Patents by Inventor Robert A. Shalwitz

Robert A. Shalwitz 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: 8999325
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating eye diseases or conditions characterized by vascular instability, vascular leakage and neovacularization such as diabetic macular edema, age-related macular edema, choroidal neovascularization, diabetic retinopathy, trauma, ocular ischemia, retinal angiomatous proliferation, macular telangiectasia and uveitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Aerpio Therapeutics, Inc
    Inventors: Kevin Peters, Robert Shalwitz
  • Patent number: 8999971
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for controlling the activity of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor 1-alpha (HIF-1?) and diseases, conditions, or syndromes related thereto, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising HIF-1? prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors useful in treating diseases, conditions, and/or syndromes related thereto the activity of HIF-1?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Aerpio Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Joseph H. Gardner
  • Publication number: 20150050277
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating ocular diseases, inter alia, diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration (wet form), choroidal neovascularization, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion (central or branch), ocular trauma, surgery induced edema, surgery induced neovascularization, cystoid macular edema, ocular ischemia, uveitis, and the like. These diseases or conditions are characterized by changes in the ocular vasculature whether progressive or non-progressive, whether a result of an acute disease or condition, or a chronic disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Aerpio Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Peters, Robert Shalwitz
  • Publication number: 20140378445
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating Vascular Leak Syndrome. Further disclosed are methods for treating vascular leakage due to inflammatory diseases, inter alia, sepsis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease. Yet further disclosed are methods for treating renal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Still further disclosed are methods for reducing metastasis of malignant cells and/or preventing the proliferation of carcinoma cells via spreading due to vascular leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Kevin G. Peters
  • Publication number: 20140364419
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for controlling the activity of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor 1-alpha (HIF-1?) and diseases, conditions, or syndromes related thereto, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising HIF-1? prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors useful in treating diseases, conditions, and/or syndromes related thereto the activity of HIF-1?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Joseph H. Gardner
  • Patent number: 8883832
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preventing metastasis of cancer cells. The disclosed compounds can be used to prevent the spread of tumor or other types of cancer cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Aerpio Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Kevin Gene Peters
  • Patent number: 8883774
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for controlling the activity of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor 1-alpha (HIF-1?) and diseases, conditions, or syndromes related thereto, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising HIF-1? prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors useful in treating diseases, conditions, and/or syndromes related thereto the activity of HIF-1?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Aerpio Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Joseph H. Gardner
  • Patent number: 8871800
    Abstract: Methods of utilizing a combined administration or a unit dosage of a combination of an HMG-CoA inhibitor and omega-3 fatty acids for the reduction of apolipoprotein-B levels. The methods are especially useful in the treatment of patients with hypertriglyceridemia or hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease (CHD), vascular disease, atherosclerotic disease and related conditions, and for the prevention or reduction of cardiovascular, cardiac, and vascular events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline, LLC
    Inventors: Roelof M. L. Rongen, Robert A. Shalwitz, Douglas Kling, Ralph T. Doyle, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8865748
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is {[5-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]-amino}acetic acid and the ester and amide prodrugs thereof, that can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2?) and thereby provide a method for treating cancer. Further disclosed are compositions which comprise {[5-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]-amino}acetic acid and/or a prodrug thereof which can be used to treat cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Akebia Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Joseph H. Gardner
  • Publication number: 20140288134
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the treatment of diseases or conditions of the eye, especially retinopathies, ocular edema and ocular neovascularization. Non-limiting examples of these diseases or conditions include diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration (wet form), choroidal neovascularization, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion (central or branch), ocular trauma, surgery induced edema, surgery induced neovascularization, cystoid macular edema, ocular ischemia, uveitis, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: AERPIO THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Gene Peters, Robert Shalwitz
  • Publication number: 20140275103
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds effective for activation of Tie-2 and inhibition of HPTP-beta. The compounds can provide effective therapy for conditions associated with angiogenesis, for example, ocular conditions. Formulations for increased solubility are disclosed. Combination therapy with antibodies and PK/PD data are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Aerpio Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Peters, Robert Shalwitz, John Janusz, Alexander Smith
  • Publication number: 20140249100
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preventing metastasis of cancer cells. The disclosed compounds can be used to prevent the spread of tumor or other types of cancer cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Aerpio Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz Shalwitz, Kevin Gene Peters
  • Publication number: 20140242026
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preventing metastasis of cancer cells. The disclosed compounds can be used to prevent the spread of tumor or other types of cancer cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Kevin Gene Peters
  • Patent number: 8778412
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for controlling the activity of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor 1-alpha (HIF-1?) and diseases, conditions, or syndromes related thereto, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising HIF-1? prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors useful in treating diseases, conditions, and/or syndromes related thereto the activity of HIF-1?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Aerpio Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Joseph H. Gardner
  • Publication number: 20140179693
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating Vascular Leak Syndrome. Further disclosed are methods for treating vascular leakage due to inflammatory diseases, inter alia, sepsis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease. Yet further disclosed are methods for treating renal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Still further disclosed are methods for reducing metastasis of malignant cells and/or preventing the proliferation of carcinoma cells via spreading due to vascular leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Kevin G. Peters
  • Publication number: 20140066458
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating Vascular Leak Syndrome. Further disclosed are methods for treating vascular leakage due to inflammatory diseases, inter alia, sepsis, lupus, irritable bowel disease. Yet further disclosed are methods for treating renal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Still further disclosed are methods for reducing metastasis of malignant cells and/or preventing the proliferation of carcinoma cells via spreading due to vascular leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Kevin Gene Peters
  • Patent number: 8663679
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods for treating fibrocystic breast disease or other breast-related disease or condition. The compositions comprise, per serving or dose, from zero to about 400 ?g selenium, from about 100 mg to about 6000 mg gamma linolenic acid, and about 0.15 mg to about 5 mg iodine, with nutritional embodiments further comprising one or more of protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals and providing from about 50 to about 1000 kcal of energy per severing or dose. Also disclosed are in-vitro studies showing that certain combinations of gamma linolenic acid, iodine, and/or selenium may 1) inhibit breast cancer or fibrocystic cell proliferation, 2) reinforce the function of tight junctions of endothelial cells and of mammary epithelial cells in estrogen-sensitive conditions, and 3) reduce the risk of vascular invasion by breast cancer cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Keith E. Rushlow, Robert A. Shalwitz, Terrence B. Mazer, Normanella T. Dewille, Tapas Das, Anand Seth
  • Publication number: 20130331386
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating Vascular Leak Syndrome. Further disclosed are methods for treating vascular leakage due to inflammatory diseases, inter alia, sepsis, lupus, irritable bowel disease. Yet further disclosed are methods for treating renal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Still further disclosed are methods for reducing metastasis of malignant cells and/or preventing the proliferation of carcinoma cells via spreading due to vascular leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Kevin Gene Peters
  • Patent number: 8569348
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preventing metastasis of cancer cells. The disclosed compounds can be used to prevent the spread of tumor or other types of cancer cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Aerpio Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Kevin G. Peters
  • Patent number: 8536181
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors that can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1?), as well as hypoxia inducible factor-2 (HIF-2). Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the disclosed compounds. Yet further disclosed are methods for stimulating the cellular immune response in a mammal such as increasing phagocytosis, for example, prolonging the life of phagocytes, inter alia, kerotyiocytes, neutrophils. As such the disclosed compounds provide methods for treating diseases that relate to the body's immune response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Aerpio Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph H. Gardner, Robert Shalwitz