Patents by Inventor Keith Bostian

Keith Bostian 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: 8546423
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: MPEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Michael N. Dudley, Olga Lomovskaya, David C. Griffith
  • Patent number: 8524734
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: MPEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Michael N. Dudley, Olga Lomovskaya, David C. Griffith
  • Patent number: 8524735
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: MPEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Michael N. Dudley, Olga Lomovskaya, David C. Griffith
  • Patent number: 8357696
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Mpex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Michael N. Dudley, Olga Rodny, David C. Griffith
  • Publication number: 20120237564
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating obstructive pulmonary disorders. In particular, compositions and methods described herein relate to the use of an aerosolized antibiotic for treating obstructive pulmonary disorders including chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and chronic bronchitis (CB).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: MPEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael N. Dudley, Neil Berkley, David C. Griffith, Jeffery S. Loutit, Elizabeth E. Morgan, Keith A. Bostian, Sanjay Sethi
  • Patent number: 8268865
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having at least one quaternary alkyl ammonium functionality. The compounds inhibit bacterial efflux pump inhibitors and are used in combination with an anti-bacterial agent to treat or prevent bacterial infections. These combinations can be effective against bacterial infections that have developed resistance to anti-bacterial agents through an efflux pump mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Rempex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomasz Glinka, Olga Lomovskaya, Keith Bostian, David M. Wallace
  • Publication number: 20120165276
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having at least one quaternary alkyl ammonium functionality. The compounds inhibit bacterial efflux pump inhibitors and are used in combination with an anti-bacterial agent to treat or prevent bacterial infections. These combinations can be effective against bacterial infections that have developed resistance to anti-bacterial agents through an efflux pump mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Mpex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: TOMASZ GLINKA, Olga Lomovskaya, Keith Bostian, David M. Wallace
  • Patent number: 8178490
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having polybasic functionalities. The compounds inhibit bacterial efflux pump inhibitors and are used in combination with an anti-bacterial agent to treat or prevent bacterial infections. These combinations can be effective against bacterial infections that have developed resistance to anti-bacterial agents through an efflux pump mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Rempex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomasz Glinka, Olga Rodny, Keith A. Bostian, David M. Wallace, Robert I. Higuchi, Chun Chow, Chi Ching Mak, Gavin Hirst, Brian Eastman
  • Patent number: 7994225
    Abstract: Efflux pump inhibitors are co-administered with antimicrobial agents for the treatment of ophthalmic or otic infections. The agents may be co-administered directly to the site of infection (e.g., the eye or ear).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Rempex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bostian, Tomasz Glinka, Olga Lomovskaya, Mark Surber, Neil Berkley, David Griffith
  • Patent number: 7947741
    Abstract: This invention provides for efflux pump inhibitors to be co-administered with antimicrobial agents for the treatment of infections caused by drug resistant pathogens, novel efflux pump inhibitors, combined dosage forms of efflux pump inhibitors with an antimicrobial, and novel medical methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Mpex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bostian, Tomasz Glinka, Olga Lomovskaya, Mark Surber
  • Patent number: 7893020
    Abstract: This invention relates to the field of antimicrobial agents and more specifically it relates to Efflux Pump Inhibitor (EPI) compounds to be co-administered with antimicrobial agents for the treatment of infections caused by drug resistant pathogens. The EPI compounds are soft drugs which exhibit a reduced propensity for tissue accumulation. The invention includes novel compounds useful as efflux pump inhibitors, compositions and devices comprising such efflux pump inhibitors, and therapeutic use of such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Mpex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomasz Glinka, Keith Bostian, Mark Surber, Olga Lomovskaya, Dongxu Sun
  • Patent number: 7879795
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are Efflux Pump Inhibitor (EPI) compounds that can be co-administered with antimicrobial agents for the treatment of infections caused by drug resistant pathogens. The EPI compounds are soft drugs which exhibit a reduced propensity for tissue accumulation. It is demonstrated that the EPIs can be used to increase the potency, decrease bacterial resistance and development of bacterial resistance, and increase killing effectivness of tigecycline. Also disclosed are methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions for co-administering tigecylcine with an EPI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Mpex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomasz Glinka, Keith Bostian, Olga Lomovskaya, Mark Surber, Dongxu Sun
  • Patent number: 7838532
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Mpex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Michael N. Dudley, Olga Lomovskaya, David C. Griffith
  • Publication number: 20100166673
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: MPEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Michael N. Dudley, Olga Lomovskaya, David C. Griffith
  • Publication number: 20100158957
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: MPEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Michael N. Dudley, Olga Rodny, David C. Griffith
  • Publication number: 20100152098
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having polybasic functionalities. The compounds inhibit bacterial efflux pump inhibitors and are used in combination with an anti-bacterial agent to treat or prevent bacterial infections. These combinations can be effective against bacterial infections that have developed resistance to anti-bacterial agents through an efflux pump mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Mpex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomasz Glinka, Olga Rodny, Keith A. Bostian, David M. Wallace, Robert I. Higuchi, Chun Chow, Chi Ching Mak, Gavin Hirst, Brian Eastman
  • Publication number: 20100087416
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of antimicrobial agents. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of aerosolized fluoroquinolones formulated with divalent or trivalent cations and having improved pulmonary availability for the treatment and management of bacterial infections of the lung and upper respiratory tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: MPEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Griffith, Michael N. Dudley, Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Olga Rodny
  • Publication number: 20100037890
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: MPEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Michael N. Dudley, Olga Lomovskaya (AKA Olga Rodny), David C. Griffith
  • Publication number: 20100040560
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: MPEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Michael N. Dudley, Olga Lomovskaya, David C. Griffith
  • Publication number: 20080318957
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having polybasic functionalities. The compounds inhibit bacterial efflux pump inhibitors and are used in combination with an anti-bacterial agent to treat or prevent bacterial infections. These combinations can be effective against bacterial infections that have developed resistance to anti-bacterial agents through an efflux pump mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: Mpex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: TOMASZ GLINKA, Olga Lomovskaya, Keith Bostian, David M. Wallace