Patents by Inventor J. Michael Ramstack

J. Michael Ramstack 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: 20160137657
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of novel polymorphic forms of naltrexone, including solvates, hydrates, anhydrous and other crystalline forms and combinations thereof. These novel forms of naltrexone impart advantages in pharmaceutical formulations incorporating them, including sustained release, or long acting, formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Patent number: 9221830
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of novel polymorphic forms of naltrexone, including solvates, hydrates, anhydrous and other crystalline forms and combinations thereof. These novel forms of naltrexone impart advantages in pharmaceutical formulations incorporating them, including sustained release, or long acting, formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Publication number: 20150218178
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of novel polymorphic forms of naltrexone, including solvates, hydrates, anhydrous and other crystalline forms and combinations thereof. These novel forms of naltrexone impart advantages in pharmaceutical formulations incorporating them, including sustained release, or long acting, formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Patent number: 8975272
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of novel polymorphic forms of naltrexone, including solvates, hydrates, anhydrous and other crystalline forms and combinations thereof. These novel forms of naltrexone impart advantages in pharmaceutical formulations incorporating them, including sustained release, or long acting, formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Publication number: 20140356249
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for filtering a fluid containing nanoparticles. The systems and methods generally include introducing a stream of the nanoparticle-containing fluid into a holding vessel, and extracting at least a part of a nanoparticle-containing fluid accumulated in the holding vessel. The extracted nanoparticle-containing fluid is passed through a filtration module to separate a nanoparticle-containing retentate from a permeate, and the retentate is returned to the vessel. The filtration cycle can be repeated until a desired concentration of the nanoparticles is achieved in the holding vessel. In many embodiments, the generation of the nanoparticle-containing fluid and its filtration are performed concurrently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: J. Michael Ramstack, John Podobinski
  • Publication number: 20140303200
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of novel polymorphic forms of naltrexone, including solvates, hydrates, anhydrous and other crystalline forms and combinations thereof. These novel forms of naltrexone impart advantages in pharmaceutical formulations incorporating them, including sustained release, or long acting, formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Patent number: 8809492
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for filtering a fluid containing nanoparticles. The systems and methods generally include introducing a stream of the nanoparticle-containing fluid into a holding vessel, and extracting at least a part of a nanoparticle-containing fluid accumulated in the holding vessel. The extracted nanoparticle-containing fluid is passed through a filtration module to separate a nanoparticle-containing retentate from a permeate, and the retentate is returned to the vessel. The filtration cycle can be repeated until a desired concentration of the nanoparticles is achieved in the holding vessel. In many embodiments, the generation of the nanoparticle-containing fluid and its filtration are performed concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Cerulean Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: J. Michael Ramstack, John Podobinski
  • Publication number: 20140193507
    Abstract: Injectable compositions having improved injectability. The injectable compositions include microparticles suspended in an aqueous injection vehicle having a viscosity of at least 20 cp at 20° C. The increased viscosity of the injection vehicle that constitutes the fluid phase of the suspension significantly reduces in vivo injectability failures. The injectable compositions can be made by mixing dry microparticles with an aqueous injection vehicle to form a suspension, and then mixing the suspension with a viscosity enhancing agent to increase the viscosity of the fluid phase of the suspension to the desired level for improved injectability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicants: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited, Alkermes Controlled Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Michael Ramstack, M. Gary I. Riley, Stephen E. Zale, Joyce M. Hotz, Olufunmi L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8735420
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of novel polymorphic forms of naltrexone, including solvates, hydrates, anhydrous and other crystalline forms and combinations thereof. These novel forms of naltrexone impart advantages in pharmaceutical formulations incorporating them, including sustained release, or long acting, formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Publication number: 20140113137
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for forming polymeric nanoparticles, which comprises using a static mixer to create a mixed flowing stream of an anti-solvent, e.g., by introducing a liquid anti-solvent into a static mixer, and introducing a polymer solution into the mixed flowing anti-solvent stream such that controlled precipitation of polymeric nanoparticles occurs. The nanoparticles can then be separated from the anti-solvent stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Cerulean Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: John Podobinski, J. Michael Ramstack, David S. Dickey
  • Publication number: 20140094432
    Abstract: Processes for precipitating polymers from a polymer-containing solution are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: CERULEAN PHARMA INC.
    Inventor: J. Michael Ramstack
  • Publication number: 20140010724
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for filtering a fluid containing nanoparticles. The systems and methods generally include introducing a stream of the nanoparticle-containing fluid into a holding vessel, and extracting at least a part of a nanoparticle-containing fluid accumulated in the holding vessel. The extracted nanoparticle-containing fluid is passed through a filtration module to separate a nanoparticle-containing retentate from a permeate, and the retentate is returned to the vessel. The filtration cycle can be repeated until a desired concentration of the nanoparticles is achieved in the holding vessel. In many embodiments, the generation of the nanoparticle-containing fluid and its filtration are performed concurrently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: CERULEAN PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: J. Michael Ramstack, John Podobinski
  • Patent number: 8618240
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for forming polymeric nanoparticles, which comprises using a static mixer to create a mixed flowing stream of an anti-solvent, e.g., by introducing a liquid anti-solvent into a static mixer, and introducing a polymer solution into the mixed flowing anti-solvent stream such that controlled precipitation of polymeric nanoparticles occurs. The nanoparticles can then be separated from the anti-solvent stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Cerulean Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: John Podobinski, J. Michael Ramstack, David S. Dickey
  • Publication number: 20130317208
    Abstract: Processes for precipitating a polymer from a polymer-containing fluid are disclosed, which include providing a vessel housing a medium that provides one or more precipitation surfaces. A polymer-containing fluid, e.g., a polymer solution, dispersion or mixed solution/dispersion, and an anti-solvent can be introduced into the vessel so as to cause precipitation of at least a portion of the polymer on at least one of the precipitation surfaces. In some embodiments, the polymer contains one or more cyclic oligosaccharide moieties, such as one or more cyclodextrin moieties (e.g., ?-cyclodextrin, ?-cyclodextrin, and ?-cyclodextrin). The polymer can be any of a linear or branched polymer. The polymer can be any of polycation, a polyanion, or a non-ionic polymer. Also disclosed herein are precipitation surfaces with polymer precipitated thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: CERULEAN PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: J. Michael Ramstack, Thomas C. Crawford
  • Publication number: 20130273117
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for forming polymeric nanoparticles, which comprises using a static mixer to create a mixed flowing stream of an anti-solvent, e.g., by introducing a liquid anti-solvent into a static mixer, and introducing a polymer solution into the mixed flowing anti-solvent stream such that controlled precipitation of polymeric nanoparticles occurs. The nanoparticles can then be separated from the anti-solvent stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: John Podobinski, J. Michael Ramstack, David S. Dickey
  • Patent number: 8546521
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for filtering a fluid containing nanoparticles. The systems and methods generally include introducing a stream of the nanoparticle-containing fluid into a holding vessel, and extracting at least a part of a nanoparticle-containing fluid accumulated in the holding vessel. The extracted nanoparticle-containing fluid is passed through a filtration module to separate a nanoparticle-containing retentate from a permeate, and the retentate is returned to the vessel. The filtration cycle can be repeated until a desired concentration of the nanoparticles is achieved in the holding vessel. In many embodiments, the generation of the nanoparticle-containing fluid and its filtration are performed concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Cerulean Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: J. Michael Ramstack, John Podobinski
  • Publication number: 20130253199
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of novel polymorphic forms of naltrexone, including solvates, hydrates, anhydrous and other crystalline forms and combinations thereof. These novel forms of naltrexone impart advantages in pharmaceutical formulations incorporating them, including sustained release, or long acting, formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Patent number: 8404799
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for forming polymeric nanoparticles, which comprises using a static mixer to create a mixed flowing stream of an anti-solvent, e.g., by introducing a liquid anti-solvent into a static mixer, and introducing a polymer solution into the mixed flowing anti-solvent stream such that controlled precipitation of polymeric nanoparticles occurs. The nanoparticles can then be separated from the anti-solvent steam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cerulean Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: John Podobinski, J. Michael Ramstack, David S. Dickey
  • Patent number: 8389540
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of novel polymorphic forms of naltrexone, including solvates, hydrates, anhydrous and other crystalline forms and combinations thereof. These novel forms of naltrexone impart advantages in pharmaceutical formulations incorporating them, including sustained release, or long acting, formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Publication number: 20120263653
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for forming polymeric nanoparticles, which comprises using a static mixer to create a mixed flowing stream of an anti-solvent, e.g., by introducing a liquid anti-solvent into a static mixer, and introducing a polymer solution into the mixed flowing anti-solvent stream such that controlled precipitation of polymeric nanoparticles occurs. The nanoparticles can then be separated from the anti-solvent steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: CERULEAN PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: John Podobinski, J. Michael Ramstack, David S. Dickey