Patents by Inventor Orn Almarsson

Orn Almarsson 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: 20110178068
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of sustained delivery of a tertiary amine-containing parent drug comprising administering to a patient an effective amount of a prodrug compound of the invention wherein upon administration to the patient, release of the parent drug from the prodrug is sustained release. Prodrug compounds suitable for use in the methods of the invention are labile quaternary ammonium salts of tertiary amine-containing parent drugs (or tertiary imine-containing parent drugs) that are derivatized through aldehyde-linked prodrug moieties that reduce the solubility of the prodrug compound at a reference pH as compared to the parent drug. The physical, chemical and solubility properties of these derivatives can be further modulated by the choice of counterion X?. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a prodrug compound of Formula I: where R1-R5 are defined in the written description of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Orn Almarsson, Laura Cook Blumberg, Julius F. Remenar
  • Publication number: 20110166156
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and Formula II and their use for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia and manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder with or without psychotic features is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Cook Blumberg, Örn Almarsson
  • Publication number: 20110166194
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and their use for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia and manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder with or without psychotic features is disclosed: wherein R1-R8, G, N and A? are as defined in the written description.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Cook Blumberg, Örn Almarsson
  • Patent number: 7927613
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a co-crystal of an API and a co-crystal former; wherein the API has at least one functional group selected from ether, thioether, alcohol, thiol, aldehyde, ketone, thioketone, nitrate ester, phosphate ester, thiophosphate ester, ester, thioester, sulfate ester, carboxylic acid, phosphonic acid, phosphinic acid, sulfonic acid, amide, primary amine, secondary amine, ammonia, tertiary amine, sp2 amine, thiocyanate, cyanamide, oxime, nitrile diazo, organohalide, nitro, s-heterocyclic ring, thiophene, n-heterocyclic ring, pyrrole, o-heterocyclic ring, furan, epoxide, peroxide, hydroxamic acid, imidazole, pyridine and the co-crystal former has at least one functional group selected from amine, amide, pyridine, imidazole, indole, pyrrolidine, carbonyl, carboxyl, hydroxyl, phenol, sulfone, sulfonyl, mercapto and methyl thio, such that the API and co-crystal former are capable of co-crystallizing from a solution phase under crystallization conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignees: University of South Florida, The Regents of the University of Michigan, Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Örn Almarsson, Magali Bourghol Hickey, Matthew L. Peterson, Michael J. Zaworotko, Brian Moulton, Nair Rodriguez-Hornedo
  • Patent number: 7915317
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol). A composition of the present invention can comprise propofol and two or more excipients as an aqueous mixture. The propofol containing compositions are preferably sterile and are parenterally administered to any animal, including humans. The compositions are also chemically and physically stable over a wide range of environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhong Zhang, Orn Almarsson, Hongming Chen
  • Publication number: 20110003828
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of sustained delivery of a lactam, imide, amide, sulfonamide, carbamate or urea containing parent drug by administering to a patient an effective amount of a prodrug compound of the invention wherein upon administration to the patient, release of the parent drug from the prodrug is sustained release. Prodrug compounds suitable for use in the methods of the invention are labile conjugates of parent drugs that are derivatized through carbonyl linked prodrug moieties. The prodrug compounds of the invention can be used to treat any condition for which the lactam, imide, amide, sulfonamide, carbamate or urea containing parent drug is useful as a treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Laura Cook Blumberg, Julius F. Remenar, Örn Almarsson, Tarek A. Zeidan
  • Publication number: 20100331285
    Abstract: A polymorph of aspirin is provided by the present invention. Methods of making and using the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicants: TRANSFORM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: Orn Almarsson, Jennifer McMahon, Vishweshwar Peddy, Matthew Peterson, Michael J. Zaworotko
  • Publication number: 20100311701
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a co-crystal of an API and a co-crystal former; wherein the API has at least one functional group selected from ether, thioether, alcohol, thiol, aldehyde, ketone, thioketone, nitrate ester, phosphate ester, thiophosphate ester, ester, thioester, sulfate ester, carboxylic acid, phosphonic acid, phosphinic acid, sulfonic acid, amide, primary amine, secondary amine, ammonia, tertiary amine, imine, thiocyanate, cyanamide, oxime, nitrile diazo, organohalide, nitro, S-heterocyclic ring, thiophene, N-heterocyclic ring, pyrrole, O-heterocyclic ring, furan, epoxide, peroxide, hydroxamic acid, imidazole, pyridine and the co-crystal former has at least one functional group selected from amine, amide, pyridine, imidazole, indole, pyrrolidine, carbonyl, carboxyl, hydroxyl, phenol, sulfone, sulfonyl, mercapto and methyl thio, such that the API and co-crystal former are capable of co-crystallizing from a solution phase under crystallization conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicants: Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc, University Of South Florida, The Regents of the University Of Michigan
    Inventors: Orn Almarsson, Magali Bourghol Hickey, Matthew Peterson, Michael J. Zaworotko, Brian Moulton, Nair Rodriguez-Hornedo
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20100210731
    Abstract: Polymorphs and solvates of racemic, enantiomerically pure, and enantiomerically mixed modafinil are formed and discussed. In addition, said forms are described as useful for the treatment of many conditions including, but not limited to, narcolepsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Magali Bourghol Hickey, Matthew Peterson, Orn Almarsson, Mark Oliveira
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7566805
    Abstract: Co-crystals and solvates of racemic, enantiomerically pure, and enantiomerically mixed modafinil are formed and several important physical properties are modulated. The solubility, dissolution, bioavailability, dose response, and stability of modafinil can be modulated to improve efficacy in pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Magali Bourghol Hickey, Matthew Peterson, Orn Almarsson, Mark Oliveira
  • Patent number: 7550155
    Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing a lipophilic therapeutic agent. In particular, the invention provides aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound 2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol). Preferred compositions of the invention contain propofol in the presence of at least one block copolymer (for example, P188 or another poloxamer) and a polyethylene glycol (PEG). Compositions of the invention are preferably sterile or are readily sterilized (e.g., by autoclaving) and are suitable for parenteral administration to any animal, including humans. The compositions are also chemically and physically stable over a wide range of environmental conditions and for extended periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Transform Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Zhong Zhang, Orn Almarsson, Hongming Chen
  • 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: 20090093549
    Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing a lipophilic therapeutic agent. In particular, the invention provides aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound 2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol). Preferred compositions of the invention contain propofol in the presence of at least one block copolymer (for example, P188 or another poloxamer) and a polyethylene glycol (PEG). Compositions of the invention are preferably sterile or are readily sterilized (e.g., by autoclaving) and are suitable for parenteral administration to any animal, including humans. The compositions are also chemically and physically stable over a wide range of environmental conditions and for extended periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhong Zhang, Orn Almarsson, Hongming Chen
  • 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