Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Raymond E. Stauffer
  • Patent number: 6730320
    Abstract: An antibiotic product, in particular a tetracycline, such as doxycycline, is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antibiotic product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, as well as two or more delayed release dosage forms, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6730230
    Abstract: Methods of using high-density microparticles to bind and remove pathogens from biological fluids are disclosed. Pathogens include prions, viruses, bacteria and protozoa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Miltenyi Biotec GmbH
    Inventors: David N. Cook, Rodney L. Monroy
  • Patent number: 6723341
    Abstract: An antibiotic product is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antibiotic product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, as well as two or more delayed release dosage forms, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6669948
    Abstract: An antibiotic product, in particular a betalactam such as cephalosporin (in particular cefuroxime and/or cefpodoxime) or a penicillin (in particular axmoxicillin or dicloxacillin) is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antibiotic product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, as well as two or more delayed release dosage forms, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6667057
    Abstract: An antibiotic product, in particular levofloxacin, is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antibiotic product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, as well as two or more delayed release dosage forms, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6667042
    Abstract: An antibiotic product, in particular a fluroquinilone such as ciprofloxacin, is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antibiotic product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, as well as two or more delayed release dosage forms, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6663890
    Abstract: An antibiotic product, in particular metronidazole, is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antibiotic product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, as well as two or more delayed release dosage forms, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6663891
    Abstract: An antibiotic product, in particular an erythromyacin, is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antibiotic product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, as well as two or more delayed release dosage forms, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6638532
    Abstract: An antibiotic product for delivering at least Tetracycline or Doxycycline that is comprised of three dosage forms with different release profiles with each of Tetracycline and Doxycycline being present in at least one of the dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6632453
    Abstract: An antibiotic product for delivering at least Ciprofoxacin or Metronidazole that is comprised of three dosage forms with different release profiles with each of Ciprofoxacin and Metronidazole being present in at least one of the dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6627222
    Abstract: An antibiotic product for delivering at least Amoxicillin or dicloxacillin that is comprised of three dosage forms with different release profiles with each of Amoxicillin and dicloxacillin being present in at least one of the dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbiter, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6623757
    Abstract: An antibiotic product for delivering at least two different antibiotics that is comprised of three dosage forms with different release profiles with each antibiotic being present in at least one of the dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6623758
    Abstract: An antibiotic product for delivering at least cephalosporin or Metronidazole that is comprised of three dosage forms with different release profiles with each of cephalosporin and Metronidazole being present in at least one of the dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6610328
    Abstract: An antibiotic product for delivering at least Amoxicillin or Clarithromycin that is comprised of three dosage forms with different release profiles with each of Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin being present in at least one of the dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6608051
    Abstract: A blood collection system and method are disclosed in which taurolidine, a neutralizing agent for pathogens is added to the blood collected in standard blood bags. The taurolidine agent may be prepositioned in the collection bag prior to the collection of blood or alternatively the taurolidine may be added after the collection of blood has been completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: MedPointe Healthcare Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Costin
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6555534
    Abstract: The use of 4,4-methylenebis (tetrahydro-1,2-4-thiadiazine-1,1 -dioxide) in the eradication and control of the microorganism Helicobacter pylori in humans is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Medpointe Healthcare Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Costin
  • Patent number: 6544555
    Abstract: An antibiotic product is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antibiotic product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, as well as two or more delayed release dosage forms, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • Patent number: 6541014
    Abstract: An antiviral product is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antiviral product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, as well as two or more delayed release dosage forms, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, James D. Isbister, Donald J. Treacy, Jr., Sandra E. Wassink
  • 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