Patents by Inventor Bindu Bera

Bindu Bera 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).

  • Benzoic acid, benzoic acid derivatives and heteroaryl carboxylic acid conjugates of hydromorphone, prodrugs, methods of making and use thereof
    Patent number: 10064956
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydromorphone (4,5-?-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methyl morphinan-6-one) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydromorphone. The hydromorphone prodrugs of the present technology have decreased side effects and decreased potential for abuse compared to unconjugated hydromorphone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Benzoic Acid, Benzoic Acid Derivatives and Heteroaryl Carboxylic Acid Conjugates of Hydrocodone, Prodrugs, Methods of Making and Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20180177883
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides methods of treating a patient having moderate to severe pain, narcotic or opioid abuse or narcotic or opioid withdrawal. The presently described methods are carried out by comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising acetaminophen and benzoate-hydrocodone hydrochloride. The composition has reduced side effects when compared with unconjugated hydrocodone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • BENZOIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND HETEROARYL CARBOXYLIC ACID CONJUGATES OF HYDROCODONE, PRODRUGS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180104352
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides methods of treating a patient having moderate to severe pain, narcotic or opioid abuse or narcotic or opioid withdrawal. The presently described methods are carried out by comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising acetaminophen and benzoate-hydrocodone hydrochloride. The composition has reduced side effects when compared with unconjugated hydrocodone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • BENZOIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND HETEROARYL CARBOXYLIC ACID CONJUGATES OF OXYCODONE, PRODRUGS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180065975
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids and, for example NSAIDs, chemically conjugated to oxycodone (4,5-?-epoxy-14-hydroxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of oxycodone, including benzoates, salicylates, propionates, fenamates, and acetates, which have a decreased potential for abuse of oxycodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Sanjib Bera, Bindu Bera, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea Martin
  • Benzoic Acid, Benzoic Acid Derivatives and Heteroaryl Carboxylic Acid Conjugates of Hydromorphone, Prodrugs, Methods of Making and Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20180064820
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydromorphone (4,5-?-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methyl morphinan-6-one) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydromorphone. The hydromorphone prodrugs of the present technology have decreased side effects and decreased potential for abuse compared to unconjugated hydromorphone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Pharmaceutically Acceptable Salts and Polymorphic Forms of Hydrocodone Benzoic Acid Enol Ester and Processes for Making Same
    Publication number: 20180057503
    Abstract: Compositions comprising hydrocodone benzoic acid enol ester to form novel prodrugs including hydrocodone benzoic acid enol ester salts, and various polymorphs. Also provided are processes for the preparation of hydrocodone benzoic acid enol ester salts, and various polymorphs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Brian W. Heinrich, Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kansi, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Benzoic acid, benzoic acid derivatives and heteroaryl carboxylic acid conjugates of hydrocodone, prodrugs, methods of making and use thereof
    Patent number: 9872915
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides methods of treating a patient having moderate to severe pain, narcotic or opioid abuse or narcotic or opioid withdrawal. The presently described methods are carried out by comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising acetaminophen and benzoate-hydrocodone hydrochloride. The composition has reduced side effects when compared with unconjugated hydrocodone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Benzoic acid, benzoic acid derivatives and heteroaryl carboxylic acid conjugates of hydromorphone, prodrugs, methods of making and use thereof
    Patent number: 9849185
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydromorphone (4,5-?-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methyl morphinan-6-one) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydromorphone. The hydromorphone prodrugs of the present technology have decreased side effects and decreased potential for abuse compared to unconjugated hydromorphone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Benzoic acid, benzoic acid derivatives and heteroaryl carboxylic acid conjugates of oxycodone, prodrugs, methods of making and use thereof
    Patent number: 9850252
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids and, for example NSAIDs, chemically conjugated to oxycodone (4,5-?-epoxy-14-hydroxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of oxycodone, including benzoates, salicylates, propionates, fenamates, and acetates, which have a decreased potential for abuse of oxycodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Sanjib Bera, Bindu Bera, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea Martin
  • Benzoic Acid, Benzoic Acid Derivatives and Heteroaryl Carboxylic Acid Conjugates of Hydrocodone, Prodrugs, Methods of Making and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20170226118
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • BENZOIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND HETEROARYL CARBOXYLIC ACID CONJUGATES OF HYDROCODONE, PRODRUGS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170143696
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Benzoic Acid, Benzoic Acid Derivatives and Heteroaryl Carboxylic Acid Conjugates of Hydromorphone, Prodrugs, Methods of Making and Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20170143839
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydromorphone (4,5-?-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methyl morphinan-6-one) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydromorphone. The hydromorphone prodrugs of the present technology have decreased side effects and decreased potential for abuse compared to unconjugated hydromorphone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Benzoic acid, benzoic acid derivatives and heteroaryl carboxylic acid conjugates of hydrocodone, prodrugs, methods of making and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9650387
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Methylphenidate-Prodrugs, Processes of Making and Using the Same
    Publication number: 20170049765
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to prodrugs and compositions for the treatment of various diseases and/or disorders comprising methylphenidate, or methylphenidate derivatives, conjugated to at least one alcohol, amine, oxoacid, thiol, or derivatives thereof. In some embodiments, the conjugates further include at least one linker. The present technology also relates to the synthesis of methylphenidate, or methylphenidate derivatives, conjugated to at least one alcohol, amine, oxoacid, thiol, or derivatives thereof or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Bindu Bera, Travis Mickle, Sanjib Bera
  • Benzoic acid, benzoic acid derivatives and heteroaryl carboxylic acid conjugates of hydromorphone, prodrugs, methods of making and use thereof
    Patent number: 9566343
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydromorphone (4,5-?-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methyl morphinan-6-one) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydromorphone. The hydromorphone prodrugs of the present technology have decreased side effects and decreased potential for abuse compared to unconjugated hydromorphone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Benzoic acid, benzoic acid derivatives and heteroaryl carboxylic acid conjugates of hydrocodone, prodrugs, methods of making and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9549923
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Methylphenidate-prodrugs, processes of making and using the same
    Patent number: 9453037
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to prodrugs and compositions for the treatment of various diseases and/or disorders comprising methylphenidate, or methylphenidate derivatives, conjugated to at least one alcohol, amine, oxoacid, thiol, or derivatives thereof. In some embodiments, the conjugates further include at least one linker. The present technology also relates to the synthesis of methylphenidate, or methylphenidate derivatives, conjugated to at least one alcohol, amine, oxoacid, thiol, or derivatives thereof or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: KEMPHARM, INC
    Inventors: Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Bindu Bera, Travis Mickle, Sanjib Bera
  • Benzoic Acid, Benzoic Acid Derivatives and Heteroaryl Carboxylic Acid Conjugates of Hydrocodone, Prodrugs, Methods of Making and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20160200731
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Benzoic Acid, Benzoic Acid Derivatives and Heteroaryl Carboxylic Acid Conjugates of Hydrocodone, Prodrugs, Methods of Making and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20160193204
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • BENZOIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND HETEROARYL CARBOXYLIC ACID CONJUGATES OF OXYCODONE, PRODRUGS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160168160
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids and, for example NSAIDs, chemically conjugated to oxycodone (4,5-?-epoxy-14-hydroxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of oxycodone, including benzoates, salicylates, propionates, fenamates, and acetates, which have a decreased potential for abuse of oxycodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Sanjib Bera, Bindu Bera, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea Martin