Patents by Inventor Masashi Ukai

Masashi Ukai 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).

  • Patent number: 8835474
    Abstract: (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4?-[2-[(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl]acetic acid anilide or its salt shows a potent bladder relaxation effect in “isolated rat bladder smooth muscle relaxation test”, dose-dependently lowers the contraction frequency of rhythmic bladder contractions in “rat rhythmic bladder contraction measurement test” and, moreover, prolongs the urination intervals in “urination functions measurement test on cyclophosphamide-induced overactive bladder model rat”. Owing to these effects, the above compound is useful as a remedy for overactive bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Takasu, Shuichi Sato, Masashi Ukai, Tatsuya Maruyama, Masayuki Shibasaki
  • Patent number: 8772315
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4?-{2-[(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl}acetanilide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (3R)-quinuclidin-3-yl (1S)-1-phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-2-carboxylate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as active ingredients, in particular for improving various symptoms accompanying overactive bladder, such as urinary urgency, pollakiuria and/or urinary incontinence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Masanori Suzuki, Masashi Ukai, Akiyoshi Ohtake
  • Publication number: 20110230530
    Abstract: (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4?-[2-[(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl]acetic acid anilide or its salt shows a potent bladder relaxation effect in “isolated rat bladder smooth muscle relaxation test”, dose-dependently lowers the contraction frequency of rhythmic bladder contractions in “rat rhythmic bladder contraction measurement test” and, moreover, prolongs the urination intervals in “urination functions measurement test on cyclophosphamide-induced overactive bladder model rat”. Owing to these effects, the above compound is useful as a remedy for overactive bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Toshiyuki TAKASU, Shuichi SATO, Masashi UKAI, Tatsuya MARUYAMA
  • Publication number: 20100261770
    Abstract: [Problems] To provide a pharmaceutical composition which is useful as a pharmaceutical composition for improving lower urinary tract symptoms. [Means for Solution] A pharmaceutical composition comprising (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4?-{2-[(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl}acetanilide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (R)-5-(2-{[2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl)amino]propyl}-2-methoxybenzene-1-sulfonamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as active ingredients, particularly a pharmaceutical composition for improving lower urinary tract symptoms, more specifically a pharmaceutical composition for improving lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Masanori Suzuki, Masashi Ukai, Akiyoshi Ohtake, Mai Koda
  • Publication number: 20100240697
    Abstract: [Problems] To provide a pharmaceutical composition which is useful as a therapeutic agent for overactive bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Masanori Suzuki, Masashi Ukai, Akiyoshi Ohtake
  • Patent number: 7750029
    Abstract: (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4?-[2-[(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl]acetic acid anilide or its salt shows a potent bladder relaxation effect in “isolated rat bladder smooth muscle relaxation test”, dose-dependently lowers the contraction frequency of rhythmic bladder contractions in “rat rhythmic bladder contraction measurement test” and, moreover, prolongs the urination intervals in “urination functions measurement test on cyclophosphamide-induced overactive bladder model rat”. Owing to these effects, the above compound is useful as a remedy for ovaractive bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Takasu, Shuichi Sato, Masashi Ukai, Tatsuya Maruyama
  • Publication number: 20090093529
    Abstract: (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4?-[2-[(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl]acetic acid anilide or its salt shows a potent bladder relaxation effect in “isolated rat bladder smooth muscle relaxation test”, dose-dependently lowers the contraction frequency of rhythmic bladder contractions in “rat rhythmic bladder contraction measurement test” and, moreover, prolongs the urination intervals in “urination functions measurement test on cyclophosphamide-induced overactive bladder model rat”. Owing to these effects, the above compound is useful as a remedy for overactive bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Takasu, Shuichi Sato, Masashi Ukai, Tatsuya Maruyama
  • Publication number: 20060115540
    Abstract: (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4?-[2-[(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl]acetic acid anilide or its salt shows a potent bladder relaxation effect in “isolated rat bladder smooth muscle relaxation test”, dose-dependently lowers the contraction frequency of rhythmic bladder contractions in “rat rhythmic bladder contraction measurement test” and, moreover, prolongs the urination intervals in “urination functions measurement test on cyclophosphamide-induced overactive bladder model rat”. Owing to these effects, the above compound is useful as a remedy for ovaractive bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Takasu, Shuichi Sato, Masashi Ukai, Tatsuya Maruyama
  • Patent number: RE44872
    Abstract: (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4?-[2-[(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl]acetic acid anilide or its salt shows a potent bladder relaxation effect in “isolated rat bladder smooth muscle relaxation test”, dose-dependently lowers the contraction frequency of rhythmic bladder contractions in “rat rhythmic bladder contraction measurement test” and, moreover, prolongs the urination intervals in “urination functions measurement test on cyclophosphamide-induced overactive bladder model rat”. Owing to these effects, the above compound is useful as a remedy for ovaractive bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Takasu, Shuichi Sato, Masashi Ukai, Tatsuya Maruyama, Masayuki Shibasaki