Patents Issued in September 27, 2016
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Patent number: 9452135Abstract: The present invention generally relates to dosage forms for oral administration including one or more gelling agents. In particular, the present invention is directed to gelling agent-based dosage forms that are easily administered and taken, or swallowed. The present invention is also directed to gelling agent-based dosage forms that exhibit relatively low syneresis, are thermally stable, exhibit substantially constant active ingredient concentration, and/or exhibit one or more advantageous rheological properties. In particular, the present invention is directed to such gels containing one or more omega-3 fatty acids. The gelling agent-based dosage forms of the present invention are suitable for administration of a relatively large dose of active ingredient. The gelling agent-based dosage forms of the present invention are also suitable for administration of multiple active ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Particle Dynamics International, LLCInventors: Irwin Jacobs, Stephen Gee, Paul Brady
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Patent number: 9452136Abstract: The present invention relates to reverse micelle system based on sterols, acylglycerols, phospholipids or sphingolipids and nucleic acids. The reverse micelle system of the invention is able to cross mucosa and cellular membranes. It thus allows vectorization of nucleic acids to target sites. It is advantageously useful in the pharmaceutical and dietetic fields.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: MEDESIS PHARMAInventor: Jean-Claude Maurel
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Patent number: 9452137Abstract: A topical composition which includes a silica microspheres and an active ingredient in the amount of 0.01 to 15.0% w/w wherein the active ingredient is selected from adapalene, an antibiotic, tazarotene, tretinoin, a retinoid, or any combination thereof. The topical composition may also include benzoyl peroxide as an active ingredient. The topical compositions provide sustained release of the active ingredient so as to reduce skin irritation.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: PERRIGO ISRAEL PHARMACETICALS LTD.Inventors: Marina Shevachman, Amira Ze' Evi, Eilon Asculai, Batella Binyaminovich, Nir Avram
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Patent number: 9452138Abstract: Formulations and methods are disclosed which provide controlled, sustained release of a biologic therapeutic to a space within the body. More specifically, formulations comprising a plurality of hydrophilic polymer strands, and methods of forming and administering such formulations, are disclosed. In some embodiments, the formulations exhibit a burst release, an initial release, a triphasic release, and release over thirty to ninety days of the biologic therapeutic. In some embodiments, the formulations exhibit reversible precipitation of the biologic therapeutic into precipitates having a diameter of about 50 nm to about 10 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Mikael Trollsas, John Stankus, James Su, Syed Hossainy, Joshua Takeshi Smith, Shadid Askar
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Patent number: 9452139Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a dry powder composition comprising porous carrier particles associated with one, two, three or more micronized drugs or APIs wherein an ordered mixture between the micronized drug or drugs and the carrier particle results, such that the micronized drug or drugs adhere strongly to the carrier particles forming a stable ordered mixture of respirable agglomerates. Embodiments of the present invention further comprise a spray-drying process to create the respirable agglomerates. Embodiments of the present invention further relate to the use of the dry powder formulation comprising respirable agglomerates for the treatment of a patient having a disease or condition which is treatable thereby.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Michael Hartman, Thomas E Tarara, Patrick Teung, Jeffry G Weers
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Patent number: 9452140Abstract: Disclosed are a composition of a vegetable soft capsule having excellent elasticity and an excellent adhesive property, provided in the form of a thin film, and having improved productivity and disintegration, and a method of preparing the same. Based on 35.3 weight part of the starch and the carrageenan, 7 weight part of the starch and 3 weight part of carrageenan are provided. In 35.3 weight part of the starch and the carrageenan, the starch contains 17.65 weight part of corn starch, 3.53 weight part of tapioca starch, and 3.53 weight part of potato starch are provided based on the weight ratio, and the carrageenan contains 7.592 weight part of iota carrageenan, 2.118 weight part of kappa carrageenan, 0.8 weight part of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), 0.04 weigh part of arabic gum, and 0.04 weight part of Levan. Together with 35.3 weight part of the starch and the carrageenan, 17.7 weight part of glycerin, and 47 weight part of purified water are composited.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Chang Sung Softgel System LtdInventor: Ju-su Kim
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Patent number: 9452141Abstract: The present invention provides an acid resistant capsule shell composition comprising a water-soluble enteric polymer, a water-soluble film forming polymer, a coagulant, and a gelling aid. The water-soluble enteric polymer comprises hydrophobic functional groups and hydrophilic functional groups. The present invention further provides a process for preparing an acid resistant capsule shell comprising: dissolving said acid resistant capsule shell composition in deionized water to form a capsule shell solution; heating and then cooling the capsule shell solution to form a capsule shell stock solution; dipping a pin into the capsule shell stock solution and then removing the pin to form a film-coated pin; and drying the film-coated pin to form the acid resistant capsule shell. The acid resistant capsule shell has acidic resistance and the process for preparing the acid resistant capsule shell involves no organic solvent; hence, the problem of organic solvent residues can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Dah Feng Capsule Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ruei-Jan Chang, Chien-Jen Wu, Yi-Huei Lin
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Patent number: 9452142Abstract: An oral dosage form for administration to an animal comprising a biologically utilizable form of calcium and an extended release system that maintains the calcium level in the animal's bloodstream at a substantially beneficial level for a defined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Pradnya Beke, Ashish Patel, Stephanie Petaway-Hickson
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Patent number: 9452143Abstract: The invention relates to matrix and layer compositions comprising a first polymer. The matrix and layer compositions are useful in the delivery of bioactives. In particular, the matrices and layers may have advantageous properties including mechanical properties and protection of bioactives and may also provide for pH-dependent release of a bioactive.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Houston Stephen Smith, Matthew J. Fischer, Graciela B. Arhancet, Rangarani Karnati, John A. Hume, Xiaojun Wang
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Patent number: 9452144Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fibrous tissue sealant in the form of an anhydrous fibrous sheet comprising a first component which is a fibrous polymer containing electrophilic or nucleophilic groups and a second component capable of crosslinking the first component when the sheet is exposed to an aqueous medium, thereby forming a crosslinked hydrogel that is adhesive to biological tissue. The fibrous tissue sealant may be useful as a general tissue adhesive for medical and veterinary applications such as wound closure, supplementing or replacing sutures or staples in internal surgical procedures, tissue repair, and to prevent post-surgical adhesions. The fibrous tissue sealant may be particularly suitable for use as a hemostatic sealant to stanch bleeding from surgical or traumatic wounds.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Actamax Surgical Materials, LLCInventors: Samuel David Arthur, Tao Huang, William Gerald DiMaio, Jr., George K. Kodokian
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Patent number: 9452145Abstract: A drug-containing patch allows transdermal administration of a drug. The patch features a hydrophobic reservoir containing the drug, where the reservoir has a first surface and a second surface. A drug-impermeable backing overlies the first surface of the reservoir. A release sheet may overlie the second surface of the reservoir. The hydrophobic reservoir contains a drug and a hydrophobic matrix, where the hydrophobic matrix includes a hydrophobic filler in an amount which is effective to adsorb said drug; and a mixture of polyisobutylene and mineral oil. The hydrophobic matrix may contain hydrophobic colloidal silica as the hydrophobic filler. The hydrophobic reservoir layer may serve as a skin-contacting adhesive layer. Alternatively, a release-controlling adhesive layer may serve as the skin-contacting adhesive layer. The release-controlling adhesive layer may contain hydrophobic colloidal silica and a mixture of polyisobutylene and mineral oil.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Mylan IncInventors: Arunprasad Sivaraman, Tyler D. Simmons, Gregory T. Fieldson, Adam C. Sorensen, Jeffrey E. Cortopassi
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Patent number: 9452146Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving the bioavailability of a variety of compounds such as phenolic acids, polyphenols, hydroxyl-cinnamic acids, curcumin, curcumin analogs, curcuminoids, etc., using milk protein concentrate and/or similar milk protein products.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS (IRELAND) LTD.Inventors: Brent L. Petersen, Melinda M. Moss, Niels J. Palmer
