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: 20140303200
    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 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Publication number: 20140193507
    Abstract: Injectable compositions having improved injectability. The injectable compositions include microparticles suspended in an aqueous injection vehicle having a viscosity of at least 20 cp at 20° C. The increased viscosity of the injection vehicle that constitutes the fluid phase of the suspension significantly reduces in vivo injectability failures. The injectable compositions can be made by mixing dry microparticles with an aqueous injection vehicle to form a suspension, and then mixing the suspension with a viscosity enhancing agent to increase the viscosity of the fluid phase of the suspension to the desired level for improved injectability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicants: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited, Alkermes Controlled Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Michael Ramstack, M. Gary I. Riley, Stephen E. Zale, Joyce M. Hotz, Olufunmi L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8735420
    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 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Publication number: 20140088003
    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: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino
  • Publication number: 20140031281
    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 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino
  • Patent number: 8617613
    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, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino
  • Publication number: 20130253199
    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 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Patent number: 8461105
    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 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino
  • Patent number: 8431685
    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: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino
  • Patent number: 8389540
    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: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • 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: 8129339
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods 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 corticosteroid to modify the release profile and provide increased bioavailability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Henry R. Costantino, Joyce M. Hotz, James R. Dasch, M. Gary I. Riley, Paul A. Burke, Susan A. Steitz-Abadi, Stephen E. Zale
  • Publication number: 20100303900
    Abstract: Injectable compositions having improved injectability. The injectable compositions include microparticles suspended in an aqueous injection vehicle having a viscosity of at least 20 cp at 20° C. The increased viscosity of the injection vehicle that constitutes the fluid phase of the suspension significantly reduces in vivo injectability failures. The injectable compositions can be made by mixing dry microparticles with an aqueous injection vehicle to form a suspension, and then mixing the suspension with a viscosity enhancing agent to increase the viscosity of the fluid phase of the suspension to the desired level for improved injectability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Alkermes Controlled Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Michael Ramstack, M. Gary I. Riley, Stephen E. Zale, Joyce M. Hotz, Olufunmi L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7799345
    Abstract: Injectable compositions having improved injectability. The injectable compositions include microparticles suspended in an aqueous injection vehicle having a viscosity of at least 20 cp at 20° C. The increased viscosity of the injection vehicle that constitutes the fluid phase of the suspension significantly reduces in vivo injectability failures. The injectable compositions can be made by mixing dry microparticles with an aqueous injection vehicle to form a suspension, and then mixing the suspension with a viscosity enhancing agent to increase the viscosity of the fluid phase of the suspension to the desired level for improved injectability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Alkermes Controlled Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Zale, J. Michael Ramstack, Joyce M. Hotz, M. Gary I. Riley, Olufunmi L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100152097
    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: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Y. Yeah, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino
  • Publication number: 20100152111
    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 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino
  • Publication number: 20090281034
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods 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 corticosteroid to modify the release profile and provide increased bioavailability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Henry R. Costantino, Joyce M. Hotz, James R. Dasch, M. Gary I. Riley, Paul A. Burke, Susan A. Steitz-Abadi, Stephen E. Zale
  • Patent number: 7612176
    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: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino
  • 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