Patents by Inventor Donald C. Monkhouse

Donald C. Monkhouse 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: 20230069979
    Abstract: A high dose rapidly dispersing three-dimensionally printed dosage form comprising a high dose of water soluble drug in a porous matrix that disperses in water within a period of less than about 15 seconds is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the dosage form and of treating a condition, disease or disorder that is therapeutically responsive to the drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: JULES JACOB, NORMAN COYLE, THOMAS G. WEST, DONALD C. MONKHOUSE, HENRY L. SURPRENANT, NEMICHAND B. JAIN
  • Publication number: 20220211668
    Abstract: A high dose rapidly dispersing three-dimensionally printed dosage form comprising a high dose of water soluble drug in a porous matrix that disperses in water within a period of less than about 15 seconds is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the dosage form and of treating a condition, disease or disorder that is therapeutically responsive to the drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: JULES JACOB, NORMAN COYLE, THOMAS G. WEST, DONALD C. MONKHOUSE, HENRY L. SURPRENANT, NEMICHAND B. JAIN
  • Patent number: 11160786
    Abstract: A high dose rapidly dispersing three-dimensionally printed dosage form comprising a high dose of water soluble drug in a porous matrix that disperses in water within a period of less than about 15 seconds is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the dosage form and of treating a condition, disease or disorder that is therapeutically responsive to the drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: APRECIA PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
    Inventors: Jules Jacob, Norman Coyle, Thomas G. West, Donald C. Monkhouse, Henry L. Surprenant, Nemichand B. Jain
  • Patent number: 10420785
    Abstract: A taste-masked rapidly dispersible dosage form of topiramate is provided. Wax coated particles of topiramate are included within a porous bound matrix. The topiramate retains its taste-masked form after dispersion in the mouth of a subject even though the particles are not coated with a polymeric material. The dosage form disperses in saliva or water in less than 2 min even though it has a high content of wax. It can be used to treat diseases or disorders that are therapeutically responsive to topiramate or a derivative thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: APRECIA PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
    Inventors: Jules Jacob, Lauren Beach, Thomas G. West, Donald C. Monkhouse, Henry L. Surprenant
  • Publication number: 20170258763
    Abstract: A high dose rapidly dispersing three-dimensionally printed dosage form comprising a high dose of water soluble drug in a porous matrix that disperses in water within a period of less than about 15 seconds is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the dosage form and of treating a condition, disease or disorder that is therapeutically responsive to the drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: APRECIA PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY
    Inventors: JULES JACOB, NORMAN COYLE, THOMAS G. WEST, DONALD C. MONKHOUSE, HENRY L. SURPRENANT, NEMICHAND B. JAIN
  • Publication number: 20170202807
    Abstract: A high dose rapidly dispersing three-dimensionally printed dosage form comprising a high dose of water soluble drug in a porous matrix that disperses in water within a period of less than about 15 seconds is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the dosage form and of treating a condition, disease or disorder that is therapeutically responsive to the drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: APRECIA PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY
    Inventors: JULES JACOB, NORMAN COYLE, THOMAS G. WEST, DONALD C. MONKHOUSE, HENRY L. SURPRENANT, NEMICHAND B. JAIN
  • Patent number: 9669009
    Abstract: A high dose rapidly dispersing three-dimensionally printed dosage form comprising a high dose of levetiracetam in a porous matrix that disperses in water within a period of less than about 15 seconds is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the dosage form and of treating a condition, disease or disorder that is therapeutically responsive to levetiracetam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Aprecia Pharmaceuticals Company
    Inventors: Jules Jacob, Norman Coyle, Thomas G. West, Donald C. Monkhouse, Henry L. Surprenant, Nemichand B. Jain
  • Publication number: 20160361335
