Patents by Inventor Thomas Cavanak

Thomas Cavanak 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: 7511014
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Thomas Cavanak, Ulrich Posanski
  • Publication number: 20070042943
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Cavanak, Ulrich Posanski
  • Patent number: 7081445
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Thomas Cavanak, Ulrich Posanski
  • Publication number: 20040167063
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Cavanak, Ulrich Posanski
  • Publication number: 20030060402
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Cavanak, Ulrich Posanski
  • Patent number: 6468968
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Thomas Cavanak, Ulrich Posanski
  • Publication number: 20020013272
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas Cavanak, Ulrich Posanski
  • Patent number: 6306825
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: Thomas Cavanak
  • Patent number: 6066616
    Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a somatostatin analogue, and its use in the treatment of breast cancer. The pharmaceutical composition preferably contains lactic acid in addition to the somatostatin analogue and is better tolerated when administered by injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Thomas Cavanak, Alan Harris
  • Patent number: 5977066
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: Thomas Cavanak
  • Patent number: 5759997
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: Thomas Cavanak
  • Patent number: 5759565
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for nasal administration comprising i) a calcitonin, and ii) benzalkonium chloride, and/or iv) a surfactant, suitable for application to the nasal mucosa, in iii) a liquid diluent or carrier, suitable for application to the nasal mucosa. The compositions are suitably adapted for administration in the form of a nasal spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Novartis Corporation
    Inventors: Moise Azria, Thomas Cavanak
  • Patent number: 5753618
    Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition containing a somatostatin analogue, and its use in the treatment of breast cancer. The pharmaceutical composition preferably contains lactic acid in addition to the somatostatin analogue and is better tolerated when administered by injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Novartis Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Cavanak, Alan Harris
  • Patent number: 5733569
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for nasal administration comprising i) a calcitonin, and ii) benzalkonium chloride, and/or iv) a surfactant, suitable for application to the nasal mucosa, in iii) a liquid diluent or carrier, suitable for application to the nasal mucosa. The compositions are suitably adapted for administration in the form of a nasal spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Novartis Corporation
    Inventors: Moise Azria, Thomas Cavanak
  • Patent number: 5652212
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Inventors: Thomas Cavanak, Ulrich Posanski
  • Patent number: 5639724
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin as active ingredient, a fatty acid triglyceride, a glycerol fatty acid partial ester or propylene glycol or sorbitol complete or partial ester, preferably, and a tenside having an HLB of at least 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Sandoz Ltd.
    Inventor: Thomas Cavanak
  • Patent number: 4758423
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nasal pharmaceutical composition comprising as active agent a compound of formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or halogen,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,either (i) R.sub.3 is isopropyl, sec-butyl, or isobutyl, R.sub.4 methyl, ethyl or isopropyl and R.sub.5 hydrogen and R.sub.6 is hydrogen or methoxy or R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are together a single bond,or (ii) R.sub.3 is benzyl, R.sub.4 is methyl, R.sub.5 is hydrogen and R.sub.6 is hydrogen or methoxy,in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent, adapted for nasal or pulmonary administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: First Fidelity Bank, National Association, New Jersey
    Inventors: Moise Azria, Thomas Cavanak
  • Patent number: 4654345
    Abstract: Lyophylisates comprising bromocriptine or an acid addition salt thereof capable of reconstitution in an isotonic vehicle to provide a stable formulation for occular instillation, useful e.g. in the treatment of glaucoma. Typical lyophylisates in accordance with the invention comprise: a lyophylisable acid, e.g. methane sulfonic acid, an acid addition salt of bromocriptine with said acid, e.g. bromocriptine mesylate, benzalkonium chloride and a lyophylisate matrix material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Assignee: Sandoz Ltd.
    Inventor: Thomas Cavanak
  • Patent number: 4462983
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nasal or pulmonary pharmaceutical composition comprising as active agent a compound of formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or halogen,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms,either (i)R.sub.3 is isopropyl, sec-butyl, or isobutyl,R.sub.4 methyl, ethyl or isopropyl andR.sub.5 is hydrogen and R.sub.6 is hydrogen or methoxyor R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are together a single bond,or (ii)R.sub.3 is benzyl, R.sub.4 is methyl, R.sub.5 is hydrogen and R.sub.6 is hydrogen or methoxy, or (III) dihydroergocristine,in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent, adapted for nasal or pulmonary administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: Sandoz Ltd.
    Inventors: Moise Azria, Thomas Cavanak
  • Patent number: 4388307
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmacologically active monocyclic peptide and a carrier comprising at least one of the following components:(a) a non-ionic ester of a triglyceride and a polyalkylene polyol,(b) a saturated fatty acid triglyceride, and(c) a mono- or di-glyceridehaving improved physical and absorption properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1983
    Assignee: Sandoz Ltd.
    Inventor: Thomas Cavanak