Patents by Inventor Chris Brough
Chris Brough 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: 12023343Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2022Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignees: AustinPx, LLC, Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Chris Brough, James W. McGinity, Dave A. Miller, James C. Dinunzio, Robert O. Williams, III
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Publication number: 20230172949Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERISTY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, AustinPx, LLCInventors: Chris BROUGH, James W. MCGINITY, Dave A. MILLER, James C. DINUNZIO, Robert O. WILLIAMS, III
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Patent number: 11439650Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignees: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, DISPERSOL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Chris Brough, James W. McGinity, Dave A. Miller, James C. DiNunzio, Robert O. Williams, III
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Publication number: 20200261473Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can he further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERISTY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, DISPERSOL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Chris BROUGH, James W. MCGINITY, Dave A. MILLER, James C. DINUNZIO, Robert O. WILLIAMS, III
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Patent number: 10668085Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignees: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, DISPERSOL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Chris Brough, James W. McGinity, Dave A. Miller, James C. DiNunzio, Robert O. Williams, III
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Publication number: 20180360850Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERISTY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, DISPERSOL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Chris BROUGH, James W. MCGINITY, Dave A. MILLER, James C. DINUNZIO, Robert O. WILLIAMS, III
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Publication number: 20180280302Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for producing storage-stable solid dispersions of poorly soluble pharmaceutically active compounds comprising polyvinyl alcohol as carrier matrix. The invention also refers to the prepared compositions and their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBHInventors: Shawn KUCERA, Dieter LUBDA, Dave MILLER, Chris BROUGH
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Patent number: 10022385Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, DisperSol Technologies, LLCInventors: Chris Brough, James W. McGinity, Dave A. Miller, James C. Dinunzio, Robert O. Williams, III
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Publication number: 20170333404Abstract: The disclosure provides for improved pharmaceutical compositions containing vemurafenib and methods of manufacturing the same. In particular, the compositions are prepared using thermokinetic compounding and provide improved properties as well as more efficient methods of manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: DISPERSOL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Dave Alan MILLER, Justin Martin KEEN, Chris BROUGH, Sandra U. KUCERA, Daniel J. ELLENBERGER
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Patent number: 9821283Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a first embodiment, where, a first, lower shaft speed mixing of the component combination takes place in a thermokinetic mixer, where monitoring of the batch by temperature rate increase determination results in a determination that a substantial portion of desired thermokinetic mixing has occurred, whereafter a different shaft speed is used to complete the desired thermokinetic mixing of the component combination.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: DISPERSOL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Chris Brough
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Publication number: 20170232409Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical composition by thermokinetic compounding, wherein the compositions include one or more thermolabile components, for example one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The methods comprise thermokinetic processing of the thermolabile components into a composite by blending certain thermolabile components in a thermokinetic mixer using multiple speeds during a single, rotationally continuous operation. The composite can be further processed into pharmaceutical compositions by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Chris Brough
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Patent number: 9545361Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical composition by thermokinetic compounding, wherein the compositions include one or more thermolabile components, for example one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The methods comprise thermokinetic processing of the thermolabile components into a composite by blending certain thermolabile components in a thermokinetic mixer using multiple speeds during a single, rotationally continuous operation. The composite can be further processed into pharmaceutical compositions by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: DISPERSOL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Chris Brough
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Publication number: 20160250230Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERISTY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, DISPERSOL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Chris BROUGH, James W. MCGINITY, Dave A. MILLER, James C. DINUNZIO, Robert O. WILLIAMS, III
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Patent number: 9339440Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignees: Board of Regents, the University of Texas System, DisperSol Technologies, LLCInventors: Chris Brough, James W. McGinity, Dave A. Miller, James C. DiNunzio, Robert O. Williams, III
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Publication number: 20140039031Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for formulating a pharmaceutical dosage form by forming a composition comprising acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid, diindolylmethane, or curcumin with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients for enhanced solubility to increase bioavailability and improve therapeutic efficacy. The composition can be processed by thermo-kinetic compounding along with conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicants: Dispersol Technologies. LLC, Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Chris Brough, Robert O. Williams, III, James W. McGinity, Dave A. Miller, Justin Hughey, Ryan Bennett
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Publication number: 20130303630Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Chris Brough, James W. McGinity, Dave A. Miller, James C. DiNunzio, Robert O. Williams, III
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Patent number: 8486423Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Integrico Composites, Inc.Inventors: Chris Brough, James W. McGinity, Dave A. Miller, James DiNunzio, Robert O. Williams
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Patent number: 7950591Abstract: A composite load bearing member is provided comprising an elongated inner structural member and a thick polymeric composite outer member. An apparatus for producing the composite load bearing member is provided including devices for suspending the inner structural member within a mold cavity prior to and during injection of the polymeric composite outer member. A method of using the apparatus to produce the composite load bearing member is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Integrico Composites, LLCInventors: Chris Brough, Ryan Nielson, Gershon Yaniv
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Publication number: 20100084787Abstract: A composite load bearing member is provided comprising an elongated inner structural member and a thick polymeric composite outer member. An apparatus for producing the composite load bearing member is provided including devices for suspending the inner structural member within a mold cavity prior to and during injection of the polymeric composite outer member. A method of using the apparatus to produce the composite load bearing member is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventors: Chris Brough, Ryan Nielson, Gershon Yaniv
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Publication number: 20090053315Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Chris Brough, James W. McGinity, Dave A. Miller, James C. DiNunzio, Robert O. Williams