Patents by Inventor Djelila Mezaache

Djelila Mezaache 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: 20230257363
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides certain polymorphic forms of Compound (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound (I) or such polymorphic forms, and methods of using or making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. It has now been discovered that Compound (I) can exist in multiple crystalline forms (polymorphs). One particular crystalline form, Form II, has been found to be more thermodynamically stable and, thus, likely more suitable for bulk preparation and handling than other polymorphic forms. Efficient and economic methods have been developed to prepare Compound (I) and Form II in high purity on a large scale. In animal studies, Form II has demonstrated safety and efficacy in treating depressive disorders and, when micronized, improved absorption compared to non-micronized Form II.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Reza Mazhari, Djelila Mezaache, Blake M Paterson, James Vornov, Rachel M. Garner, Todd Nelson
  • Patent number: 11479542
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides certain polymorphic forms of Compound (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound (I) or such polymorphic forms, and methods of using or making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. It has now been discovered that Compound (I) can exist in multiple crystalline forms (polymorphs). One particular crystalline form, Form II, has been found to be more thermodynamically stable and, thus, likely more suitable for bulk preparation and handling than other polymorphic forms. Efficient and economic methods have been developed to prepare Compound (I) and Form II in high purity on a large scale. In animal studies, Form II has demonstrated safety and efficacy in treating depressive disorders and, when micronized, improved absorption compared to non-micronized Form II.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignees: CERECOR, INC., MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Reza Mazhari, Djelila Mezaache, Blake M. Paterson, James Vornov, Rachel M. Garner, Todd Nelson
  • Patent number: 10710976
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides certain polymorphic forms of Compound (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound (I) or such polymorphic forms, and methods of using or making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. It has now been discovered that Compound (I) can exist in multiple crystalline forms (polymorphs). One particular crystalline form, Form II, has been found to be more thermodynamically stable and, thus, likely more suitable for bulk preparation and handling than other polymorphic forms. Efficient and economic methods have been developed to prepare Compound (I) and Form II in high purity on a large scale. In animal studies, Form II has demonstrated safety and efficacy in treating depressive disorders and, when micronized, improved absorption compared to non-micronized Form II.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignees: Cerecor Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Reza Mazhari, Djelila Mezaache, Blake M. Paterson, James Vornov, Rachel M. Garner, Todd Nelson
  • Publication number: 20190177299
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides certain polymorphic forms of Compound (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound (I) or such polymorphic forms, and methods of using or making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. It has now been discovered that Compound (I) can exist in multiple crystalline forms (polymorphs). One particular crystalline form, Form II, has been found to be more thermodynamically stable and, thus, likely more suitable for bulk preparation and handling than other polymorphic forms. Efficient and economic methods have been developed to prepare Compound (I) and Form II in high purity on a large scale. In animal studies, Form II has demonstrated safety and efficacy in treating depressive disorders and, when micronized, improved absorption compared to non-micronized Form II.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Reza Mazhari, Djelila Mezaache, Blake M. Paterson, James Vornov, Rachel M. Garner, Todd Nelson
  • Patent number: 10202363
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides certain polymorphic forms of Compound (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound (I) or such polymorphic forms, and methods of using or making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. It has now been discovered that Compound (I) can exist in multiple crystalline forms (polymorphs). One particular crystalline form, Form II, has been found to be more thermodynamically stable and, thus, likely more suitable for bulk preparation and handling than other polymorphic forms. Efficient and economic methods have been developed to prepare Compound (I) and Form II in high purity on a large scale. In animal studies, Form II has demonstrated safety and efficacy in treating depressive disorders and, when micronized, improved absorption compared to non-micronized Form II.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignees: CERECOR, INC., MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Reza Mazhari, Djelila Mezaache, Blake M. Paterson, James Vornov, Rachel M. Garner, Todd Nelson
  • Publication number: 20170369469
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides certain polymorphic forms of Compound (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound (I) or such polymorphic forms, and methods of using or making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. It has now been discovered that Compound (I) can exist in multiple crystalline forms (polymorphs). One particular crystalline form, Form II, has been found to be more thermodynamically stable and, thus, likely more suitable for bulk preparation and handling than other polymorphic forms. Efficient and economic methods have been developed to prepare Compound (I) and Form II in high purity on a large scale. In animal studies, Form II has demonstrated safety and efficacy in treating depressive disorders and, when micronized, improved absorption compared to non-micronized Form II.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicants: Cerecor, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Reza Mazhari, Djelila Mezaache, Blake M. Paterson, James Vornov, Rachel M. Garner, Todd Nelson
  • Publication number: 20130274342
    Abstract: Compositions, methods of making compositions and methods of treating cough are described herein. In some embodiments, the compositions are lozenges comprising memantine and an alkalinizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Cerecor, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark GINSKI, Blake PATERSON, Reza MAZHARI, Djelila MEZAACHE
  • Patent number: 7815937
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition useful for making oral dosage forms capable of dissolving in the mouth in less than 40 seconds without the need for a conventional super disintegrant and having a friability of less than 1%; wherein the composition includes liquiflash particles and an excipient mass. A preferred excipient mass according to the invention contains a directly compressible inorganic salt; a cellulose derivative or a combination of a directly compressible inorganic salt and a cellulose derivative. Preferably, the liquiflash particles and the excipient mass are combined in proportions such that the active ingredient remains substantially within the microspheres when the composition is compressed to obtain a dosage form having a hardness of 20 to 50 N. The compositions of the invention allow for the fabrication of oral dosages having improved hardness and friability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Biovail Laboratories International SRL
    Inventors: Naima Mezaache, Steven E. Frisbee, Patrick B. Woodall, Mark R. Herman, Djelila Mezaache
  • Publication number: 20040162333
    Abstract: The invention provides for a rapid absorption pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of at least one selective 5-HT agonist, at least one spheronization aid and at least one solubility enhancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Naima Mezaache, Djelila Mezaache, Steve Frisbee, Paul Maes
  • Patent number: 6165512
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions useful for making taste-masked oral dosage forms which can be easily processed and which disintegrate rapidly when placed in the mouth. The compositions include coated liquiflash particles and shearform floss particles. Tablets are preferred dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Fuisz Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Djelila Mezaache, Michael G. Raiden, Pradeepkumar P. Sanghvi, Scott J. Szedlock
  • Patent number: 5965167
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel dosage unit for the sustained-release delivery of active agents as well as compositions and methods for making same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventors: Pradeepkumar P. Sanghvi, David P. Prior, Djelila Mezaache, Scott J. Szedlock