Patents by Inventor Soumojeet Ghosh

Soumojeet Ghosh 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: 20160136099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing monolithic tablets. The method employs a melt-processed composition containing at least on active agent and at least one thermoplastic binder. The invention further relates to a method for cutting and deflashing a belt of pre-shaped bodies of a melt-processed composition, wherein the pre-shaped bodies are interconnected by flash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Soumojeet Ghosh, Didier Lefebvre, Bryan Wiesner, Kevin Novak, Thomas Kessler
  • Patent number: 9278052
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing monolithic tablets. The method employs a melt-processed composition containing at least on active agent and at least one thermoplastic binder. The invention further relates to a method for cutting and deflashing a belt of pre-shaped bodies of a melt-processed composition, wherein the pre-shaped bodies are interconnected by flash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignees: AbbVie Inc., AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Soumojeet Ghosh, Didier Lefebvre, Bryan Wiesner, Kevin Novak, Thomas Kessler
  • Patent number: 8895051
    Abstract: A flavoring system for a liquid pharmaceutical composition and pharmaceutical compositions containing such flavoring systems are disclosed. Flavoring systems of the invention include at least one sweetening agent, at least two flavored ingredients, and at least one flavor modifier selected from the group consisting of citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, and mixtures thereof. At least two of the flavored ingredients are selected from the group consisting of a vanilla flavored ingredient, a peppermint flavored ingredient, a menthol flavored ingredient, a cotton candy flavored ingredient, and mixtures thereof. The one or more sweetening agents comprise glycerin, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, saccharin sodium, acesulfame potassium, high fructose corn syrup, and/or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventors: Laman Alani, Donald P. Gauwitz, Dilip Kaul, John M. Lipari, Soumojeet Ghosh, Kennan C. Marsh, Richard H. Whelan, Vanik D. Petrossian
  • Publication number: 20140179721
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 5° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Joerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8691878
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Jeorg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20130252985
    Abstract: A flavoring system for a liquid pharmaceutical composition and pharmaceutical compositions containing such flavoring systems are disclosed. Flavoring systems of the invention include at least one sweetening agent, at least two flavored ingredients, and at least one flavor modifier selected from the group consisting of citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, and mixtures thereof. At least two of the flavored ingredients are selected from the group consisting of a vanilla flavored ingredient, a peppermint flavored ingredient, a menthol flavored ingredient, a cotton candy flavored ingredient, and mixtures thereof. The one or more sweetening agents comprise glycerin, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, saccharin sodium, acesulfame potassium, high fructose corn syrup, and/or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Laman Alani, Donald P. Gauwitz, Dilip Kaul, John M. Lipari, Soumojeet Ghosh, Kennan C. Marsh
  • Patent number: 8501219
    Abstract: A flavoring system for a liquid pharmaceutical composition and pharmaceutical compositions containing such flavoring systems are disclosed. Flavoring systems of the invention include at least one sweetening agent, at least two flavored ingredients, and at least one flavor modifier selected from the group consisting of citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, and mixtures thereof. At least two of the flavored ingredients are selected from the group consisting of a vanilla flavored ingredient, a peppermint flavored ingredient, a menthol flavored ingredient, a cotton candy flavored ingredient, and mixtures thereof. The one or more sweetening agents comprise glycerin, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, saccharin sodium, acesulfame potassium, high fructose corn syrup, and/or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Laman Alani, Donald P. Gauwitz, Dilip Kaul, John M. Lipari, Soumojeet Ghosh, Kennan C. Marsh, Richard H. Whelan, Vanik D. Petrossian
  • Patent number: 8486983
    Abstract: A liquid formulation for oral administration of the CETP inhibitor of formula (I) has improved bioavailability compared with conventional solid formulations. The formulation comprises the CETP inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; an oil; and one or more nonionic surfactants having a hydrophilic lipophilic balance (HLB)>10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Agam R. Sheth, Bhagwant Rege, Soumojeet Ghosh, Laman L. Alani, Maria T. Cruanes, Craig A. McKelvey
  • Patent number: 8414921
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising fixed-dose combinations of a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor and metformin, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating Type 2 diabetes with such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ashkan Kamali, Laman Alani, Kyle A. Fliszar, Soumojeet Ghosh, Monica Tijerina
  • Patent number: 8399015
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Joerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8377952
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical dosage formulation, and more particularly, to a pharmaceutical dosage formulation comprising an HIV protease inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jöerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Jörg Breitenbach, Laman L. Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20130004578
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical dosage formulation, and more particularly, a pharmaceutical dosage formulation comprising an HIV protease inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: ABBVIE INC.
    Inventors: Jörg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Jörg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8333990
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Joerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8309613
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Joerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8268349
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Joerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Joerg Breitenbach, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20120205830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing monolithic tablets. The method employs a melt-processed composition containing at least on active agent and at least one thermoplastic binder. The invention further relates to a method for cutting and deflashing a belt of pre-shaped bodies of a melt-processed composition, wherein the pre-shaped bodies are interconnected by flash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Soumojeet Ghosh, Didier Lefebvre, Bryan Wiesner, Kevin Novak, Thomas Kessler
  • Publication number: 20120202838
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to abuse-deterrent drug formulations comprise a plurality of discrete domains uniformly dispersed in a pharmaceutically acceptable matrix, wherein said domains have high fracture toughness and comprise at least one polymer and at least one abuse-relevant drug. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a formulation comprising a plurality of discrete mechanically reinforcing particles uniformly dispersed in a pharmaceutically acceptable matrix, wherein said matrix has high fracture toughness and comprises at least one polymer and at least one active agent, at least one abuse-relevant drug or a combination of at least one active agent and at least one abuse-relevant drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicants: Abbott Laboratories, Abbott GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Soumojeet Ghosh, Didier Lefebvre, Bryan Wiesner, Joerg Breitenbach
  • Publication number: 20120202858
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Jöerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Jörg Breitenbach, Laman L. Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20120022089
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Jöerg Rosenberg, Ulrich Reinhold, Bernd Liepold, Gunther Berndl, Jörg Breitenbach, Laman L. Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8025899
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Gunther Berndl, Joerg Rosenberg, Bernd Liepold, Joerg Breitenbach, Ulrich Reinhold, Laman Alani, Soumojeet Ghosh