Patents by Inventor Pamela J. Fereira

Pamela J. Fereira 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: 20170319662
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×107 reciprocal second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Publication number: 20170119855
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at en exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen A. BERRY, Pamela J. FEREIRA, Houdin DEHNAD, Anna MUCHNIK
  • Publication number: 20150231256
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen A. BERRY, Pamela J. FEREIRA, Houdin DEHNAD, Anna MUCHNIK
  • Patent number: 8992961
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Publication number: 20130251674
    Abstract: The present invention is related to materials and methods for forming polymeric delivery vehicles that reduces risk of oxidative degradation of a carried drug and the resulting compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Pamela J. Fereira, Michael Desjardin, Catherine M. Rohloff, Stephen A. Berry, Ekaterina S. Zlatkova-Karaslavova
  • Patent number: 8496943
    Abstract: The present invention is related to materials and methods for forming polymeric delivery vehicles that reduces risk of oxidative degradation of a carried drug and the resulting compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Durect Corporation
    Inventors: Pamela J. Fereira, Michael A. Desjardin, Catherine M. Rohloff, Stephen A. Berry, Ekaterina S. Zlatkova-Karaslavova
  • Patent number: 8372424
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Publication number: 20120322720
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: INTARCIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Patent number: 8268341
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Publication number: 20120208754
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: INTARCIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Patent number: 8173150
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Publication number: 20110308061
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Patent number: 8048438
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Publication number: 20110160708
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Patent number: 7919109
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Publication number: 20080226689
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Publication number: 20080226625
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Patent number: 7258869
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10?7 reciprocal second.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen A. Berry, Pamela J. Fereira, Houdin Dehnad, Anna Muchnik
  • Patent number: 7074423
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an osmotic engine useful in an osmotic delivery system for delivery of a beneficial agent in a controlled manner over a preselected administration period. By including a flowable engine comprising at least one osmotic agent and at least one fluid vehicle, the resulting osmotic engine reaches a zero order push power or push rate quickly and provides steady delivery of the beneficial agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Pamela J. Fereira, Stephen A. Berry
  • Publication number: 20040097906
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an osmotic engine useful in an osmotic delivery system for delivery of a beneficial agent in a controlled manner over a pre preselected administration period. By including a flowable engine comprising at least one osmotic agent and at least one fluid vehicle, the resulting osmotic engine reaches zero a zero order push power or push rate quickly and provides steady delivery of the beneficial agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Pamela J. Fereira, Stephen A. Berry