Patents by Inventor Gregory P. Kushla

Gregory P. Kushla 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: 20110144144
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of making compositions of ibuprofen in combination with a narcotic analgesic. Specifically provided is a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising ibuprofen; a narcotic analgesic; colloidal silicon dioxide; a filler selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose; a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, and sodium starch glycolate; a binder consisting of an akylhydroxy methylcellulose; a starch; and a lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: ABBOTT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gregory P. KUSHLA, Jin-Wang LAI, Gerald P. POLLI
  • Patent number: 7833547
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of making compositions of ibuprofen in combination with a narcotic analgesic. Specifically provided is a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising ibuprofen; a narcotic analgesic; colloidal silicon dioxide; a filler selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose; a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, and sodium starch glycolate; a binder consisting of an akylhydroxy methylcellulose; a starch; and a lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gregory P. Kushla, Jin-Wang Lai, Gerald P. Polli
  • Patent number: 6599531
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of making compositions of ibuprofen in combination with a narcotic analgesic. Specifically provided is a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising ibuprofen; a narcotic analgesic; colloidal silicon dioxide; a filler selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose; a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, and sodium starch glycolate; a binder consisting of an akylhydroxy methylcellulose; a starch; and a lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Knoll Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventors: Gregory P. Kushla, Jin-Wang Lai, Gerald P. Polli
  • Publication number: 20030068368
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of making compositions of ibuprofen in combination with a narcotic analgesic. Specifically provided is a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising ibuprofen; a narcotic analgesic; colloidal silicon dioxide; a filler selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose; a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, and sodium starch glycolate; a binder consisting of an akylhydroxy methylcellulose; a starch; and a lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Knoll Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Gregory P. Kushla, Jin-Wang Lai, Gerald P. Polli
  • Publication number: 20020127275
    Abstract: Provided herein are slow release pharmaceutical compositions and methods of preparing slow release pharmaceutical compositions comprising mixing an unhydrated cellulose polymer with a hydrophobic substance to form a dry mixture; adding a granulating liquid to the dry mixture to form a wet mixture; and drying the wet mixture to obtain a blend suitable for use in a slow release pharmaceutical composition. The methods may be carried-out in the absence of a melting step for the hydrophobic substance. Also provided herein is a slow release composition comprising a cellulose polymer and a hydrophobic compound wherein the composition is provided in the substantial absence of a molecular coordination complex formed between the cellulose polymer and the hydrophobic substance. The slow release compositions may comprise a cellulose polymer and a hydrophobic compound in the substantial absence of a higher aliphatic alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Bin Bin Chang, Gregory P. Kushla, Jin-Wang Lai, Gerald P. Polli
  • Publication number: 20020127274
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of making compositions of ibuprofen in combination with a narcotic analgesic. Specifically provided is a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising ibuprofen; a narcotic analgesic; colloidal silicon dioxide; a filler selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose; a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, and sodium starch glycolate; a binder consisting of an akylhydroxy methylcellulose; a starch; and a lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory P. Kushla, Jin-Wang Lai, Gerald P. Polli
  • Publication number: 20020110595
    Abstract: Provided herein are slow release pharmaceutical compositions and methods of preparing slow release pharmaceutical compositions comprising mixing an unhydrated cellulose polymer with a hydrophobic substance to form a dry mixture; adding a granulating liquid to the dry mixture to form a wet mixture, and drying the wet mixture to obtain a blend suitable for use in a slow release pharmaceutical composition. The methods may be carried-out in the absence of a melting step for the hydrophobic substance. Also provided herein is a slow release composition comprising a cellulose polymer and a hydrophobic compound wherein the composition is provided in the substantial absence of a molecular coordination complex formed between the cellulose polymer and the hydrophobic substance. The slow release compositions may comprise a cellulose polymer and a hydrophobic compound in the substantial absence of a higher aliphatic alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Bin Bin Chang, Gregory P. Kushla, Jin-Wang Lai, Gerald P. Polli
  • Patent number: 6361794
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of making compositions of ibuprofen in combination with a narcotic analgesic. Specifically provided is a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising ibuprofen; a narcotic analgesic; colloidal silicon dioxide; a filler selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose; a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, and sodium starch glycolate; a binder consisting of an akylhydroxy methylcellulose; a starch; and a lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory P. Kushla, Jin-Wang Lai, Gerald P. Polli
  • Patent number: 6348216
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of making compositions of ibuprofen in combination with a narcotic analgesic. Specifically provided is a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising ibuprofen; a narcotic analgesic; colloidal silicon dioxide; a filler selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose; a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, and sodium starch glycolate; a binder consisting of an akylhydroxy methylcellulose; a starch; and a lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Knoll Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventors: Gregory P. Kushla, Jin-Wang Lai, Gerald P. Polli