Patents Issued in March 14, 2017
  • Patent number: 9592179
    Abstract: A single use rigid package containing pharmaceutical compositions which protects tablets, capsules, soft shell pills against hard transporting conditions and undesired rupture. The package comprises at least four sections made from a single sheet foldable into a folded configuration. At least two sections are carrier sections pivotally connected to each other and each comprising cavities for housing pharmaceutical compositions. Two sections are end sections not comprising cavities, the end sections being foldable to adjacent and at least partly covering the carrier sections when the sheet is folded so as to protect the carrier sections. The package allows for personal transportation, e.g. in a pocket, and it is easy and convenient to open for people of all levels of ability and dexterity. Its design allows for transport as standard mail withstanding temperature fluctuation, vibrations and shocks, mechanical pressure and variation in atmospheric pressure which may occur during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Medcomb Holding APS
    Inventors: Flemming Wagner, John Wagner
  • Patent number: 9592180
    Abstract: A medication treatment kit to ensure administration of medications in proper order for a treatment protocol requiring that the medications be taken in a particular order has a container, a lower tray or drawer located in a lower portion of the container, the lower tray or drawer containing a second-line treatment medication for a particular treatment protocol wherein the second-line treatment medication is not to be taken first by the user, and an upper tray located in an upper portion of the container, the upper tray containing a first-line treatment medication required to be taken first by the user whereby the kit has a configuration that ensures the first-line medication is used first.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Design, LLC
    Inventors: Allan M. Weinstein, Robert E. Weinstein
  • Patent number: 9592181
    Abstract: A personal care article can include a composition and a substrate. The article can be compliant to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Edward Dewey Smith, III, Shawn David McConaughy
  • Patent number: 9592182
    Abstract: A liquid cleansing composition comprising water in a sufficient amount to form a fluid composition; fatty acid soap; a divalent metal salt in an amount to provide a viscosity to entrain gas; and entrained gas to provide a specific gravity of not greater than 1.05 g/cm3. Optionally, a surfactant can also be included. The cleansing composition has a whipped texture. Also, a method of making the liquid cleansing composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marian Holerca, Rabab Ahmed, Donna Ann Hartnett
  • Patent number: 9592183
    Abstract: An inhibitor of endothelin action or a skin-whitening agent, comprising a compound represented by Formula (1) or a salt thereof as an active ingredient: wherein in Formula (1), R1 represents a formyl group or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atom(s), and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atom(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi Ohba, Daiki Murase, Mitsuru Sugiyama
  • Patent number: 9592184
    Abstract: A sunscreen composition comprised of one or more sunscreen active agents encapsulated in a cellulose derived capsule wherein the composition can contain one or more additional agents. A sunscreen composition can be mixed with a bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, gel, soap, cream, hand sanitizer, spray or mousse and can be used by an individual during their normal hygiene processes, such as during a shower or bath or while applying a body product to their skin or hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: CoLabs International Corporation
    Inventor: Laura E. Cohen
  • Patent number: 9592185
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing a) one or more substances selected from the group of hydrogen peroxide and substances releasing hydrogen peroxide, b) water, d) one or more substances selected from the group consisting of hydroxypyridones and the salts thereof, characterized in that said compositions do not comprise polymers having thickening properties. The compositions are particularly characterized by the advantageous storage stability thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Clariant International Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Klug, Maurice Frederic Pilz, Ute Back
  • Patent number: 9592186
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to compositions useful for reducing pigmentation in the skin. The composition may further include other depigmenting agents such as nicotinamide and its melanasome transfer-inhibiting derivatives, 3,3?-thiodipropanoic acid and its tyrosinase-inhibiting derivatives, or resorcinol and its tyrosinase-inhibiting derivatives, in a topically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Hu, Sunghan Yim, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga
  • Patent number: 9592187
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymeric siloxane coated zinc oxide powders having a mean particle size number distribution (D50) ranging from about 300 nm to about 600 nm and their use in sunscreen compositions. The relatively high surface area (in relation to particles of <100 nm) avoids agglomeration resulting in ease of formulation and high dispersal of the particles which tends toward less light scatter and hence better transparency in formulations. Furthermore, the combination of the particular particle size number distribution (D50) of zinc oxide ranging as above with bis(resorcinyl)triazine UV absorbers shows unexpected increased UV-A absorbance (320 to 400 nm) in comparison to the zinc oxide and bis resorcinyl triazine UV absorbers on their own at the same concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Tatiana Drovetskaya, Marc N. G. De Mul
  • Patent number: 9592188
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating dermatological disorders using a podophyllotoxin formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Yansong Liu
  • Patent number: 9592189
    Abstract: In some example embodiments, there is provided a method for sunless tanning. The method may include applying a sunless tanning solution to the skin and applying, during a drying stage of the sunless tanning solution, a powder to at least dry the tanning solution. Related compounds and methods may also be disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Lindsay Turmelle
  • Patent number: 9592190
    Abstract: Compositions including an oil phase substantially homogeneously distributed in a continuous water phase, the oil phase including a sunscreen agent that includes a UV-absorbing polyester in an amount effective to provide the composition with an SPF of about 10 or greater and which is the polymerization reaction product of monomers including a UV-absorbing triazole, a diester, a diol and a tetrol polyol; an alkylated polyvinylpyrrolidone; and an emulsifier selected from anionic emulsifier and/or a non-ionic emulsifier, where the composition is substantially free of a non-polymeric UV-absorbing sunscreen agent and has an SPF of less than 2 in the absence of the UV-absorbing polyester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Daly, Rocco Vincent Burgo
  • Patent number: 9592191
    Abstract: Present invention relates to a hair treatment method for setting hair style and its restyling including a step of application of an anhydrous spray on wet hair. The present invention is a method of treating hair comprising the step of applying a substantially anhydrous composition comprising one or more polymers according to the general structure wherein A is a C2 to C6 alkylene group and n represents an average number of 5 to 1000 and p represents an average number of 5 to 100 and (n×p) units of AO may be the same or not onto wet hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: KAO GERMANY GMBH
    Inventors: Christine Cajan, Masayoshi Ehara, Sabine Schmid
  • Patent number: 9592193
    Abstract: A canine sebum substitute utilizes plant derived raw components that contain essential fatty acids, triglycerides and sterols present in canine sebum applied directly to the coat or added to pet products such as shampoos, conditioners, shine sprays, and detanglers to re-fat the hair and skin of dogs and improve shine and condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Pet Research Labs, LLC
    Inventor: David Paul Jarvis
  • Patent number: 9592194
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lipstick comprising a combination of active ingredients comprising Portulaca pilosa extract, sunflower oil, jojoba esters, mango butter, and tocopherol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Linda A. Hart
  • Patent number: 9592195
    Abstract: A stable effervescent tablet, granule or powder composition free from excipients that may react with an effervescing organic acid component, comprising, an effective amount of a bisphosphonate bone resorption inhibitor, an effervescing organic acid component, an effervescing base component; wherein said composition is free of polyol binders and tableting lubricants; has a loss on drying of 0.25% (m/m) or less; has a complete disintegration time of no more than 180 seconds when placed in 3 to 8 fluid ounces of water at between 5-20° C.; and said bisphosphonate is incorporated as a micronized particle or by spray drying and is completely solubdised in water within 2 minutes without stirring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: EffRx Pharmaceuticals SA
    Inventors: Marshall A. Hayward, Timo Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9592196
    Abstract: Methods and materials useful for applying pharmacologic agents to the ear are described. The methods involve delivering a composition that contains at least one viscogenic agent and at least one pharmacologic agent to the epidermal surface of the tympanic membrane via the ear canal. The composition is delivered to the tympanic membrane in a flowable form and, after delivery to the tympanic membrane, becomes sufficiently viscous such that the pharmacologic agent is localized against the tympanic membrane. Such compositions can be used to prophylactically and/or therapeutically treat middle and inner ear conditions, including otitis media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sawchuk, Belinda W. Y. Cheung