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Patent number: 9452147Abstract: Compositions, formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits comprise contacting a targeted fat deposit with a composition comprising long acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a compound that reduces desensitization of the target tissue to the long acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, for example, glucocorticosteroids and/or ketotifen. Embodiments of the composition are administered, for example, by injection, and/or transdermally.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: NEOTHETICS, INC.Inventor: John Daniel Dobak
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Patent number: 9452148Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of therapy. The invention particularly relates to insulin sensitizers and methods of regulating glucose homeostasis and to the therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of diseases and associated conditions, in which impaired glucose uptake due to insulin resistance is involved or implicated, such as diabetes, syndrome X, hyperglycaemia, vascular disease and kidney disease. The present invention further relates to compounds and agents and compositions thereof for use in the treatment methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Verva Pharmaceuticals LtdInventors: Gregory Royce Collier, Kenneth Russell Walder, James Alexander Campbell, Juan-Carlos Molero-Navajas, Nicky Konstantopoulos, Guy Yeoman Krippner
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Patent number: 9452149Abstract: Dialysis fluid compositions including 0.5 to 3 mM citrate, 1 to 5 mM total calcium, and 0 to 1.5 mM total magnesium. These dialysis fluid compositions include 0.10 to 0.2 mM more total calcium per 1 mM citrate within the dialysis fluid as compared to the calcium concentration ordinarily prescribed for a non-citrate containing dialysis fluid.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Gambro Lundia ABInventors: Anders Nilsson, Jan Sternby, Anders Wieslander
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Patent number: 9452150Abstract: A composition in which a preparation of the composition itself has an excellent disintegratability in the right place and excellent active ingredient releasability within the digestive tract, the active ingredient and the preparation itself have long-term stability, excellent ease of operation such as manufacturability and filling into containers, an amount sufficient for achieving physiological effects can be easily taken and swallowed, and can be absorbed rapidly from the digestive tract, thus the physiological effect can be expected. The composition is an easy-release jelly composition containing an emulsified polyvalent unsaturated fatty acid or derivative thereof in an amount exceedingly 10 mass % and further containing an emulsifying agent and a gallant. The easy-release jelly composition includes an emulsified polyunsaturated fatty acid or derivative thereof in an amount greater than 10 wt %, an emulsifying agent, and a gelling agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: MOCHIDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroki Ueshima, Shigeharu Suzuki, Naomi Yokomizo, Atsushi Sato, Hirosato Fujii
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Patent number: 9452151Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of blood lipid therapy comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland LimitedInventors: Mehar Manku, Ian Osterloh, Pierre Wicker, Rene Braeckman, Paresh Soni, Joseph S. Zakrzewski
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Patent number: 9452152Abstract: The invention relates to iron(III) complex compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them for the use as medicaments, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of iron deficiency symptoms and iron deficiency anemias.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Vifor (International) AGInventors: Thomas Bark, Wilm Buhr, Susanna Burckhardt, Michael Burgert, Camillo Canclini, Franz Dürrenberger, Felix Funk, Peter O. Geisser, Aris Kalogerakis, Simona Mayer, Erik Philipp, Stefan Reim, Diana Sieber, Jörg Schmitt, Katrin Schwarz
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Patent number: 9452153Abstract: Provided are amine derivative compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treating ophthalmic diseases and disorders, such as age-related macular degeneration and Stargardt's Disease, using said compounds and compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: ACUCELA INC.Inventors: Ian L. Scott, Vladimir A. Kuksa, Mark W. Orme, Feng Hong, Thomas L. Little, Jr., Ryo Kubota
