Patents by Inventor Abizer Harianawala

Abizer Harianawala has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20210393590
    Abstract: The hemitartrate salt of a compound represented by the following structural formula: (Formula 1 Hemitartrate), which may be used in pharmaceutical applications, are disclosed. Particular single crystalline forms of the Formula (I) Hemitartrate are characterized by a variety of properties and physical measurements. As well, methods of producing crystalline Formula (I) Hemitartrate, and using it to inhibit glucosylceramide synthase or lowering glycosphingolipid concentrations in subjects to treat a number of diseases, are also discussed. Pharmaceutical compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Hanlan LIU, Chris WILLIS, Renu BHARDWAJ, Diane P. COPELAND, Abizer HARIANAWALA, Jeffrey SKELL, John MARSHALL, Jianmei KOCHLING, Gerard PALACE, Judith PETERSCHMITT, Craig SIEGEL, Seng CHENG
  • Publication number: 20210369672
    Abstract: The hemitartrate salt of a compound represented by the following structural formula: (Formula I Hemitartrate), which may be used in pharmaceutical applications, are disclosed. Particular single crystalline forms of the Formula (I) Hemitartrate are characterized by a variety of properties and physical measurements. As well, methods of producing crystalline Formula (I) Hemitartrate, and using it to inhibit glucosylceramide synthase or lowering glycosphingolipid concentrations in subjects to treat a number of diseases, are also discussed. Pharmaceutical compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Hanlan LIU, Chris WILLIS, Renu BHARDWAJ, Diane P. COPELAND, Abizer HARIANAWALA, Jeffrey SKELL, John MARSHALL, Jianmei KOCHLING, Gerard PALACE, Judith PETERSCHMITT, Craig SIEGEL, Seng CHENG
  • Publication number: 20160166542
    Abstract: The hemitartrate salt of a compound represented by the following structural formula: (Formula I Hemitartrate), which may be used in pharmaceutical applications, are disclosed. Particular single crystalline forms of the Formula (I) Hemitartrate are characterized by a variety of properties and physical measurements. As well, methods of producing crystalline Formula (I) Hemitartrate, and using it to inhibit glucosylceramide synthase or lowering glycosphingolipid concentrations in subjects to treat a number of diseases, are also discussed. Pharmaceutical compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Hanlan Liu, Chris Willis, Renu Bhardwaj, Diane P. Copeland, Abizer Harianawala, Jeffrey Skell, John Marshall, Jianmei Kochling, Gerard Palace, Judith Peterschmitt, Craig Siegel, Seng Cheng
  • Publication number: 20160120842
    Abstract: The hemitartrate salt of a compound represented by the following structural formula: (Formula I Hemitartrate), which may be used in pharmaceutical applications, are disclosed. Particular single crystalline forms of the Formula (I) Hemitartrate are characterized by a variety of properties and physical measurements. As well, methods of producing crystalline Formula (I) Hemitartrate, and using it to inhibit glucosylceramide synthase or lowering glycosphingolipid concentrations in subjects to treat a number of diseases, are also discussed. Pharmaceutical compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Hanlan Liu, Chris Willis, Renu Bhardwaj, Diane P. Copeland, Abizer Harianawala, Jeffrey Skell, John Marshall, Jianmei Kochling, Gerard Palace, Judith Peterschmitt, Craig Siegel, Seng Cheng
  • Patent number: 8591944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations and methods for increasing the bioavailability of 1-(4-benzhydrylpiperazin-1-yl)-3,3-diphenylpropan-1-one, 1-(3,3-diphenylpropanoyl)piperazine, or a salt thereof. In particular, the formulation can include one or more pharmaceutically acceptable matrix polymers to form a solid dispersion, e.g., a spray dried dispersion or a hot melt extrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Zalicus Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Mahesh V. Padval, Jeff T. Gautschi, Daniel T. Smithey, Marshall D. Crew, Abizer Harianawala
  • Publication number: 20130231350
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations and methods for increasing the bioavailability of 1-(4-benzhydrylpiperazin-1-yl)-3,3-diphenylpropan-1-one, 1-(3,3-diphenylpropanoyl)piperazine, or a salt thereof. In particular, the formulation can include one or more pharmaceutically acceptable matrix polymers to form a solid dispersion, e.g., a spray dried dispersion or a hot melt extrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Zalicus Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Mahesh V. Padval, Jeff T. Gautschi, Daniel T. Smithey, Marshall D. Crew, Abizer Harianawala
