Felix Hoffmann, a German chemist, was searching for something to relieve his father's arthritis. In doing so, he "rediscovered" acetylsalicylic acid and in 1900, patented a stable process for developing it. Hence, we have aspirin.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7456213 | PEG-poly(ortho ester) graft copolymers and pharmaceutical compositions This invention relates to graft copolymer delivery vehicles comprising a polyethyleneglycol-poly(ortho ester), and to controlled release pharmaceutical compositions comprising the delivery vehicle and an active agent. The graft copolymer delivery vehicles may be the... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7220414 | Degradable polyacetal polymers Degradable polyacetal polymers and functionalized degradable polyacetal polymers have properties favorable for use in pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. The degradable polyacetal polymers are relatively stable at physiological pH with favorable biodistribut... | 05/22/2007 |