Patents by Inventor Ashim K. Mitra

Ashim K. Mitra 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: 11951153
    Abstract: Provided herein are formulations for topical ophthalmic formulations containing 0.087-0.093 wt % of cyclosporine, and methods of making and using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and/or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also included herein are methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Sidney L. Weiss, Ashim K. Mitra, Eugene J. McNally
  • Publication number: 20230083458
    Abstract: Provided herein are formulations for topical ophthalmic formulations containing 0.087-0.093 wt % of cyclosporine, and methods of making and using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and/or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also included herein are methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Sidney L. WEISS, Ashim K. MITRA, Eugene J. MCNALLY
  • Publication number: 20210338769
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to ophthalmic compositions comprising calcineurin inhibitors or mTOR inhibitors, and more particularly to methods for treating an ocular disease and/or condition using the disclosed compositions. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition that includes a calcineurin inhibitor or an mTOR inhibitor; a first surfactant with an HLB index greater than about 10; and a second surfactant with an HLB index of greater than about 13, wherein an absolute difference between the HLB index of the first surfactant and the HLB index of the second surfactant is greater than about 3, and wherein the composition forms mixed micelles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Ashim K. MITRA, Poonam R. VELAGALETI, Subramanian NATESAN
  • Publication number: 20210145924
    Abstract: Provided herein are formulations for topical ophthalmic formulations containing 0.087-0.093 wt % of cyclosporine, and methods of making and using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and/or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also included herein are methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Sidney L. WEISS, Ashim K. MITRA, Eugene J. MCNALLY
  • Patent number: 10973871
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to ophthalmic compositions comprising calcineurin inhibitors or mTOR inhibitors, and more particularly to methods for treating an ocular disease and/or condition using the disclosed compositions. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition that includes a calcineurin inhibitor or an mTOR inhibitor; a first surfactant with an HLB index greater than about 10; and a second surfactant with an HLB index of greater than about 13, wherein an absolute difference between the HLB index of the first surfactant and the HLB index of the second surfactant is greater than about 3, and wherein the composition forms mixed micelles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Poonam R. Velagaleti, Subramanian Natesan
  • Patent number: 10918694
    Abstract: Provided herein are formulations for topical ophthalmic formulations containing 0.087-0.093 wt % of cyclosporine, and methods of making and using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and/or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also included herein are methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: SUN PHARMA GLOBAL FZE
    Inventors: Sidney L. Weiss, Ashim K. Mitra, Eugene J. McNally
  • Publication number: 20200009217
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to ophthalmic compositions comprising calcineurin inhibitors or mTOR inhibitors, and more particularly to methods for treating an ocular disease and/or condition using the disclosed compositions. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition that includes a calcineurin inhibitor or an mTOR inhibitor; a first surfactant with an HLB index greater than about 10; and a second surfactant with an HLB index of greater than about 13, wherein an absolute difference between the HLB index of the first surfactant and the HLB index of the second surfactant is greater than about 3, and wherein the composition forms mixed micelles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Poonam R. Velagaleti, Subramanian Natesan
  • Patent number: 10441630
    Abstract: Provided herein include formulations for topical administration, such as ophthalmic formulations, and methods of using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also include methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: SUN PHARMA GLOBAL FZE
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Sidney L. Weiss, Eugene J. McNally
  • Patent number: 10265375
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to ophthalmic compositions comprising calcineurin inhibitors or mTOR inhibitors, and more particularly to methods for treating an ocular disease and/or condition using the disclosed compositions. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition that includes a calcineurin inhibitor or an mTOR inhibitor; a first surfactant with an HLB index greater than about 10; and a second surfactant with an HLB index of greater than about 13, wherein an absolute difference between the HLB index of the first surfactant and the HLB index of the second surfactant is greater than about 3, and wherein the composition forms mixed micelles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Poonam R. Velagaleti, Subramanian Natesan
  • Publication number: 20190060397
    Abstract: Provided herein are formulations for topical ophthalmic formulations containing 0.087-0.093 wt % of cyclosporine, and methods of making and using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and/or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also included herein are methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Sidney L. WEISS, Ashim K. MITRA, Eugene J. MCNALLY
  • Patent number: 9937225
    Abstract: Provided herein include formulations for topical administration, such as ophthalmic formulations, and methods of using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also include methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: SUN PHARMA GLOBAL FZE
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Sidney L. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20170260326
    Abstract: Novel pentablock polymers having a PCL-PLA-PEG-PLA-PCL or PCL-PGA-PEG-PGA-PCL configuration, wherein PEG is polyethylene glycol, PCL is poly(?-caprolactone), PGA is poly(glycolic acid), and PLA is poly(lactic acid), and methods of making nanoparticles from the pentablock polymers, are disclosed. The invention is also directed to a method for preparing nanoparticle compositions comprised of polymers with high levels of bioactive or diagnostic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
    Inventors: ASHIM K. MITRA, SULABH P. PATEL, RAVI D. VAISHYA, VIBHUTI AGRAHARI
  • Patent number: 9611353
    Abstract: Novel pentablock polymers having a PCL-PLA-PEG-PLA-PCL or PCL-PGA-PEG-PGA-PCL configuration, wherein PEG is polyethylene glycol, PCL is poly(8-caprolactone), PGA is poly(glycolic acid), and PLA is poly(lactic acid), and methods of making nanoparticles from the pentablock polymers, are disclosed. The invention is also directed to a method for preparing nanoparticle compositions comprised of polymers with high levels of bioactive or diagnostic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Sulabh P. Patel, Ravi D. Vaishya, Vibhuti Agrahari
  • Publication number: 20160256520
    Abstract: Provided herein include formulations for topical administration, such as ophthalmic formulations, and methods of using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also include methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: OCULAR TECHNOLOGIES SARL
    Inventors: Ashim K. MITRA, Sidney L. WEISS
  • Publication number: 20160256521
    Abstract: Provided herein include formulations for topical administration, such as ophthalmic formulations, and methods of using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also include methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: OCULAR TECHNOLOGIES SARL
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Sidney L. WEISS, Eugene J. MCNALLY
  • Publication number: 20160090444
    Abstract: Novel pentablock polymers having a PCL-PLA-PEG-PLA-PCL or PCL-PGA-PEG-PGA-PCL configuration, wherein PEG is polyethylene glycol, PCL is poly(8-caprolactone), PGA is poly(glycolic acid), and PLA is poly(lactic acid), and methods of making nanoparticles from the pentablock polymers, are disclosed. The invention is also directed to a method for preparing nanoparticle compositions comprised of polymers with high levels of bioactive or diagnostic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
    Inventors: ASHIM K. MITRA, SULABH P. PATEL, RAVI D. VAISHYA, VIBHUTI AGRAHARI
  • Publication number: 20150202150
    Abstract: Topical drug delivery systems for ophthalmic use including mixed nanomicellar formulations of water-insoluble drugs and methods of treating diseases affecting the posterior ocular segments are disclosed. In an embodiment, an aqueous ophthalmic solution includes nanomicelles in a physiologically acceptable buffer, having a pH of 5.0 to 8.0, wherein a corticosteroid at a concentration from about 0.01% w/v to about 1.00% w/v is solubilized through entrapment in a mixed micellar hydrophobic core with a corona composed of hydrophilic chains extending from the hydrophobic core, wherein the nanomicelles comprise vitamin E TPGS at a concentration ranging from about 3.0% w/v to about 5.0% w/v stabilized with octoxynol-40 at a concentration ranging from about 1.0% w/v to about 3.0% w/v.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Poonam R. Velagaleti, Ulrich M. Grau
  • Publication number: 20150165048
    Abstract: Provided herein include formulations for topical administration, such as ophthalmic formulations, and methods of using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also include methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Ashim K. MITRA, Sidney L. WEISS, Eugene J. MCNALLY
  • Publication number: 20150157687
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to ophthalmic compositions comprising calcineurin inhibitors or mTOR inhibitors, and more particularly to methods for treating an ocular disease and/or condition using the disclosed compositions. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition that includes a calcineurin inhibitor or an mTOR inhibitor; a first surfactant with an HLB index greater than about 10; and a second surfactant with an HLB index of greater than about 13, wherein an absolute difference between the HLB index of the first surfactant and the HLB index of the second surfactant is greater than about 3, and wherein the composition forms mixed micelles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Poonam R. Velagaleti, Subramanian Natesan
  • Publication number: 20150148299
    Abstract: Provided herein include formulations for topical administration, such as ophthalmic formulations, and methods of using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also include methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Sidney L. Weiss