Patents by Inventor Robert A. Femia
Robert A. Femia 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).
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Publication number: 20140101175Abstract: A method and apparatus that enables a user to sort data from one or more sample lots, which may be obtained via a network, such as the Internet, into a composite parameter structure. The composite parameter structure is a function of one or more parameters corresponding to one or more characteristics associated with one or more sample lots. The composite parameter structure representation may be printed, stored, or transmitted to another location. A server device that is coupled and working in conjunction with a client device may implement the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: PAR PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.Inventors: Robert RUEMER, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
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Patent number: 8620596Abstract: A method and apparatus that enables a user to sort data from one or more sample lots, which may be obtained via a network, such as the Internet, into a composite parameter structure. The composite parameter structure is a function of one or more parameters corresponding to one or more characteristics associated with one or more sample lots. The composite parameter structure representation may be printed, stored, or transmitted to another location. A server device that is coupled and working in conjunction with a client device may implement the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
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Publication number: 20120046879Abstract: A method and apparatus that enables a user to sort data from one or more sample lots, which may be obtained via a network, such as the Internet, into a composite parameter structure. The composite parameter structure is a function of one or more parameters corresponding to one or more characteristics associated with one or more sample lots. The composite parameter structure representation may be printed, stored, or transmitted to another location. A server device that is coupled and working in conjunction with a client device may implement the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
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Patent number: 7996170Abstract: A method and apparatus that enables a user to sort data from one or more sample lots, which may be obtained via a network, such as the Internet, into a composite parameter structure. The composite parameter structure is a function of one or more parameters corresponding to one or more characteristics associated with one or more sample lots. The composite parameter structure representation may be printed, stored, or transmitted to another location. A server device that is coupled and working in conjunction with a client device may implement the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
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Publication number: 20110014295Abstract: A method of coating spherical particles of a beta blocker compound which is based on (a) determining the surface area of a weighed sample of said spherical particles; (b) determining the weight of coating material per surface area unit of spherical particles that will provide a desired release profile for said beta-blocker; (c) determining the surface area of a subsequent batch of spherical particles containing the same beta; (d) coating the subsequent batch of spherical particles with the coating applied in step (b) to provide a coating having substantially the same weight of coating material per surface area unit of spherical particles as determined in step (b).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Glatt Air Techniques, Inc.Inventors: Orapin Rubino, David Jones, Robert A. Femia, Oliver Mueller, Narayan Rangunathan, Norbert Pollinger, Armin Prasch, Anne Ettner
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Publication number: 20090287441Abstract: A method and apparatus that enables a user to sort data from one or more sample lots, which may be obtained via a network, such as the Internet, into a composite parameter structure. The composite parameter structure is a function of one or more parameters corresponding to one or more characteristics associated with one or more sample lots. The composite parameter structure representation may be printed, stored, or transmitted to another location. A server device that is coupled and working in conjunction with a client device may implement the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
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Patent number: 7552020Abstract: A method and apparatus that enables a user to sort data from one or more sample lots, which may be obtained via a network, such as the Internet, into a composite parameter structure. The composite parameter structure is a function of one or more parameters corresponding to one or more characteristics associated with one or more sample lots. The composite parameter structure representation may be printed, stored, or transmitted to another location. A server device that is coupled and working in conjunction with a client device may implement the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
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Publication number: 20080033676Abstract: A method and apparatus that enables a user to sort data from one or more sample lots, which may be obtained via a network, such as the Internet, into a composite parameter structure. The composite parameter structure is a function of one or more parameters corresponding to one or more characteristics associated with one or more sample lots. The composite parameter structure representation may be printed, stored, or transmitted to another location. A server device that is coupled and working in conjunction with a client device may implement the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert Femia
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Publication number: 20080014257Abstract: This invention relates to an oral dosage form of a pharmaceutically active ingredient comprising: (a) an outer capsule and (b) non-uniform pellets, having a non-uniform shape and/or size, contained within the capsule, wherein the pellets comprise a compressed powder comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient. In one embodiment the active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of doxycycline, omeprazole, esomeprazole, and propafenone. Pharmaceutical formulations of the active ingredients as well as methods and tools for making the oral dosage form are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Ping He, Damodar Patel, Suketu Sanghvi, Robert Femia
