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: 20200261358
    Abstract: Biodegradable drug delivery systems, such as extruded implants, for the sustained delivery of a protein to an ocular region of the eye or intraarticular region in the body are described. The drug delivery systems may be used to treat a variety of ocular and medical conditions, including macular degeneration. Methods for using and making the drug delivery systems are also described. The drug delivery systems can be in the form of extruded filaments configured for placement in an ocular region such as the vitreous body or anterior chamber of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Cindy W Wu, Michael R Robinson, James A. Burke, Patrick M Hughes
  • Patent number: 10668081
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    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: 10653621
    Abstract: Biodegradable drug delivery systems, such as extruded implants, for the sustained delivery of a protein to an ocular region of the eye or intraarticular region in the body are described. The drug delivery systems may be used to treat a variety of ocular and medical conditions, including macular degeneration. Methods for using and making the drug delivery systems are also described. The drug delivery systems can be in the form of extruded filaments configured for placement in an ocular region such as the vitreous body or anterior chamber of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Cindy W. Wu, Michael R. Robinson, James A. Burke, Patrick M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20200069847
    Abstract: Biocompatible, bioerodible implants and microspheres include latanoprost and a biodegradable polymer effective, when placed intraocular (such as into the subtenon space) to treat glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Michael R. Robinson, Hui Liu, Patrick M. Hughes, Lon Spada, Alazar N. Ghebremeskel
  • Publication number: 20200016170
    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: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick M. Hughes, Michele Boix, Christian Sarrazin, Marina Do
  • Publication number: 20200009155
    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: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: Patrick M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20190336441
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating dry age related macular degeneration (dry AMO) by administration to an intraocular location of an anti-neovascular agent (such as bevacizumab) in either a liquid or solid polymeric vehicle (or both), such as a biodegradable hyaluronic acid or PLGA (or PLA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Scott M. Whitcup, Michael R. Robinson, Wendy M. Blanda, Patrick M. Hughes, James A. Burke
  • Patent number: 10463772
    Abstract: Biocompatible, bioerodible implants and microspheres include latanoprost and a biodegradable polymer effective, when placed intraocular (such as into the subtenon space) to treat glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Robinson, Hui Liu, Patrick M. Hughes, Lon T. Spada, Alazar N. Ghebremeskel
  • Publication number: 20190307769
    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: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventor: Patrick M. Hughes
  • Patent number: 10406168
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick M. Hughes, Michele Boix, Christian Sarrazin, Marina Do
  • Patent number: 10398707
    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: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick M. Hughes
  • Patent number: 10363214
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating dry age related macular degeneration (dry AMO) by administration to an intraocular location of an anti-neovascular agent (such as bevacizumab) in either a liquid or solid polymeric vehicle (or both), such as a biodegradable hyaluronic acid or PLGA (or PLA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Whitcup, Michael R. Robinson, Wendy M. Blanda, Patrick M. Hughes, James A. Burke
  • Patent number: 10328086
    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 at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20190167858
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist 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 one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, Brittany Jackson, James A. Burke, Ton Lin, Patrick M. Hughes, Larry A. Wheeler, Rosy Sheng Donn
  • Patent number: 10201641
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist 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 one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, Brittany Jackson, James A. Burke, Ton Lin, Patrick M. Hughes, Larry A. Wheeler, Rosy Sheng Donn
  • Publication number: 20190038551
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    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: 20190022195
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising a clostridial derivative and a permeabilizing agent for intravesical instillation are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Eric A. Forssen, Patrick M. Hughes, David C. Rupp, Terrence Hunt, Gary Shimizu, Joseph Francis, Ron S. Broide, Ester Fernandez-Salas
  • Publication number: 20190000935
    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: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Mitchell F. Brin, Patrick M. Hughes, Guang Wei Lu
  • Patent number: 10076492
    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: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    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
  • Publication number: 20180236215
    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: February 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Futian LIU, Xiaojie YU, Lance E. STEWARD, Guang Wei LU, Patrick M. HUGHES, Sheshadri NEERVANNAN