Patents Examined by Kara R McMillian
  • Patent number: 8222270
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James H. Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
  • Patent number: 8183233
    Abstract: Stable pharmaceutical formulations and methods of making same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method of making a stable pharmaceutical formulation comprising adding one or more vitrifying additives to an aqueous pharmaceutical solution to raise the glass transition temperature of the aqueous pharmaceutical solution. The aqueous pharmaceutical solution can be cooled to a temperature of about ?50° C. to about ?10° C. The vitrifying additive enhances the formation of a glass or amorphous solid of the aqueous pharmaceutical solution at cryogenic temperatures (?50 to ?10° C.), and the pharmaceutical formulation can be thawed to liquid form and administered to a mammalian subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: James E. Kipp, Joseph Chung Tak Wong, Lakshmy Nair, Reagan Miller, Barrett E. Rabinow
  • Patent number: 8097655
    Abstract: Methods for concomitant administration of colchicine together with one or more macrolide antibiotics, e.g., clarithromycin, are disclosed. Such methods reduce the dangers commonly associated with such concomitant administration and provide additional benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew W. Davis
  • Patent number: 8093298
    Abstract: Methods for concomitant administration of colchicine together with one or more macrolide antibiotics, e.g., clarithromycin, are disclosed. Such methods reduce the dangers commonly associated with such concomitant administration and provide additional benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew W. Davis
  • Patent number: 8093297
    Abstract: Methods for concomitant administration of colchicine together with one or more second active agents, e.g., ketoconazole and ritonavir, are disclosed. Such methods reduce the dangers commonly associated with such concomitant administration and provide additional benefits. Methods of notifying health care practitioners and patients regarding appropriate dosing for concomitant administration of colchicine together with second active agents are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew W. Davis
  • Patent number: 8093296
    Abstract: Methods for concomitant administration of colchicine together with one or more macrolide antibiotics, e.g., clarithromycin, are disclosed. Such methods reduce the dangers commonly associated with such concomitant administration and provide additional benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew W. Davis
  • Patent number: 8084475
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods involving avoiding adverse drug interactions with pirfenidone and CYP inducers, such as smoking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Intermune, Inc.
    Inventors: Williamson Ziegler Bradford, Javier Szwarcberg
  • Patent number: 8039515
    Abstract: Methods for concomitant administration of colchicine together with one or more macrolide antibiotics, e.g., clarithromycin, are disclosed. Such methods reduce the dangers commonly associated with such concomitant administration and provide additional benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew W. Davis
  • Patent number: 8039516
    Abstract: Methods for concomitant administration of colchicine together with one or more macrolide antibiotics, e.g., clarithromycin, are disclosed. Such methods reduce the dangers commonly associated with such concomitant administration and provide additional benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew W. Davis
  • Patent number: 8026266
    Abstract: Compositions, and methods of use thereof, are provided for the treatment of painful neuropathy by local or topical delivery of compounds that interact with ?-adrenergic receptors, especially an alpha2 adrenergic agonist such as clonidine, to the entire painful area such that the need for systemic dosing is minimized. The compounds are delivered to or adjacent to painful areas in patients with painful length dependent neuropathy, and other neuropathies that affect the pain signaling fibers in the skin. A preferred compound for the treatment of patients with length dependent neuropathy is clonidine applied in a transdermal patch, gel, ointment, lotion, liposomal formulation, cream, or emulsion, wherein the concentration is sufficient to provide an effective dose in the painful area or immediately adjacent areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Arcion Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: James N. Campbell
  • Patent number: 8017656
    Abstract: A compound given by the formula (I): has an excellent controlling activity against noxious arthropods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventor: Hiroyuki Miyazaki
  • Patent number: 8013002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods involving avoiding adverse drug interactions with fluvoxamine and pirfenidone or other moderate to strong inhibitors of CYP enzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Intermune, Inc.
    Inventors: Williamson Ziegler Bradford, Javier Szwarcberg
  • Patent number: 7998973
    Abstract: A method of treating a tumor in a human patient is disclosed. The method comprises co-administering to the patient: (a) a dose of 1.5 mg tivozanib per day; and (b) a dose of 25 mg temsirolimus per week. In some embodiments of the invention, the tivozanib is administered on a repeating schedule of one dose per day for three weeks, followed by one week without tivozanib administration. The disclosed method is particularly suitable for treatment of renal cell carcinoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pankaj Bhargava, W. Brooke Esteves, John L. Ryan
  • Patent number: 7981938
    Abstract: Stable ultrapure colchicine compositions comprising ultrapure colchicine and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient are described. The compositions can be tablets. Methods for preparing such compositions and methods of use are also disclosed. Methods of treating gout flares with colchicine compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew W. Davis
  • Patent number: 7964648
    Abstract: Methods for concomitant administration of colchicine together with one or more second active agents, e.g., ketoconazole and ritonavir, are disclosed. Such methods reduce the dangers commonly associated with such concomitant administration and provide additional benefits. Methods of notifying health care practitioners and patients regarding appropriate dosing for concomitant administration of colchicine together with second active agents are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew W. Davis
  • Patent number: 7943600
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating a subject having a condition associated with an antibiotic resistant bacterial infection. The invention includes administering to a subject a therapeutically effective combination of an antibiotic and a toxic compound (e.g., a nucleic acid damaging agent, an alkylating agent, or a heavy metal containing compound).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Doriana Froim, John M. Essigmann, Martin G. Marinus
  • Patent number: 7932239
    Abstract: Methods and compositions involving a class of boron-protected phenylphosphine agents having increased cell permeability and having improved chemical stability for treating or for preventing neuronal cell death-related diseases or conditions in a human or a non-human animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ronald T. Raines, Leonard A. Levin
  • Patent number: 7928117
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Alexis S. Statham, Robert J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7928118
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Alexis S. Statham, Robert J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7910610
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods involving avoiding adverse drug interactions with fluvoxamine and pirfenidone or other moderate to strong inhibitors of CYP enzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Intermune, Inc.
    Inventors: Williamson Ziegler Bradford, Javier Szwarcberg