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Patent number: 9452154Abstract: This invention relates to combinations of therapeutic molecules useful for treating hepatitis C virus infection. The present invention relates to methods, uses, dosing regimens, and compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.Inventors: William E. Delaney, IV, John O. Link, Hongmei Mo, David W. Oldach, Adrian S. Ray, William J. Watkins, Cheng Yong Yang, Weidong Zhong
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Patent number: 9452155Abstract: This invention relates to a composition, including penethamate (PNT) or a pharmaceutical equivalent thereof; and triacetin.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: BAYER NEW ZEALAND LTDInventors: Fadil Al Alawi, Karthigeyan Nanjan
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Patent number: 9452156Abstract: Described herein are formulations and methods for treating, inhibiting, preventing, delaying onset, or causing regression of a disease or condition relating to vascular permeability.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: SANTEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: David M. Kleinman, Thierry Nivaggioli, Mary E. Gerritsen, David A. Weber
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Patent number: 9452157Abstract: The present invention relates to rifaximin compositions comprising amino acids, characterized in that they increase rifaximin solubility in aqueous solutions and are useful in the treatment of disease wherein amino acids and rifaximin are efficacious. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising rifaximin or one of the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and one or more amino acid(s), wherein the molar ratio between the amino acid(s) and rifaximin is from 1:1 to 10:1, together with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The present invention further relates to rifaximin crystals obtained by dissolving rifaximin and amino acids in solutions formed by ethanol/water and evaporating the solution.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Alfa Wassermann S.P.AInventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Laura Chelazzi, Fabrizia Grepioni, Dario Braga, Maddalena Kindt
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Patent number: 9452158Abstract: Disclosed herein are R-7-(3-aminomethyl-4-methoxyimino-3-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-[1,8]naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid and L-aspartic acid salt, process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical composition comprising the same for antimicrobial. Because the R-7-(3-aminomethyl-4-methoxyimino-3-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-[1,8]naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid and L-aspartic acid salt is more soluble and less toxic and has less side effects as an antimicrobial agent than hydrochloride and the other salts (D-aspartate and phosphate) conventionally used, the salt may be useful for oral and injectable administration.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: ARIBIO CO. LTD.Inventors: Dong Rack Choi, Jin Yang, Sue Hye Yoon, Sung Jae Pyun, Seung Hwan Kim, Seung Kyoo Seong, Jei Man Ryu
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Patent number: 9452159Abstract: A method or composition including 6-aminopyridin-3-ol derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for treating a disease caused by angiogenesis, the 6-aminopyridin-3-ol derivatives represented by Formula 1 or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have excellent neoangiogenesis inhibition effects in the chorioallantoic membrane model, and are suitable for use as a drug for the treatment of disease caused by angiogenesis.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: RESEARCH COOPERATION OF YEUNGNAM UNIVERSITYInventors: Byeong Seon Jeong, Jung Ae Kim, Dong Guk Kim, You Ra Kang, Tae Gyu Nam
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Patent number: 9452160Abstract: It is an object of the present invention that the novel nicotinic receptor antagonists disclosed herein may be used in a broad array of clinical or medicinal facets. For example, it is a contemplated use of the present invention that the novel nicotinic receptor antagonists be used to inhibit the growth cycle of non-small cell lung cancer cells. Without being bound by theory, it is an object of the present invention that the nicotinic receptor antagonists disclosed herein are believed to possess reversible binding properties. Moreover, the compounds of the present invention are selective for 0.7 nAChR. For example, the compounds of the present invention are not believed to bind to 0.4 (32 nAChR neuromuscular receptors. It is also contemplated that the nicotinic receptor antagonists of the present invention will be used as a counter measure to treat exposure, or potential exposure, to a wide array of potential neurotoxins.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: INTRA-CELLULAR THERAPIES, INC.Inventors: Youyi Peng, Lawrence P. Wennogle, Qiang Zhang, John Tomesch
