Patents by Inventor Kenneth Walter Locke

Kenneth Walter Locke 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: 20170135923
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations and methods for regional adiposity reduction and treatment of body contour defects such as abdominal bulging; comprising an injectable formulation, said formulation comprising: an active ingredient that consists essentially of an adipose tissue-reducing amount of one or more lipophilic long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonists, or salts, solvates, or polymorphs thereof; and one or more subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: John Daniel DOBAK, Kenneth Walter LOCKE
  • Patent number: 9597531
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations and methods for regional adiposity reduction and treatment of body contour defects such as abdominal bulging; comprising an injectable formulation, said formulation comprising: an active ingredient that consists essentially of an adipose tissue-reducing amount of one or more lipophilic long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonists, or salts, solvates, or polymorphs thereof; and one or more subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: NEOTHETICS, INC.
    Inventors: John Daniel Dobak, Kenneth Walter Locke
  • Patent number: 9452132
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits and fat-related conditions and indications. Methods comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, for example, salmeterol, suitable for subcutaneous administration. Formulations comprise a pharmaceutical formulation that is suitable for subcutaneous injection comprising: (a) a lipophilic long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, or a salt thereof; and (b) at least one subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: NEOTHETICS, INC.
    Inventors: John Daniel Dobak, Kenneth Walter Locke
  • Publication number: 20160256418
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits and fat-related conditions and indications. Methods comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, for example, salmeterol, suitable for subcutaneous administration. Formulations comprise a pharmaceutical formulation that is suitable for subcutaneous injection comprising: (a) a lipophilic long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, or a salt thereof; and (b) at least one subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: John Daniel DOBAK, Kenneth Walter LOCKE
  • Publication number: 20160089346
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods involving body contouring applications including treatments to reduce subcutaneous fat. The methods include the determination of patient suitability for body contouring treatment by evaluating one or more patient assessments. In various implementations, a patient determined to be suitable for body contouring treatment is administered a composition comprising a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to the region of the body comprising subcutaneous fat, such as the central abdominal or submental region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth Walter Locke
  • Publication number: 20150328146
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits and fat-related conditions and indications. Methods comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, for example, salmeterol, suitable for subcutaneous administration. Formulations comprise a pharmaceutical formulation that is suitable for subcutaneous injection comprising: (a) a lipophilic long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, or a salt thereof; and (b) at least one subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: John Daniel DOBAK, Kenneth Walter LOCKE
  • Patent number: 9132084
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits and fat-related conditions and indications. Methods comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation consisting essentially of a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, for example, salmeterol, suitable for subcutaneous administration. Methods further comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation that is suitable for subcutaneous injection comprising: (a) a lipophilic long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and/or glucocorticosteroid, or a salt, optical isomer, racemate, solvate, or polymorph thereof; and (b) at least one subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: NEOTHETICS, INC.
    Inventors: John Daniel Dobak, Kenneth Walter Locke
  • Patent number: 8404750
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits and fat-related conditions and indications. Methods comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation consisting essentially of a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, for example, salmeterol, suitable for subcutaneous administration. Methods further comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation that is suitable for subcutaneous injection comprising: (a) a lipophilic long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and/or glucocorticosteroid, or a salt, optical isomer, racemate, solvate, or polymorph thereof; and (b) at least one subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Lithera, Inc.
    Inventors: John Daniel Dobak, Kenneth Walter Locke
  • Publication number: 20120178819
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations and methods for regional adiposity reduction and treatment of body contour defects such as abdominal bulging; comprising an injectable formulation, said formulation comprising: an active ingredient that consists essentially of an adipose tissue-reducing amount of one or more lipophilic long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonists, or salts, solvates, or polymorphs thereof; and one or more subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Lithera, Inc.
    Inventors: John Daniel Dobak, Kenneth Walter Locke
  • Publication number: 20120046257
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits and fat-related conditions and indications. Methods comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation consisting essentially of a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, for example, salmeterol, suitable for subcutaneous administration. Methods further comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation that is suitable for subcutaneous injection comprising: (a) a lipophilic long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and/or glucocorticosteroid, or a salt, optical isomer, racemate, solvate, or polymorph thereof; and (b) at least one subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Lithera, Inc.
    Inventors: John Daniel Dobak, Kenneth Walter Locke
  • Patent number: 8026282
    Abstract: A method of treating irritable bowel syndrome in a patient suffering therefrom comprising: administering an effective amount of a compound selected from compound 1, its metabolite 2 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Medicinova, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Walter Locke, Charles G. Smith, Takashi Kiyoizumi
  • Publication number: 20110224176
    Abstract: Provided herein are lyophilized cake forms of fluticasone, salmeterol, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a combination thereof which provides room temperature stability for an extended period of time. Upon reconstitution with an acceptable solvent (e.g., a carrier or diluent), the reconstituted pharmaceutical or cosmetic formulation provides a sterile, non-suspension form suitable for parenteral injectable administration, including subcutaneous injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Lithera, Inc.
    Inventors: John Daniel Dobak, Chris Kemmerer, Kenneth Walter Locke
  • Publication number: 20110130373
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits and fat-related conditions and indications. Methods comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation consisting essentially of a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, for example, salmeterol, suitable for subcutaneous administration. Methods further comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation that is suitable for subcutaneous injection comprising: (a) a lipophilic long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and/or glucocorticosteroid, or a salt, optical isomer, racemate, solvate, or polymorph thereof; and (b) at least one subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: LITHERA, INC.
    Inventors: John Daniel Dobak, Kenneth Walter Locke
  • Publication number: 20100285074
    Abstract: A method of treating irritable bowel syndrome in a patient suffering therefrom comprising: administering an effective amount of a compound selected from compound 1, its metabolite 2 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof:
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth Walter Locke, Charles G. Smith, Takashi Kiyoizumi
  • Patent number: 7786169
    Abstract: A method of treating ulcerative colitis in a patient suffering therefrom comprising: administering an effective amount of a compound selected from compound 1, its metabolite 2 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: MediciNova, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Walter Locke, Charles G. Smith, Takashi Kiyoizumi
  • Patent number: 7728169
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (1) in polymorphic crystalline Form A: together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient, wherein the compound of formula (1) is present in polymorphic Form A (see, e.g., FIG. 6) substantially free of other polymorphic forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Medicinova, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Walter Locke, David Gregory Roe
  • Publication number: 20080292698
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (1) in polymorphic crystalline Form A: together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient, wherein the compound of formula (1) is present in polymorphic Form A (see, e.g., FIG. 6) substantially free of other polymorphic forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth Walter LOCKE, David Gregory Roe
  • Patent number: 7429617
    Abstract: A method of treating interstitial cystitis is disclosed comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound selected from compound 1, its metabolite 2 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Medicinova, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Walter Locke, Charles G. Smith, Takashi Kiyoizumi
  • Patent number: 7365224
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (1) in polymorphic crystalline Form A: together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient, wherein the compound of formula (1) is present in polymorphic Form A (see, e.g., FIG. 6) substantially free of other polymorphic forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Medicinova, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Walter Locke, David Gregory Roe
  • Patent number: 7153993
    Abstract: Process for making a pharmaceutical composition, comprising: a compound of formula (1) in crystalline form: together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient, wherein the compound of formula (1) is present in polymorphic crystal form A substantially free of other polymorphs, and methods for making this polymorph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Medicinova, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Walter Locke, David Gregory Roe