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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7431986 | Encapsulation of sensitive components using pre-emulsification A stabilized emulsion is employed to produce shelf stable, controlled release, discrete, solid particles or pellets which contain an encapsulated and/or embedded component, such as a readily oxidizable component, such as omega-3 fatty acids. An oil encapsulant compo... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7410699 | Finely particulate composite containing carbon compound encapsulated in a polymer micelle of a block copolymer This invention provides a finely particulate composite wherein a fine particle of block copolymer having a poly(ethyleneglycol) chain segment and a poly(meth)acrylate ester chain segment containing, on its side chain, a tertiary amino group and/or a secondary amino ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7348024 | Pull apart fragrance sampler Economical and improved pull apart fragrance sampling device constructed of a film to film laminate. The mechanism for release of fragrance is accomplished by providing a microcapsule layer between a top ply and a bottom ply, which upon drying holds the overlying pl... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341743 | Color cosmetic compositions A color cosmetic composition containing color impregnated spherules where the color is expressed from the spherule upon application of the cosmetic to the keratinous surface and the expressed spherule serves an uptake function on the keratinous surface; a cosmetic c... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7316821 | Stabilized controlled release substrate having a coating derived from an aqueous dispersion of hydrophobic polymer A stabilized solid controlled release dosage form having a coating derived from an aqueous dispersion of ethylcellulose is obtained by overcoating a substrate including a therapeutically active with an aqueous dispersion of ethylcellulose and then curing the coated ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7291348 | Compositions and methods for biodegradable microspheres as carriers of bioactive substances A cost-effective, scalable technique for producing microspheres loaded with biologically active solid proteins is provided. The microspheres degrade over time and release biologically active VEGF, as demonstrated by the proliferation of HUVECs in vitro compared to n... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7270937 | Over-coating composition for photoresist and process for forming photoresist pattern using the same Overcoating compositions for a photoresist and methods of using the same are disclosed. More specifically, overcoating compositions for a photoresist comprising materials which can weaken acid stably are disclosed. These materials neutralize large amounts of acid pr... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7235196 | Display capsules and a method of manufacturing thereof A method for producing a display capsule includes the following steps. A multichromal bead having at least two surfaces differing from each other in optical and electrical characteristics is formed. A dispersing agent on an outer surface of the multichromal bead is ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7217750 | Process for incorporating one or more materials into a polymer composition and products produced thereby The present invention relates to various processes that utilize one or more supercritical fluids to disperse various inorganic and organic materials, including crystalline materials, into polymeric compositions, substrates or pre-formed articles without the utilizat... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201962 | Hemocompatible coated polymer and related one-step methods A polymer with a hemocompatible film or coating is manufactured by a one-step method comprising polymerizing monomer droplets comprising at least one crosslinking agent to form a polymer and simultaneously coating the resulting polymer using at least one dispersing ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7193084 | Polymorphic form of itraconazole The present invention provides a polymorphic form of itraconazole. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192620 | Mold-release coating systems A mold-release coating system includes a barrier coating of a substantially liquid wax material. The wax material is deposited onto the mold surface. The wax material includes about 7 to about 10 weight percent solids. The wax material is permitted to substantially ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186680 | Laundry system having unitized dosing Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably le... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179490 | Sustained release ionic conjugate A method of spherifying a sustained release ionic conjugate which contains a free carboxyl group-containing biodegradable polymer and a free amino group-containing drug which are ionically bonded to each other. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7163700 | Amorphous drug beads The present inventive subject matter relates to amorphous drug beads comprising an amorphous active drug and an organic surfactant having improved solubility, absorption and wettability characteristics. The present inventive subject matter further relates to methods... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7157102 | Multi-layered microcapsules and method of preparing same A multi-layered microcapsule containing one or more active ingredients and process for preparing the same is disclosed. The multi-layered microcapsule comprises an inner solid microparticle core, typically composed of a biodegradable polymer, and having one or more ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7112620 | Hemocompatible polymer systems & related methods A polymer system with a hemocompatible film or coating is provided, the system comprises an organic phase and an aqueous phase, the organic phase comprises polymerizable monomers and at least one initiator and the aqueous phase comprises at least one dispersing agen... | 09/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7087245 | ICAM-1 formulation having controlled-size microparticles Method and system of producing microparticles loaded with biologically active drugs, including proteins such as ICAM-1, for controlled release of the drugs in a nasal passageway. The method includes introducing a drug/polymer feed solution and an emulsifier into a f... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7070806 | Controlled release formulations coated with aqueous dispersions of acrylic polymers A stable solid controlled release formulation having a coating derived from an aqueous dispersion of a hydrophobic acrylic polymer includes a substrate including an active agent selected from the group consisting of a systemically active therapeutic agent, a locally... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7060708 | Active agent delivery systems and methods for protecting and administering active agents The present invention relates to active agent delivery systems and more specifically to compositions that comprise amino acids, as single amino acids or peptides, covalently attached to active agents and methods for administering conjugated active agent compositions... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056554 | Production of polyelectrolyte capsules by surface precipitation The invention concerns a method for producing nanocapsules and microcapsules comprising a polyelectrolyte shell by surface precipitation from the solution, by applying a shell to template particles comprising the steps (a) providing a dispersion of template particle... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7045184 | Polyvinyl alcohol compositions The invention concerns polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) compositions for the use in pharmaceutical, veterinary, food, cosmetic or other products like films for wrapping food, aspics or jellies, preferably for predosed formulations like soft or hard capsules. Compared with ha... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041320 | High drug loaded injectable microparticle compositions and methods of treating opioid drug dependence Methods and compositions to induce opioid drug independence in opioid drug dependent individuals comprising administering opioid agonists and/or antagonists encapsulated in biodegradable polymer microspheres in a dosage formulation. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7033608 | “Burst-free” sustained release poly-(lactide/glycolide) microspheres Novel burst-free, sustained release biocompatible and biodegrable microcapsules which can be programmed to release their active core for variable durations ranging from 1–100 days in an aqueous physiological environment. The microcapsules are comprised of a core o... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7033609 | Microparticle preparation A parenterally administrable, biodegradable microparticle preparation containing a biologically active substance which, during the first 24 hours after injection, exhibits a release of the active substance that is less than 25% of the total release, determined from ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7030176 | Recording medium with nanoparticles and methods of making the same The present invention provides recording media comprising nanoparticles, methods of stabilizing recording media against electromagnetic radiation (including ultraviolet radiation and radiation in the visible wavelength range), methods for enhancing the substrate ind... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7011776 | Method and apparatus for preparing microspheres An improved method for the preparation of a microsphere from an emulsion wherein an organic phase containing an organic solvent having a boiling point lower than that of water and a hardly-water-soluble polymer is emulsified in an aqueous phase by an in-water drying... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7003914 | Method for the protection of germinating seed and pesticide-coated pellets The invention relates to a method for the protection of germinating seed from pesticide, wherein seed-containing pellets and pesticide-containing pellets are sown separately but simultaneously. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pesticide-cont... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6974593 | Insoluble drug delivery Particles of water insoluble biologically active compounds, particularly water-insoluble drugs, with an average size of 100 nm to about 300 nm, are prepared by dissolving the compound in a solution then spraying the solution into compressed gaz, liquid or supercriti... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6962716 | Compositions and methods for biodegradable microspheres as carriers of bioactive substances A cost-effective, scalable technique for producing microspheres loaded with biologically active solid proteins is provided. The microspheres degrade over time and release biologically active VEGF, as demonstrated by the proliferation of HUVECs in vitro compared to n... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6939546 | Model for testing immunogenicity of peptides Assay methods for determining whether a peptide is likely to be immunogenic are based on a computer modeling of binding to a Class II MHC DR1 receptor. This is confirmed by competitive inhibition binding assays. The peptides are useful for eliciting an immune respon... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6932984 | Method of microencapsulation A method for microencapsulation of substances is provided. The substance(s) is/are dissolved or dispersed in an organic solvent of the kind that is partially miscible in water media. This organic solution is then mixed with an aqueous solution, which is saturated wi... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6921541 | Formulations and methods for providing prolonged local anesthesia A formulation and methods for inducing sustained regional local anesthesia in a patient comprising a substrate comprising a local anesthetic and an effective amount of a biocompatible, biodegradable, controlled release material prolonging the release of the local an... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6913767 | Compositions for microencapsulation of antigens for use as vaccines Methods and compositions are provided for the encapsulation of antigens in PLGA microspheres for use as vaccines. Such microspheres can also contain adjuvants. Mixtures of microspheres are provided which release antigen at desired intervals to provide boosts with an... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6911218 | Sustained release ionic conjugate A method of spherifying a sustained release ionic conjugate which contains a free carboxyl group-containing biodegradable polymer and a free amino group-containing drug which are ionically bonded to each other. ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6905709 | Stabilized controlled release substrate having a coating derived from an aqueous dispersion of hydrophobic polymer A stabilized solid controlled release dosage form having a coating derived from an aqueous dispersion of ethylcellulose is obtained by overcoating a substrate including a therapeutically active with an aqueous dispersion of ethylcellulose and then curing the coated ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902743 | Therapeutic treatment and prevention of infections with a bioactive material(s) encapuslated within a biodegradable-bio-compatable polymeric matrix Novel burst-free, sustained release biocompatible and biodegrable microcapsules which can be programmed to release their active core for variable durations ranging from 1-100 days in an aqueous physiological environment. The microcapsules are comprised of a core of ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6884829 | Hemocompatible coated polymer and related one-step methods A polymer with a hemocompatible film or coating is manufactured by a one-step method comprising polymerizing monomer droplets comprising at least one crosslinking agent to form a polymer and simultaneously coating the resulting polymer using at least one dispersing ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6844026 | Preparation of particles by hydrolysis of a metal cation in the presence of a polymer A subject matter of the invention is a process for the preparation of particles comprising at least one metal ion, which comprises the stage of bringing into contact a precursor a metal cation, optionally partially hydrolyzed, with at least one water-soluble comb co... | 01/18/2005 |
