Patents by Inventor David E. Nichols

David E. Nichols 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: 20260159537
    Abstract: This invention relates to the large-scale production of psilocybin for use in medicine. More particularly, it relates to a method of obtaining high purity crystalline psilocybin, particularly, in the form of Polymorph A. It further relates to a method for the manufacture of psilocybin and intermediates in the production thereof and formulations containing psilocybin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2025
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Applicant: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John LONDESBROUGH, Christopher BROWN, Julian Scott NORTHEN, Gillian MOORE, David E. NICHOLS
  • Patent number: 12643917
    Abstract: This invention relates to the large-scale production of psilocybin for use in medicine. More particularly, it relates to a method of obtaining high purity crystalline psilocybin, particularly, in the form of Polymorph A. It further relates to a method for the manufacture of psilocybin and intermediates in the production thereof and formulations containing psilocybin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John Londesbrough, Christopher Brown, Julian Scott Northen, Gillian Moore, David E. Nichols
  • Patent number: 12611418
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for treating a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically-effective dose of psilocybin. The methods described herein may be used to treat a variety of diseases, disorders, and conditions. For example, the methods may be used to treat anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and headache disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2025
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John Londesbrough, Christopher Brown, Julian Scott Northen, Gillian Moore, David E. Nichols, Hans Åke Eriksson, George Goldsmith, Ekaterina Malievskaia, Manon Cecile Elisabeth Veraart, Lars Christian Wilde
  • Publication number: 20260070872
    Abstract: The invention features compounds and pharmaceutical compositions having anti-inflammatory properties. Also provided are methods of using the compounds or compositions of the invention for treating an inflammatory disorder in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2025
    Publication date: March 12, 2026
    Inventors: Charles D. Nichols, Gerald Billac, David E. Nichols
  • Publication number: 20260062383
    Abstract: The present invention composition features pharmaceutically acceptable salts of psilocin and compositions thereof. The pharmaceutically acceptable salts of psilocin may be used to treat a disease or condition, such as a neurological injury, an inflammatory condition, chronic pain, or a psychological condition, in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2025
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Inventors: David E. NICHOLS, Graham JOHNSON, Hooshang S. ZAVAREH, Claire WOMBWELL, Daniel RIXSON, Peter HADDOW, Carrie SHEARD, Alexander SCHWARZ
  • Patent number: 12545642
    Abstract: The present invention composition features pharmaceutically acceptable salts of psilocin and compositions thereof. The pharmaceutically acceptable salts of psilocin may be used to treat a disease or condition, such as a neurological injury, an inflammatory condition, chronic pain, or a psychological condition, in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: Eleusis Therapeutics US, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Nichols, Graham Johnson, Hooshang S. Zavareh, Claire Wombwell, Daniel Rixson, Peter Haddow, Carrie Sheard, Alexander Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20250368665
    Abstract: This invention relates to the large-scale production of psilocybin for use in medicine. More particularly, it relates to a method of obtaining high purity crystalline psilocybin, particularly, in the form of Polymorph A. It further relates to a method for the manufacture of psilocybin and intermediates in the production thereof and formulations containing psilocybin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Applicant: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John LONDESBROUGH, Christopher BROWN, Julian Scott NORTHEN, Gillian MOORE, Hemant Kashinath PATIL, David E. NICHOLS
  • Publication number: 20250367223
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for treating a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically-effective dose of psilocybin. The methods described herein may be used to treat a variety of diseases, disorders, and conditions. For example, the methods may be used to treat anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and headache disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Applicant: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John LONDESBROUGH, Christopher BROWN, Julian Scott NORTHEN, Gillian MOORE, Hemant Kashinath PATIL, David E. NICHOLS, Hans Åke ERIKSSON, George GOLDSMITH, Ekaterina MALIEVSKAIA, Manon Cecile Elisabeth VERAART, Lars Christian WILDE
  • Publication number: 20250361251
    Abstract: This invention relates to the large-scale production of psilocybin for use in medicine. More particularly, it relates to a method of obtaining high purity crystalline psilocybin, particularly, in the form of Polymorph A. It further relates to a method for the manufacture of psilocybin and intermediates in the production thereof and formulations containing psilocybin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John LONDESBROUGH, Christopher BROWN, Julian Scott NORTHEN, Gillian MOORE, Hemant Kashinath PATIL, David E. NICHOLS
  • Publication number: 20250353808
    Abstract: Novel compounds, such as phenethylamines having a 5-methoxymethyl or 5-hydroxymethyl substituent, are provided. In some aspects, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, methods of synthesizing the compounds, and methods of using such compounds, including their administration to subjects, are also provided. In some aspects, useful features of the compounds include neuromodulatory and/or anti-inflammatory activity, for example via activation of serotonin receptors. In some further aspects, the compounds are useful as therapeutic agents for treating medical conditions, such as psychiatric disorders and inflammatory conditions, including inflammation and inflammatory diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2025
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Inventor: David E. Nichols
  • Patent number: 12459965
    Abstract: This invention relates to the large-scale production of psilocybin for use in medicine. More particularly, it relates to a method of obtaining high purity crystalline psilocybin, particularly, in the form of Polymorph A. It further relates to a method for the manufacture of psilocybin and intermediates in the production thereof and formulations containing psilocybin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John Londesbrough, Christopher Brown, Julian Scott Northen, Gillian Moore, Hemant Kashinath Patil, David E. Nichols
  • Patent number: 12447164
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for treating a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically-effective dose of psilocybin. The methods described herein may be used to treat a variety of diseases, disorders, and conditions. For example, the methods may be used to treat anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and headache disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John Londesbrough, Christopher Brown, Julian Scott Northen, Gillian Moore, Hemant Kashinath Patil, David E. Nichols, Hans Åke Eriksson, George Goldsmith, Ekaterina Malievskaia, Manon Cecile Elisabeth Veraart, Lars Christian Wilde
  • Patent number: 12433904
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for treating a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically-effective dose of psilocybin. The methods described herein may be used to treat a variety of diseases, disorders, and conditions. For example, the methods may be used to treat anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and headache disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John Londesbrough, Christopher Brown, Julian Scott Northen, Gillian Moore, Hemant Kashinath Patil, David E. Nichols, Hans Ake Eriksson, George Goldsmith, Ekaterina Malievskaia, Manon Cecile Elisabeth Veraart, Lars Christian Wilde
  • Publication number: 20250302851
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for treating a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically-effective dose of psilocybin. The methods described herein may be used to treat a variety of diseases, disorders, and conditions. For example, the methods may be used to treat neurocognitive disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease), ADHD, Epilepsy, Autism, Sleep-wake disorders, Chronic pain, Inflammatory Disorders, IBD, Stroke, ALS, and/or Multiple Sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2025
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Applicant: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John LONDESBROUGH, Christopher BROWN, Julian Scott NORTHEN, Gillian MOORE, Hemant Kashinath PATIL, David E. NICHOLS, Hans Åke ERIKSSON, George GOLDSMITH, Ekaterina MALIEVSKAIA, Manon Cecile Elisabeth VERAART, Tobias Patrick WHELAN, Lars Christian WILDE
  • Publication number: 20250304607
    Abstract: This invention relates to the large-scale production of psilocybin for use in medicine. More particularly, it relates to a method of obtaining high purity crystalline psilocybin, particularly, in the form of Polymorph A. It further relates to a method for the manufacture of psilocybin and intermediates in the production thereof and formulations containing psilocybin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2025
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Applicant: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John LONDESBROUGH, Christopher BROWN, Julian Scott NORTHEN, Gillian MOORE, Hemant Kashinath PATIL, David E. NICHOLS
  • Patent number: 12398093
    Abstract: The invention features compounds and pharmaceutical compositions having anti-inflammatory properties. Also provided are methods of using the compounds or compositions of the invention for treating an inflammatory disorder in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2025
    Assignee: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE
    Inventors: Charles D. Nichols, Gerald Billac, David E. Nichols
  • Patent number: 12377112
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for treating a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically-effective dose of psilocybin. The methods described herein may be used to treat a variety of diseases, disorders, and conditions. For example, the methods may be used to treat neurocognitive disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease), ADHD, Epilepsy, Autism, Sleep-wake disorders, Chronic pain, Inflammatory Disorders, IBD, Stroke, ALS, and/or Multiple Sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John Londesbrough, Christopher Brown, Julian Scott Northen, Gillian Moore, Hemant Kashinath Patil, David E. Nichols, Hans Ake Eriksson, George Goldsmith, Ekaterina Malievskaia, Manon Cecile Elisabeth Veraart, Tobias Patrick Whelan, Lars Christian Wilde
  • Patent number: 12312375
    Abstract: This invention relates to the large-scale production of psilocybin for use in medicine. More particularly, it relates to a method of obtaining high purity crystalline psilocybin, particularly, in the form of Polymorph A. It further relates to a method for the manufacture of psilocybin and intermediates in the production thereof and formulations containing psilocybin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John Londesbrough, Christopher Brown, Julian Scott Northen, Gillian Moore, Hemant Kashinath Patil, David E. Nichols
  • Publication number: 20250122232
    Abstract: This invention relates to the large-scale production of psilocybin for use in medicine. More particularly, it relates to a method of obtaining high purity crystalline psilocybin, particularly, in the form of Polymorph A. It further relates to a method for the manufacture of psilocybin and intermediates in the production thereof and formulations containing psilocybin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John LONDESBROUGH, Christopher BROWN, Julian Scott NORTHEN, Gillian MOORE, Hemant Kashinath PATIL, David E. NICHOLS
  • Publication number: 20250073207
    Abstract: The invention features psilocin formulations for intravenous infusions including psilocin benzoate salt in combination with an antioxidant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Alexander SCHWARZ, David E. NICHOLS, Claire WOMBWELL, David Anthony FLEET