  • Patent number: 9592197
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form which comprises diphenhydramine and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and at least one second drug. The dosage form provides a plasma concentration within the therapeutic range of the at least one second drug over a period which is coextensive with a substantial part of the period over which the dosage form provides a plasma concentration within the therapeutic range of diphenhydramine or salt thereof. This Abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: SOVEREIGN PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Viswanathan Srinivasan, Juan Carlos Menendez, Venkatesh Balasubramanian, Somphet Peter Suphasawud, Ralph Brown, David Brown
  • Patent number: 9592198
    Abstract: Microfluidic methods and systems are provided for continuous flow synthesis and active loading of liposomes, which include a liposome formation region configured to form a population of liposomes and a microdialysis region downstream from the liposome formation region and configured to form a transmembrane gradient for active drug loading of the liposomes. Microfluidic methods and systems for high throughput production of liposomes are also provided featuring high aspect ratio microchannels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: University of Maryland, College Park
    Inventors: Renee Hood, Donald Lad DeVoe
  • Patent number: 9592199
    Abstract: This cellulose powder has: an average degree of polymerization of 100 to 350; a weight average particle size of over 30 ?m, but less than 250 ?m; an apparent specific volume of 2 to less than 15 cm3/g; and a particle size distribution sharpness of 1.5 to 2.9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Obae, Masayuki Kakizawa, Mitsuo Yamashita, Shinji Matsui
  • Patent number: 9592200
    Abstract: An abuse-deterrent pharmaceutical composition has been developed to reduce the likelihood of improper administration of drugs, especially drugs such as opioids. In a preferred embodiment, a drug is modified to increase its lipophilicity. In some embodiments the modified drug is homogeneously dispersed within spherical microparticles composed of a material that is either slowly soluble or not soluble in water. In some embodiments the drug containing microparticles or drug particles are coated with one or more coating layers, where at least one coating is water insoluble and/or organic solvent insoluble. The abuse-deterrent composition retards the release of drug, even if the physical integrity of the formulation is compromised (for example, by chopping with a blade or crushing) and the resulting material is placed in water, snorted, or swallowed. However, when administered as directed, the drug is slowly released from the composition as the composition is passes through the GI tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: COLLEGIUM PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Roman V. Rariy, Alison B. Fleming, Jane Hirsh, Alexander M. Klibanov
  • Patent number: 9592201
    Abstract: A micro encapsulation material for use with storage unstable, therapeutic and nutritional agents which release the therapeutic and nutritional agents in predetermined locations in the gastro intestinal tract in which the microencapsulation material is formed by combining a food grade treated carbohydrate with a water soluble food grade protein. The therapeutic and nutritional agents form an oil phase which is emulsified with the water dispersed or dissolved encapsulant to encapsulate the therapeutic and nutritional agents. These agents may be oils or oil soluble or oil dispersible. The agents that may be encapsulated include lipids (oils including oxygen sensitive oils, fatty acids, triglycerides) and oil soluble and oil dispersible ingredients (including pharmaceuticals, probiotics, protein therapeutics and bioactives). The protein used may include any film forming water soluble protein or hydrolyzed protein and includes milk proteins such as casein and its derivatives or whey proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
    Inventors: Richard Head, Luz Sanguansri, Mary Ann Augustin
  • Patent number: 9592202
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions comprising glucosamine wherein the glucosamine has improved and/or enhanced stability. Additionally, the present invention provides for methods of stabilizing compositions for use in preparing an oral dosage form comprising glucosamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: WYETH LLC
    Inventors: Scott William Poxon, Denise Lowe Walters
  • Patent number: 9592203
    Abstract: Controlled release and taste masking compositions containing one or more active principles inglobated in a three-component matrix structure, i.e. a structure formed by successive amphiphilic, lipophilic or inert matrices and finally inglobated or dispersed in hydrophilic matrices. The use of a plurality of systems for the control of the dissolution of the active ingredient modulates the dissolution rate of the active ingredient in aqueous and/or biological fluids, thereby controlling the release kinetics in the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: COSMO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Roberto Villa, Massimo Pedrani, Mauro Ajani, Lorenzo Fossati
