Patents by Inventor Roberto Ciccocioppo

Roberto Ciccocioppo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230110784
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to treatment of addictions and primary impulse-control disorders using phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE7) inhibitors, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, George A. Gaitanaris, Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Patent number: 11464785
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to treatment of addictions and primary impulse-control disorders using phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE7) inhibitors, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: OMEROS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, George A. Gaitanaris, Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Patent number: 11395475
    Abstract: A stalling cage having a box suitable for containing an animal, a receptacle that contains a liquid to be administered to the animal in the box, and a monitoring device suitable for continuously monitoring the consumption of liquid from the receptacle. The monitoring device has a level condenser with two electrodes in co-planar configuration in contact with the receptacle in order to measure the capacitance variation caused by the variation of the level of liquid relative to the air in the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Inventors: Fabio Casarola, Roberto Ciccocioppo, Adolfo Russo, Matteo Piersantelli
  • Patent number: 11241420
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing addiction and relapse use of addictive agents, and treating or preventing addictive or compulsive behaviour and relapse practice of an addictive behaviour or compulsion, by administering a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR?) agonist, alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent, such as, for example, an opioid receptor antagonist or an antidepressant, or an addictive agent, such as, for example, an opioid agonist. The present invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing addiction or relapse that include a PPAR? agonist and one or more other therapeutic or addictive agents, as well as unit dosage forms of such pharmaceutical compositions, which contain a dosage effective in treating or preventing addiction or relapse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Omeros Corporation
    Inventor: Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Publication number: 20210259200
    Abstract: A stalling cage having a box suitable for containing an animal, a receptacle that contains a liquid to be administered to the animal in the box, and a monitoring device suitable for continuously monitoring the consumption of liquid from the receptacle. The monitoring device has a level condenser with two electrodes in co-planar configuration in contact with the receptacle in order to measure the capacitance variation caused by the variation of the level of liquid relative to the air in the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Fabio CASAROLA, Roberto CICCOCIOPPO, Adolfo RUSSO, Matteo PIERSANTELLI
  • Publication number: 20190134055
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to treatment of addictions and primary impulse-control disorders using phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE7) inhibitors, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, George A. Gaitanaris, Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Publication number: 20190022077
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing addiction and relapse use of addictive agents, and treating or preventing addictive or compulsive behaviour and relapse practice of an addictive behaviour or compulsion, by administering a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR?) agonist, alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent, such as, for example, an opioid receptor antagonist or an antidepressant, or an addictive agent, such as, for example, an opioid agonist. The present invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing addiction or relapse that include a PPAR? agonist and one or more other therapeutic or addictive agents, as well as unit dosage forms of such pharmaceutical compositions, which contain a dosage effective in treating or preventing addiction or relapse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventor: Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Patent number: 10064850
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing addiction and relapse use of addictive agents, and treating or preventing addictive or compulsive behavior and relapse practice of an addictive behavior or compulsion, by administering a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR?) agonist, alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent, such as, for example, an opioid receptor antagonist or an antidepressant, or an addictive agent, such as, for example, an opioid agonist. The present invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing addiction or relapse that include a PPAR? agonist and one or more other therapeutic or addictive agents, as well as unit dosage forms of such pharmaceutical compositions, which contain a dosage effective in treating or preventing addiction or relapse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Omeros Corporation
    Inventor: Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Publication number: 20170027920
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing addiction and relapse use of addictive agents, and treating or preventing addictive or compulsive behaviour and relapse practice of an addictive behaviour or compulsion, by administering a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR?) agonist, alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent, such as, for example, an opioid receptor antagonist or an antidepressant, or an addictive agent, such as, for example, an opioid agonist. The present invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing addiction or relapse that include a PPAR? agonist and one or more other therapeutic or addictive agents, as well as unit dosage forms of such pharmaceutical compositions, which contain a dosage effective in treating or preventing addiction or relapse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventor: Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Publication number: 20160331729
