Patents by Inventor Uros Urleb

Uros Urleb 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: 20110172200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition with broad-spectrum of activity against class A, class C and D enzymes comprising an antibiotic and a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), compounds of Formula (I), the use of a therapeutically effective amount of one or more compounds of Formula (I) as a broad-spectrum beta-lactamase inhibitor and the use of such a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of an infection in humans or animals caused by bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: LEK PHARMACEUTICALS D. D.
    Inventors: Andrej Prezelj, Uros Urleb, Gregr Vilfan
  • Publication number: 20110166118
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula (I) in particular compounds of formula (Ia), the use of a therapeutically effective amount of one or more compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) as a broad-spectrum antibiotic and the use of a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compounds for the treatment of bacterial infections in humans or animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: LEK PHARMACEUTICALS D.D.
    Inventors: Ivan Plantan, Andrej Prezelj, Uros Urleb, Barbara Mohar, Michel Stephan
  • Publication number: 20100183714
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the pharmaceutical dosage forms which enable a controlled and/or a targeted delivery of an active substance to the selected regions of gastrointestinal tract of humans or animals. The pharmaceutical dosage forms preferably comprises the active substance N-(2(2-phthalimidoethoxy)-acetyl)-L-alanyl-D-glutamic acid (designated as LK 423). Methods of treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases of gastrointestinal tract of humans and/or animals by using the pharmaceutical dosage forms of the invention are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: LEK PHARMACEUTICALS D.D.
    Inventors: Marija Bogataj, Ales Mrhar, Anton Lavric, Manica Cerne, Doris Tibaut, Anton Stalc, Uros Urleb, Tatjana Mateovic, Greta Cof, Janez Kerc, Rok Dreu, Fumio Yoneda, Shizuko Muraoka
  • Publication number: 20100029604
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an ethylene derivatives of tricyclic carbapenems of the general Formula (I) in the form of pure diastereoisomers and in the form of pure geometric isomers or a salt, ester or amide derivate thereof and an antibiotic and the use of this composition as a broad band spectrum ?-lactamase inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Andrej Prezelj, Uros Urleb, Tomaz Solmajer
  • Patent number: 7632843
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical industry and relates to a new method for the treatment of psychostimulant addiction, in particular cocaine addiction, or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, with a therapeutically effective amount of 9,10-didehydro-N-methyl-N-(2-propy-nyl)-6-methyl-8?-aminomethylergo-line in the form of free base or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt, in particular the bimaleate salt, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing said compound. In literature, the compound is also known under code LEK-8829. More particularly, present invention relates to a novel method of treatment for reduction of abstinence symptoms after cocaine withdrawal and for suppression the symptoms of craving for cocaine withdrawal and for suppression the symptoms of craving for cocaine reinforcement, and to the use of said active substance for the preparation of the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cocaine addiction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d.
    Inventors: Igor Krisch, Marko Zivin, Natasa Milivojevic, Rudolf Rucman, Breda Bole-Vunduk, Uros Urleb
  • Publication number: 20090247516
    Abstract: The present invention concerns novel azolidine compounds of Formula (I) wherein X denotes S, NH, CH2 or O, Y and W denotes each independently S or O, Q denotes CH or N, n and m are an integer from 0 to 2, and R1 and R2 denote independently from each other hydrogen, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or an optionally substituted (C1-10) aliphatic group, R3 denotes hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, lower alkoxy, nitro, and R4 and R5 denote independently from each other hydrogen, halogen or alkyl, with the proviso that if one of R1 and R2 is hydrogen then the respective other one of R1 and R2 does not denote substituted or unsubstituted 2-furyland their salts, that are useful as pharmaceutical agents, e.g. as antibacterial agents, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Miha Kotnik, Marko Oblak, Petra Stefanic Anderluh, Andrej Prezelj, Jan Humljan, Ivan Plantan, Uros Urleb, Tomaz Solmajer
  • Publication number: 20090234139
    Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of 1?-hydroxy-2?-substituted cyclohexyl azetidin-2-one compound of formula 2, which is important intermediate in the synthesis of trinems, is described by epoxide ring opening of (3S,4R)-3-[(1R)-1-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)ethyl]-4-[(1?R,2?S,3?R)-1?,2?-epoxycyclohexan-3?-yl]azetidin-2-one of formula 1 with the nucleophile compound of formula RYH, where nucleophile may act as solvent itself if the nucleophile is in the liquid form, in a suitable solvent and in the presence of a suitable catalyst from the group of salt of trifluoromethane sulfonic acid, preferably ytterbium (III) trifluoromethanesulfonate, stannous (II) trifluoromethanesulfonate or dysprosium (III) trifluoromethanesulfonate, under a) ultrasonic irradiation or b) under microwave irradiation of the reaction mixture following by isolation and purification of the desired compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: LEK PHARMACEUTICALS, D.D.
