Patents by Inventor William HUNKE

William HUNKE 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: 20230287052
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including peptides, pharmaceutical preparations thereof, and methods of preventing photoreceptor death therewith and protecting of retinal cells, including, but not limited to, photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium, from Fas-or TRAIL-mediated apoptosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Cagri G. BESIRLI, Alexander J. BRIDGES, John K. FRESHLEY, William A. HUNKE, Linda L. JOHNSON, Francis X. SMITH, Ethan SYLVAIN, David N. ZACKS
  • Publication number: 20230141665
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous solution comprising a neuroactive steroid, a sulfobutyl ether beta cyclodextrin and a buffer; wherein: the solution is a stable solution between a pH of about 3 and about 9, e.g., at room temperature, for at least 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 months; 1, 2, 3 years or more; the buffer is present at a concentration of at least 0.1 mM; or the solution remains substantially free of impurities (e.g., the solution is substantially free of impurities at room temperature for at least 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 months; 1, 2, 3 years or more).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Francesco G. Salituro, Albert J. Robichaud, Paul Steven Watson, William Hunke
  • Patent number: 11597749
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including peptides, pharmaceutical preparations thereof, and methods of preventing photoreceptor death therewith and protecting of retinal cells, including, but not limited to, photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium, from Fas- or TRAIL-mediated apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ONL THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Cagri G. Besirli, Alexander J. Bridges, John K. Freshley, William A. Hunke, Linda L. Johnson, Francis X. Smith, Ethan Sylvain, David N. Zacks
  • Publication number: 20220000859
    Abstract: The present invention provides formulations, methods and kits for the treatment of dry eye diseases. In particular, stabilized pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound of Formula 1 are described herein for a variety of uses including the treatment of dry eye syndrome. In one aspect, methods and ingredients for improving the stability of compositions of the compound of Formula 1 are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Mary NEWMAN, William HUNKE
  • Patent number: 11058677
    Abstract: The present invention provides formulations, methods and kits for the treatment of dry eye diseases. In particular, stabilized pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound of Formula 1 are described herein for a variety of uses including the treatment of dry eye syndrome. In one aspect, methods and ingredients for improving the stability of compositions of the compound of Formula 1 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Mary Newman, William Hunke
  • Publication number: 20210094985
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including peptides, pharmaceutical preparations thereof, and methods of preventing photoreceptor death therewith and protecting of retinal cells, including, but not limited to, photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium, from Fas- or TRAIL-mediated apoptosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Cagri G. BESIRLI, Alexander J. BRIDGES, John K. FRESHLEY, William A. HUNKE, Linda L. JOHNSON, Francis X. Smith, Ethan SYLVAIN, David N. ZACKS
  • Patent number: 10829518
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including peptides, pharmaceutical preparations thereof, and methods of preventing photoreceptor death therewith and protecting of retinal cells, including, but not limited to, photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium, from Fas- or TRAIL-mediated apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignees: ONL THERAPEUTICS. INC., THE REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Cagri G. Besirli, Alexander J. Bridges, John K. Freshley, William A. Hunke, Linda L. Johnson, Francis X. Smith, Ethan Sylvain, David N. Zacks
  • Publication number: 20200123201
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including peptides, pharmaceutical preparations thereof, and methods of preventing photoreceptor death therewith and protecting of retinal cells, including, but not limited to, photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium, from Fas- or TRAIL-mediated apoptosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicants: ONL Therapeutics, Inc., The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Cagri G. BESIRLI, Alexander J. BRIDGES, John K. FRESHLEY, William A. HUNKE, Linda L. JOHNSON, Francis X. SMITH, Ethan SYLVAIN, David N. ZACKS
  • Patent number: 10508134
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including peptides, pharmaceutical preparations thereof, and methods of preventing photoreceptor death therewith and protecting of retinal cells, including, but not limited to, photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium, from Fas- or TRAIL-mediated apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignees: ONL Therapeutics, Inc., The Regents Of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: Cagri G. Besirli, Alexander J. Bridges, John K. Freshley, William A. Hunke, Linda L. Johnson, Francis X. Smith, Ethan Sylvain, David N. Zacks
  • Publication number: 20190350944
