Patents by Inventor Steven Dinh

Steven Dinh 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).

  • Formulations for delivering insulin
    Patent number: 8927015
    Abstract: Oral insulin formulations and processes for preparing oral insulin formulations are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Halina Levchik, Moses O. Oyewumi, Shingai Majuru, William Elliott Bay, Jun Liao, Puchun Liu, Steven Dinh, Nikhil Dhoot
  • TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH OVERLAY
    Publication number: 20140276479
    Abstract: Transdermal drug delivery systems comprising a drug-containing layer, a backing layer, and an occlusive overlay layer extending beyond the perimeter of the backing layer by 3 to 6 mm in all directions are described. The systems achieve increased drug delivery over an extended time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Viet Nguyen, Puchun Liu, Steven Dinh
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF TERTIARY AMINE DRUGS
    Publication number: 20140276478
    Abstract: Described are transdermal drug delivery systems for the transdermal administration of tertiary amine drugs, such as rivastigmine, fentanyl or rotigotine, comprising a polymer matrix comprising a free base form of the drug and at least one carboxyl group-containing compound. In some embodiments, the systems include a rate-controlling membrane and a skin-contacting face adhesive apart from the polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: NOVEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Jun Liao, Takito Shima, Puchun Liu, Steven Dinh
  • TRANSDERMAL METHYLPHENIDATE COMPOSITIONS WITH ACRYLIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS
    Publication number: 20140276483
    Abstract: Described herein are transdermal compositions comprising methylphenidate in a polymer matrix comprising a non-reactive random acrylic polymer and an acrylic block copolymer. Method of making such compositions, and therapeutic methods using them also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Liao, Puchun Liu, Steven Dinh
  • Topical administration of acyclovir
    Patent number: 8771712
    Abstract: The present invention provides a topical composition comprising (a) at least one delivery agent compound and (b) a acyclovir compound. Methods of treatment, and methods of preparing the topical composition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Dinh, Puchun Liu, Ihor Shevchuk
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF METHYLPHENIDATE
    Publication number: 20140105979
    Abstract: Compositions for the transdermal delivery of methylphenidate in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes methylphenidate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and at least one acrylic polymer that is non-reactive with methylphenidate. Methods using the compositions to achieve transdermal delivery of methylphenidate or for treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and/or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or narcolepsy also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Liao, Puchun Liu, Steven Dinh
  • CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF THE DI-SODIUM SALT OF N-(5-CHLOROSALICYLOYL)-8-AMINOCAPRYLIC ACID
    Publication number: 20130303444
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline polymorphic forms of the di-sodium salt of N-(5-chlorosalicyloyl)-8-aminocaprylic acid, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of preparing the same, and methods for facilitating the delivery of active agents with the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil DHOOT, Steven DINH, Shingai MAJURU, William Elliott BAY, JoAnne P. CORVINO, Doris C. O'TOOLE
  • Cyclopropyl compounds and compositions for delivering active agents
    Patent number: 8541362
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Pingwah Tang, Steven Dinh, Jongbin Lee, Puchun Liu, Gabriela Mustata
  • Crystalline forms of the di-sodium salt of N-(5-chlorosalicyloyl)-8-aminocaprylic acid
    Patent number: 8431736
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline polymorphic forms of the di-sodium salt of N-(5-chlorosalicyloyl)-8-aminocaprylic acid, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of preparing the same, and methods for facilitating the delivery of active agents with the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil Dhoot, Steven Dinh, Shingai Majuru, William Elliott Bay, JoAnne P. Corvino, Doris C. O'Toole
  • Compounds having a cyclic moiety and compositions for delivering active agents
    Patent number: 8383852
    Abstract: Compounds comprising cyclic moiety and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Pingwah Tang, Steven Dinh
  • PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS CONTAINING MICROPARTICLES OR NANOPARTICLES OF A DELIVERY AGENT
    Publication number: 20120189666
