Patents Issued in August 6, 2013
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Patent number: 8501782Abstract: The present application describes modulators of MIP-1? of formula (I) or stereoisomers or prodrugs or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, Q, T, W, Z, R1, R3, R4, R5, R5a and R5b, are as defined herein. In addition, methods of treating and preventing inflammatory diseases such as asthma and allergic diseases, as well as autoimmune pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis using the modulators of formula (I) are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Daniel S. Gardner, John V. Duncia, John Hynes, T.G. Murali Dhar, Percy H. Carter, Joseph B. Santella
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Patent number: 8501783Abstract: Inhibitors of the soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) are provided that incorporate multiple pharmacophores and are useful in the treatment of diseases.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Bruce D. Hammock, Paul D. Jones, Christophe Morisseau, Huazhang Huang, Hsing-Ju Tsai, Richard Gless, Jr.
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Patent number: 8501784Abstract: There are provided novel compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R4, G1, G2, L, Y and n are as defined in the Specification and optical isomers, racemates and tautomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; together with processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in therapy. The compounds are inhibitors of neutrophil elastase.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Astrazeneca ABInventors: Marjana Andersson, Peter Hansen, Hans Lonn, Antonios Nikitidis, Petter Sjölin
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Patent number: 8501785Abstract: Salts of benzimidazolyl pyridyl ethers are provided, particularly salts of {1-methyl-5-[2-(5-trifluoromethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-pyridin-4-yloxy]-1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl}-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)amine. Compositions and formulations including such salts and surfactants as well as methods of preparing such compositions and formulations are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Rampurna Gullapalli, Ahmad Hashash, Piotr Karpinski, Kangwen L. Lin, Eric M. Loeser, Augustus O. Okhamafe, Paul Allen Sutton, Eduardo Sy
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Patent number: 8501786Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and method of using the same in the treatment or prevention of diseases mediated by the activation of ?3-adrenoceptor.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Richard Berger, Lehua Chang, Scott D. Edmondson, Stephen D. Goble, Bart Harper, Nam Fung Kar, Ihor E. Kopka, Bing Li, Gregori J. Morriello, Chris R. Moyes, Dong-Ming Shen, Liping Wang, Harvey Wendt, Cheng Zhu
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Patent number: 8501787Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of structure (I). Particularly this invention is directed to compounds of structure (VIII) wherein the variables are defined as in the description. These compounds are integrin inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of diseases in which an inhibition of angiogenesis is desired.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Shire Orphan Therapies GmbHInventors: Grit Zahn, Roland Stragies, Frank Osterkamp, Gunther Zischinsky, Jochen Knolle, Gerd Hummel, Sascha Birkner, Ulrich Reineke
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Patent number: 8501788Abstract: This invention is generally directed to a method for recovering flunixin and flunixin analogs from pharmaceutical compositions. The recovered flunixin and analogs can be, for example, reused to make new pharmaceutical compositions and thereby reduce the need and expense of manufacturing new flunixin and flunixin analogs.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Intervet Inc.Inventors: James C. Towson, Donal Coveney
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Patent number: 8501789Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating age-related macular degeneration, blindness or glaucoma using an iron-chelator SIH.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaInventor: Joshua L. Dunaief
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Patent number: 8501790Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of structural formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, clathrate, and prodrug thereof, wherein Ra, Rb, and R2 are defined herein. These compounds inhibit tubulin polymerization and/or target vasculature and are useful for treating proliferative disorders, such as cancer.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.Inventors: Zachary Demko, Christopher Borella, Shoujun Chen, Lijun Sun
