Patents by Inventor Leah M. Lehman

Leah M. Lehman 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: 8647665
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods for treating hot flashes by administering formulations for transdermal or transmucosal administration of estrogen. The formulations of the invention are effective at treating hot flashes at surprisingly low daily doses, preferably the lowest effective dose of estrogen to treat hot flashes, e.g., about 0.45 to about 0.6 mg of estrogen per day. The amount of estrogen which is administered produces an estimated nominal daily estrogen dose in a subject undergoing treatment of from about 10 to about 15 micrograms, and a serum estradiol level of between about 25 pg/ml to about 50 pg/ml. The preferred formulations are substantially free of malodorous, and irritation causing long-chain fatty alcohols, long-chain fatty acids, and long-chain fatty esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Antares Pharma IPL AG
    Inventors: Stephen M. Simes, Leah M. Lehman
  • Patent number: 8338400
    Abstract: Methods, formulations, and devices for providing transdermal or transmucosal delivery of testosterone to female subjects in need thereof. The formulations and methods treat symptoms of hormonal disorders including hypogonadism, female sexual desire disorder, female menopausal disorder, and adrenal insufficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Antares Pharma IPL AG
    Inventors: Leah M. Lehman, Stephen M. Simes
  • Publication number: 20120308648
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods for treating hot flashes by administering formulations for transdermal or transmucosal administration of estrogen. The formulations of the invention are effective at treating hot flashes at surprisingly low daily doses, preferably the lowest effective dose of estrogen to treat hot flashes, e.g., about 0.45 to about 0.6 mg of estrogen per day. The amount of estrogen which is administered produces an estimated nominal daily estrogen dose in a subject undergoing treatment of from about 10 to about 15 micrograms, and a serum estradiol level of between about 25 pg/ml to about 50 pg/ml. The preferred formulations are substantially free of malodorous, and irritation causing long-chain fatty alcohols, long-chain fatty acids, and long-chain fatty esters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: ANTARES PHARMA IPL AG
    Inventors: Stephen M. Simes, Leah M. Lehman
  • Patent number: 8268346
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods for treating hot flashes by administering formulations for transdermal or transmucosal administration of estrogen. The formulations of the invention are effective at treating hot flashes at surprisingly low daily doses, preferably the lowest effective dose of estrogen to treat hot flashes, e.g., about 0.45 to about 0.6 mg of estrogen per day. The amount of estrogen which is administered produces an estimated nominal daily estrogen dose in a subject undergoing treatment of from about 10 to about 15 micrograms, and a serum estradiol level of between about 25 pg/ml to about 50 pg/ml. The preferred formulations are substantially free of malodorous, and irritation causing long-chain fatty alcohols, long-chain fatty acids, and long-chain fatty esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Antares Pharma IPL AG
    Inventors: Stephen M. Simes, Leah M. Lehman
  • Publication number: 20110319376
    Abstract: Methods, formulations, and devices for providing transdermal or transmucosal delivery of testosterone to female subjects in need thereof. The formulations and methods treat symptoms of hormonal disorders including hypogonadism, female sexual desire disorder, female menopausal disorder, and adrenal insufficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Leah M. Lehman, Stephen M. Simes
  • Patent number: 8067399
    Abstract: Methods, formulations, and devices for providing transdermal or transmucosal delivery of active agents to subjects in need thereof. The formulations and methods treat symptoms of hormonal disorders including hypogonadism, female sexual desire disorder, female menopausal disorder, and adrenal insufficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Antares Pharma IPL AG
    Inventors: Leah M. Lehman, Stephen M. Simes
  • Publication number: 20110245215
    Abstract: A formulation for transdermal or transmucosal administration of an active agent. The formulation includes an active agent and a delivery vehicle comprising a C2 to C4 alkanol, a polyalcohol, and a permeation enhancer of monoalkyl ether of diethylene glycol present in an amount sufficient to provide permeation enhancement of the active agent through dermal or mucosal surfaces. The formulation is substantially free of long-chain fatty alcohols, long-chain fatty acids, and long-chain fatty esters in order to avoid undesirable odor and irritation effects caused by such compounds during use of the formulation. Also, the active agent is testosterone that is present in an amount of about 1%, the alkanol is ethanol that is present in an amount of about 46.28% to about 47.5% of the formulation; the polyalcohol is propylene glycol that is present in an amount of about 6% of the formulation; and the permeation enhancer is diethylene glycol monoethyl ether that is present in an amount of about 5% of the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Dario Norberto R. Carrara, Arnaud Grenier, Celine Besse, Stephen M. Simes, Leah M. Lehman
  • Patent number: 7470433
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to formulations for transdermal or transmucosal administration of an active agent such as estradiol. The invention is a substantially malodorous-free and irritation free transdermal formulation which is substantially free of long chain fatty alcohols, long-chain fatty acids, and long-chain fatty esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Antares Pharma IPL AG
    Inventors: Dario Norberto R. Carrara, Arnaud Grenier, Celine Besse, Stephen M. Simes, Leah M. Lehman
  • Patent number: 7198801
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to formulations for transdermal or transmucosal administration of an active agent. The invention is a substantially malodorous-free and irritation free transdermal formulation which is substantially free of long chain fatty alcohols, long-chain fatty acids, and long-chain fatty esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Antares Pharma IPL AG
    Inventors: Dario Norberto R. Carrara, Arnaud Grenier, Celine Besse, Stephen M. Simes, Leah M. Lehman
  • Publication number: 20040219197
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to formulations for transdermal or transmucosal administration of an active agent. The invention is a substantially malodorous-free and irritation free transdermal formulation which is substantially free of long chain fatty alcohols, long-chain fatty acids, and long-chain fatty esters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Dario Norberto R. Carrara, Arnaud Grenier, Celine Besse, Stephen M. Simes, Leah M. Lehman
  • Publication number: 20040198706
    Abstract: Methods, formulations, and kits for providing transdermal or transmucosal delivery of active agents to subjects in need thereof. The formulations and methods treat symptoms of hormonal disorders including hypogonadism, female sexual desire disorder, female menopausal disorder, and adrenal insufficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Dario Norberto R. Carrara, Arnaud Grenier, Celine Besse, Stephen M. Simes, Leah M. Lehman