Patents by Inventor Sergio G. CASTILLO

Sergio G. CASTILLO 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).

  • Acyl-CoA synthetase 4 (ACSL4) inhibitory compound
    Patent number: 12280059
    Abstract: A new compound of formula A for the treatment of aggressive and/or resistant tumors expressing acyl-CoA synthetase 4 (ACSL4) and/or depending on steroids action. More particularly, the compound of the present invention inhibits tumor growth in ACSL4-expressing breast and prostate cancers, inhibits steroid synthesis and sensitizes cells towards chemotherapeutic and hormone therapy agents. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the ACSL4-inhibitory compound of the invention, pharmaceutical combinations thereof with other anticancer agents and use in therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignees: CONSEJO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTÍFICAS Y TÉCNICAS (CONICET), UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE QUILMES, UNIVERSIDAD DE BUENOS AIRES
    Inventors: Ernesto J. Podestá, Paula M. Maloberti, Ulises D. Orlando, Ana F. Castillo, Angela R. Solano, Pablo Lorenzano Menna, Daniel E. Gomez, Sergio H. Szajnman, Jessica G. Prada, Juan B. Rodriguez
  • Dual-function transducer for a touch panel
    Patent number: 8780074
    Abstract: A dual-function transducer for a force-sensitive multi-touch screen, including a first substrate, at least one electrode array formed on the first substrate, the at least one electrode array including first and second electrodes, and circuitry operatively coupled to the first and second electrodes. The circuitry is configured to measure first and second electrical properties of the electrode array, the first and second electrical properties corresponding to touch and strain, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Sergio G. Castillo, Christopher J. Brown
  • DUAL-FUNCTION TRANSDUCER FOR A TOUCH PANEL
    Publication number: 20130009905
    Abstract: A dual-function transducer for a force-sensitive multi-touch screen, including a first substrate, at least one electrode array formed on the first substrate, the at least one electrode array including first and second electrodes, and circuitry operatively coupled to the first and second electrodes. The circuitry is configured to measure first and second electrical properties of the electrode array, the first and second electrical properties corresponding to touch and strain, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Sergio G. CASTILLO, Christopher J. BROWN