Patents Issued in March 8, 2016
  • Patent number: 9278886
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a high-density array of holes in glass is provided, comprising providing a glass piece having a front surface, then irradiating the front surface of the glass piece with a UV laser beam focused to a focal point within +/?100 ?m of the front surface of the glass piece most desirably within +/?50 ?m of the front surface. The lens focusing the laser has a numerical aperture desirably in the range of from 0.1 to 0.4, more desirably in the range of from 0.1 to 0.15 for glass thickness between 0.3 mm and 0.63 mm, even more desirably in the range of from 0.12 to 0.13, so as to produce open holes extending into the glass piece 100 from the front surface 102 of the glass piece, the holes having an diameter the in range of from 5 to 15 ?m, and an aspect ratio of at least 20:1. For thinner glass, in the range of from 0.1-0.3 mm, the numerical aperture is desirably from 0.25 to 0.4, more desirably from 0.25 to 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Heather Debra Boek, Robert Carl Burket, Daniel Ralph Harvey, Alexander Mikhailovich Streltsov
  • Patent number: 9278887
    Abstract: Conductive concrete mixtures are described that are configured to provide EMP shielding and reflect and/or absorb, for instance, EM waves propagating through the conductive concrete mixture. The conductive concrete mixtures include cement, aggregate, water, metallic conductive material, and conductive carbon particles and/or magnetic material. The conductive material may include steel fibers, and the magnetic material may include taconite aggregate. The conductive concrete mixture may also include graphite powder, silica fume, and/or other supplementary cementitious materials (SCM). The conductive carbon particles may comprise from about zero to twenty-five percent (0-25%) of the conductive concrete mixture by weight and/or the magnetic material may comprise from about zero to fifty percent (0-50%) of the conductive concrete mixture by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Christopher Tuan, Lim Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9278888
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cement compositions comprising: (a) cement, (b) an electric arc furnace dust (EAFD), and (c) a non-chloride cement accelerator; wherein the electric arc furnace dust is present in an amount from greater than 0 wt % to 8 wt % based on the total weight of the cement (a). Also disclosed are methods for making the disclosed compositions and products using the disclosed compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Fahad M. Al-Mutlaq
  • Patent number: 9278889
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for reinforcing irregular rock or irregular concrete surfaces such as rock structures in mines as well as other rock and concrete structures. The method includes applying a curable foam composition to at least a portion of a surface, at least partially curing the curable foam composition to form a foam layer adhered to the surface, applying a curable reinforcing composition onto at least a portion of the foam layer, and at least partially curing the curable reinforcing composition to form a reinforcing layer, wherein at least a portion of the reinforcing layer is adhered to the foam layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Terrence John Rayner, David John Hastings, David Edward Livingstone
  • Patent number: 9278890
    Abstract: The invention provides a continuous process for manufacturing a phosphorus/potassium fertilizer from basic chemical commodities. The fertilizer is a free-flowing solid, stable on storage, consisting mainly of a phosphate of formula KH5(P04)2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Rotem Amfert Negev Ltd.
    Inventors: Talia Aviv, Uri Sasson Cohen, Doron Orgil, Itsik Aroch
  • Patent number: 9278891
    Abstract: A system for a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis using a three-phase reactor in which a primary filter removes coarse catalyst particles from the product and in which catalyst fines are removed in a secondary filter. Some or all portion of the product wax from the secondary filter can be recycled back to the reactor, either as a back flush medium for the primary filter or directly to the slurry in the reactor, whereby removal of catalyst fines is rendered independent of the rate of wax production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: GTL.F1 AG
    Inventors: Pal Soraker, Manfred Ruppel, Dag Schanke, Matthias Wagner
  • Patent number: 9278892
    Abstract: A method for converting an alcohol to a hydrocarbon fraction having a lowered benzene content, the method comprising: converting said alcohol to a hydrocarbon fraction by contacting said alcohol, under conditions suitable for converting said alcohol to said hydrocarbon fraction, with a metal-loaded zeolite catalyst catalytically active for converting said alcohol to said hydrocarbon fraction, and contacting said hydrocarbon fraction with a benzene alkylation catalyst, under conditions suitable for alkylating benzene, to form alkylated benzene product in said hydrocarbon fraction. Also described is a catalyst composition useful in the method, comprising a mixture of (i) a metal-loaded zeolite catalyst catalytically active for converting said alcohol to said hydrocarbon, and (ii) a benzene alkylation catalyst, in which (i) and (ii) may be in a mixed or separated state. A reactor for housing the catalyst and conducting the reaction is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: UT-BATTELLE, LLC