    Inventors: Lovro Selic, Gregor Vilfan, Uros Urleb
  • Patent number: 7553856
    Abstract: A novel crystalline form of the substrate known under the chemical name 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfiny]-1H-benzimidazole, and having the generic name omeprazole, hereinafter referred to as omeprozole form C, is disclosed. Further, a process for the preparation of omeprazole form C, a pharmaceutical formulation containing omeprazole form C in admixture with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and the use of omeprazole form C for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d.
    Inventors: Natasa H Milac, Anton Copar, Barbara Podobnik, Andreja C Belcic, Alenka Kosak, Brina Ornik, Uros Urleb
  • Publication number: 20090018118
    Abstract: The invention is related to novel substituted diazaheterocycles useful as effective antihypercholesterolemic agents, methods of their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Uros Urleb, Darko Kocjan, Tina Korosec, Damjana Rozman, Jure Acimovic, Alenka Tomazic, Breda Rode
  • Publication number: 20080306047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain aza-phenylalanine compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 denotes amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, amidino, alkylamidino, N-hydroxyamidino, or N-alkoxyamidino, Y denotes sulfonyl or carbonyl and R2 and R4 independently represent various organic residues, in the treatment or prevention of cardiac arrhythmia and/or in treatment or prevention of diseases in association with ischemic heart conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Manica Cerne, Uros Urleb, Metka V. Budihna, Gorazd Drevensek, Luka Peternel
  • Publication number: 20080004256
    Abstract: The compounds of the formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a process for preparing the same and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same are described wherein the substituents have the meaning as specified in the description. The compounds are used as thrombin inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: LEK PHARMACEUTICALS D.D.
    Inventors: Uros Urleb, Anamarija Zega, Mojca Stegnar, Bakija Trampus, Tomaz Solmajer, Gregor Mlinsek
  • Patent number: 7285547
    Abstract: The compounds of the formula (formula 1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a process for preparing the same and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same are described wherein the substituents have the meaning as specified in the description. The compounds are used as thrombon inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: LEK Pharmaceuticals d.d.
    Inventors: Uros Urleb, Anamarija Zega, Mojca Stegnar, Bakija Alenka Trampus, Tomaz Solmajer, Gregor Mlinsek
  • Publication number: 20060079560
    Abstract: A novel crystalline form of the substrate known under the chemical name 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfiny]-1H-benzimidazole, and having the generic name omeprazole, hereinafter referred to as omeprozole form C, is disclosed. Further, a process for the preparation of omeprazole form C, a pharmaceutical formulation containing omeprazole form C in admixture with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and the use of omeprazole form C for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Natasa Milac, Anton Copar, Barbara Podobnik, Andreja Belcic, Alenka Kosak, Brina Ornik, Uros Urleb
  • Publication number: 20060014775
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical industry and relates to a new method for the treatment of psychostimulant addiction, in particular cocaine addiction, or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, with a therapeutically effective amount of 9,10-didehydro-N-methyl-N-(2-propy-nyl)-6-methyl-8?-aminomethylergo-line in the form of free base or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt, in particular the bimaleate salt, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing said compound. In literature, the compound is also known under code LEK-8829. More particularly, present invention relates to a novel method of treatment for reduction of abstinence symptoms after cocaine withdrawal and for suppression the symptoms of craving for cocaine withdrawal and for suppression the symptoms of craving for cocaine reinforcement, and to the use of said active substance for the preparation of the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cocaine addiction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Igor Krisch, Marko Zivin, Natasa Milivojevic, Rudolf Rucman, Breda Bole-Vunduk, Uros Urleb
  • Publication number: 20040122056
