Patents Assigned to Meritage Pharma, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11413296
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Meritage Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Ranjan Dohil, John Bastian, Seema S. Aceves, Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill
  • Patent number: 11197822
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Meritage Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Ranjan Dohil, John Bastian, Seema Aceves, Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20190224324
    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: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Meritage Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20190209587
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a corticosteroid and an antioxidant. The invention further relates to methods of treating, preventing, or alleviating the symptoms of and inflammation associated with inflammatory diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract comprising administering the pharmaceutical compositions comprising a corticosteroid and an antioxidant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventor: Ram Kasina
  • Patent number: 10293052
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill
  • Patent number: 10272037
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Meritage Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Ranjan Dohil, John Bastian, Seema Aceves, Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill
  • Patent number: 10176301
    Abstract: Provided herein are computer-based systems, software, and methods of using the same including a daily patient questionnaire, the questionnaire comprising: a question for determining whether the patient avoided solid food; a question for determining whether the patient had difficulty swallowing solid food; a question for determining what action the patient took to correct or relieve difficulty swallowing food; a question for determining the amount of pain the patient experienced while swallowing food; and a software module configured to apply an algorithm to answers to one or more of said questions to determine a score, wherein said score illustrates one or more selected from the group consisting of: (1) severity, intensity, or frequency of patient dysphagia; (2) suitability of a patient for a particular diagnostic tool, diagnostic method, or therapy for dysphagia; and (3) efficacy of a particular therapy for dysphagia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Malcolm Hill, Robert Farber, Bonnie Hepburn, Linda Gieschen
  • Publication number: 20180325921
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating the symptoms of and inflammation associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions useful for the methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Meritage Pharma, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm HILL
  • Patent number: 9782347
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Meritage Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Ranjan Dohil, John Bastian, Seema Aceves, Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20160235769
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating the symptoms of and inflammation associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions useful for the methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20160078186
    Abstract: Provided herein are computer-based systems, software, and methods of using the same including a daily patient questionnaire, the questionnaire comprising: a question for determining whether the patient avoided solid food; a question for determining whether the patient had difficulty swallowing solid food; a question for determining what action the patient took to correct or relieve difficulty swallowing food; a question for determining the amount of pain the patient experienced while swallowing food; and a software module configured to apply an algorithm to answers to one or more of said questions to determine a score, wherein said score illustrates one or more selected from the group consisting of: (1) severity, intensity, or frequency of patient dysphagia; (2) suitability of a patient for a particular diagnostic tool, diagnostic method, or therapy for dysphagia; and (3) efficacy of a particular therapy for dysphagia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: MERITAGE PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Malcolm Hill, Robert Farber, Bonnie Hepburn, Linda Gieschen
  • Patent number: 9050368
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Meritage Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill, Hemant Deshmukh, Keith Johnson, Cynthia Licalsi
  • Patent number: 8865692
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Meritage Pharma, Inc
    Inventors: Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20140187523
    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: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicants: Meritage Pharma, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Ranjan Dohil, John Bastian, Seema Aceves, Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill
  • Patent number: 8679545
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Meritage Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Ranjan Dohil, John Bastian, Seema Aceves
  • Publication number: 20120164080
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating gastrointestinal inflammation, for example, esophageal inflammation, or reduction of eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus and/or reducing local and systemic exposure and/or side effects resulting therefrom. Provided herein are methods for diagnosing gastrointestinal inflammation, for example, esophageal inflammation, or reduction of eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Malcolm Hill, Elaine Phillips
  • Publication number: 20110097401
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and formulations suitable for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Also provided are methods for treating, preventing, or alleviating disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, for example, those involving the esophagus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Elaine Phillips, Malcolm Hill, Adam Simpson
  • Publication number: 20100216754
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating the symptoms of and inflammation associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions useful for the methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventor: Malcolm Hill
  • Publication number: 20090264392
    Abstract: This document provides methods and compositions suitable for treating eosinophilic esophogitis. For example, this document provides methods that involve administering a steroid and mucoadherent to a mammal (e.g., a human). Kits comprising compositions containing a steroid in combination with a mucoadherent also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Meritage Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Warndahl, Jeffery Alexander, Gianrico Farrugia
  • Publication number: 20090149433
    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: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: MERITAGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventor: Elaine Phillips