Patents by Inventor Brian J. Gabrio

Brian J. Gabrio 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).

  • Methods of treating mammals with stabilized particle dispersions containing excipient surface-modified nanoparticles
    Patent number: 7476694
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a stable dispersion comprising a continuous phase comprising a continuous liquid phase and a plurality of organic nanoparticles; and a dispersed phase comprising particles dispersed in the continuous phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., Brian J. Gabrio, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein
  • Stabilized aerosol dispersions
    Patent number: 7459146
    Abstract: The invention relates to stabilized dispersions containing nanoparticles of use for the administration of medicaments. The dispersions comprise excipient nanoparticles, a dispersed phase comprising medicament and a continuous phase comprising propellant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., Brian J. Gabrio, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein, Thomas E. Wood
  • STABILIZED PARTICLE DISPERSIONS CONTAINING SURFACE-MODIFIED INORGANIC NANOPARTICLES
    Publication number: 20080268062
    Abstract: This invention relates to particle-in-liquid dispersions containing surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Brian J. Gabrio, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein, Thomas E. Wood
  • Stabilized dispersions comprising excipient surface-modified organic nanoparticles and medicament particles
    Patent number: 7425582
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a stable dispersion comprising a continuous phase comprising a continuous liquid phase and a plurality of organic nanoparticles; and a dispersed phase comprising particles dispersed in the continuous phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., Brian J. Gabrio, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein
  • Compositions for Encapsulation and Controlled Release
    Publication number: 20080063714
    Abstract: The invention comprises compositions and methods useful for encapsulation and controlled release of guest molecules, such as drugs. Compositions of the present invention comprise a matrix comprising molecules that are non-covalently crosslinked by multi-valent cations, wherein the molecules that are non-covalently crosslinked are non-polymeric, have more than one carboxy functional group, and have at least partial aromatic or heteroaromatic character The compositions are characterized in that a guest molecule may be encapsulated within the matrix and subsequently released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Hassan Sahouani, Robert A. Scherrer, Kim M. Vogel, Dennis E. Vogel, Stephen W. Stein, Brian J. Gabrio, Stephanie F. Bernatchez, Richard H. Ferber, Wei Zou
  • Stabilized aerosol dispersions
    Publication number: 20040241101
    Abstract: The invention relates to stabilized dispersions containing nanoparticles of use for the administration of medicaments. The dispersions comprise excipient nanoparticles, a dispersed phase comprising medicament and a continuous phase comprising propellant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Brian J. Gabrio, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein, Thomas E. Wood
  • Stabilized particle dispersions containing surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20040242729
    Abstract: This invention relates to particle-in-liquid dispersions containing surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Brian J. Gabrio, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein, Thomas E. Wood
  • Stabilized particle dispersions containing nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20040242730
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a stable dispersion comprising a continuous phase comprising a continuous liquid phase and a plurality of organic nanoparticles; and a dispersed phase comprising particles dispersed in the continuous phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Brian J. Gabrio, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein
  • Slow spray metered dose inhaler
    Patent number: 6615826
    Abstract: A pressurized metered dose inhaler having an actuator constructed and arranged so as to inhibit airflow due to patient inhalation in the vicinity of the orifice of the nozzle block when the valve stem is in its dispensing position. This design reduces unwanted oropharyngeal deposition of medicament and increases the relative amount of medicament to the lung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Brian J. Gabrio, David J. Velasquez