Patents by Inventor Douglas I. Hepler

Douglas I. Hepler 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: 20230285354
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor (coxib) and optionally buprenorphine. In particular, compositions containing a coxib formulated for oral, topical or subcutaneous administration to treat pain or inflammation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Douglas I. Hepler, Gail L. Dempsey, Roland Johnson, Michael Kelly, Michael Daniel, Neil Paulsen, Bert Clayton
  • Publication number: 20230226091
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing macrolide antibiotics, in particular azithromycin. In particular, compositions containing azithromycin with low toxicity, especially for administration to felines, are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Neil E. Paulsen, Gail L. Dempsey, Michael S. Daniel, Tiffany G. Tomlinson, Douglas I. Hepler, Raymond Petzold
  • Patent number: 11628180
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing macrolide antibiotics, in particular azithromycin. In particular, compositions containing azithromycin with low toxicity, especially for administration to felines, are provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Dechra Veterinary Products, LLC
    Inventors: Neil E. Paulsen, Gail L. Dempsey, Michael S. Daniel, Tiffany G. Tomlinson, Douglas I. Hepler, Raymond Petzold
  • Publication number: 20220031724
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing macrolide antibiotics, in particular azithromycin. In particular, compositions containing azithromycin with low toxicity, especially for administration to felines, are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Neil E. Paulsen, Gail L. Dempsey, Michael S. Daniel, Tiffany G. Tomlinson, Douglas I. Hepler, Raymond Petzold
  • Patent number: 11058629
    Abstract: Provided herein are long-acting, non-aqueous pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of active ingredients for subcutaneous injection, in particular analgesics such as buprenorphine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Piedmont Animal Health Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas I. Hepler, Gail L. Dempsey, Dorothea Erxleben
  • Publication number: 20210186923
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor (coxib) and optionally buprenorphine. In particular, compositions containing a coxib formulated for oral, topical or subcutaneous administration to treat pain or inflammation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas I. Hepler, Gail L. Dempsey, Roland Johnson, Michael Kelly, Michael S. Daniel, Neil E. Paulsen, Bert Clayton
  • Publication number: 20210177842
    Abstract: Provided herein are chewable oral formulations including pimobendan for use in mammals to treat cardiac disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas I. Hepler, Michael S. Daniel, Neil E. Paulsen, Gail L. Dempsey
  • Publication number: 20210106602
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing macrolide antibiotics, in particular azithromycin and tulathromycin. In particular, compositions containing azithromycin or tulathromycin with low toxicity, especially for administration to canines, are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas I. Hepler, Neil E. Paulsen, Gail L. Dempsey, Michael S. Daniel, Tiffany G. Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20210106597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation and method for treating an ear infection, especially otomycosis and otitis externa, by administering a one-time only treatment comprising an antibiotic, antifungal, and an anti-inflammatory in a thick, otic carrier. In one embodiment, the formulation comprises a therapeutically effective amount of active ingredients including a marbofloxacin, terbinafine and/or clotrimazole and dexamethasone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas I. Hepler, Gail L. Dempsey, Dorothea A. Erxleben, Neil E. Paulsen
  • Publication number: 20200237653
    Abstract: Provided herein are long-acting, non-aqueous pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of active ingredients for subcutaneous injection, in particular analgesics such as buprenorphine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Douglas I. Hepler, Gail L. Dempsey, Dorothea Erxleben
  • Patent number: 10555899
    Abstract: Provided herein are long-acting, non-aqueous pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of active ingredients for subcutaneous injection, in particular analgesics such as buprenorphine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Piedmont Animal Health, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas I. Hepler, Gail L. Dempsey, Dorothea Erxleben
  • Publication number: 20190142789
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor (coxib) and optionally buprenorphine. In particular, compositions containing a coxib formulated for oral, topical or subcutaneous administration to treat pain or inflammation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Douglas I. Hepler, Gail L. Dempsey, Roland Johnson, Michael Kelly, Michael Daniel, Neil Paulsen, Bert Clayton
  • Publication number: 20180344629
    Abstract: Provided herein are long-acting, non-aqueous pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of active ingredients for subcutaneous injection, in particular analgesics such as buprenorphine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Douglas I. Hepler, Gail L. Dempsey, Dorothea Erxleben
  • Publication number: 20180256622
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing macrolide antibiotics, in particular azithromycin and tulathromycin. In particular, compositions containing azithromycin or tulathromycin with low toxicity, especially for administration to canines, are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Douglas I. Hepler, Neil E. Paulsen, Gail L. Dempsey, Michael S. Daniel, Tiffany G. Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20180078537
    Abstract: Pharmaceutically acceptable single parasiticidal agent compositions of imidacloprid for oral delivery to mammals to systemically control targeted blood-sucking or blood-consuming parasites, such as fleas, ticks and certain species of helminthes and scabies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Roland H. Johnson, Douglas I. Hepler, Kathleen G. Palma, William R. Campbell
  • Patent number: 9820977
    Abstract: Pharmaceutically acceptable single parasiticidal agent compositions of imidacloprid for oral delivery to mammals to systemically control targeted blood-sucking or blood-consuming parasites, such as fleas, ticks and certain species of helminthes and scabies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC
    Inventors: Roland H. Johnson, Douglas I. Hepler, Kathleen G. Palma, William R. Campbell
  • Patent number: 8927006
    Abstract: Methods for treating and preventing otitis externa with a course of treatment consisting of as little as a single dose are provided. The methods are practiced by topical administration of compositions having a lipid carrier, such as liposomes and non-vesicular lipids, to the outer ear canal. Such compositions lack viscocity-enhancing celluloses or adhesives, and are preferably not in the form of a gel. Active agents useful for treating pain, inflammation, fungal or parasitic infestation and/or infections in the outer ear are co-administered in or with the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventors: William R. Campbell, Neil E. Paulsen, Roland H. Johnson, Douglas I. Hepler
  • Publication number: 20140235688
    Abstract: Pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of fipronil for oral delivery to mammals and methods for use of the compositions to control external parasites, such as fleas and ticks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Piedmont Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
    Inventors: Roland H. Johnson, Douglas I. Hepler, Kathleen G. Palma
  • Publication number: 20110281809
    Abstract: Methods for treating and preventing otitis externa with a course of treatment consisting of as little as a single dose are provided. The methods are practiced by topical administration of compositions having a lipid carrier, such as liposomes and non-vesicular lipids, to the outer ear canal. Such compositions lack viscocity-enhancing celluloses or adhesives, and are preferably not in the form of a gel. Active agents useful for treating pain, inflammation, fungal or parasitic infestation and/or infections in the outer ear are co-administered in or with the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Triad Specialty Products LLC
    Inventors: William R. Campbell, Neil E. Paulsen, Roland H. Johnson, Douglas I. Hepler
  • Publication number: 20100087492
    Abstract: Pharmaceutically acceptable single parasiticidal agent compositions of imidacloprid for oral delivery to mammals to systemically control targeted blood-sucking or blood-consuming parasites, such as fleas, ticks and certain species of helminthes and scabies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Triad Specialty Products LLC
    Inventors: Roland H. Johnson, Douglas I. Hepler, Kathleen G. Palma, William R. Campbell