Patents by Inventor Laman Alani

Laman Alani 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: 20160089438
    Abstract: The current invention provides a controlled release oral solid formulation of levodopa comprising levodopa, a decarboxylase inhibitor, and a carboxylic acid. Also provided by this invention is multiparticulate, controlled release oral solid formulations of levodopa comprising: i) a controlled release component comprising a mixture of levodopa, a decarboxylase inhibitor and a rate controlling excipient; ii) a carboxylic acid component; and iii) an immediate release component comprising a mixture of levodopa and a decarboxylase inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Ann Hsu, Jim Kou, Laman Alani
  • Patent number: 8895051
    Abstract: A flavoring system for a liquid pharmaceutical composition and pharmaceutical compositions containing such flavoring systems are disclosed. Flavoring systems of the invention include at least one sweetening agent, at least two flavored ingredients, and at least one flavor modifier selected from the group consisting of citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, and mixtures thereof. At least two of the flavored ingredients are selected from the group consisting of a vanilla flavored ingredient, a peppermint flavored ingredient, a menthol flavored ingredient, a cotton candy flavored ingredient, and mixtures thereof. The one or more sweetening agents comprise glycerin, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, saccharin sodium, acesulfame potassium, high fructose corn syrup, and/or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventors: Laman Alani, Donald P. Gauwitz, Dilip Kaul, John M. Lipari, Soumojeet Ghosh, Kennan C. Marsh, Richard H. Whelan, Vanik D. Petrossian
  • Publication number: 20140296328
    Abstract: The present invention is an ophthalmic composition containing a relatively high concentration of olopatadine. The composition is typically an ophthalmic aqueous solution containing relatively high concentrations of olopatadine solubilized within the solution. The composition is preferably capable of providing enhanced relief from symptoms of ocular allergic conjunctivitis, particularly late phase symptoms of ocular allergic conjunctivitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel A. Gamache, Laman Alani, Malay Ghosh, Francisco Javier Galan, Nuria Carreras Perdiguer, Onkar N. Singh
  • Patent number: 8791154
    Abstract: The present invention is an ophthalmic composition containing a relatively high concentration of olopatadine. The composition is typically an ophthalmic aqueous solution containing relatively high concentrations of olopatadine solubilized within the solution. The composition is preferably capable of providing enhanced relief from symptoms of ocular allergic conjunctivitis, particularly late phase symptoms of ocular allergic conjunctivitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Gamache, Laman Alani, Malay Ghosh, Francisco Javier Galán, Núria Carreras Perdiguer, Onkar N. Singh
  • Publication number: 20140179721
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 5° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Joerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20140162990
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating an ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infection comprising treating the infected tissue with a suspension composition comprising finafloxacin or a finafloxacin derivative. The present invention also relates to antimicrobial compositions comprising finafloxacin free base or a finafloxacin derivative. The compositions are suitable for the treatment of ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Brent G. Boudreaux, Mark J. Bridle, Bryan H. Huynh, Malay Ghosh, Masood A. Chowhan, Laman Alani, Bhagwati P. Kabra
  • Patent number: 8691878
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Jeorg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20130252985
    Abstract: A flavoring system for a liquid pharmaceutical composition and pharmaceutical compositions containing such flavoring systems are disclosed. Flavoring systems of the invention include at least one sweetening agent, at least two flavored ingredients, and at least one flavor modifier selected from the group consisting of citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, and mixtures thereof. At least two of the flavored ingredients are selected from the group consisting of a vanilla flavored ingredient, a peppermint flavored ingredient, a menthol flavored ingredient, a cotton candy flavored ingredient, and mixtures thereof. The one or more sweetening agents comprise glycerin, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, saccharin sodium, acesulfame potassium, high fructose corn syrup, and/or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Laman Alani, Donald P. Gauwitz, Dilip Kaul, John M. Lipari, Soumojeet Ghosh, Kennan C. Marsh
  • Patent number: 8501219
    Abstract: A flavoring system for a liquid pharmaceutical composition and pharmaceutical compositions containing such flavoring systems are disclosed. Flavoring systems of the invention include at least one sweetening agent, at least two flavored ingredients, and at least one flavor modifier selected from the group consisting of citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, and mixtures thereof. At least two of the flavored ingredients are selected from the group consisting of a vanilla flavored ingredient, a peppermint flavored ingredient, a menthol flavored ingredient, a cotton candy flavored ingredient, and mixtures thereof. The one or more sweetening agents comprise glycerin, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, saccharin sodium, acesulfame potassium, high fructose corn syrup, and/or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Laman Alani, Donald P. Gauwitz, Dilip Kaul, John M. Lipari, Soumojeet Ghosh, Kennan C. Marsh, Richard H. Whelan, Vanik D. Petrossian
  • Patent number: 8454998
    Abstract: The current invention provides a controlled release oral solid formulation of levodopa comprising levodopa, a decarboxylase inhibitor, and a carboxylic acid. Also provided by this invention is multiparticulate, controlled release oral solid formulations of levodopa comprising: i) a controlled release component comprising a mixture of levodopa, a decarboxylase inhibitor and a rate controlling excipient; ii) a carboxylic acid component; and iii) an immediate release component comprising a mixture of levodopa and a decarboxylase inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Impax Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Hsu, Jim H. Kou, Laman Alani
  • Patent number: 8414921
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising fixed-dose combinations of a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor and metformin, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating Type 2 diabetes with such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ashkan Kamali, Laman Alani, Kyle A. Fliszar, Soumojeet Ghosh, Monica Tijerina
  • Patent number: 8399015
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Joerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8377474
    Abstract: The current invention provides a controlled release oral solid formulation of levodopa comprising levodopa, a decarboxylase inhibitor, and a carboxylic acid. Also provided by this invention is multiparticulate, controlled release oral solid formulations of levodopa comprising: i) a controlled release component comprising a mixture of levodopa, a decarboxylase inhibitor and a rate controlling excipient; ii) a carboxylic acid component; and iii) an immediate release component comprising a mixture of levodopa and a decarboxylase inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Impax Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Hsu, Jim H. Kou, Laman Alani
  • Publication number: 20130004578
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical dosage formulation, and more particularly, a pharmaceutical dosage formulation comprising an HIV protease inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: ABBVIE INC.
    Inventors: Jörg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Jörg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8333990
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Joerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20120295967
    Abstract: The present invention is an ophthalmic composition containing a relatively high concentration of olopatadine. The composition is typically an ophthalmic aqueous solution containing relatively high concentrations of olopatadine solubilized within the solution. The composition is preferably capable of providing enhanced relief from symptoms of ocular allergic conjunctivitis, particularly late phase symptoms of ocular allergic conjunctivitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel A. Gamache, Laman Alani, Malay Ghosh, Francisco Javier Galán, Núria Carreras Perdiguer, Onkar N. Singh
  • Patent number: 8309613
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Joerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8268349
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Joerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20120177731
    Abstract: The current invention provides a controlled release oral solid formulation of levodopa comprising levodopa, a decarboxylase inhibitor, and a carboxylic acid. Also provided by this invention is multiparticulate, controlled release oral solid formulations of levodopa comprising: i) a controlled release component comprising a mixture of levodopa, a decarboxylase inhibitor and a rate controlling excipient; ii) a carboxylic acid component; and iii) an immediate release component comprising a mixture of levodopa and a decarboxylase inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Impax Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Hsu, Jim H. Kou, Laman Alani
  • Patent number: 8025899
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Gunther Berndl, Joerg Rosenberg, Bernd Liepold, Joerg Breitenbach, Ulrich Reinhold, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh