Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Hughes

Patrick M. Hughes 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: 20240050726
    Abstract: Microneedle arrays for introducing an active ingredient through a skin surface of a subject can include a base layer, a plurality of microneedles projecting from the base layer, and an active ingredient. Each of the microneedles comprises an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, in which the proximal portion is attached to the base layer. Each of the microneedles comprises at least one dissolvable polymer. The active ingredient is incorporated in the elongate body, and the active ingredient is present only in the distal portion and at least internally in the distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian LIU, Xiaojie YU, Lance E. STEWARD, Guang Wei LU, Patrick M. HUGHES, Seshadri NEERVANNAN
  • Publication number: 20230256063
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising a clostridial derivative and a permeabilizing agent for intravesical instillation are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Eric A. Forssen, Patrick M. Hughes, David C. Rupp, Terrence J. Hunt, Gary Shimizu, Joseph Francis, Ron S. Broide, Ester Fernandez-Salas, Catherine Rheaume
  • Publication number: 20230256097
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising a clostridial derivative and a permeabilizing agent for intravesical instillation are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Eric A. Forssen, Patrick M. Hughes, David C. Rupp
  • Publication number: 20230165945
    Abstract: Improved dermal filler formulation comprising a hyaluronic acid and a botulinum toxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Ahmet Tezel, Wendy M. Blanda, Patrick M. Hughes, Scott M. Whitcup, James N. Chang, Michael R. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20230026451
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating an ocular condition in an eye of a patient, comprising the step of placing a biodegradable intraocular implant in an eye of the patient, the implant comprising a prostamide and a biodegradable polymer matrix that releases drug at a rate effective to sustain release of an amount of the prostamide from the implant to provide an amount of the prostamide effective to prevent or reduce a symptom of an ocular condition of the eye, wherein said ocular condition is elevated IOP and said implant is placed in an intracameral location to dilate the outflow channels of the eye emanating from Schlemm's Canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventor: Patrick M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20220370573
    Abstract: Improved dermal filler formulation comprising a hyaluronic acid and a botulinum toxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Ahmet Tezel, Wendy M. Blanda, Patrick M. Hughes, Scott M. Whitcup, James N. Chang, Michael R. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20220354865
    Abstract: Prostamide-containing biodegradable intraocular implants, prostamide compounds, prostamide-containing pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for making and using such implants and compositions for the immediate and sustained reduction of intraocular pressure and treatment of glaucoma in an eye of a patient are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick M. Hughes, Jie Shen, Michael R. Robinson, David F. Woodward, Robert M. Burk, Hui Liu, Jinping Wan, Chandrasekar Durairaj, Gyorgy F. Ambrus, Ke Wu, Danny T. Dinh
  • Publication number: 20220106388
    Abstract: Anti-angiogenesis compositions, and methods of using such compositions, useful for injection into the vitreous of human eyes are provided. Such compositions include MAAC solutions or particles present in a therapeutically effective amount, a viscosity-inducing component, and an aqueous carrier component. The compositions have viscosities at about 25° C. of at least about 10 cps or about 100 cps at a shear rate of 0.1/second. In a preferred embodiment, the viscosity at 25° C. is in the range of from about 80,000 cps to about 300,000 cps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: PATRICK M. HUGHES, GERALD W. DeVRIES, ROBERT T. LYONS, JOHN T. TROGDEN, SCOTT M. WHITCUP
  • Publication number: 20220054605
    Abstract: A biodegradable film comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a Clostridial neurotoxin is described. Methods for treating rhinitis and for treating a symptom of rhinitis by administering the biodegradable film to the nasal cavity are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Mitchell F. Brin, Patrick M. Hughes, Guang Wei Lu
  • Publication number: 20220008702
    Abstract: Microneedle arrays for introducing an active ingredient through a skin surface of a subject can include a base layer, a plurality of microneedles projecting from the base layer, and an active ingredient. Each of the microneedles comprises an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, in which the proximal portion is attached to the base layer. Each of the microneedles comprises at least one dissolvable polymer. The active ingredient is incorporated in the elongate body, and the active ingredient is present only in the distal portion and at least internally in the distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Futian LIU, Xiaojie YU, Lance E. STEWARD, Guang Wei LU, Patrick M. HUGHES, Sheshadri NEERVANNAN
  • Publication number: 20210330680
