Patents Examined by Benston, Jr. William E.
  • Patent number: 5439686
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided compositions for the in vivo delivery of substantially water insoluble pharmacologically active agents (such as the anticancer drug taxol) in which the pharmacologically active agent is delivered in a soluble form or in the form of suspended particles. In particular, the soluble form may comprise a solution of pharmacologically active agent in a biocompatible dispersing agent contained within a protein walled shell. Alternatively, the protein walled shell may contain particles of taxol. In another aspect, the suspended form comprises particles of pharmacologically active agent in a biocompatible aqueous liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: VivoRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil P. Desai, Patrick Soon-Shiong, Paul A. Sandford, Mark W. Grinstaff, Kenneth S. Suslick
  • Patent number: 5320848
    Abstract: A non-aqueous, chewable composition for oral delivery of unpalatable drugs is provided. The composition contains the drug intimately dispersed or dissolved in a pharmaceutically-acceptable lipid that is solid at room temperatures. The composition also has a matrix that contains a granulating agent for the total composition and a rapid dispersal agent and optionally additives such as buffering agents, flavoring agents, surfactants, and the like. Methods for the preparation of the chewable compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: Affinity Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Geyer, Vinod V. Tuliani