Patents by Inventor Alexander D. D'Addio

Alexander D. D'Addio 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).

  • Patent number: 10064817
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Patent number: 9919050
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions, into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Patent number: 8758816
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Fuge, John Higson, Bryan A. Roecklein, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20140158117
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions, into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace DANG, Brian D. LAWRENCE, Gul BALWANI, Alexander D. D'ADDIO
  • Patent number: 8518919
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: MEDA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20120149690
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20120083479
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Patent number: 8071073
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: MEDA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20100152147
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Dennis Fuge, John Higson, Bryan A. Roecklein, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Patent number: 6566396
    Abstract: Tannate compositions consisting essentially of carbetapentane tannate and chlorpheniramine tannate which are effective when administered orally for the symptomatic relief of coryza associated with the common cold, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, unproductive cough and upper respiratory tract conditions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Medpointe Healthcare Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Leflein, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20030044461
    Abstract: Compositions consisting essentially of carbetapentane tannate and guaifenesin which are effective when administered orally for the symptomatic relief of cough associated with respiratory tract conditions such as the common cold, bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: Carter-Wallace, Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Patent number: 6462094
    Abstract: Compositions consisting essentially of phenylephrine tannate and guaifenesin which are effective when administered orally for the symptomatic relief of cough associated with respiratory tract conditions such as the common cold, bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Medpointe Healthcare Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20020099021
    Abstract: Tannate compositions consisting essentially of carbetapentane tannate and chlorpheniramine tannate which are effective when administered orally for the symptomatic relief of coryza associated with the common cold, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, unproductive cough and upper respiratory tract conditions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: Carter-Wallace, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Leflein, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Patent number: 6417206
    Abstract: Tannate compositions are disclosed consisting essentially of carbetapentane tannate, pyrilamine tannate and phenylephrine tannate are effective when administered orally for the symptomatic relief of cough associated with respiratory tract conditions such as the common cold, bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: MedPointe Healthcare Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Leflein, Alexander D. D'Addio