    Abstract: This invention relates to microparticles and/or nanoparticles containing a delivery agent and/or an active agent. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations and solid dosage forms, including controlled release solid dosage forms of active agent and a delivery agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil Dhoot, Halina Levchik, Shingai Majuru, George Klein, Jamila Harris, Puchun Liu, Steven Dinh, Jun Liao, Jongbin Lee, Ehud Arbit, Nai Fang Wang
  • CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF THE DI-SODIUM SALT OF N-(5-CHLOROSALICYLOYL)-8-AMINOCAPRYLIC ACID
    Publication number: 20120065128
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline polymorphic forms of the di-sodium salt of N-(5-chlorosalicyloyl)-8-aminocaprylic acid, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of preparing the same, and methods for facilitating the delivery of active agents with the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil DHOOT, Steven Dinh, Shingai Majuru, William Elliott Bay, JoAnne P. Corvino, Doris C. O'Toole
  • Compositions for buccal delivery of parathyroid hormone
    Patent number: 8110547
    Abstract: Compositions and pharmaceutical formulations for buccally delivering parathyroid hormone comprising a) a delivery agent, b) a PTH component and, optionally, c) an antiresorptive agent are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jongbin Lee, Puchun Liu, Steven Dinh
  • Compositions and methods for buccal delivery of human growth hormone
    Patent number: 8030271
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for buccal delivery of human growth hormone (hGH) comprising a delivery agent and hGH. The compositions of the present invention provide improved delivery of hGH compared to comparable oral compositions, resulting in increased serum concentrations of hGH. The present invention further provides for methods of stimulating tissue growth in an animal by buccally co-administering hGH and a delivery agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Puchun Liu, Steven Dinh, Jongbin Lee
  • Crystalline forms of the di-sodium salt of N-(5-Chlorosalicyloyl)-8-aminocaprylic acid
    Patent number: 8026392
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline polymorphic forms of the di-sodium salt of N-(5-chlorosalicyloyl)-8-aminocaprylic acid, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of preparing the same, and methods for facilitating the delivery of active agents with the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil Dhoot, Steven Dinh, Shingai Majuru, William Elliott Bay, JoAnne P. Corvino, Doris C. O'Toole
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR DELIVERING PEPTIDE YY AND PYY AG0NISTS
    Publication number: 20110183898
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) comprising at least one delivery agent compound and at least one of peptide YY (PYY) and a PYY agonist. Preferably, the composition includes a therapeutically effective amount of peptide YY or the PYY agonist and the delivery agent compound. The composition of the present invention facilitates the delivery of PYY, a PYY agonist, or a mixture thereof and increases its bioavailability compared to administration without the delivery agent compound. PPY and PYY agonists possess activity as agents to reduce nutrient availability, including reduction of food intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: EMISPHERE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventor: Steven Dinh
  • COMPOUNDS HAVING A CYCLIC MOIETY AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DELIVERING ACTIVE AGENTS
    Publication number: 20100074861
    Abstract: Compounds comprising cyclic moiety and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Pingwah Tang, Steven Dinh
  • PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS CONTAINING MICROPARTICLES OR NANOPARTICLES OF A DELIVERY AGENT
    Publication number: 20100055194
    Abstract: This invention relates to microparticles and/or nanoparticles containing a delivery agent and/or an active agent. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations and solid dosage forms, including controlled release solid dosage forms of active agent and a delivery agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Shingai Majuru, Puchun Liu, Steven Dinh, Jun Liao, Jongbin Lee, Ehud Arbit, Nikhil Dhoot, Halina Levchik, George Klein, Jamila Harris, Nai Fang Wang
  • Antidiabetic oral insulin-biguanide combination
    Publication number: 20100048454
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical dosage forms, comprising insulin, a delivery agent that facilitates insulin transport in a therapeutically effective amount to the bloodstream and a biguanide, such as metformin, are disclosed for oral administration to a patient for the treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ehud Arbit, Steven Dinh, Michael Goldberg
  • PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
    Publication number: 20100004310
    Abstract: The present invention relate to pharmaceutical formulations that include a CPHPC component and a delivery agent compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Emisphere Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ihor Shevchuk, Steven Dinh