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing addiction and relapse use of addictive agents, and treating or preventing addictive or compulsive behaviour and relapse practice of an addictive behaviour or compulsion, by administering a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR?) agonist, alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent, such as, for example, an opioid receptor antagonist or an antidepressant, or an addictive agent, such as, for example, an opioid agonist. The present invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing addiction or relapse that include a PPAR? agonist and one or more other therapeutic or addictive agents, as well as unit dosage forms of such pharmaceutical compositions, which contain a dosage effective in treating or preventing addiction or relapse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: OMEROS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Publication number: 20160158247
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to treatment of addictions and primary impulse-control disorders using phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE7) inhibitors, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, George A. Gaitanaris, Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Patent number: 9220715
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to treatment of addictions and primary impulse-control disorders using phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE7) inhibitors, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Omeros Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, George A. Gaitanaris, Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Publication number: 20140072662
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment or prevention of addictions and impulse control disorders using Andrographis paniculata, active substances contained therein and extracts thereof, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents. The methods and compositions of the invention are useful in the treatment or prevention of addiction to substances, including alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, opioid agonists cocaine, and amphetamines, as well as impulse control disorders, including pathological gambling and pathological overeating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Publication number: 20130296347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing addiction and relapse use of addictive agents, and treating or preventing addictive or compulsive behaviour and relapse practice of an addictive behaviour or compulsion, by administering a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR?) agonist, alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent, such as, for example, an opioid receptor antagonist or an antidepressant, or an addictive agent, such as, for example, an opioid agonist. The present invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing addiction or relapse that include a PPAR? agonist and one or more other therapeutic or addictive agents, as well as unit dosage forms of such pharmaceutical compositions, which contain a dosage effective in treating or preventing addiction or relapse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Publication number: 20130267502
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to treatment of addictions and primary impulse-control disorders using phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE7) inhibitors, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, George A. Gaitanaris, Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Patent number: 8426439
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing addiction and relapse use of addictive agents, and treating or preventing addictive or compulsive behavior and relapse practice of an addictive behavior or compulsion, by administering a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR?) agonist, alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent, such as, for example, an opioid receptor antagonist or an antidepressant. The present invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing addiction or relapse that include a PPAR? agonist and one or more other therapeutic agents, as well as unit dosage forms of such pharmaceutical compositions, which contain a dosage effective in treating or preventing addiction or relapse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Omeros Corporation
    Inventor: Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Patent number: 8207201
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of substance abuse and dependence, which contains a compound of the formula (I) represented by (R)-2-{3-[1-(acenaphthen-1-yl)piperidin-4-yl]-2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl}-N-methylacetamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Koji Teshima, Roberto Ciccocioppo, Maurizio Massi
  • Publication number: 20100234413
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing addiction and relapse use of addictive agents, and treating or preventing addictive or compulsive behaviour and relapse practice of an addictive behaviour or compulsion, by administering a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR?) agonist, alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent, such as, for example, an opioid receptor antagonist or an antidepressant, or an addictive agent, such as, for example, an opioid agonist. The present invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing addiction or relapse that include a PPAR? agonist and one or more other therapeutic or addictive agents, as well as unit dosage forms of such pharmaceutical compositions, which contain a dosage effective in treating or preventing addiction or relapse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: OMEROS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Roberto Ciccocioppo
  • Publication number: 20100069382
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of substance abuse and dependence, which contains a compound of the formula (I) represented by (R)-2-{3-[1-(acenaphthen-1-yl)piperidin-4-yl]-2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl}-N-methylacetamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Koji Teshima, Roberto Ciccocioppo, Maurizio Massi
  • Publication number: 20090048232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing addiction and relapse use of addictive agents, and treating or preventing addictive or compulsive behaviour and relapse practice of an addictive behaviour or compulsion, by administering a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR?) agonist, alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent, such as, for example, an opioid receptor antagonist or an antidepressant. The present invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing addiction or relapse that include a PPAR? agonist and one or more other therapeutic agents, as well as unit dosage forms of such pharmaceutical compositions, which contain a dosage effective in treating or preventing addiction or relapse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Roberto Ciccocioppo