Patents by Inventor Fred H. Mermelstein

Fred H. Mermelstein 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: 20240118283
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, engineered microorganisms expressing (i) a surface protein, which specifically interacts cell membrane receptors that are specifically exposed to the luminal side of epithelial cells of diseased gastrointestinal tissue, and (ii) a secretable biomarker. The engineered bacteria of the present technology are useful for detecting diseased gastrointestinal tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey Wagner, Fred H. Mermelstein, Carl D. Novina, Robert Distel, Steven Neier, Barry Polisky
  • Patent number: 9693953
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel pharmaceutical compositions containing triphenylethylene derivative compounds, and methods of using the composition for treatment of symptoms associated with atrophic vaginitis. The pharmaceutical compositions are prepared for the vaginal administration of triphenylethylene derivative compounds in single or combination therapies. Preferably, the triphenylethylene derivative is tamoxifen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Inventors: Janet A. Chollet, Fred H. Mermelstein, Bernadette Klamerus
  • Patent number: 9480662
    Abstract: The present invention provides topical compositions and methods for administering tamoxifen citrate while minimizing the incidence and or severity of adverse drug experiences associated with tamoxifen therapy. In one aspect, these compositions and methods provide a lower plasma concentration of tamoxifen metabolites, such as 4-hydroxytamoxifen and N-desmethyltamoxifen, which is presumed to be contributing at least in part to some of the adverse drug experiences, while maintaining sufficient tamoxifen as the sole active agent to benefit a subject with tamoxifen therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventors: Janet A. Chollet, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Publication number: 20150105467
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition containing a unit dose of a diclofenac compound effective to induce analgesia; and a beta-cyclodextrin compound; wherein the dose of the diclofenac compound is less than 10 mg. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating a subject in need of analgesia with the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: JAVELIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Curtis Wright, Daniel B. Carr, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Patent number: 8946292
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition containing a unit dose of a diclofenac compound effective to induce analgesia; and a beta-cyclodextrin compound; wherein the dose of the diclofenac compound is less than 75 mg, e.g., from about 18.75 mg to about 37.5 mg. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating a subject in need of analgesia with the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Wright, Daniel B. Carr, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Publication number: 20140171514
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions of effective amounts of NMDA receptor antagonists and preservative for the administration to a patient in need of effective analgesia and anesthesia. The compositions of the invention advantageously do not cause any significant neurotoxicity. The preferred NMDA receptor antagonist is ketamine. The preferred preservative is benzalkonium chloride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Stuart L. Weg
    Inventors: Fred H. Mermelstein, Randi Albin
  • Publication number: 20140107209
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition containing a unit dose of a diclofenac compound effective to induce analgesia; and a beta-cyclodextrin compound; wherein the dose of the diclofenac compound is less than 10 mg. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating a subject in need of analgesia with the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Curtis Wright, Daniel B. Carr, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Patent number: 8580954
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition containing a unit dose of a diclofenac compound effective to induce analgesia; and a beta-cyclodextrin compound; wherein the dose of the diclofenac compound is less than 10 mg. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating a subject in need of analgesia with the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Wright, Daniel B. Carr, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Publication number: 20110218247
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition containing a unit dose of a diclofenac compound effective to induce analgesia; and a beta-cyclodextrin compound; wherein the dose of the diclofenac compound is less than 10 mg. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating a subject in need of analgesia with the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Curtis Wright, Daniel B. Carr, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Publication number: 20080221144
    Abstract: The present invention relates to controlled release transmucosal formulations which mediate absorption and methods of use comprising a pharmaceutically active agent, preferably morphine, and a water soluble polymer, chitosan, and preferably one more antioxidants, one or more antimicrobial agents, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Moshman, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Publication number: 20070232567
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing (a) a dosage of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) effective to induce analgesia an anti-inflammatory effect, or an anti-pyretic effect and (b) a beta-cyclodextrin compound; wherein the dosage of the NSAID compound is less than the minimum approved dose for the route of administration. Additionally, the present invention is directed to methods for treating a mammal in need of an analgesic, an anti-inflammatory, or an anti-pyretic agent comprising administering the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Curtis Wright, Daniel B. Carr, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Publication number: 20070232566
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition containing a unit dose of a diclofenac compound effective to induce analgesia; and a beta-cyclodextrin compound; wherein the dose of the diclofenac compound is less than 10 mg. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating a subject in need of analgesia with the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Curtis Wright, Daniel B. Carr, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Patent number: 7273889
