Patents by Inventor Ralph Heasley

Ralph Heasley 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: 20170182033
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides extended release pharmaceutical compositions comprising oxycodone and acetaminophen that produce a quick initial onset of analgesia, yet, maintain analgesia for about 12 hours after administration of the composition to a subject in need thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein also reduce the levels of acetaminophen in a subject's blood near the end of the dosing interval because the acetaminophen released by the pharmaceutical composition is being eliminated by a subject's body faster than it is being absorbed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Krishna Devarakonda, Michael J. Giuliani, Vishal K. Gupta, Ralph A. Heasley, Susan Shelby
  • Patent number: 9629837
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides extended release pharmaceutical compositions comprising oxycodone and acetaminophen that produce a quick initial onset of analgesia, yet, maintain analgesia for about 12 hours after administration of the composition to a subject in need thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein also reduce the levels of acetaminophen in a subject's blood near the end of the dosing interval because the acetaminophen released by the pharmaceutical composition is being eliminated by a subject's body faster than it is being absorbed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLC
    Inventors: Krishna Devarakonda, Michael J. Giuliani, Vishal K. Gupta, Ralph A. Heasley, Susan Shelby
  • Publication number: 20170095470
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising hydrocodone and acetaminophen that provides a rapid onset of analgesia, and reduced levels of acetaminophen near the end of the dosing interval. Also provided are methods for reducing the risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage in a subject being treated with an acetaminophen containing composition, as well as methods for treating pain in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: KRISHNA DEVARAKONDA, MICHAEL J. GIULIANI, VISHAL K. GUPTA, RALPH A. Heasley, SUSAN SHELBY
  • Patent number: 9539328
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising hydrocodone and acetaminophen that provides a rapid onset of analgesia, and reduced levels of acetaminophen near the end of the dosing interval. Also provided are methods for reducing the risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage in a subject being treated with an acetaminophen containing composition, as well as methods for treating pain in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLC
    Inventors: Krishna Devarakonda, Michael J. Giuliani, Vishal K. Gupta, Ralph A. Heasley, Susan Shelby
  • Patent number: 9468636
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising oxycodone and acetaminophen that provides a rapid onset of analgesia, and reduced levels of acetaminophen near the end of the dosing interval. Also provided are methods for reducing the risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage in a subject being treated with an acetaminophen containing composition, as well as methods for treating pain in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLC
    Inventors: Krishna R. Devarakonda, Michael J. Giuliani, Vishal K. Gupta, Ralph A. Heasley, Susan Shelby
  • Patent number: 9433582
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides extended release pharmaceutical compositions comprising an opioid and an additional active pharmaceutical ingredient, wherein the composition exhibits gastric retentive properties which are achieved by a combination of a physical property of the composition and release of the opioid, wherein upon administration to a subject, the composition has at least one pharmacokinetic parameter that differs by less than about 30% when the subject is in a fasted state as compared to a fed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLC
    Inventors: Krishna R. Devarakonda, Michael J. Giuliani, Vishal K. Gupta, Ralph A. Heasley, Susan Shelby
  • Publication number: 20160243041
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides extended release pharmaceutical compositions comprising an opioid and an additional active pharmaceutical ingredient, wherein the composition exhibits gastric retentive properties which are achieved by a combination of a physical property of the composition and release of the opioid, wherein upon administration to a subject, the composition has at least one pharmacokinetic parameter that differs by less than about 30% when the subject is in a fasted state as compared to a fed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: KRISHNA R. DEVARAKONDA, MICHAEL J. GIULIANI, VISHAL K. GUPTA, RALPH A. HEASLEY, SUSAN SHELBY
  • Publication number: 20160184299
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising oxycodone and acetaminophen that provides a rapid onset of analgesia, and reduced levels of acetaminophen near the end of the dosing interval. Also provided are methods for reducing the risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage in a subject being treated with an acetaminophen containing composition, as well as methods for treating pain in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: KRISHNA R. DEVARAKONDA, MICHAEL J. GIULIANI, VISHAL K. GUPTA, RALPH A. HEASLEY, SUSAN SHELBY
  • Publication number: 20150290127
    Abstract: Disclosed are modified release oral tranexamic acid formulations and methods of treatment therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Keith A. Moore, Ralph A. Heasley, Jeffrey S. Greiwe, John W. Facemire, Jason D. Modest
  • Publication number: 20150290157
    Abstract: Disclosed are immediate release oral tranexamic acid formulations and methods of treatment therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Keith A. Moore, Ralph A. Heasley, Jeffrey S. Greiwe, John W. Facemire, Jason D. Modest
  • Publication number: 20150246034
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides extended release pharmaceutical compositions comprising oxycodone and acetaminophen that produce a quick initial onset of analgesia, yet, maintain analgesia for about 12 hours after administration of the composition to a subject in need thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein also reduce the levels of acetaminophen in a subject's blood near the end of the dosing interval because the acetaminophen released by the pharmaceutical composition is being eliminated by a subject's body faster than it is being absorbed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Krishna Devarakonda, Michael J. Giuliani, Vishal K. Gupta, Ralph A. Heasley, Susan Shelby
  • Patent number: 9060939
    Abstract: Disclosed are modified release oral tranexamic acid formulations and methods of treatment therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Ferring B.V.
