Patents by Inventor Pirjo Kortesuo

Pirjo Kortesuo 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: 9949869
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel intrauterine systems and to methods for manufacturing these systems. An intrauterine system according to the invention comprises a reservoir and a continuous, closed and flexible frame. The frame comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer made of a polycarbonate diol, 1,6-hexamethylenediisocyanate, and a chain extender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: BAYER OY
    Inventors: Taina Tjäder, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Pirjo Kortesuo, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Faisal Shafiq, Wolfgang Kaufhold, Christian Wamprecht
  • Publication number: 20170367876
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel intrauterine systems and to methods for manufacturing these systems. An intrauterine system according to the invention comprises a reservoir and a continuous, closed and flexible frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Pirjo Kortesuo, Ulla Calvo-Alonso, Pirjo lnki, Harri Jukarainen, llkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjäder, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20150051481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel intrauterine systems and to methods for manufacturing these systems. An intrauterine system according to the invention comprises a reservoir and a continuous, closed and flexible frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Bayer OY
    Inventors: Pirjo KORTESUO, Ulla Calvo-Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjäder, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20140309598
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of drug delivery systems. More particularly, the invention relates to osmotically active intravaginal delivery systems for the controlled release of therapeutically active substances to the vaginal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: BAYER OY
    Inventors: Manja Ahola, Stefan Bracht, Harri Jukarainen, Pirjo Kortesuo, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Mikael Stolt
  • Publication number: 20120272969
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel intrauterine systems and to methods for manufacturing these systems. An intrauterine system according to the invention comprises a reservoir and a continuous, closed and flexible frame. The frame comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer made of a polycarbonate diol, 1,6-hexamethylenediisocyanate, and a chain extender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: BAYER OY
    Inventors: Taina Tjäder, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Pirjo Kortesuo, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Faisal Shafiq, Wolfgang Kaufhold, Christian Wamprecht
  • Publication number: 20110056501
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel intrauterine systems and to methods for manufacturing these systems. An intrauterine system according to the invention comprises a reservoir and a continuous, closed and flexible frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer Schering Pharma Oy
    Inventors: Pirjo Kortesuo, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjäder, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
  • Patent number: 7897166
    Abstract: A method for preparing controllably biodegradable silica fibres which includes spinning the fibres from a silica sol of controlled viscosity, controllably biodegradable silica fibres prepared according to the method, methods for controlling the biodegradability of the fibres, the use of controllably biodegradable fibres as sustained and/or controlled release delivery devices for biologically active agents, and pharmaceutical preparations containing such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: DelSiTech Oy
    Inventors: Mika Jokinen, Timo Peltola, Sinikka Veittola, Manja Ahola, Pirjo Kortesuo
  • Patent number: 7326422
    Abstract: Controllably dissolvable silica-xerogels prepared via sol-gel process and their use. A delivery device including controllably dissolvable silica-xerogel into which structure a biologically active agent is incorporated. Pharmaceutical preparations including this device. Medical devices for orthopedic and surgical purposes which contain controllably dissolvable silica-xerogels, which may further include a biologically active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: DelSiTech Oy
    Inventors: Manja Ahola, Heidi Fagerholm, Ilkka Kangasniemi, Juha Kiesvaara, Pirjo Kortesuo, Kauko Kurkela, Niilo Saarinen, Antti Yli-Urpo
  • Patent number: 6887888
    Abstract: Aqueous compositions of nonsteroidal triphenylethylene antiestrogens for pharmaceutical use comprising as a solubility enhancing agent a pharmaceutically acceptable mono- or dicarboxylic acid having 1-5 carbon atoms, wherein the carbon chain may further contain 1-4 hydroxyl, 1-3 oxo, or one or several halogen substituents, or a corresponding anion thereof, or methanesulfonic acid or its corresponding anion, in molar excess with respect to the triphenylethylene antiestrogen, optionally together with an organic water miscible co-solvent such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), propylene glycol, ethanol or isopropanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Kaija AF Ursin, Jukka Salmia, Heikki Niskanen, Pirjo Kortesuo, Mikko Kananen, Gunilla Örn, Juha Kiesvaara
