Patents by Inventor Bret Berner

Bret Berner 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: 10617655
    Abstract: Topical sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent formulations are provided. Aspects of the transdermal formulations include an amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent in combination with a topical delivery vehicle, e.g., a topical patch that includes an adhesive layer and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of topically delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat a subject for a disease condition, such as an immune system disorder like multiple sclerosis, a hyperproliferative dermatological disorder, e.g., psoriasis, acne, etc. Packaged topical formulations, kits including such formulations, and methods of making such formulations are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Adchara Pongpeerapat, Bret Berner, Kensuke Murata
  • Publication number: 20200093800
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of treating ADHD, anxiety or insomnia by applying a transdermal delivery device containing a dexmedetomidine composition formulated to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject diagnosed as having ADHD, anxiety or insomnia. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a transdermal delivery device having a dexmedetomidine composition is applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient to treat ADHD, anxiety or insomnia in the subject. Also provided are transdermal delivery devices configured to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient for practicing the subject methods, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Adchara Pongpeerapat, Amit Jain, Bret Berner, Jianye Wen, Jutaro Shudo
  • Patent number: 10434150
    Abstract: Oral administration of ALV003 can protect celiac disease patients and patients otherwise suffering from gluten-intolerance from the harmful effects of ingesting food containing gluten.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Immunogenics LLC
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Matthew John Siegel
  • Publication number: 20190209556
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, among other things, compositions comprising quantities of oltipraz crystals, as well as method of making such compositions, and method of treating patients using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Anthony Chris Garland, Barbara-Jean Anne Bormann-Kennedy, Bomi Framroze, Bret Berner, Michael Edward Grass, Casey Keith Jager, Jay Corey Bloom, Mark Joseph Kastantin
  • Publication number: 20190209557
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, among other things, compositions comprising quantities of oltipraz crystals, as well as method of making such compositions, and method of treating patients using such compositions. Taste-modified compositions also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Anthony Chris Garland, Barbara-Jean Anne Bormann-Kennedy, Bomi Framroze, Bret Berner, Michael Edward Grass, Casey Keith Jager, Jay Corey Bloom, Mark Joseph Kastantin, Romain Bachelard
  • Publication number: 20190175519
    Abstract: Naloxone transdermal delivery devices are provided. Aspects of the naloxone transdermal delivery devices include a matrix comprising a naloxone active agent in a pressure sensitive adhesive and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of making and using the naloxone transdermal delivery devices, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices. The devices, kits and methods of using the same find use in a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Russell Haynes, Jianye Wen, Jutaro Shudo, Bret Berner
  • Publication number: 20190177359
    Abstract: This invention relates to a 19-nor C3,3-disubstituted C21-pyrazolyl steroid of Formula (I) and crystalline solid forms and compositions thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of making crystalline solid forms of the 19-nor C3,3-disubstituted C21-pyrazolyl steroid of Formula (I) and methods of using the 19-nor C3,3-disubstituted C21-pyrazolyl steroid of Formula (I) or crystalline solid forms, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Paul Steven Watson, Bret Berner, John Gregory Reid, Jian Wang, James J. Doherty, Stephen Jay Kanes
  • Publication number: 20190151259
    Abstract: Topical sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent formulations are provided. Aspects of the transdermal formulations include an amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent in combination with a topical delivery vehicle, e.g., a topical patch that includes an adhesive layer and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of topically delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat a subject for a disease condition, such as an immune system disorder like multiple sclerosis, a hyperproliferative dermatological disorder, e.g., psoriasis, acne, etc. Packaged topical formulations, kits including such formulations, and methods of making such formulations are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Adchara Pongpeerapat, Bret Berner, Kensuke Murata
  • Patent number: 10188616
    Abstract: Topical sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent formulations are provided. Aspects of the transdermal formulations include an amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent in combination with a topical delivery vehicle, e.g., a topical patch that includes an adhesive layer and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of topically delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat a subject for a disease condition, such as an immune system disorder like multiple sclerosis, a hyperproliferative dermatological disorder, e.g., psoriasis, acne, etc. Packaged topical formulations, kits including such formulations, and methods of making such formulations are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Adchara Pongpeerapat, Bret Berner, Kensuke Murata
  • Publication number: 20180289640