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous solution comprising a neuroactive steroid, a sulfobutyl ether beta cyclodextrin and a buffer; wherein: the solution is a stable solution between a pH of about 3 and about 9, e.g., at room temperature, for at least 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 months; 1, 2, 3 years or more; the buffer is present at a concentration of at least 0.1 mM; or the solution remains substantially free of impurities (e.g., the solution is substantially free of impurities at room temperature for at least 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 months; 1, 2, 3 years or more).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Francesco G. Salituro, Albert Jean Robichaud, Paul Steven Watson, William Hunke
  • Publication number: 20190008873
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous solution comprising a neuroactive steroid, a sulfobutyl ether beta cyclodextrin and a buffer; wherein: the solution is a stable solution between a pH of about 3 and about 9, e.g., at room temperature, for at least 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 months; 1, 2, 3 years or more; the buffer is present at a concentration of at least 0.1 mM; or the solution remains substantially free of impurities (e.g., the solution is substantially free of impurities at room temperature for at least 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 months; 1, 2, 3 years or more).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Francesco G. Salituro, Albert Jean Robichaud, Paul Steven Watson, William Hunke
  • Publication number: 20180291062
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including peptides, pharmaceutical preparations thereof, and methods of preventing photoreceptor death therewith and protecting of retinal cells, including, but not limited to, photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium, from Fas- or TRAIL-mediated apoptosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicants: ONL Therapeutics, Inc., The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Cagri G. BESIRLI, Alexander J. BRIDGES, John K. FRESHLEY, William A. HUNKE, Linda L. JOHNSON, Francis X. SMITH, Ethan SYLVAIN, David N. ZACKS
  • Publication number: 20150320737
    Abstract: The present invention provides formulations, methods and kits for the treatment of dry eye diseases. In particular, stabilized pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound of Formula 1 are described herein for a variety of uses including the treatment of dry eye syndrome. In one aspect, methods and ingredients for improving the stability of compositions of the compound of Formula 1 are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Mary NEWMAN, William HUNKE
  • Patent number: 6548492
    Abstract: A novel process for preparing a stabilized, lyophilized carbapenem, antibiotic formulation suitable for intravenous administration to patients in need thereof, wherein the active ingredient is of formula II: The process entails compounding a unstable, monosodium salt carbapenem with a sodium bicarbonate solution at a temperature range of from about 0° to about 5° C. while maintaining a pH between about 7.0 and about 8.0, filtering the resultant solution, bottling under sterile conditions, and lyophilizing to produce the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Al-Dehneh, William A. Hunke, Kathleen J. Illig, Anand Kanike, Hiren Patel, Scott D. Reynolds, Stelios C. Tsinontides
  • Patent number: 6486150
    Abstract: The present invention involves a process for preparing a stable final formulation product of a compound of formula I, or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate by incorporating a suitable carbon dioxide source to an unstable monosodium adduct of carbapenem antibiotic compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Hunke, Kathleen J. Illig, Anand Kanike, Scott D. Reynolds, Stelios C. Tsinontides, Anthony S. Al-Dehneh, Hiren S. Patel
  • Publication number: 20020002160
    Abstract: The present invention involves a process for preparing a stable final formulation product of a compound of formula I, 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: William A. Hunke, Kathleen J. Illig, Anand Kanike, Scott D. Reynolds, Stelios C. Tsinontides, Anthony S. Al-Dehneh, Hiren S. Patel
  • Patent number: 6136783
    Abstract: The invention is a pharmaceutical composition for intravenous administration to a patient comprisinga) a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; b) a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of an excipient such as a bulking agent effective to form a lyophilized cake; andc) a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of acetate buffer effective to provide a pH of between about 4 and 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Maneesh J. Neururkar, Michael J. Kaufman, William A. Hunke
  • Patent number: 5952323
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed which contains a compound of formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or hydrate thereof, in the stabilized form and/or in combination with a carbon dioxide source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Zimmerman, John M. Williams, Paul A. Bergquist, Lisa M. DiMichele, David C. DuBost, Michael J. Kaufman, Daniel R. Sidler, William A. Hunke
  • Patent number: 5952300
    Abstract: The invention is a pharmaceutical composition for intravenous administration to a patient comprisinga) a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; b) a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of an excipient such as a bulking agent effective to form a lyophilized cake; andc) a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of acetate buffer effective to provide a pH of between about 4 and 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Maneesh J. Nerurkar, William A. Hunke, Michael J. Kaufman