  • Patent number: 9592204
    Abstract: Abuse-resistant oral dosage forms suitable for administration of pharmacologically active agents are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: DURECT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Su Il Yum, Wendy Chao, Huey-Ching Su, Roger Fu, Michael Zamloot
  • Patent number: 9592205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a capsule nanoparticle used in encapsulating hydrophobic medicines, comprising the following steps: (A) providing a biocompatible polymer and an organic solution containing a hydrophobic medicine; (B) stirring the organic solution at 3-10° C., and titrating with an alcohol solution, so as to make the biocompatible polymer encapsulate hydrophobic medicine to form a capsule nanoparticle; (C) ultrasonic vibrating the capsule nanoparticle at 3-10° C.; (D) filtering the capsule nanoparticle to an average size controllable in the range of 60-450 nm; and (E) lyophilizing the encapsulated particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Dar-Bin Shieh
  • Patent number: 9592206
    Abstract: A method for controlling generation of biologically desirable voids in a composition placed in proximity to bone or other tissue in a patient by selecting at least one water-soluble inorganic material having a desired particle size and solubility, and mixing the water-soluble inorganic material with at least one poorly-water-soluble or biodegradable matrix material. The matrix material, after it is mixed with the water-soluble inorganic material, is placed into the patient in proximity to tissue so that the water-soluble inorganic material dissolves at a predetermined rate to generate biologically desirable voids in the matrix material into which bone or other tissue can then grow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Orthomedex LLC
    Inventor: James A Walls
  • Patent number: 9592207
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression are described. More specifically, the invention demonstrates that intranasal administration of ketamine is effective to ameliorate the symptoms of depression in a patient who has not responded to an adequate trial of one antidepressant in the current episode and has recurrent or chronic depressive symptoms (>2 years).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignees: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Yale University, The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Dennis S. Charney, Sanjay J. Mathew, Husseini K. Manji, Carlos A. Zarate, John H. Krystal
  • Patent number: 9592208
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical composition suitable for oral administration, comprising: (a) a S1P receptor modulator; (b) a filler, and (c) a cyclodextrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: Supriya Rane
  • Patent number: 9592209
    Abstract: A method of supplementing a diet and ameliorating oxidative stress in a mammal includes administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an active compound having the chemical structure: where n=1-4 and X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lithium sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium and francium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: EMERAMED LIMITED
    Inventor: Boyd E. Haley
  • Patent number: 9592210
    Abstract: Administration of certain 1-phenylalkanecarboxylic acid derivatives is useful for improving Cognitive Function; treating Cognitive Impairment, in particular Mild Cognitive Impairment; and preventing and/or reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease in a cognitively normal subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventor: Bruno Pietro Imbimbo
  • Patent number: 9592211
    Abstract: A composition comprising alpha-ketoglutaric acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (AKG), and one or more enzymes selected from a group consisting of a lipase, a protease and an amylase, and medical uses thereof in, neurological and/or neurodegenerative disease, neurological trauma, depression or chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Stefan Pierzynowski
  • Patent number: 9592212
    Abstract: The present invention provides a therapeutic treatment for a neurodegenerative disease with a pan-PPAR agonist, such as bezafibrate. In particular, the present invention provides that pan-PPAR agonists enhance PPAR related responses in both the central nervous system and peripheral tissues in Huntington's Disease (HD) and tauopathy. Therapeutic compositions comprising one or more pan-PPAR agonist(s), and kit thereof, for treating a neurodegenerative disease or disorder are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Flint Beal
  • Patent number: 9592213
    Abstract: Disclosed is a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for dysmenorrhea and/or associated symptoms thereof. Specifically disclosed is a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for dysmenorrhea and/or associated symptoms thereof, which comprises tranilast as an active ingredient thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignees: National University Corporation Kumamoto University, Keio University, Link Genomis, Inc.
