Patents Issued in May 31, 2016
  • Patent number: 9351954
    Abstract: Provided herein are multicyclic compounds, methods of their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of their use. For example, disclosed herein are compounds having formula (IIa) shown below, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof, wherein the variables are defined herein. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various neurological disorders, including but not limited to, psychosis and schizophrenia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignees: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc., PGI Drug Discovery LLC.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, John Emmerson Campbell, Michael Charles Hewitt, Una Campbell, Taleen G. Hanania
  • Patent number: 9351955
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds according to Formula I: wherein R1 is as defined herein. The present invention relates to compounds and their use in the treatment of cystic fibrosis, methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treatment cystic fibrosis by administering a compound of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Galapagos NV
    Inventors: Steven Emiel Van Der Plas, Hans Kelgtermans, Sébastien Jean Jacques Cédric Dropsit Montovert, Sébastien Laurent Xavier Martina, Martin James Inglis Andrews
  • Patent number: 9351956
    Abstract: This invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising substantially enantiomerically pure lipoamide and derivatives thereof and methods of use of such compositions to modulate signaling pathways for the treatment of diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: GeroNova Research Inc.
    Inventor: David Carlson
  • Patent number: 9351957
    Abstract: The present invention provides an amorphous form of apremilast and process for preparation thereof. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an amorphous apremilast and one or more of pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients or diluents used for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Cadila Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Brij Khera, Kumar Kamlesh Singh, Santosh Devidas Diwakar, Chetan Jayantibhai Vasava, Anil Kumar Shivprasad Tiwari
  • Patent number: 9351958
    Abstract: Provided is a composition for use in treating a skin condition, the composition comprising: (a) a first component comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane compound; and (b) a second component comprising a substituted or unsubstituted retinoid compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: SKINTECH LIFE SCIENCE LIMITED
    Inventor: David Alpert
  • Patent number: 9351959
    Abstract: Effective treatments of pain and/or inflammation from degenerative disc disease and/or facet joint are provided. Through the administration of an effective amount of at least one alpha adrenergic agonist at or near a degenerative disc and/or facet joint, one can reduce, prevent or treat pain and/or inflammation caused by the degenerative disc disease and/or facet joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: William F. McKay
  • Patent number: 9351960
    Abstract: The invention relates to medicine and comprises an agent for the treatment of a viral hepatitis C, which is glutaryl histamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. This agent can also be administered in combination with a pegylated interferon and ribavirin. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a viral hepatitis C. This invention solves the problem of providing a novel agent, which is effective in the treatment of a viral hepatitis C and makes it possible to produce a sustained virologic response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: OBSCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTIYU “PHARMENTERPRISES”
    Inventors: Vladimir Evgenievich Nebolsin, Dmitry Yurievich Konstantinov, Larisa Leonidovna Popova, Elena Alekseevna Strebkova, Petr Grigorievich Deryabin
  • Patent number: 9351961
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating multiple sclerosis by administering biotin. The invention also provides methods for treating sequelae after multiple sclerosis attacks by administering biotin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris
    Inventor: Frédéric Sedel
  • Patent number: 9351962
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of cystic fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating CFTR mediated diseases using such modulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara Hadida-Ruah, Fredrick Van Goor, Mark Miller, Jason McCartney, Jinglan Zhou, Vijayalaksmi Arumugam
  • Patent number: 9351963
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing infections in mammals, by administering to a mammal a therapeutically effective amount of at least one defensin-like molecule, e.g., in a composition that includes such molecule. Also disclosed are kits that include such molecules, or compositions that include such molecules, as well as instructions for using such molecules to treat a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Inventors: Erik De Leeuw, Alexander D. Mackerell, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9351964