    Inventors: Chaitanya K. Narula, Brian H. Davison, Martin Keller
  • Patent number: 9278893
    Abstract: Disclosed is the addition of C5 olefins to oligomerization feed stream has the counterintuitive effect of reducing the production of heavier oligomers over a uni-dimensional, ten-ring pore zeolite. Consequently, C5 olefins can be added to C4 olefins in an oligomerization feed stream to produce more gasoline and less distillate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Todd M. Kruse
  • Patent number: 9278894
    Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing oligomers from an alkane. The process comprises (a) contacting an alkane under dehydrogenation conditions in the presence of a dehydrogenation catalyst such as an iridium catalyst complex comprising iridium complexed with a benzimidiazolyl-containing ligand to form olefins, and (b) contacting the olefins prepared in step (a) under oligomerization conditions with an oligomerization catalyst such as a nickel, platinum or palladium metal catalyst complex comprising the metal complexed with a nitrogen containing bi- or tridentate ligand to prepare oligomers of the olefins, and hydrogenating the olefin oligomers. In one embodiment, the ligands of the catalyst complexes in step (a) and step (b) can be the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignees: Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Alan Stuart Goldman, Robert Timothy Stibrany, William L. Schinski
  • Patent number: 9278895
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process of catalytic fluorination in gas phase of product 1,1,1,2,3-pentachloropropane or/and 1,1,2,2,3-pentachloropropane into product 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene in presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Arkema France
    Inventors: Dominique Deur-Bert, Anne Pigamo, Nicolas Doucet, Laurent Wendlinger
  • Patent number: 9278896
    Abstract: Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials and/or starchy or sugary materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: XYLECO, INC.
    Inventor: Marshall Medoff
  • Patent number: 9278897
    Abstract: In a process for producing phenol and/or cyclohexanone, cyclohexylbenzene is contacted with an oxygen-containing gas to produce an oxidation effluent containing cyclohexylbenzene hydroperoxide. At least a portion of the cyclohexylbenzene hydroperoxide is then contacted with a cleavage catalyst to produce a cleavage effluent containing phenol and cyclohexanone and by-products including phenylcyclohexanol. The cleavage effluent or a neutralized product thereof also comprises at least one heteroatom-containing compound, which is separated from the cleavage effluent and/or the neutralized product thereof to leave a cleavage fraction lean in the heteroatom-containing compound and containing at least a portion of the phenylcyclohexanol. At least a portion of the phenylcyclohexanol is then contacted with a dehydration catalyst comprising a molecular sieve of the MCM-22 type to convert at least a portion of the phenylcyclohexanol to phenylcyclohexene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Keith H. Kuechler, Jihad M. Dakka, James R. Lattner, Christopher L. Becker, Edmund J. Mozeleski
  • Patent number: 9278898
    Abstract: A process for removing a cyclododecanone-rich fraction from a dehydrogenation mixture containing low boilers, cyclododecanone, medium boilers, cyclododecanol and high boilers is provided. According to the process, the cyclododecanone is separated from the cyclododecanol in a dividing wall column. The apparatus which is the dividing wall column is also provided within this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: EVONIK DEGUSSA GmbH
    Inventors: Luca Cameretti, Daniel Demicoli, Ralf Meier
  • Patent number: 9278899
    Abstract: Provided is a process for producing 3,5-dimethyldodecanoic acid, which is an active ingredient of the pheromone of California prionus, and 4-carboxy-3,5-dimethyl-3,5-dodecadienoic acid which is an intermediate useful for producing 3,5-dimethyldodecanoic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akihiro Baba, Takeshi Kinsho, Naoki Ishibashi
  • Patent number: 9278900
    Abstract: Provided is a process for producing 3,5-dimethyldodecanoic acid, which is an active ingredient of the pheromone of California prionus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Naoki Ishibashi, Akihiro Baba, Takeshi Kinsho
  • Patent number: 9278901
    Abstract: This invention pertains generally to prostacyclin formulations and methods for their use in promoting vasodilation, inhibiting platelet aggregation and thrombus formation, stimulating thrombolysis, inhibiting cell proliferation (including vascular remodeling), providing cytoprotection, preventing atherogenesis and inducing angiogenesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: United Therapeutics Corporation
