Patents by Inventor Kodumudi S. Balaji
Kodumudi S. Balaji 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).
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Patent number: 11318130Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James Hurn-Joung Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
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Publication number: 20200276182Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James Hurn-Joung Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
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Patent number: 10596155Abstract: The present disclosure provides mucoadhesive aqueous-based gel formulations of metronidazole useful for a variety of purposes including intravaginal application as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment of individuals suffering from and/or diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: CHEMO RESEARCH, S.L.Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Kodumudi S. Balaji
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Publication number: 20190183859Abstract: The present disclosure provides mucoadhesive aqueous-based gel formulations of metronidazole useful for a variety of purposes including intravaginal application as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment of individuals suffering from and/or diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: CHEMO RESEARCH, S.L.Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Kodumudi S. Balaji
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Patent number: 10238644Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James Hurn-Joung Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
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Patent number: 10238634Abstract: The present disclosure provides mucoadhesive aqueous-based gel formulations of metronidazole useful for a variety of purposes, including intravaginal application as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment of individuals suffering from and/or diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: CHEMO RESEARCH, S.L.Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Kodumudi S. Balaji
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Patent number: 9642998Abstract: The present invention is directed to airless storage and dispensing systems that include a pump or dispensing package pre-filled with a topical semi-solid imiquimod pharmaceutical formulation (“pump systems”) and methods for storing and dispensing from the pump systems a plurality of precisely measured and uniform unit doses of a topical semi-solid imiquimod pharmaceutical formulation, and more particularly to pump systems, pre-filled with a topical imiquimod pharmaceutical cream and methods for delivering multiple precisely measured unit doses of a topical imiquimod pharmaceutical cream, and methods for using a controlled delivery pump system to store and dispense a plurality of consistent and precisely measured unit doses of a topical imiquimod pharmaceutical cream for use in topically treating a dermal and mucosal-associated condition, such as, external genital warts and/or perianal warts (EGWs), actinic keratosis or actinic keratoses (AK or AKs) and superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC).Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Kodumudi S. Balaji
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Patent number: 9370509Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James H. Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
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Patent number: 9198858Abstract: The present disclosure provides mucoadhesive aqueous-based gel formulations of metronidazole useful for a variety of purposes, including intravaginal application as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment of individuals suffering from and/or diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Kodumudi S. Balaji
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Publication number: 20150314115Abstract: The present invention is directed to airless storage and dispensing systems that include a pump or dispensing package pre-filled with a topical semi-solid imiquimod pharmaceutical formulation (“pump systems”) and methods for storing and dispensing from the pump systems a plurality of precisely measured and uniform unit doses of a topical semi-solid imiquimod pharmaceutical formulation, and more particularly to pump systems, pre-filled with a topical imiquimod pharmaceutical cream and methods for delivering multiple precisely measured unit doses of a topical imiquimod pharmaceutical cream, and methods for using a controlled delivery pump system to store and dispense a plurality of consistent and precisely measured unit doses of a topical imiquimod pharmaceutical cream for use in topically treating a dermal and mucosal-associated condition, such as, external genital warts and/or perianal warts (EGWs), actinic keratosis or actinic keratoses (AK or AKs) and superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: MICHAEL T. NORDSIEK, KODUMUDI S. BALAJI
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Patent number: 9072876Abstract: The present invention is directed to airless storage and dispensing systems that include a pump or dispensing package pre-filled with a topical semi-solid imiquimod pharmaceutical formulation (“pump systems”) and methods for storing and dispensing from the pump systems a plurality of precisely measured and uniform unit doses of a topical semi-solid imiquimod pharmaceutical formulation, and more particularly to pump systems, pre-filled with a topical imiquimod pharmaceutical cream and methods for delivering multiple precisely measured unit doses of a topical imiquimod pharmaceutical cream, and methods for using a controlled delivery pump system to store and dispense a plurality of consistent and precisely measured unit doses of a topical imiquimod pharmaceutical cream for use in topically treating a dermal and mucosal-associated condition, such as, external genital warts and/or perianal warts (EGWs), actinic keratosis or actinic keratoses (AK or AKs) and superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC).Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Kodumudi S. Balaji
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Patent number: 8946276Abstract: The present disclosure provides mucoadhesive aqueous-based gel formulations of metronidazole useful for a variety of purposes, including intravaginal application as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment of individuals suffering from and/or diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Watson Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Kodumudi S. Balaji
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Publication number: 20140206735Abstract: The present disclosure provides aqueous-based gel formulations of metronidazole useful for a variety of purposes, including topical application as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment of individuals suffering from and/or diagnosed with rosacea.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Medicis Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Kodumudi S. Balaji
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Publication number: 20130210855Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael T. NORDSIEK, Sharon F. LEVY, James H. LEE, James H. KULP, Kodumudi S. BALAJI, Tze-Chiang MENG, Jason J. WU, Valyn S. BAHM, Robert BABILON
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Publication number: 20130005785Abstract: The present disclosure provides mucoadhesive aqueous-based gel formulations of metronidazole useful for a variety of purposes, including intravaginal application as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment of individuals suffering from and/or diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Medicis Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Michael T. NORDSIEK, Kodumudi S. Balaji
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Publication number: 20130005787Abstract: The present disclosure provides mucoadhesive aqueous-based gel formulations of metronidazole useful for a variety of purposes, including intravaginal application as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment of individuals suffering from and/or diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Medicis Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Michael T. NORDSIEK, Kodumudi S. BALAJI
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Publication number: 20120329825Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2 methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5 c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat genital/perianal warts with shorter durations of therapy than currently prescribed for the commercially available for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating genital/perianal warts with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are shorter and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat genital/perianal warts are also disclosed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael T. NORDSIEK, Sharon F. LEVY, James H. LEE, James H. KULP, Kodumudi S. BALAJI, Tze-Chiang MENG, Jason J. WU, Valyn S. BAHM, Robert BABILON
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Publication number: 20120329824Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat genital/perianal warts with shorter durations of therapy than currently prescribed for the commercially available for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating genital/perianal warts with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are shorter and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat genital/perianal warts are also disclosed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael T. NORDSIEK, Sharon F. LEVY, James H. LEE, James H. KULP, Kodumudi S. BALAJI, Tze-Chiang MENG, Jason J. WU, Valyn S. BAHM, Robert BABILON
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Publication number: 20120329823Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat genital/perianal warts with shorter durations of therapy than currently prescribed for the commercially available Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating genital/perianal warts with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are shorter and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat genital/perianal warts are also disclosed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Medicis Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James H. Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
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Publication number: 20120289538Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5 c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat genital/perianal warts with shorter durations of therapy than currently prescribed for the commercially available for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating genital/perianal warts with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are shorter and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat genital/perianal warts are also disclosed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael T. NORDSIEK, Sharon F. LEVY, James H. LEE, James H. KULP, Kodumudi S. BALAJI, Tze-Chiang MENG, Jason J. WU, Valyn S. BAHM, Robert BABILON