Patents by Inventor Gerianne T. DiPiano

Gerianne T. DiPiano 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).

  • Patent number: 7812010
    Abstract: Formulations for topical or local administration of drugs directly to the breast or chest to produce a regional or local effect with lower systemic drug levels than when an effective amount is administered systemically are disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, the drug is administered to the surface of the breast, areola, or directly to the nipple. The formulations provide increased patient comfort, increased bioavailability and relatively high blood levels in the region to be treated with a reduction of side effects compared to those administered systemically. The preferred formulations contain drugs in the form of micro or nanoparticles, which may be formed of drug alone or in combination with an excipient or carrier. The excipient or carrier may modify the release rates or enhance absorption into the affected area. The drug formulation may be in the form of a cream, lotion or foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Femmepharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerianne T. DiPiano, Peter Kevin Mays, John Ziemniak
  • Publication number: 20100152146
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical preparations for topical or local administration of drugs directly to the skin for treatment of disorders of the subcutaneous fatty tissue, in particular in cases of cellulite, are disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, the drug is danazol or gastrinone. In another embodiment, the drug is danazol in combination with an aromatase inhibitor or an estrogen compound. The preferred formulations contain drugs in the form of micro or nanoparticles, which may be formed of drug alone or in combination with an excipient or carrier. The excipient or carrier may modify the release rates or enhance absorption into the affected area. The drug formulation may be in the form of a cream, lotion, ointment, gel or emulsion, solution or foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Dmowski, Gerianne T. DiPiano
  • Publication number: 20080153789
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical preparations for topical or local administration of drugs directly to the skin for treatment of disorders of the subcutaneous fatty tissue, in particular in cases of cellulite, are disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, the drug is danazol or gastrinone. In another embodiment, the drug is danazol in combination with an aromatase inhibitor or an estrogen compound. The preferred formulations contain drugs in the form of micro or nanoparticles, which may be formed of drug alone or in combination with an excipient or carrier. The excipient or carrier may modify the release rates or enhance absorption into the affected area. The drug formulation may be in the form of a cream, lotion, ointment, gel or emulsion, solution or foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Dmowski, Gerianne T. DiPiano