Patents by Inventor Catherine M. Rohloff
Catherine M. Rohloff 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).
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Patent number: 8440226Abstract: A nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle that is capable of suspending an active agent. The nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle includes at least one solvent and at least one polymer and is formulated to exhibit phase separation upon contact with an aqueous environment. The at least one solvent may be selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, decanol, ethyl hexyl lactate, and mixtures thereof and the at least one polymer may be selected from the group consisting of a polyester, pyrrolidone, ester of an unsaturated alcohol, ether of an unsaturated alcohol, polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene block copolymer, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the at least one solvent is benzyl benzoate and the at least one polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. A stable, nonaqueous suspension formulation that includes the nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle and an active agent, and a method of forming the same, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Rohloff, Guohua Chen, Andrew S. Luk, Rupal A. Ayer, Paul R. Houston, Michael A. Desjardin, Pauline Zamora, Stan Lam
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Publication number: 20130090287Abstract: The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: INTARCIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Karling Alice Leung, Ryan D. Mercer, Cristina G. Negulescu, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
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Publication number: 20130034210Abstract: A nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle that is capable of suspending an active agent. The nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle includes at least one solvent and at least one polymer and is formulated to exhibit phase separation upon contact with an aqueous environment. The at least one solvent may be selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, decanol, ethyl hexyl lactate, and mixtures thereof and the at least one polymer may be selected from the group consisting of a polyester, pyrrolidone, ester of an unsaturated alcohol, ether of an unsaturated alcohol, polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene block copolymer, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the at least one solvent is benzyl benzoate and the at least one polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. A stable, nonaqueous suspension formulation that includes the nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle and an active agent, and a method of forming the same, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Rohloff, Guohua Chen, Andrew S. Luk, Rupal A. Ayer, Paul R. Houston, Michael A. Desjardin, Pauline Zamora, Stan Lam
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Publication number: 20130035670Abstract: A nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle that is capable of suspending an active agent. The nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle includes at least one solvent and at least one polymer and is formulated to exhibit phase separation upon contact with an aqueous environment. The at least one solvent may be selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, decanol, ethyl hexyl lactate, and mixtures thereof and the at least one polymer may be selected from the group consisting of a polyester, pyrrolidone, ester of an unsaturated alcohol, ether of an unsaturated alcohol, polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene block copolymer, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the at least one solvent is benzyl benzoate and the at least one polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. A stable, nonaqueous suspension formulation that includes the nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle and an active agent, and a method of forming the same, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: INTARCIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Catherine M. Rohloff, Guohua Chen, Andrew S. Luk, Rupal A. Ayer, Paul R. Houston, Michael A. Desjardin, Pauline Zamora, Stan Lam
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Patent number: 8343140Abstract: The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Karling Alice Leung, Ryan D. Mercer, Cristina G. Negulescu, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
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Publication number: 20120289944Abstract: Highly concentrated drug particle formulations are described, wherein the drug comprises between about 25 wt % and 80 wt % of the particle formulation. The particle formulations of the present invention comprise, for example, macromolecules, such as proteins and/or small molecules (such as steroid hormones). The particle formulation typically further includes one or more additional component, for example, one or more stabilizer (e.g., carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers). Such concentrated particle formulations can be combined with a suspension vehicle to form suspension formulations. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a highly concentrated drug particle formulation. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: INTARCIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
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Patent number: 8299025Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
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Publication number: 20120259318Abstract: A nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle that is capable of suspending an active agent. The nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle includes at least one solvent and at least one polymer and is formulated to exhibit phase separation upon contact with an aqueous environment. The at least one solvent may be selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, decanol, ethyl hexyl lactate, and mixtures thereof and the at least one polymer may be selected from the group consisting of a polyester, pyrrolidone, ester of an unsaturated alcohol, ether of an unsaturated alcohol, polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene block copolymer, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the at least one solvent is benzyl benzoate and the at least one polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. A stable, nonaqueous suspension formulation that includes the nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle and an active agent, and a method of forming the same, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: INTARCIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Catherine M. Rohloff, Guohua Chen, Andrew S. Luk, Rupal A. Ayer, Paul R. Houston, Michael A. Desjardin, Pauline Zamora, Stan Lam
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Publication number: 20120178687Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
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Patent number: 8211467Abstract: A nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle that is capable of suspending an active agent. The nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle includes at least one solvent and at least one polymer and is formulated to exhibit phase separation upon contact with an aqueous environment. The at least one solvent may be selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, decanol, ethyl hexyl lactate, and mixtures thereof and the at least one polymer may be selected from the group consisting of a polyester, pyrrolidone, ester of an unsaturated alcohol, ether of an unsaturated alcohol, polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene block copolymer, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the at least one solvent is benzyl benzoate and the at least one polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. A stable, nonaqueous suspension formulation that includes the nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle and an active agent, and a method of forming the same, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Rohloff, Guohua Chen, Andrew S. Luk, Rupal A. Ayer, Paul R. Houston, Michael A. Desjardin, Pauline Zamora, Stan Lam
