Patents by Inventor John R. McCullough

John R. McCullough 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: 20040225020
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (−)-isomer of bupropion to assist in smoking cessation, for treating smoking and nicotine addiction, and for treating pain, including, but not limited to, chronic pain, neuropathetic pain and reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and other disorders such as narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, seasonal affective disorder and premenstrual syndrome, while avoiding adverse affects associated with racemic bupropion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, Paul D. Rubin
  • Publication number: 20040044039
    Abstract: Compositons employing and methods utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of norcisapride are disclosed. This compound has surprisingly been found to be a potent drug for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system. The compound, (+) norcisapride, has also been found to be a potent antiemetic agent. Finally, the (+) isomer of norcisapride also avoids certain adverse side effects and certain adverse drug interactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, Thomas P. Jerussi
  • Patent number: 6632827
    Abstract: Compositions and methods utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of norcisapride are disclosed. This compound has surprisingly been found to be a potent drug for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system. The compound, (+) norcisapride, has also been found to be a potent antiemetic agent. Finally, the (+) isomer of norcisapride also avoids certain adverse side effects and certain adverse drug interactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, Thomas P. Jerussi
  • Publication number: 20030096873
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (+)-isomer of bupropion to assist in smoking cessation, for treating smoking and nicotine addiction, and for treating pain, including, but not limited to, chronic pain, neuropathetic pain and reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and other disorders such as narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, seasonal affective disorder and premenstrual syndrome, while avoiding adverse affects associated with racemic bupropion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, Paul D. Rubin
  • Patent number: 6495605
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (+)-isomer of bupropion to assist in smoking cessation, for treating smoking and nicotine addiction, and for treating pain, including, but not limited to, chronic pain, neuropathetic pain and reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and other disorders such as narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, seasonal affective disorder and premenstrual syndrome, while avoiding adverse affects associated with racemic bupropion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, Paul D. Rubin
  • Publication number: 20020183241
    Abstract: Methods for treating urinary incontinence, vertigo and motion sickness comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of descarboethoxyloratadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventor: John R. McCullough
  • Patent number: 6458374
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (+)-isomer of bupropion to assist in smoking cessation, for treating smoking and nicotine addiction, and for treating pain, including, but not limited to, chronic pain, neuropathetic pain and reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and other disorders such as narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, seasonal affective disorder and premenstrual syndrome, while avoiding adverse affects associated with racemic bupropion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Sepracor, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, Paul D. Rubin
  • Patent number: 6455530
    Abstract: A method of preparation of optically pure isomers of hydroxyitraconazole, in particular the two cis dioxolane diastereomers of the sec-butyl (S,S)-isomer, and to phosphate and sulfate derivatives thereof is disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and to their use for the treatment of fungal infection are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Koch, John R. McCullough, Chris H. Senanayake, Gerald J. Tanoury, Yaping Hong
  • Publication number: 20020052340
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed which utilize metabolites of bupropion for treating disorders ameliorated by inhibition of neuronal monoamine reuptake. Such disorders include, but are not limited to, erectile dysfunction, affective disorders, cerebral function disorders, cigarette smoking, and incontinence. The invention further discloses methods of making optically pure bupropion metabolites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas P. Jerussi, John R. McCullough, Chrisantha H. Senanayake, Qun K. Fang
  • Patent number: 6342496
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed which utilize metabolites of bupropion for treating disorders ameliorated by inhibition of neuronal monoamine reuptake. Such disorders include, cerebral function disorders, cigarette smoking, and incontinence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Jerussi, John R. McCullough, Chrisantha H. Senanayake, Qun K. Fang
  • Patent number: 6313144
    Abstract: Compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (−) isomer of norcisapride. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease, emesis, dyspepsia and other conditions while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with cisapride. The (−) isomer of norcisapride also avoids the adverse drug interactions associated with racemic cisapride and other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Sepracor, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, A. K. Gunnar Aberg
  • Publication number: 20010020031
    Abstract: Compositons employing and methods utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of norcisapride are disclosed. This compound has surprisingly been found to be a potent drug for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system. The compound, (+) norcisapride, has also been found to be a potent antiemetic agent. Finally, the (+) isomer of norcisapride also avoids certain adverse side effects and certain adverse drug interactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: September 6, 2001
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, Thomas P. Jerussi
  • Publication number: 20010011103
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (+)-isomer of bupropion to assist in smoking cessation, for treating smoking and nicotine addiction, and for treating pain, including, but not limited to, chronic pain, neuropathetic pain and reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and other disorders such as narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, seasonal affective disorder and premenstrual syndrome, while avoiding adverse affects associated with racemic bupropion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Publication date: August 2, 2001
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, Paul D. Rubin
  • Patent number: 6242465
    Abstract: Compositons employing and methods utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of norcisapride are disclosed. This compound has surprisingly been found to be a potent drug for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system. The compound, (+) norcisapride, has also been found to be a potent antiemetic agent. Finally the (+) isomer of norcisapride also avoids certain adverse side effects and certain adverse drug interactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Sepracor, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, Thomas P. Jerussi
  • Patent number: 6207681
    Abstract: A method for treating urinary incontinence, such as incontinence resulting from bladder detrusor muscle instability, using enantiomerically enriched (R)-trihexyphenidyl. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of enantiomerically enriched (R)-trihexyphenidyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of the (S)-trihexyphenidyl enantiomer. Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of urinary incontinence comprising enantiomerically enriched (R)-trihexyphenidyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an acceptable carrier are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent L. Fabiano, John R. McCullough
  • Patent number: 6204285
    Abstract: A method for treating urinary incontinence, such as incontinence resulting from bladder detrusor muscle instability, using enantiomerically enriched (R, R)-glycopyrrolate. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of enantiomerically enriched (R, R)-glycopyrrolate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of the (S, S)-glycopyrrolate enantiomer. Pharmaceutical compositions for the treament of urinary incontinence comprising enantiomerically enriched (R, R)-glycopyrrolate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an acceptable carrier are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent L. Fabiano, John R. McCullough
  • Patent number: 6166018
    Abstract: A method of preparation of optically pure isomers of hydroxyitraconazole, in particular the two cis dioxolane diastereomers of the sec-butyl (R,S)-isomer, and to phosphate and sulfate derivatives thereof is disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and their use for the treatment of fungal infection are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, Chris H. Senanayake, Gerald J. Tanoury, Yaping Hong, Patrick Koch
  • Patent number: 6156770
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (-) isomer of norcisapride. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease, emesis, dyspepsia and other conditions while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with cisapride. The (-) isomer of norcisapride also avoids the adverse drug interactions associated with racemic cisapride and other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc..
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, A. K. Gunnar Aberg
  • Patent number: 6147093
    Abstract: Methods utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of norcisapride are disclosed. This compound has surprisingly been found to be a potent drug for the treatment of disorders caused by gastrointestinal motility dysfunction. Finally, the (+) isomer of norcisapride also avoids certain adverse side effects and certain adverse drug interactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: John R. McCullough, Thomas P. Jerussi
  • Patent number: 6130242
    Abstract: A method for treating urinary incontinence, such as incontinence resulting from bladder detrusor muscle instability, using enantiomerically enriched (S)-procyclidine. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of enantiomerically enriched (S)-procyclidine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of the (R)-procyclidine enantiomer. Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of urinary incontinence comprising enantiomerically enriched (S)-procyclidine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an acceptable carrier are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent L. Fabiano, John R. McCullough