Patents by Inventor Ennio Ongini

Ennio Ongini 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: 20100093685
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitrooxyderivative of corticosteroids of general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof R-(Z)a-Rx??(I) wherein R is the corticosteroid residue of formula (II): wherein: R1 is OH, R2—CH3, or R1 and R2 are taken together to form a group of formula (III) R3 is Cl or F; R4 is H or F; wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 can be linked to the correspondent carbon atoms of the steroidal structure in position ? or ?; with the proviso that: when R1 and R2 are the group of formula (III) then R3 is F and R4 is H or F; The compounds are useful in the treatment of respiratory diseases, inflammatory diseases, dermatological diseases and ocular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Stefano Biondi, Ennio Ongini
  • Patent number: 7696230
    Abstract: Nitro-oxyderivative compounds or salts thereof having the following general formula (I): A-(B)b0-(C)c0—NO2 wherein: c0 is an integer and is 0 or 1, b0 is an integer and is 0 or 1, A=R-T1-, wherein R is the radical of an analgesic drug for the chronic pain, in particular for the neuropathic pain; B is such that its precursor is selected from aminoacids, hydroxyacids, polyalcohols, compounds containing at least one acid function; C is a bivalent radical containing an aliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Piero Del Soldato, Ennio Ongini
  • Publication number: 20100063035
    Abstract: Nitroderivatives of dorzolamide and brinzolamide having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma, ocular hypertension, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy and retinal vasculopathies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Stefano Biondi, Ennio Ongini
  • Publication number: 20100041633
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitrooxyderivative of corticosteroids of general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof wherein R is a corticosteroid residue selected from: The compounds are useful in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: NICOX S.A.
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Stefano Biondi, Ennio Ongini
  • Patent number: 7642289
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nitrooxyderivatives or salts thereof having the following general formula (I): R—NR1c—(K)k0—(B)b0—(C)c0—NO2??(I) wherein c0, b0 and k0 are 0 or 1; R is the radical of an analgesic drug for chronic pain, for instance neurophatic pain; R1c is H or alkyl with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; B is such that its precursor is selected from amino acids, hydroxy acids, polyalcohol, compounds; C is a bivalent radical containing an aliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Ennio Ongini, Nicoletta Almirante, Piero Del Soldata
  • Patent number: 7629345
    Abstract: Prostaglandin nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Ennio Ongini, Valerio Chiroli, Francesca Benedini, Piero Del Soldato
  • Publication number: 20090263472
    Abstract: Endothelin receptor antagonist nitroderivatives of general formula (I): having an improved pharmacological activity compared with their parent compounds. They can be employed for treating or preventing endothelial-related disorders, renal, pulmonary, cardiac and vascular diseases, and inflammatory processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: NICOX S.A.
    Inventors: Nicoletta Almirante, Stefano Biondi, Ennio Ongini
  • Publication number: 20090264393
    Abstract: The invention relates to new steroids nitrooxyderivatives, to topical pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and their use for treating skin or mucosal membrane diseases or disorders. These new steroids nitrooxyderivatives have an improved pharmacological activity and enhanced local tolerability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicants: Nicox S.A., Ferrer International S.A.
    Inventors: Francesca BENEDINI, Ennio ONGINI, Antonio GUGLIETTA, Daniel PALOP, Marta PRINCEP
  • Publication number: 20090264394
    Abstract: The invention relates to new steroids nitrooxyderivatives, to topical pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and their use for treating skin or mucosal membrane diseases or disorders. These new steroids nitrooxyderivatives have an improved pharmacological activity and enhanced local tolerability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicants: Nicox S.A., Ferrer Internacional S.A.
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Ennio Ongini, Antonio Guglietta, Daniel Palop, Marta Princep
  • Publication number: 20090258849
    Abstract: The invention relates to new steroids nitrooxyderivatives, to topical pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and their use for treating skin or mucosal membrane diseases or disorders. These new steroids nitrooxyderivatives have an improved pharmacological activity and enhanced local tolerability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicants: Ferrer Internacional S.A.
    Inventors: Francesca BENEDINI, Ennio Ongini, Antonio Guglietta, Daniel Palop, Marta Princep
  • Publication number: 20090239832
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nitrooxyderivatives or salts thereof having the following general formula (I): R—NR1c—(K)k0—(B)b0—(C)c0—NO2??(I) wherein c0, b0 and k0 are 0 or 1; R is the radical of an analgesic drug for chronic pain, for instance neurophatic pain; R1c is H or alkyl with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; B is such that its precursor is selected from amino acids, hydroxy acids, polyalcohol, compounds; C is a bivalent radical containing an aliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: NICOX SA
    Inventors: Ennio Ongini, Nicoletta Almirante, Piero Del Soldato
  • Publication number: 20090221543
    Abstract: Nitrooxy derivatives of steroidal compounds of general formula B—X1—NO2??(I) or esters or salts thereof, wherein: B is a steroidal radical, X1 is a bivalent linking group comprising an aromatic or heterocyclic ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: NICOX S A.
    Inventors: Piero Del SOLDATO, Ennio ONGINI
  • Patent number: 7563909
    Abstract: Statin nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for treating and/or preventing several diseases, in particular coronary syndromes, neurodegenerative disorders as well as for reducing cholesterol levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Ennio Ongini, Piero Del Soldato
  • Publication number: 20090093510
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nitric oxide releasing compounds for retarding or reversing muscular dystrophies such as Duchenne and Becker dystrophies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Emilio Clementi, Giulio Cossu, Silvia Brunelli, Ennio Ongini
  • Publication number: 20090062296
    Abstract: Nitroderivatives of prostaglandin amides having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Valerio Chiroli, Wesley Kwan Mung Chong, Achim Hans-Peter Krauss, Michael Ross Niesman, Ennio Ongini
  • Publication number: 20090030076
    Abstract: Prostaglandin nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Ennio Ongini, Valerio Chiroli, Francesca Benedini, Piero Del Soldato
  • Publication number: 20080318965
    Abstract: The present invention relates to alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonist nitrooxyderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability. They can be employed for the treatment of ocular diseases, in particular high intraocular pressure and glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Francesco Impagnatiello, Stefano Biondi, Ennio Ongini, Wesley Kwan Mung Chong
  • Patent number: 7462716
    Abstract: Stating nitro derivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for treating and/or preventing several diseases, in particular coronary syndromes, neurodegenerative disorders as well as for reducing cholesterol levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Ennio Ongini, Piero Del Soldato
  • Patent number: 7449469
    Abstract: Prostaglandin nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Ennio Ongini, Valerio Chiroli, Francesca Benedini, Piero Del Soldato
  • Publication number: 20080274171
    Abstract: Renin inhibitors nitroderivatives of formula (I): A-(X0—ONO2)s ??(I) having wider pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability. They can be employed for treating or preventing congestive heart failure, coronary diseases, cardiac insufficiency, left ventricular dysfunction and hypertrophy, cardiac fibrosis, myocardial ischemia, stroke, atherosclerosis, restenosis post angioplasty, renal insufficiency, renal ischemia, renal failure, renal fibrosis, glomerulonephritis, renal colic, ocular and pulmonary hypertension, glaucoma, hypertension, diabetic complications such as nephropathy, vasculopathy and neuropathy, peripheral vascular diseases, liver fibrosis, portal hypertension, metabolic syndrome, erectile dysfunction, complications after vascular or cardiac surgery, complications of treatment with immunosuppressive agents after organ transplantation, hyperaldosteronism, lung fibrosis, scleroderma, anxiety, cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Nicoletta Almirante, Angela Monopoli, Ennio Ongini