Patents by Inventor Daniel A. Gamache

Daniel A. Gamache has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20120065187
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of H1R and/or H4R for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory, autoimmune, allergic, and ocular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicants: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD, KALYPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Allen J. Borchardt, Clay Beauregard, Travis Cook, Robert L. Davis, Daniel A. Gamache, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20120015953
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising an antagonist of the histamine H1 receptor and a compatible antagonist of the histamine H4 receptor. The antagonist compounds are selected to prevent the H4 receptor antagonist from interfering with the H1 receptor antagonist's suppression of acute phase allergic responses in a patient. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising a mast cell stabilizer and a compatible antagonist of the histamine H4 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Clay Beauregard, Peter G. Klimko, John M. Yanni, Daniel A. Gamache
  • Publication number: 20110319895
    Abstract: An awl provides for creating an accurate hole in a bone, such as for implantation of a suture anchor. The awl comprises an elongated shaft having a distal tip which terminates in a sharp point adapted to penetrate bone. At least one cutting flute is provided on the shaft and has a longitudinally extending cutting edge formed on the shaft proximal to and adjacent to the sharp point whereby to allow removal of bone via the cutting flute upon rotation of the shaft about a central longitudinal axis thereof inside of the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: DePuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Gamache
  • Publication number: 20110288157
    Abstract: RNA interference is provided for inhibition of spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) mRNA expression, in particular, for treating patients having a Syk-related inflammatory condition or at risk of developing a Syk-related inflammatory condition such as allergic conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation, dermatitis, rhinitis, asthma, allergy, or mast-cell disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: John M. Yanni, Jon E. Chatterton, Daniel A. Gamache, Steven T. Miller
  • Publication number: 20110269822
    Abstract: RNA interference is provided for inhibition of histamine receptor H1 mRNA expression, in particular, for treating patients having an HRH1-related condition or at risk of developing an HRH1-related condition such as allergic conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation, dermatitis, rhinitis, asthma, or allergy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: John M. Yanni, Jon E. Chatterton, Daniel A. Gamache, Steven T. Miller
  • Patent number: 8048863
    Abstract: RNA interference is provided for inhibition of spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) mRNA expression, in particular, for treating patients having a Syk-related inflammatory condition or at risk of developing a Syk-related inflammatory condition such as allergic conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation, dermatitis, rhinitis, asthma, allergy, or mast-cell disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: John M. Yanni, Jon E. Chatterton, Daniel A. Gamache, Steven T. Miller
  • Publication number: 20110257137
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of H1R and/or H4R for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory, autoimmune, allergic, and ocular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: KALYPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Allen Borchardt, Robert Davis, Clay Beauregard, Daniel Becker, Daniel Gamache, Stewart A. Noble, Mark Hellberg, Peter Klimko, Zhihai Qiu, Joseph Payne, John Yanni
  • Publication number: 20110237599
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of H1R and/or H4R for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory, autoimmune, allergic, and ocular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Kalypsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Borchardt, Robert Davis, Clay Beauregard, Daniel Gamache, Mark Hellberg, Peter Klimko, John Yanni
  • Patent number: 8017592
    Abstract: RNA interference is provided for inhibition of histamine receptor H1 mRNA expression, in particular, for treating patients having an HRH1-related condition or at risk of developing an HRH1-related condition such as allergic conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation, dermatitis, rhinitis, asthma, or allergy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: John M. Yanni, Jon E. Chatterton, Daniel A. Gamache, Steven T. Miller
  • Publication number: 20110207809
    Abstract: The topical ophthalmic use of 5,6,7-trihydroxyheptanoic acid and analogs for the acceleration of corneal wound healing in humans, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Eric C. Carlson, Daniel A. Gamache, Mark R. Hellberg, Peter G. Klimko, Kerry L. Markwardt, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20110142767
    Abstract: RNA interference is provided for inhibition of tumor necrosis factor ? (TNF?) by silencing TNF? cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNF? converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNF? targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having a TNF?-related condition or at risk of developing a TNF?-related condition such as the ocular conditions dry eye, allergic conjunctivitis, or ocular inflammation, or such as dermatitis, rhinitis, or asthma, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: John M. Yanni, Jon E. Chatterton, Diane Michelle Senchyna, Daniel A. Gamache, Steven T. Miller
  • Publication number: 20110130451
    Abstract: The topical use of 5,6,7-trihydroxyheptanoic acid and analogs are disclosed for the treatment of dry eye disorders and uveitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter G. Klimko, Mark R. Hellberg, Daniel A. Gamache
  • Patent number: 7923471
    Abstract: The topical use of 5,6,7-trihydroxyheptanoic acid and analogs are disclosed for the treatment of dry eye disorders and uveitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter G. Klimko, Mark R. Hellberg, Daniel A. Gamache
  • Patent number: 7879905
    Abstract: Compositions containing 5,6,7-trihydroxyheptanoic acid and analogs and their use for treating posterior segment ocular diseases and diseases characterized by cellular hyperproliferation or angiogenesis, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter G. Klimko, Mark R. Hellberg, David P. Bingaman, Daniel A. Gamache
  • Patent number: 7732421
    Abstract: RNA interference is provided for inhibition of tumor necrosis factor ? (TNF?) by silencing TNF? cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNF? converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNF? targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having a TNF?-related condition or at risk of developing a TNF?-related condition such as the ocular conditions dry eye, allergic conjunctivitis, or ocular inflammation, or such as dermatitis, rhinitis, or asthma, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: John M. Yanni, Jon E. Chatterton, Diane Michelle Senchyna, Daniel A. Gamache, Steven T. Miller
  • Publication number: 20100120741
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of H1R and/or H4R for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory, autoimmune, allergic, and ocular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicants: Kalypsys, Inc., Alcon Research, Ltd
    Inventors: Allen J. Borchardt, Clay Beauregard, Travis Cook, Robert L. Davis, Daniel A. Gamache, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20100081646
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory diseases and other diseases involving elevated levels of cytokines and proinflammatory mediators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: KALYPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven P. Govek, Clay Beauregard, Daniel A. Gamache, Mark R. Hellberg, Stewart A. Noble, Andrew K. Shiau, David J. Thomas, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20100063047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of H1R and/or H4R for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory, autoimmune, allergic, and ocular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicants: KALYPSYS, INC., ALCON RESEARCH, LTD
    Inventors: Allen J. Borchardt, Clay Beauregard, Robert L. Davis, Daniel A. Gamache, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20090324507
    Abstract: RNA interference is provided for inhibition of spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) mRNA expression, in particular, for treating patients having a Syk-related inflammatory condition or at risk of developing a Syk-related inflammatory condition such as allergic conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation, dermatitis, rhinitis, asthma, allergy, or mast-cell disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: John M. Yanni, Jon E. Chatterton, Daniel A. Gamache, Steven T. Miller
  • Publication number: 20090274631
    Abstract: RNA interference is provided for inhibition of histamine receptor H1 mRNA expression, in particular, for treating patients having an HRH1-related condition or at risk of developing an HRH1-related condition such as allergic conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation, dermatitis, rhinitis, asthma, or allergy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: John M. Yanni, Jon E. Chatterton, Daniel A. Gamache, Steven T. Miller