Patents by Inventor Charles L. Thomas, III

Charles L. Thomas, III 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).

  • Stabilized thyroid hormone preparations and methods of making same
    Patent number: 6056975
    Abstract: Disclosed are thyroid hormone preparations useful in pharmaceutical applications. These preparations are disclosed to contain thyroxine drugs in combination with an inorganic salt, a carbohydrate having a molecular weight of greater than 500, and glycine. The preparations are also disclosed to have a free water content less than 4.5% by weight of the preparation. Also provided are compositions containing a reduced carbohydrate, a water soluble polysaccharide, or galactose. The preparations have improved stability wherein they are provided as being stable to the extent that substantially no potency loss is measured when the preparation is stored at 40.degree. C. and 75% relative humidity for 3 months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Amit K. Mitra, Raghunath Srinivas, Charles L. Thomas, III
  • Stabilized thyroid hormone preparations and methods of making same
    Patent number: 5955105
    Abstract: Disclosed are thyroid hormone preparations useful in pharmaceutical applications. These preparations are disclosed to contain thyroxine drugs in combination with an inorganic salt, a carbohydrate having a molecular weight of greater than 500, and glycine. The preparations are also disclosed to have a free water content less than 4.5% by weight of the preparation. Also provided are compositions containing a reduced carbohydrate, a water soluble polysaccharide, or galactose. The preparations have improved stability wherein they are provided as being stable to the extent that substantially no potency loss is measured when the preparation is stored at 40.degree. C. and 75% relative humidity for 3 months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Knoll Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventors: Amit K. Mitra, Raghunath Srinivas, Charles L. Thomas, III