Patents by Inventor Joel Vacus

Joel Vacus 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).

  • Method for preparing compositions for transferring nucleic acids
    Patent number: 6156338
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing a composition for transferring nucleic acids consisting in contacting a nucleic acid with a cationic lipid, whereby, previous to contacting, the cationic lipid is subjected to a heating step. The invention also concerns the resulting compositions and their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Aventis Pharma S.A.
    Inventors: Joel Vacus, Tsiala Bouknikachvili
  • Stabilized nanoparticles which may be filtered under sterile conditions
    Patent number: 6146663
    Abstract: This invention relates to stabilized nanoparticles which may be filtered under sterile conditions, comprising at least one hydrophobic, water-insoluble and non-water-dispersible polymer or copolymer (and optionally an active principle) which is emulsified in an aqueous solution or suspension comprising a phospholipid and a bile salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer S.A.
    Inventors: Marie-Christine Bissery, Michel Laborie, Joel Vacus, Thierry Verrecchia