    Abstract: Compounds, such as compounds of Formula (I), that selectively inhibit pathological production of human vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and compositions comprising such Compounds are described. Compounds that inhibit viral replication or the production of viral RNA or DNA or viral protein and compositions comprising such Compounds are described. Also described are methods of reducing VEGF using such Compounds and methods for treating cancer and non-neoplastic conditions involving the administration of such Compounds. Further described are methods of inhibiting viral replication or the production of viral RNA or DNA or viral protein using such Compounds and methods for treating viral infections involving the administration of such Compounds. The Compounds may be administered as a single agent therapy or in combination with one or more additional therapies to a human in need of such treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Almstead, Tamil Arasu, Soongyu Choi, Liangxian Cao, Jeffrey Allen Campbell, Donald Corson, Thomas W. Davis, Jason D. Graci, Zhengxian Gu, Peter Seongwoo Hwang, William Lennox, Harry H. Miao, Langdon Miller, Young-Choon Moon, Hongyan Qi, Christopher Trotta, Marla L. Weetall
  • Patent number: 9351965
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or ester thereof, wherein R, R1, R2, R3, m and are as defined herein. The compounds are ERK inhibitors. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that comprise the above compounds, and methods of treating cancer using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Gerald W. Shipps, Jr., Xiaohua Huang, Yongqi Deng, Liang Zhu, Alan B. Cooper, Binyuan Sun, Abdelghani Achab, Sie-Mun Lo
  • Patent number: 9351966
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising omeprazole, lansoprazole and sodium bicarbonate. Methods of using such compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventor: Jeffrey O. Phillips
  • Patent number: 9351967
    Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for inducing an increase in fatty acid oxidation or mitochondrial biogenesis, reducing weight gain, inducing weight loss, or increasing Sirt1, Sirt3, or AMPK activity are provided herein. Such compositions can contain synergizing amounts of a sirtuin-pathway activators, including but not limited to resveratrol, in combination with beta-hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB), keto isocaproic acid (KIC), leucine, or combinations of HMB, KIC and leucine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: NuSirt Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Zemel, E. Douglas Grindstaff, II, Antje Bruckbauer
  • Patent number: 9351968
    Abstract: Methods of treating developmental disorders by administering a pharmaceutical composition of pipradrol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are provided. The methods may be used to treat conditions such as epilepsy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) and Dravet syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: OVID THERAPEUTICS INC
    Inventor: Matthew During
  • Patent number: 9351969
    Abstract: The present application relates to cycloalkylpyridin-2-amines derivates of formula (I) or stereoisomers thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present application also relates to the process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I). The present application further describes the compounds of formula (I) as cholesteryl ester-transfer protein (CETP) inhibitors. The present application further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) or stereoisomers thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
    Inventors: Anima Boruah, Shanavas Alikunju
  • Patent number: 9351970
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein Ar can be one six-membered or two fused six-membered aromatic rings; R8 and R9 can be hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, halogen, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, nitro, cyano, alkyoxy, aryloxy, thiol, alkylthiol, arythiol, or aryl; Q can be O, S or CY2, where Y may be H, alkyl or halogen; X can be O, NH, S, N-alkyl, (CHR2)m where m is 1 to 10, and CY2; Z can be O, S, NH, or N-alkyl; U? is H and U? can be H or CH2; wherein: T can be OH, H, halogen, O-alkyl, O-acyl, O-aryl, CN, NH2 or N3; T? and T? can be H or halogen; and W can be H or a phosphate group. Compounds show anti-viral activity, for example with respect to varicella zoster virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignees: Rega Foundation, University College Cardiff Consultants Limited
    Inventors: Christopher McGuigan, Jan Balzarini
  • Patent number: 9351971
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chemotherapeutic cancer treatment in which compounds (BH3Is) are administered to a mammal to treat B-cell Lymphoma or other hematopoietic cancers, including diseases associated with MCL-1. The invention also provides a method for treating types of hematopoietic cancers, such as B-cell lymphoma, using a combination of one or more disclosed compounds in combination with other therapes, for example, 26S proteasome inhibitors, such as, for example, Bortezomib. The invention also relates to autoimmune treatment with pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more disclosed compounds. The invention also relates to methods for identifying compounds, for example, compounds of the BH3 mimic class, that have unique in vitro properties that predict in vivo efficacy against B-cell lymphoma tumors and other cancers as well as autoimmune disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Eutropics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Cardone, Xiang Y. Yu, Andrew F. Kolodziej
  • Patent number: 9351972
    Abstract: The present invention includes a composition comprising a compound, such as a 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine, 2,4,6-triaminopyrimidine, 2,4-diamino-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine or 2,4-diamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine, that is useful in the treatment of breathing control diseases or disorders in a subject in need thereof. The present invention also includes a method of treating a respiratory disease or disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition of the invention. The present invention further includes a method of preventing destabilizing or stabilizing breathing rhythm in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Galleon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott L. Dax, Richard Woodward, Sean Peng
  • Patent number: 9351973
    Abstract: This invention relates to pyrazolopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Yusheng Xiong, Swapan Kumar Samanta, Bheemashankar A. Kulkarni
  • Patent number: 9351974
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, as shown below and defined herein: pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, synthesis, intermediates, formulations, and methods of disease treatment therewith, including treatment of cancers, such as tumors driven or mediated at least in part by RSK. This Abstract is not limiting of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: OSI Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Meizhong Jin, Mridula Kadalbajoo, An-Hu Li, Mark J. Mulvihill, Kam W. Siu, Arno G. Steinig, Jing Wang
  • Patent number: 9351975
    Abstract: Controlled-release preparations of oxcarbazepine and derivatives thereof for once-a-day administration are disclosed. The inventive compositions comprise solubility- and/or release enhancing agents to provide tailored drug release profiles, preferably sigmoidal release profiles. Methods of treatment comprising the inventive compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Padmanabh P. Bhatt, Argaw Kidane, Kevin Edwards
  • Patent number: 9351976
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising sorbitan esters of carboxylic acids that are useful for the delivery of anti-psychotic drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: ALKERMES PHARMA IRELAND LIMITED
    Inventors: Jason M. Perry, Daniel R. Deaver, Magali B. Hickey, Julius F. Remenar, Jennifer Vandiver
  • Patent number: 9351977
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to generally methods for treating mammographic breast density and/or breast stiffness in a patient in need thereof, such as a premenopausal or perimenopausal patient, comprising the administration of an effective amount of androgenic agent and an effective amount of an aromatase inhibitor. These methods may also be useful in post-menopausal woman.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: CHAVAH PTY LTD.
    Inventor: Stephen Nigel Birrell
  • Patent number: 9351978
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for detecting and/or confirming the neurogenesis effect of cholesterol and/or oxysterol utilizing adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs). Further provided are methods of promoting neurogenesis in ADSCs. Also provided are methods for the use of cholesterol and/or oxysterol for the production of a neurologic component that may be incorporated into a nutritional composition for promoting neurogenesis in a pediatric subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Chenzhong Kuang, Yan Xiao, Dirk Hondmann, Eduard Poels, Zeina Jouni
  • Patent number: 9351979
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting vascular hyperpermeability in an animal in need thereof. The method comprises administering a vascular-hyperpermeability-inhibiting amount of a danazol compound to the animal. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a danazol compound to the animal accounting for the body fat content of the animal. The invention also provides a method of modulating the cytoskeleton of an endothelial cell in an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: David Bar-Or
  • Patent number: 9351980
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of di-aspirin (bis(2-carboxyphenyl)succinate) and its derivatives in the treatment of colon and colorectal cancer. It also relates to novel derivatives of di-aspirin and to a method of synthesis of the di-aspirin and its derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: The University of Wolverhampton
    Inventors: Christopher John Perry, Iain Douglas Nicholl
  • Patent number: 9351981
