Patents by Inventor Deirdre E. O'Hanlon

Deirdre E. O'Hanlon 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).

  • Compositions and Methods for Inactivation of Pathogens at Genital Tract Surfaces
    Publication number: 20120070476
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes compositions and methods of inactivating pathogens of a genital tract of a female. The compositions include L-lactic acid substantially free of D-lactic acid. In particular, an intravaginal ring for sustained release of L-lactic acid out of a reservoir containing multi-gram quantities of L-lactic acid, with minimal osmotically induced swelling or pressurization of the reservoir during prolonged use is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas R. Moench, Deirdre E. O'Hanlon, Richard A. Cone