Patents by Inventor Gregory F. Needham

Gregory F. Needham 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).

  • Injectable extended release formulations and methods
    Patent number: 5352662
    Abstract: Described is a preferred injectable, extended release formulation which includes a growth hormone or a growth hormone releasing factor in a carrier including a biocompatible hydrophobic vehicle and an amount of polyglycerol ester effective to extend release of the growth hormone or growth hormone releasing factor in an animal. Other preferred embodiments provide methods for making a composition for treating an animal with a growth hormone or growth hormone releasing factor, and methods for administering these substances to an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Inventors: Norman D. Brooks, Gregory F. Needham