    Abstract: A novel crystalline form of the substrate known under the chemical name 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfiny] -1H-benzimidazole, and having the generic name omeprazole, hereinafter referred to as omeprozole form C, is disclosed. Further, a process for the preparation of omeprazole form C, a pharmaceutical formulation containing omeprazole form C in admixture with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and the use of omeprazole form C for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Natasa Hafner Milac, Anton Copar, Barbara Podobnik, Andreja Cizerle Belcic, Alenka Kosak, Brina Ornik, Uros Urleb
  • Publication number: 20040048851
    Abstract: The compounds of the formula (formula 1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a process for preparing the same and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same are described wherein the substituents have the meaning as specified in the description. The compounds are used as thrombon inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Uros Urleb, Anamarija Zega, Mojca Stegnar, Bakija Alenka Trampus, Tomas Solmajer, Gregor Mlinsek
  • Patent number: 5824652
    Abstract: Heterocyclic acyldipeptides of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Z represents an oxygen or sulphur atom or a --CH.sub.2 -group;R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 individually represent hydrogen or certain organic groups;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which are identical or different, represent an OR.sub.6 or NHR.sub.6 group, wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen or certain organic groups;Y represents a --CH.sub.2 --, .dbd.CH-- or .dbd.N-- group;A represents a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 -- group when Y is --CH.sub.2 --, the two rings being transcondensed, or a ##STR2## wherein R.sub.7 represents H, F, Br, Cl, nitro, or certain organic groups when Y is .dbd.CH-- or .dbd.N--; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are provided. These heterocyclic acyldipeptides and their salts are useful as active compounds in medicaments having immunostimulatory and antitumor activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignees: Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za naravoslovje in technologijo, Oddelek za farmacijo, LEK, tovarna farmacevtskih in kemicnih izdelkov, d.d.
    Inventors: Danijel Kikelj, Elizabeta Suhadolc, Alenka Rutar, Slavko Pecar, Alesa Puncuh, Uros Urleb, Vesna Leskovsek, Gasper Marc, Marija Sollner, Ales Krbavcic, Gregor Sersa, Srdjan Novakovic, Lucka Povsic, Anton Stalc
  • Patent number: 5514654
    Abstract: N-acyldipeptides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R represents a rest of formula ##STR2## and R.sub.4, Y, m, n and Z have the meaning as defined in the description, R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a 1-10 C. alkyl, an optionally substituted methyl or benzyl,R.sub.2 represents a --CO--A group,wherein A has the meanings as defined in the description,R.sub.3 represents a --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --CO--W group,wherein p and W have the meaning as defined in the description.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Inventors: Slavko Pecar, Marija Sollner, Uros Urleb, Danijel Kikelj, Gasper Marc, Ales Krbavcic, Vlado Kotnik, Branka Wraber-Herzog, Sasa Simcic, Alojz Ihan, Lidija Klamfer, Lucka Povsic, Zdravko Kopitar, Anton Stalc
  • Patent number: 5231216
    Abstract: There are described novel trans-2-acylaminocyclohexyloxyacyldipeptides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents --CO--R.sub.6, --SO.sub.2 --R.sub.7 or ##STR2## R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy, R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl or an optionally substituted phenyl group,Y is .dbd.O, .dbd.S or .dbd.NH;R.sub.2 =R.sub.3 and represent --H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl,R.sub.4 represents --OR.sub.8 or --NHR.sub.9,R.sub.8 is --H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or benzyl,R.sub.9 is --H, a straight or branched chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl group or benzyl group;R.sub.5 represents --OR.sub.9 or --NHR.sub.9,and novel (1R,2R)- and (1S,2S)-trans-2-acylaminocyclohexyloxyacetyldipeptides of the formulas Ia and Ib ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is --CO--R.sub.6, R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl,R.sub.2 is --H,R.sub.3 is --H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl,R.sub.4 is --OR.sub.8 or --NHR.sub.9,R.sub.8 is --H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or benzyl,R.sub.9 is --H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl or benzyl,R.sub.5 is --OR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Univerza Edvarda Kardelja v Ljubljana
    Inventors: Slavko Pecar, Danijel Kikelj, Uros Urleb, Marija Sollner, Gasper Marc, Ales Krbavcic, Vlado Kotnik, Branka Wraber-Herzog, Sasa Simcie, Alojz Than, Lidija Klamfer, Lucka Povsic, Zdravko Kopitar, Anton Stalc