    Abstract: Topical sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent formulations are provided. Aspects of the transdermal formulations include an amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent in combination with a topical delivery vehicle, e.g., a topical patch that includes an adhesive layer and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of topically delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat a subject for a disease condition, such as an immune system disorder like multiple sclerosis, a hyperproliferative dermatological disorder, e.g., psoriasis, acne, etc. Packaged topical formulations, kits including such formulations, and methods of making such formulations are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Adchara Pongpeerapat, Bret Berner, Kensuke Murata
  • Patent number: 10022340
    Abstract: Topical sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent formulations are provided. Aspects of the transdermal formulations include an amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent in combination with a topical delivery vehicle, e.g., a topical patch that includes an adhesive layer and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of topically delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat a subject for a disease condition, such as an immune system disorder like multiple sclerosis, a hyperproliferative dermatological disorder, e.g., psoriasis, acne, etc. Packaged topical formulations, kits including such formulations, and methods of making such formulations are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Adchara Pongpeerapat, Bret Berner, Kensuke Murata
  • Publication number: 20180193274
    Abstract: The current invention affords new formulations which deliver reversible and irreversible covalent kinase inhibitors, in particular BTK inhibitors, into the small intestine and specifically into the ileum and jejunum of the small intestine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Philip A. NUNN, Bret BERNER, Mohammad Reza MASJEDIZADEH
  • Patent number: 9993531
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations of orally administered proteins can be stabilized from oxidative degradation and inactivation in the stomach and GI tract by the addition of an antioxidant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Immunogenics LLC
    Inventors: Matthew J. Siegel, Bret Berner
  • Patent number: 9980903
    Abstract: Controlled release oral dosage forms are provided for the continuous, sustained administration of a pharmacologically active agent to the upper gastrointestinal tract of a patient in whom the fed mode as been induced. The majority of the agent is delivered, on an extended release basis, to the stomach, duodenum and upper regions of the small intestine, with drug delivery in the lower gastrointestinal tract and colon substantially restricted. The dosage form comprises a matrix of a biocompatible, hydrophilic, erodible polymer with an active agent incorporated therein, wherein the polymer is one that both swells in the presence of water and gradually erodes over a time period of hours, with swelling and erosion commencing upon contact with gastric fluid, and drug release rate primarily controlled by erosion rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Jenny Louie-Helm, John W. Shell, Barbara Shell
  • Publication number: 20180015088
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations and methods of site specific administration of Compound (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Compound (I) is a potent BTK inhibitor and hence can be useful for the treatment of diseases such as cancer, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Philip NUNN, Bret BERNER, Mohammad Reza MASJEDIZADEH
  • Patent number: 9801816
    Abstract: Gastric retentive dosage forms for sustained release of acamprosate are described which may allow once- or twice-daily dosing for both acute and long-term treatment of a disorder including alcohol dependence, tinnitus, sleep apnea, Parkinson's disease, levodopa-induced dyskinesias in Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Cortical spreading depression, migraine, schizophrenia, anxiety, tardive dyskinesia, spasticity, multiple sclerosis, various types pain, or binge eating. Methods of treatment using the dosage forms and methods of making the dosage forms are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Cuiping Chen
  • Publication number: 20170172930
    Abstract: Drugs are formulated as oral dosage forms for controlled release in which the release rate limiting portion is a shell surrounding the drug-containing core. The shell releases drug from the core by permitting diffusion of the drug from the core. The shell also motes gastric retention of the dosage form by swelling upon imbibition of gastric fluid to size that is retained in the stomach during the postprandial or fed mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Jenny Louie-Helm, John N. Shell
  • Patent number: 9597338
    Abstract: Drugs are formulated as oral dosage forms for controlled release in which the release rate limiting portion is a shell surrounding the drug-containing core. The shell releases drug from the core by permitting diffusion of the drug from the core. The shell also motes gastric retention of the dosage form by swelling upon imbibition of gastric fluid to size that is retained in the stomach during the postprandial or fed mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Depomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Jenny Louie-Helm, John N. Shell
  • Publication number: 20160263044
    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: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou
  • Publication number: 20160235825
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations of orally administered proteins can be stabilized from oxidative degradation and inactivation in the stomach and GI tract by the addition of an antioxidant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew J. Siegel, Bret Berner