Patents by Inventor Gian C. Santus

Gian C. Santus 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).

  • Nicotine lozenge and therapeutic method for smoking cessation
    Patent number: 5549906
    Abstract: A method for smoking cessation therapy is described that utilizing an improved nicotine lozenge to satisfy transient craving. The lozenge contains nicotine, a nonnutritive sweetener and an absorbent excipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Pharmacia AB
    Inventor: Gian C. Santus
  • Method and therapeutic system for smoking cessation
    Patent number: 5135753
    Abstract: A method for smoking cessation therapy is described that utilizes transdermal nicotine delivery for obtaining base-line coupled with buccal administration of nicotine to satisfy transient craving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: Pharmetrix Corporation
    Inventors: R. W. Baker, Gian C. Santus, S. Vintilla-Friedman