Patents by Inventor Patricio Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares da Silva

Patricio Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares da Silva 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: 8158666
    Abstract: A process for making (R)-5-(2-aminoethyl)-1-(6,8-difluorochroman-3-yl)-1,3-dihydroimidazole-2-thione and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and for making intermediates useful in the formation of said compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Bial-Portela & C.A., S.A.
    Inventors: Patrício Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares Da Silva, Alexander Beliaev, David Alexander Learmonth
  • Publication number: 20120065191
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds and compositions for inhibiting the enzyme fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH), the use of the compounds in therapy and, in particular, for treating or preventing conditions whose development or symptoms are linked to substrates of the FAAH enzyme, and methods of treatment or prevention using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: BIAL - PORTELA & Cª, S.A.
    Inventors: Laszlo Erno Kiss, David Alexander Learmonth, Carla Patrícia da Costa Pereira Rosa, Rita Gusmão de Noronha, Pedro Nuno Leal Palma, Patrício Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares da Silva, Alexander Beliaev
  • Publication number: 20110319388
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the treatment of various diseases and conditions with eslicarbazepine acetate. The present disclosure also relates to the use of eslicarbazepine acetate in a method for reducing or decreasing epileptic seizures in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method for increasing the exposure to eslicarbazepine in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising eslicarbazepine acetate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: José Luís de Almeida, Patrício Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares Da Silva
  • Publication number: 20110301204
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dosage regimens for compounds of formula I: where the substituents are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: BIAL - PORTELA & CA., S.A.
    Inventors: José Luis de Almeida, David Alexander Learmonth, Patricio Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares da Silva
  • Publication number: 20100286219
    Abstract: A method comprising utilizing a compound of formula I: where R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and signify hydrogens, halogens, alkyl, alkylaryl, alkyloxy, hydroxy, nitro, amino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylamino or dialkylamino group; R4 signifies hydrogen, alkyl or alkylaryl group; X signifies CH2, oxygen atom or sulphur atom; n is 1, 2 or 3, with the proviso that when n is 1, X is not CH2; and the individual (R)- and (S)-enantiomers or mixtures of enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein the term alkyl means hydrocarbon chains, straight or branched, containing from one to six carbon atoms, optionally substituted by aryl, alkoxy, halogen, alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxycarbonyl groups; the term aryl means a phenyl or naphthyl group, optionally substituted by alkyloxy, halogen or nitro group; the term halogen means fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of one or more of the following indications: congestive heart failure, angina
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: BIAL - PORTELA & CA S.A.
    Inventor: Patricio Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares Da Silva
  • Publication number: 20100222327
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the treatment of various diseases and conditions with eslicarbazepine acetate. The present disclosure also relates to the use of eslicarbazepine acetate in a method for reducing or decreasing epileptic seizures in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method for increasing the exposure to eslicarbazepine in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising eslicarbazepine acetate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: José Luis de Almeida, Patrício Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares Da Silva
  • Publication number: 20100137390
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I and a method for their preparation are described, where R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and signify hydrogens, halogens, alkyl, nitro, amino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylamino or dialkylamino group; R4 signifies -alkyl-aryl or alkyl heteroaryl; X signifies CH2, oxygen atom or sulphur atom; n is 2 or 3; including the individual (R)- and (S)-enantiomers or mixtures of enantiomers thereof; and including pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds have potentially valuable pharmaceutical properties for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension and chronic heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: BIAL - PORTELA & CA S.A.
    Inventors: Patricio Manuel Vieira Araüjo Soares Da Silva, David Alexander Learmonth, Alexander Beliaev
  • Publication number: 20100121073
    Abstract: A process for making (R)-5-(2-aminoethyl)-1-(6,8-difluorochroman-3-yl)-1,3-dihydroimidazole-2-thione and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and for making intermediates useful in the formation of said compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: BIAL - PORTELA & CA S.A.
    Inventors: Patrício Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares Da Silva, Alexander Beliaev, David Alexander Learmonth
  • Publication number: 20100113799
    Abstract: A process for making (R)-5-(2-aminoethyl)-1-(6,8-difluorochroman-3-yl)-1,3-dihydroimidazole-2-thione and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and for making intermediates useful in the formation of said compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: BIAL - PORTELA & CA S.A.
    Inventors: Patricio Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares Da Silva, Alexander Beliaev, David Alexander Learmonth
  • Publication number: 20100113529
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an oxodiazolyl compound (I) for the preparation of a medicament for the prevention or treatment of central and peripheral nervous system associated disorders, wherein said medicament is administered according to a dosing regimen having a dosing periodicity ranging from about twice a day to about once every other day.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: David Alexander Learmonth, Laszlo Erno Kiss, Pedro Nuno Leal Palma, Humberto dos Santos Ferreira, Patricio Manuel Vieira Araujo Soares da Silva
  • Publication number: 20100093817
    Abstract: This invention relates to new 6,8-difluorochroman-3-yl-1,3-dihydroimidazole-2-thiones, their preparation, and their use as a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: BIAL - PORTELA & CA S.A.
    Inventors: Patrício Manuel Vieira Araújo SOARES DA SILVA, David Alexander LEARMONTH, Alexander BELIAEV
  • Publication number: 20100048538
    Abstract: New applications of eslicarbazepine and eslicarbazepine acetate in the treatment of intractable conditions, selected from epilepsy, central and peripheric nervous system disorders, affective disorders, schizoaffective disorders, bipolar disorders, attention disorders, anxiety disorders, neurophatic pain and neuropathic pain-related disorders, sensorimotor disorders, vestibular disorders, and nervous function alterations in degenerative and post-ischemic diseases. Preferably the intractable condition is, at least in part, caused by an overexpression of P-gp or MRP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: BIAL - Portela & Ca S.A.
    Inventor: Patricio Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares Da Silva
  • Publication number: 20090221656
    Abstract: A combination comprising at least two components selected from: (i) compounds of formula I: where R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and signify hydrogens, halogens, alkyl, alkyloxy, hydroxy, nitro, amino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylamino or dialkylamino group; R4 signifies hydrogen, alkyl or alkylaryl group; X signifies CH2, oxygen atom or sulphur atom; n is 1, 2 or 3, with the proviso that when n is 1, X is not CH2; and the individual (R)- and (S)-enantiomers or mixtures of enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the term alkyl means hydrocarbon chains, straight or branched, containing from one to six carbon atoms, optionally substituted by aryl, alkoxy, halogen, alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxycarbonyl groups; the term aryl means a phenyl or naphthyl group, optionally substituted by alkyloxy, halogen or nitro group; the term halogen means fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine; and (ii) at least one compound from the following classes of compounds: diuretics; beta-adrenergic antag
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: David Alexander Learmonth, Alexander Beliaev, Patricio Manuel Vieira Araujo Soares Da Silva
  • Publication number: 20090209517
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 5H-dibenz/b,f/azepine-5-carboxamide derivatives in the manufacture of various medicaments for treating neuropathic pain and for treating neurological disorders which involve both motor impairment and neuropathic pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Patricio Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares Da Silva
  • Publication number: 20090054437
    Abstract: New compounds of formula I are described. The compounds have potentially valuable pharmaceutical properties in the treatment of some central and peripheral nervous system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: David Alexander Learmonth, Laszlo Erno Kiss, Pedro Nuno Leal Palma, Humberto Dos Santos Ferreira, Patricio Manuel Vieira Araujo Soares da Silva
  • Publication number: 20030060472
    Abstract: New compounds of formula I are described: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: David Alexander Learmonth, Patricio Manuel Vieira Araujo Soares da Silva