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Patent number: 9452161Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, s, t, W, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Theravance Biopharma R&D IP, LLCInventors: Mathai Mammen, YuHua Ji, YongQi Mu, Craig Husfeld, Li Li
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Patent number: 9452162Abstract: Provided are methods for treating pancreatic cancer in a patient by administering liposomal irinotecan (MM-398) alone or in combination with additional therapeutic agents. In one embodiment, the liposomal irinotecan (MM-398) is co-administered with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Eliel Bayever, Navreet Dhindsa, Jonathan Basil Fitzgerald, Peter Laivins, Victor Moyo, Clet Niyikiza, Jaeyeon Kim
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Patent number: 9452163Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising pharmaceutical active ingredients which are susceptible to, or have potential for, abuse. The invention provides an oral pharmaceutical composition comprising a first population of beads and a second population of beads. The first bead population comprises a pharmaceutically active ingredient susceptible to, or having the potential for, abuse. The second bead population comprises a gelling agent and a coating substantially surrounding the gelling agent, but containing no pharmaceutically active ingredient. The first bead population and the second bead population are physically separable, but visually indistinguishable to the naked eye. Upon ingress of water into the second population of beads, the gelling agent is caused to swell forming a viscous mass inhibiting or preventing the extraction of the active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Recro Gainesville LLCInventors: Gurvinder Singh Rekhi, Richard Sidwell
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Patent number: 9452164Abstract: The invention relates to compounds corresponding to formula (I): in which R2 and R3 together form, with the carbon atoms of the phenyl nucleus to which they are attached, a 6-membered nitrogenous heterocycle corresponding to one of formula (A), (B) or (C) below: in which the wavy lines represent the phenyl nucleus to which R2 and R3 are attached. Preparation process and therapeutic use.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: SANOFIInventors: Chantal Alcouffe, Reinhard Kirsch, Corentin Herbert, Gilbert Lassalle
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Patent number: 9452165Abstract: Methods and compositions relating to TIC10 are described according to aspects of the present invention. The compositions and methods have utility in treating disease, particularly cancer in a subject in need thereof, including a human subject as well as subjects of other species. The compositions have utility in treating brain cancer in a subject in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Wafik S. El-Deiry, Joshua E. Allen, Gen Sheng Wu
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Patent number: 9452166Abstract: Provided are modulators of TLRs of Formula II: pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Manoj C. Desai, Randall L. Halcomb, Paul Hrvatin, Hon Chung Hui, Ryan McFadden, Paul A. Roethle, Hong Yang
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Patent number: 9452167Abstract: Provided herein are heterocyclic compounds for treatment of CSF1R, FLT3, KIT, and/or PDGFR? kinase mediated diseases. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: AMBIT BIOSCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael J. Hadd, Michael D. Hocker, Mark W. Holladay, Gang Liu, Martin W. Rowbottom, Shimin Xu
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Patent number: 9452168Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof; wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, A1, L1 and n are as defined herein. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in prevention or treatment of a fungal disease. Compounds of formula (I), and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, may also be used as agricultural fungicides.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: F2G LTDInventors: Graham Edward Morris Sibley, Robert Downham, Lloyd James Payne, Derek Law, Jason David Oliver, Michael Birch, Gareth Morse Davies
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Patent number: 9452169Abstract: Compounds of formula (1) wherein R1 is 2-indanyl, R2 is 1-methylpropyl, R3 is 2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl and R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represents morpholino, process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in medicine.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: GLAXO GROUP LIMITEDInventor: John Liddle
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Patent number: 9452170Abstract: Described herein are compounds and compositions for the amelioration of arthritis or joint injuries by inducing mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignees: The California Institute for Biomedical Research, The Scripps Research InstituteInventors: Peter G. Schultz, Arnab K. Chatterjee, Shoutian Zhu, Joshua Payette, Hongchul Yoon, Baiyuan Yang
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Patent number: 9452171Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treatment of clinical disorders associated with protein aggregation comprising administering, to a subject, an effective amount of an anti-protein aggregate (“APA”) compound selected from the group consisting of pimozide, fluphenazine (e.g., fluphenazine hydrochloride), tamoxifen (e.g., tamoxifen citrate), taxol, cantharidin, cantharidic acid, salts thereof and their structurally related compounds. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that each of the aforelisted compounds were able to promote degradation of aggregated ATZ protein in a Caenorhabditis elegans model system. According to the invention, treatment with one or more of these APA compounds may be used to ameliorate the symptoms and signs of AT deficiency as well as other disorders marked by protein aggregation, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and Huntington's Disease.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH—OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATIONInventors: Stephen C. Pak, David Hirsch Perlmutter, Gary A. Silverman
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Patent number: 9452172Abstract: An ophthalmic composition is provided, comprising chlorophyll or bacteriochlorophyll compounds for photodynamic treatment (PDT) of diseases, disorders and conditions associated with corneal or scleral anomalies, such as corneal thinning and scleral stretching.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co. LTD.Inventors: Avigdor Joshua Scherz, Yoram Salomon, Arie Marcovich, Alexander Brandis, Daniel Wagner
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Patent number: 9452173Abstract: The present invention relates to improved topical gel compositions comprising an active agent, and uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: MERZ PHARMACEUTICALS, LLCInventors: Bhushan Hardas, Donna Dalton, Petra Scheppler, Anja Buch, Peter Boderke
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Patent number: 9452174Abstract: Formulations for oral transmucosal compositions including a synergistic combination of low doses of testosterone with a clomiphene-like selective estrogen receptor modulator (C-SERM) that are combined with transmucosal absorption enhancers are disclosed. Oral transmucosal compositions can be for fast release or slow release, and can be administered to increase bloodstream testosterone levels and thereby reduce symptoms of testosterone deficiency. Oral transmucosal compositions include liquid dosage forms, solid dosage forms, and chewing gums. Further dosage forms include mucoadhesive thin strips, thin films, tablets, patches, and tapes, among others. Other dosage forms are: mucoadhesive liquids such as gel-forming liquids; gel-forming semisolids; and gel-forming powders, among other dosage forms that exhibit mucoadhesive properties, and provide oral transmucosal delivery of testosterone and C-SERM.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Professional Compounding Centers of AmericaInventors: Tsu-I Catherine Wang, Bruce Vincent Biundo
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Patent number: 9452175Abstract: The present invention relates to pregnancy hormone combinations and methods of treatment for autoimmune diseases having at least two hormonal components, a pregnancy hormone (such as estriol), and a gestagen (such as levonorgestrel or norethindrone) thereby providing for the continuous, uninterrupted administration of pregnancy hormones for the treatment for autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventor: Rhonda Voskuhl
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Patent number: 9452176Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to composition comprising stable particles comprising ganaxolone, wherein the volume weighted median diameter (D50) of the particles is from about 50 nm to about 500 nm.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Marinus PharmaceuticalsInventors: Kenneth Shaw, Mingbao Zhang
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Patent number: 9452177Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods for reducing intraocular pressure and treating ocular hypertension in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Galina D. Kutuzova, Paul L. Kaufman, B'Ann True Gabelt
