Patents by Inventor Laura Weston

Laura Weston 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).

  • Pharmaceutical formulations useful for inhibiting acid secretion and methods for making and using them
    Publication number: 20150202226
    Abstract: In one general aspect of the present invention, pharmaceutical formulations comprising both a proton pump inhibitor microencapsulated or dry coated with a material that enhances the shelf-life of the pharmaceutical composition and one or more antacid are described. In another general aspect of the present invention, pharmaceutical formulations comprising both a proton pump inhibitor microencapsulated or dry coated with a taste-masking material and one or more antacid are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: SANTARUS, INC.
    Inventors: Warren Hall, Kay Olmstead, Laura Weston
  • Pharmaceutical formulations useful for inhibiting acid secretion and methods for making and using them
    Patent number: 8993599
    Abstract: In one general aspect of the present invention, pharmaceutical formulations comprising both a proton pump inhibitor microencapsulated or dry coated with a material that enhances the shelf-life of the pharmaceutical composition and one or more antacid are described. In another general aspect of the present invention, pharmaceutical formulations comprising both a proton pump inhibitor microencapsulated or dry coated with a taste-masking material and one or more antacid are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Santarus, Inc.
    Inventors: Warren Hall, Kay Olmstead, Laura Weston
  • PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION AND METHOD FOR TREATING ACID CAUSED GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20140370104
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations in the form of a powder for suspension comprising at least one proton pump inhibitor in micronized form; at least one antacid; and at least one suspending agents are provided herein. Also provided herein are methods for making and using pharmaceutical formulations comprising at least one proton pump inhibitor and at least one antacid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Santarus, Inc.
    Inventors: Warren HALL, Kay OLMSTEAD, Laura WESTON
  • NOVEL FORMULATIONS OF PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USING THESE FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20140271853
    Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of a proton pump inhibiting agent and at least one buffering agent that have been found to possess improved bioavailability, chemical stability, physical stability, dissolution profiles, disintegration times, as well as other improved pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, chemical and/or physical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SANTARUS, INC.
    Inventors: Warren Hall, Laura Weston, Kay Olmstead, Laura Gallo, Craig Bowe
  • Pharmaceutical Formulation And Method For Treating Acid-Caused Gastrointestinal Disorders
    Publication number: 20100297220
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations in the form of a powder for suspension comprising at least one proton pump inhibitor in micronized form; at least one antacid; and at lest one suspending agents are provided herein. Also provided herein are methods for making and using pharmaceutical formulations comprising at least one proton pump inhibitor and at least one antacid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: SANTARUS, INC
    Inventors: Warren Hall, Kay Olmstead, Laura Weston
  • NOVEL FORMULATIONS OF PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USING THESE FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20090092658
    Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of a proton pump inhibiting agent and at least one buffering agent that have been found to possess improved bioavailability, chemical stability, physical stability, dissolution profiles, disintegration times, as well as other improved pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, chemical and/or physical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Warren Hall, Laura Weston, Kay Olmstead, Laura Gallo, Craig Bowe
  • Pharmaceutical formulations useful for inhibiting acid secretion and methods for making and using them
    Publication number: 20060204585
    Abstract: In one general aspect of the present invention, pharmaceutical formulations comprising both a proton pump inhibitor microencapsulated or dry coated with a material that enhances the shelf-life of the pharmaceutical composition and one or more antacid are described. In another general aspect of the present invention, pharmaceutical formulations comprising both a proton pump inhibitor microencapsulated or dry coated with a taste-masking material and one or more antacid are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Warren Hall, Kay Olmstead, Laura Weston
  • Pharmaceutical formulatins useful for inhibiting acid secretion and methods for making and using them
    Publication number: 20050037070
    Abstract: In one general aspect of the present invention, pharmaceutical formulations comprising both a proton pump inhibitor microencapsulated with a material that enhances the shelf-life of the pharmaceutical composition and one or more antacid are described. In another general aspect of the present invention, pharmaceutical formulations comprising both a proton pump inhibitor microencapsulated with a taste-masking material and one or more antacid are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Warren Hall, Kay Olmstead, Laura Weston
  • Pharmaceutical formulation and method for treating acid-caused gastrointestinal disorders
    Publication number: 20050031700
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations in the form of a powder for suspension comprising at least one proton pump inhibitor in micronized form; at least one antacid; and at lest one suspending agents are provided herein. Also provided herein are methods for making and using pharmaceutical formulations comprising at least one proton pump inhibitor and at least one antacid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Warren Hall, Kay Olmstead, Laura Weston