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Patent number: 8501791Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 1,2,4-thiadiazol-2-ium derivatives useful as agonists or antagonists of the melanocortin receptor. More particularly, the compounds of the present invention are useful for the treatment of metabolic, CNS and dermatological disorders such as obesity, impaired oral glucose tolerance, elevated blood glucose levels, type II diabetes, Syndrome X, diabetic retinopathy, spinal cord injury, nerve injury, acute neurodegenerative disorders, chronic neurodegenerative disorders, plexopathies, male erectile dysfunction, dry eyes, acne, dry skin, aged skin, seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, excessive ear wax, meibomian gland disorder, pseudofolliculitis, yeast infections, dandruff, hidradenitis suppurativa, ocular rosacea and eccrine gland disorder.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Ortho-McNeil Pharamaceutical, Inc.Inventors: Magdalena Eisinger, Louis J. Fitzpatrick, Daniel H. Lee, Kevin Pan, Carlos Plata-Salaman, Allen B. Reitz, Virginia L. Smith-Swintosky, Boyu Zhao
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Patent number: 8501792Abstract: Treatment of cancer includes administering a compound of formula I, for example des-ritonavir, to a subject. In particular, treatment of breast cancer is described.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: David A. Potter, Monica Milani, Anjaiah Srirangam, Ranjana Mitra, Rory P. Remmel
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Patent number: 8501793Abstract: It is intended to provide highly safe and efficacious blood flow promoters for cauda equina tissues. Among prostaglandin-like compounds having a weak hypotensive effect, compounds having an effect of promoting the blood flow in cauda equina tissues (excluding limaprost) are useful as highly safe blood flow promoters for cauda equina tissues and, therefore, are efficacious in preventing and/or treating lumbar pain, lower limb pain, lower limb palsy, intermittent claudication, vesicorectal failure, hypogonadism, etc. caused by cauda equina injuries.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuyuki Ohmoto, Akihiro Kinoshita, Yoshihisa Kamanaka, Hidekazu Matsuya
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Patent number: 8501794Abstract: The present application relates to isothiazolylidene containing compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and L are as defined in the specification, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: AbbVie Inc.Inventors: William A. Carroll, Michael J. Dart, Teodozyj Kolasa, Tongmei Li, Derek W. Nelson, Meena V. Patel, Sridhar Peddi, Arturo Perez-Medrano, Xueqing Wang
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Patent number: 8501795Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula I having the structure which are PDE10A enzyme inhibitors. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of the compounds of formula I. The present invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a neurodegenerative disorder comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I. The present invention also provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a drug addiction comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I. The present invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a psychiatric disorder comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: H. Lundbeck A/SInventors: Ask Püschl, Jacob Nielsen, Jan Kehler, John Paul Kilburn, Mauro Marigo, Morten Langgård
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Patent number: 8501796Abstract: The present invention relates to method of lowering intraocular pressure in a subject in need of such treatment, which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a ester pro-drugs of [3-(1-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)-2-methylphenyl]methanol, of enantiomers thereof, of tautomers thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Mohammad I. Dibas, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Ken Chow, Liming Wang, Michael E. Garst
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Patent number: 8501797Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula I having the structure which are PDE10A enzyme inhibitors. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of the compounds of formula I. The present invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a neurodegenerative disorder comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I The present invention also provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a drug addiction comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I. The present invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a psychiatric disorder comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: H. Lundbeck A/SInventors: Ask Püschl, Jacob Nielsen, Jan Kehler, John Paul Kilburn, Mauro Marigo, Morten Langgård
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Patent number: 8501798Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having the formula: wherein: Q, W, Y, Z, r, and Ar are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds have AT1 receptor antagonist activity and neprilysin inhibition activity. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Theravance, Inc.Inventors: Paul Allegretti, Seok-Ki Choi, Roland Gendron, Paul R. Fatheree, Robert Murray McKinnell
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Patent number: 8501799Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid pharmaceutical composition that contains N-phenylpyrazole derivative as an active principle, benzyl alcohol, and an appropriately selected organic solvent, and to the use of such a composition for preparing a topically applied antiparasitic veterinary drug for preventing and/or treating flea infestation in pets, in particular, in dogs and cats.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: VirbacInventor: Guy Derrieu
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Patent number: 8501800Abstract: An ophthalmically acceptable vehicle includes an aqueous suspension having a first viscosity. The suspension includes about 0.1% to about 6.5% by weight of a carboxyl-containing polymer prepared by polymerizing one or more carboxyl-containing monoethylenically unsaturated monomers and less than about 5% by weight of a cross-linking agent. The polymer has average particle size of not more than about 50 ?m in equivalent spherical diameter. The vehicle includes a second polymer that allows the carboxyl-containing polymer to remain suspended. Upon contact with tear fluid, the vehicle gels to a second viscosity which is greater than the first viscosity. A method of administering a medicament to the eye of a subject includes applying a composition that includes this ophthalmically acceptable vehicle and a medicament contained for treatment of a disease or disorder for which ophthalmic delivery is indicated. The medicament is released from the vehicle in a sustained release manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Insite Vision IncorporatedInventors: Lyle Bowman, Stephen Pham
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Patent number: 8501801Abstract: Disclosed is, for example, a compound that can be a material which can control many functions. According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an organic semiconductor compound characterized in that the organic semiconductor compound is produced by forming a salt of organic molecules as a donor with an inorganic acid or an inorganic base and causes self-accumulation. According to the above constitution, the organic semiconductor compound can be obtained in a simple manner. According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an organic compound characterized by being produced by deriving an ammonia salt or a hydroxyamine salt from a compound having a tetrathiafulvalene analogue site in the skeleton thereof and containing a protonic acid functional group. According to the above constitution, an organic compound which can control many functions can be obtained.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: National Institute for Materials ScienceInventors: Kazuhiko Saigo, Yuka Kobayashi
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Patent number: 8501802Abstract: The present invention relates to co-crystals of duloxetine and co-crystal formers selected from COX-INHIBITORs, processes for preparation of the same and their uses as medicaments or in pharmaceutical formulations, more particularly for the treatment of pain.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Laboratorios del Dr. Esteve, S.A.Inventors: Helmut Heinrich Buschmann, Lluis Solá Carandell, Jordi Benet Buchholz, Jordi Carles Ceròn Bertran, Jesüs Ramirez Artero
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Patent number: 8501803Abstract: The present invention relates to a field of pharmaceutical chemistry, more specifically, the present invention relates to a garcinia derivative Formula (I), its preparing method, and medicinal use. Wherein the definitions of R1 and R2 are disclosed in the specification of the present invention, and the derivative of the present invention is a structurally simplified analogue of the gambogic acid compound; wherein the gambogic acid compound possesses anti-cancer characteristics, and could be used for preparation of anti-tumor drugs.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: China Pharmaceutical UniversityInventors: Qidong You, Xiaojian Wang, Qian Yang, Na Lu, Changjun Lin, Qinglong Guo
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Patent number: 8501804Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having an ACC inhibitory action, which is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiac failure, diabetic complications, metabolic syndrome, sarcopenia, cancer and the like, and has superior efficacy. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company LimitedInventors: Makoto Kamata, Tohru Yamashita, Asato Kina, Michiko Amano
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Patent number: 8501805Abstract: The present disclosure describes substituted ?-L-bicyclic nucleoside analogs, oligomeric compounds prepared therefrom and methods of using the oligomeric compounds. More particularly, substituted ?-L-bicyclic nucleoside analogs are provided, having one or more chiral substituents, that are useful for enhancing properties of oligomeric compounds including binding affinity. In some embodiments, the oligomeric compounds provided herein hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze
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Patent number: 8501806Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to methods of preventing or reducing colon carcinogenesis comprising administering to a patient at risk of colorectal cancer, a pharmaceutical preparation comprising a chemopreventive agent disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Nogra Pharma LimitedInventors: Sergio Baroni, Salvatore Bellinvia, Francesca Viti, Giovanni Monteleone