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions of effective amounts of NMDA receptor antagonists and preservative for the administration to a patient in need of effective analgesia and anesthesia. The compositions of the invention advantageously do not cause any significant neurotoxicity. The preferred NMDA receptor antagonist is ketamine. The preferred preservative is benzalkonium chloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Innovative Drug Delivery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred H. Mermelstein, Randi Albin
  • Patent number: 7163703
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of neoplastic diseases. The present invention encompasses the administration to a mammal of arsenic in the form of a salt, complex, organic compound or ionic solution to treat tumors of epithelial tissue, connective tissue, central nervous system, lymphoid tissue, hematopoietic cells and tumors associated with oncogenic viruses. This invention also encompasses the treatment of hematopoietic disorders in mammals by the administration of one or more arsenic compounds to said mammal. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used to treat metastatic neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: PolaRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph M. Ellison, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Patent number: 7132116
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of neoplastic diseases. The present invention encompasses the administration to a mammal of arsenic in the form of a salt, complex, organic compound or ionic solution to treat tumors of epithelial tissue, connective tissue, central nervous system, lymphoid tissue, hematopoietic cells and tumors associated with oncogenic viruses. This invention also encompasses the treatment of hematopoietic disorders in mammals by the administration of one or more arsenic compounds to said mammal. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used to treat metastatic neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: PolaRx Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph M. Ellison, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Patent number: 6875451
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of neoplastic diseases. The present invention encompasses the administration to a mammal of arsenic in the form of a salt, complex, organic compound or ionic solution to treat tumors of epithelial tissue, connective tissue, central nervous system, lymphoid tissue, hematopoietic cells and tumors associated with oncogenic viruses. This invention also encompasses the treatment of hematopoietic disorders in mammals by the administration of one or more arsenic compounds to said mammal. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used to treat metastatic neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: PolaRx Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph M. Ellison, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Publication number: 20040197420
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of neoplastic diseases. The present invention encompasses the administration to a mammal of arsenic in the form of a salt, complex, organic compound or ionic solution to treat tumors of epithelial tissue, connective tissue, central nervous system, lymphoid tissue, hematopoietic cells and tumors associated with oncogenic viruses. This invention also encompasses the treatment of hematopoietic disorders in mammals by the administration of one or more arsenic compounds to said mammal. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used to treat metastatic neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: POLARX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph M. Ellison, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Publication number: 20040197421
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of neoplastic diseases. The present invention encompasses the administration to a mammal of arsenic in the form of a salt, complex, organic compound or ionic solution to treat tumors of epithelial tissue, connective tissue, central nervous system, lymphoid tissue, hematopoietic cells and tumors associated with oncogenic viruses. This invention also encompasses the treatment of hematopoietic disorders in mammals by the administration of one or more arsenic compounds to said mammal. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used to treat metastatic neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: POLARX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC
    Inventors: Ralph M. Ellison, Fred H. Mermelstein
  • Publication number: 20040138298
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions of effective amounts of NMDA receptor antagonists and non-neurotoxic compounds having preservative activity for the administration to a patient in need of effective analgesia and anesthesia. The compositions of the invention advantageously do not cause any significant neurotoxicity. The preferred NMDA receptor antagonist is ketamine. The non-neurotoxic compound is selected from one of the following groups including organic acids, esters thereof, and salts thereof; alcohols, polyols, and phenols; alkyl parabens; cresols; benzalkonium chloride quaternary ammonium salts; chlorhexidine, imidurea, alpha tocopherol, and EDTA. Preferably, the nonneurotoxic compound is benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol or phenol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Innovative Drug Delivery Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred H. Mermelstein, Randi Albin
  • Publication number: 20040096518
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of neoplastic diseases. The present invention encompasses the administration to a mammal of arsenic in the form of a salt, complex, organic compound or ionic solution to treat tumors of epithelial tissue, connective tissue, central nervous system, lymphoid tissue, hematopoietic cells and tumors associated with oncogenic viruses. This invention also encompasses the treatment of hematopoietic disorders in mammals by the administration of one or more arsenic compounds to said mammal. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used to treat metastatic neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: PolaRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph M. Ellison, Fred H. Mermelstein