    Abstract: A taste-masked rapidly dispersible dosage form of topiramate is provided. Wax coated particles of topiramate are included within a porous bound matrix. The topiramate retains its taste-masked form after dispersion in the mouth of a subject even though the particles are not coated with a polymeric material. The dosage form disperses in saliva or water in less than 2 min even though it has a high content of wax. It can be used to treat diseases or disorders that are therapeutically responsive to topiramate or a derivative thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: APRECIA PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY
    Inventors: Jules JACOB, Lauren BEACH, Thomas G. WEST, Donald C. MONKHOUSE, Henry L. SURPRENANT
  • Patent number: 9492380
    Abstract: A taste-masked rapidly dispersible dosage form of topiramate is provided. Wax coated particles of topiramate are included within a porous bound matrix. The topiramate retains its taste-masked form after dispersion in the mouth of a subject even though the particles are not coated with a polymeric material. The dosage form disperses in saliva or water in less than 2 min even though it has a high content of wax. It can be used to treat diseases or disorders that are therapeutically responsive to topiramate or a derivative thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Aprecia Pharmaceuticals Company
    Inventors: Jules Jacob, Lauren Beach, Thomas G. West, Donald C. Monkhouse, Henry L. Surprenant
  • Patent number: 9463160
    Abstract: A rapidly dispersing dosage form is described. The dosage form releases its active ingredients within a period of less than about ninety seconds. These dosage forms exhibit a three-dimensional shape that is retained for adequate storage but is readily dispersed in the presence of excess moisture. Also disclosed are methods of administration of a medicament and a process for the preparation of rapidly dispersing dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Jaedeok Yoo, Sandeep Kumar, Donald C. Monkhouse
  • Publication number: 20160220534
    Abstract: A high dose rapidly dispersing three-dimensionally printed dosage form comprising a high dose of levetiracetam in a porous matrix that disperses in water within a period of less than about 15 seconds is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the dosage form and of treating a condition, disease or disorder that is therapeutically responsive to levetiracetam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: APRECIA PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY
    Inventors: Jules JACOB, Norman COYLE, Thomas G. WEST, Donald C. MONKHOUSE, Henry L. SURPRENANT, Nemichand B. JAIN
  • Patent number: 9339489
    Abstract: A high dose rapidly dispersing three-dimensionally printed dosage form comprising a high dose of levetiracetam in a porous matrix that disperses in water within a period of less than about 10 seconds is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the dosage form and of treating a condition, disease or disorder that is therapeutically responsive to levetiracetam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Aprecia Pharmaceuticals Company
    Inventors: Jules Jacob, Norman Coyle, Thomas G West, Donald C. Monkhouse, Henry L. Surprenant, Nemichand B. Jain
  • Publication number: 20150366801
    Abstract: A taste-masked rapidly dispersible dosage form of topiramate is provided. Wax coated particles of topiramate are included within a porous bound matrix. The topiramate retains its taste-masked form after dispersion in the mouth of a subject even though the particles are not coated with a polymeric material. The dosage form disperses in saliva or water in less than 2 min even though it has a high content of wax. It can be used to treat diseases or disorders that are therapeutically responsive to topiramate or a derivative thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Applicant: APRECIA PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY
    Inventors: Jules JACOB, Lauren BEACH, Thomas G. WEST, Donald C. MONKHOUSE, Henry L. SURPRENANT
  • Patent number: 9114072
    Abstract: A rapidly dispersing dosage form is described, which releases its active ingredients within a period of less than about ninety seconds. These dosage forms exhibit a three-dimensional shape that is retained for adequate storage but is readily dispersed in the presence of excess moisture. Also disclosed are methods of administration of a medicament and a process for the preparation of rapidly dispersing dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Jaedeok Yoo, Sandeep Kumar, Donald C. Monkhouse
  • Publication number: 20140271862
    Abstract: A high dose rapidly dispersing three-dimensionally printed dosage form comprising a high dose of levetiracetam in a porous matrix that disperses in water within a period of less than about 10 seconds is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the dosage form and of treating a condition, disease or disorder that is therapeutically responsive to levetiracetam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: APRECIA PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY
    Inventors: Jules JACOB, Norman COYLE, Thomas G. WEST, Donald C. MONKHOUSE, Henry L. SURPRENANT, Nemichand B. JAIN
  • Patent number: 8828411
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical dosage forms with external or internal features to complicate counterfeiting and support authentication are described. External features include surface texture, surface markings defined by patterns of physical or chemical markers, or complex interlocking shapes. Internal features also include physical or chemical markers in two or three-dimensional patterns observable after sectioning, or after breaking along designed fracture lines. Methods of manufacture using solid freeform fabrication (SFF) techniques such as three-dimensional printing (3DP) are described. Method of authentication using dosage form patterns and batch codes are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Aprecia Pharmaceuticals Company
    Inventors: Jae D. Yoo, Henry L. Surprenant, Donald C. Monkhouse, Thomas G. West
  • Publication number: 20120207929
    Abstract: A rapidly dispersing dosage form is described, which releases its active ingredients within a period of less than about ninety seconds. These dosage forms exhibit a three-dimensional shape that is retained for adequate storage but is readily dispersed in the presence of excess moisture. Also disclosed are methods of administration of a medicament and a process for the preparation of rapidly dispersing dosage forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jaedeok YOO, Sandeep KUMAR, Donald C. MONKHOUSE
  • Patent number: 7875290
    Abstract: A drug delivery device such as an oral dosage form (ODF) with a toxic or potent core encapsulated by a non-toxic region. The non-toxic region may be a region including multiple layers, coatings, shells, and combinations thereof, which provides protection to and isolation from the toxic or potent core. The drug in the toxic or potent core is incorporated into the dosage form via, for example, three-dimensional printing, as a solution, solubilization or suspension of solid particles in liquid, rather than by the more conventional handling and compressing of dry powder. This minimizes the likelihood of creating airborne particles of the toxic drug during manufacturing, hence controlling and minimizing the exposure of manufacturing personnel to the hazardous substance. Wet dispensing of the toxic or potent drug further provides greater bioavailability of the drug to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Francis C. Payumo, Jill K. Sherwood, Donald C. Monkhouse, Jaedeok Yoo, Christopher M. Gaylo, Chen-Chao Wang, Michael J. Cima
  • Patent number: 7276252
    Abstract: A drug delivery device such as an oral dosage form (ODF) with a toxic or potent core encapsulated by a non-toxic region. The non-toxic region may be a region including multiple layers, coatings, shells, and combinations thereof, which provides protection to and isolation from the toxic or potent core. The drug in the toxic or potent core is incorporated into the dosage form via, for example, three-dimensional printing, as a solution, solubilization or suspension of solid particles in liquid, rather than by the more conventional handling and compressing of dry powder. This minimizes the likelihood of creating airborne particles of the toxic drug during manufacturing, hence controlling and minimizing the exposure of manufacturing personnel to the hazardous substance. Wet dispensing of the toxic or potent drug further provides greater bioavailability of the drug to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Francis C. Payumo, Jill K. Sherwood, Donald C. Monkhouse, Jaedeok Yoo, Christopher M. Gaylo, Chen-Chao Wang, Michael J. Cima
  • Publication number: 20040062814
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the migration of binder liquid in a bulk powder. The bulk powder may be deposited in a powder bed and contains at least two different substances, each in powder form. One substance gives the printed part its bulk properties, forms most of the powder, and preferably is either insoluble or not significantly soluble in the binder liquid. The other powder substance is a migration control substance. Upon interaction with the binder liquid, this substance may absorb the binder liquid and form a gel or dissolve into the binder liquid increasing viscosity thereby inhibiting binder migration. No chemical reactions occur between the binder liquid and any of the substances in the powder bed. In another embodiment of the instant invention, binder migration may be further controlled by first printing a barrier region in the powder bed containing the migration control substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicants: Therics, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Charles William Rowe, Michael J. Cima, Wendy E. Pryce Lewis, Donald C. Monkhouse, Sandeep Kumar, Jaedeok Yoo