Patents by Inventor Gerrit Klaerner

Gerrit Klaerner 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: 20230405043
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain crosslinked amine polymers and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons and/or chloride ions from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Gerrit Klaerner, Eric F. Connor, Randi K. Gbur, Matthew J. Kade, Paul H. Kierstead, Jerry M. Buysse, Michael J. Cope, Kalpesh N. Biyani, Son H. Nguyen, Scott M. Tabakman
  • Patent number: 11738041
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain crosslinked amine polymers and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons and/or chloride ions from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: RENOSIS, INC.
    Inventors: Gerrit Klaerner, Eric F. Connor, Randi K. Gbur, Matthew J. Kade, Paul H. Kierstead, Jerry M. Buysse, Michael J. Cope, Kalpesh N. Biyani, Son H. Nguyen, Scott M. Tabakman
  • Publication number: 20230031665
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositions contain nonabsorbable pharmaceutical composition and may be used, for example, to treat eubicarbonatemic metabolic acidosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Gerrit KLAERNER, Jerry M. BUYSSE, Jun SHAO, Dawn Parsell OTTO
  • Publication number: 20220339186
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain crosslinked amine polymers and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons and/or chloride ions from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Gerrit KLAERNER, Eric F. CONNOR, Randi K. GBUR, Matthew J. KADE, Paul H. KIERSTEAD, Jerry M. BUYSSE, Michael J. COPE, Kalpesh N. BIYANI, Son H. NGUYEN, Scott M. TABAKMAN
  • Patent number: 11406661
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain nonabsorbable compositions and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons, the conjugate base of a strong acid and/or a strong acid from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: TRICIDA, INC.
    Inventors: Gerrit Klaerner, Eric F. Connor, Randi K. Gbur, Matthew J. Kade, Paul H. Kierstead, Jerry M. Buysse, Michael J. Cope, Kalpesh N. Biyani, Son H. Nguyen, Scott M. Tabakman
  • Patent number: 11311571
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain crosslinked amine polymers and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons and/or chloride ions from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: TRICIDA, INC.
    Inventors: Gerrit Klaerner, Eric F. Connor, Randi K. Gbur, Matthew J. Kade, Paul H. Kierstead, Jerry M. Buysse, Michael J. Cope, Kalpesh N. Biyani, Son H. Nguyen, Scott M. Tabakman
  • Publication number: 20220096534
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain crosslinked amine polymers and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons and/or chloride ions from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Gerrit KLAERNER, Eric F. CONNOR, Randi K. GBUR, Matthew J. KADE, Paul H. KIERSTEAD, Jerry M. BUYSSE, Michael J. COPE, Kalpesh N. BIYANI, Son H. NGUYEN, Scott M. TABAKMAN
  • Patent number: 11266684
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositions contain nonabsorbable pharmaceutical composition and may be used, for example, to treat eubicarbonatemic metabolic acidosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Tricida, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerrit Klaerner, Jerry M. Buysse, Jun Shao, Dawn Parsell Otto
  • Publication number: 20220062328
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain nonabsorbable compositions and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons, the conjugate base of a strong acid and/or a strong acid from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Gerrit KLAERNER, Eric F. CONNOR, Randi K. GBUR, Matthew J. KADE, Paul H. KIERSTEAD, Jerry M. BUYSSE, Michael J. COPE, Kalpesh N. BIYANI, Son H. NGUYEN, Scott M. TABAKMAN
  • Patent number: 11197887
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain crosslinked amine polymers and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons and/or chloride ions from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: TRICIDA, INC.
    Inventors: Gerrit Klaerner, Eric F. Connor, Randi K. Gbur, Matthew J. Kade, Paul H. Kierstead, Jerry M. Buysse, Michael J. Cope, Kalpesh N. Biyani, Son H. Nguyen, Scott M. Tabakman
  • Publication number: 20210347925
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain crosslinked amine polymers and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of a target species from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Gerrit KLAERNER, Eric F. CONNOR, Randi K. GBUR, Matthew J. KADE, Paul H. KIERSTEAD, Kalpesh N. BIYANI, Son H. NGUYEN, Scott M. TABAKMAN
  • Patent number: 11123363
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of treating hypertension (HTN) in patients in need thereof wherein the patient optionally further suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD) or Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The invention also relates to methods of treating hyperkalemia in a patient in need thereof, wherein the patient suffers from CKD, T2DM or HTN and are optionally being treated with an effective amount of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) agent. The invention also relates to methods of treating kidney disease in a patient in need thereof, wherein the patient is optionally being treated with an effective amount of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) agent. The methods can comprise administering an effective amount of a potassium-binding agent to the patient to lower the patient's blood pressure and/or increase or stabilize the patient's kidney function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: VIFOR (INTERNATIONAL) LTD.
    Inventors: Gerrit Klaerner, Lance Berman
  • Publication number: 20210205351
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain nonabsorbable compositions and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons, the conjugate base of a strong acid and/or a strong acid from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Gerrit KLAERNER, Eric F. CONNOR, Randi K. GBUR, Matthew J. KADE, Paul H. KIERSTEAD, Jerry M. BUYSSE, Michael J. COPE, Kalpesh N. BIYANI, Son H. NGUYEN, Scott M. TABAKMAN
  • Publication number: 20210187011
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositions contain nonabsorbable compositions and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons, the conjugate base of a strong acid and/or a strong acid from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Gerrit KLAERNER, Jerry M. BUYSSE, Jun SHAO, Dawn Parsell OTTO
  • Publication number: 20210106611
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositions contain nonabsorbable compositions and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons, the conjugate base of a strong acid and/or a strong acid from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human. In certain embodiments, compositions for and methods of improving the quality of life and/or physical function score of such patients are also provided. In certain embodiments, compositions for and methods of slowing the progression of kidney disease in such patients are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Gerrit KLAERNER, Dawn Parsell OTTO, Yuri STASIV, Vandana MATHUR, Claire LOCKEY
  • Publication number: 20210079144
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain crosslinked amine polymers and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of a target species from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Gerrit KLAERNER, Eric F. CONNOR, Randi K. GBUR, Matthew J. KADE, Paul H. KIERSTEAD, Kalpesh N. BIYANI, Son H. NGUYEN, Scott M. TABAKMAN
  • Patent number: 10934380
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain crosslinked amine polymers and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of a target species from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: TRICIDA, INC.
    Inventors: Gerrit Klaerner, Eric F. Connor, Randi K. Gbur, Matthew J. Kade, Paul H. Kierstead, Kalpesh N. Biyani, Son H. Nguyen, Scott M. Tabakman
  • Publication number: 20210046104
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of treating hypertension (HTN) in patients in need thereof wherein the patient optionally further suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD) or Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The invention also relates to methods of treating hyperkalemia in a patient in need thereof, wherein the patient suffers from CKD, T2DM or HTN and are optionally being treated with an effective amount of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) agent. The invention also relates to methods of treating kidney disease in a patient in need thereof, wherein the patient is optionally being treated with an effective amount of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) agent. The methods can comprise administering an effective amount of a potassium-binding agent to the patient to lower the patient's blood pressure and/or increase or stabilize the patient's kidney function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Gerrit Klaerner, Lance Berman
  • Publication number: 20210038636
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of treating hypertension (HTN) in patients in need thereof wherein the patient optionally further suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD) or Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The invention also relates to methods of treating hyperkalemia in a patient in need thereof, wherein the patient suffers from CKD, T2DM or HTN and are optionally being treated with an effective amount of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) agent. The invention also relates to methods of treating kidney disease in a patient in need thereof, wherein the patient is optionally being treated with an effective amount of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) agent. The methods can comprise administering an effective amount of a potassium-binding polymer to the patient to lower the patient's blood pressure and/or increase or stabilize the patient's kidney function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Gerrit Klaerner, Lance Berman
  • Patent number: 10813946
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of treating hypertension (HTN) in patients in need thereof wherein the patient optionally further suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD) or Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The invention also relates to methods of treating hyperkalemia in a patient in need thereof, wherein the patient suffers from CKD, T2DM or HTN and are optionally being treated with an effective amount of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) agent. The invention also relates to methods of treating kidney disease in a patient in need thereof, wherein the patient is optionally being treated with an effective amount of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) agent. The methods can comprise administering an effective amount of a potassium-binding polymer to the patient to lower the patient's blood pressure and/or increase or stabilize the patient's kidney function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Vifor (International) Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerrit Klaerner, Lance Berman