Patents by Inventor James M. Clevenger

James M. Clevenger 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: 20100098832
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising cyclobenzaprine, comprising coating inert particles with a cyclobenzaprine-containing a drug layering composition to form IR beads, then coating the IR beads with an extended-release coating to form ER beads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Gopi M. VENKATESH, James M. Clevenger, Timothy Grinstead
  • Publication number: 20090169620
    Abstract: The compositions of the present invention are orally disintegrating tablet compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one drug such as temazepam, 0.5-3% of an ODT binder polymer, a sugar alcohol and/or saccharide, and a disintegrant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Gopi M. VENKATESH, James M. Clevenger, Jin-Wang Lai, Vivek Purohit
  • Publication number: 20090148532
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising cyclobenzaprine, comprising coating inert particles with a cyclobenzaprine-containing the drug layering composition and a seal coating composition to form IR beads, then coating the IR beads with an extended release coating to form ER beads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Gopi M. Venkatesh, James M. Clevenger, Timothy Grinstead
  • Patent number: 7544372
    Abstract: A unit dosage form, such as a capsule or the like, for delivering a skeletal muscle relaxant, such as cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, into the body in an extended or sustained release fashion comprising one or more populations of drug-containing particles (beads, pellets, granules, etc.) is disclosed. At least one bead population exhibits a pre-designed sustained release profile. Such a drug delivery system is designed for once-daily oral administration to maintain an adequate plasma concentration-time profile, thereby providing relief of muscle spasm associated with painful musculoskeletal conditions over a 24 hour period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Eurand, Inc.
    Inventors: Gopi Venkatesh, James M. Clevenger
  • Publication number: 20090017126
    Abstract: A unit dosage form, such as a capsule or the like, for delivering a skeletal muscle relaxant, such as cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, into the body in an extended or sustained release fashion comprising one or more populations of drug-containing particles (beads, pellets, granules, etc.) is disclosed. At least one bead population exhibits a pre-designed sustained release profile. Such a drug delivery system is designed for once-daily oral administration to maintain an adequate plasma concentration—time profile, thereby providing relief of muscle spasm associated with painful musculoskeletal conditions over a 24 hour period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Gopi Venkatesh, James M. Clevenger
  • Publication number: 20090017127
    Abstract: A unit dosage form, such as a capsule or the like, for delivering a skeletal muscle relaxant, such as cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, into the body in an extended or sustained release fashion comprising one or more populations of drug-containing particles (beads, pellets, granules, etc.) is disclosed. At least one bead population exhibits a pre-designed sustained release profile. Such a drug delivery system is designed for once-daily oral administration to maintain an adequate plasma concentration - time profile, thereby providing relief of muscle spasm associated with painful musculoskeletal conditions over a 24 hour period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Gopi Venkatesh, James M. Clevenger
  • Patent number: 7387793
    Abstract: A unit dosage form, such as a capsule or the like, for delivering a skeletal muscle relaxant, such as cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, into the body in an extended or sustained release fashion comprising one or more populations of drug-containing particles (beads, pellets, granules, etc.) is disclosed. At least one bead population exhibits a pre-designed sustained release profile. Such a drug delivery system is designed for once-daily oral administration to maintain an adequate plasma concentration—time profile, thereby providing relief of muscle spasm associated with painful musculoskeletal conditions over a 24 hour period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Eurand, Inc.
    Inventors: Gopi Venkatesh, James M. Clevenger
  • Publication number: 20080124399
    Abstract: A unit dosage form, such as a capsule or the like, for delivering a skeletal muscle relaxant, such as cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, into the body in an extended or sustained release fashion comprising one or more populations of drug-containing particles (beads, pellets, granules, etc.) is disclosed. At least one bead population exhibits a pre-designed sustained release profile. Such a drug delivery system is designed for once-daily oral administration to maintain an adequate plasma concentration-time profile, thereby providing relief of muscle spasm associated with painful musculoskeletal conditions over a 24 hour period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: GOPI VENKATESH, James M. Clevenger
  • Publication number: 20080124398
    Abstract: A unit dosage form, such as a capsule or the like, for delivering a skeletal muscle relaxant, such as cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, into the body in an extended or sustained release fashion comprising one or more populations of drug-containing particles (beads, pellets, granules, etc.) is disclosed. At least one bead population exhibits a pre-designed sustained release profile. Such a drug delivery system is designed for once-daily oral administration to maintain an adequate plasma concentration—time profile, thereby providing relief of muscle spasm associated with painful musculoskeletal conditions over a 24 hour period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: GOPI VENKATESH, James M. Clevenger
  • Patent number: 5545442
    Abstract: This invention pertains to cross-linked hydrophilic polymeric films, the process of making such films, and their use. The films of this invention are produced by solubilizing a water-soluble polymer with a photosensitive or light degradable catalyst, optionally drying said solution, and exposing the solution to an energy source, particularly light. These films are suitable for use as a carrier for biologically active agents, such as pharmaceuticals, both human and veterinary, insecticides, and fertilizers; as hydrophilic membranes for separation processes; as bandages for wound treatment; as body implants or as coatings for such implants; and as coatings on glass, metal, wood or ceramics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Van Savage, James M. Clevenger
  • Patent number: 5532287
    Abstract: This invention pertains to cross-linked hydrophilic polymeric films, the process of making such films, and their use. The films of this invention are produced by solubilizing a water-soluble polymer with a photosensitive or light degradable catalyst, optionally drying said solution, and exposing the solution to an energy source, particularly light. These films are suitable for use as a carrier for biologically active agents, such as pharmaceuticals, both human and veterinary, insecticides, and fertilizers; as hydrophilic membranes for separation processes; as bandages for wound treatment; as body implants or as coatings for such implants; and as coatings on glass, metal, wood or ceramics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Gary V. Savage, James M. Clevenger
  • Patent number: 5287632
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of removing residual organic solvents from formed compressed articles such as tablets comprised of subjecting the organic solvent laden compressed article to a supercritical fluid or near critical gas whereby residual solvent is transferred from the solvent laden solid article to the supercritical fluid or near critical gas and separating the residual solvent depleted compressed article from the solvent enriched supercritical fluid or near critical gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence B. Heit, James M. Clevenger