Patents by Inventor John Hontz

John Hontz 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).

  • Patent number: 8802130
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form adapted to supply a medicament to the oral cavity for buccal, sublingual or gingival absorption of the medicament which contains an orally administrable medicament in combination with an effervescent for use in promoting absorption of the medicament in the oral cavity. The use of an additional pH adjusting substance in combination with the effervescent for promoting the absorption drugs is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Indiran Pather, Rajendra K. Khankari, Jonathan D. Eichman, Joseph R. Robinson, John Hontz
  • Patent number: 8765100
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form adapted to supply a medicament to the oral cavity for buccal, sublingual or gingival absorption of the medicament which contains an orally administerable medicament in combination with an effervescent for use in promoting absorption of the medicament in the oral cavity. The use of additional pH adjusting substance in combination with the effervescent for promoting the absorption of drugs is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Eichman, John Hontz, Rajendra K. Khankari, Sathasivan Indiran Pather, Joseph R. Robinson
  • Patent number: 8753611
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form adapted to supply a medicament to the oral cavity for buccal, sublingual or gingival absorption of the medicament which contains an orally administrable medicament in combination with an effervescent for use in promoting absorption of the medicament in the oral cavity. The use of an additional pH adjusting substance in combination with the effervescent for promoting the absorption drugs is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Eichman, John Hontz, Rajendra K. Khankari, Sathasivan Indiran Pather, Joseph R. Robinson
  • Patent number: 8728441
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form adapted to supply a medicament to the oral cavity for buccal, sublingual or gingival absorption of the medicament which contains an orally administrable medicament in combination with an effervescent for use in promoting absorption of the medicament in the oral cavity. The use of an additional pH adjusting substance in combination with the effervescent for promoting the absorption drugs is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Eichman, John Hontz, Rajendra K. Khankari, Sathasivan Indiran Pather, Joseph R. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20110223115
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form adapted to supply a medicament to the oral cavity for buccal, sublingual or gingival absorption of the medicament which contains an orally administrable medicament in combination with an effervescent for use in promoting absorption of the medicament in the oral cavity. The use of an additional pH adjusting substance in combination with the effervescent for promoting the absorption drugs is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventors: Sathasivan Indiran Pather, Rajendra K. Khankari, Jonathan D. Eichman, Joseph R. Robinson, John Hontz
  • Publication number: 20110212034
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form adapted to supply a medicament to the oral cavity for buccal, sublingual or gingival absorption of the medicament which contains an orally administrable medicament in combination with an effervescent for use in promoting absorption of the medicament in the oral cavity. The use of an additional pH adjusting substance in combination with the effervescent for promoting the absorption drugs is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventors: Sathasivan Indiran Pather, Rajendra K. Khankari, Jonathan D. Eichman, Joseph R. Robinson, John Hontz
  • Patent number: 7670617
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and composition for improving absorption and dissolution of active ingredients of drugs. The invention provides a method of administration of an active ingredient to a mammal through a transmucosal route that includes delivering the active ingredient to a desired site in a body of the mammal, and, sequentially, at the desired site, promoting dissolution and absorption of the active ingredient. In a preferred embodiment, the pH of the localized environment of the active ingredient is sequentially modified to promote dissolution and absorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: CIMA Labs Inc.
    Inventors: S. Indiran Pather, John Hontz, John M. Siebert
  • Publication number: 20090202632
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form adapted to supply a medicament to the oral cavity for buccal, sublingual or gingival absorption of the medicament which contains an orally administerable medicament in combination with an effervescent for use in promoting absorption of the medicament in the oral cavity. The use of additional pH adjusting substance in combination with the effervescent for promoting the absorption of drugs is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventors: Sathasivan Indiran Pather, Rajendra K. Khankari, Jonathan D. Eichman, Joseph R. Robinson, John Hontz
  • Publication number: 20060292219
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form adapted to supply a medicament to the oral cavity for buccal, sublingual or gingival absorption of the medicament which contains an orally administrable medicament in combination with an effervescent for use in promoting absorption of the medicament in the oral cavity. The use of an additional pH adjusting substance in combination with the effervescent for promoting the absorption drugs is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventors: Sathasivan Pather, Rajendra Khankari, Jonathan Eichman, Joseph Robinson, John Hontz
  • Patent number: 6974590
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form adapted to supply a medicament to the oral cavity for buccal, sublingual or gingival absorption of the medicament which contains an orally administerable medicament in combination with an effervescent for use in promoting absorption of the medicament in the oral cavity. The use of an additional pH adjusting substance in combination with the effervescent for promoting the absorption drugs is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Sathasivan Indiran Pather, Rajendra K. Khankari, Jonathan D. Eichman, Joseph R. Robinson, John Hontz
  • Publication number: 20050064030
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form adapted to supply a medicament to the oral cavity for buccal, sublingual or gingival absorption of the medicament which contains an orally administrable medicament in combination with an effervescent for use in promoting absorption of the medicament in the oral cavity. The use of an additional pH adjusting substance in combination with the effervescent for promoting the absorption drugs is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventors: Sathasivan Pather, Rajendra Khankari, Jonathan Eichman, Joseph Robinson, John Hontz
