Patents by Inventor Julius Remenar

Julius Remenar 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: 8815950
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable dosage forms and compositions of levodopa and carbidopa for the treatment of patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. The dosage forms and compositions comprise both solid and liquid formulations and result in stable pharmaceutical products. Such dosage forms and compositions comprise a metal chelator and a levodopa concentration from about 1 mg/mL to about 30 mg/mL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Janssen Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Julius Remenar, Orn Almarsson, Anthony J. Meehan, Jr., Zhong Zhang
  • Patent number: 8492423
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising propylene glycol solvates of APIs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Tawa, Örn Almarsson, Julius Remenar
  • Patent number: 8362062
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of screening mixtures containing a pharmaceutical compound and an excipient to identify properties of the pharmaceutical compound/excipient combination that retard solid-state nucleation. The invention further relates to increasing the solubility, dissolution and bioavailability of a drug with low solubility in gastric fluids conditions by combining the drug with a precipitation retardant and an optional enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Tawa, Julius Remenar, Matthew L. Peterson, Örn Almarsson, Hector Guzman, Hongming Chen, Mark Oliveira
  • Publication number: 20120190662
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising propylene glycol solvates of APIs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Tawa, Örn Almarsson, Julius Remenar
  • Patent number: 8198268
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel sulfate salt of tianeptine with improved properties. Also described herein are novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising tianeptine sulfate salt, methods of making, and related methods of treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Janssen Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Hector Guzman, Alexey Popov, Thomas J. L. Rammeloo, Julius Remenar, Jihad B. Saoud, Mark Tawa
  • Patent number: 8183290
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising propylene glycol solvates of APIs. In particular a 2:1 complex of naproxen sodium to propylene glycol is disclosed which is a crystalline solid. The complex is prepared by crystallization of a mixture of naproxen sodium and propylene glycol from diethyl ether. It is identifiable by its X-ray powder diffraction pattern described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Tawa, Örn Almarsson, Julius Remenar
  • Publication number: 20110294841
    Abstract: The invention provides novel omega-3 oil formulations of one or more statins. These formulations are readily bioavailable. Notably, because the formulations of the invention contain an omega-3 oils as the major ingredient, they not only provide an antihypercholesterolemic effect due to the statin active ingredient, they also provide recommended daily dosages of omega-3 oils (i.e., approximately 1 gram of omega-3 oil per day), or a portion thereof. The invention also provides novel salts of one or more statins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Hector GUZMAN, Örn ALMARSSON, Julius REMENAR
  • Publication number: 20100279993
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising propylene glycol solvates of APIs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Mark Tawa, Örn Almarsson, Julius Remenar
  • Patent number: 7790905
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising propylene glycol solvates of APIs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Tawa, Örn Almarsson, Julius Remenar
  • Patent number: 7772277
    Abstract: The invention provides novel omega-3 oil formulations comprising fenofibrate and a statin. These formulations are effective in small volumes. Related methods of treatment are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: TransForm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Orn Almarsson, Hector Guzman, Carolyn Jordan, Julius Remenar
  • Publication number: 20100112051
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel sulfate salt of tianeptine with improved properties. Also described herein are novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising tianeptine sulfate salt, methods of making, and related methods of treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Hector Guzman, Alexey Popov, Thomas J.L. Rammeloo, Julius Remenar, Jihad B. Saoud, Mark Tawa
  • Patent number: 7671093
    Abstract: A mixed co-crystal comprising an API, a first co-crystal former, and a second co-crystal former which is isomorphically substitutable with said first co-crystal former is described. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a mixed co-crystal, methods of making mixed co-crystals, and methods of using mixed co-crystals are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Peterson, Magali Bourghol Hickey, Mark Oliveira, Örn Almarsson, Julius Remenar
  • Patent number: 7642287
    Abstract: The invention provides novel omega-3 oil solutions of one or more statins. These solutions are readily bioavailable. Notably, because the solutions of the invention contain an omega-3 oil as the major ingredient, they not only provide an antihypercholesterolemic effect due to the statin active ingredient, they also provide recommended daily dosages of omega-3 oils (i.e., approximately 1 gram of omega-3 oil per day), or a portion thereof. The invention also provides novel salts of one or more statins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Hector Guzman, Julius Remenar, Orn Almarsson
  • Publication number: 20090149533
    Abstract: The invention provides novel omega-3 ester-based oil solutions of fenofibrate. These solutions are substantially free of any food effect, effective in small volumes, and readily bioavailable. Notably, because the solutions of the invention contain an omega-3 ester-based oil as the major ingredient, they not only provide an antihyperlipidemic effect due to the fenofibrate active ingredient, they also provide recommended daily dosages of omega-3 oils (i.e., approximately 1 gram of omega-3 oil per day), or a portion thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: TransForm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Orn Almarsson, Pasut Ratanabanangkoon, Julius Remenar, Hector Guzman
  • Publication number: 20090088443
    Abstract: The invention provides novel soluble conazole crystalline forms (e.g. itraconazole, posaconazole and saperconazole) that include salts, co-crystals and related solvates useful as pharmaceuticals. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising, and processes for making, these conazole crystalline forms. Methods of using such compositions for the treatment or prevention of systemic and local fungal, yeast, and dermatophyte infections are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Julius Remenar, Michael MacPhee, Matthew Peterson, Sherry Morissette, Orn Almarsson
  • Publication number: 20090042979
    Abstract: The invention provides novel omega-3 oil formulations of one or more statins. These formulations are readily bioavailable. Notably, because the formulations of the invention contain an omega-3 oils as the major ingredient, they not only provide an antihypercholesterolemic effect due to the statin active ingredient, they also provide recommended daily dosages of omega-3 oils (i.e., approximately 1 gram of omega-3 oil per day), or a portion thereof. The invention also provides novel salts of one or more statins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Transform Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Hector Guzman, Orn Almarsson, Julius Remenar
  • Publication number: 20090030077
    Abstract: The invention provides novel omega-3 oil liquid formulations of fenofibrate. These formulations can be substantially free of any food effect, effective in small volumes, and readily bioavailable. Notably, because the formulations of the invention contain an omega-3 oil as the major ingredient, they not only provide anithypercholesterolemic and antihypertriglyceridemic effects due to the fenofibrate active ingredient, they also provide recommended daily dosages of omega-3 oils (i.e., approximately 1 gram of omega-3 oil per day), or a portion thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Transform Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Orn Almarsson, Pasut Ratanabanangkoon, Julius Remenar, Hector Guzman
  • Patent number: 7446107
    Abstract: The invention provides novel soluble conazole crystalline forms (e.g. itraconazole, posaconazole and saperconazole) that include salts, co-crystals and related solvates useful as pharmaceuticals. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising, and processes for making, these conazole crystalline forms. Methods of using such compositions for the treatment or prevention of systemic and local fungal, yeast, and dermatophyte infections are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Julius Remenar, Michael MacPhee, Matthew Peterson, Sherry Morissette, Orn Almarsson
  • Publication number: 20080200474
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel salts of flunarizine with improved properties. Also described herein are novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising such flunarizine salts, methods of making, and related methods of treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: TRANSFORM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Peterson, Julius Remenar, Carlos Sanrame
  • Publication number: 20070293674
    Abstract: The invention provides novel soluble conazole crystalline forms (e.g., cisitraconazole, saperconazole) that include salts, co-crystals and polymorphs useful as pharmaceuticals. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising, and processes for making, these conazole crystalline forms. Methods of using such compositions for the treatment or prevention of systemic and local fungal, yeast, and dermatophyte infections are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: TRANSFORM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Lisa Scoppettuolo, Matthew Peterson, Orn Almarsson, Julius Remenar