Patents by Inventor Armin Meinzer

Armin Meinzer 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).

  • Patent number: 6565859
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition containing macrolide, e.g. a rapamycin compound in an emulsion preconcentrate or microemulsion preconcentrate for oral administration. The carrier medium for the rapamycin compound includes a hydrophilic phase, a lipophilic phase and a surfactant. The composition is stable and provides high absorption efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Gerd Fricker, Barbara Haeberlin, Armin Meinzer, Jacky Vonderscher
  • Patent number: 6555132
    Abstract: Soft gelatin capsules having a capsule shell comprising gelatin, plasticizers and, if desired or required, further auxiliary agents, and a capsule filling containing a solvent including a migrateable solvent such as 1,2-propyleneglycol as a solvent in the capsule filling and in the capsule shell. The manufacture of said capsules is improved, if in the process for making the soft gelatin capsules the gelatin bands are cooled with a liquid, and preferably with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Werner Brox, Armin Meinzer, Horst Zande
  • Publication number: 20020188134
    Abstract: This invention provides composition comprising a cyclosporin and a carrier medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Ambuhl, Barbara Luckel, Barbara Haberlin, Armin Meinzer
  • Patent number: 6475519
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hard gelatine capsule containing a pharmaceutical composition comprising cyclosporin A in a mixture with a surfactant of HLB value of at least 10, substantially free of any oil and when a hydrophilic phase is present, the hydrophilic phase being a polyethylene glycol and/or a lower alkanol provided that any lower alkanol, if present, is present in less than 12% of the total weight of the composition absent the hard gelatine capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Armin Meinzer, Barbara Haeberlin
  • Patent number: 6455518
    Abstract: A synergistic combination of an IL-2 transcription inhibitor (e.g., cyclosporin A or FK506) and 40-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)-rapamycin is provided, which is useful in the treatment and prevention of transplant rejection and also certain autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, together with novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising an IL-2 transcription inhibitor in combination with a rapamycin, e.g., 40-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)-rapamycin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Zenke, Hendrik Schuurman, Barbara Haeberlin, Armin Meinzer
  • Publication number: 20020119190
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hard gelatine capsule containing a pharmaceutical composition comprising cyclosporin A in a mixture with a surfactant of HLB value at least 10, substantially free of any oil and when a hydrophilic phase is present, the hydrophilic phase being a polyethylene glycol and/or a lower alkanol provided that any lower alkanol present is present in less than 12% of the total weight of the composition absent the hard gelatine capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Armin Meinzer, Barbara Haeberlin
  • Patent number: 6432445
    Abstract: This invention provides composition comprising a cyclosporin and a carrier medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Michael Ambuhl, Barbara Lückel, Barbara Haberlin, Armin Meinzer
  • Publication number: 20020068083
    Abstract: This invention provides composition comprising a cyclosporin and a carrier medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Ambuhl, Barbara Luckel, Barbara Haberlin, Armin Meinzer
  • Publication number: 20010036918
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin in a novel galenic formulations for oral administration. The compositions typically comprise a cyclosporin, 1,2-propylene glycol, a mixed mono-, di- and tri-glyceride and a hydrophilic surfactant. Further a refined glycerol-transesterified corn oil is provided representing a mixed mono-, di- and tri-glyceride suitable for the novel formulation. Dosage forms include in particular oral dosage forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Birgit Hauer, Armin Meinzer, Ulrich Posanski, Jacky Vonderscher
  • Patent number: 6306900
    Abstract: This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a mycophenolate salt, the composition being adapted to release mycophenolate in the upper part of the intestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Barbara Haeberlin, Ching-Pong Mak, Armin Meinzer, Jacky Vonderscher
  • Publication number: 20010008888
    Abstract: A synergistic combination of an IL-2 transcription inhibitor (e.g., cyclosporin A or FK506) and 40-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)-rapamycin is provided, which is useful in the treatment and prevention of transplant rejection and also certain autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, together with novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising an IL-2 transcription inhibitor in combination with a rapamycin, e.g., 40-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)-rapamycin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Inventors: Gerhard Zenke, Hendrik Schuurman, Barbara Haeberlin, Armin Meinzer
