Patents by Inventor Thomas L. Wegman

Thomas L. Wegman 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: 20240082164
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating uterine fibroids, wherein a uterine fibroid treatment agent comprising collagenase in an amount effective to cause shrinkage of uterine fibroids is injected or inserted into the uterine fibroid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Phyllis Carolyn LEPPERT, Thomas L. WEGMAN
  • Patent number: 11872267
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating uterine fibroids in vivo, and methods of reducing symptoms associated with uterine fibroids, including pain, bleeding and infertility. The disclosed compositions comprise collagenase in an amount effective to cause shrinkage and/or reduce stiffness of uterine fibroids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignees: The Johns Hopkins University, Duke University, BioSpecifics Technologies LLC
    Inventors: James H. Segars, Phyllis Carolyn Leppert, Thomas L. Wegman, Jean-Marie Soma
  • Patent number: 11857685
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating uterine fibroids are described, wherein a uterine fibroid treatment agent comprising collagenase in an amount effective to cause shrinkage of uterine fibroids is injected or inserted into the uterine fibroid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignees: BioSpecifics Technologies LLC, Duke University
    Inventors: Phyllis Carolyn Leppert, Thomas L. Wegman
  • Publication number: 20230158127
    Abstract: A drug product comprising a combination of highly purified collagenase I and collagenase II from Clostridium histolyticum is disclosed. The drug product includes collagenase I and collagenase II in a ratio of about 1 to 1, with a purity of greater than at least 95%. The invention further disclosed improved fermentation and purification processes for preparing the said drug product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory L. Sabatino, Benjamin J. Del Tito, JR., Phillip J. Bassett, Hazel A. Tharia, Antony G. Hitchcock, Bo Yu, Thomas L. Wegman
  • Publication number: 20210220284
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating uterine fibroids, wherein a uterine fibroid treatment agent comprising collagenase in an amount effective to cause shrinkage of uterine fibroids is injected or inserted into the uterine fibroid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicants: BIOSPECIFICS TECHNOLOGIES CORP., DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Phyllis Carolyn LEPPERT, Thomas L. WEGMAN
  • Publication number: 20210113670
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating uterine fibroids in vivo, wherein a uterine fibroid treatment agent comprising collagenase in an amount effective to cause shrinkage and/or reduce stiffness of uterine fibroids is injected or inserted into the uterine fibroid. The invention also relates to methods of reducing symptoms associated with uterine fibroids, including pain, bleeding and infertility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicants: The Johns Hopkins University, Duke University, BioSpecifics Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: James H. Segars, Phyllis Carolyn Leppert, Thomas L. Wegman, Jean-Marie Soma
  • Publication number: 20210106659
    Abstract: A drug product comprising a combination of highly purified collagenase I and collagenase II from Clostridium histolyticum is disclosed. The drug product includes collagenase I and collagenase II in a ratio of about 1 to 1, with a purity of greater than at least 95%. The invention further disclosed improved fermentation and purification processes for preparing the said drug product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory L. Sabatino, Benjamin J. Del Tito, JR., Phillip J. Bassett, Hazel A. Tharia, Antony G. Hitchcock, Bo Yu, Thomas L. Wegman
  • Publication number: 20210060143
    Abstract: It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a formulation for injectable and topical collagenase, which will have extended residence time for the drug at the therapeutic targeted area for the indication being treated. It is a further object of the disclosure to provide a slow release formulation for collagenase, which is compatible with the active ingredient and does not adversely affect its activity. Still a further object of the disclosure is to provide an injectable formulation for collagenase which can be effectively administered to a patient with a small size needle without exhibiting pre-gelation, which would interfere with the ability to deliver the required dose for treatment. Still a further object of the disclosure is to provide a water-based topical formulation for collagenase which will be more compatible with other topically used medications to achieve better results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: BioSpecifics Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Bo YU, Thomas L. WEGMAN
  • Publication number: 20210040468
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a drug product comprising a combination of highly purified collagenase I and collagenase II from Clostridium histolyticum. The method utilizes an improved medium for the cultivation of Clostridium histolyticum which includes a non-meat-derived (i.e., non-mammalian) peptone or vegetable peptone. The method includes one or more of: (1) reducing glucose content in the meat-free or vegetable-derived media; and (2) increasing the salt concentration in the meat-free or vegetable-derived media. Also provided is a drug product which includes collagenase I and collagenase II at an optimized fixed mass ratio, and which has a purity of greater than at least 95%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: BioSpecifics Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas L. WEGMAN, Bo YU
  • Publication number: 20210023014
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating uterine fibroids, wherein a uterine fibroid treatment agent comprising collagenase in an amount effective to cause shrinkage of uterine fibroids is injected or inserted into the uterine fibroid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicants: BioSpecifics Technologies Corp., Duke University
    Inventors: Phyllis Carolyn Leppert, Thomas L. Wegman
  • Publication number: 20200078310
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating uterine fibroids, wherein a uterine fibroid treatment agent comprising collagenase in an amount effective to cause shrinkage of uterine fibroids is injected or inserted into the uterine fibroid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicants: BIOSPECIFICS TECHNOLOGIES CORP., DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Phyllis Carolyn LEPPERT, Thomas L. WEGMAN
