Patents by Inventor Donald J. Kellerman

Donald J. Kellerman 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: 20160263101
    Abstract: 8?-Hydroxy-Dihydroergotamine (8?-OH DHE) medicinal compounds, compositions, and dosage forms containing such compositions are provided. Also provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of migraine disorders using the compounds, compositions, dosage forms and administration techniques disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Donald J. Kellerman, Thomas Armer, Jian Zhang
  • Patent number: 9394314
    Abstract: 8?-Hydroxy-Dihydroergotamine (8?-OH DHE) medicinal compounds, compositions, and dosage forms containing such compositions are provided. Also provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of migraine disorders using the compounds, compositions, dosage forms and administration techniques disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Kellerman, Thomas Armer, Jian Zhang
  • Publication number: 20150238412
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of matter and related methods that provide a metered dose inhaler that includes a formulation having a dose that comprises a hydrofluoroalkane propellant and dihydroergotamine mesylate particles; wherein the dose includes between 0.1 mg to 4 mg of dihydroergotamine mesylate; wherein the dihydroergotamine mesylate particles have a cumulative drug substance particle size distribution with d10>0.5 micron volumetric median diameter and d90<5.0 micron volumetric median diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Donald J. Kellerman, Shashidhar H. Kori, Scott W. Borland, Thomas A. Armer
  • Publication number: 20140179704
    Abstract: 8?-Hydroxy-Dihydroergotamine (8?-OH DHE) medicinal compounds, compositions, and dosage forms containing such compositions are provided. Also provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of migraine disorders using the compounds, compositions, dosage forms and administration techniques disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Donald J. Kellerman, Thomas Armer, Jian Zhang
  • Patent number: 8168597
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating cystic fibrosis. The method comprises the steps of: identifying a patient suffering from cystic fibrosis, and administering to the patient an effective amount of denufosol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an effective amount of a macrolide. In one method, denufosol and the macrolide are administered by inhalation, preferably in a single formulation. In another method, denufosol is administered by inhalation and the macrolide is administered orally. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical formulation comprising denufosol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a macrolide, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Preferred denufosol is denufosol tetrasodium and preferred macrolide is azithromycin. The pharmaceutical formulation preferably is in a form of an inhalable dry powder or in a liquid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Kellerman, Ramesh Krishnamoorthy, José L. Boyer, Amy E. Schaberg
  • Publication number: 20110171141
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of matter and related methods that provide a metered dose inhaler that includes a formulation having a dose that comprises a hydrofluoroalkane propellant and dihydroergotamine mesylate particles; wherein the dose includes between 0.1 mg to 4 mg of dihydroergotamine mesylate; wherein the dihydroergotamine mesylate particles have a cumulative drug substance particle size distribution with d10>0.5 micron volumetric median diameter and d90<5.0 micron volumetric median diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Donald J. KELLERMAN, Shashidhar H. Kori, Scott W. Borland, Thomas A. Armer
  • Publication number: 20100099635
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating cystic fibrosis. The method comprises the steps of: identifying a patient suffering from cystic fibrosis, and administering to the patient an effective amount of denufosol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an effective amount of a macrolide. In one method, denufosol and the macrolide are administered by inhalation, preferably in a single formulation. In another method, denufosol is administered by inhalation and the macrolide is administered orally. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical formulation comprising denufosol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a macrolide, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Preferred denufosol is denufosol tetrasodium and preferred macrolide is azithromycin. The pharmaceutical formulation preferably is in a form of an inhalable dry powder or in a liquid form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Donald J. Kellerman, Ramesh Krishnamoorthy, José L. Boyer, Amy E. Schaberg