Patents by Inventor Andrew R. Blight

Andrew R. Blight 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: 20180200241
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at about 12 hours and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis. A method of selecting individuals based on responsiveness to a treatment, including, for example, identifying individuals who responded to treatment with a sustained release fampridine composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen
  • Publication number: 20180153869
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at least 12 hours, preferably 24 hours or more and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen
  • Publication number: 20180147193
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to use of aminopyridines, such as 4-aminopyridine, to improve the neuro-cognitive impairments and related neuro-psychiatric impairments of patients with a demyelinating condition such as MS, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, post-radiation encephalopathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas C. Wessel, Andrew R. Blight
  • Patent number: 9925173
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at about 12 hours and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis. A method of selecting individuals based on responsiveness to a treatment, including, for example, identifying individuals who responded to treatment with a sustained release fampridine composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen
  • Patent number: 9918973
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at least 12 hours, preferably 24 hours or more and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen
  • Publication number: 20170319562
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to use of aminopyridines, such as 4-aminopyridine, for use in a therapeutically effective manner for patients with a demyelinating condition, such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen
  • Publication number: 20170281608
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to use of aminopyridines, such as 4-aminopyridine, to improve the neuro-cognitive impairments and related neuro-psychiatric impairments of patients with a demyelinating condition such as MS, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, post-radiation encephalopathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas C. Wessel, Andrew R. Blight
  • Publication number: 20170273960
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at about 12 hours and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis. A method of selecting individuals based on responsiveness to a treatment, including, for example, identifying individuals who responded to treatment with a sustained release fampridine composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen
  • Publication number: 20170266171
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to the durable use of aminopyridines, such as 4-aminopyridine, to improve impairments of patients with a demyelinating condition, such as MS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen
  • Publication number: 20170209421
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at least 12 hours, preferably 24 hours or more and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen
  • Publication number: 20170209422
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at about 12 hours and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis. A method of selecting individuals based on responsiveness to a treatment, including, for example, identifying individuals who responded to treatment with a sustained release fampridine composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen
  • Publication number: 20170071924
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at about 12 hours and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis. A method of selecting individuals based on responsiveness to a treatment, including, for example, identifying individuals who responded to treatment with a sustained release fampridine composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew R. BLIGHT, Ron COHEN
  • Publication number: 20170056385
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to use of aminopyridines, such as 4-aminopyridine, to prove the neuro-cognitive impairments and related neuro-psychiatric impairments of patients with a demyelinating condition such as MS, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, post-radiation encephalopathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas C. Wessel, Andrew R. Blight
  • Publication number: 20170035742
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to the durable use of aminopyridines, such as 4-aminopyridine, to improve impairments of patients with a demyelinating condition, such as MS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen
  • Publication number: 20160213661
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to use of aminopyridines, such as 4-aminopyridine, to improve the neuro-cognitive impairments and related neuro-psychiatric impairments of patients with a demyelinating condition such as MS, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, post-radiation encephalopathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas C. Wessel, Andrew R. Blight
  • Publication number: 20160199358
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at about 12 hours and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis. A method of selecting individuals based on responsiveness to a treatment, including, for example, identifying individuals who responded to treatment with a sustained release fampridine composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew R. BLIGHT, Ron COHEN
  • Publication number: 20160184286
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to the durable use of aminopyridines, such as 4-aminopyridine, to improve impairments of patients with a demyelinating condition, such as MS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen
  • Publication number: 20160067232
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to therapeutic use of aminopyridines in patients with a stroke-related impairment, in particular, in patients with a stroke-related sensorimotor impairment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Anthony O. Caggiano, Tom J. Parry, Jennifer F. Iaci
  • Publication number: 20160058743
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to therapeutic use of aminopyridines in patients with stroke-related impairments, in particular, in patients with sensorimotor impairments resulting from certain types of stroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: ACORDA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Anthony O. Caggiano, Tom J. Parry, Jennifer F. Iaci
  • Publication number: 20150313886
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to use of aminopyridines, such as 4-aminopyridine, for use in a therapeutically effective manner for patients with a demyelinating condition, such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew R. Blight, Ron Cohen