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Patent number: 8501807Abstract: Disclosed is a pentaerythritol derivative represented by the following Formula 1, which improves moisture retaining ability of the stratum corneum when applied to the skin, and shows especially high moisturizing ability even in dry conditions. wherein R is independently saturated or unsaturated C6-C18 alkyl group; m and n are the same or different integers of which m is 0 to 10 and n is 1 to 10.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Amorepacific CorporationInventors: Jae Won You, Chan Woo Lee, Duck Hee Kim, Kil Joong Kim, Gae Won Nam, Byoung Seok Lee, Ih Seop Chang
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Patent number: 8501808Abstract: A personal care cleansing composition is provided which includes a C10-C24 acyl glycinate salt and a dihydroxypropyl quaternary ammonium salt. Most preferred is sodium cocoyl glycinate in combination with dihydroxypropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride. The quaternary ammonium salt enhances foaming properties of the glycinate salt.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Bivash Ranjan Dasgupta, Prabhjyot Singh, Kavssery Parameswaran Ananthapadmanabhan, Prem Chandar
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Patent number: 8501809Abstract: The present invention relates to a phenylalanine derivative of Formula (I) wherein X1 is a halogen atom, X2 is a halogen atom, Q is a CH2R— is a carboxyl group which may be esterified; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma CorporationInventors: Takayuki Kawaguchi, Sumihiro Nomura, Mikiko Tsukimoto, Toshiyuki Kume, Ila Sircar
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Patent number: 8501810Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of guanidinoacetic acid and/or salts thereof as feed additive, in predominantly vegetarian diets, in particular use being made of salts with hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid and phosphoric acid. The use proceeds especially in individual doses from 0.01 to 100 g/kg of feed in the form of powders, granules, pastilles or capsules, the feed additive also being able to be used in combination with other physiologically active materials of value. The claimed use which is suitable especially for breeding and growing livestock, has recourse to a compound which is in particular stable in aqueous solution, can be converted to creatine under physiological conditions, and, in contrast to other guanidine derivatives, is completely available to physiological sectors of use.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: AlzChem Trostberg GmbHInventors: Thomas Gastner, Hans-Peter Krimmer
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Patent number: 8501811Abstract: Provided herein are small molecule inhibitors of Taspase1 and methods of using the small molecule inhibitors of Taspase1 to treat neoplasm in subjects in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Washington UniversityInventors: James Hsieh, Emily Cheng
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Patent number: 8501812Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment and prevention of type I diabetes. More specifically, the invention relates to compounds that treat or prevent the body's immune system from destroying ?-cells (i.e., insulin-producing cells in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans) by inhibition of JNK2, selective inhibition of JNK2, or inhibition of the expression of the MAPK9 gene or gene product. In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates the diagnosis, identification, production, and use of compounds which modulate MAPK9 gene expression or the activity of the MAPK9 gene product including but not limited to, JNK2, the nucleic acid encoding MAPK9 and homologues, analogues, and deletions thereof, as well as antisense, ribozyme, triple helix, antibody, and polypeptide molecules as well as small inorganic molecules. The present invention contemplates a variety of pharmaceutical formulations and routes of administration for such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: University of MassachusettsInventors: Roger J. Davis, Anja Jaeschke
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Patent number: 8501813Abstract: It is intended to provide a novel compound that has an excellent ?-secretase inhibitory effect and specifically inhibits A? production. The present invention provides a compound of the following formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl group; R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may be substituted by one or more phenyl or halogenophenyl groups; R3 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may be substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups; R4 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and the symbol “*” represents a chiral center.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Yakult HonshaInventors: Atsuhiro Abe, Hideaki Shimizu, Seigo Sawada, Hiroshi Kodaira
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Patent number: 8501814Abstract: A compound of formula (I), an isomer, metabolite, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof is disclosed. Compounds of the invention possess utility as a tissue-selective androgen receptor modulators (SARM) and are useful in hormonal therapy, e.g. in the treatment or prevention of hypogonadism, muscle wasting, osteoporosis, benign prostate hyperplasia, obesity associated with a metabolic syndrome, male and female sexual dysfunction and reduced libido, and androgen decline in aging male or female.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Orion CorporationInventors: Jari Ratilainen, Olli Törmäkangas, Arja Karjalainen, Paavo Huhtala
