Patents by Inventor Malcolm Hill

Malcolm Hill 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: 20090137540
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating, preventing or alleviating the symptoms of and inflammation associated with inflammatory diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, for example, those involving the esophagus. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions useful for the methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20090123550
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating, preventing or alleviating the symptoms of and inflammation associated with inflammatory diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, for example, those involving the esophagus. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions useful for the methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill, Cynthia Licalsi, Hemant Deshmukh, Keith Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090123551
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions suitable for the delivery of therapeutic agents to the gastrointestinal tract. Also provided herein are methods for treating, preventing or alleviating disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, for example, those involving the esophagus, by orally administering compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20090123390
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for preventing or alleviating the symptoms of and inflammation associated with inflammatory diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, for example, those involving the esophagus. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions useful for the methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20090021216
    Abstract: The device contains a first switch and a third switch for the charging and discharging of a main battery, and a second switch and a fourth switch for the charging and discharging of an auxiliary battery. The first switch or the second switch is turned on so as to connect and discharge the main battery or the auxiliary battery to a load circuit. The third switch or the fourth switch is turned on so as to charge the main battery or the auxiliary battery by an external power source. The present invention further provides a portable electronic device incorporating such a dual-battery charging and discharging method or device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Malcolm Hills, David Lin
  • Publication number: 20080020003
    Abstract: The present invention relates to method for inducing bronchodilation in a patient in need thereof comprising (a) providing at least one dose of an inhalation mixture comprising a ?2 agonist to said patient; and (b) delivering said inhalation mixture with an inhalation nebulizer, as well as dosage formulations comprising a ?2 agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm Hill, Hemant Deshmukh, Elaine Phillips
  • Publication number: 20070293580
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of administering dosage forms which comprise epinephrine, including buccal, lingual, sublingual or transmucosal dosage forms comprising epinephrine for treatment of allergic emergencies, including anaphylaxis. Also provided herein are kits and packaging systems useful in these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20070293582
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of administering a series of epinephrine doses for the treatment of allergic emergencies, including anaphylaxis, comprising buccal, lingual or sublingual epinephrine dosage forms and injectable epinephrine dosage forms. Also provided herein are kits and packaging systems useful in these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20070293581
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of administering dosage forms which comprise epinephrine, including buccal, lingual, sublingual or transmucosal dosage forms comprising epinephrine for treatment of allergic emergencies, including anaphylaxis. Also provided herein are kits and packaging systems useful in these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20070276048
    Abstract: The present invention relates to unit dose formulations comprising an inhalable albuterol solution, wherein the inhalation albuterol solution is formulated with albuterol free base, a tonicity adjusting agent, a pH adjusting agent and water. Methods of preparing the unit dose formulation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Hemant Deshmukh, Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20070249572
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for the delivery of a corticosteroid comprising (1) an inhalable aqueous mixture comprising a corticosteroid and a solubility enhancer and (2) an inhalable nebulizer, wherein the delivery of the aqueous mixture comprising the corticosteroid by the nebulizer results in an enhanced pharmacokinetic profile of the corticosteroid as compared to conventional inhalable therapies and/or increase lung deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20070197486
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for the delivery of a corticosteroid comprising (1) an inhalable aqueous mixture comprising a corticosteroid and a solubility enhancer and (2) an inhalable nebulizer, wherein the delivery of the aqueous mixture comprising the corticosteroid by the nebulizer results in an enhanced pharmacokinetic profile of the corticosteroid as compared to conventional inhalable therapies and/or increase lung deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20070197487
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for the delivery of a corticosteroid comprising (1) an inhalable aqueous mixture comprising a corticosteroid and a solubility enhancer and (2) an inhalable nebulizer, wherein the delivery of the aqueous mixture comprising the corticosteroid by the nebulizer results in an enhanced pharmacokinetic profile of the corticosteroid as compared to conventional inhalable therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20070191599
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manufacturing compositions comprising a corticosteriod and at least one solubility enhancer, as well as compositions made by these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: VERUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Malcolm Hill, Cynthia LiCalsi, Troy Christensen
  • Publication number: 20070191327
    Abstract: Novel methods of sterilizing corticosteroid solutions resulting in improved final yield of active corticosteroid ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: VERUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Malcolm Hill, Cynthia LiCalsi
  • Publication number: 20070191323
    Abstract: A corticosteroid mixture, such as a budesonide solution, is prepared by the active and inactive ingredients of the mixture under oxygen-depleted conditions. The resulting mixture demonstrates superior stability of the active pharmaceutical ingredient corticosteroid. The invention provides novel methods of manufacturing corticosteroid mixtures, wherein the resulting mixtures possess superior stability as compared to known methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: VERUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Malcolm Hill, Cynthia LiCalsi
  • Publication number: 20070185066
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for the delivery of a corticosteroid comprising (1) an inhalable aqueous mixture comprising a corticosteroid and a solubility enhancer and (2) an inhalable nebulizer, wherein the delivery of the aqueous mixture comprising the corticosteroid by the nebulizer results in an enhanced pharmacokinetic profile of the corticosteroid as compared to conventional inhalable therapies and/or increase lung deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20070178050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for the delivery of a corticosteroid comprising (1) an inhalable aqueous mixture comprising a corticosteroid and a solubility enhancer and (2) an inhalable nebulizer, wherein the delivery of the aqueous mixture comprising the corticosteroid by the nebulizer results in an enhanced pharmacokinetic profile of the corticosteroid as compared to conventional inhalable therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20070178049
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for the delivery of a corticosteroid comprising (1) an inhalable aqueous mixture comprising a corticosteroid and a solubility enhancer and (2) an inhalable nebulizer, wherein the delivery of the aqueous mixture comprising the corticosteroid by the nebulizer results in an enhanced pharmacokinetic profile of the corticosteroid as compared to conventional inhalable therapies, and/or increased lung deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20070160542
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for the delivery of a corticosteroid comprising (1) an inhalable aqueous mixture comprising a corticosteroid and a solubility enhancer and (2) an inhalable nebulizer, wherein the delivery of the aqueous mixture comprising the corticosteroid by the nebulizer results in an enhanced pharmacokinetic profile of the corticosteroid as compared to conventional inhalable therapies and/or increased lung deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill