Patents Examined by Angela Brown-Pettigrew
  • Patent number: 9371333
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (IIc); wherein X3 and X4 independently from each other are N or CR8 wherein R8 may be same or different; Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 independently from each other are N or CR9 wherein R9 may be same or different and wherein up to 3 of the group Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 may be N; their solvates, hydrates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their use for modulating the Wnt signalling pathway activity and their use as a medicament, preferably for the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignees: Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
    Inventors: Michael Boutros, Rajendra-Prasad Maskey, Corinna Koch, Florian Fuchs, Sandra Steinbrink, Daniel Gilbert
  • Patent number: 9364479
    Abstract: The invention comprises use of a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of the formula below for preparation of a medicament for treating polycystic kidney diseases (PKD) in a mammal, such as human or feline (e.g., Persian cat). Formula (I). Also provided are the above compound and compositions comprising it for treating PKD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: SYMPHONY EVOLUTION, INC.
    Inventors: Philip Frost, William W. N. Liao, Eric K. Rowinsky
  • Patent number: 9358237
    Abstract: Disclosed are noribogaine compositions comprising a very high level of the 2(R), 4(S), 5(S), 6(S) and 18(R) enantiomer and not more than 0.5 wt % of ibogaine relative to the total amount of noribogaine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: DEMERX, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Moriarty, Deborah C. Mash
  • Patent number: 9358229
    Abstract: Provided herein is a combination therapy comprising a JAK kinase inhibitor and a dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitor, as well as methods of treating various cancers through the use of such a combination therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignees: Novartis Pharma AG, Incyte Corporation
    Inventors: Alessandro M. Vannucchi, Costanza Bogani, Niccolo Bartalucci
  • Patent number: 9351926
    Abstract: A novel pharmaceutical formulation includes a four mg per ml (4 mg/mL) Ibuprofen in an aqueous solution of Arginine and Ibuprofen, wherein the molar ratio of Arginine to ibuprofen is more than or equal to 1.000625:1, Tris buffered, isotonic, and adjusted to pH between 7.2-8.5 by addition of 1.0 N HCL, none of the excipients used contains material of animal or human origin. There were no novel excipients used. A method of treating through anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activity: fever, pain, dysmenorrhea and inflammatory diseases are also described. It is also used for pericarditis and patent ductus arteriosus (Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)), relieve moderate to severe pain, dental pain and pain after an operation, mild to moderate pain including migraine headache, and for short term treatment of pyrexia in children over one year of age. The formulation is meant to be used as ready to use intravenous infusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: PHARMACEUTICAL SOLUTIONS INDUSTRY LTD.
    Inventors: Khalil A. H. Selmi, Irfan J. M. Jamil, Yahya H. A. Idris
  • Patent number: 9326935
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel palatable pharmaceutical composition in the form of aqueous solution of atomoxetine. The oral aqueous solution of this invention will significantly reduce the potently bitter taste of atomoxetine, and further avoid swallow issue for young and elderly patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Arup Kumar Roy, Matthew Scott Mermey
  • Patent number: 9301935
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to method of treating a patient suffering from hyperhidrosis by administering a composition comprising a low concentration of sodium oxalate, oxalic acid and hydrocortisone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Naeem Uddin
  • Patent number: 9295675
    Abstract: Described are gel compositions containing active pharmaceutical ingredient such as testosterone, solvent, and thickener, the gel compositions being useful for transdermal administration of the active ingredient to a patient, and related methods. Certain embodiments of the gel composition specifically exclude Hsieh enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Harish K. Pimplaskar
  • Patent number: 9273267
    Abstract: A method of treating an edible oil to remove aldehydes comprises contacting the oil with an amino acid and an adsorbing agent. The amino acid and the adsorbing agent are contacted with the oil separately or as a mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: STEPAN SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Sietze Theodorus Bouwer, Patrick van der Waal
  • Patent number: 9261497
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention is also directed to a method of treating cancer in a subject. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting SCF-Skp2 activity and a method of identifying inhibitors of SCF-Skp2 activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: Timothy Cardozo, Michele Pagano, Lily Wu, Leslie I. Gold
  • Patent number: 9259405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a combination of a therapeutically-effective amount of the antiviral compound famciclovir and a therapeutically-effective amount of the COX-2 inhibitor diclofenac. The invention is further related to methods of treating functional somatic syndromes by administering a therapeutically-effective combination of famciclovir and diclofenac.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: INNOVATIVE MED CONCEPTS, LLC
    Inventor: William L. Pridgen
  • Patent number: 9255095
    Abstract: A compound according to Formula Ia: wherein L1, G, and R1 are as described herein. The present invention relates to novel compounds according to Formula I that antagonize GPR84, a G-protein-coupled receptor that is involved in inflammatory conditions, and methods for the production of these novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of inflammatory conditions (for example inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, lung diseases (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung interstitial diseases (e.g. idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF))), neuroinflammatory conditions, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, endocrine and/or metabolic diseases, and/or diseases involving impairment of immune cell functions by administering a compound of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: GALAPAGOS NV
    Inventors: Frédéric Gilbert Labéguère, Gregory John Robert Newsome, Luke Jonathan Alvey, Laurent Raymond Maurice Sanière, Stephen Robert Fletcher
  • Patent number: 9254292
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Fused Tetracycle Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, A?, B, G, R1, U, V, W, W?, X, X?, Y and Y? are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Fused Tetracycle Derivative, and methods of using the Fused Tetracycle Derivatives for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Brian J. Lavey, Michael P. Dwyer, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Stuart B. Rosenblum
  • Patent number: 9242958
    Abstract: The new pyridazine derivatives have unexpected drug properties as inhibitors of protein kinases especially against c-Met and are useful in treating disorders related to abnormal protein kinase activities such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Xcovery Holding Company LLC
    Inventor: Congxin Liang
  • Patent number: 9238633
    Abstract: A method of treating diabetic complications with carbamoyloxy arylalkanoyl arylpiperazine compounds including:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: SK BIOPHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hong Sik Moon, Han Ju Yi, Eun Hee Chae, Sang Mi Chae, Hye Won Shin
  • Patent number: 9205094
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one bile acid sequestrant are disclosed for treating or preventing upper GI tract disorders and protecting stratified squamous epithelium against injury by a noxious substance. Exemplary bile acid sequestrants include colesevelam, colesevelam hydrochloride, colestipol, sevelamer and combinations thereof. The disclosed methods generally include administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one bile acid sequestrant, alone or in combination with at least one proton pump inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Mark G. Currie
  • Patent number: 9200015
    Abstract: Provided herein are analog and derivative compounds of inositol hexakisphosphate effective to treat a Clostridium difficile infection and to neutralize the bacterial toxins produced by the same. In addition, methods of treating the C. difficile infection and for neutralizing its toxins with the compounds are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas Systems
    Inventors: Tor C. Savidge, Petril Urvil, Dhananjaya Nauduri, Numan Oezguen, Catherine Schein, Werner Braun
  • Patent number: 9187466
    Abstract: The present invention relates to bisaryl-linked 5-aryl-1,2,4-triazolone derivatives according to the following formula: wherein Ar1, Ar2, R1, R2, L1, L2, Q and n are defined herein. The invention further related to the process of making the bisaryl-linked 5-aryl-1,2,4-triazolone derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Chantal Furstner, Joerg Keldenich, Martina Delbeck, Peter Kolkhof, Axel Kretschmer, Ingo Pluschkell, Elisabeth Pook, Carsten Schmeck, Hubert Trubel
  • Patent number: 9173886
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the following compound: The compound and other azacycle derivatives can be used in method of treatments for retroviral infections, such as HIV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Trana Discovery, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Guenther, Jerzy R. Szewczyk
  • Patent number: 9156833
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the following compound: The compound is associated with activity of a muscarinic receptor (e.g., one or more of M1, M2, M3, M4, M5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: BARRY UNIVERSITY, INC.
    Inventor: John Boulos