Patents by Inventor Sui Yuen Eddie Hou

Sui Yuen Eddie Hou 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: 8119166
    Abstract: A method of treatment for epilepsy and other disease states is described, which comprises delivery of gabapentin in a gastric retained dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Gloria M. Gusler
  • Publication number: 20120027823
    Abstract: A method of treatment for epilepsy and other disease states is described, which comprises delivery of gabapentin in a gastric retained dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: DEPOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Gloria M. Gusler
  • Publication number: 20110256223
    Abstract: A method of treatment for epilepsy and other disease states is described, which comprises the delivery of gabapentin in a gastric retained dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: DEPOMED, INC.
    Inventors: BRET BERNER, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Gloria M. Gusler
  • Publication number: 20110218246
    Abstract: Provided is a method of treating a patient suffering from a pain state by administering to the patient a gastric retentive dosage form of gabapentin that is capable of administration in once-daily or twice daily dosing regimens. By reducing the need to administer gabapentin from the thrice-daily administrations characteristic of immediate release gabapentin, the gastric retentive gabapentin dosage forms provided herein have the advantages of improving patient compliance for gabapentin treatment. In addition to the foregoing, the gastric retentive gabapentin dosages forms also exhibit decreased blood plasma concentrations and increased bioavailability throughout the dosing regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: DEPOMED, INC
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Gloria M. Gusler
  • Publication number: 20110104272
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of a mammal suffering from pain and from nasal congestion or ophthalmic disorders are described. More specifically, a dosage form designed for release of acetaminophen and phenylephrine is described, wherein the dosage form provides delivery of the drugs to the upper gastrointestinal tract (“GI”) of a mammal for an extended period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: DEPOMED, INC.
    Inventor: Sui Yuen Eddie Hou
  • Publication number: 20110104273
    Abstract: Gastric retentive dosage forms for both immediate and extended release of phenylephrine are described which allow once- or twice-daily dosing. Methods of treatment using the dosage forms and methods of making the dosage forms are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: DEPOMED, INC.
    Inventor: Sui Yuen Eddie Hou
  • Publication number: 20110052700
    Abstract: Gastric retentive oral dosage forms which provide both immediate and extended release of levosulpiride are described which may allow once- or twice-daily dosing. Methods of treatment using the dosage forms and methods of making the dosage forms are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: DEPOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Hsuan Han, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Chunhong Gu
  • Publication number: 20110052685
    Abstract: Gastric retentive dosage forms for extended release of acetaminophen or for both immediate and extended release of acetaminophen are described. The dosage forms allow effective pain relief upon once- or twice-daily dosing. Methods of treatment using the dosage forms and methods of making the dosage forms are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: DEPOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Thadd Vargas
  • Publication number: 20100247610
    Abstract: A method of treatment for epilepsy and other disease states is described, which comprises the delivery of gabapentin in a gastric retained dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Gloria M. Gusler
  • Publication number: 20100196474
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of pain in a mammal are described. More specifically, a dosage form designed for release of acetaminophen and an opioid is described, wherein the dosage form provides delivery of the drugs to the upper gastrointestinal tract (“GI”) of a mammal for an extended period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Chien-Hsuan Han, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Monica L. Reid
  • Patent number: 7731989
    Abstract: A method of treatment for epilepsy and other disease states is described, which comprises the delivery of gabapentin in a gastric retained dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Gloria M. Gusler
  • Publication number: 20100040689
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and compositions for ameliorating, preventing and treating central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The invention aims to treat subjects suffering from, susceptible to, or diagnosed with CNS disorders, and in particular, to treating patients suffering from those disorders which are associated with neurotransmitter system dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventor: Sui Yuen Eddie Hou
  • Publication number: 20100034895
    Abstract: A method of treatment for epilepsy and other disease stasis described, which comprises delivery of gabapentin in a gastric retained dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Gloria M. Gusler
  • Publication number: 20100015222
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of pain in a mammal are described. More specifically, a dosage form designed for release of acetaminophen and an opioid is described, wherein the dosage form provides delivery of the drugs to the upper gastrointestinal tract (“GI”) of a mammal for an extended period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Chien-Hsuan Han, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Monica L. Reid
  • Patent number: 7612112
    Abstract: A method of treatment for epilepsy and other disease states is described, which comprises the delivery of gabapentin in a gastric retained dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Gloria M. Gusler
  • Publication number: 20090209645
    Abstract: Methods for treating vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Theophilus J. Gana, Marilou S. Cramer, Carl A. Pelzel
  • Publication number: 20090176882
    Abstract: Provided is a method of treating a patient suffering from a pain state by administering to the patient a gastric retentive dosage form of gabapentin that is capable of administration in once-daily or twice daily dosing regimens. By reducing the need to administer gabapentin from the thrice-daily administrations characteristic of immediate release gabapentin, the gastric retentive gabapentin dosage forms provided herein have the advantages of improving patient compliance for gabapentin treatment. In addition to the foregoing, the gastric retentive gabapentin dosages forms also exhibit decreased blood plasma concentrations and increased bioavailability throughout the dosing regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Theophilus J. Gana, Marilou S. Cramer
  • Publication number: 20090028941
    Abstract: Dosage forms for delayed and pulsed release of therapeutic agents into the stomach are described. The dosage forms are gastric retentive dosage forms that achieve release of the therapeutic agent into the stomach and upper gastrointestinal tract subsequent to administration of the dosage form. The dosage forms find particular use in administration of acid-labile active agents such as proton pump inhibitors, and in treating gastric acid secretion such as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and nocturnal acid breakthrough (NAB).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Depomed, INC.
    Inventors: Verne Earle Cowles, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Bret Berner, Chein-Hsuan Han, Ryan Douglas Fell, Chunhong Gu
  • Patent number: 7438927
    Abstract: A method of treatment for epilepsy and other disease states is described, which comprises the delivery of gabapentin in a gastric retained dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Gloria M. Gusler
  • Patent number: 7413751
    Abstract: A method of treatment for hypertension and other disease states is described, which comprises the delivery of losartan in a gastric retained dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: John Devane, K. Iain Cumming, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Gloria M. Gusler