Patents Issued in October 3, 2017
  • Patent number: 9775811
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical dosage forms, for example to a tamper resistant dosage form including an opioid analgesic, and processes of manufacture, uses, and methods of treatment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignees: PURDUE PHARMA L.P., PURDUE PHARMACEUTICALS L.P.
    Inventors: William H. McKenna, Richard O. Mannion, Edward P. O'Donnell, Haiyong H. Huang
  • Patent number: 9775812
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical dosage forms, for example to a tamper resistant dosage form including an opioid analgesic, and processes of manufacture, uses, and methods of treatment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignees: PURDUE PHARMA L.P., PURDUE PHARMACEUTICALS L.P.
    Inventors: William H. McKenna, Richard O. Mannion, Edward P. O'Donnell, Haiyong H. Huang
  • Patent number: 9775813
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a separable hard capsule for containing a medication. The capsule may be opened by finger force and used, for example, by pediatric and geriatric patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Capsugel Belgium NV
    Inventors: Hilde Buydts, Stefaan Jaak Vanquickenborne
  • Patent number: 9775814
    Abstract: Described herein are enteric soft capsules comprising gastric resistant polymers and gelatin and methods for manufacturing the same. The enteric soft capsules described herein have enhanced enteric and elastic properties and are simpler to manufacture and produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: PATHEON SOFTGELS INC.
    Inventors: Helena Maria de Albuquerque Ferreira Teles, Henricus Marinus Gerardus Maria van Duijnhoven, Mélanie Françoise Géraldine Bayarri
  • Patent number: 9775815
    Abstract: The invention discloses a gastric resistant pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition, comprising a core, comprising a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical active ingredient and a gastric resistant coating layer onto the core, wherein the gastric resistant coating layer comprises at least 30% by weight of a (meth)acrylate copolymer comprising polymerized units of 10 to 40% by weight of acrylic or methacrylic acid, 10 to 80% by weight of a C4- to C18-alkyl ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid and optionally 0 to 60% by weight of another vinylic monomer, whereby the release of the pharmaceutical or nutraceutical active ingredient is not more than 10% under in-vitro conditions at pH 1.2 after 2 hours in medium according to USP with and without the addition of 20% (v/v) ethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Evonik Roehm GmbH
    Inventors: Jan Hendrik Schattka, Christian Meier, Herbert Jung, Hedi Krachtus, Jessica Del Rosario Ferrand
  • Patent number: 9775816
    Abstract: CXCL12 polypeptide eluting matrices encapsulating at least one cell are described for use in the treatment of autoimmune disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Mark C. Poznansky, Tao Chen
  • Patent number: 9775817
    Abstract: Dosing regimen for transdermal delivery of hormones comprising a 28 day treatment cycle with a fixed treatment interval and a fixed rest interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Rossi, Marie Foegh, Agis Kydonieus
  • Patent number: 9775818
    Abstract: The invention comprises methods for treating and preventing a bacterial infection in a subject, methods for preparing a medicament for use in treating and preventing a bacterial infection in a subject, and pharmaceutical and veterinary antibacterial compositions when used therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: NEOCULI PTY LTD
    Inventors: Stephen Page, Sanjay Garg
  • Patent number: 9775819
    Abstract: An oral solid dosage form containing nanoparticles is made by (a) reducing the particle size of at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient dispersed in a solution containing fish gelatin to form a nanosuspension and (b) freeze-drying the nanosuspension of step (a) to form the oral solid dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: R.P. SCHERER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Deepak Bahl, Kieran James Crowley, Danny Yu
  • Patent number: 9775820
    Abstract: The present specification discloses pharmaceutical compositions, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods and uses of treating a chronic inflammation and/or an inflammatory disease in an individual using such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Infirst Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Robin M. Bannister, John Brew, Richard R. Reiley, III, Wilson Caparros Wanderley
  • Patent number: 9775821
    Abstract: Compositions for the treatment of shock, autodigestion, multi-organ failure, intestinal ischemia, or intestinal hypoperfusion are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Leading BioSciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Hallam, Robin Jackman, John Rodenrys
  • Patent number: 9775822
    Abstract: The present invention is directed compositions derived from green coffee bean extract and methods for the use and manufacture of such compositions. The compositions of the invention have unique ratios of chlorogenic acids which offer a therapeutic effect in the treatment of a variety of conditions and disorders. Methods for using the compositions of the invention include, but not limited to, methods for treating obesity and methods for regulating serum lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Vidya Herbs, Inc.