    Inventors: Ken Phares, David Mottola, Roger Jeffs
  • Patent number: 9278902
    Abstract: Provided are a crystal form B of a compound having the structure as represented by formula I, and preparation method and use thereof. The X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) chart of the crystal form B has characteristic peaks at the following diffraction angles: 2.9±0.2°, 6.5±0.2°, 12.6±0.2°, 13.1±0.2° and 20.6±0.2°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Shanghai Techwell Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhijun Tang, Yubin Liu, Bingming He, Jun Yang, Xiaoming Ji
  • Patent number: 9278903
    Abstract: Provided are a crystal form A of a compound having the structure as represented by formula I, and preparation method and use thereof. The X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) chart of the crystal form A has characteristic peaks at the following diffraction angles: 2.9±0.2°, 13.6±0.2°, 17.3±0.2° and 18.6±0.2°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Shanghai Techwell Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhijun Tang, Yubin Liu, Bingming He, Jun Yang, Xiaoming Ji
  • Patent number: 9278904
    Abstract: The invention includes processes for the synthesis of amphetamine, dexamphetamine, methamphetamine, derivatives of these, including their salts, and novel precursors and intermediates obtained thereby, by synthesizing aziridine phosphoramidate compounds in specified solvents at specified temperatures, and then converting to a novel aryl or aryl-alkyl phosphoramidate precursors using an organometallic compound such as a copper salt, where the novel aryl or aryl-alkyl phosphoramidate precursor is then easily converted to the target compounds using known reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Chemapotheca, LLC
    Inventors: Harold Meckler, Brian Thomas Gregg, Jie Yang
  • Patent number: 9278905
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a compound having an amino group and/or a hydroxyl group from a substrate compound having an atomic group containing CO or CS by eliminating such atomic group. The substrate compound, having an atomic group containing CO or CS (for example, an amide, a carbamate, or the like), is allowed to react with a compound expressed by formula (I) below, at a temperature of 120° C. or lower, preferably in the presence of an ammonium salt, to eliminate such atomic group containing CO or CS. In formula (I) A may not be present, and in a case where A is present, A represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. H2N-A-NH2??(I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Kyushu University, National University Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi Ohshima, Hiroyuki Morimoto, Yuhei Shimizu
  • Patent number: 9278906
    Abstract: A process for hydrogenating aromatic di- and polyamines is provided comprising the steps of reacting the aromatic amine with hydrogen in the presence of a catalytic system, wherein the catalytic system comprises a heterogeneous catalyst comprising a metal selected from the group consisting of Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Re, Fe, Ru, Os, Co, Rh, Ir, Ni, Pd and/or Pt and a support, and wherein the catalyst system further comprises an organic nitro compound. Hydrogenation of aromatic di- and polyamines having two or more amino groups bound to the aromatic ring produces cycloaliphatic di- and polyamines, which are useful chemical intermediates, e.g., for further reaction with epoxides or isocyanates. The amino groups may also be converted to isocyanates via reaction with phosgene. The resulting cycloaliphatic di- and polyisocyanates may also be used as monomers for making polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Thomas E. Müller, Christoph Gürtler, Reinhard Halpaap, Ewa Gebauer-Henke, Walter Leitner, Patrick Tomkins, Christoph Thiebes
  • Patent number: 9278907
    Abstract: New compound 4-[ethyl(dimethyl)ammonio]butanoate, method of preparation thereof and use in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: JSC GRINDEKS
    Inventors: Ivars Kalvins, Maija Dambrova, Edgars Liepins, Osvalds Pugovics, Reinis Vilskersts, Janis Kuka, Solveiga Grinberga, Einars Loza
  • Patent number: 9278908
    Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for producing useful intermediates for the manufacture of NEP inhibitors or prodrugs thereof, in particular NEP inhibitors comprising a g-amino-d-biphenyl-a-methylalkanoic acid, or acid ester, backbone, such as N-(3-carboxyl-1-oxopropyl)-(4S)-(p-phenylphenylmethyl)-4-amino-(2R)-methyl butanoic acid ethyl ester or salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: David Hook, Jianguang Zhou, Yunzhong Li, Jie Ku
  • Patent number: 9278909
    Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that a remarkable improvement in the performance of maleimide thermosets can be achieved by incorporating amide-extended maleimides into an adhesive formulation. Amide-extended maleimides described herein can be used to toughen bismaleimide thermosetting materials without sacrificing any thermal stability. Amide-extended maleimides are readily prepared by reacting a bismaleimide with an appropriate amine via the well-known Michael addition reaction. Acylation of the resulting secondary amines provides the amide-extended maleimide. The acylating agent can also be used to introduce polymerizable functional groups into the backbones of these thermoset monomers. Amide-extended acrylate and methacrylate monomers can also be prepared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: DESIGNER MOLECULES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Dershem, Farhad G. Mizori
  • Patent number: 9278910
    Abstract: Compounds that bind the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor, methods of their synthesis, methods of their therapeutic and/or prophylactic use, and methods of their use in stabilizing GLP-1 receptor in vitro for crystallization of the GLP-1 receptor are provided. Certain compounds may have activity as modulators or potentiators with respect to glucagon receptor, GIP receptor, GLP-1 and GLP-2 receptors, and PTH receptor on their own or in the presence of receptor ligands such as GIP(1-42), PTH(1-34), Glucagon(1-29), GLP-2(1-33), GLP-1 (7-36), GLP-1 (9-36), oxyntomodulin and exendin variants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Receptos, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus F. Boehm, Esther Martinborough, Manisha Moorjani, Junko Tamiya, Liming Huang, Thomas Fowler, Andrew Novak, Premji Meghani, Enugurthi Brahmachary, Adam Richard Yeager
  • Patent number: 9278911
    Abstract: The present invention pertains, at least in part, to novel substituted 4-dedimethylamino tetracycline compounds. These tetracycline compounds can be used to treat numerous tetracycline compound-responsive states, such as bacterial infections and neoplasms, as well as other known applications for minocycline and tetracycline compounds in general, such as blocking tetracycline efflux and modulation of gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Nelson, Kwasi Ohemeng
  • Patent number: 9278912
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel C13-hydroxy derivatives of oleanolic acid, including those of the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds. Methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds, for example, as antioxidant inflammation modulators, and compositions thereof are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Xin Jiang, Christopher F. Bender, Melean Visnick
  • Patent number: 9278913
    Abstract: Compounds and methods useful for chemopreventative treatment of diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, and multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Trustees of Dartmouth College
    Inventors: Gordon W. Gribble, Tadashi Honda, Michael B. Sporn, Nanjoo Suh
  • Patent number: 9278914
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a feed composition and method of affecting the carcass composition by increasing the lean mass, reducing the fat mass, and/or reducing the percent fat mass comprising SARM compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: James T. Dalton, Duane D. Miller, Jeffrey D. Kearbey
  • Patent number: 9278915
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that have the ability to modulate the activity of GPR40 and are therefore useful in the treatment of GPR40 related disorders. In addition the invention relates to the compounds, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the uses of these compounds in the treatment of certain disorders related to GPR40 activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: CONNEXIOS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD
    Inventors: Jagannath Madanahalli Ranganath Rao, Nagarajan Arumugam, Mohd Mudabbir Ansari, Chandrasekhar Gudla, Shanmugam Pachiyappan, Manivannan Ramalingam, Jenson George, George Fernanda Arul, Kenchegowda Bommegowda, Y, Sathesh Kumar Angupillai, Ramamoorthy Kottamalai, Pradeep Jidugu, Shivanageshwara Rao, D
  • Patent number: 9278916
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparation of radiopharmaceutical precursors, and in particular protected amino acid derivatives which are used as precursors for production of radiolabeled amino acids for use in in vivo imaging procedures such as positron emission tomography (PET). Particularly, the invention relates to a process for preparation of a precursor of the [18F]-1-amino-3-fluorocyclobutanecarboxylic acid ([18F] FACBC) PET agent and particularly to the work-up process of this precursor removing generated salts from the intermediate composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: GE Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Tom Christian Berg, Anne Nilsen
  • Patent number: 9278917
    Abstract: The invention provides new processes for making and purifying amino acid compounds, which are useful in the preparation of AKT inhibitors used in the treatment of diseases such as cancer, including the compound (S)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-(4-((5R,7R)-7-hydroxy-5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[d]pyrimidin-4-yl)piperazin-1-yl)-3-(isopropylamino)propan-1-one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventor: Travis Remarchuk