    Inventors: Keith A. Moore, Ralph A. Heasley, Jeffrey S. Greiwe, John W. Facemire, Jason D. Modest
  • Publication number: 20150164808
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising oxycodone and acetaminophen that provides a rapid onset of analgesia, and reduced levels of acetaminophen near the end of the dosing interval. Also provided are methods for reducing the risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage in a subject being treated with an acetaminophen containing composition, as well as methods for treating pain in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: KRISHNA R. DEVARAKONDA, MICHAEL J. GIULIANI, VISHAL K. GUPTA, RALPH A. HEASLEY, SUSAN SHELBY
  • Patent number: 9050335
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides extended release pharmaceutical compositions comprising oxycodone and acetaminophen that produce a quick initial onset of analgesia, yet, maintain analgesia for about 12 hours after administration of the composition to a subject in need thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein also reduce the levels of acetaminophen in a subject's blood near the end of the dosing interval because the acetaminophen released by the pharmaceutical composition is being eliminated by a subjects body faster than it is being absorbed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLC
    Inventors: Krishna Devarakonda, Michael J. Giuliani, Vishal K. Gupta, Ralph A. Heasley, Susan Shelby
  • Patent number: 8992975
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising oxycodone and acetaminophen that provides a rapid onset of analgesia, and reduced levels of acetaminophen near the end of the dosing interval. Also provided are methods for reducing the risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage in a subject being treated with an acetaminophen containing composition, as well as methods for treating pain in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt LLC
    Inventors: Krishna R. Devarakonda, Michael J. Giuliani, Vishal K. Gupta, Ralph A. Heasley, Susan Shelby
  • Patent number: 8968777
    Abstract: Tranexamic acid formulated in an oral dosage form with at least one agent that decreases tranexamic acid release in the stomach. Such formulations minimize nausea, vomiting, and other adverse gastric effects that may accompany tranexamic acid therapy, for example, to treat heavy menstrual bleeding. One embodiment is an extended release formulation with waxes, polymers, etc. that prevent a bolus release of tranexamic acid in the stomach. An alternative embodiment is a delayed release formulation with polymers that prevent release of tranexamic acid in the acid environment of the stomach and delay its release until the formulation reaches the less acid environment of the intestines. Such formulations enhance patient compliance with therapy because adverse effects of tranexamic acid therapy are reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Ferring B.V.
    Inventors: Ralph A. Heasley, Keith A. Moore, Jeffrey S. Greiwe, John W. Facemire, Jason D. Modest
  • Patent number: 8957113
    Abstract: Disclosed are immediate release oral tranexamic acid formulations and methods of treatment therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Ferring B.V.
    Inventors: Keith A. Moore, Ralph A. Heasley, Jeffrey S. Greiwe, John W. Facemire, Jason D. Modest
  • Publication number: 20150018419
    Abstract: Disclosed are modified release oral tranexamic acid formulations and methods of treatment therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Ferring B.V.
    Inventors: Keith A. Moore, Ralph A. Heasley, Jeffrey S. Greiwe, John W. Facemire, Jason D. Modest
  • Publication number: 20140378498
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising hydrocodone and acetaminophen that provides a rapid onset of analgesia, and reduced levels of acetaminophen near the end of the dosing interval. Also provided are methods for reducing the risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage in a subject being treated with an acetaminophen containing composition, as well as methods for treating pain in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: KRISHNA DEVARAKONDA, MICHAEL J. GIULIANI, VISHAL K. GUPTA, RALPH A. HEASLEY, SUSAN SHELBY
  • Patent number: 8858963
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising hydrocodone and acetaminophen that provides a rapid onset of analgesia, and reduced levels of acetaminophen near the end of the dosing interval. Also provided are methods for reducing the risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage in a subject being treated with an acetaminophen containing composition, as well as methods for treating pain in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt LLC
    Inventors: Krishna Devarakonda, Michael J. Giuliani, Vishal K. Gupta, Ralph A. Heasley, Susan Shelby