Patents by Inventor Dean Kessler

Dean Kessler 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).

  • Patent number: 6727280
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for administering a taxane composition for the treatment of cancer. In one aspect, the compositions are not diluted prior to administration. Some embodiments provide methods for administering a taxane as a bolus injection or an intravenous infusion in less than about 30 minutes. In other aspects, the invention provides methods for administering a taxane to provide high concentrations of the taxane in blood or in tumors. Another aspect provides methods for administering a taxane to provide anti-tumor activities against solid tumors. In some embodiments, the methods provide anti-tumor activities against tumors that were resistant to conventional taxane administration methods. In some embodiments, the methods provide anti-tumor activities against colorectal tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Nagesh Palepu, Dean Kessler, Alexander K. Tustian, Steven C. Quay, Panayiotis P. Constantinides, Karel J. Lambert
  • Publication number: 20030220301
    Abstract: Metformin salts of lipophilic acids, their pharmaceutical formulations, and methods of administrating the metformin salts for the treatment of hyperglycemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Manjari Lal, Nagesh Palepu, Dean Kessler
  • Publication number: 20030105156
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for administering a taxane composition for the treatment of cancer. In one aspect, the compositions are not diluted prior to administration. Some embodiments provide methods for administering a taxane as a bolus injection or an intravenous infusion in less than about 30 minutes. In other aspects, the invention provides methods for administering a taxane to provide high concentrations of the taxane in blood or in tumors. Another aspect provides methods for administering a taxane to provide anti-tumor activities against solid tumors. In some embodiments, the methods provide anti-tumor activities against tumors that were resistant to conventional taxane administration methods. In some embodiments, the methods provide anti-tumor activities against colorectal tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Nagesh Palepu, Dean Kessler, Alexander K. Tustian, Steven C. Quay, Panayiotis P. Constantinides, Karel J. Lambert
  • Publication number: 20030087954
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for administering a taxane composition for the treatment of cancer. In one aspect, the compositions are not diluted prior to administration. Some embodiments provide methods for administering a taxane as a bolus injection or an intravenous infusion in less than about 30 minutes. In other aspects, the invention provides methods for administering a taxane to provide high concentrations of the taxane in blood or in tumors. Another aspect provides methods for administering a taxane to provide anti-tumor activities against solid tumors. In some embodiments, the methods provide anti-tumor activities against tumors that were resistant to conventional taxane administration methods. In some embodiments, the methods provide anti-tumor activities against colorectal tumors, bladder carcinoma, or gastrointestinal tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Nagesh Palepu, Dean Kessler, Alexander K. Tustian, Steven C. Quay, Panayiotis P. Constantinides, Karel J. Lambert
  • Publication number: 20030087953
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for administering a taxane composition for the treatment of cancer. In one aspect, the compositions are not diluted prior to administration. Some embodiments provide methods for administering a taxane as a bolus injection or an intravenous infusion in less than about 30 minutes. In other aspects, the invention provides methods for administering a taxane to provide high concentrations of the taxane in blood or in tumors. Another aspect provides methods for administering a taxane to provide anti-tumor activities against solid tumors. In some embodiments, the methods provide anti-tumor activities against tumors that were resistant to conventional taxane administration methods. In some embodiments, the methods provide anti-tumor activities against colorectal tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Nagesh Palepu, Dean Kessler, Alexander K. Tustian, Steven C. Quay, Panayiotis P. Constantinides, Karel J. Lambert