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Publication number: 20070224269Abstract: The invention proves a novel compressed tablet of a pharmaceutical compound and a method of making a tablet of a pharmaceutical compound which are based on uncoated pellets containing a pharmaceutical compound that are dispersed in a matrix which comprises said pellets and a swellable polymer which is compressed into a tablet that is coated with an enteric polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Orapin Rubino, David Jones, Oliver Mueller, Robert Femia, Narayan Ragunathan, Iosif Fishkis
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Patent number: 7246020Abstract: A method and apparatus that enables a user to sort data from one or more sample lots, which may be obtained via a network, such as the Internet, into a composite parameter structure. The composite parameter structure is a function of one or more parameters corresponding to one or more characteristics associated with one or more sample lots. The composite parameter structure representation may be printed, stored, or transmitted to another location. A server device that is coupled and working in conjunction with a client device may implement the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: PAR Pharmaceutical, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
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Publication number: 20060293863Abstract: A method and apparatus that enables a user to sort data from one or more sample lots, which may be obtained via a network, such as the Internet, into a composite parameter structure. The composite parameter structure is a function of one or more parameters corresponding to one or more characteristics associated with one or more sample lots. The composite parameter structure representation may be printed, stored, or transmitted to another location. A server device that is coupled and working in conjunction with a client device may implement the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert Femia
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Publication number: 20060013880Abstract: The present invention provides a composition containing a benzimidazole derivative proton pump inhibitor and a polymeric base. The polymeric base is cholestyramine-OH, Eudragit E-PO, chitosan, or a mixture thereof. The composition stabilizes the benzimidazole derivative proton pump inhibitor in a humid environment so that degradation during storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2004Publication date: January 19, 2006Inventors: Robert Femia, Narayan Ragunathan, Joseph Zhou, Ping He
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Publication number: 20040142903Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for treating hyperlipidemia or hypercholesterolemia in mammals are described which comprise: 1 (a) fenofibrate 5 to 35 wt. -% (b) a cyclodextrin 4 to 30 wt. -% (c) an alkali metal or 0.1 to 10 wt. -%; and alkaline earth metal docusate and/or alkali metal or alkaline earth metal lauryl sulfate (d) a water-insoluble, wettable 5 to 30 wt. -% inorganic carrier capable of forming a dispersion of the fenofibrate and a pharmaceutically acceptable inert carrier or diluent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: PAR PHARMACEUTICAL INC.Inventors: Robert A. Femia, Oscar I. Fishkis, Damodar P. Patel, Narayan Ragunathan
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Patent number: 6593320Abstract: A novel oral pharmaceutical composition in the form of a stable flocculated suspension in water is described as comprising: megestrol acetate; at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and sorbitol; and a surfactant, wherein polysorbate and polyethylene glycol are not simultaneously present.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Pharmaceutical Resources Inc.Inventors: Narayan Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S. F. Ross
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Patent number: 6593318Abstract: A novel oral pharmaceutical composition in the form of a stable flocculated suspension in water is described as comprising: megestrol acetate; at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and sorbitol; and a surfactant, wherein polysorbate and polyethylene glycol are not simultaneously present.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Pharmaceutical Resources Inc.Inventors: Narayan Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S. F. Ross
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Publication number: 20020173497Abstract: A novel oral pharmaceutical composition in the form of a stable flocculated suspension in water is described as comprising: megestrol acetate; at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and sorbitol; and a surfactant, wherein polysorbate and polyethylene glycol are not simultaneously present.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Applicant: Pharmaceutical Resources, Inc.Inventors: N. Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S.F. Ross
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Publication number: 20010048931Abstract: A novel oral pharmaceutical composition in the form of a stable flocculated suspension in water is described as comprising: megestrol acetate; at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and sorbitol; and a surfactant, wherein polysorbate and polyethylene glycol are not simultaneously present.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2001Publication date: December 6, 2001Applicant: Pharmaceutical Resources Inc.Inventors: N. Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S.F. Ross
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Patent number: 6268356Abstract: A novel oral pharmaceutical composition in the form of a stable flocculated suspension in water is described as comprising: megestrol acetate; at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and sorbitol; and a surfactant, wherein polysorbate and polyethylene glycol are not simultaneously present.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1999Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Assignee: Pharmaceutical Resources, Inc.Inventors: N. Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S. F. Ross
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Patent number: 6028065Abstract: A novel oral pharmaceutical composition in the form of a stable flocculated suspension in water is described as comprising: megestrol acetate; at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and sorbitol; and a surfactant, wherein polysorbate and polyethylene glycol are not simultaneously present.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1998Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Assignee: Pharmaceutical Resources, Inc.Inventors: Narayan Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S. F. Ross