Patents by Inventor Guochen Chi

Guochen Chi 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: 20200237742
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to one or more compositions comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology also relates to one or more compositions and oral formulations comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology also relates to one or more methods of using compositions comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to one or more pharmaceutical kits containing a composition comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Travis Mickle
  • Publication number: 20200181114
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to compositions comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated methylphenidate. The present technology also relates to compositions and oral formulations comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to a pharmaceutical kit containing the composition comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi
  • Publication number: 20200181113
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to compositions comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated methylphenidate. The present technology also relates to compositions and oral formulations comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to a pharmaceutical kit containing the composition comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi
  • Patent number: 10654863
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides methods of treating a patient having moderate to severe pain, narcotic or opioid abuse or narcotic or opioid withdrawal. The presently described methods are carried out by comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising acetaminophen and benzoate-hydrocodone hydrochloride. The composition has reduced side effects when compared with unconjugated hydrocodone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Publication number: 20200131130
    Abstract: Disclosed are d-amphetamine compounds and compositions comprising at least one organic acid covalently bound to d-amphetamine, a salt thereof, a derivative thereof, or a combination thereof. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Travis Mickle
  • Publication number: 20200129497
    Abstract: Disclosed are d-amphetamine compounds and compositions comprising at least one organic acid covalently bound to d-amphetamine, having the structure of a salt thereof, a derivative thereof, or a combination thereof. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Travis Mickle
  • Patent number: 10584113
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to compositions comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated methylphenidate. The present technology also relates to compositions and oral formulations comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to a pharmaceutical kit containing the composition comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi
  • Patent number: 10584112
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to compositions comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated methylphenidate. The present technology also relates to compositions and oral formulations comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to a pharmaceutical kit containing the composition comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi
  • Patent number: 10577376
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides methods of treating a patient having moderate to severe pain, narcotic or opioid abuse or narcotic or opioid withdrawal. The presently described methods are carried out by comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising acetaminophen and benzoate-hydrocodone hydrochloride. The composition has reduced side effects when compared with unconjugated hydrocodone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Publication number: 20200061198
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to compositions comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated methylphenidate. The present technology also relates to compositions and oral formulations comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to a pharmaceutical kit containing the composition comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi
  • Publication number: 20200062731
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and a composition comprising d-threomethylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, or salt thereof. The present technology also relates to a composition comprising at least one conjugate of d-methylphenidate having at least two or more chiral centers. The composition is optically active. The present technology additionally relates to oral formulations and pharmaceutical kits comprising at least one d-threo-methylphenidate conjugate. The pharmaceutical kit may comprise a specified amount of individual doses in a package. Each individual dose in the package may contain a pharmaceutically effective amount of a conjugate of d-threo methylphenidate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi
  • Publication number: 20200016272
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and a composition comprising d-threomethylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, or salt thereof. The present technology also relates to a composition comprising at least one conjugate of d-methylphenidate having at least two or more chiral centers. The composition is optically active. The present technology additionally relates to oral formulations and pharmaceutical kits comprising at least one d-threo-methylphenidate conjugate. The pharmaceutical kit may comprise a specified amount of individual doses in a package. Each individual dose in the package may contain a pharmaceutically effective amount of a conjugate of d-threo methylphenidate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi
  • Publication number: 20200016273
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and a composition comprising d-threomethylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, or salt thereof. The present technology also relates to a composition comprising at least one conjugate of d-methylphenidate having at least two or more chiral centers. The composition is optically active. The present technology additionally relates to oral formulations and pharmaceutical kits comprising at least one d-threo-methylphenidate conjugate. The pharmaceutical kit may comprise a specified amount of individual doses in a package. Each individual dose in the package may contain a pharmaceutically effective amount of a conjugate of d-threo methylphenidate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi
  • Publication number: 20190381017
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to one or more compositions comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology also relates to one or more compositions and oral formulations comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology also relates to one or more methods of using compositions comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to one or more pharmaceutical kits containing a composition comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Travis Mickle
  • Publication number: 20190381018
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to one or more compositions comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology also relates to one or more compositions and oral formulations comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology also relates to one or more methods of using compositions comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to one or more pharmaceutical kits containing a composition comprising serdexmethylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated d-methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Travis Mickle
  • Patent number: 10441661
    Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydromorphone (4,5-?-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methyl morphinan-6-one) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydromorphone. The hydromorphone prodrugs of the present technology have decreased side effects and decreased potential for abuse compared to unconjugated hydromorphone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Publication number: 20190284197
    Abstract: Compositions comprising hydrocodone benzoic acid enol ester to form novel prodrugs including hydrocodone benzoic acid enol ester salts, and various polymorphs. Also provided are processes for the preparation of hydrocodone benzoic acid enol ester salts, and various polymorphs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
  • Publication number: 20190282559
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to compositions comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated methylphenidate. The present technology also relates to compositions and oral formulations comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to a pharmaceutical kit containing the composition comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi
  • Publication number: 20190284166
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to compositions comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated methylphenidate. The present technology also relates to compositions and oral formulations comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to a pharmaceutical kit containing the composition comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Guochen Chi
  • Publication number: 20190256522
    Abstract: Compositions comprising hydrocodone benzoic acid enol ester to form novel prodrugs including hydrocodone benzoic acid enol ester salts, and various polymorphs. Also provided are processes for the preparation of hydrocodone benzoic acid enol ester salts, and various polymorphs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera