Patents by Inventor Ryan D. Mercer

Ryan D. Mercer 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).

  • Patent number: 11246913
    Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Publication number: 20200054717
    Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Patent number: 10441528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: INTARCIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Karling Alice Leung, Ryan D. Mercer, Cristina G. Negulescu, Catherine Manya Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Patent number: 10363287
    Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: INTARCIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Publication number: 20180256492
    Abstract: The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Karling Alice Leung, Ryan D. Mercer, Cristina G. Negulescu, Catherine Manya Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Publication number: 20170368145
    Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas R Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Patent number: 9682127
    Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: INTARCIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Publication number: 20170119854
    Abstract: Highly concentrated drug particle formulations are described, wherein the drug comprises between about 25 wt % and 80 wt % of the particle formulation. The particle formulations of the present invention comprise, for example, macromolecules, such as proteins and/or small molecules (such as steroid hormones). The particle formulation typically further includes one or more additional component, for example, one or more stabilizer (e.g., carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers). Such concentrated particle formulations can be combined with a suspension vehicle to form suspension formulations. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a highly concentrated drug particle formulation. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. MERCER, Catherine Manya ROHLOFF, Bing YANG
  • Publication number: 20170079906
    Abstract: The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas R. ALESSI, Karling Alice LEUNG, Ryan D. MERCER, Cristina G. NEGULESCU, Catherine Manya ROHLOFF, Bing YANG
  • Publication number: 20170072022
    Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Patent number: 9572889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Karling Alice Leung, Ryan D. Mercer, Cristina G. Negulescu, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Publication number: 20160022582
    Abstract: Highly concentrated drug particle formulations are described, wherein the drug comprises between about 25 wt % and 80 wt % of the particle formulation. The particle formulations of the present invention comprise, for example, macromolecules, such as proteins and/or small molecules (such as steroid hormones). The particle formulation typically further includes one or more additional component, for example, one or more stabilizer (e.g., carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers). Such concentrated particle formulations can be combined with a suspension vehicle to form suspension formulations. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a highly concentrated drug particle formulation. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas R. ALESSI, Ryan D. MERCER, Catherine Manya ROHLOFF, Bing YANG
  • Publication number: 20150258016
    Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Publication number: 20150111818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Karling Alice Leung, Ryan D. Mercer, Cristina G. Negulescu, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Patent number: 8940316
    Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Patent number: 8926595
    Abstract: The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Karling Alice Leung, Ryan D. Mercer, Cristina G. Negulescu, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Publication number: 20130090287
    Abstract: The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: INTARCIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Karling Alice Leung, Ryan D. Mercer, Cristina G. Negulescu, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Patent number: 8343140
    Abstract: The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Karling Alice Leung, Ryan D. Mercer, Cristina G. Negulescu, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Publication number: 20120289944
    Abstract: Highly concentrated drug particle formulations are described, wherein the drug comprises between about 25 wt % and 80 wt % of the particle formulation. The particle formulations of the present invention comprise, for example, macromolecules, such as proteins and/or small molecules (such as steroid hormones). The particle formulation typically further includes one or more additional component, for example, one or more stabilizer (e.g., carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers). Such concentrated particle formulations can be combined with a suspension vehicle to form suspension formulations. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a highly concentrated drug particle formulation. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: INTARCIA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Patent number: 8299025
    Abstract: A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang