Patents by Inventor Michael Vachon
Michael Vachon 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).
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Patent number: 11806433Abstract: Described herein are alcohol-resistant oral pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms that exhibit reduced drug release in the presence of alcohol. The compositions comprise a substrate comprising a controlled release formulation of lorazepam and an alcohol-resistant coating surrounding the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: EDGEMONT PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC TRUSTInventors: Douglas Saltel, Michael Vachon
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Publication number: 20200375906Abstract: Described herein are alcohol-resistant oral pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms that exhibit reduced drug release in the presence of alcohol. The compositions comprise a substrate comprising a controlled release formulation of lorazepam and an alcohol-resistant coating surrounding the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Douglas SALTEL, Michael VACHON
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Publication number: 20160228378Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for delivering lorazepam in a prolonged fashion is achieved with prolonged release lorazepam pharmaceutical beads. The composition typically contains sustained release lorazepam beads and delayed sustained release lorazepam beads. The composition can provide once daily dosing that maintains 24 hour therapeutic effect under steady state conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Edgemont Pharmaceuticals, LLCInventors: Douglas A. Saltel, Michael Vachon
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Publication number: 20150190345Abstract: Controlled release of lorazepam can provide enhanced dosing options including once daily dosing that provides 24 hour therapeutic effect under steady state conditions. The pharmaceutical composition can provide substantially zero order release and 90% release within 7 to 12 hours in a pharmaceutical dissolution test. The release can be achieved using polyethylene oxide as a matrix polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Douglas A. Saltel, Michael Vachon
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Publication number: 20150174078Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for delivering lorazepam in a prolonged fashion is achieved with prolonged release lorazepam pharmaceutical beads. The composition typically contains sustained release lorazepam beads and delayed sustained release lorazepam beads. The composition can provide once daily dosing that maintains 24 hour therapeutic effect under steady state conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: EDGEMONT PHARMACEUTICALSInventors: Douglas A. Saltel, Michael Vachon
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Publication number: 20150110874Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for delivering lorazepam in a prolonged fashion is achieved with prolonged release lorazepam pharmaceutical beads. The composition typically contains sustained release lorazepam beads and delayed sustained release lorazepam beads. The composition can provide once daily dosing that maintains 24 hour therapeutic effect under steady state conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Douglas A. Saltel, Michael Vachon
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Patent number: 8999393Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for delivering lorazepam in a prolonged fashion is achieved with prolonged release lorazepam pharmaceutical beads. The composition typically contains sustained release lorazepam beads and delayed sustained release lorazepam beads. The composition can provide once daily dosing that maintains 24 hour therapeutic effect under steady state conditions.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Edgemont Pharmaceuticals LLCInventors: Douglas A. Saltel, Michael Vachon
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Publication number: 20140187842Abstract: Device for the neutralization and disposal of unused human or animal pharmaceutical medicament. The device comprises a disposal device material that contains one or more disposal device agents. The disposal device material may also contain additional components to promote mixing, or neutralization of the active agent of the medicament. The disposal device material can be in the form of pellets, beads, beadlets, granules, or the like, and can be incorporated into a disposal device reservoir. The disposal device can be dispensed with a medicament, and the device can be used when the patient has finished using the medicament and there is material left over for disposal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: QRxPharma Ltd.Inventors: John W. Holaday, Edward M. Rudnic, Beth A. Burnside, Marcus Schestopol, Donald Treacy, Michael Vachon, Sean Higgins, Gary W. Pace
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Patent number: 8703202Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage form comprising fenofibrate, phospholipid, a buffer salt, a water-soluble bulking agent selected from maltodextrin, mannitol, and combinations thereof, a cellulosic additive, beads or crystals of a pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble excipient support material, a polyvinylpyrrolidone or crospovidone, croscarmellose sodium, granular mannitol, sodium dodecyl sulfate, silicon dioxide, and a stearate, wherein the fenofibrate is in the form of microparticles, and wherein at least a portion of the phospholipid is coated on the surfaces of the fenofibrate microparticles, the phospholipid coated microparticles are embedded in a matrix comprising the water-soluble bulking agent, phospholipid that is not coated on the microparticles, the buffer salt and the cellulosic additive, and the matrix is coated on up to 100% of the surfaces of the beads or crystals of the excipient support material.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Jagotec AGInventors: Michael Vachon, Mishra K. Awadhesh, Robert A. Snow, Pol-Henri Guivarc'h
