Patents by Inventor Kenneth S. Bembenek

Kenneth S. Bembenek 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).

  • Pediatric formulation of gatifloxacin
    Patent number: 6589955
    Abstract: There is provided in accordance with the present invention the quinolone antibacterial gatifloxacin adequately taste-masked so that it can be utilized for pediatric formulations. A crystalline co-precipitate of gatifloxacin and one or both of stearic acid and palmitic acid in a narrow weight ratio has been found to effectively mask the bitter taste of gatifloxacin. The taste of gatifloxacin is effectively masked in the mouth and in aqueous suspension through a full dosage cycle, typically fourteen days. Gatifloxacin in the subject crystalline co-precipitates has been found to be readily available for absorption from the stomach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Krishnaswamy S. Raghavan, Sunanda A. Ranadive, Kenneth S. Bembenek, Loutfy Benkerrour, Veronique Trognon, Richard G. Corrao, Luigi Esposito
  • Pediatric formulation of gatifloxacin
    Publication number: 20030028025
    Abstract: There is provided in accordance with the present invention the quinolone antibacterial gatifloxacin adequately taste-masked so that it can be utilized for pediatric formulations. A crystalline co-precipitate of gatifloxacin and one or both of stearic acid and palmitic acid in a narrow weight ratio has been found to effectively mask the bitter taste of gatifloxacin. The taste of gatifloxacin is effectively masked in the mouth and in aqueous suspension through a full dosage cycle, typically fourteen days. Gatifloxacin in the subject crystalline co-precipitates has been found to be readily available for absorption from the stomach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Krishnaswamy S. Raghavan, Sunanda A. Ranadive, Kenneth S. Bembenek, Loutfy Benkerrour, Veronique Trognon, Richard G. Corrao, Luigi Esposito