Patents Assigned to Breath Limited
  • Steroid Solavates
    Publication number: 20120148638
    Abstract: A dpi formulation comprises a solvate of beclomethasone with a non-cyclic, straight or branched C5-C7 hydrocarbon. The solvate particles are of size 0.5 to 10 microns and are obtained by crystallization of the steroid in the presence of ultrasound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: BREATH LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Cameron Gardner McAffer, Peter Ernest Tasko, Susheela Ginafrancesco, Graham John Swift
  • Dry Powder Inhaler Formulations
    Publication number: 20120135055
    Abstract: A dpi formulation comprises a solvate of beclomethasone and is substantially free of excipient and free of carrier. The solvate particles are of size 0.5 to 10 microns and are obtained by crystallization of the steroid in the presence of ultrasound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: BREATH LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Cameron Gardner Mcaffer, Peter Ernest Tasko, Susheela Ginafrancesco, Graham John Swift
  • Stable prostaglandin-containing compositions
    Patent number: 8084501
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition containing a prostaglandin and an alkanoic acid ester of a polyethoxylated sorbitol in an amount effective to enhance the chemical stability of the prostaglandin, and the use thereof for treating ophthalmic conditions. Also disclosed are methods for enhancing the chemical stability of a prostaglandin-containing composition by using an alkanoic acid ester of a polyethoxylated sorbitol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignees: Breath Limited, Resolution Chemicals Limited
    Inventors: Victor Deaciuc, Michael Hagan, Hashem Heiati, Karen K. Jette, Gary C. Visor, Ian G. C. McAffer, Peter Tasko
  • Sealing of Plastic Containers
    Publication number: 20110131929
    Abstract: An ampoule contains a solution, e.g. an inhalation or injectable pharmaceutical, and an outer surface of the ampoule is coated with a metal or metal compound so as to reduce moisture egress from the ampoule and reduce contamination of ampoule contents from external sources. Labels are easily applied to the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: BREATH LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Gardner Cameron McAffer, Peter Ernest Tasko
  • Sealing of plastic containers
    Publication number: 20080257481
    Abstract: An ampoule contains a solution, e.g. an inhalation or injectable pharmaceutical, and an outer surface of the ampoule is coated with a metal or metal compound so as to reduce moisture egress from the ampoule and reduce contamination of ampoule contents from external sources. Labels are easily applied to the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Breath Limited
    Inventors: Ian Gardner Cameron McAffer, Peter Ernest Tasko
  • Stable prostaglandin-containing compositions
    Publication number: 20060270735
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition containing a prostaglandin and an alkanoic acid ester of a polyethoxylated sorbitol in an amount effective to enhance the chemical stability of the prostaglandin, and the use thereof for treating ophthalmic conditions. Also disclosed are methods for enhancing the chemical stability of a prostaglandin-containing composition by using an alkanoic acid ester of a polyethoxylated sorbitol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: BREATH LIMITED
    Inventors: Victor Deaciuc, Michael Hagan, Hashem Heiati, Karen Jette, Gary Visor, Ian McAffer, Peter Tasko
  • Sterilization of pharmaceuticals
    Patent number: 6863865
    Abstract: A method of sterilizing a pharmaceutical composition containing a suspension of a pharmaceutical comprises rapidly heating the pharmaceutical composition from ambient temperature to an elevated temperature, maintaining it at or above the elevated temperature for a period of time, and rapidly cooling the pharmaceutical composition to ambient temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Breath Limited
    Inventors: Ian G. C. McAffer, Kailash S. Purohit
  • Sterilization of pharmaceuticals
    Publication number: 20030103864
    Abstract: A method of sterilizing a pharmaceutical composition containing a suspension of a pharmaceutical comprises rapidly heating the pharmaceutical composition from ambient temperature to an elevated temperature, maintaining it at or above the elevated temperature for a period of time, and rapidly cooling the pharmaceutical composition to ambient temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Breath Limited
    Inventors: Ian G.C. McAffer, Kailash S. Purohit