Patents by Inventor Ira R. Berry

Ira R. Berry 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).

  • Chewable, edible soft gelatin capsule
    Patent number: 4935243
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a chewable, edible soft gelatin capsule which comprises a shell comprising water, gelatin, plasticizer, and an amount of hydrogenated starch hydrolysate effective to render said shell dispersible and soluble in the mouth of the user; and a soft gelatin capsule fill material in which an active ingredient, preferably a biologically-active agent, is dispersed or dissolved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Pharmacaps, Inc.
    Inventors: Lionel Borkan, Ira R. Berry, Dilip Shah
  • Gelatin-encapsulated controlled-release composition
    Patent number: 4795642
    Abstract: A controlled-release pharmaceutical unit dosage form is provided comprising a gelatin capsule enclosing a solid matrix formed by the cation-assisted gellation of a liquid fill incorporating vegatable gum and a pharmaceutically-active compound, as well as methods for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: Pharmacaps, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Cohen, Ira R. Berry, Lionel Borkan
  • Preparation of gelatin-encapsulated controlled release composition
    Patent number: 4708834
    Abstract: A controlled-release pharmaceutical unit dosage form is provided comprising a gelatin capsule enclosing a solid matrix formed by the cation-assisted gellation of a liquid fill incorporating a vegetable gum and a pharmaceutically-active compound, as well as methods for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Assignee: Pharmacaps, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Cohen, Ira R. Berry, Lionel Borkan
  • Encapsulated foaming bath composition
    Patent number: 4597885
    Abstract: Cosmetic unit dosage forms comprising encapsulated liquid blends of acidic and basic surfactants are provided. The blends are both high-foaming bath compositions and compatible with soft gelatin capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1986
    Assignee: Pharmacaps, Inc.
    Inventors: Ira R. Berry, Dilip Shah, Lionel Borkan
  • Encapsulated antacid dispersions
    Patent number: 4486412
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical unit dosage forms comprising dispersions of basic salts in a carrier mixture comprising polyalkylene glycols and a C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 polyol encapsulated in soft gelatin capsules are prepared without deleteriously affecting the stability of the capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1984
    Assignee: Pharmacaps, Inc.
    Inventors: Dilip Shah, Lionel Borkan, Ira R. Berry