Patents by Inventor Raviraj S. Pillai

Raviraj S. Pillai 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).

  • Solid dispersion compositions
    Patent number: 7423004
    Abstract: Disclosed is a water-dispersible solid composition of a sparingly water-soluble compound in a particulatable lipidic carrier, methods for the preparation and use of the same. The compositions of this intention provide improved solubility and dissolution characteristics and enhanced bioavailability of the sparingly soluble compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Kamlesh H. Patel, Raviraj S. Pillai
  • Sonic nebulized nucleic acid/cationic liposome complexes and methods for pulmonary gene delivery
    Patent number: 6271206
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for gene delivery to the respiratory tract. In particular, compositions comprising a nebulized nucleic acid/stabilizing agent complex, and methods employing such complexes for pulmonary gene delivery, are provided. Such complexes are preferably sonic nebulized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Valentis, Inc.
    Inventors: Raviraj S. Pillai, Alain Rolland