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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7572397 | Microcapsules Microcapsules comprising one or more lipophilic substances as core material and a polymer as capsule shell, which are obtainable by free-radical polymerization of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising from 30 to 100% by weight, based... | 08/11/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7381423 | Use of nanodispersions in cosmetic end formulations A description is given of the use of a nanodispersion, which comprises (a) a membrane-forming molecule, (b) a coemulsifier and (c) a lipophilic component, in cosmetic end formulation, which nanodispersion is obtainabl... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7348031 | Method for preparing colloidal particles in the form of nanocapsules The invention relates to a process for the preparation of dispersible colloidal systems in the form of nanocapsules whose wall consists of a polymer obtained by the polycondensation of two monomers, α and β, and whose core consists of a substance B, characterized ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7311924 | Compositions and methods for treating cancer This invention provides compositions and methods for treating neoplasias in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides liposome-encapsulated vinca alkaloids, e.g., vinorelbine, and methods of treating a mammal using such compositions. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303756 | Multiphase system The invention relates to a preparation comprising a carrier phase and at least one further phase which cannot be mixed with the carrier phase or only partially mixed therewith, wherein the change in ambient conditions alters the viscosity of the carrier phase. The i... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7285288 | Inhibition of Bcl-2 protein expression by liposomal antisense oligodeoxynucleotides The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for use in the treatment of Bcl-2-associated diseases like cancer, specifically, in the treatment of follicular lymphoma (FL). The compositions contain antisense oligonucleotides that hybridize to Bcl-2 n... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282215 | Supports for photosensitizer formulations The invention is generally related to the field of formulating medicaments in association with a solid support. Such formulations comprising photosensitizers, and their use in photodynamic therapy, are also provided. Methods for the production of the medicament form... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273620 | Triggered release of liposomal drugs following mixing of cationic and anionic liposomes Methods and compositions for triggering the delivery of an encapsulated therapeutic agent from a liposome are provided. Liposomes of opposite charge and incorporating lipids which favor non-lamellar structures are contacted in vivo. At least one of the liposome enca... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7244450 | Compositions and methods for treating lymphoma This invention provides methods for treating neoplasias in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides methods for treating various types of lymphomas, including relapsed forms of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. These methods involve the administration of liposome-encap... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238366 | Submicron liposome suspensions obtained from preliposome lyophilizates This invention provides an aqueous/t-butanol solvent-system, facile reconstitute, submicron-reconsitiute preliposome-lyophilaye and method of its preparation and use. In one embodiment this entails a modified method for the preparation of a submicron and stab... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234290 | Process for producing aspheric seamless capsule and apparatus therefor In manufacturing an aspherical seamless capsule comprises, firstly, a seamless capsule C1 having a filler encapsulated with a shell membrane is provided, then it is dried in a dryer 12 until a predetermined percentage content of solvent in the shell me... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7193084 | Polymorphic form of itraconazole The present invention provides a polymorphic form of itraconazole. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186331 | Monitoring unit for monitoring the condition of a semi-permeable membrane The invention concerns a monitoring unit [10] for monitoring the condition of a semi-permeable membrane [24] in a water purification system, and particularly the condition of spiral membrane in a reverse osmosis water purification system. The monitorin... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186459 | Liposome coated with polyhydroxyalkanoate and production method thereof A structure, which has both a drug holding capability and a sustained release ability utilizing a liposome and mechanical strength of a polyhydroxyalkanoate. This structure is excellent in holding capability for hydrophilic drugs and other water-soluble substances, ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179488 | Process for co-spray drying liquid herbal extracts with dry silicified MCC A process for preparing dry extracts from a liquid extract and at least one additional substance by a spray-drying process, characterized in that said at least one additional substance is added to the spray-drying process in a dry form during the spray-drying proces... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179484 | Protein-stabilized liposomal formulations of pharmaceutical agents The present invention relates to protein stabilized liposomes. Specifically, the present invention discloses compositions and methods for protein stabilized liposomes, the creation of protein stabilized liposomes, and the administration of protein stabilized liposom... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7158283 | Method of manufacturing display and electronic apparatus A method of manufacturing a display that includes a first substrate having a pixel electrode, a second substrate having a common electrode, and a microcapsule interposed between the first and second substrates, a display material being encapsulated in the microcapsu... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153754 | Methods for forming porous insulators from “void” creating materials and structures and semiconductor devices including same Methods for forming porous insulative materials for use in forming dielectric structures of semiconductor devices are disclosed. Each insulative material may include a first, substantially nonporous state and a second, porous state. When in the first state, the insu... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153472 | Preservation and formulation of bioactive materials for storage and delivery in hydrophobic carriers This invention relates to formulations comprising biological samples preserved as dry glassy powders and hydrophobic carriers, the formulations being adapted for the long-term storage and delivery of the bioactive materials, in particular viral and bacterial vaccine... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7128927 | Emulsions for in-situ delivery systems The invention is provides a composition for sustained delivery of a biologically active agent comprising a biologically active mixture and a controlled release formulation. The composition protects the biologically active agent from being destroyed by the controlled... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7122553 | Liposomal formulation of irinotecan The present invention is for novel compositions and methods for treating cancer, particularly, for treating cancer in mammals and more particularly in humans. The therapeutic compositions of the present invention include liposome entrapped irinotecan in which the li... | 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 |
| 7105181 | Microparticles A process for producing parenterally administrable microparticles, in which an at least 20% by weight aqueous solution of purified amylopectin-based starch of reduced molecular weight is prepared, the solution is combined with biologically active substance, an emuls... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101931 | Granules obtained by drying a multiple emulsion The invention concerns granules obtainable by drying an inverse emulsion, dispersed in an external aqueous phase: a) the inverse emulsion comprising an internal aqueous phase, including a hydrophilic active material, dispersed in an internal organic phase, said inve... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7074432 | Method of modifying the release profile of sustained release compositions The present invention relates to a method for the sustained release in vivo of a biologically active agent comprising administering to a subject in need of treatment an effective amount of a sustained release composition comprising a biocompatible polymer having the... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074883 | Acid end group poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) copolymers with high glycolide content Copolymers of lactide and glycolide with high glycolide content. The average glycolate block length is less then about 3, which allows the copolymer to be soluble in slightly polar solvents such as methylene chloride. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7060277 | Broad spectrum antagonists and vaccines directed against pyrogenic exotoxins The invention relates to peptides comprising an amino acid sequence homologous to the amino sequence of a fragment of a pyrogenic exotoxin, and functional derivatives of said peptides, capable of eliciting protective immunity against toxic shock induced by a pyrogen... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7053034 | Targeted controlled delivery compositions activated by changes in pH or salt concentration The present invention relates to a novel controlled release carrier system for pH or salt triggered release and targeted delivery of fragrances and other active ingredients onto fabric, hair, skin, and other biological surfaces and which provides prolonged release o... | 05/30/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7041241 | Use of biodegradable microspheres that release an anticancer agent for treating gliobastoma The invention relates to the use of biodegradable microspheres that release a radiosensitizing anticancer agent for producing a medicament to be used simultaneously with, separately from or spread over time with a radiotherapy, for treating glioblastoma. The use of ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7025988 | Liposomes Liposomes containing lipophilic active ingredient are produced by dehydrating a mixture of liposomes, lipophilic active ingredient and sugar, usually followed by a rehydration step to form dehydration-rehydration vesicles. The lipophilic drug is suitably paclitaxel.... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7022330 | Parenteral formulation for epothilone analogs A process for formulating certain epothilone analogs for parenteral administration is disclosed wherein the analog is dissolved in a mixture of at least 50% by volume tertiary-butanol in water, the mixture is lyophilized, the resulting lyophilized product is package... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7019106 | Lactic acid polymer and process for producing the same A process for producing a lactic acid polymer of 15,000 to 50,000 in weight-average molecular weight, the content of polymeric materials having not more than about 5,000 in weight-average molecular weight therein being not more than about 5% by weight, characterized... | 03/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7008643 | Delivery system for biological material The present invention relates to a composition and method for delivery of biological material, especially nucleic acids into target cells and into the nucleus. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6999220 | Device exhibiting photo-induced dichroism for adaptive anti-glare vision protection A device (100, 140, 150) for differentially absorbing light, depending on the state of linear polarization of the light, is disclosed. This polarizing effect is induced and controllable by the level of ambient light impinging on the device. The device (100... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6979461 | Method for producing liposome preparation An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a liposome preparation having excellent rapid action and excellent redispersion into aqueous medium. The present invention provides a method for producing a liposome preparation by vacuum drying... | 12/27/2005 |