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Patent number: 8501815Abstract: This invention relates to medicaments and their use in the alleviation of inflammation and pain in joints.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Prototype Bioforum Ltd.Inventors: Paul Sherwood, David Keith Davies
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Patent number: 8501816Abstract: Memantine compositions and methods of use are described herein. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise memantine and an absorption enhancer, or memantine and an elimination enhancer, or memantine and an absorption enhancer and an elimination enhancer.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Cerecor, Inc.Inventors: Blake Paterson, Mark Ginski, Brendan Canning
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Patent number: 8501817Abstract: A composition and method for treatment of cancer. The composition for treating a skin disorder, comprising: an alkylating agent such as, for example, a Nitrogen Mustard or an HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard, wherein the alkylating agent is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol does not include petrolatum or ethanol. The method comprises topically applying the composition of the alkylating agent to the affected skin, wherein the alkylating agent is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Ceptaris Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Robert Alonso, Barry R. Walker, Peter A. Crooks
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Patent number: 8501818Abstract: Provided are stable compositions comprising alkylating agents, including nitrogen mustards, that are suitable for topical use, and methods for treating skin disorders comprising topically administering the compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Ceptaris Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Robert Alonso, Martin Stogniew, Peter A. Crooks, Mark A. Pimley, David R. Worthen
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Patent number: 8501819Abstract: A composition and method for treatment of cancer. The composition for treating a skin disorder, comprising: a Nitrogen Mustard or an HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol does not include petrolatum or ethanol. The method comprises topically applying the composition of a Nitrogen Mustard or a HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard to the affected skin, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Ceptaris Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Robert Alonso, Peter A. Crooks, Mark A. Pimley
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Patent number: 8501820Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition including a salt of rhodizonic acid, an OH anion-generating base, a non-toxic acid, a quinone, a salt-containing sulfite, catechol and, optionally, an acetogenin. The formulation demonstrates positive effects against cancer, autoimmune disease, viruses and provides antioxidant protection against peroxyl, hydroxyl and super oxide radicals.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Orion Therapeutics, L.L.C.Inventor: Jerome Godin
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Patent number: 8501821Abstract: The present invention provides an essential oil containing cineole for eliciting tomato resistance to disease by fungal infection. The present invention also provides a method to elicit tomato resistance to disease by fungal infection.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Ecoflora Agro SASInventors: Luis F. Echeverri L., James A. Jimenez M., Luis F. Torres
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Patent number: 8501822Abstract: An ophthalmic composition that, despite containing alginic acid and/or a salt thereof, has improved tackiness during use and provides a satisfactory use feeling. The composition has an improved ability to remain on the eye mucosa. The ophthalmic composition contains (A) alginic acid and/or a salt thereof in combination with (B) hyaluronic acid and/or a salt thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Eri Matsumoto, Yasuko Nishina, Kenichi Haruna, Harumasa Arita, Akiko Kita
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Patent number: 8501823Abstract: To provide an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic composition obtained by using a polyglycerin fatty acid ester as a surfactant, which has high stability against temperature and is excellent in tactile sensation, and a method for producing the same, the present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic composition, wherein the composition comprises 1) a polyglycerin fatty acid ester, as a surfactant, having a hydroxyl value of 450 to 700, a fatty acid residue having 16 to 18 carbon atoms accounting for 50 to 100% by mass of all constituent fatty acid residues, the polymerization degree of glycerin having specific distribution, 2) an oily component, and 3) water.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: The Nisshin Oillio Group, Ltd.Inventors: Jin Fujino, Keiichi Ooyama, Kazuhito Uchida, Yasuhiro Okubo
