Anthony J Meehan

US Patent:

8563013, Oct 22, 2013

Filed:

Mar 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/594785

Inventors:

Anthony Meehan - Newtown PA, US
Glenn R. Booma - Natick MA, US
Gerd Schmieta - Boston MA, US
David L. Weissburg - Lexington MA, US
Jonathan Belfort - Cambridge MA, US
Mekayla Beaver - Boulder CO, US
Gary A. Meade - Ewing NJ, US

Assignee:

Janssen Biotech, Inc. - Horsham PA

International Classification:

A61K 9/00

US Classification:

424400

Abstract:

Devices and methods for distributing a fluid, e. g. , a fluid drug, are disclosed. Fluid-drug distribution can be advantageously utilized to help patients suffering from a disorder that affect fine motor skill usage, e. g. , Parkinson's Disease. Some aspects are directed to dosing containers that are adapted to distribute one or more selected dosages of fluid from the container. In some instances, the containers are adapted to be operable by patients with hindered fingertip motor control to help dispense a fluid-drug, such as a fluid including carbidopa and levodopa. Other aspects are directed to a kit for distributing a fluid drug that can be stored with a longer shelf life in solid form. Also discussed herein are methods for distributing a fluid drug for treating a disorder such as Parkinson's Disease.

US Patent:

20050070608, Mar 31, 2005

Filed:

Aug 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/926702

Inventors:

Julius Remenar - Framingham MA, US
Orn Almarsson - Shrewsbury MA, US
Anthony Meehan - Shrewsbury MA, US
Zhong Zhang - Sudbury MA, US

International Classification:

A61K031/198
A61K031/19

US Classification:

514567000, 514574000, 514566000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to stable compositions of levodopa and carbidopa, methods of treating patients with these compositions, and methods of preparing these compositions.

US Patent:

20050203185, Sep 15, 2005

Filed:

Mar 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/083168

Inventors:

Julius Remenar - Framingham MA, US
Orn Almarsson - Shrewsbury MA, US
Anthony Meehan - Shrewsbury MA, US
Zhong Zhang - Sudbury MA, US

International Classification:

A61K031/198

US Classification:

514567000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to stable compositions of levodopa and carbidopa, methods of treating patients with these compositions, and methods of preparing these compositions.

US Patent:

20070027216, Feb 1, 2007

Filed:

Jul 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/457647

Inventors:

Bridget Larson - Brookline MA, US
Anthony Meehan - Shrewsbury MA, US
Julius Remenar - Framingham MA, US

International Classification:

A61K 31/198
C07C 229/34

US Classification:

514567000, 562444000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a novel hydrochloride salt of levodopa. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said hydrochloride salt of levodopa may be used as fast-dissolve compositions. Methods of making and of using the same are also provided.