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).

  • Publication number: 20140101175
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: PAR PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Robert RUEMER, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
  • Patent number: 8620596
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
  • Publication number: 20120046879
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
  • Patent number: 7996170
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
  • Publication number: 20110014295
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Glatt Air Techniques, Inc.
    Inventors: Orapin Rubino, David Jones, Robert A. Femia, Oliver Mueller, Narayan Rangunathan, Norbert Pollinger, Armin Prasch, Anne Ettner
  • Publication number: 20090287441
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
  • Patent number: 7552020
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
  • Publication number: 20080033676
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert Femia
  • Publication number: 20080014257
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Ping He, Damodar Patel, Suketu Sanghvi, Robert Femia
  • Publication number: 20070224269
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Orapin Rubino, David Jones, Oliver Mueller, Robert Femia, Narayan Ragunathan, Iosif Fishkis
  • Patent number: 7246020
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: PAR Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert A. Femia
  • Publication number: 20060293863
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Ruemer, Narayan Ragunathan, Robert Femia
  • Publication number: 20060013880
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Femia, Narayan Ragunathan, Joseph Zhou, Ping He
  • Publication number: 20040142903
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: PAR PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. Femia, Oscar I. Fishkis, Damodar P. Patel, Narayan Ragunathan
  • Patent number: 6593320
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Resources Inc.
    Inventors: Narayan Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S. F. Ross
  • Patent number: 6593318
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Resources Inc.
    Inventors: Narayan Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S. F. Ross
  • Publication number: 20020173497
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Applicant: Pharmaceutical Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: N. Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S.F. Ross
  • Publication number: 20010048931
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Applicant: Pharmaceutical Resources Inc.
    Inventors: N. Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S.F. Ross
  • Patent number: 6268356
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: N. Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S. F. Ross
  • Patent number: 6028065
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Narayan Ragunathan, James C. Chao, Robert A. Femia, Malcolm S. F. Ross