Patents by Inventor Bernd Duesterberg

Bernd Duesterberg 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: 10532025
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for contraception and for reducing menstrual problems and inducing amenorrhea, wherein an intrauterine delivery device is used for the controlled release of a combination of progestogen or a drug having a progestogenic activity and at least one therapeutically active substance capable of preventing or suppressing abnormal and/or irregular endometrial bleeding over a prolonged period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Bayer Oy
    Inventors: Bernd Duesterberg, Manja Ahola, Jyrki Pihlaja, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Harri Jukarainen, Satu Kleemola, Tero Parkatti, Tuula Valo, Ina Gröticke, Bernhard Lindenthal, Ulrike Fuhrmann
  • Publication number: 20180263899
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for contraception and for reducing menstrual problems and inducing amcnorrhca, whcrcin an intrauterine delivery device is used for the controlled release of a combination of progestogen or a drug having a progestogenic activity and at least one therapeutically active substance capable of preventing or suppressing abnormal and/or irregular endometrial bleeding over a prolonged period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Bayer Oy
    Inventors: Bernd Duesterberg, Manja Ahola, Jyrki Pihlaja, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Harri Jukarainen, Satu Kleemola, Tero Parkatti, Tuula Valo, Ina Gröticke, Bernhard Lindenthal, Ulrike Fuhrmann
  • Patent number: 9999592
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for contraception and for reducing menstrual problems and inducing amenorrhea, wherein an intrauterine delivery device is used for the controlled release of a combination of progestogen or a drug having a progestogenic activity and at least one therapeutically active substance capable of preventing or suppressing abnormal and/or irregular endometrial bleeding over a prolonged period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Bayer Oy
    Inventors: Bernd Duesterberg, Manja Ahola, Jyrki Pihlaja, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Harri Jukarainen, Satu Kleemola, Tero Parkatti, Tuula Valo, Ina Gröticke, Bernhard Lindenthal, Ulrike Fuhrmann
  • Publication number: 20170312219
    Abstract: The invention is related to an improved method of contraception, for preventing or suppressing abnormal and/or irregular endometrial bleeding and achieving a rapid induction of amenorrhea by using an intrauterine delivery system comprising controlled release levonorgestrel over a prolonged period of time and at a therapeutic level required for contraception, and a sufficient amount of NSAID capable of suppressing abnormal and/or irregular endometrial bleeding
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Bayer Oy
    Inventors: Bernd Duesterberg, Manja Ahola, Jyrki Pihlaja, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Harri Jukarainen, Satu Kleemola, Tero Parkatti, Tuula Valo, Ina Gröticke, Bernhard Lindenthal, Ulrike Fuhrmann
  • Publication number: 20140127280
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for contraception and for reducing menstrual problems and inducing amenorrhea, wherein an intrauterine delivery device is used for the controlled release of a combination of progestogen or a drug having a progestogenic activity and at least one therapeutically active substance capable of preventing or suppressing abnormal and/or irregular endometrial bleeding over a prolonged period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Bernd Duesterberg, Manja Ahola, Jyrki Pihlaja, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Harri Jukarainen, Satu Kleemola, Tero Parkatti
  • Patent number: 8501720
    Abstract: A method of treatment of dysmenorrhea in the context of oral contraception characterized by daily administration of ethinylestradiol and drospirenone in an extended regimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Bayer Pharma AG
    Inventors: Renate Heithecker, Bernd Duesterberg
  • Patent number: 8071577
    Abstract: The multiphase preparation having higher contraceptive safety and reduced side effects is based on a combination of a natural oestrogen with dienogest or drospirenone. The multiphase preparation is characterized by a first phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of 3 mg of oestradiol valerate, a second phase consisting of 2 groups of daily dose units, wherein a first group is formed by 5 daily dose units each containing a combination of 2 mg of oestradiol valerate and at least two or three times an ovulation-inhibitory dose of dienogest or drospirenone and a second group is formed by 17 daily dose units each containing a combination of 2 mg of oestradiol valerate and at least three or four times the ovulation-inhibitory dose of dienogest or drospirenone, a third phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of 1 mg of oestradiol valerate, and a further phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of pharmaceutically acceptable placebo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Bayer Pharma Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jan Endrikat, Bernd Duesterberg
  • Publication number: 20110146693
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for contraception and for reducing menstrual problems and inducing amenorrhea, wherein an intrauterine delivery device is used for the controlled release of a combination of progestogen or a drug having a progestogenic activity and at least one therapeutically active substance capable of preventing or suppressing abnormal and/or irregular endometrial bleeding over a prolonged period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Bernd Duesterberg, Manja Ahola, Jyrki Pihlaja, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Harri Jukarainen, Satu Kleemola, Tero Parkatti
  • Publication number: 20110124612
    Abstract: The multiphase preparation having higher contraceptive safety and reduced side effects is based on a combination of a natural oestrogen with dienogest or drospirenon. The multiphase prepration is characterized by a first phase consisting of 2 daily dose dose units of 3 mg of oestradiol valerate, a second phase consisting of 2 groups of daily dose units, wherein a first group is formed by 5 daily dose units each containing a combination of 2 mg of oestradiol valerate and at least two or three times an ovulation-inhibitory dose of dienogest or drospirenon and a second group is formed by 17 daily dose units each containing a combination of 2 mg of oestradiol valerate and at least three or four times the ovulation-inhibitory dose of dienogest or drospirenon, a third phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of 1 mg of oestradiol valerate, and a further phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of pharmaceutically acceptable placebo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Jan ENDRIKAT, Bernd Duesterberg
  • Publication number: 20100173877
    Abstract: The multiphase preparation having higher contraceptive safety and reduced side effects is based on a combination of a natural oestrogen with dienogest or drospirenon. The multiphase prepration is characterized by a first phase consisting of 2 daily dose dose units of 3 mg of oestradiol valerate, a second phase consisting of 2 groups of daily dose units, wherein a first group is formed by 5 daily dose units each containing a combination of 2 mg of oestradiol valerate and at least two or three times an ovulation-inhibitory dose of dienogest or drospirenon and a second group is formed by 17 daily dose units each containing a combination of 2 mg of oestradiol valerate and at least three or four times the ovulation-inhibitory dose of dienogest or drospirenon, a third phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of 1 mg of oestradiol valerate, and a further phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of pharmaceutically acceptable placebo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Jan Endrikat, Bernd Duesterberg
  • Publication number: 20080234240
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical preparation to obtain a continuous hormonal treatment over a desired period of time longer than 21-28 days comprising a first composition containing at least one estrogen and/or at least one progestin in a predetermined amount to be administered in the first 21-28 days and a second composition which contains at least one estrogen and/or at least one progestin in a predetermined amount higher than the amount of the first composition and comprises a mono or multiphase sequence of pharmaceutical dosages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2004
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: SCHERING AG
    Inventors: Bernd Düsterberg, Jan Endrikat, Rolf Schurmann
  • Publication number: 20070259840
    Abstract: The multiphase preparation having higher contraceptive safety and reduced side effects is based on a combination of a natural oestrogen with dienogest or drospirenon. The multiphase preparation is characterized by a first phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of 3 mg of oestradiol valerate, a second phase consisting of 2 groups of daily dose units, wherein a first group is formed by 5 daily dose units each containing a combination of 2 mg of oestradiol valerate and at least two or three times an ovulation-inhibitory dose of dienogest or drospirenon and a second group is formed by 17 daily dose units each containing a combination of 2 mg of oestradiol valerate and at least three or four times the ovulation-inhibitory dose of dienogest or drospirenon, a third phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of 1 mg of oestradiol valerate, and a further phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of pharmaceutically acceptable placebo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: SCHERING AG
    Inventors: Jan Endrikat, Bernd Duesterberg
  • Publication number: 20060128679
    Abstract: A method of treatment of dysmenorrhea in the context of oral contraception characterized by daily administration of ethinylestradiol and drospirenone in an extended regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Renate Heithecker, Bernd Duesterberg
  • Patent number: 6995149
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a female mammal contraceptive process consisting of the sequential administration for at least 28 days of (a) a gestagen in an ovulation-preventing dose for at least 28 days in combination with (b) a natural oestrogen for 5 to 10 days at the end of the sequential dosage of at least 28 days, and a contraception kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Schering AG
    Inventors: Jan Endrikat, Bernd Düsterberg, Pia Reilhac
  • Publication number: 20050171071
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of increasing likelihood of conception, treatment of low fecundity and/or providing menstrual cycle control without suppressing ovulation in a female comprising administering an effective dose of at least one estrogen and at least one progestin within a treatment period of at least 21 days to 35 days or multiple periods thereof. Furthermore, the invention relates to the combination of at least one estrogen and at least one progestin for the preparation of a medicament to be used in the abovementioned indications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Jan Endrikat, Bernd Duesterberg, Jens Wessel, Ilka Schellschmidt
  • Publication number: 20050113350
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical preparation to obtain a continuous hormonal treatment over a desired period of time longer than 21-28 days comprising a first composition containing at least one estrogen and/or at least one progestin in a predetermined amount to be administered in the first 21-28 days and a second composition which contains at least one estrogen and/or at least one progestin in a predetermined amount higher than the amount of the first composition and comprises a mono or multiphase sequence of pharmaceutical dosages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Bernd Duesterberg, Jan Endrikat, Rolf Schuermann
  • Patent number: RE37564
    Abstract: A combination product for oral contraception is disclosed comprising an estrogen selected from 2.0 to 6.0 mg of 17&bgr;-estradiol and 0.020 mg of ethinylestradiol; and a gestagen selected from 0.25 to 0.30 2.5 to 3.0 mg of drospirenone and 0.1 to 0.2 1 to 2 mg of cyproterone acetate, followed by 5 or 4 pill-free or sugar pill days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Schering Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jürgen Spona, Bernd Düsterberg, Frank Lüdicke
  • Patent number: RE37838
    Abstract: A combination product for oral contraception is disclosed comprising an estrogen selected from 2.0 to 6.0 mg of 17&bgr;-estradiol and 0.020 mg of ethinylestradiol; and a gestagen selected from 0.25 to 0.30 mg of drospirenone and 0.1 to 0.2 mg of cyproterone acetate, followed by 5 or 4 pill-free or sugar pill days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Schering Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jürgen Spona, Bernd Düsterberg, Frank Lüdicke
  • Patent number: RE38253
    Abstract: A combination product for oral contraception is disclosed comprising an estrogen selected from 2.0 to 6.0 mg of 17&bgr;-estradiol and 0.020 mg of ethinylestradiol; and a gestagen selected from 0.25 to 0.30 2.5 to 3.0 mg of drospirenone and 0.1 to 0.2 1 to 2 mg of cyproterone acetate, followed by 5 or 4 pill-free or sugar pill days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Schering Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jürgen Spona, Bernd Düsterberg, Frank Lüdicke