Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Steven A. Fontana, Esq.
  • Polymorphic forms of 6-[4-(1-cyclohexyl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)butoxy]-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinolinone
    Patent number: 6388080
    Abstract: Polymorphs Form B, Form C, and amorphous of 6-[4-(1-cyclohexyl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)butoxy]-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinolinone, commonly known as cilostazol, have been identified. These polymorphs may be formed in pure form, in combination with each other, in combination with other polymorphs of cilostazol, or together with other pharmaceutical agents. Processes for preparing these polymorphs, and combinations of these polymorphs, as well as methods of use and unit dosages of these polymorphic forms, and their combinations, are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventors: Grayson Walker Stowell, Robert R. Whittle
  • Alkoxy substituted benzimidazole compounds, pharmaceutical preparations containing the same, and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 6369087
    Abstract: Compounds represented by formula (Ia) are disclosed by the invention, along with compositions and complexes thereof, optionally in combination with compounds of formula (Ib). Pharmaceutical formulations and methods of making and using such compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventors: Robert R. Whittle, Frederick D. Sancilio, Grayson Walker Stowell, Douglas John Jenkins, Linda B. Whittall
  • Oral liquid compositions
    Patent number: 6365180
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, liquid and semi-solid pharmaceutical compositions which can be administered in liquid form or can be used for preparing capsules containing such pharmaceutical compositions. Also provided are methods of using and processes for preparing the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventors: Glenn A. Meyer, Laura A. Trespidi, Edward S. Wilson, Christy M. Clark, Ashok J. Desai, Frederick D. Sancilio
  • Dry blend pharmaceutical unit dosage form
    Patent number: 6326384
    Abstract: The present invention provides dry blend pharmaceutical formulations in unit dosage forms comprising per dosage unit one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, or combinations thereof wherein the ratio of said one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in said formulations is essentially the same as the ratio of said active pharmaceutical ingredients in the corresponding, non-formulated drug substance and, wherein said formulations in unit dosage form are adapted for oral administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Inventors: Robert R. Whittle, Frederick D. Sancilio, Grayson Walker Stowell, Douglas John Jenkins, Linda B. Whittall
  • Pharmaceutical formulations
    Patent number: 6316020
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and formulations comprised of one or more active ingredients or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, or combinations thereof combined with at least one cyclodextrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventors: Robert R. Whittle, Frederick D. Sancilio, Grayson Walker Stowell, Douglas John Jenkins, Linda B. Whittall, Glenn Alan Meyer
  • Pharmaceutical unit dosage form
    Patent number: 6312723
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations, in oral unit dosage forms, have one or more active ingredients or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, or combinations thereof combined with at least one cyclodextrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventors: Robert R. Whittle, Frederick D. Sancilio, Grayson Walker Stowell, Douglas John Jenkins, Linda B. Whittall, Glenn Alan Meyer, Steven A. Fontana
  • Form a of fluoxetine hydrochloride
    Patent number: 6313350
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel processes for the preparation of Form A of fluoxetine hydrochloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventors: Grayson Walker Stowell, Robert R. Whittle
  • Method of improving bioavailability
    Patent number: 6312712
    Abstract: Improved bioavailability method of one or more of certain pharmaceutically active compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, or combinations thereof that include administering a non-toxic, therapeutically effective amount of the compounds combined with at least one cyclodextrin to a mammal in need of treatment of gastric acid related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventors: Robert R. Whittle, Frederick D. Sancilio, Grayson Walker Stowell, Douglas John Jenkins, Linda B. Whittall, Glenn Alan Meyer
  • Form a of fluoxetine hydrochloride
    Patent number: 6310251
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel processes for the preparation of Form A of fluoxetine hydrochloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventors: Grayson Walker Stowell, Robert R. Whittle
  • Form A of fluoxetine hydrochloride
    Patent number: 6310250
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel amorphous fluoxetine hydrochloride as a useful intermediate for the preparation of Form A of fluoxetine hydrochloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventors: Grayson Walker Stowell, Robert R. Whittle
  • Dry blend pharmaceutical formulations
    Patent number: 6268385
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising compositions one or more of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, or combinations thereof wherein the ratio of said one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in said formulations is essentially the same as the ratio of said active pharmaceutical ingredients in the corresponding, non-formulated drug substance. Methods for using the same are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventors: Robert R. Whittle, Frederick D. Sancilio, Grayson Walker Stowell, Douglas John Jenkins, Linda B. Whittall, Steven A. Fontana
  • Pharmaceutical unit dosage form
    Patent number: 6262086
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical oral unit dosage forms are comprised of, per dosage unit, one or more active ingredients or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Inventors: Robert R. Whittle, Frederick D. Sancilio, Grayson Walker Stowell, Douglas John Jenkins, Linda B. Whittall, Steven A. Fontana
  • Alkoxy substituted Benzimidazole compounds, pharmaceutical preparations containing the same, and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 6262085
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (Ia) are disclosed by the invention, along with compositions thereof optionally in combination with compounds of formulae (Ib). Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Inventors: Robert R. Whittle, Frederick D. Sancilio, Grayson Walker Stowell, Douglas John Jenkins, Linda B. Whittall
  • Form a of fluoxetine hydrochloride
    Patent number: 6258853
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical formulations and methods of using Form A of fluoxetine hydrochloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventors: Grayson Walker Stowell, Robert R. Whittle