  • Publication number: 20050037072
    Abstract: The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention comprise rectally and vaginally administerable dosage forms that contain effervescent agents as penetration enhancers for drugs. Effervescence occurs in the rectum or vagina, once the dosage form is administered or at a predetermined time following administration. The effervescent agents can be used alone or in combination with pH adjusting substance, which further promote dissolution and absorption of the active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Applicant: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventors: S. Pather, Joseph Robinson, Jonathan Eichman, Rajendra Khankari, John Hontz
  • Publication number: 20050031677
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and composition for improving absorption and dissolution of active ingredients of drugs. The invention provides a method of administration of an active ingredient to a mammal through a transmucosal route that includes delivering the active ingredient to a desired site in a body of the mammal, and, sequentially, at the desired site, promoting dissolution and absorption of the active ingredient. In a preferred embodiment, the pH of the localized environment of the active ingredient is sequentially modified to promote dissolution and absorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Applicant: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventors: S. Pather, John Hontz, John Siebert
  • Patent number: 6764696
    Abstract: The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention comprise orally administerable dosage forms that use effervescence as a penetration enhancer for drugs known, or suspected, of having poor bioavailability. Effervescence can occur in the stomach, once the tablet or other dosage form is ingested. In addition to effervescence in the stomach, or as alternative technique, by the use of appropriate coatings and other techniques, the effervescence can occur in other parts of the gastrointestinal tract, including, but not limited to, the esophagus, duodenum, and colon. The site of effervescence and drug release is chosen to correspond with the segment of the gastrointestinal tract displaying maximal absorption of the formulated drug, or to gain some other therapeutic advantage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: S. Indiran Pather, Joseph R. Robinson, Jonathan D. Eichman, Rajendra K. Khankari, John Hontz, Sangeeta V. Gupte
  • Patent number: 6740341
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a core containing a drug encased in a spacing layer and a taste masking layer which provides effective taste masking for in-mouth disintegrable dosage forms containing highly objectionable tasting drugs, as well as dosage forms containing these cores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Kris E. Holt, Rajendra K. Khankari, John Hontz
  • Patent number: 6692771
    Abstract: Novel emulsion compositions which improve the rate and/or extent of absorption of drugs are disclosed. The novel emulsion compositions of the present invention include drug-containing emulsions adsorbed onto solid particles which may be further formulated into solid dosage forms, methods of preparing such emulsion compositions and their uses thereof. The emulsion compositions and their dosage forms improve the drug-load and the bioavailability of a wide range of drugs including drugs that are known or suspected of having poor bioavailability by the utilization of several different mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: CIMA Labs Inc.
    Inventors: S. Indiran Pather, Sangeeta V. Gupte, Rajendra K. Khankari, John Hontz, Ramya Kumbale
  • Publication number: 20030232080
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and composition for improving absorption and dissolution of active ingredients of drugs. The invention provides a method of administration of an active ingredient to a mammal through a transmucosal route that includes delivering the active ingredient to a desired site in a body of the mammal, and, sequentially, at the desired site, promoting dissolution and absorption of the active ingredient. In a preferred embodiment, the pH of the localized environment of the active ingredient is sequentially modified to promote dissolution and absorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: S. Indiran Pather, John Hontz, John M. Siebert
  • Patent number: 6641838
    Abstract: The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention comprise orally administerable dosage forms that use effervescence as a penetration enhancer for drugs known, or suspected, of having poor bioavailability. Effervescence can occur in the stomach, once the tablet or other dosage form is ingested. In addition to effervescence in the stomach, or as alternative technique, by the use of appropriate coatings and other techniques, the effervescence can occur in other parts of the gastrointestinal tract, including, but not limited to, the esophagus, duodenum, and colon. The site of effervescence and drug release is chosen to correspond with the segment of the gastrointestinal tract displaying maximal absorption of the formulated drug, or to gain some other therapeutic advantage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: S. Indiran Pather, Joseph R. Robinson, Jonathan D. Eichman, Rajendra K. Khankari, John Hontz, Sangeeta V. Gupte
  • Publication number: 20030133976
    Abstract: The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention comprise orally administerable dosage forms that use effervescence as a penetration enhancer for drugs known, or suspected, of having poor bioavailability. Effervescence can occur in the stomach, once the tablet or other dosage form is ingested. In addition to effervescence in the stomach, or as alternative technique, by the use of appropriate coatings and other techniques, the effervescence can occur in other parts of the gastrointestinal tract, including, but not limited to, the esophagus, duodenum, and colon. The site of effervescence and drug release is chosen to correspond with the segment of the gastrointestinal tract displaying maximal absorption of the formulated drug, or to gain some other therapeutic advantage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: S. Indiran Pather, Joseph R. Robinson, Jonathan D. Eichman, Rajendra K. Khankari, John Hontz, Sangeeta V. Gupte
  • Publication number: 20030118645
    Abstract: The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention comprise rectally and vaginally administerable dosage forms that contain effervescent agents as penetration enhancers for drugs. Effervescence occurs in the rectum or vagina, once the dosage form is administered or at a predetermined time following administration. The effervescent agents can be used alone or in combination with pH adjusting substance, which further promote dissolution and absorption of the active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: S. Indiran Pather, Joseph R. Robinson, Jonathan D. Eichman, Rajendra K. Khankari, John Hontz