US Patent

US10584112 — Methylphenidate-prodrugs, processes of making and using the same

Composition of Matter · Assigned to KemPharm Inc · Expires 2037-12-09 · 12y remaining

Vulnerability score 4/100 Ironclad — strong claim type, well-established, deep family

What this patent protects

This patent protects compositions and processes for making and using d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated methylphenidate.

USPTO Abstract

The present technology is directed to compositions comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugates and unconjugated methylphenidate. The present technology also relates to compositions and oral formulations comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present technology additionally relates to a pharmaceutical kit containing the composition comprising d-threo-methylphenidate conjugated to nicotinoyl-L-serine, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and unconjugated methylphenidate and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US10584112
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Composition of Matter
Expires
2037-12-09
Drug substance claim
Yes
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
KemPharm Inc
Source
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