  • Patent number: 6262022
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin in a novel galenic formulations for oral administration. The compositions typically comprise a cyclosporin, 1,2-propylene glycol, a mixed mono-, di- and tri-glyceride and a hydrophilic surfactant. Further a refined glycerol-transesterified corn oil is provided representing a mixed mono-, di- and tri-glyceride suitable for the novel formulation. Dosage forms include in particular oral dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Birgit Hauer, Armin Meinzer, Ulrich Posanski, Jacky Vonderscher
  • Patent number: 6258808
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin in a novel galenic formulations for oral administration. The compositions typically comprise a cyclosporin, 1,2-propylene glycol, a mixed mono-,di- and tri-glyceride and a hydrophilic surfactant. Further a refined glycerol-transesterified corn oil is provided representing a mixed mono-, di- and tri-glyceride suitable for the novel formulation. Dosage forms include in particular oral dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Birgit Hauer, Armin Meinzer, Ulrich Posanski, Jacky Vonderscher
  • Patent number: 6239124
    Abstract: A synergistic combination of an IL-2 transcription inhibitor (e.g., cyclosporin A or FK506) and 40-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)-rapamycin is provided, which is useful in the treatment and prevention of transplant rejection and also certain autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, together with novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising an IL-2 transcription inhibitor in combination with a rapamycin, e.g., 40-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)-rapamycin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Zenke, Hendrik Schuurman, Barbara Haeberlin, Armin Meinzer
  • Patent number: 6172107
    Abstract: This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a mycophenolate salt, the composition being adapted to release mycophenolate in the upper part of the intestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Barbara Haeberlin, Ching-Pong Mak, Armin Meinzer, Jacky Vonderscher
  • Patent number: 6024978
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin, e.g. Ciclosporin or [Nva].sup.2 -Ciclosporin, in "microemulsion pre-concentrate" and microemulsion form. The compositions typically comprise (1.1) a C.sub.1-5 -alkyl or tetrahydrofurfuryl di- or partial-ether of a low molecular weight mono- or poly-oxy-alkane diol, e.g. Transcutol or Glycofurol, as hydrophilic component. Compositions are also provided comprising a cyclosporin and (1.1) and, suitably, also a saccharide monoester, e.g. raffinose or saccharose monolaurate. Dosage forms include topical formulations and, in particular, oral dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Birgit Hauer, Armin Meinzer, Ulrich Posanski, Friedrich Richter
  • Patent number: 6025391
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions which have been modified to release pharmaceutically acceptable mycophenolate salts in the upper part of the intestinal tract and methods of treatment using the pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Barbara Haeberlin, Ching-Pong Mak, Armin Meinzer, Jacky Vonderscher
  • Patent number: 6007840
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin, e.g. Ciclosporin or [Nva].sup.2 -Ciclosporin, in "microemulsion pre-concentrate" and microemulsion form. The compositions typically comprise (1.1) a C.sub.1-5 alkyl or tetrahydrofurfuryl di- or partial-ether of a low molecular weight mono- or poly-oxy-alkane diol, e.g. Transcutol or Glycofurol, as hydrophilic component. Compositions are also provided comprising a cyclosporin and (1.1) and, suitably, also a saccharide monoester, e.g. raffinose or saccharose monolaurate. Dosage forms include topical formulations and, in particular, oral dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Birgit Hauer, Armin Meinzer, Ulrich Posanski, Friedrich Richter
  • Patent number: 5985321
    Abstract: Soft gelatin capsules having a capsule shell comprising gelatin, plasticizers and, if desired or required, further auxiliary agents, and a capsule filling containing a solvent including a migrateable solvent such as 1,2-propyleneglycol as a solvent in the capsule filling and in the capsule shell. The manufacture of said capsules is improved, if in the process for making the soft gelatin capsules the gelatin bands are cooled with a liquid, and preferably with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignees: Novartis AG, R.P. Scherer GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Brox, Armin Meinzer, Horst Zande
  • Patent number: 5962014
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin, e.g. Ciclosporin or ?Nva!.sup.2 -Ciclosporin, in "microemulsion pre-concentrate" and microemulsion form. The compositions typically comprise (1.1) a C.sub.1-5 alkyl or tetrahydrofurfuryl di- or partial-ether of a low molecular weight mono- or poly-oxy-alkane diol, e.g. Transcutol or Glycofurol, as hydrophilic component. Compositions are also provided comprising a cyclosporin and (1.1) and, suitably, also a saccharide monoester, e.g. raffinose or saccharose monolaurate. Dosage forms include topical formulations and, in particular, oral dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Birgit Hauer, Armin Meinzer, Ulrich Posanski, Friedrich Richter