Patents by Inventor John Ong

John Ong 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: 9238076
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignees: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Mark Fineman, Christine Smith, John Ong, David M. Lokensgard, Henry R. Costantino
  • Publication number: 20150157725
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins. More particularly, the invention provides compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins, such as exendin-4, PYY, PYY3-36, and GLP-1 and their analogs and derivatives, wherein the compositions comprise an absorption enhancing mixture of a cationic polyamino acid, at least one additional absorption enhancing agent, and a buffer that is compatible with the polyamino acid. Also provided are methods for enhancing the transmucosal absorption and bioavailability of bioactive peptides and proteins using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: John ONG, Robert JENNINGS, Christopher RHODES, Gregg STETSKO
  • Patent number: 8293871
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignees: Alkernnes Pharma Ireland Limited, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino, Christine Smith, David M. Lokensgard, Mark Fineman, John Ong
  • Patent number: 8008255
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins. More particularly, the invention provides compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins, such as exendin-4, PYY, PYY3-36, and GLP-1 and their analogs and derivatives, wherein the compositions comprise an absorption enhancing mixture of a cationic polyamino acid and a buffer that is compatible with the polyamino acid. Also provided are methods for enhancing the transmucosal absorption and bioavailability of bioactive peptides and proteins using such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ong, Robert Jennings, Gregg Stetsko
  • Publication number: 20090291886
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins. More particularly, the invention provides compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins, such as exendin-4, PYY, PYY3-36, and GLP-1 and their analogs and derivatives, wherein the compositions comprise an absorption enhancing mixture of a cationic polyamino acid and a buffer that is compatible with the polyamino acid. Also provided are methods for enhancing the transmucosal absorption and bioavailability of bioactive peptides and proteins using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ong, Robert Jennings, Christopher Rhodes, Gregg Stetsko
  • Publication number: 20090247463
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicants: Alkermes, Inc., Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Mark Fineman, Christine Smith, John Ong, David Lokensgard, Henry R. Costantino
  • Patent number: 7563871
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignees: Alkermes, Inc., Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Mark Fineman, Christine Smith, John Ong, David Lokensgard, Henry R. Costantino
  • Publication number: 20090069226
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins. More particularly, the invention provides compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins, such as exendin-4, PYY, PYY3-36, and GLP-1 and their analogs and derivatives, wherein the compositions comprise an absorption enhancing mixture of a cationic polyamino acid, at least one additional absorption enhancing agent, and a buffer that is compatible with the polyamino acid. Also provided are methods for enhancing the transmucosal absorption and bioavailability of bioactive peptides and proteins using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ong, Robert Jennings, Christopher Rhodes, Gregg Stetsko
  • Publication number: 20090035253
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicants: AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., ALKEMES CONTROLLED THERAPEUTICS,
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino, Christine M. Smith, David Lokensgard, Mark Fineman, John Ong
  • Publication number: 20080119569
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Mark Fineman, Christine Smith, John Ong, David M. Lokensgard, Henry R. Costantino
  • Publication number: 20070166352
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Wright, Troy Christenson, Thean Yeoh, Michael Rickey, Joyce Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Mark Fineman, Christine Smith, John Ong, David Lokensgard, Henry Costantino
  • Publication number: 20060172001
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins. More particularly, the invention provides compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins, such as exendin-4, PYY, PYY3-36, and GLP-1 and their analogs and derivatives, wherein the compositions comprise an absorption enhancing mixture of a cationic polyamino acid and a buffer that is compatible with the polyamino acid. Also provided are methods for enhancing the transmucosal absorption and bioavailability of bioactive peptides and proteins using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ong, Robert Jennings, Gregg Stetsko
  • Publication number: 20050215475
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins. More particularly, the invention provides compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins, such as exendin-4, PYY, PYY3-36, and GLP-1 and their analogs and derivatives, wherein the compositions comprise an absorption enhancing mixture of a cationic polyamino acid, at least one additional absorption enhancing agent, and a buffer that is compatible with the polyamino acid. Also provided are methods for enhancing the transmucosal absorption and bioavailability of bioactive peptides and proteins using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: John Ong, Robert Jennings, Christopher Rhodes, Gregg Stetsko