Patents by Inventor Francois Brunel

Francois Brunel 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).

  • Capsule filling employing hygroscopic components
    Patent number: 5037698
    Abstract: Capsules containing a hygroscopic or deliquescent component are stabilized by a) forming a mixture of the hydrogscopic or deliquescent compound with a sufficient quantity of water to achieve an equilibrium, b) adding a thickening agent and c) heating the solution or suspension; and introducing the heated composition so formed into the capsule. Preferably an equilibrium-protecting agent, such as glycerin, is also added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Assignee: Lilly Industries Limited
    Inventor: Francois Brunel