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: 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: 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: 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