Patents by Inventor G. Thomas Kluemper

G. Thomas Kluemper 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).

  • Formulations for sustained-release of topical anesthetics and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 6074674
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, formulations useful to ameliorate symptoms associated with mucosal abrasions, specifically those due to dental orthodontic brackets; oral surgery; periodontal surgery or other procedures. For instance, there is a formulation comprising: 65 to 75% microcrystalline wax; 5 to 15% non-ionic polymer; 15 to 25% topical anesthetic; and 1 to 5% surfactant, wherein the ratio of non-ionic polymer to microcrystalline wax is no greater than 0.2. Preferably, for solid topical anesthetics, the particle size is less than the apertures of a 100-mesh screen. However, the topical anesthetic may also be a liquid. Formulations wherein the mixture is a homogeneous matrix is preferred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Jay, G. Thomas Kluemper, Sang Hun Kim