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Patent number: 9452178Abstract: There are disclosed formulations, medicated skin treatments, methods of treating acne, pressure-sensitive patches with acne formulations, and skin treatments. In an embodiment, there is provided a formulation of a skin treatment effective in removal of sebum-formed oils from skin of a human body. The formulation includes glycerin, polyvinylpyrrolidone, salicylic acid, and two or more lipophilic vitamin anti-oxidants, and the polyvinylpyrrolidone in a crosslinked configuration by at least one of a chemical process or a radiation process. In an embodiment, there is provided pressure-sensitive adhesive patch configured for application over acne breakouts. The patch includes a fabric material or flexible plastic backing material. The patch includes a formulation carried by the fabric material or the flexible plastic backing material. The formulation is configured to provide a skin treatment effective in removal of sebum-formed oils from the skin of a human body. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Satispharma, LLCInventor: Ray L. Hauser
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Patent number: 9452179Abstract: Disclosed herein are vesicular formulations that include one or more phospholipids and one or more surfactants and in certain embodiments the use of such formulations for the delivery of fatty acids for the treatment of disorders such as, fatty acid metabolic disorders, including essential fatty acid deficiency; pain or inflammation or osteoarthritis, more specifically for the treatment of deep tissue pain; asthma, bronchospasm, atherothrombatic cardiovascular disorders, avenous thrombatic disorders, inflammatory dermatoses disorders (e.g., atopic eczema, dishydrotic hand eczema, plaque type psoriasis, seborrheic eczema, and acne vulgaris), and dysmenorrhea.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Sequessome Technology Holdings LimitedInventors: Henk-Andre Kroon, William Henry
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Patent number: 9452180Abstract: A method of manufacturing a medical drug of alleviating damage of gastrointestinal mucosal induced by a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID, the medical drug being able to induce anti-inflammatory effect of the NSAID and being able to alleviate damage induced by the NSAID includes dissolving trehalose and the NSAID into one or more solutions, so as to obtain an approximately homogenously-mixed liquid mixture of the trehalose and the NSAID; in which the liquid mixture contains an intermolecular compound with the trehalose and the NSAID; and drying the liquid mixture so as to obtain the medical drug.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Next21 K.K.Inventors: Yuichi Tei, Nobuo Sasaki, Shigeki Suzuki
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Patent number: 9452181Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage system comprising (a) an effective amount of one or more of Doxylamine, an analog thereof, a derivative thereof, a prodrug thereof, a metabolite thereof and/or a salt thereof; (b) an effective amount of one or more of (i) Pyridoxine, (ii) an analog thereof, (iii) a derivative thereof, (iv) a prodrug thereof, (v) a metabolite thereof and (vi) a salt of any of (i)-(v); and (c) an effective amount of one or more compounds of formula (I) wherein R is H, PO3? or The system exhibits an improved pharmacokinetic profile relative to the current Diclectin®/Diclegis® formulation and is useful for example for the alleviation of the symptoms of nausea and vomiting, for example in the case of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP).Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Duchesnay Inc.Inventors: Manon Vranderick, Jean-Luc St-Onge, Michele Gallo, Éric Gervais
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Patent number: 9452182Abstract: Methods for treating a subject determined to have a cancer comprising a heterozygous inactivation of a housekeeping gene (or a homozygous deletion of a functionally redundant housekeeping gene) by treating the subject with an inhibitor of the gene. For example, a subject having a cancer with an ENO gene deletion can be treated with a glycolysis inhibitor, such as an enolase inhibitor. In some aspects, a subject having a cancer with an ARS gene deletion can be treated with an ARS inhibitor.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.Inventors: Florian L. Muller, Eliot Fletcher-Sananikone, Simona Colla, Elisa Aquilanti, Ronald DePinho
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Patent number: 9452183Abstract: Methods of treating hemorrhage are provided, comprising diagnosing one or more hemorrhaging or potentially hemorrhaging vessels in a patient and administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a vessel closing compound at a concentration between about 0.1% and about 45%. The vessel closing compound may comprise a polymer with hydrophilic properties, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG). The composition may also comprise one or more active agent such as a blood flow modifier with a potential to form ionic bonds with the vessel closing agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Josee Roy
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Patent number: 9452184Abstract: The present disclosure relates to human facilitating cells (hFC), and methods of isolating, characterizing, and using such hFCs.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Suzanne T. Ildstad, Mary Jane Elliott