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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7193084 | Polymorphic form of itraconazole The present invention provides a polymorphic form of itraconazole. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7177487 | Determination of particle size by image analysis The present invention provides a method for determining a particle size. The process includes the steps of: (i) positioning a particle on a flat surface; (ii) recording a digital image of the particle on the flat surface wherein the digital image is recorded with an... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7122201 | Composition and method for reducing adverse interactions between phenothiazine derivatives and plasma using surfactants and amino acids Compositions and methods are provided for reducing adverse reactions as a result of parenteral administration of certain phenothiazine derivatives such as promethazine, including promethazine hydrochloride. The active compound may be admixed with an effective amount... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7112340 | Compositions of and method for preparing stable particles in a frozen aqueous matrix The present invention discloses a composition of a stable suspension of a poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agent or cosmetic in the form of particles of the pharmaceutical agent or cosmetic suspended in a frozen aqueous matrix and method for its preparation. The ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7105093 | Processing set and methods for processing and treating a biological fluid Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid tre... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7037528 | Microprecipitation method for preparing submicron suspensions The present invention provides a method for preparing submicron sized particles of an organic compound, the solubility of which is greater in a water-miscible first solvent than in a second solvent which is aqueous, the process including the steps of: (i) dissolving... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025877 | Processing set for processing and treating a biological fluid Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid tre... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7024749 | Method for manufacturing a cannula assembly The present invention is directed to a novel process for inserting a cannula, such as a hypodermic needle, into a hub member by roughening a first portion of the cannula while leaving a second portion substantially smooth such that the first portion forms an interfe... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7009169 | Method for measuring particle size distribution of a population of particles The present invention provides for measuring a particle size distribution of a population of particles using a light scattering particle sizing instrument having a plurality of selectable imaginary component values of the refractive index. The particles each having ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7008934 | Composition and method for reducing adverse interactions between phenothiazine derivatives and plasma using cyclodextrins Compositions and methods are provided for reducing adverse reactions as a result of parenteral administration of certain phenothiazine derivatives such as promethazine hydrochloride. The active compound may be admixed with an effective amount of one or more cyclodex... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6986867 | Apparatus, systems and methods for processing and treating a biological fluid with light Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid tre... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6977085 | Method for preparing submicron suspensions with polymorph control The present invention provides a method for preparing a suspension of a pharmaceutically-active compound, the solubility of which is greater in a water-miscible first organic solvent than in a second solvent which is aqueous. The process includes the steps of: (i) d... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6951656 | Microprecipitation method for preparing submicron suspensions The present invention provides a method for preparing submicron sized particles of an organic compound, the solubility of which is greater in a water-miscible first solvent than in a second solvent which is aqueous, the process including the steps of: (i) dissolving... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6936413 | Methods and systems for preparing blood products Methods and systems for preparing blood products that are ready for treatment in established pathogen inactivation procedures are disclosed. The methods include providing a source of a blood component and combining the blood component with a synthetic medium in a se... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6884436 | Method for preparing submicron particle suspensions The present invention provides a method for preparing a suspension of a pharmaceutically-active compound, the solubility of which is greater in a water-miscible first organic solvent than in a second solvent which is aqueous. The process includes the steps of: (i) d... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6869617 | Microprecipitation method for preparing submicron suspensions The present invention provides a method for preparing submicron sized particles of an organic compound, the solubility of which is greater in a water-miscible first solvent than in a second solvent which is aqueous, the process including the steps of: (i) dissolving... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6866992 | Synthetic platelet storage media formulation Synthetic platelet storage media is disclosed for use with blood preparations intended for in vivo use. The synthetic platelet storage media is prepared by providing sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium acetate and sodium phosphate, and formulating in water 45-12... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6855489 | Systems and methods for removing viral agents from blood Systems and methods treat plasma carrying contaminants and cellular matter that are capable of entraining contaminants. The systems and methods separate cellular matter from the plasma by filtration, thereby removing contaminants entrained within the cellular matter... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6835396 | Preparation of submicron sized nanoparticles via dispersion lyophilization The present invention relates to a process for preparing submicron sized nanoparticles of a poorly water soluble compound by lyophilizing a dispersion or microdispersion of a multiphase system having an organic phase and an aqueous phase, the organic phase having th... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6745902 | Blood collection systems including an integral, flexible filter Blood collection systems include an integral flexible filter to remove leukocytes from blood components. ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6709428 | Needle design and manufacturing method for medical applications The present invention is directed to a novel process for inserting a cannula into a hub member. The process uses an interference or frictional fit between the bore of the hub member and the cannula's exterior surface. In this manner, adhesives are not required in th... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6695805 | Systems and methods for removing free and entrained contaminants in plasma Systems and methods treat plasma carrying contaminants and leukocytes that are capable of entraining contaminants. The systems and methods separate leukocytes from the plasma by filtration, thereby removing contaminants entrained within leukocytes. The sy... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6696023 | Apparatus for irradiation of blood products An apparatus for irradiating materials is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing defining a chamber and a pair of light sources positioned on opposite sides of the chamber. The housing includes a pair of housing sections moveable in hinged relation b... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6632201 | Locking needle protector Needle protectors for retaining needles are disclosed. The needle protector includes a housing with an opening at each of a proximal and distal end. The needle protector may include a portion that is depressible to a substantially fixed position over the ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6358897 | Alkyl trypsin compositions and methods of use in contact lens cleaning and disinfecting systems Improved stability, liquid enzyme compositions containing an alkylated trypsin and methods involving the combined use of these compositions with an aqueous composition are disclosed for the cleaning or simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact len... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6242480 | Ophthalmic viscoelastic compositions Compounds having ant-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activity are disclosed. The compounds are useful in preventing and treating inflammatory disorders through several mechanisms. Methods of treatment employing these properties of the compounds and correspo... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6228323 | Multi-purpose compositions containing an alkyl-trypsin and methods of use in contact lens cleaning and disinfecting Two-compartment bottle assemblies useful in preparing multi-purpose compositions containing an Al-trypsin and disinfectant, methods of preparing these compositions and methods involving the use of these compositions are disclosed for cleaning and disinfec... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6166073 | Combinations of DP and FP type prostaglandins for lowering IOP Compositions containing DP-agonist and FP-agonists prostaglandin agonists and methods of their use in treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension are disclosed.... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6139794 | Methods of sterilizing polymers Methods of heat sterilizing polymers are disclosed. The methods involve the preparation of a polymer suspension in an water-miscible organic liquid and subsequent application of moderate heat for a period of time sufficient to sterilize the polymer.... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6139646 | Alkyl trypsin compositions and methods of use in contact lens cleaning and disinfecting systems Improved stability, liquid enzyme compositions containing an alkylated trypsin and methods involving the combined use of these compositions with an aqueous composition are disclosed for the cleaning or simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact len... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6069120 | Liquid enzyme compositions containing mixed polyols and methods of use Compositions containing a stable, liquid, ophthalmically acceptable enzyme and methods involving the combined use of these compositions with a polymeric antimicrobial agent are disclosed for the simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact lens. Meth... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6015922 | N-alkyl-N-alkoxycarboxamides and methods of use in prostaglandin synthesis Novel N-alkyl-N-alkoxycarboxamides useful for prostaglandin synthesis are disclosed. Also disclosed are novel synthetic methods for preparing the novel intermediates of the present invention.... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5998465 | Esters of non-steroidal anti-flammatory carboxylic acids Compounds having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activity are disclosed. The compounds are useful in preventing and treating inflammatory disorders through several mechanisms. Methods of treatment employing these properties of the compounds and corresp... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5965534 | Use of ω-conotoxin analogs for treating retinal and optic nerve head damage The invention is directed to the use of ω-conotoxins for the prevention and treatment of retinal or optic nerve head damage in humans. Compositions and methods are disclosed.... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5929111 | A-seco steroids effective at treating ophthalmic pathological neovascularization and controlling intraocular pressure A-seco steroids are disclosed. Methods of use are disclosed for treating ophthalmic pathological neovascularization and controlling intraocular pressure.... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5925673 | Benzofurans and benzopyrans as cytoprotective agents Methods for treating inflammnatory pathologies are disclosed. Particularly, the methods utilize pharmaceutical compositions containing certain compounds having an anti-inflanumatory and anti-oxidant moiety covalently linked by thiol or sulfoxide or sulfon... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5919313 | Liquid enzyme compositions containing aromatic acid derivatives and methods of use Compositions containing a stable, liquid, ophthalmically acceptable enzyme and methods involving the combined use of these compositions with a polymeric antimicrobial agent are disclosed for the simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact lens. Meth... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5908849 | Anti-oxidant esters of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents Compounds having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activity are disclosed. The compounds are useful in preventing and treating inflammatory disorders through several mechanisms. Methods of treatment employing these properties of the compounds and corresp... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5868868 | Peg-modified proteases and methods of use in contact lens cleaning The invention discloses PEG-modified proteases, compositions containing these modified enzymes, and methods for using them to clean contact lenses. The methods of the present invention are also directed to the simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of con... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5811453 | Viscoelastic compositions and methods of use Compounds and methods for treating ocular tissues are disclosed. The methods utilize viscoelastic compositions containing certain compounds having an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant moiety covalently linked by an amide or ester bond. The compounds are ... | 09/22/1998 |
