Patents by Inventor Brian R. Rohrs

Brian R. Rohrs 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: 20230277447
    Abstract: Provided herein are GI specific rifaximin release compositions which can be formulated for targeted delivery of rifaximin to one or more portions of the GI tract. Methods of treating diseases and disorders with the disclosed compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Bausch Health Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Jacob Cole, Brian R. Rohrs, Daniel J. Stein, Robert J. Israel, Ezra R. Lowe
  • Publication number: 20220096461
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising methylnaltrexone, lauryl sulfate or docusate, and at least one of an oil, a surfactant or a cosolvent, wherein the methylnaltrexone and lauryl sulfate or docusate are present as an ion pair. The pharmaceutical compositions may further comprise a surfactant so as to provide self-emulsifying methylnaltrexone delivery systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Bausch Health Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Brian R. Rohrs, Daniel J. Stein, Vijay Kumar, Eric Phillips
  • Publication number: 20110104159
    Abstract: A composition for treating, controlling, reducing, ameliorating, or preventing allergy comprises a dissociated glucocorticoid receptor agonist (“DIGRA”), a prodrug thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester thereof. The composition can comprise an anti-allergic medicament and/or an additional anti-inflammatory agent and can be formulated for topical application, injection, or implantation. The anti-allergic medicament can comprise an antihistamine, a mast-cell stabilizer, a leukotriene inhibitor, an immunomodulator, an anti-IgE agent, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Brian R. Rohrs, Timothy L. Comstock, Zhenze Hu, Gary Phillips
  • Publication number: 20110105559
    Abstract: A composition for treating, controlling, reducing, ameliorating, or preventing allergy comprises a dissociated glucocorticoid receptor agonist (“DIGRA”), a prodrug thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester thereof. The composition can comprise an anti-allergic medicament and/or an additional anti-inflammatory agent and can be formulated for topical application, injection, or implantation. The anti-allergic medicament can comprise an antihistamine, a mast-cell stabilizer, a leukotriene inhibitor, an immunomodulator, an anti-IgE agent, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Brian R. Rohrs, Timothy L. Comstock, Zhenze Hu, Gary Phillips
  • Publication number: 20100286121
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition includes at least one pharmaceutical component and at least one water-immiscible material. The pharmaceutical component is more soluble in the water-immiscible material than in water. The pharmaceutical composition is suitable for ocular administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Brian R. Rohrs, Martin J. Coffey
  • Publication number: 20090118262
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition includes at least one pharmaceutical component having a low aqueous solubility and at least one non-aqueous water-miscible material. Such a pharmaceutical composition is useful in providing a therapeutically meaningful amount of such pharmaceutical component at a target tissue. The pharmaceutical composition is particularly suitable for administration to or into an ocular environment to treat or control an ocular disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Brian R. Rohrs, Martin J. Coffey
  • Patent number: 7220867
    Abstract: The selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory drug celecoxib is provided in amorphous form. Also provided is a celecoxib drug substance wherein the celecoxib is present, in at least a detectable amount, as amorphous celecoxib. Also provided is a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite comprising particles of amorphous celecoxib or a celecoxib drug substance of the invention in intimate association with one or more crystallization inhibitors, for example polymers. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite and one or more excipients. Also provided are processes for preparing amorphous celecoxib, a celecoxib drug substance of the invention, a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite of the invention, and a pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation (of Pfizer, Inc.)
    Inventors: Michael J. Hageman, Xiaorong He, Tugrul T. Kararli, Lesley A. MacKin, Patricia J. Miyake, Brian R. Rohrs, Kevin J. Stefanski
  • Patent number: 6964978
    Abstract: The selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory drug celecoxib is provided in amorphous form. Also provided is a celecoxib drug substance wherein the celecoxib is present, in at least a detectable amount, as amorphous celecoxib. Also provided is a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite comprising particles of amorphous celecoxib or a celecoxib drug substance of the invention in intimate association with one or more crystallization inhibitors, for example polymers. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite and one or more excipients. Also provided are processes for preparing amorphous celecoxib, a celecoxib drug substance of the invention, a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite of the invention, and a pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Hageman, Xiaorong He, Tugrul T. Kararli, Lesley A. Mackin, Patricia J. Miyake, Brian R. Rohrs, Kevin J. Stefanski
  • Publication number: 20040186105
    Abstract: An orally deliverable pharmaceutical composition comprises a drug of low water solubility and a pregelatinized starch having low viscosity and/or exhibiting a multimodal particle size distribution. A process for preparing such a composition comprises a step of selecting a pregelatinized starch having low viscosity and/or exhibiting a multimodal particle size profile, and a step of admixing the selected pregelatinized starch with a drug of low water solubility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Carl T. Allenspach, Sreekant R. Nadkarni, Daryl A. Roston, Brian R. Rohrs, Roxana F. Schlam
  • Publication number: 20030152624
    Abstract: Controlled release pharmaceutical compositions comprising tolterodine and a polymer-based release-controlling component and processes for preparing such compositions are provided. The compositions are useful in the treatment of overactive bladder and similar conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Dale S. Aldrich, Randy J. Wald, Anthony J. Hlinak, Rebanta Bandyopadhyay, Martin J. Coffey, Diane Goll, Ahmad M. Mazhary, Richard H. Meury, Brian R. Rohrs, John W. Skoug, Stephen L. Secreast, Dennis J. Stelzer, Jackie G. White
  • Publication number: 20020006951
    Abstract: The selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory drug celecoxib is provided in amorphous form. Also provided is a celecoxib drug substance wherein the celecoxib is present, in at least a detectable amount, as amorphous celecoxib. Also provided is a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite comprising particles of amorphous celecoxib or a celecoxib drug substance of the invention in intimate association with one or more crystallization inhibitors, for example polymers. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite and one or more excipients. Also provided are processes for preparing amorphous celecoxib, a celecoxib drug substance of the invention, a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite of the invention, and a pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventors: Michael J. Hageman, Xiaorong He, Tugrul T. Kararli, Lesley A. Mackin, Patricia J. Miyake, Brian R. Rohrs, Kevin J. Stefanski