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to uses of PKC-iota inhibitors for treatment of breast cancer. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides novel uses of 1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide, 5-amino-1-[2,3-dihydroxy-4-[(phosphonooxy)methyl]cyclopentyl]-,[1R-(1?, 2?, 3?, 4?)] (ICA-1) and related compounds for treatment of breast cancer. The compounds of the subject invention have potent anti-proliferative effects against human breast cancer cells. The compounds of the subject invention also inhibit the phosphorylation of IKK-?/IKK-?, induce chromatin condensation, and/or induce DNA fragmentation in cancer cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
    Inventors: Mildred Enid Acevedo-Duncan, Diondra Denise Hill, David A. Ostrov
  • Patent number: 9351982
    Abstract: A method of enhancing cardiovascular health includes administering a therapeutic amount of a composition comprising krill oil reacted with astaxanthin. A medicine delivery system for the method and composition includes an inner capsule containing carotenoids and an outer capsule in which the inner capsule is contained within the outer capsule and the outer capsule containing a therapeutically effective amount of krill oil. In one example, the carotenoids comprise at least S,S?-astaxanthin derived from Haematococcus pluvialis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: U.S. NUTRACEUTICALS, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck
  • Patent number: 9351983
    Abstract: The present invention refers to glycerophosphoinositols (GPIs) and derivatives thereof for use in the treatment of pathologies related to a Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated tissue-factor (TF) activity, as pathologies induced by high bacteremia, i.e. septic shock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE
    Inventors: Daniela Corda, Pasquale Zizza, Alberto Luini, Stefania Mariggio'
  • Patent number: 9351984
    Abstract: A novel pharmaceutical composition is provided by which nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are added directly to phospholipid-containing oil such as lecithin oils or to a bio-compatible oil to which an phospholipid has been added to make a NSAID-containing formulation that possess low gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity and enhanced therapeutic activity to treat or prevent inflammation, pain, fever, platelet aggregation, tissue ulcerations and/or other tissue disorders. The composition of the invention are in the form of a non-aqueous solution, paste, suspension, dispersion, colloidal suspension or in the form of an aqueous emulsion or microemulsion for internal, oral, direct or topical administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventor: Lenard M. Lichtenberger
  • Patent number: 9351985
    Abstract: Described herein are topical pain compositions comprising between 15 and 90% mannitol, for use in the treatment of pain, itch and other cutaneous nerve conditions. The resulting compositions may be in the form of creams, gels, lotions, ointments, foams, suppositories, and sprays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventors: Helene Bertrand, Marylene Kyriazis
  • Patent number: 9351986
    Abstract: Methods for preparing monomeric cytotoxic drug/carrier conjugates with a drug loading significantly higher than in previously reported procedures and with decreased aggregation and low conjugate fraction (LCF) are described. Cytotoxic drug derivative/antibody conjugates, compositions comprising the conjugates and uses of the conjugates are also described. Monomeric calicheamicin derivative/anti-CD22 antibody conjugates, compositions comprising the conjugates and uses of the conjugates are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: WYETH HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Kunz, Justin Keith Moran, Joseph Thomas Rubino, Neera Jain, Eugene Joseph Vidunas, John McLean Simpson, Nishith Merchant, John Francis DiJoseph, Mark Edward Ruppen, Nitin Krishnaji Damle, Paul David Robbins, Andrew George Popplewell
  • Patent number: 9351987
    Abstract: The present invention further relates to ivermectin, most preferably formulated as an implant for administration of pet and domestic animals. These formulations provide long term protection against Dirofilaria parasites, without the risks for secondary adverse events of conventional formulations. Preferred formulations are implants and are administered at least twice a year, once a year, or at least once in 18 months, up to 24 months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: CEVA SANTE ANIMALE
    Inventors: Patrick Forget, Vassilios Kaltsatos, Stephan Warin
  • Patent number: 9351988
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of macrocyclic lactones, in particular avermectins, in the treatment of conditions whose formation, occurrence, development or growth is associated with aberrant Wnt signalling, in particular the treatment of colorectal cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSITE DE GENEVE
    Inventors: Ariel Ruiz Altaba, Christophe Mas
  • Patent number: 9351989
    Abstract: This invention is directed to phosphoroamidate and phosphorodiamidate derivatives including the compounds of formula (I) having the structure wherein U, V, W, Z, R1, X1, X2, and Y are defined herein. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are useful in the treatment of viral infections in mammals infected by a virus in the Flaviviridae family of viruses, in particular hepatitis C virus (HCV). The compounds of this invention may be prepared by various methods known in the art of organic chemistry in general and nucleoside and nucleotide analog synthesis in particular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignees: INHIBITEX, INC., UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Chris McGuigan, Karolina Madela, Claire Bourdin, John Vernachio, Stanley Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 9351990