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Patent number: 8206745Abstract: A nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle that is capable of suspending an active agent. The nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle includes at least one solvent and at least one polymer and is formulated to exhibit phase separation upon contact with an aqueous environment. The at least one solvent may be selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, decanol, ethyl hexyl lactate, and mixtures thereof and the at least one polymer may be selected from the group consisting of a polyester, pyrrolidone, ester of an unsaturated alcohol, ether of an unsaturated alcohol, polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene block copolymer, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the at least one solvent is benzyl benzoate and the at least one polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. A stable, nonaqueous suspension formulation that includes the nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle and an active agent, and a method of forming the same, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Rohloff, Guohua Chen, Andrew S. Luk, Rupal A. Ayer, Paul R. Houston, Michael A. Desjardin, Pauline Zamora, Stan Lam
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Publication number: 20120122782Abstract: Formulations and methods are provided for improving the stability upon exposure to aqueous media of polypeptides present in non-aqueous suspension vehicles. In particular aspects of the invention, formulations are provided that comprise a complex of a metal ion and a polypeptide suspended in a non-aqueous, biocompatible suspension vehicle. Aggregation of individual polypeptide molecules is reduced when aqueous media is introduced to such formulations, serving to stabilize the polypeptide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Catherine M. Rohloff, Guohua Chen, Zhongli Ding, Stephen Andrew Berry, Latha Pisharody Narayanan, Michael Desjardin
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Patent number: 8114437Abstract: A nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle that is capable of suspending an active agent. The nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle includes at least one solvent and at least one polymer and is formulated to exhibit phase separation upon contact with an aqueous environment. The at least one solvent may be selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, decanol, ethyl hexyl lactate, and mixtures thereof and the at least one polymer may be selected from the group consisting of a polyester, pyrrolidone, ester of an unsaturated alcohol, ether of an unsaturated alcohol, polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene block copolymer, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the at least one solvent is benzyl benzoate and the at least one polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. A stable, nonaqueous suspension formulation that includes the nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle and an active agent, and a method of forming the same, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Catherine M. Rohloff, Guohua Chen, Andrew S. Luk, Rupal A. Ayer, Paul R. Houston, Michael A. Desjardin, Pauline Zamora, Stan Lam
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Publication number: 20110264077Abstract: A nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle that is capable of suspending an active agent. The nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle includes at least one solvent and at least one polymer and is formulated to exhibit phase separation upon contact with an aqueous environment. The at least one solvent may be selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, decanol, ethyl hexyl lactate, and mixtures thereof and the at least one polymer may be selected from the group consisting of a polyester, pyrrolidone, ester of an unsaturated alcohol, ether of an unsaturated alcohol, polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene block copolymer, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the at least one solvent is benzyl benzoate and the at least one polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. A stable, nonaqueous suspension formulation that includes the nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle and an active agent, and a method of forming the same, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Catherine M. Rohloff, Guohua Chen, Andrew S. Luk, Rupal A. Ayer, Paul R. Houston, Michael A. Desjardin, Pauline Zamora, Stan Lam
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Publication number: 20110104111Abstract: A nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle that is capable of suspending an active agent. The nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle includes at least one solvent and at least one polymer and is formulated to exhibit phase separation upon contact with an aqueous environment. The at least one solvent may be selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, decanol, ethyl hexyl lactate, and mixtures thereof and the at least one polymer may be selected from the group consisting of a polyester, pyrrolidone, ester of an unsaturated alcohol, ether of an unsaturated alcohol, polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene block copolymer, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the at least one solvent is benzyl benzoate and the at least one polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. A stable, nonaqueous suspension formulation that includes the nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle and an active agent, and a method of forming the same, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Catherine M. Rohloff, Guohua Chen, Andrew S. Luk, Rupal A. Ayer, Paul R. Houston, Michael A. Desjardin, Pauline Zamora, Stan Lam
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Publication number: 20100297209Abstract: A nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle that is capable of suspending an active agent. The nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle includes at least one solvent and at least one polymer and is formulated to exhibit phase separation upon contact with an aqueous environment. The at least one solvent may be selected from the group consisting of benzyl benzoate, decanol, ethyl hexyl lactate, and mixtures thereof and the at least one polymer may be selected from the group consisting of a polyester, pyrrolidone, ester of an unsaturated alcohol, ether of an unsaturated alcohol, polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene block copolymer, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the at least one solvent is benzyl benzoate and the at least one polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. A stable, nonaqueous suspension formulation that includes the nonaqueous, single-phase vehicle and an active agent, and a method of forming the same, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Catherine M. ROHLOFF, Guohua Chen, Andrew S. Luk, Rupal A. Ayer, Paul R. Houston, Michael A. Desjardin, Pauline Zamora, Stan Lam
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Publication number: 20100092566Abstract: Highly concentrated drug particle formulations are described, wherein the drug comprises between about 25 wt % and 80 wt % of the particle formulation. The particle formulations of the present invention comprise, for example, macromolecules, such as proteins and/or small molecules (such as steroid hormones). The particle formulation typically further includes one or more additional component, for example, one or more stabilizer (e.g., carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers). Such concentrated particle formulations can be combined with a suspension vehicle to form suspension formulations. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a highly concentrated drug particle formulation. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
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Patent number: 7655254Abstract: An implantable device includes a reservoir containing a suspension of an interferon in an amount sufficient to provide continuous delivery of the interferon at a therapeutically effective rate of 1 ng/day to 600 ?g/day to maintain and achieve therapeutic blood or plasma levels of the interferon throughout a substantial period of the administration period.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Paula Dennis, Michael A. Desjardin, Stan Lam, Kui Liu, James E. Matsuura, Latha Narayanan, Catherine M. Rohloff, Pauline C. Zamora
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Publication number: 20090202608Abstract: The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Karling Alice Leung, Ryan D. Mercer, Cristina G. Negulescu, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
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Publication number: 20080260840Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang