Patents by Inventor Joyce M. Hotz

Joyce M. Hotz 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: 20200390891
    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: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino
  • Patent number: 10328070
    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 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    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: 20190167664
    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 27, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Publication number: 20190125878
    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: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino
  • Patent number: 10166228
    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 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    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: 20180303825
    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 24, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Patent number: 9980958
    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: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    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: 20180110773
    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: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Patent number: 9827240
    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: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    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: 20170209430
    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: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Publication number: 20170056505
    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 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino
  • Patent number: 9556189
    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: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    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: 20160362415
    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: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Patent number: 9365580
    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 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    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: 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: 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8877252
    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: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino