Patents by Inventor Kishor B. Parekh

Kishor B. Parekh 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).

  • Method for dip coating dosage forms
    Patent number: 7785650
    Abstract: Water soluble, gelatin-free dip coatings for pharmaceutical solid dosage forms such as tablets comprising HPMC and xanthan gum, carrageenan, and mixtures thereof, or HPMC and castor oil or maltodextrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia Gulian, Walter G. Gowan, Jr., Kishor B. Parekh, Joseph M. Morris, Thomas J. Markley, Dennis C. Wieand, Gerard P. McNally, Christopher Szymczak
  • Subcoated simulated capsule-like medicament
    Patent number: 7087242
    Abstract: A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising a subcoating of a mixture of a water-soluble, film-forming polymer, e.g. hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and a hydrophobic plasticizer, e.g. castor oil, which promotes a smooth uniform and substantially bubble free outer coating, e.g. gelatin, for the capsule-like medicament; capsule-like medicaments which are slightly bowed in shape; and a process of making such medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Kishor B. Parekh, Dennis C. Wieand, Jean B. Leasure
  • Dip coating compositions containing cellulose ethers
    Publication number: 20030070584
    Abstract: Water soluble, gelatin-free dip coatings for pharmaceutical solid dosage forms such as tablets comprising HPMC and xanthan gum, carrageenan, and mixtures thereof, or HPMC and castor oil or maltodextrin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Cynthia Gulian, Walter G. Gowan, Kishor B. Parekh, Joseph M. Morris, Thomas J. Markley, Dennis C. Wieand, Gerard P. McNally
  • Subcoated simulated capsule-like medicament
    Publication number: 20020031546
    Abstract: A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising a subcoating of a mixture of a water-soluble, film-forming polymer, e.g. hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and a hydrophobic plasticizer, e.g. castor oil, which promotes a smooth uniform and substantially bubble free outer coating, e.g. gelatin, for the capsule-like medicament; capsule-like medicaments which are slightly bowed in shape; and a process of making such medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Kishor B. Parekh, Dennis C. Wieand, Jean B. Leasure
  • Subcoated simulated capsule-like medicament
    Patent number: 6326026
    Abstract: A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising a subcoating of a mixture of a water-soluble, film-forming polymer, e.g. hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and a hydrophobic plasticizer, e.g. castor oil, which promotes a smooth uniform and substantially bubble free outer coating, e.g. gelatin, for the capsule-like medicament; capsule-like medicaments which are slightly bowed in shape; and a process of making such medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Kishor B. Parekh, Dennis C. Wieand, Jean B. Leasure
  • Subcoated simulated capsule-like medicament
    Patent number: 6214380
    Abstract: A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising a subcoating of a mixture of a water-soluble, film-forming polymer, e.g. hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and a hydrophobic plasticizer, e.g. castor oil, which promotes a smooth uniform and substantially bubble free outer coating, e.g. gelatin, for the capsule-like medicament; capsule-like medicaments which are slightly bowed in shape; and a process of making such medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Kishor B. Parekh, Dennis C. Wieand, Jean B. Leasure
  • Subcoated simulated capsule-like medicament
    Patent number: 6120801
    Abstract: A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising a subcoating of a mixture of a water-soluble, film-forming polymer, e.g. hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and a hydrophobic plasticizer, e.g. castor oil, which promotes a smooth uniform and substantially bubble free outer coating, e.g. gelatin, for the capsule-like medicament; capsule-like medicaments which are slightly bowed in shape; and a process of making such medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Kishor B. Parekh, Dennis C. Wieand, Jean B. Leasure
  • Subcoated simulated capsule-like medicament
    Patent number: 5916592
    Abstract: A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising a subcoating of a mixture of a water-soluble, film-forming polymer, e.g. hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and a hydrophobic plasticizer e.g. castor oil, which promotes a smooth uniform and substantially bubble free outer coating, e.g. gelatin, for the capsule-like medicament; capsule-like medicaments which are slightly bowed in shape; and a process of making such medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Kishor B. Parekh, Dennis C. Wieand, Jean B. Leasure
  • Process of preparing a subcoated simulated capsule-like medicament
    Patent number: 5770225
    Abstract: A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising a subcoating of a mixture of a water-soluble, film-forming polymer, e.g. hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and a hydrophobic plasticizer, e.g. castor oil, which promotes a smooth uniform and substantially bubble free outer coating, e.g. gelatin, for the capsule-like medicament; capsule-like medicaments which are slightly bowed in shape; and a process of making such medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Kishor B. Parekh, Dennis C. Wieand, Jean B. Leasure
  • Subcoated simulated capsule-like medicament
    Patent number: 5658589
    Abstract: A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising a subcoating of a mixture of a water-soluble, film-forming polymer, e.g. hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and a hydrophobic plasticizer, e.g. castor oil, which promotes a smooth uniform and substantially bubble free outer coating, e.g. gelatin, for the capsule-like medicament; capsule-like medicaments which are slightly bowed in shape; and a process of making such medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Kishor B. Parekh, Dennis C. Wieand, Jean Berger Eble
  • Granulation process for producing an acetaminophen and diphenhydramine hydrochloride composition and composition produced by same
    Patent number: 5635208
    Abstract: A granulation process for preparing a solid dosage form containing acetaminophen and diphenhydramine hydrochloride, as active agents is disclosed. In addition, the solid dosage form produced by the process is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Kishor B. Parekh, Peter F. Eisenhardt, Robert Hitchner