Patents by Inventor Mohannad Shawer

Mohannad Shawer 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).

  • Publication number: 20230140895
    Abstract: A suspension includes an ophthalmic active ingredient suspended in a formulation vehicle including a suspending agent and a non-ionic cellulose derivative. The ophthalmic active agent is present as particles having DV90 < 5 µm and Dv50< 1 µm. The suspension may be administered to a patient for treating an ophthalmic inflammatory condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Mohannad Shawer, Eric Phillips, Martin J. Coffey
  • Patent number: 11534395
    Abstract: A suspension includes an ophthalmic active ingredient suspended in a formulation vehicle including a suspending agent and a non-ionic cellulose derivative. The ophthalmic active agent is present as particles having Dv90<5 ?m and Dv50<1 ?m. The suspension may be administered to a patient for treating an ophthalmic inflammatory condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Mohannad Shawer, Eric Phillips, Martin J. Coffey
  • Publication number: 20200214977
    Abstract: A suspension includes an ophthalmic active ingredient suspended in a formulation vehicle including a suspending agent and a non-ionic cellulose derivative. The ophthalmic active agent is present as particles having Dv90<5 ?m and Dv50<1 ?m. The suspension may be administered to a patient for treating an ophthalmic inflammatory condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Mohannad Shawer, Eric Phillips, Martin J. Coffey
  • Patent number: 10596107
    Abstract: A suspension includes an ophthalmic active ingredient suspended in a formulation vehicle including a suspending agent and a non-ionic cellulose derivative. The ophthalmic active agent is present as particles having Dv90<5 ?m and Dv50<1 ?m. The suspension may be administered to a patient for treating an ophthalmic inflammatory condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Mohannad Shawer, Eric Phillips, Martin J. Coffey
  • Publication number: 20180215788
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions featuring a first compound that is a linear peptidic NPR-B agonist and a second compound that is a prostaglandin agonist or a ?-adrenergic antagonist, which are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of ophthalmic disorders such as glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Anneli Savinainen, Mohannad Shawer
  • Publication number: 20160213609
    Abstract: A suspension includes an ophthalmic active ingredient suspended in a formulation vehicle including a suspending agent and a non-ionic cellulose derivative. The ophthalmic active agent is present as particles having Dv90<5 ?m and Dv50<1 ?m. The suspension may be administered to a patient for treating an ophthalmic inflammatory condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Mohannad Shawer, Eric Phillips, Martin J. Coffey
  • Publication number: 20130310557
    Abstract: Amorphous solid-state form of (R)-(+)-7-(3-amino-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-azepin-1-yl)-1-cyclopropyl-8-chloro-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid is characterized by at least one of: (a) an X-ray powder diffraction (“XRPD”) spectrum that comprises peaks at 2? angles of 6.9-7.1, 9.4, 10.6-10.7, and 13.4-13.7°±0.2°, and a diffuse halo pattern at 11-30°; and (b) a DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) melting peak at about 267-272° C. The amorphous solid is prepared by rapid precipitation from a saturated or supersaturated solution of besifloxacin free base in a solvent comprising at least benzyl alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Mohannad Shawer, Phillips Eric, Harry M. King, JR.