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a prostamide component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective in facilitating release of the prostamide component into an eye for an extended period of time. The prostamide component may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce a at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20210260075
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants, such as microparticles, include a prostamide component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective in facilitating release of the prostamide component into an eye for an extended period of time. The prostamide component may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the prostamide component may be encapsulated by the polymeric component. The present implants include oil-in-oil emulsified implants or microparticles. Methods of producing the present implants are also described. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce a at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick M. Hughes, Michele Boix, Christian Sarrazin, Marina Do
  • Patent number: 11078262
    Abstract: Anti-angiogenesis compositions, and methods of using such compositions, useful for injection into the vitreous of human eyes are provided. Such compositions include MAAC solutions or particles present in a therapeutically effective amount, a viscosity-inducing component, and an aqueous carrier component. The compositions have viscosities at about 25° C. of at least about 10 cps or about 100 cps at a shear rate of 0.1/second. In a preferred embodiment, the viscosity at 25° C. is in the range of from about 80,000 cps to about 300,000 cps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick M. Hughes, Gerald W. DeVries, Robert T. Lyons, John T. Trogden, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Patent number: 11065428
    Abstract: Microneedle arrays for introducing an active ingredient through a skin surface of a subject can include a base layer, a plurality of microneedles projecting from the base layer, and an active ingredient. Each of the microneedles comprises an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, in which the proximal portion is attached to the base layer. Each of the microneedles comprises at least one dissolvable polymer. The active ingredient is incorporated in the elongate body, and the active ingredient is present only in the distal portion and at least internally in the distal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Xiaojie Yu, Lance E. Steward, Guang Wei Lu, Patrick M. Hughes, Sheshadri Neervannan
  • Publication number: 20210196729
    Abstract: Biocompatibie intraocular implants include a prostamide component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective in facilitating release of the prostamide component into an eye for an extended period of time. The prostamide component may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce a at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20210121397
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a biodegradable polymer that is effective to facilitate release of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor into the vitreous of an eye for an extended period of time. The therapeutic agents of the implants may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix that is substantially free of a polyvinyl alcohol. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. EDELMAN, Patrick M. HUGHES, Thomas C. MALONE, Gerald W. DEVRIES, Joan-En CHANG-LIN, Jane-Guo SHIAH, Thierry NIVAGGIOLI, Lon T. SPADA, Wendy M. BLANDA
  • Publication number: 20210085689
    Abstract: Prostamide-containing biodegradable intraocular implants, prostamide compounds, prostamide-containing pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for making and using such implants and compositions for the immediate and sustained reduction of intraocular pressure and treatment of glaucoma in an eye of a patient are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick M. Hughes, Jie Shen, Michael R. Robinson, David F. Woodward, Robert M. Burk, Hui Liu, Jinping Wan, Chandrasekar Durairaj, Gyorgy F. Ambrus, Ke Wu, Danny T. Dinh
  • Patent number: 10881608
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a biodegradable polymer that is effective to facilitate release of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor into the vitreous of an eye for an extended period of time. The therapeutic agents of the implants may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix that is substantially free of a polyvinyl alcohol. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Edelman, Patrick M. Hughes, Thomas C. Malone, Gerald W. DeVries, Joan-En Chang-Lin, Jane-Guo Shiah, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lon T. Spada, Wendy M. Blanda
  • Patent number: 10864218
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a prostamide component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective in facilitating release of the prostamide component into an eye for an extended period of time. The prostamide component may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce a at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: Patrick M. Hughes
  • Patent number: 10792345
    Abstract: Improved dermal filler formulation comprising a hyaluronic acid and a botulinum toxin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Ahmet Tezel, Wendy M. Blanda, Patrick M. Hughes, Scott M. Whitcup, James N. Chang, Michael R. Robinson