Patents by Inventor Craig McKelvey

Craig McKelvey 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: 20160339074
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising the HCV NS3/4A inhibitor, (1aR,5S,8S,10R,22aR)-5-tert-butyl-N-{(1R,2S)-1-[(cyclopropylsulfonyl)carbamoyl]-2-ethenylcyclopro-pyl}-14-methoxy-3,6-dioxo-1,1a,3,4,5,6,9,10,18,19,20,21,22,22a-tetradecahydro-8H-7,10-methanocyclopropa[18,19][1,10,3,6]dioxa-diazacyclononadecino[11,12-b]quinoxaline-8-carboxamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thererof, an oral absorption enhancing polymer, and, optionally, a surfactant. The present invention is also directed to solid dispersions and pharmaceutical compositions containing or made from these compositions, and the methods for making these solid dispersions and pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Melanie J. Marota, Craig McKelvey, Nicholas Birringer, Jesse Kuiper, Paul A. Harmon, Adam J. Socia, Patrick Jules Marsac, Stephen L. Conway
  • Patent number: 8486983
    Abstract: A liquid formulation for oral administration of the CETP inhibitor of formula (I) has improved bioavailability compared with conventional solid formulations. The formulation comprises the CETP inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; an oil; and one or more nonionic surfactants having a hydrophilic lipophilic balance (HLB)>10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Agam R. Sheth, Bhagwant Rege, Soumojeet Ghosh, Laman L. Alani, Maria T. Cruanes, Craig A. McKelvey
  • Patent number: 8030359
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprises (a) a CETP inhibiting compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; (b) a concentration-enhancing polymer, and (c) optionally one or more surfactants; wherein the compound has the structure shown as Formula I below. The composition raises HDL-cholesterol and lowers LDL-cholesterol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Sarah Geers, Michael Lowinger, Craig A. McKelvey, Robert F. Meyer, Dina Zhang
  • Patent number: 8003672
    Abstract: Described herein are solid, stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoid receptor inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and processes of making such formulations. Additionally, described herein are solid stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabiniod inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and an additional therapeutic agent, as well as processes for making such pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig McKelvey, Sarah Geers, Justin Moser, Bhagwant Rege, Dina Zhang, Sutthilug Sotthivirat
  • Publication number: 20100227903
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprises (a) a CETP inhibiting compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; (b) a concentration-enhancing polymer, and (c) optionally one or more surfactants; wherein the compound has the structure shown as Formula I below. The composition raises HDL-cholesterol and lowers LDL-cholesterol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: MERCK & CO., INC.
    Inventors: Sarah Geers, Michael Lowinger, Craig A. McKelvey, Robert F. Meyer, Dina Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100081642
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions that stabilize and improve the bioavailability of 3-[(1S)- 1-(1-{(S)-(4-chlorophenyl)[3-(5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl]methyl}azetidin-3-yl)-2-fluoro-2-methylpropyl]-5-fluorobenzonitrile. In particular, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions that include 3-[(1S)-1-(1-{(S)-(4-chlorophenyl)[3 -(5-oxo-4,5-dihydro- 1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl]methyl}azetidin-3-yl)-2-fluoro-2-methylpropyl]-5-fluorobenzonitrile and at least one pharmaceutical acceptable excipient, such as a mono-, di- or triglyceride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Eleni Dokou, Craig A. McKelvey, Kevin R. McKenney, Andrey Peresypkin, Karen C. Thompson, W. Peter Wuelfing
  • Publication number: 20090264476
    Abstract: Described herein are solid, stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoid receptor inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and processes of making such formulations. Additionally, described herein are solid stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoid inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and an additional therapeutic agent, as well as processes for making such pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Craig McKelvey, Sarah Geers, Justin Moser, Bhagwant Rege, Dina Zhang, Sutthilug Sotthivirat
  • Publication number: 20090264436
    Abstract: Described herein are solid, stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoid receptor inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and processes of making such formulations. Additionally, described herein are solid stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabiniod inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and an additional therapeutic agent, as well as processes for making such pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Craig McKelvey, Sarah Geers, Justin Moser, Bhagwant Rege, Dina Zhang, Sutthilug Sotthivirat
  • Publication number: 20090186926
    Abstract: A liquid formulation for oral administration of the CETP inhibitor of formula (I) has improved bioavailability compared with conventional solid formulations. The formulation comprises the CETP inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; an oil; and one or more nonionic surfactants having a hydrophilic lipophilic balance (HLB)>10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Agam R. Sheth, Bhagwant Rege, Soumojeet Ghosh, Laman L. Alani, Maria T. Cruanes, Craig A. Mckelvey
  • Publication number: 20070298099
    Abstract: N-[1S,2S]-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(3-cyanophenyl)-1-methylpropyl]-2-methyl-2-{[5-trifluoromethyl]pyridine-2-yl}oxy}propanamide (Compound I) has surprisingly improved solubility and bioavailability in a lipophilic vehicle comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable digestible oil, a surfactant, or a cosolvent, or a mixture of any two or more thereof. In one embodiment of the present invention are self-emulsifying or self-microemulsifying composition comprising 1) Compound I; 2) a surfactant having an HLB of 1 to 8; and 3) a surfactant having an HLB of over 8 to 20; and optionally, 4) a digestible oil and/or cosolvent and/or antioxidant or preservative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Andrey Peresypkin, Eleni Dokou, Craig McKelvey, Charles DeLuca, Laman Alani, Todd Gibson, Danielle Euler, Santipharp Panmai, W. Wuelfing, Thomas Gandek, Drazen Ostovic, Timothy Rhodes, Brian Hamilton