  • Patent number: 9278918
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds having the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, W, A and B are as described herein, compositions including the compounds and methods of using the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd Buettelmann, Simona M. Ceccarelli, Aurelia Conte, Holger Kuehne, Bernd Kuhn, Werner Neidhart, Ulrike Obst Sander, Hans Richter
  • Patent number: 9278919
    Abstract: A method for preparing BTK inhibitor CC-292 of formula 1, comprising: (1) contacting a compound of formula 2 with a compound of formula 3 to obtain a compound of formula 4; (2) contacting the compound of formula 4 with a compound of formula 5 to obtain a compound of formula 6; (3) contacting the compound of formula 6 with trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride to obtain a compound of formula 7; and (4) contacting the compound of formula 7 with a compound of formula 8 to obtain the compound of formula 1,
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Yong Xu
  • Patent number: 9278920
    Abstract: Compounds selected from the group of N-unsubstituted or N-alkylated or N-acylated 14-O-[(amino(C0-4)alkyl-hydroxy-cycloalkyl- or bicycloalkylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins which are 14-O-[(amino(C0-4)alkyl-hydroxy-cyclobutylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[(amino(C0-4)alkyl-hydroxy-cyclopentylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[(amino(C0-4)alkyl-hydroxy-cycloheptylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[(amino(C0-4)alkyl-hydroxy-cyclooctylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, or 14-O-[(amino(C0-4)alkyl-hydroxy-bicycloalkylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, optionally in the form of a salt and/or a solvate, a pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and their use as pharmaceuticals, e.g. for the treatment of microbial infections and for the treatment of acne, optionally in combination with other pharmaceutically active agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Nabriva Therapeutics AG
    Inventors: Rosemarie Riedl, Klaus Thirring, Werner Heilmayer
  • Patent number: 9278921
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new crystalline phase of (3S,3S?) 4,4?-disulfanediylbis(3-aminobutane 1-sulfonic acid) (ABSD) with L-lysine and its use, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, and to processes for preparation thereof. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one crystalline phase of (3S,3S?) 4,4?-disulfanediylbis(3-aminobutane 1-sulfonic acid) (ABSD) with L-lysine and to the therapeutic or prophylactic use of such crystalline phase and compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Quantum Genomics
    Inventors: Fabrice Balavoine, Jean-Marie Schneider, Gérard Coquerel, Nicolas Couvrat
  • Patent number: 9278922
    Abstract: Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: ABBVIE INC.
    Inventors: Pamela L. Donner, Lissa T. Nelson, Tammie K. Jinkerson, Ryan G. Keddy, Christopher E. Motter, Mark A. Matulenko, Allan C. Krueger, David A. DeGoey, Sachin V. Patel, John T. Randolph, Warren M. Kati, Charles W. Hutchins, Todd N. Soltwedel
  • Patent number: 9278923
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protection from neuron cell death.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Board of Regents of The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Steven L. McKnight, Joseph M. Ready, Andrew A. Pieper, Jef K. De Brabander
  • Patent number: 9278924
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions for lowering intracellular pH in a cell or population of cells from a subject comprising contacting the cell or population of cells with a therapeutically effective amount of 5-nonyloxytryptamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, stereoisomer, or derivatives thereof. These compounds are useful for acidification of cells, including cancer cells, which induces apoptosis and cell necrosis. Methods of use of these compounds, including in pharmaceutical compositions in conjunction with other biologically active agents, in treatment of cancers, including glioblastoma and related neuronal cancers are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventor: Eli Eliyahu Bar
  • Patent number: 9278925
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 3-(biphenyl-3-yl)-4-hydroxy-8-methoxy-1-azaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-2-ones, in particular for therapeutic purposes, to pharmaceutical compositions and to their use in therapy, in particular for the prophylaxis and therapy of neoplastic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Ningshu Liu, Kai Thede, Ursula Mönning, Arne Scholz, Christoph-Stephan Hilger, Ulf Bömer, Reiner Fischer
  • Patent number: 9278926