  • Patent number: 8518935
    Abstract: Amorphous solid-state form of (R)-(+)-7-(3-amino-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-azepin-1-yl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid is characterized by at least one of: (a) an X-ray powder diffraction (“XRPD”) spectrum that comprises peaks at 2? angles of 6.9-7.1, 9.4, 10.6-10.7, and 13.4-13.7°±0.2°, and a diffuse halo pattern at 11-30°; and (b) a DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) melting peak at about 267-272° C. The amorphous solid is prepared by rapid precipitation from a saturated or supersaturated solution of besifloxacin free base in a solvent comprising at least benzyl alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Mohannad Shawer, Eric Phillips, Harry M. King, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120252756
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprises a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight in the range from about 1,000 to about 10,000, and a water-soluble cellulose derivative having a molecular weight in the range from about 50,000 to 120,000. The composition can further comprise boric acid and/or phosphate, a non-ionic surfactant, and/or an ophthalmic therapeutic agent. The composition is effective in treating, controlling, ameliorating, or reversing one or more conditions or symptoms of dry eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Martin J. Coffey, Reza Haque, Ngumah Quintus, Mohannad Shawer, Jinzhong Zhang
  • Patent number: 8173169
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical tablets comprising modafinil particles, processes for preparing such pharmaceutical tablets, and methods of treating a disease or disorder using the pharmaceutical tablet of the invention. In particular, the pharmaceutical tablet of the invention comprises modafinil particles and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, wherein the modafinil particles have a size distribution such that at least about 65% of the modafinil particles have a diameter greater than 220 microns and the tablet is bioequivalent to PROVIGIL®. The pharmaceutical tablet of the invention is prepared by a dry granulation method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Hikma Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Mohannad Shawer, AlSayed AlArabi Sallam, Dalia Jawhari
  • Publication number: 20110319502
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable preservative and a material selected from the group consisting of D-glucose, sucrose, maltose, D-mannose, trehalose, glutamic acid, mixtures thereof, and combinations thereof, wherein the formulation has enhanced preservative efficacy against spore-forming microorganisms. The formulation can further comprise boric acid and/or phosphate. A method for enhancing the preservative efficacy of a pharmaceutical formulation against spore-forming microorganisms, comprising adding a pharmaceutically acceptable preservative, and a material selected from the group consisting of D-glucose, sucrose, maltose, D-mannose, trehalose, glutamic acid, mixtures thereof, and combinations thereof, to the pharmaceutical formulation. The formulation optionally includes an active agent for treating or controlling a disease or disorder of the eye. The formulation may be used to treat, clean, disinfect, store, wet, or rewet contact lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Martin J. Coffey, Mohannad Shawer
  • Publication number: 20110237605
    Abstract: A molecular crystal form of (S)-3-(2,5-dimethyl-6-(4-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-2-yl)piperidin-1-yl)pyrimidin-4-ylamino)-2-(4-methoxyphenylsulfonamido)propanoic acid is characterized by an X-ray powder diffraction (“XRPD”) spectrum that comprises peaks at 2? angles of 7.44, 14.80, 16.64, and 23.04±0.2°. The molecular crystal can be formulated into pharmaceutical composition for treating or controlling diseases resulting from pathological angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Eric Phillips, Mohannad Shawer
  • Publication number: 20110144329
    Abstract: Amorphous solid-state form of (R)-(+)-7-(3-amino-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-azepin-1-yl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid is characterized by at least one of: (a) an X-ray powder diffraction (“XRPD”) spectrum that comprises peaks at 2? angles of 6.9-7.1, 9.4, 10.6-10.7, and 13.4-13.7°±0.2°, and a diffuse halo pattern at 11-30°; and (b) a DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) melting peak at about 267-272° C. The amorphous solid is prepared by rapid precipitation from a saturated or supersaturated solution of besifloxacin free base in a solvent comprising at least benzyl alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Mohannad Shawer, Eric Phillips, Harry M. King, JR.
  • Publication number: 20070275057
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical tablets comprising modafinil particles, processes for preparing such pharmaceutical tablets, and methods of treating a disease or disorder using the pharmaceutical tablet of the invention. In particular, the pharmaceutical tablet of the invention comprises modafinil particles and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, wherein the modafinil particles have a size distribution such that at least about 65% of the modafinil particles have a diameter greater than 220 microns and the tablet is bioequivalent to PROVIGIL®. The pharmaceutical tablet of the invention is prepared by a dry granulation method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS
    Inventors: Mohannad Shawer, AlSayed Sallam, Dalia Jawhari
  • Publication number: 20040234588
    Abstract: The present compositions comprise a microemulsion as a carrier for a bioactive agent, especially a polynucleotide, for example, DNA or RNA, said microemuslion comprising a lipid core which is surrounded by a monolayer of at least one amphipathic lipid and at least one lipidized polymer, the lipidized polymer preferably comprising a lipidized protein or polypeptide in combination with a bioactive agent which is dissolved within or dispersed into one or more of the lipid core or the amphipathic lipid or which is associated with the surface of the microemulsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Donghao Robert Lu, Mohannad Shawer