Patents by Inventor Eric A. Schmitt

Eric A. Schmitt 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: 20100278921
    Abstract: An orally deliverable pharmaceutical composition comprises (a) a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt of ABT-263 in solid particulate form, and (b) a plurality of pharmaceutically acceptable excipients including at least a solid diluent and a solid disintegrant; wherein the salt is formed from more than one equivalent of acid per equivalent of ABT-263. The composition is suitable for oral administration to a subject in need thereof for treatment of a disease characterized by overexpression of one or more anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins, for example cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Cristina M. Fischer, Rajeev Gokhale, Katherine Heemstra, David Hill, Kennan Marsh, Eric A. Schmitt, Yi Shi, Ping Tong, Deliang Zhou
  • Publication number: 20100280031
    Abstract: An orally deliverable pharmaceutical composition comprises a drug-carrier system having a Bcl-2 family protein inhibitory compound, e.g., ABT-263, in solution in a substantially non-aqueous carrier that comprises at least one phospholipid and a pharmaceutically acceptable solubilizing agent. The composition is suitable for oral administration to a subject in need thereof for treatment of a disease characterized by overexpression of one or more anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins, for example cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Paul David, Michael G. Fickes, Cristina M. Fischer, Anthony R. Haight, Katherine Heemstra, Kennan Marsh, Peter Mayer, Vitaly Rubin, Yeshwant D. Sanzgiri, Eric A. Schmitt, Ping Tong, Deliang Zhou
  • Publication number: 20100278905
    Abstract: An orally deliverable pharmaceutical composition comprises a Bcl-2 family protein inhibitory compound, e.g., ABT-263, a heavier-chalcogen antioxidant and a substantially non-aqueous lipid carrier, wherein said compound and said antioxidant are in solution in the carrier. The composition is suitable for oral administration to a subject in need thereof for treatment of a disease characterized by overexpression of one or more anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins, for example cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Nathaniel Catron, Michael G. Fickes, Cristina M. Fischer, Anthony R. Haight, Katherine Heemstra, Yeshwant D. Sanzgiri, Eric A. Schmitt, Ping Tong, Geoff G. Z. Zhang, Deliang Zhou
  • Publication number: 20100184203
    Abstract: This is a straw that comprises a tube (11) equipped with a plug (12) comprising a filtering element that is apart of the end (16) of the plug facing towards the end (15) of the tube furthest from the plug. Such a straw is used for storing a predetermined dose of a liquid-based substance, in particular a biological substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: IMV Technologies
    Inventors: Eric Schmitt, Alain Legal
  • Publication number: 20090036389
    Abstract: Provided are cosolvent evaporation methods and compositions for improving the solubility of hydrophobic compounds, including therapeutic agents such as anticancer drugs, polyene antibiotics, antilipidemic agents, and hydrophobic compounds used in various industries, and/or for reducing the toxicity of certain hydrophobic therapeutic agents, especially polyene antibiotics, in particular, Amphotericin B (AmB), and therapeutics such as paclitaxel, tamoxifen, an acylated prodrug or an acylated cis-platin, by incorporating these agents within micelles comprising an amphiphilic block-forming copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicants: Abbott Laboratories, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glen S. Kwon, Devalina Law, Monica Adams, Karen Kostick, Eric A. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 7449584
    Abstract: N-(2-((4-Hydroxyphenyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide Crystalline Form 1, ways to make it, compositions containing it and methods of treatment of diseases using it are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Schmitt, Ira S. Buckner, Geoff G. Z. Zhang, Rodger F. Henry
  • Patent number: 7446206
    Abstract: N-((2Z)-2-((4-Hydroxyphenyl)imino)-1,2-dihydro-3-pyridinyl)-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide Crystalline Form 2, ways to make it, compositions containing it and methods of treatment of diseases using it are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Schmitt, Ira S. Buckner, Geoff G. Z. Zhang, Rodger F. Henry
  • Publication number: 20080103186
    Abstract: The invention relates to crystalline forms of 5,6-dichloro-2-(isopropylamino)-1-?-L-ribofuranosyl-1H benzimidazole, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, processes for preparing the same, and their use in medical therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Bobby Glover, Lian-Feng Huang, Robert Lancaster, Stacey Long, Michele Rizzolio, Eric Schmitt, Barry Sickles
  • Patent number: 7364752
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed which comprises a solid dispersion of an HIV protease inhibitor in a water soluble carrier, such as PEG, having enhanced bioavailability and improved dissolution properties. The solid dispersion may optionally be encapsulated in hard gelatin capsules, compressed into a tablet, or may be granulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable granulating agent. Also disclosed are methods of making said solid dispersion and methods of treating an HIV infection employing said solid dispersion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: James J. Fort, Steven L. Krill, Devalina Law, Yihong Qiu, William R. Porter, Eric A. Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20070249692
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed which comprises a solid dispersion of a pharmaceutical compound in a water soluble carrier, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), and a crystallization inhibitor, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone or hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. The solid dispersion may optionally be encapsulated in hard gelatin capsules, compressed into a tablet, or may be granulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable granulating agent. Also disclosed are methods of making said solid dispersion and methods of treatment employing said solid dispersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: James Fort, Steven Krill, Devalina Law, Yihong Qiu, Eric Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20070099967
    Abstract: N-(2-((4-Hydroxyphenyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide Crystalline Form 1, ways to make it, compositions containing it and methods of treatment of diseases using it are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Schmitt, Ira Buckner, Geoff Zhang, Rodger Henry
  • Publication number: 20070004781
    Abstract: Crystalline N-(2-((4-hydroxyphenyl)amino)pyridin-3-yl)-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide hydrochloride, ways to make it, compositions containing it and methods of treatment of diseases using it are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Schmitt, Ira Buckner, Geoff Zhang, Roger Henry
  • Publication number: 20070004782
    Abstract: N-((2Z)-2-((4-Hydroxyphenyl)imino)-1,2-dihydro-3-pyridinyl)-4 -methoxybenzenesulfonamide Crystalline Form 2, ways to make it, compositions containing it and methods of treatment of diseases using it are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Schmitt, Ira Buckner, Geoff Zhang, Rodger Henry
  • Publication number: 20040005351
    Abstract: Provided are cosolvent evaporation methods and compositions for improving the solubility of hydrophobic compounds, including therapeutic agents such as anticancer drugs, polyene antibiotics, antilipidemic agents, and hydrophobic compounds used in various industries, and/or for reducing the toxicity of certain hydrophobic therapeutic agents, especially polyene antibiotics, in particular, Amphotericin B (AmB), and therapeutics such as paclitaxel, tamoxifen, an acylated prodrug or an acylated cis-platin, by incorporating these agents within micelles comprising an amphiphilic block-forming copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Glen S. Kwon, Devalina Law, Monica Adams, Karen E. Kostick, Eric A. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 6465011
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a solid formulation comprising the lipid-regulating agent dispersed in a hydrophilic, amorphous polymer in which said lipid-regulating agent is present as a meta-stable, amorphous phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Devalina Law, Steven L. Krill, Eric A. Schmitt, James J. Fort
  • Publication number: 20010006662
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a solid formulation comprising the lipid-regulating agent dispersed in a hydrophilic, amorphous polymer in which said lipid-regulating agent is present as a meta-stable, amorphous phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 1999
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Inventors: STEVEN L. KRILL, ERIC A. SCHMITT, JAMES J. FORT
  • Patent number: D619254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd E. Goede, Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Eric Schmitt, Guy B. Grover