Patents by Inventor Simon L. McGurk

Simon L. McGurk 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: 20150283092
    Abstract: A composition for delivery of a drug is disclosed. The composition has a semipermeable coating, particles of a medicament having an effective average particle size of less than or about 2 ?m and at least one surface stabilizer adsorbed on the surface of the medicament particles, and a solubilizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, Simon L. McGurk, Rakesh Patel, John Bullock, Raj Kewalramani
  • Patent number: 7850995
    Abstract: Bioadhesive nanoparticulate compositions, comprising active agent particles and one or more cationic surface stabilizers, are described. The cationic surface stabilizers prevent aggregation of the nanoparticles and increase bioadhesion of the nanoparticles to biological substrates, such as an insect, teeth, bone, nails, chitin, feathers, scales, mucous, skin, hair, plant tissue, etc. The particles may consist of pharmacologically active compounds (e.g., drug compounds for human or veterinary use), agricultural chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and the like), cosmetic agents, consumer products (coloring agents, flavors, or fragrances), or other materials which function by interacting with biological substrates. In addition, the invention relates to methods of preparing and using such bioadhesive nanoparticulate compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Elan Pharma International, Ltd.
    Inventors: H. William Bosch, Eugene R. Cooper, Simon L. McGurk
  • Publication number: 20100260858
    Abstract: A composition for delivery of a drug is disclosed. The composition has a semipermeable coating, particles of a medicament having an effective average particle size of less than or about 2 ?m and at least one surface stabilizer adsorbed on the surface of the medicament particles, and a solubilizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: ELAN PHARMA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, Simon L. McGurk, Rakesh Patel, John Bullock, Raj Kewalramani
  • Publication number: 20100260859
    Abstract: A composition for delivery of a drug is disclosed. The composition has a semipermeable coating, particles of clozapine having an effective average particle size of less than or about 2 ?m and at least one surface stabilizer adsorbed on the surface of the clozapine particles, and a solubilizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: ELAN PHARMA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, Simon L. McGurk, Rakesh Patel, John Bullock, Raj Kewalramani
  • Patent number: 7713551
    Abstract: Disclosed is a solid or semi-solid gelatin nanoparticulate active agent dosage form comprising at least one nanoparticulate active agent and at least one gel forming substance which exhibits gelation sufficient to retain excess water in the solid or semi-solid gelatin form. The active agent particles have an effective average diameter prior to inclusion in the dosage form of less than about 2000 nm. The dosage form of the invention has the advantages of easy administration combined with rapid dissolution of the active agent following administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Elan Pharma International Ltd.
    Inventors: Simon L. McGurk, David A. Czekai
  • Patent number: 7288267
    Abstract: Bioadhesive nanoparticulate compositions, comprising active agent particles and one or more cationic surface stabilizers, are described. The cationic surface stabilizers prevent aggregation of the nanoparticles and increase bioadhesion of the nanoparticles to biological substrates, such as an insect, teeth, bone, nails, chitin, feathers, scales, mucous, skin, hair, plant tissue, etc. The particles may consist of pharmacologically active compounds (e.g., drug compounds for human or veterinary use), agricultural chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and the like), cosmetic agents, consumer products (coloring agents, flavors, or fragrances), or other materials which function by interacting with biological substrates. In addition, the invention relates to methods of preparing and using such bioadhesive nanoparticulate compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Elan Pharma International Ltd.
    Inventors: H. William Bosch, Eugene R. Cooper, Simon L. McGurk
  • Publication number: 20030108611
    Abstract: Bioadhesive nanoparticulate compositions, comprising active agent particles and one or more cationic surface stabilizers, are described. The cationic surface stabilizers prevent aggregation of the nanoparticles and increase bioadhesion of the nanoparticles to biological substrates, such as an insect, teeth, bone, nails, chitin, feathers, scales, mucous, skin, hair, plant tissue, etc. The particles may consist of pharmacologically active compounds (e.g., drug compounds for human or veterinary use), agricultural chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and the like), cosmetic agents, consumer products (coloring agents, flavors, or fragrances), or other materials which function by interacting with biological substrates. In addition, the invention relates to methods of preparing and using such bioadhesive nanoparticulate compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: ELAN PHARMA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: H. William Bosch, Eugene R. Cooper, Simon L. McGurk
  • Patent number: 6428814
    Abstract: Bioadhesive nanoparticulate compositions, comprising active agent particles and one or more cationic surface stabilizers, are described. The cationic surface stabilizers prevent aggregation of the nanoparticles and increase bioadhesion of the nanoparticles to biological substrates, such as an insect, teeth, bone, nails, chitin, feathers, scales, mucous, skin, hair, plant tissue, etc. The particles may consist of pharmacologically active compounds (e.g., drug compounds for human or veterinary use), agricultural chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and the like), cosmetic agents, consumer products (coloring agents, flavors, or fragrances), or other materials which function by interacting with biological substrates. In addition, the invention relates to methods of preparing and using such bioadhesive nanoparticulate compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Elan Pharma International Ltd.
    Inventors: H. William Bosch, Eugene R. Cooper, Simon L. McGurk
  • Publication number: 20020068092
    Abstract: Bioadhesive nanoparticulate compositions, comprising active agent particles and one or more cationic surface stabilizers, are described. The cationic surface stabilizers prevent aggregation of the nanoparticles and increase bioadhesion of the nanoparticles to biological substrates, such as an insect, teeth, bone, nails, chitin, feathers, scales, mucous, skin, hair, plant tissue, etc. The particles may consist of pharmacologically active compounds (e.g., drug compounds for human or veterinary use), agricultural chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and the like), cosmetic agents, consumer products (coloring agents, flavors, or fragrances), or other materials which function by interacting with biological substrates. In addition, the invention relates to methods of preparing and using such bioadhesive nanoparticulate compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: H. WILLIAM BOSCH, EUGENE R. COOPER, SIMON L. MCGURK