  • Patent number: 10369110
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating uterine fibroids, wherein a uterine fibroid treatment agent comprising collagenase in an amount effective to cause shrinkage of uterine fibroids is injected or inserted into the uterine fibroid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignees: BioSpecifics Technologies Corporation, Duke University
    Inventors: Phyllis Carolyn Leppert, Thomas L. Wegman
  • Patent number: 10272140
    Abstract: It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a formulation for injectable collagenase which will have extended residence time for the drug at the therapeutic targeted area for the indication being treated. It is a further object of the disclosure to provide a slow release formulation for collagenase which is compatible with the active ingredient and does not adversely affect its activity. Still a further object of the disclosure is to provide an injectable formulation for collagenase which can be effectively administered to a patient with a small size needle without exhibiting pregelation, which would interfere with the ability to deliver the required dose for treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: BIOSPECIFICS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
    Inventors: Bo Yu, Thomas L. Wegman
  • Publication number: 20190071659
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a drug product comprising a combination of highly purified collagenase I and collagenase II from Clostridium histolyticum. The method utilizes an improved medium for the cultivation of Clostridium histolyticum which includes a non-meat-derived (i.e., non-mammalian) peptone or vegetable peptone. The method includes one or more of: (1) reducing glucose content in the meat-free or vegetable-derived media; and (2) increasing the salt concentration in the meat-free or vegetable-derived media. Also provided is a drug product which includes collagenase I and collagenase II at an optimized fixed mass ratio, and which has a purity of greater than at least 95%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: BioSpecifics Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas L. WEGMAN, Bo YU
  • Patent number: 10119131
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a drug product comprising a combination of highly purified collagenase I and collagenase II from Clostridium histolyticum. The method utilizes an improved medium for the cultivation of Clostridium histolyticum which includes a non-meat-derived (i.e., non-mammalian) peptone or vegetable peptone. The method includes one or more of: (1) reducing glucose content in the meat-free or vegetable-derived media; and (2) increasing the salt concentration in the meat-free or vegetable-derived media. Also provided is a drug product which includes collagenase I and collagenase II at an optimized fixed mass ratio, and which has a purity of greater than at least 95%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: BIOSPECIFICS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Wegman, Bo Yu
  • Publication number: 20170333356
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating uterine fibroids, wherein a uterine fibroid treatment agent comprising collagenase in an amount effective to cause shrinkage of uterine fibroids is injected or inserted into the uterine fibroid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicants: BioSpecifics Technologies Corp., Duke University, North Carolina Central University
    Inventors: Phyllis Carolyn Leppert, Thomas L. Wegman, Darlene K. Taylor
  • Patent number: 9744138
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating uterine fibroids, wherein a uterine fibroid treatment agent comprising collagenase in an amount effective to cause shrinkage of uterine fibroids is injected or inserted into the uterine fibroid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignees: BioSpecifics Technologies Corp., Duke University, North Carolina Central University
    Inventors: Phyllis Carolyn Leppert, Thomas L. Wegman, Darlene K. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20170087229
    Abstract: A drug product comprising a combination of highly purified collagenase I and collagenase II from Clostridium histolyticum is disclosed. The drug product includes collagenase I and collagenase II in a ratio of about 1 to 1, with a purity of greater than at least 95%. The invention further disclosed improved fermentation and purification processes for preparing the said drug product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory L. Sabatino, Benjamin J. Del Tito, JR., Phillip J. Bassett, Hazel A. Tharia, Antony G. Hitchcock, Bo Yu, Thomas L. Wegman
  • Publication number: 20160346367
    Abstract: It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a formulation for injectable collagenase which will have extended residence time for the drug at the therapeutic targeted area for the indication being treated. It is a further object of the disclosure to provide a slow release formulation for collagenase which is compatible with the active ingredient and does not adversely affect its activity. Still a further object of the disclosure is to provide an injectable formulation for collagenase which can be effectively administered to a patient with a small size needle without exhibiting pregelation, which would interfere with the ability to deliver the required dose for treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: BioSpecifics Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Bo Yu, Thomas L. Wegman
  • Publication number: 20160000890
    Abstract: It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a formulation for injectable and topical collagenase, which will have extended residence time for the drug at the therapeutic targeted area for the indication being treated. It is a further object of the disclosure to provide a slow release formulation for collagenase, which is compatible with the active ingredient and does not adversely affect its activity. Still a further object of the disclosure is to provide an injectable formulation for collagenase which can be effectively administered to a patient with a small size needle without exhibiting pre-gelation, which would interfere with the ability to deliver the required dose for treatment. Still a further object of the disclosure is to provide a water-based topical formulation for collagenase which will be more compatible with other topically used medications to achieve better results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: BIOSPECIFICS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
    Inventors: Bo Yu, Thomas L. Wegman