    Inventors: Hidetaka Katabuchi, Ritsuo Honda, Hideyuki Saya, Yoshimi Arima, Shinichiro Niwa, Yasutaka Makino
  • Patent number: 9592214
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound which inhibits the importation of chloride into neurons or a compound which improve the outflow of chloride from neurons for use in the treatment of autism in a baby or a fetus in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignees: INSERM (INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE), UNIVERSITE D'AIX MARSEILLE, CHU DE BREST
    Inventors: Yehezkel Ben-Ari, Diana Carolina Ferrari, Romain Nardou, Eric LeMonnier
  • Patent number: 9592215
    Abstract: Technologies are described for a formulation and production of a formulation. The methods may comprise depositing a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) compound into a chamber. The methods may comprise depositing a muscle relaxant into the chamber. The methods may comprise depositing a calcium channel blocker into the chamber. The methods may comprise depositing a general anesthetic into the chamber. The methods may comprise depositing a local anesthetic into the chamber. The methods may comprise milling and mixing the NSAID compound, the muscle relaxant, the calcium channel blocker, the general anesthetic, and the local anesthetic into a powder. The methods may comprise adding a solvent with the powder. The methods may comprise mixing the solvent with the powder to form a solution. The methods may comprise adding a base cream to the solution. The methods may comprise mixing the base cream and the solution to form the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Synergistic Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony H. Salce, Jr., William F. Greenwood, Shivsankar Misir
  • Patent number: 9592216
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a 2,5-dihydroxybenzene derivative of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, isomer, or prodrug thereof for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of, inter alia, rosacea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: AmDerma Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Pedro Cuevas Sànchez, Guillermo Gimenez Gallego, Inigo Saenz de Tejada Gorman, Javier Angulo Frutos, Serafin Valverde Lopez, Antonio Romero Garrido, Rosa Maria Lozano Puerto
  • Patent number: 9592217
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating skin inflammatory diseases such as dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne, and rosacea, by administering 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof. The method alleviates the symptoms of the disease treated. The active compound can be administered by a systemic route or topical route. Topical administration is a preferred route of administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Olatec Therapeutics LLC
    Inventor: Joseph P. St. Laurent
  • Patent number: 9592218
    Abstract: The present invention relates to reverse micelle system based on sterols, acylglycerols, phospholipids or sphingolipids and metal ions. Reverse micelle system of the invention is able to cross mucosa and cellular membranes. It thus allows vectorization of metal ions to target sites. It is advantageously useful in the pharmaceutical and dietetic fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: MEDESIS PHARMA
    Inventor: Jean-Claude Maurel
  • Patent number: 9592219
    Abstract: A new self-magnetic metal-salen complex compound and its derivatives are provided. The present invention is a metal-salen complex compound including any one of the following compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignees: IHI Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Ishikawa, Haruki Eguchi
  • Patent number: 9592220
    Abstract: A method of diagnosing in a subject for the purpose of determining if the subject's gastrointestinal contents has entered the subject's respiratory tract. The qualitative analysis can be also expanded into quantitative analysis, enabling the estimation of either the concentration, or the amount, or both, of the gastrointestinal contents that entered the respiratory tract. The invention also provides methods of treatment based on the identification of aspiration using the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Aradigm Corporation
    Inventor: Igor Gonda
  • Patent number: 9592221
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula Ia, Ib and Ic: and salts thereof, wherein variables are as described in the specification, as well as compositions comprising a compound of formula Ia-Ic, methods of making such compounds, and methods of using such compounds, e.g., as inhibitors of bacterial RNA polymerase and as antibacterial agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignees: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Provid Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Ebright, Yon W. Ebright, Juan Shen, James Bacci, Anne-Cecile Hiebel, William Solvibile, Christopher Self, Gary Olson
  • Patent number: 9592222
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides substituted aliphanes, cyclophanes, heteraphanes, heterophanes, hetero-heteraphanes and metallocenes, of Formula I D-M-D??(Formula I) useful as antiviral agents. In certain embodiments disclosed herein M is a group —P-A-P— where A is Certain substituted aliphanes, cyclophanes, heteraphanes, heterophanes, hetero-heteraphanes and metallocenes disclosed herein are potent and/or selective inhibitors of viral replication, particularly Hepatitis C virus replication. Pharmaceutical compositions/and combinations containing one or more substituted aliphanes, cyclophanes, heteraphanes, heterophanes, hetero-heteraphanes and metallocenes and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also provided by this disclosure. Methods for treating viral infections, including Hepatitis C viral infections are provided by the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: ACHILLION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Allan Wiles, Qiuping Wang, Akihiro Hashimoto, Godwin Pais, Xiangzhu Wang, Venkat Gadhachanda, Avinash Phadke, Milind Deshpande, Dawei Chen
