Patents by Inventor Mary E. Roberts

Mary E. Roberts 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: 6221400
    Abstract: The present invention describes formulations of nanoparticulate HIV protease inhibitors comprising a cellulosic surface stabilizer. The nanoparticulate formulations have an increased rate of dissolution in vitro, an increased rate of absorption in vivo, a decreased fed/fasted ratio variability, and a decreased variability in absorption. The present invention is also directed to methods of making the novel formulations. In particular, nanoparticulate formulations of HIV type 1 (HIV-1) and type 2 (HIV-2) protease inhibitors are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Elan Pharma International Limited
    Inventors: Gary G. Liversidge, David A. Engers, Mary E. Roberts, Stephen B. Ruddy, Sui-Ming Wong, Shuqian Xu
  • Patent number: 6068858
    Abstract: The present invention describes formulations of nanoparticulate HIV protease inhibitors comprising a cellulosic surface stabilizer. The nanoparticulate formulations have an increased rate of dissolution in vitro, an increased rate of absorption in vivo, a decreased fed/fasted ratio variability, and a decreased variability in absorption. The present invention is also directed to methods of making the novel formulations. In particular, nanoparticulate formulations of HIV type 1 (HIV-1) and type 2 (HV-2) protease inhibitors are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Elan Pharma International Limited
    Inventors: Gary G. Liversidge, David A. Engers, Mary E. Roberts, Stephen B. Ruddy, Sui-Ming Wong, Shuqian Xu
  • Patent number: 6045829
    Abstract: The present invention describes formulations of nanoparticulate HIV protease inhibitors comprising a cellulosic surface stabilizer. The nanoparticulate formulations have an increased rate of dissolution in vitro, an increase rate of absorption in vivo, a decreased fed/fasted ratio variability, and a decreased variability in absorption. The present invention is also directed to methods of making the novel formulations. In particular, nanoparticulate formulations of HIV type 1 (HIV-1) and type 2 (HIV-2) protease inhibitors are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Elan Pharma International Limited
    Inventors: Gary G. Liversidge, David A. Engers, Mary E. Roberts, Stephen B. Ruddy, Sui-Ming Wong, Shuqian Xu
  • Patent number: 5718919
    Abstract: There is described a composition comprised of nanoparticles of a therapeutic agent having a surface modifier adsorbed on the surface thereof. The present composition is characterized in that the therapeutic agent is ibuprofen or fenoprofen which is substantially enriched in the R(-) enantiomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: NanoSystems L.L.C.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, Mary E. Roberts
  • Patent number: 5593657
    Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising nanoparticles of a barium salt having associated with its surface non-ionic and anionic stabilizers; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: NanoSystems L.L.C.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, W. Mark Eickhoff, Gary Liversidge, Mary E. Roberts
  • Patent number: 5531979
    Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising iodophenoxy alkanes and iodophenyl ethers as the x-ray producing agents in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable clay in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Sterling Winthrop Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, Mary E. Roberts, Gregory L. McIntire, Eugene R. Cooper, Edward R. Bacon
  • Patent number: 5492687
    Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising iodophenoxy alkylene ethers and pharmaceutically acceptable clays in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Sterling Winthrop Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, Gregory L. McIntire, Mary E. Roberts, Edward R. Bacon
  • Patent number: 5484585
    Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising iodobenzoic acid derivatives as the x-ray producing agents in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable clay in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Sterling-Winthrop Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, Gregory L. McIntire, Mary E. Roberts, Brent D. Douty, Eugene R. Cooper
  • Patent number: 5476646
    Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a nonionic x-ray producing agent in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable clay in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Sterling Winthrop Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, Gregory L. McIntire, Mary E. Roberts, John L. Toner
  • Patent number: 5472682
    Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is ##STR2## or --SO.sub.2 --; Z is H, halo, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl each of which may be optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy or lower-alkoxy carbonyl; lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy;n is 1-5;y is 0-4; andw is 1-4;in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable clay; and method for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Sterling Winthrop Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, Mary E. Roberts, Gregory L. McIntire, Eugene R. Cooper, Kimberly G. Estep
  • Patent number: 5424056
    Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising an iodoaniline derivative as the x-ray producing agent in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable clay in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: Sterling Wintrhop Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, Gregory L. McIntire, Mary E. Roberts, Thomas J. Caulifield, Eugene R. Cooper
  • Patent number: 5360604
    Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a crystalline organic constrast agent in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable clay in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Sterling Winthrop Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, Mary E. Roberts, Gregory L. McIntire, Eugene R. Cooper, Carl R. Illig