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Patent number: 8586094Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage form comprising fenofibrate, phospholipid, a buffer salt, a water-soluble bulking agent selected from maltodextrin, mannitol, and combinations thereof, a cellulosic additive, beads or crystals of a pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble excipient support material, a polyvinylpyrrolidone or crospovidone, croscarmellose sodium, granular mannitol, sodium dodecyl sulfate, silicon dioxide, and a stearate, wherein the fenofibrate is in the form of microparticles, and wherein at least a portion of the phospholipid is coated on the surfaces of the fenofibrate microparticles, the phospholipid coated microparticles are embedded in a matrix comprising the water-soluble bulking agent, phospholipid that is not coated on the microparticles, the buffer salt and the cellulosic additive, and the matrix is coated on up to 100% of the surfaces of the beads or crystals of the excipient support material.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2003Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Jagotec AGInventors: Michael Vachon, Mishra K. Awadesh, Robert A. Snow, Pol-Henri Guivarc'H
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Publication number: 20130022646Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations containing opioid components that each has a release profile. The components may provide immediate or controlled release of the opioid. The invention is also directed to methods of controlling release of one or more opioid compounds and methods of treating pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, Michael Vachon, Gary W. Pace
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Publication number: 20120321674Abstract: Abuse resistant pharmaceutical formulations are provided that contain one or more abusable drugs and one or more abuse deterrent components. The abuse deterrent component(s) prevent the abusable drug(s) from being removed/extracted to an appreciable extent and/or rate. The abuse deterrent component(s) may be in the form of pellets, beads, beadlets, granules, powders, or the like, and may comprise a core that contains a material that is both hydrophilic and hydrophobic, and optionally a pH-dependent coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Michael Vachon, Edward M. RUDNIC
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Publication number: 20120321716Abstract: Abuse resistant pharmaceutical formulations are provided that contain one or more abusable drugs and one or more abuse deterrent components. The abuse deterrent component(s) prevent the abusable drug(s) from being removed/extracted to an appreciable extent and/or rate. The abuse deterrent component(s) may be in the form of pellets, beads, beadlets, granules, powders, or the like, and may comprise a core that contains a material that is both hydrophilic and hydrophobic, and optionally a pH-dependent coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Michael VACHON, Edward M. RUDNIC
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Publication number: 20110195989Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations containing opioid components that each has a release profile. The components may provide immediate or controlled release of the opioid. The invention is also directed to methods of controlling release of one or more opioid compounds and methods of treating pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, Michael Vachon, Gary W. Pace, Joseph Berry, Felix de la Iglesia
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Publication number: 20060257494Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage form comprising fenofibrate, phospholipid, a buffer salt, a water-soluble bulking agent selected from maltodextrin, mannitol, and combinations thereof, a cellulosic additive, beads or crystals of a pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble excipient support material, a polyvinylpyrrolidone or crospovidone, croscarmellose sodium, granular mannitol, sodium dodecyl sulfate, silicon dioxide, and a stearate, wherein the fenofibrate is in the form of microparticles, and wherein at least a portion of the phospholipid is coated on the surfaces of the fenofibrate microparticles, the phospholipid coated microparticles are embedded in a matrix comprising the water-soluble bulking agent, phospholipid that is not coated on the microparticles, the buffer salt and the cellulosic additive, and the matrix is coated on up to 100% of the surfaces of the beads or crystals of the excipient support material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Michael Vachon, Awadhesh Mishra, Robert Snow, Pol-Henri Guivarc'h
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Publication number: 20040091535Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage form comprising fenofibrate, phospholipid, a buffer salt, a water-soluble bulking agent selected from maltodextrin, mannitol, and combinations thereof, a cellulosic additive, beads or crystals of a pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble excipient support material, a polyvinylpyrrolidone or crospovidone, croscarmellose sodium, granular mannitol, sodium dodecyl sulfate, silicon dioxide, and a stearate, wherein the fenofibrate is in the form of microparticles, and wherein at least a portion of the phospholipid is coated on the surfaces of the fenofibrate microparticles, the phospholipid coated microparticles are embedded in a matrix comprising the water-soluble bulking agent, phospholipid that is not coated on the microparticles, the buffer salt and the cellulosic additive, and the matrix is coated on up to 100% of the surfaces of the beads or crystals of the excipient support material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: SKYEPHARMA CANADA INC.Inventors: Michael Vachon, Awadhesh K. Mishra, Robert A. Snow, Pol-Henri Guivarc'H