Patents by Inventor Michael F. O'Donoghue

Michael F. O'Donoghue 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).

  • Controlled release container with core and outer shell
    Patent number: 5916584
    Abstract: A controlled release container includes an outer shell and a separately produced core that comprises at least one bioactive molecule. At least a portion of the outer shell comprises a biodegradable polymeric material that has a predetermined rate of degradation. The outer shell preferably is non-porous and provides a predetermined delay of at least two days from administration of the capsule before release of the active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Daratech Proprietary Limited
    Inventors: Michael F. O'Donoghue, James A. Morris