Patents by Inventor Edwards E. Linn

Edwards E. Linn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Carrier system for cyclosporin pharmaceutical compositions
    Publication number: 20040110667
    Abstract: A homogeneous cyclosporin composition containing a pharmaceutically effective amount of cyclosporin in association with a pharmaceutical carrier, said carrier comprising a drug solubilizing effective amount of mono or diester of propylene glycol of lauric acid with monoester content of at least 90% by weight, a non-ionic surfactant and a dispersing agent. The composition described herein provides greater solubility of cyclosporin and cyclosporin capsule shell stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Edwards E. Linn
  • Compositions with enhanced penetration
    Patent number: 5019395
    Abstract: Penetration of various drugs through living membranes is improved by their use in transdermal compositions containing certain penetration-enhancing systems. A new delivery device is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Majid Mahjour, Bernadette Mauser, Zahra Rashidbaigi, Edwards E. Linn
  • Skin moisturizing microemulsions
    Patent number: 4797273
    Abstract: The present invention provides water-in-oil microemulsions suitable for cosmetic uses containing moisturizing agents or sunscreens. Also disclosed are methods of moisturizing dry skin using water-in-oil or oil-in-water microemulsions containing moisturizing agents. Finally, methods of potentiating the effects of macroemulsion moisturizing creams and lotions by the prior application of water-in-oil and oil-in-water microemulsions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Inc.
    Inventors: Edwards E. Linn, Thomas O. York
  • Water-in-oil microemulsions for cosmetic uses
    Patent number: 4797272
    Abstract: The present invention provides water-in-oil microemulsions suitable for cosmetic uses containing moisturizing agents or sunscreens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Edwards E. Linn, Michael P. West