Patents by Inventor Samuel R. Saks

Samuel R. Saks 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).

  • Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
    Patent number: 9144549
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: ALZA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel
  • Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
    Patent number: 9029416
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew C. Lam, Padmaja Shivanand, Atul D. Ayer, Zahedeh Hatamkhany, Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R. Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel, Jeri D. Wright, Richard G. Weyers
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING PROLONGED DRUG THERAPY
    Publication number: 20150125493
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: ALZA CORPORATION
    Inventors: SUNEEL K. GUPTA, DIANE R. GUINTA, CAROL A. CHRISTOPHER, SAMUEL R. SAKS, LAWRENCE G. HAMEL
  • Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
    Patent number: 9000038
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: ALZA Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew C. Lam, Padmaja Shivanand, Atul D Ayer, Zahedeh Hatamkhany, Richard G Weyers, Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel, Jeri D. Wright
  • Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
    Patent number: 8629179
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R. Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel
  • Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
    Patent number: 8163798
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R. Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING PROLONGED DRUG THERAPY
    Publication number: 20100093796
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R. Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel
  • Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
    Patent number: 6930129
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew C. Lam, Padmaja Shivanand, Atul D. Ayer, Zahedeh Hatamkhany, Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R. Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel, Jeri D. Wright, Richard G. Weyers
  • Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
    Patent number: 6919373
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew C. Lam, Padmaja Shivanand, Atul D. Ayer, Richard G. Weyers, Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R. Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel, Jeri D. Wright, Zahedeh Hatamkhany
  • Method for treating incontinence
    Publication number: 20020142033
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the management of dry mouth associated with the administration of an anticholinergic drug to a patient. Also, a composition and a device are disclosed comprising an anticholinergic drug administered for anticholinergic therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Suneel K. Gupta, Gayatri Sathyan, Samuel R. Saks
  • Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
    Publication number: 20010012847
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Inventors: Andrew C. Lam, Padmaja Shivanand, Atul D. Ayer, Zahedeh Hatamkhany, Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R. Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel, Jeri D. Wright, Richard G. Weyers
  • Oxybutynin therapy
    Publication number: 20010009995
    Abstract: A composition comprising oxybutynin, a device comprising oxybutynin, and a method for administering oxybutynin are disclosed for oxybutynin therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Publication date: July 26, 2001
    Inventors: Suneel K. Gupta, Gayatri Sathyan, Samuel R. Saks
  • Dosage form and method for administering drug
    Patent number: 6034101
    Abstract: A dosage form and a method are disclosed and claimed for administering a drug in a sustained and constantly ascending rate per unit time to provide an intended therapeutic effect while concomitantly lessening the development of unwanted effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: ALZA Corporation
    Inventors: Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R. Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks