Patents Examined by Goliamudi S. Kishore
  • Patent number: 5780044
    Abstract: Improved biocompatible liquid delivery compositions, which are useful for the formation of sustained release delivery systems for active agents, are provided. The compositions include liquid formulations of a biocompatible polymer or prepolymer in combination with a controlled release component. The controlled release component includes an active agent. These compositions may be introduced into the body of a subject in liquid form which then solidify or cure in situ to form a controlled release implant or a film dressing. The liquid delivery compositions may also be employed ex situ to produce a controlled release implant. Methods of forming a controlled release implant and employing the liquid formulations in the treatment of a subject are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Atrix Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald L. Yewey, Nancy L. Krinick, Richard L. Dunn, Michael L. Radomsky, Gerbrand Brouwer, Arthur J. Tipton
  • Patent number: 5460826
    Abstract: A bilayer comprising a morphine layer of morphine, poly(alkylene oxide) and poly(vinylpyrrolidone); and an expandable contacting layer of coated granules of a higher molecular weight poly(alkylene oxide) and a hydroxyalkylcellulose, which bilayer is disclosed for morphine therapy. A method is disclosed for using the bilayer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Sonya Merrill, Atul D. Ayer, Paul Hwang, Anthony L. Kuczynski