Patents by Inventor Manoj N. Shah

Manoj N. Shah 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).

  • Chewable enteric coated aspirin tablets
    Patent number: 9107835
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tablet capable of being chewed or disintegrated in the oral cavity, which comprises an enteric coated aspirin active ingredient, and preferably a lightly compressed matrix comprising directly compressible carbohydrate(s) and at least one sweetener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Manoj N. Shah, James S. Beahm, Robert Shen
  • CHEWABLE ENTERIC COATED ASPIRIN TABLETS
    Publication number: 20140248352
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tablet capable of being chewed or disintegrated in the oral cavity, which comprises an enteric coated aspirin active ingredient, and preferably a lightly compressed matrix comprising directly compressible carbohydrate(s) and at least one sweetener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: MCNEIL-PPC, INC.
    Inventors: Manoj N. Shah, James S. Beahm, Robert Shen
  • Chewable enteric coated aspirin tablets
    Patent number: 8758814
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tablet capable of being chewed or disintegrated in the oral cavity, which comprises an enteric coated aspirin active ingredient, and preferably a lightly compressed matrix comprising directly compressible carbohydrate(s) and at least one sweetener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Manoj N. Shah, James S. Beahm, Robert Shen
  • Enteric coated aspirin granules comingled with binder
    Patent number: 8057820
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tablet capable of being chewed or disintegrated in the oral cavity, which comprises an enteric coated granule comprising an intimate mixture of an aspirin active ingredient and at least one binder capable of preferentially absorbing ambient moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Manoj N. Shah, James S. Beahm, Robert Shen
  • Rapidly absorbed liquid compositions
    Patent number: 7060730
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method which provides for a faster absorption of pharmaceutically acceptable amines. The method provides a pharmaceutically acceptable amine in combination with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in a liquid form. A preferred embodiment employs pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventors: Cathy Klech Gelotte, Joanna F. Hills, Charles E. Pendley, II, Manoj N. Shah
  • Rapidly absorbed liquid compositions
    Publication number: 20040091508
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method which provides for a faster absorption of pharmaceutically acceptable amines. The method provides a pharmaceutically acceptable amine in combination with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in a liquid form. A preferred embodiment employs pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Cathy Klech Gelotte, Joanna F. Hills, Charles E. Pendley, Manoj N. Shah
  • Rapidly absorbed liquid compositions
    Publication number: 20040091507
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method which provides for a faster absorption of pharmaceutically acceptable amines. The method provides a pharmaceutically acceptable amine in combination with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in a liquid form. A preferred embodiment employs pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Cathy Klech Gelotte, Joanna F. Hills, Charles E. Pendley, Manoj N. Shah
  • Rapidly absorbed liquid compositions
    Publication number: 20030083379
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method which provides for a faster absorption of pharmaceutically acceptable amines. The method provides a pharmaceutically acceptable amine in combination with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in a liquid form. A preferred embodiment employs pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Cathy Klech Gelotte, Joanna F. Hills, Charles E. Pendley, Manoj N. Shah
  • Rapidly absorbed liquid compositions
    Publication number: 20010005729
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method which provides for a faster absorption of pharmaceutically acceptable amines. The method provides a pharmaceutically acceptable amine in combination with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in a liquid form. A preferred embodiment employs pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Publication date: June 28, 2001
    Inventors: Cathy Klech Gelotte, Joanna F. Hills, Charles E. Pendley, Manoj N. Shah
  • Rapidly absorbed liquid compositions
    Patent number: 6211246
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method which provides for a faster absorption of pharmaceutically acceptable amines. The method provides a pharmaceutically acceptable amine in combination with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in a liquid form. A preferred embodiment employs pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Cathy Klech Gelotte, Joanna F. Hills, Charles E. Pendley, II, Manoj N. Shah
  • Beverage concentrate for drug delivery
    Patent number: 5674522
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage concentrate suitable for delivering orally administrable pharmaceutical actives. The beverage concentrate contains an instant food, the pharmaceutical active, and sweetening and flavoring agents. The concentrate produces a pleasant tasting beverage when dissolved in hot water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Manoj N. Shah, Warren L. Sunshine
  • Dry mouth lozenge
    Patent number: 5614207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry mouth lozenge comprising a lozenge base, a demulcent, a humectant, and a pharmaceutically acceptable acidulent to stimulate the flow of saliva.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Manoj N. Shah, Randall G. Goodreau
  • Aqueous pharmaceutical suspension for pharmaceutical actives
    Patent number: 5409907
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical suspension composition comprising: from about 0.2% to 20% of a substantially water soluble pharmaceutical active, e.g. acetaminophen; a suspension stabilizing effective amount of xanthan gum and microcrystalline cellulose; an effective amount of taste masking compositions; and water, as well as a process for producing such aqueous pharmaceutical suspensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia M. Blase, Manoj N. Shah
  • Aqueous pharmaceutical suspension for pharmaceutical actives
    Patent number: 5272137
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical suspension composition comprising: from about 0.2% to 20% of a substantially water soluble pharmaceutical active, e.g. acetaminophen; a suspension stabilizing effective amount of xanthan gum and microcrystalline cellulose; an effective amount of taste masking compositions; and water, as well as a process for producing such aqueous pharmaceutical suspensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Assignee: McNeil-PFC, Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia M. Blase, Manoj N. Shah