Patents by Inventor Gregory Ruhlmann

Gregory Ruhlmann 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).

  • Drug coating providing high drug loading
    Patent number: 8246986
    Abstract: Aqueous drug coatings including at least one insoluble drug, wherein the insoluble drug accounts for about 85 wt % to about 97 wt % of the drug coatings are described. Such drug coatings may include only one insoluble drug, two or more insoluble drugs, or one or more insoluble drugs in combination with one or more soluble drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Evangeline Cruz, Gregory Ruhlmann, Brenda Pollock, Sherry Li, Carmelita Garcia, Alfredo M. Wong, Ryan Bronz, Tracy Fink, David Edgren
  • Drug coating providing high drug loading and methods for providing the same
    Patent number: 8226979
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous drug coatings that include at least one insoluble drug, wherein the drug accounts for about 85 wt % to about 97 wt % of the drug coatings. A drug coating according to the present invention may include only one insoluble drug, two or more insoluble drugs, or one or more insoluble drugs in combination with one or more soluble drugs. The present invention also includes drug coating formulations suitable for providing drug coatings according to the present invention and dosage forms that include a drug coating according to the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Evangeline Cruz, Gregory Ruhlmann, Brenda Pollock, Sherry Li, Carmelita Garcia, Alfredo M. Wong, Ryan Bronz, Tracy Fink, David Edgren
  • DRUG COATING PROVIDING HIGH DRUG LOADING AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120165361
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous drug coatings that include at least one insoluble drug, wherein the drug accounts for about 85 wt % to about 97 wt % of the drug coatings. A drug coating according to the present invention may include only one insoluble drug, two or more insoluble drugs, or one or more insoluble drugs in combination with one or more soluble drugs. The present invention also includes drug coating formulations suitable for providing drug coatings according to the present invention and dosage forms that include a drug coating according to the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Evangeline Cruz, Gregory Ruhlmann, Brenda Pollock, Sherry Li, Carmelita Garcia, Alfredo M. Wong, Ryan Bronz, Tracy Fink, David Edgren
  • DRUG COATING PROVIDING HIGH DRUG LOADING AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20110318392
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous drug coatings that include at least one insoluble drug, wherein the drug accounts for about 85 wt % to about 97 wt % of the drug coatings. A drug coating according to the present invention may include only one insoluble drug, two or more insoluble drugs, or one or more insoluble drugs in combination with one or more soluble drugs. The present invention also includes drug coating formulations suitable for providing drug coatings according to the present invention and dosage forms that include a drug coating according to the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Evangeline Cruz, Gregory Ruhlmann, Brenda Pollock, Sherry Li, Carmelita Garcia, Alfredo M. Wong, Ryan Bronz, Tracy Fink, David Edgren
  • Drug coating providing high drug loading and methods for providing same
    Publication number: 20050112195
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous drug coatings that include at least one insoluble drug, wherein the drug accounts for about 85 wt % to about 97 wt % of the drug coatings. A drug coating according to the present invention may include only one insoluble drug, two or more insoluble drugs, or one or more insoluble drugs in combination with one or more soluble drugs. The present invention also includes drug coating formulations suitable for providing drug coatings according to the present invention and dosage forms that include a drug coating according to the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Evangeline Cruz, Gregory Ruhlmann, Brenda Pollock, Sherry Li, Carmelita Garcia, Alfredo Wong, Ryan Bronz, Tracy Fink, David Edgren
  • Oros push-stick for controlled delivery of active agents
    Publication number: 20050089570
    Abstract: A sustained release dosage form is provided comprising a pharmaceutically active agent and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and adapted to release as an erodible solid over a prolonged period of time, wherein the dosage form provides burst release of the pharmaceutically active agent without the use of an immediate release drug coating. The dosage form is able to deliver high doses of poorly soluble or slowly dissolving active agents at a controlled rate. Methods of using the dosage forms to treat disease or conditions in human patients are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Evangeline Cruz, Sherry Li, Atul Ayer, Brenda Pollock, Gregory Ruhlmann, Carmelita Garcia, Alfredo Wong, Lawrence Hamel