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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8062662 | Liposomes containing an entrapped compound in supersaturated solution A liposome composition having a compound entrapped in a supersaturated solution and method for preparing such a composition are described. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7537795 | Transdermal drug delivery devices having coated microprotrusions A device (12) and method are provided for percutaneous transdermal delivery of a potent pharmacologically active agent. The agent is dissolved in water to form an aqueous coating solution having an appropriate viscosity for coating extremely tiny skin piercin... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7521067 | Methods and apparatus for determining formulation orientation of multi-layered pharmaceutical dosage forms Rapid and accurate determination of the formulation orientation of multi-layer capsule-shaped tablets with respect to different internal formulation layers proximate to the opposite narrow and rounded ends of the tablets is required. By including an appropriate colo... | 04/21/2009 |
| D588274 | Skin-adhering drug delivery patch | 03/10/2009 |
| 7476725 | Preparation of macromolecular conjugates by four-component condensation reaction Polymer-biomolecule conjugates are prepared, generally in a site-specific or -selective manner, by a four-component condensation reaction. The method may be used to prepare conjugates having two polymer molecules attached at a single site on a biomolecule. The conju... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7470535 | Static diffusion cell for diffusion sampling systems A new design for a static diffusion cell for use in a diffusion sampling apparatus to be used in conjunction with automated or manual sampling is disclosed. The diffusion cell of present invention provides to an improved and efficient diffusion assay system. ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7455654 | Method and apparatus for reducing the incidence of tobacco use An apparatus for transdermally delivering a nicotine-based agent to a tobacco or nicotine user comprising a microprojection member having a plurality of microprojections that are adapted to pierce the stratum corneum of the tobacco user, the microprojection member h... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7438926 | Methods for inhibiting decrease in transdermal drug flux by inhibition of pathway closure This invention relates to a method for inhibiting a decrease in the transdermal flux of an agent that is being transdermally delivered or sampled over a prolonged period of time wherein the delivery or sampling involves disrupting at least the stratum corneum layer ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7390780 | Gene delivery mediated by liposome-DNA complex with cleavable peg surface modification A liposome composition and method for delivery of a nucleic acid in vivo or ex vivo is described. The liposomes in the composition are comprised of (i) a cationic lipid and (ii) a lipid joined to a hydrophilic polymer by a releasable linkage. The liposomes are assoc... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7381201 | Reusable, spring driven autoinjector The present invention provides a reusable spring driven autoinjector. The drive mechanism of the autoinjector of the present invention includes one or more drive springs formed of a shape memory alloy. Therefore, by alternating the shape memory alloy forming the one... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7329242 | Trocar for inserting implants An implant retention trocar includes a cannula for puncturing the skin of an animal and an obturator for delivering the implant beneath the skin of the animal. The implant retention trocar has a cannula distal tip design which causes a minimum of trauma and tearing ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323191 | Transdermal warfarin system Composition of matter for application to a body surface or membrane to administer warfarin by permeation through the body surface or membrane, the composition comprising warfarin to be administered, at a therapeutically effective rate, alone or in combination with a... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318936 | Minimization of drug oxidation in drug irradiated excipients formulations This invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing oxidation of beneficial agents. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7303760 | Method for treating multi-drug resistant tumors Methods for administering mitomycin C to a multi-drug resistant cell and for reducing the toxicity of the compound are described. In the methods, mitoymic C is provided in the form of a prodrug conjugate, where the drug is linked to a hydrophobic moiety, such as a l... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7285622 | Releasable linkage and compositions containing same A compound comprised of a hydrophilic polymer covalently yet reversibly linked to a amine-containing ligand through a dithiobenzyl linkage is described. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7258869 | Stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and formulations utilizing such vehicle This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperat... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7244449 | Liposome-entrapped topoisomerase inhibitors A composition for administration of a therapeutically effective dose of a topoisomerase inhibitor I or topoisomerase I/II inhibitor is described. The composition includes liposomes having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an aqueous liposome compartment... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241457 | Osmotically driven active agent delivery device providing an ascending release profile In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an osmotic pump that automatically provides an ascending release rate of active agent as the osmotic pump functions in an environment of operation and may be designed for implantation within a desired animal or hum... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235068 | Osmotic delivery system having space-efficient piston An osmotic delivery system having a space-efficient piston is provided. The enclosure has an interior holding the piston, a protein or peptide, and an osmotic agent. The piston is movable with respect to an interior surface of the capsule, and defines a movable seal... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7212853 | Electrotransport agent delivery method and apparatus An electrotransport agent delivery device (10) for delivering a therapeutic agent through intact skin, and a method of operating same, is provided. The device applies a pulsing electrotransport current wherein current pulses have a magnitude above a critical ... | 05/01/2007 |