    Abstract: Provided is an aromatic amine derivative represented by the formula N(ArA)(ArB)(ArC) as an organic EL device material capable of reducing the driving voltage of an organic EL device, and improving its luminous efficiency and device lifetime. ArA represents the formula (II-1) or (II-2). La represents an arylene group or the like, Ara represents an aryl group or the like, and n represents 2 or 3. ArB represents the formula (III). Lb represents a single bond or the like, R1 and R2 each represent an alkyl group or the like, o and p each represent 0 to 3 or the like, X represents an oxygen atom or the like, and R3, R4 and R5 each represent an alkyl group or the like. ArC represents an aryl group, a heteroaryl group, or the formula (II-1), (II-2), or (III).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: IDEMITSU KOSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tomoki Kato
  • Patent number: 9278927
    Abstract: A heterocyclic compound represented by Formula 1 or Formula 2 below, and an organic light-emitting device including the heterocyclic compound. The organic light-emitting device may include an organic layer containing the heterocyclic compound, and thus may have a low driving voltage, a high-emission efficiency, and long lifespan characteristics. wherein R1 to R12, Ar1, Ar2, A, B, a, and b are defined as in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Kook Kim, Seok-Hwan Hwang, Hye-Jin Jung, Jin-O Lim, Sang-Hyun Han, Se-Jin Cho, Jong-Hyuk Lee
  • Patent number: 9278928
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of d-threo-ritalinic acid salt thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates a process for the preparation of d-threo-ritalinic acid salt via novel organic salts of intermediate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: ZCL CHEMICALS LIMITED
    Inventors: Nand Lal Agarwal, Rahul Arunbhai Bhavsar, Kunal Kamleshbhai Pathak
  • Patent number: 9278929
    Abstract: An improved process or method of synthesis of carfentanil and other potent opioid analgesics of the N-alkyl 4-substituted 4-piperdinylamide class which can be used as morphine substitutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Andrew J Walz, Fu-Lian Hsu
  • Patent number: 9278930
    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 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: AERPIO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Joseph H. Gardner
  • Patent number: 9278931
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a lysine-specific demethylase 1 inhibitory action, and useful as a medicament such as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for cancer, and central nervous system diseases, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Naoki Tomita, Shigeo Kajii, Douglas Robert Cary, Daisuke Tomita, Shinichi Imamura, Ken Tsuchida, Satoru Matsuda, Ryujiro Hara, Yusuke Tominari
  • Patent number: 9278932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline 2-Chloro-N-(4-chloro-3-pyridin-2-ylphenyl)-4-methylsulfonylbenzamide (I) designated as Form-SV and process for preparation thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising crystalline Form-SV or non-crystalline form of (2-chloro-N-(4-chloro-3-(pyridin-2-yl)phenyl)-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzamide, useful in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: SHILPA MEDICARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Rafiuddin Dr, Vinod Kumar Singh, Nagnnath Kokare, Akshaykant Chaturvedi
  • Patent number: 9278933
    Abstract: The invention describes an improved synthesis for piperazine derivatized with nicotinic acid and a benzyl moiety. The product compounds are useful for treatment of neurological conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: NEURALSTEM, INC.
    Inventors: Sripathy Venkatraman, Syed Mahmood, Bingidimi I. Mobele, Olga Lapina, Kellie Vercoe, Ying Li, Jonathan Salsbury, Mark McLaws
  • Patent number: 9278934
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for producing fine particles of aripiprazole anhydride crystals B. The method for producing fine particles of aripiprazole anhydride crystals B comprises the steps of: (1) heating and dissolving crude aripiprazole in a lower alcohol, and subsequently cooling the resulting mixture to precipitate crystals to obtain crystals of aripiprazole lower alcohol solvate; (2) subjecting the crystals of aripiprazole lower alcohol solvate to wet-milling in the form of a slurry containing the lower alcohol; and (3) subjecting the dispersion of the wet-milled crystals to solid-liquid separation to obtain the crystals, and heating the crystals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takuji Bando, Katsuhiko Yano, Makoto Fukana, Satoshi Aoki
  • Patent number: 9278935
    Abstract: A method for preparing a fluorinated organic compound (II) from an organic compound (I) comprising at least one nucleofugal group Nu, and also a preparation of different specific organic compounds, in particular a fluoro-methylpyrazole compound. The method comprises: a reaction, in the presence of water, of the organic compound (I) and at least one salt providing at least one fluoride anion; and a replacement of at least one nucleofugal group Nu of the compound (I) with a fluorine atom, in order to obtain the fluorinated organic compound (II).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: RHODIA OPERATIONS
    Inventors: Olivier Buisine, Michael Dejoux