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Patent number: 8501824Abstract: This disclosure provides a range of amino acid lipid compounds and compositions useful for drug delivery, therapeutics, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions. The amino acid lipid compounds and compositions can be used for delivery of various agents such as nucleic acid therapeutics to cells, tissues, organs, and subjects.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Marina Biotech, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Quay, Michael E. Houston, Jr., Pierrot Harvie, Roger C. Adami, Renata Fam, Mary G. Prieve, Kathy L. Fosnaugh, Shaguna Seth
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Patent number: 8501825Abstract: Formulations useful for preparing hydrous hafnium oxide gels contain a metal salt including hafnium, an acid, an organic base, and a complexing agent. Methods for preparing gels containing hydrous hafnium oxide include heating a formulation to a temperature sufficient to induce gel formation, where the formulation contains a metal salt including hafnium, an acid, an organic base, and a complexing agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Jack L. Collins, Rodney D. Hunt, Frederick C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 8501826Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for obtaining polyols from used frying oils as the starting ingredient and converting the polyols to polyurethane products. The process comprises few steps such as epoxidation process by reacting used frying oil with an acid, reacting the epoxidized used frying oil with a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol in the presence of a catalyst to form a polyols, mixing the polyols with an additive or additives and a blowing agent or blowing agents and mixing the blended polyol with an isocyanate to form a polyurethane product.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2006Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Malaysian Palm Oil BoardInventors: Norin Zamiah Bt. Kassim Shaari, Tuan Noor Maznee Bt. Tuan Ismail, Hazimah Abu Hassan, Ooi Tian Lye, Salmiah Ahmad
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Patent number: 8501827Abstract: A method of using heat-resistant hollow sphere polymers having at least on crosslinked polymer stage, and having a core stage that has been swollen with a volatile base, in applications in which the hollow sphere polymer is exposed to temperatures of from 100° C. to 350° C., is provided. Articles made by the method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2006Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Chuen-Shyong Chou, John Robert Haigh
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Patent number: 8501828Abstract: The present invention provides processes for producing re-bonded polyurethane foam constructs that are useful in applications such as carpet underlayments. According to the invention, a tertiary amine is employed as a catalyst either alone, or preferably in combination with other catalysts in a binder which comprises an organic isocyanate and a polyol. Inclusion of a tertiary amine as a catalyst dramatically increases production throughput.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical LLCInventors: Roger Hennington, Donald H. Ridgway, Robert A. Grigsby, Jr., Robert G. Sawitski, Jr., Jennifer K. Pratt
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Patent number: 8501829Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and their use as ligands, in particular in metal catalyst complexes. The ligands of the invention are capable of binding to a solid support. The invention includes the ligands in their own right and when bound to a support and the compounds may be used to prepare metal catalyst complexes.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: NPIL Pharmaceuticals (UK) LimitedInventors: John Blacker, Kevin Treacher, Thomas Screen
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Patent number: 8501830Abstract: The invention describes a radiation-curable ink jet ink, which comprises at least 50% by weight of cyclic trimethylolpropane formal acrylate (CTFA), and further comprises a free-radical photoinitiator, and which is substantially free of volatile compounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Sun Chemical CorporationInventors: Hartley David Selman, Graeme Edward Charles Beats, Nigel Anthony Caiger, Andrew David Speirs, Stephen Paul Wilson
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Patent number: 8501831Abstract: The present invention pertains to polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers, to methods of making such copolymers and to medical devices that contain such polymers. According to certain aspects of the invention, polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers are provided, which comprise a polyisobutylene segment, an additional polymeric segment that is not a polyisobutylene segment, and a segment comprising a residue of a diisocyanate. According to other aspects of the invention, polyisobutylene urethane, urea and urethane/urea copolymers are provided, which comprise a polyisobutylene segment and end groups that comprise alkyl-, alkenyl- or alkynyl-chain-containing end groups.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Shrojalkumar Desai, Marlene C. Schwarz, Mark Boden, Mohan Krishnan, Michael C. Smith, Frederick H. Strickler, Daniel J. Cooke