    Inventors: Kodimule Shyam Prasad, Harakanahalli Lingaraju Basavegowda
  • Patent number: 9775823
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Tarek A. Zeidan, Scott Duncan, Christopher P. Hencken, Thomas Andrew Wynn, Carlos N. Sanrame
  • Patent number: 9775824
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetic nanoparticle composition, comprising an iron oxide particle core conjugated with a capping agent and having wüstite structure and antiferromagnetic properties, wherein the empirical formula of iron oxide is defined as FexO with x in the range of about 0.83 to about 0.96. Also provided are a method of manufacturing the same, a contrast agent comprising the same, and methods of using the same for acquiring a magnetic resonance image and for delivering a therapeutic or diagnostic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Pi-Tai Chou, Chien-Liang Liu
  • Patent number: 9775825
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to management of chemotherapy induced side effects namely cachexia and alopecia by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising pentameric type A procyanidin flavonoid, trimeric procyanidin flavonoid and tetrameric procyanidin flavonoid, optionally along with pharmaceutical excipients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Indus Biotech Private Limited
    Inventors: Sunil Bhaskaran, Mohan Vishwaraman
  • Patent number: 9775826
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to management of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and associated condition. The present disclosure also relates to management of Hepatic Fibrosis. The present disclosure relates to administration of composition comprising pentameric type A procyanidin, trimeric procyanidin and tetrameric procyanidin, optionally along with pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, for management of Hepatic Fibrosis, Hepatitis C virus and associated conditions. The composition acts as an inhibitor at the entry stage of Hepatitis C virus into a cell. The composition inhibits different genotypes of Hepatitis C Virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: INDUS BIOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED
    Inventors: Sunil Bhaskaran, Mohan Vishwaraman
  • Patent number: 9775827
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a cholinergic muscarinic M1 receptor positive allosteric modulator activity and useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain, sleep disorder, Parkinson's disease dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and the like. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I) or a salt thereof. wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Masami Yamada, Shinkichi Suzuki, Takahiro Sugimoto, Minoru Nakamura, Hiroki Sakamoto, Makoto Kamata
  • Patent number: 9775828
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition including an ionic liquid composed of a triptan compound and saccharin. Since a triptan compound and saccharin form an ionic liquid to increase the solubility of the triptan compound in the present invention, it is possible to expect a rapid and high dissolution of the triptan compound when a pharmaceutical composition is prepared. In addition, large amounts of organic solvents and acidic solvents need not be used in order to dissolve the triptan compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: University-Industry Foundation, Yonsei University
    Inventors: Sung-Joo Hwang, Han Kang, In-ho Song, Sang Min Hyun, Min Jun Kwon, Taek Sun Kim, Sitaram Prasad Velaga
  • Patent number: 9775829
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain pyrazole derivatives of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor. Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are directed to methods useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of platelet aggreagation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, angina, stroke, atrial fibrillation, reducing the risk of blood clot formation, asthma or symptoms thereof, agitation or a symptom, behavioral disorders, drug induced psychosis, excitative psychosis, Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome, manic disorder, organic or NOS psychosis, psychotic disorder, psychosis, acute schizophrenia, chronic schizophrenia, NOS schizophrenia and related disorders, and sleep disorders, sleep disorders, diabetic-related disorders and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Teegarden, Honnappa Jayakumar, Hongmei Li, Sonja Strah-Pleynet, Peter I. Dosa
  • Patent number: 9775830
    Abstract: Novel dihydropyrazole derivatives of formula (I) wherein L, R, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2, X3, X4, Y, m and n have the meaning according to the claims, are positive allosteric modulators of the FSH receptor, and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of fertility disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Henry Yu, Thomas E. Richardson, Robert James Foglesong, Lizbeth Celeste Deselm, Andreas Goutopoulos
  • Patent number: 9775831
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to antiviral compounds, and more specifically directed to combinations of compounds which can inhibit the function of the NS5A protein encoded by Hepatitis C virus (HCV), compositions comprising such combinations, and methods for inhibiting the function of the NS5A protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Mark G. Saulnier, David B. Frennesson, Makonen Belema
  • Patent number: 9775832
    Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration enabling improved solubility, improved dissolution properties, and improved oral absorbability of (2R)—N-({5-[3-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-2-(1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazole-2-ylidene)-3-oxopropanoyl]-2-fluorophenyl}sulfonyl)-2-hydroxypropane imide amide (hereinafter referred to as compound A) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as size reduction. The pharmaceutical composition for oral administration contains an amorphous form of compound A or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and a polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Kojima, Masakazu Miyazaki, Mare Nishiura, Takashi Nishizato
  • Patent number: 9775833
    Abstract: Isoxazoloanthrones and a method for treating disorders associated or caused by Ras deregulation or dysregulation, for example, disorders associated with alterations in the neurofibromin 1 gene such as Neurofibromatosis Type 1, and proliferative disorders such as glioblastoma are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
    Inventors: Yolanda Sanchez, Robert J. Allaway, Matthew Wood
  • Patent number: 9775834
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of suppressing organ rejection in a patient receiving an organ transplant by initiating oral treatment with a once-daily extended release tacrolimus dosage form, for example, at an initial dose of from about 0.15 to about 0.20 mg/kg/day within 24 or 48 hours following transplantation. The once-daily extended release tacrolimus dosage form (i) provides low fluctuation and/or swing of tacrolimus, (ii) provides a significantly lower Cmax than an immediate release formulation of tacrolimus while providing the same or greater area under the curve (AUC), (iii) releases the tacrolimus substantially in the colon and/or the lower ileum, (iv) releases at most 63.5% of the tacrolimus in the dosage form at the 12 hour time point, or (v) any combination of any of the foregoing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: VELOXIS PHARMACEUTICALS A/S
    Inventor: William J. Polvino
  • Patent number: 9775835
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods of their use to treat HIV/AIDS disease in a subject in need thereof, wherein the compositions comprise small molecule inhibitors that inhibit viral preparation or viral recruitment of human tRNA3Lys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Sirga Advanced Biopharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Franck Vendeix, Paul F. Agris
  • Patent number: 9775836
    Abstract: Pharmaceuticals which are effective for treatment, prevention, and the like of cancer and have less side effects are disclosed. The antitumor agent of the present invention comprises as an effective ingredient at least one leukotriene inhibitor. Examples of the leukotriene inhibitor includes leukotriene production inhibitors and leukotriene receptor antagonists, and preferred specific examples of the leukotriene inhibitor include montelukast, zafirlukast, pranlukast, and zileuton; pharmaceutically acceptable salts of these compounds; and pharmaceutically acceptable solvates of these compounds and the salts. The leukotriene inhibitor can also be used as a relieving agent for pain accompanying a tumor(s), and as a stromal hyperplasia inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: TOCHIGI INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
    Inventor: Masao Sugamata
  • Patent number: 9775837
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided which comprise effective amounts of analgesic to treat a subject, including reducing or eliminating an adverse effect associated with the analgesic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: CHARLESTON LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Bosse, John Ameling, Bernard Schachtel, Ray Takigiku
  • Patent number: 9775838
    Abstract: Drug products adapted for nasal delivery, comprising a pre-primed device filled with a pharmaceutical composition comprising an opioid receptor antagonist, are provided. Methods of treating opioid overdose or its symptoms with the inventive drug products are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignees: ADAPT PHARMA LIMITED, OPIANT PHARMACEUTICALS
    Inventors: Fintan Keegan, Robert Gerard Bell, Roger Crystal, Michael Brenner Weiss
  • Patent number: 9775839
    Abstract: The invention provides certain pyrazine-2-carboxamide compounds of the Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, and X are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael D. Altman, Brandon Cash, John Michael Ellis, Matthew L. Maddess, Alan B. Northrup, Ryan D. Otte, Binyuan Sun
  • Patent number: 9775840
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of Formula I, II, III, IV or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester or prodrug thereof:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Cook Blumberg, Derrick Arnelle
  • Patent number: 9775841
    Abstract: The present invention provides PI3K protein kinase modulators, methods of preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods of treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of kinase mediated diseases or disorders with them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: RHIZEN PHARMACEUTICALS SA
    Inventors: Dhanapalan Nagarathnam, Swaroop Kumar V. S. Vakkalanka, Meyyappan Muthuppalaniappan, Srikant Viswanadha, Govindarajulu Babu, Prashant Kashinath Bhavar
  • Patent number: 9775842