    Abstract: An ophthalmic solution is provided. The ophthalmic solution is hypertonic. The ophthalmic solution includes a polysaccharide having an average molecular weight of between about 40,000 grams per mole and about 150,000 grams per mole. A packaged ophthalmic solution for preventing the ophthalmic solution from being exposed to CO2 and other contaminants is also provided. The ophthalmic solution can be used to treat recurrent corneal erosion. The ophthalmic solution can also be used as a prophylactic to prevent recurrent corneal erosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Theo Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: John M. Szabocsik
  • Patent number: 9351991
    Abstract: An ophthalmic solution is provided. The ophthalmic solution is hypertonic. The ophthalmic solution includes a polysaccharide having an average molecular weight of between about 40,000 grams per mole and about 150,000 grams per mole. A packaged ophthalmic solution for preventing the ophthalmic solution from being exposed to CO2 and other contaminants is also provided. The ophthalmic solution can be used to treat recurrent corneal erosion. The ophthalmic solution can also be used as a prophylactic to prevent recurrent corneal erosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Theo Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: John M. Szabocsik
  • Patent number: 9351992
    Abstract: Preparations of polysaccharides lacking substantial anticoagulant activity are provided herein. Methods of making and using such preparations are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: MOMENTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Mallikarjun Sundaram, Takashi Kei Kishimoto, Sucharita Roy
  • Patent number: 9351993
    Abstract: Compositions are described comprising a polymer; a non-physiological pH solution; and a visualization agent; wherein the polymer is soluble in the non-physiological pH solution and insoluble at a physiological pH. Methods of forming the solutions and polymers are disclosed as well as methods of therapeutic use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory M. Cruise, Michael J. Constant, Joshua Garretson
  • Patent number: 9351994
    Abstract: Described are methods and systems for delivering a pharmaceutical gas to a patient. The methods and systems provide varying quantities of pharmaceutical gas delivered to the patient in two or more breaths based on the monitored respiratory rate or changes in the patient's respiratory rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt Hospital Products IP Limited
    Inventors: Frederick J. Montgomery, Duncan P. Bathe
  • Patent number: 9351995
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ionic compositions for enhancing wound healing, particularly in the sinonasal cavity. The ionic components of the composition can include potassium, calcium, rubidium, zinc, bromide, and magnesium in an isotonic solution. In other embodiments, the ionic components of the composition can include magnesium, bromide, sulfate, sodium, and chloride. Methods of enhancing wound healing, enhancing sinonasal mucosal healing, promoting mucosal reciliation, and debriding tissue by administering the compositions of the present invention are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: RED OAX HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Powers
  • Patent number: 9351996
    Abstract: A topical skin cream composition having as one of its main objects to provide a topical skin cream having anti-biotic properties to prevent infection in wounds. In addition the combination of components in the composition help combat the effects of aging as well as help ward off psoriasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: Sayed Antar
  • Patent number: 9351997
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating cancer using a coadministration strategy that combines local codelivery of a therapeutic agent and an intracellular penetration enhancing agent, and optionally in further combination with local administration of an immunotherapeutic agent, such as a cancer vaccine or NKT agonist. The invention also provides a method for treating cancer using an intracellular penetration enhancing agent. The methods of the invention aim to substantially kill and/or destroy the target tumor cells, as well as those cancerous cells that have metastasized to other parts of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Intensity Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Lewis H. Bender
  • Patent number: 9351998
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of maintaining, and methods of restoring, a desired calcium homeostasis in a non-human terrestrial animal by administering an effective amount of one or more Calcium-Sensing Receptor modulators (CaSRs) to the animal. The invention further provides methods of reducing foot lesions in chickens. The invention also relates to food compositions useful in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: MARICAL, INC.
