Patents Assigned to Lavipharm S.A.
  • Methods and devices for holding a composition
    Publication number: 20070031477
    Abstract: Methods and devices for holding a composition are described. A first embodiment includes a support substrate that supports an array of film segments having an active agent-containing composition, the film segments being attached to the support substrate by a pattern of adhesive. Another embodiment involves a support substrate supporting film segments having the active agent-containing composition, the embodiment including a sealing material that is heat sealed to the support substrate to contain the film segments. A third embodiment involves a substrate holding the film segments in blister cavities; a sealing material is attached to the substrate to contain the segments in the blister cavities. Other embodiments refer to cold sealing support substrates and sealing material, methods of delivering a composition without separating a film segment from a substrate backing, and other alterations to the sealing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: LAVIPHARM S.A.
    Inventors: Spiros Fotinos, Ligia-Stephania Panaitescu
  • Film forming polymers, methods of use, and devices and applications thereof
    Patent number: 7083781
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for delivering active agents to the skin of a subject, including a polymer, an active ingredient and a solvent are disclosed, the compositions being capable of delivery by rolling, spreading, aerosol or in droplets and of forming a film in contact with the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Lavipharm S.A.
    Inventors: Spiros Fotinos, Ekaterini Tsardaka, George Koborozos
  • Compounds and compositions derived from olives and methods of the use thereof
    Patent number: 6906100
    Abstract: The preparation of extracts from olive fruits, olive tree leaves, olive oil as well as olive-press waste. The isolation of natural products from these extracts and the evaluation of the DNA protective antioxidant activity of the extracts and the purified compounds on intact cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Lavipharm S.A.
    Inventors: Spiros Fotinos, Ligia Panaitescu, Alexios-Leandros Skaltsounis, Sofia Mitakou, Prokopios Magiatis, Nektarios Aligiannis, Dimitrios Galaris
  • Use of misoprostol and/or metabolites of misoprostol for treating sexual dysfunction in women
    Patent number: 6897239
    Abstract: Topical application of a prostaglandin directly to the clitoris is effective for enhancing female sexual desire and responsiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Lavipharm S.A.
    Inventors: Petros Karouzakis, Panagiotis Kanakaris
  • Transdermal delivery device containing an estrogen
    Patent number: 5925373
    Abstract: A composition for use in a three layer transdermal delivery system is disclosed, the composition comprising an adhesive matrix having sufficient strength to maintain an association on the skin for at least 3 days. The adhesive matrix contains the flux enhancer linoleic acid, an anti-oxidant and an effective dose of one or more steroid hormones with female sex related activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Lavipharm S.A.
    Inventor: Spiros A. Fotinos