  • Publication number: 20040197414
    Abstract: Controllably dissolvable silica-xerogels prepared via sol-gel process and their use. A delivery device including controllably dissolvable silica-xerogel into which structure a biologically active agent is incorporated. Pharmaceutical preparations including this device. Medical devices for orthopedic and surgical purposes which contain controllably dissolvable silica-xerogels, which may further include a biologically active agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Manja Ahola, Heidi Fagerholm, Ilkka Kangasniemi, Juha Kiesvaara, Pirjo Kortesuo, Kauko Kurkela, Niilo Saarinen, Antti Yli-Urpo
  • Patent number: 6764690
    Abstract: Controllably dissolvable silica-xerogels prepared via sol-gel process and their use. A delivery device including controllably dissolvable silica-xerogel into which structure a biologically active agent is incorporated. Pharmaceutical preparations including this device. Medical devices for orthopedic and surgical purposes which contain controllably dissolvable silica-xerogels, which may further include a biologically active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: DelSiTech Oy
    Inventors: Manja Ahola, Heidi Fagerholm, Ilkka Kangasniemi, Juha Kiesvaara, Pirjo Kortesuo, Kauko Kurkela, Niilo Saarinen, Antti Yli-Urpo
  • Patent number: 6632841
    Abstract: Aqueous compositions of nonsteroidal triphenylethylene antiestrogens for pharmaceutical use comprising as a solubility enhancing agent a pharmaceutically acceptable mono- or dicarboxylic acid having 1-5 carbon atoms, wherein the carbon chain may further contain 1-4 hydroxyl, 1-3 oxo, or one or several halogen a substituents, or a corresponding anion thereof, or methanesulfonic acid or its corresponding anion, in molar excess with respect to the triphenylethylene antiestrogen, optionally together with an organic water miscible co-solvent such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), propylene glycol, ethanol or isopropanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Kaija Af Ursin, Jukka Salmia, Heikki Niskanen, Pirjo Kortesuo, Mikko Kananen, Gunilla Örn, Juha Kiesvaara
  • Publication number: 20030181530
    Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous compositions of nonsteroidal triphenylethylene antiestrogens for pharmaceutical use comprising as a solubility enhancing agent a pharmaceutically acceptable mono- or dicarboxylic acid having 1-5 carbon atoms, wherein the carbon chain may further contain 1-4 hydroxyl, 1-3 oxo, or one or several halogen substituents, or a corresponding anion thereof, or methanesulfonic acid or its corresponding anion, in molar excess with respect to the triphenylethylene antiestrogen, optionally together with an organic water miscible co-solvent such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), propylene glycol, ethanol or isopropanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Kaija Af Ursin, Jukka Salmia, Heikki Niskanen, Pirjo Kortesuo, Mikko Kananen, Gunilla Orn, Juha Kiesvaara
  • Patent number: D603038
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Bayer Schering Pharma Oy
    Inventors: Pirjo Kortesuo, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikainen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjader, Andrew MacLeod, Michael Nobel, David Whitaker
  • Patent number: D612926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Bayer Schering Pharma Oy
    Inventors: Pirjo Kortesuo, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikainen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjader, Andrew MacLeod, Michael Nobel, David Whitaker
  • Patent number: D612927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Bayer Schering Pharma Oy
    Inventors: Pirjo Kortesuo, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikainen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjader, Andrew MacLeod, Michael Nobel, David Whitaker
  • Patent number: D612928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Bayer Schering Pharma Oy
    Inventors: Pirjo Kortesuo, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikainen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjader, Andrew MacLeod, Michael Nobel, David Whitaker
  • Patent number: D612929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Bayer Schering Pharma Oy
    Inventors: Pirjo Kortesuo, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikainen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjader, Andrew MacLeod, Michael Nobel, David Whitaker
  • Patent number: D612930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Bayer Schering Pharma Oy
    Inventors: Pirjo Kortesuo, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikainen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjader, Andrew MacLeod, Michael Nobel, David Whitaker
  • Patent number: D612931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Bayer Schering Pharma Oy
    Inventors: Pirjo Kortesuo, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikainen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjader, Andrew MacLeod, Michael Nobel, David Whitaker