    Inventors: H. William Harris, Jr., Marlies Betka, Chris Frederick Holm, Steven Harold Jury
  • Patent number: 9351999
    Abstract: Methods and kits for treating a cardiac arrhythmia using a platelet rich plasma (PRP) composition are provided. Any type of arrhythmia may be treated using the PRP composition. The PRP composition may comprise PRP developed using blood collected from a patient suffering the cardiac arrhythmia. The PRP composition may be buffered to a physiological pH and may include one or more anti-arrhythmic agents, anti-coagulants, or other drugs. The PRP composition may be delivered using a nebulizer, minimally invasively, or surgically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventors: Allan Kumar Mishra, Todd Jeffrey Brinton
  • Patent number: 9352000
    Abstract: A method of treating a medical condition in which suppression of effector T cells is beneficial in a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a CCL1 polypeptide, thereby treating the medical condition in the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: RAPPAPORT FAMILY INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN THE MEDICAL SCIENCES
    Inventors: Nathan Karin, Yiftah Barsheshet, Gizi Wildbaum
  • Patent number: 9352001
    Abstract: A method of manipulating allogeneic cells for use in allogeneic cell therapy protocols is described. The method provides a composition of highly activated allogeneic T-cells which are infused into immunocompetent cancer patients to elicit a novel anti-tumor immune mechanism called the “Mirror Effect”. In contrast to current allogeneic cell therapy protocols where T-cells in the graft mediate the beneficial graft vs. tumor (GVT) and detrimental graft vs. host (GVH) effects, the allogeneic cells of the present invention stimulate host T-cells to mediate the “mirror” of these effects. The mirror of the GVT effect is the host vs. tumor (HVT) effect. The “mirror” of the GVH effect is the host vs. graft (HVG) effect. The effectiveness and widespread application of the anti-tumor GVT effect is limited by the severe toxicity of the GVH effect. In the present invention, the anti-tumor HVT effect occurs in conjunction with a non-toxic HVG rejection effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: IMMUNOVATIVE THERAPIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Michael Har-Noy
  • Patent number: 9352002
    Abstract: Methods for promoting angiogenesis comprising administering platelet-rich plasma to a site and stimulating the site with an electromagnetic field. Platelets include platelet-rich plasma and compositions can further include stem cells such as adipose stromal cells and cells derived from bone marrow aspirate. Methods also comprise isolating platelets from a patient's blood, forming a composition including the platelets, delivering the composition to a site in need of treatment, and electrically stimulating the site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: BIOMET BIOLOGICS, LLC
    Inventors: Joel C. Higgins, Bruce Simon, Jennifer E. Woodell-May
  • Patent number: 9352003
    Abstract: The disclosure provides implants containing a plurality of particles containing at least one population of viable osteogenic cells adherent to and resident in an osteoconductive matrix or at least one viable population of osteogenic cells caused to be in contact with the osteoconductive matrix; methods of fabricating the implants; and use of the implants in bone repair. The implant further contains an osteoinductive component. An example of an osteoinductive component is a demineralized bone matrix in the form of particles or fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Eric Semler, Alex Callahan, Joed Canales, Katrina Carroll, Anouska Dasgupta, Roman Shikanovich