  • Patent number: 9592223
    Abstract: MALT1 cleavage activity is linked to the pathogenesis of activated B-cell-like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (ABC-DLBCL), a chemo-resistant form of DLBCL. We developed a MALT1 activity assay and identified chemically diverse MALT1 inhibitors. A selected lead compound MI-2 featured direct binding to MALT1 and suppression of its protease function. MI-2 concentrated within human ABC-DLBCL cells and irreversibly inhibited cleavage of MALT1 substrates. This was accompanied by suppression of NF-KB reporter activity, inhibition of nuclear localization of c-REL and downregulation of NF-KB target gene signature. Most notably, MI-2 was non-toxic to mice, and displayed potent and specific activity against ABC-DLBCL cell lines in vitro, and xenotransplanted ABC-DLBCL tumors in vivo. The compound was also effective against primary human non-GCB-DLBCLs ex vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventors: Ari Melnick, Hao Wu
  • Patent number: 9592224
    Abstract: The invention relates to a family of differently substituted benzothiazoles having inhibitory activity against casein kinase 1 (CK-1) enzyme, as a result of which they are suitable for use in the treatment or prevention of diseases caused by this enzyme, particularly diseases associated with circadian rhythm and inflammatory, autoimmune, psychiatric, neurodegenerative, neurological or ophthalmic diseases, as well as for inducing cell regeneration
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: DONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTÍFICAS (CSIC)
    Inventors: Ana Martínez Gil, Daniel Ignacio Pérez Fernández, Carmen Gil Ayuso-Gontán, Irene García Salado, Miriam Redondo Sancho, Concepción Pérez Martínez
  • Patent number: 9592225
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the crystalline mono mesylate monohydrate salt of N-[5-(aminosulfonyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-N-methyl-2-[4-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl]acetamide in a definite particle size range, particle size distribution and a specific surface area range, which has demonstrated increased long term stability and release kinetics from pharmaceutical compositions, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions containing said crystalline N-[5-(aminosulfonyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]-N-methyl-2-[4-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl]acetamide mono mesylate monohydrate having the afore-mentioned particle size range, particle size distribution and specific surface area range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: AICURIS ANTI-INFECTIVE CURES GMBH
    Inventors: Wilfried Schwab, Alexander Birkmann, Kerstin Paulus, Kurt Vogtli, Dieter Haag, Stephan Maas, Kristian Ruepp
  • Patent number: 9592226
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to solenopsin derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, and therapeutic uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds of the following formula: or salts, esters or prodrugs thereof as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignees: Emory University, Mercer University, Union University
    Inventors: Jack L. Arbiser, J. Philip Bowen, E. Blake Watkins
  • Patent number: 9592227
    Abstract: Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Ottoboni, Lee Ann Lynn Schillinger
  • Patent number: 9592228
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting release of a proinflammatory cytokine from a macrophage are provided. The methods comprise treating the macrophage with a cholinergic agonist in an amount sufficient to decrease the amount of the proinflammatory cytokine that is released from the macrophage, wherein the cholinergic agonist is selective for an ?7 nicotinic receptor. Methods for inhibiting an inflammatory cytokine cascade in a patient are also provided. The methods comprise treating the patient with a cholinergic agonist in an amount sufficient to inhibit the inflammatory cytokine cascade, wherein the cholinergic agonist is selective for an ?7 nicotinic receptor. Methods for determining whether a compound is a cholinergic agonist reactive with an ?7 nicotinic receptor are also provided. The methods comprise determining whether the compound inhibits release of a proinflammatory cytokine from a mammalian cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Kevin J. Tracey, Hong Wang
  • Patent number: 9592229
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the induction of cell death, for example, cancer cell death. Combinations of compounds and related methods the use are disclosed, including the use of compounds in therapy for the treatment of cancer and selective induction of apoptosis in cells. The disclosed drug combinations can have lower neurotoxicity effects than other compounds and combinations of compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, Vanquish Oncology, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Hergenrother, Rachel C. Botham, Timothy M. Fan, Mark J. Gilbert, Michael K. Handley, Theodore M. Tarasow