    Abstract: The compositions and methods of the invention provide compositions and methods for preferential targeting of tissues to delivery therapeutic or diagnostic agents. For example, such compounds are useful in the treatment of joint disorders those affecting articulating joints, e.g., injury-induced osteoarthritis as well as autoimmune diseases affecting joint tissue such as rheumatoid arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Rhode Island Hospital
    Inventors: Qian Chen, Yupeng Chen, Hongchuan Yu, Michael G. Ehrlich
  • Patent number: 9775843
    Abstract: The invention relates to certain compounds for the use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and/or disorders that are, at least partially, mediated by TSPO activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: GRÜNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Petra Bloms-Funke, Gregor Bahrenberg, Wolfgang Schröder, Sven Kühnert, Simon Lucas
  • Patent number: 9775844
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that modulate kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, and compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of diseases and conditions associated with kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery L. Kutok, David G. Winkler, Vito J. Palombella, Alfredo C. Castro, Catherine A. Evans, Somarajannair Janardanannair, Andre Lescarbeau, Tao Liu, Martin R. Tremblay
  • Patent number: 9775845
    Abstract: The subject matter herein is directed to carbazole-containing sulfonamide derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof of structural formula I wherein the variable R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, B, C?, D, E, F, G, H?, a, and b are accordingly described. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I to treat a Cry-mediated disease or disorder, such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, and glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Reset Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Bersot, Paul Humphries
  • Patent number: 9775846
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a prostamide component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective in facilitating release of the prostamide component into an eye for an extended period of time. The prostamide component may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce a at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick M. Hughes
  • Patent number: 9775847
    Abstract: Dosing regimen for transdermal delivery of hormones comprising a 28 day treatment cycle with a fixed treatment interval and a fixed rest interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Rossi, Marie Foegh, Agis Kydonieus
  • Patent number: 9775848
    Abstract: Dosing regimen for transdermal delivery of hormones comprising a monthly treatment cycle with a fixed treatment interval and a variable rest interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Rossi, Marie Foegh, Agis Kydonieus
  • Patent number: 9775849
    Abstract: Methods for treating inflammation-mediated conditions of the eye are described, comprising: implanting into the vitreous of the eye of an individual a bioerodible implant comprising a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent and a bioerodible polymer, wherein the implant delivers the agent to the vitreous in an amount sufficient to reach a concentration equivalent to at least about 0.05 ?g/ml dexamethasone within about 48 hours and maintains a concentration equivalent to at least about 0.03 ?g/ml dexamethasone for at least about three weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Vernon G. Wong, Mae W. L. Hu
  • Patent number: 9775850
    Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and compositions for curing migraine headaches. In particular, compositions are described involving the combination of dexamethasone, lidocaine, and thiamine. The methods of curing a patient of migraines having trigeminal or occipital neuralgia involves administering, by subcutaneous injection during a single treatment session, a combination of dexamethasone, lidocaine and thiamine to several craniofacial nerves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventor: Faro Owiesy
  • Patent number: 9775851
    Abstract: The application provides formulations for the topical administration of an active agent comprising at least one steroid, in the form of topical sprays that are propellant-free, and/or substantially non-foaming, and/or alcohol-free. The present application also provides processes for preparing such compositions and methods of using them in management of skin diseases or disorders such as psoriasis, dermatoses, and other associated skin diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd.
    Inventors: Udhumansha Ubaidulla, Sateesh Kandavilli, Ajay Sunil Vairale, Jeffrey A. Wayne, Vijendra Nalamothu, Mistry Meghal, Refika Isil Pakunlu
  • Patent number: 9775852
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, inter alia, to compositions and methods for treating viral diseases and cancer. There are disclosed lipophilic antiviral and anticancer acyclic nucleoside phosphonate diesters, preparation thereof, and methods of using the compounds to treat viral diseases and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Karl Y. Hostetler, James R. Beadle, Nadejda Valiaeva
  • Patent number: 9775853
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for achieving hemostasis. Hemostatic compositions comprise a phospholipid, and optionally, an anti-infective agent. The hemostatic composition can be administered to a bleeding bone to achieve hemostasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC.
    Inventors: Karen S. Troxel, Michael Ponticiello
  • Patent number: 9775854
    Abstract: Various aspects related to the preparation of congeners of the aminoglycosides gentamicin such as the congener C2 and using this compound or derivatives thereof and pharmaceutically active salts to treat diseases that involve genetic mutations which introduce a missense or premature stop codon into a gene. Still other aspects include treating human or animal patients with the gentamicin congener C2 and derivatives and pharmaceutical salt thereof to overcome, or to at least mitigate, the symptoms of disease and disorders such as some forms of Becker's or Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Hurler's Syndrome and Cystic Fibrosis that have as their etiology the presence of a premature stop codon in a gene whose proper expression is necessary for good health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignees: Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation, UAB Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bruce A. Molitoris, David M. Bedwell, Ruben M. Sandoval
  • Patent number: 9775855
    Abstract: The present invention provides for methods, compositions, and kits pertaining to the treatment of various diseases associated with inflammation. In various aspects, the invention provides methods and compositions comprising an effective amount of a macrolide and an effective amount of a tetracycline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas J. Lewis, Clement L. Trempe
  • Patent number: 9775856
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the antidiabetic-activity of compounds type A, namely of 8-?-D-glucosylgenistein, which is not toxic to eukaryotic cells and has demonstrated to produce complete normalization of fasting hyperglycaemia, to reduce excessive postprandial glucose excursion, to increase glucose-induced insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity. An alternative synthesis for this molecular entity and its binding ability to ?-amyloid oligomers is also included in the present invention, which also comprises Genista tenera ethyl acetate extract for use as antihyperglycaemic, agent i.e. for lowering blood glucose levels in mammals that are pre-diabetic or have type 2 or type 1 diabetes. The inhibitory activity of ?-glucosidase by Genista tenera ethyl acetate and butanol extracts and that of glucose-6-phosphatase by these two extracts and the diethyl ether plant extract is also part of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: FACULDADE DE CIENCIAS DA UNIVERSIDADE DE LISBOA
    Inventors: Amélia Pilar Grases Santos Silva Rauter, Ana Rita Xavier De Jesus, Alice Isabel Mendes Martins, Catarina Alexandra Dos Santos Dias, Rogério José Tavares Ribeiro, Maria Paula Borges De Lemos Macedo, Jorge Alberto Guerra Justino, Helder Dias Mota Filipe, Rui Manuel Amaro Pinto, Bruno Miguel Nogueira Sepodes, Margarida Alexandra Patrício Goulart De Medeiros, Jesus Jimenéz Barbero, Cristina Airoldi, Francesco Nicotra
  • Patent number: 9775857
    Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical constituents of the hydro-alcoholic extract of root of Lasia spinosa (L.) Thwait. More particularly, it relates to the bioactive chemical composition of Lasia spinosa (L.) Thwait and its anticancer effect. The present invention has application in the treatment of human esophageal carcinoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zhaoxiang Bian, Huaixue Mu, Chengyuan Lin, Hongxi Xu, Dajian Yang, Shilin Chen, Aiping Lu, Albert Sun Chi Chan
  • Patent number: 9775858
    Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials for reducing the risk of infection after a shoulder surgery or medical procedure. For example, this document relates to methods and materials for using a topical composition containing clindamycin or erythromycin to reduce the risk of or to prevent infection associated with shoulder surgeries or medical procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: John W. Sperling, Adam A. Sassoon
  • Patent number: 9775859
    Abstract: Contemplated compositions and methods are directed to prevent and/or treat various autoimmune diseases that are typically associated with glycan dysregulation, and especially autoimmune demyelinating diseases. Further especially contemplated aspects include animal models and systems for screening compounds to treat and/or prevent such diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
    Inventors: Michael Demetriou, James Dennis, Ken Siu-Kwong Lau
  • Patent number: 9775860
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating symptoms associated with lactose intolerance and for overall improvement in gastrointestinal health. Described herein are methods and compositions for improving overall gastrointestinal health or for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to subject in need thereof a prebiotic composition, optionally in combination with effective amount of a probiotic microbe or microbes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ritter, Dennis Savaiano, David Barnes, Todd Klaenhammer