Patents by Inventor Jane E. Devereux

Jane E. Devereux 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).

  • Pharmaceutical formulation
    Patent number: 5374430
    Abstract: The residence time in the human stomach of a pharmaceutical, gastric controlled release unit can be increased significantly if the units has a density that is much higher than normal. A preferred oral dosage form according to the invention comprises tablet. The density of the unit is preferably at least 2.5 and usually at least 2.7 g/ml and can conveniently be achieved by including at least 50% by weight of a weighting agent such as barium sulphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1994
    Assignee: London School of Pharmacy
    Inventors: John M. Newton, Jane E. Devereux
  • Pharmaceutical formulations
    Patent number: 4938967
    Abstract: The residence time in the human stomach of pharmaceutical, gastric controlled release, solid units can be increased significantly if the units have a density that is much higher than normal. A preferred oral dosage form according to the invention comprises a capsule or other dosage form having a dimension above 2 mm and that contains one or more of the said units. The density of each unit is preferably at least 2.5 and usually at least 2.7 g/ml and can conveniently be achieved by including at least 50% by weight of a weighting agent such as barium sulphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: London School of Pharmacy Innovations Ltd.
    Inventors: John M. Newton, Jane E. Devereux