| RE39588 | Transdermal drug delivery device A diffusional drug delivery device is described which can provide for stability of the adhesive and system components, elimination of the initial burst of drug and hence irritation, and to provide for delayed onset of therapeutic effect along with delivery of a ther... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207982 | Osmotic pump with means for dissipating internal pressure The present invention includes an osmotic pump that includes a means for venting an osmotic composition included in the pump before the internal pressure of the pump has the opportunity to build to such an extent that the pump is structurally compromised, such as wh... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7184826 | Device and method for enhancing transdermal flux of agents being delivered or sampled A percutaneous agent delivery or sampling device comprising a sheet having a plurality of microblades for piercing and anchoring to the skin for increasing transdermal flux of an agent and for improving the attachment of the device to the skin. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7169409 | Method for preventing crystal formation in a dispersion of a liquid in a matrix An improved method for the manufacture of transdermal drug delivery devices comprising liquid dispersions of a liquid in an aqueous or nonaqueous matrix is disclosed. More particularly, the invention relates to preventing the formation of a crystalline structure in ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7156257 | Compressed gas cylinder The present invention provides a compressed gas cylinder that is capable of storing a compressed fluid at high pressures. The cylinder of the present invention includes a body terminating in an inwardly domed cap. The dome included in the cap of the compressed gas c... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150882 | Enhanced circulation effector composition and method A liposome composition comprising small, surface-bound effector molecules is disclosed. The liposomes have a surface layer of hydrophilic polymer chains, for enhanced circulation time in the bloodstream. The effector molecules are attached to the distal ends of the ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147867 | Dosage form comprising liquid formulation A dosage form is disclosed comprising a drug formulation that self-emulsifies in the drug formulation. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7136698 | Electrotransport agent delivery apparatus An electrotransport agent delivery device (10) for delivering a therapeutic agent through intact skin, and a method of operating same, is provided. The device applies a pulsing electrotransport current wherein the length of the applied current pulses is at le... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131960 | Apparatus and method for piercing skin with microprotrusions A method and device are described for applying a microprotrusion member (44) including a plurality of microprotrusions (90) to the stratum corneum with impact. The method and device are used to improve transport of an agent across the skin for agent de... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7122202 | Therapeutic liposome composition and method of preparation Reagents for use in preparing a therapeutic liposome composition sensitized to a target cell are described. The reagents include a liposomal composition composed of pre-formed liposomes having an entrapped therapeutic agent and a plurality of targeting conjugates co... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7112335 | Minimally compliant, volume-efficient piston for osmotic drug delivery systems An osmotic pump having a minimally compliant, volume-efficient piston positioned within a capsule is provided. The capsule has an interior surface, a beneficial agent, and an osmotic agent. The piston is movable with respect to an interior surface of the capsule, an... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108863 | Liposome composition for improved intracellular delivery of a therapeutic agent A liposomal composition and a method of using the same for achieving intracellular delivery of a liposome-entrapped agent is described. The liposomes are composed of a pH sensitive lipid and include a targeting ligand to direct the liposomes to a target cell. The li... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097634 | Injection device providing automatic needle retraction The present invention includes an automatic injection device that reliably provides automatic needle retraction even when manufactured with part and assembly tolerances typical of low-cost and high-volume manufacturing processes. The injector of the present inventio... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097631 | Self-actuating applicator for microprojection array An applicator for applying a microprojection member to the stratum corneum of a patient having a housing, a piston moveable within the housing and a cap adapted to activate the applicator. The applicator is self-setting and auto-triggering, which allows the applicat... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7087035 | Device and method for enhancing skin piercing by microprotrusions A device and method for enhancing skin piercing by microprotrusions involves pre-stretching the skin to enhance pathway formation when the microprotrusions are pressed into the skin. An expandable device includes skin engaging opposite ends that contact the skin sur... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7060734 | Pharmaceutical coating composition and method of use A composition is disclosed comprising a polymer and a surfactant in a solvent exhibiting a common solubility for the polymer and the surfactant. The composition provides a dosage form for administering a drug over time. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7054683 | Methods of electrotransport drug delivery A reservoir and a family of reservoirs are provided which are designed to be used with a single controller to provide a wide range of therapeutic drug delivering regimens while maintaining many of the same reservoir configurations and drug formulations. A method of ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7014636 | Osmotic delivery device having a two-way valve and a dynamically self-adjusting flow channel An implantable osmotically driven delivery system having a dynamic, two-way valve and a self-adjusting, variable geometry fluid flow channel. As pressure within the agent delivery system increases, the fluid channel narrows, thereby restricting flow. At exceptionall... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011844 | Formulations for the administration of fluoxetine Composition of matter for application to a body surface or membrane to administer fluoxetine by permeation through the body surface or membrane, the composition comprising fluoxetine to be administered, at a therapeutically effective rate, alone or in combination wi... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011850 | Dosage forms having a barrier layer to laser ablation A dosage form for delivery of a therapeutic agent to a subject is described. The dosage form contains: (a) an outer wall defining an interior compartment; (b) within the interior compartment, a therapeutic agent; (c) at least one exit orifice formed by laser ablatio... | 03/14/2006 |