  • Publication number: 20130137743
    Abstract: The hemitartrate salt of a compound represented by the following structural formula: (Formula I Hemitartrate), which may be used in pharmaceutical applications, are disclosed. Particular single crystalline forms of the Formula (I) Hemitartrate are characterized by a variety of properties and physical measurements. As well, methods of producing crystalline Formula (I) Hemitartrate, and using it to inhibit glucosylceramide synthase or lowering glycosphingolipid concentrations in subjects to treat a number of diseases, are also discussed. Pharmaceutical compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: GENZYME CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hanlan Liu, Chris Willis, Renu Bhardwaj, Diane P. Copeland, Abizer Harianawala, Jeffrey Skell, John Marshall, Jianmei Kochling, Gerard Palace, Judith Peterschmitt, Craig Siegel, Seng Cheng
  • Patent number: 8409560
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations and methods for increasing the bioavailability of 1-(4-benzhydrylpiperazin-1-yl)-3,3-diphenylpropan-1-one, 1-(3,3-diphenylpropanoyl)piperazine, or a salt thereof. In particular, the formulation can include one or more pharmaceutically acceptable matrix polymers to form a solid dispersion, e.g., a spray dried dispersion or a hot melt extrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Zalicus Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Mahesh V. Padval, Jeff T. Gautschi, Daniel T. Smithey, Marshall D. Crew, Abizer Harianawala
  • Publication number: 20130035345
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations and methods for increasing the bioavailability of 1-(4-benzhydrylpiperazin-1-yl)-3,3-diphenylpropan-1-one, 1-(3,3-diphenylpropanoyl)piperazine, or a salt thereof. In particular, the formulation can include one or more pharmaceutically acceptable matrix polymers to form a solid dispersion, e.g., a spray dried dispersion or a hot melt extrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Zalicus Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Mahesh V. Padval, Jeff T. Gautschi, Daniel T. Smithey, Marshall D. Crew, Abizer Harianawala
  • Publication number: 20120252819
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations and methods for increasing the bioavailability of 1-(4-benzhydrylpiperazin-1-yl)-3,3-diphenylpropan-1-one, 1-(3,3-diphenylpropanoyl)piperazine, or a salt thereof. In particular, the formulation can include one or more pharmaceutically acceptable matrix polymers to form a solid dispersion, e.g., a spray dried dispersion or a hot melt extrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Mahesh V. Padval, Jeff T. Gautschi, Daniel T. Smithey, Marshall D. Crew, Abizer Harianawala
  • Publication number: 20060251614
    Abstract: The tablets, compositions and methods of the present invention, comprising a carbonate salt of an aliphatic amine polymer and s monovalent anion can prevent or ameliorate acidosis, in particular acidosis in patients with renal disease. The tablets and compositions of the present invention maintain a disintegration time of no greater than 30 minutes at 37° C. and at pH of at least 1 for a period of at least ten weeks at 60° C. Furthermore, the tablets are stable for extended periods of time without the need for specialized storage conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Hitesh Bhagat, Jeffrey Goldberg, Abizer Harianawala, Louis Brenner
  • Patent number: 6627224
    Abstract: Compositions containing a low dose of entecavir are administered on a daily basis to treat hepatitis B virus infection and/or co-infections. Formulations for the oral administration of a low dose of entecavir are provided. Other pharmaceutically active substances can be included in the entecavir composition or can be separately administered for the treatment of hepatitis B virus infection or for the treatment of co-infected patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
    Inventors: Richard J. Colonno, Omar L. Sprockel, Abizer Harianawala, Divyakant Desai, Michael G. Fakes
  • Publication number: 20010033864
    Abstract: Compositions containing a low dose of entecavir are administered on a daily basis to treat hepatitis B virus infection and/or co-infections. Formulations for the oral administration of a low dose of entecavir are provided. Other pharmaceutically active substances can be included in the entecavir composition or can be separately administered for the treatment of hepatitis B virus infection or for the treatment of co-infected patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Richard J. Colonno, Omar L. Sprockel, Abizer Harianawala, Divyakant Desai, Michael G. Fakes