Patents by Inventor Ngoc N. Lu

Ngoc N. Lu 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).

  • Injectable ropinirole compositions and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 9155695
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided that utilize an injectable ropinirole having a therapeutically effective amount of ropinirole in an aqueous solvent, the composition having a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.5. The compositions and methods provided contain less than 3% by weight of impurities and are suitable for administration by infusion pumps. In some embodiments, the compositions are made in an oxygen free environment and/or are made with an antioxidant to reduce impurities and improve stability. In some embodiments, the compositions provided are utilized to treat Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Schmitz, Roger E. Harrington, Carmen E. Snaza, Keith R. Hildebrand, Ngoc N. Lu
  • INJECTABLE ROPINIROLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20140275202
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided that utilize an injectable ropinirole having a therapeutically effective amount of ropinirole in an aqueous solvent, the composition having a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.5. The compositions and methods provided contain less than 3% by weight of impurities and are suitable for administration by infusion pumps. In some embodiments, the compositions are made in an oxygen free environment and/or are made with an antioxidant to reduce impurities and improve stability. In some embodiments, the compositions provided are utilized to treat Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Schmitz, Roger E. Harrington, Carmen E. Snaza, Keith R. Hildebrand, Ngoc N. Lu