Patents by Inventor Junichi Kawasaki

Junichi Kawasaki 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: 20120316180
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the anhydrous Aripiprazole crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa
  • Publication number: 20120263803
    Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous ophthalmic composition comprising (a) a fatty acid derivative such as a prostaglandin derivative, (b) a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, (c) an edetic acid compound, (d) a boric acid and a salt of a boric acid, (e) a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier, and (f) no more than 0.005 w/v % of benzalkonium chloride. The composition is stable and has good anti-microbial properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: R-TECH UENO, LTD.
    Inventors: Yukihiko MASHIMA, Yashuhiro HARADA, Junichi KAWASAKI, Ryuji UENO
  • Publication number: 20120232139
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for ocular topical administration for treating ocular hypertension and glaucoma, comprising latanoprost as an active ingredient, and (a) a polyol and/or sugar alcohol, (b) a nonionic surface active agent, and (c) an edetic acid compound. The composition of the present invention comprises lower amount of preservatives such as benzalkonium chloride comparative to the conventional product and therefore, can reduce incidence of the adverse side effects caused by the preservatives. In addition, the composition of the present invention can be stored stably at room temperatures for a long term.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Ryuji Ueno, Junichi Kawasaki, Tadashi Hayashi
  • Publication number: 20120077821
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the aripiprazole anhydride crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Takuji BANDO, Satoshi AOKI, Junichi KAWASAKI, Makoto ISHIGAMI, Youichi TANIGUCHI, Tsuyoshi YABUUCHI, Kiyoshi FUJIMOTO, Yoshihiro NISHIOKA, Noriyuki KOBAYASHI, Tsutomu FUJIMURA, Masanori TAKAHASHI, Kaoru ABE, Tomonori NAKAGAWA, Koichi SHINHAMA, Naoto UTSUMI, Michiaki TOMINAGA, Yoshihiro OOI, Shohei YAMADA, Kenji TOMIKAWA
  • Publication number: 20120016123
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the anhydrous Aripiprazole crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa
  • Publication number: 20120000998
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the anhydrous Aripiprazole crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa
  • Patent number: 8017615
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the anhydrous aripiprazole crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa
  • Patent number: 7943623
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition according to the present invention comprises: (I) at least one member selected from the group consisting of oxazole compounds, optically active isomers thereof, and salts thereof, the oxazole compounds being represented by general formula (1): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or C1-6 alkyl group; n represents an integer from 0 to 6; and R2 represents, for example, a group of general formula (A) shown below: wherein R3 represents a phenoxy group, optionally substituted on the phenyl ring with one or more members selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, halo-substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl groups, and halo-substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkoxy groups; and (II) at least one cellulose compound selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate. The present pharmaceutical composition has an improved oxazole compound water solubility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Kawasaki
  • Patent number: 7910589
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the anhydrous aripiprazole crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa
  • Publication number: 20100152887
    Abstract: During a carrying operation, the position, transportation origin, and transportation destination of a carrier or a boat can be easily checked. A carrying system is configured to carry a substrate, a manipulation unit is configured to display an operation state of the carrying system on a manipulation screen, and a control unit is configured to control an operation of the carrying system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: HITACHI-KOKUSAI ELECTRIC INC.
    Inventor: Junichi KAWASAKI
  • Publication number: 20100130508
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition according to the present invention comprises: (I) at least one member selected from the group consisting of oxazole compounds, optically active isomers thereof, and salts thereof, the oxazole compounds being represented by general formula (1): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or C1-6 alkyl group; n represents an integer from 0 to 6; and R2 represents, for example, a group of general formula (A) shown below: wherein R3 represents a phenoxy group, optionally substituted on the phenyl ring with one or more members selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, halo-substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl groups, and halo-substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkoxy groups; and (II) at least one cellulose compound selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate. The present pharmaceutical composition has an improved oxazole compound water solubility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Junichi Kawasaki
  • Publication number: 20100087540
    Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising: a) a prostaglandin compound; (b) a sugar alcohol; (c) a polyol; and (d) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition of the present invention can be stored stably even in a polyethylene container. In addition, the composition of the present invention can be stored stably for a long term even if it comprises only a small amount of a preserving agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicants: R-TECH UENO, LTD., SUCAMPO AG
    Inventors: Yasuhiro HARADA, Junichi Kawasaki, Tadashi Hayashi, Ryuji Ueno
  • Publication number: 20090022787
    Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a 11-deoxy-prostaglandin compound represented by formula (I): and a fatty acid ester. By mixing the compound of formula (I) and a fatty acid ester, the compound of formula (I) will be stabilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicants: R-TECH UENO, LTD., SUCAMPO AG
    Inventors: Yasuhiro HARADA, Junichi Kawasaki, Yoshie Nishimura, Ryuji Ueno
  • Publication number: 20070213344
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the aripiprazole anhydride crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa
  • Publication number: 20070213343
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the aripiprazole anhydride crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa
  • Publication number: 20070212421
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the aripiprazole anhydride crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa
  • Publication number: 20070202181
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the aripiprazole anhydride crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa
  • Publication number: 20070203150
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the aripiprazole anhydride crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa
  • Publication number: 20070203152
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the aripiprazole anhydride crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa
  • Publication number: 20070203151
    Abstract: The present invention provides low hygroscopic forms of aripiprazole and processes for the preparation thereof which will not convert to a hydrate or lose their original solubility even when a medicinal preparation containing the aripiprazole anhydride crystals is stored for an extended period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Satoshi Aoki, Junichi Kawasaki, Makoto Ishigami, Youichi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yabuuchi, Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro Nishioka, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Tsutomu Fujimura, Masanori Takahashi, Kaoru Abe, Tomonori Nakagawa, Koichi Shinhama, Naoto Utsumi, Michiaki Tominaga, Yoshihiro Ooi, Shohei Yamada, Kenji Tomikawa