Patents by Inventor John J. Masiz

John J. Masiz 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).

  • Publication number: 20240108588
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal delivery systems, methods and kits that include an agent to penetrate the basement membrane, a membrane of the skin previously known to be difficult to penetrate. In particular, the formulation includes a basement membrane disruptor that reversibly denatures the basement membrane of the skin. The formulation of the present invention further includes having at least one penetration agent, at least one vaso-modulator, and at least one active ingredient. In an embodiment, the penetration agent includes a solvent, a lipophilic agent, a hydrophilic agent, wherein the basement membrane disruptor, the vaso-modulator, and the active ingredient pass through the stratum corneum and epidermis. The basement membrane disruptor allows the vaso-modulator and the active ingredient pass through the basement membrane to dermis. The active ingredient, once at the dermis, is delivered locally to the tissue or systemically to the blood stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicants: BioPhysics Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Masiz, Zhen Zhu
  • Patent number: 11865217
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal delivery systems, methods and kits that include an agent to penetrate the basement membrane, a membrane of the skin previously known to be difficult to penetrate. In particular, the formulation includes a basement membrane disruptor that reversibly denatures the basement membrane of the skin. The formulation of the present invention further includes having at least one penetration agent, at least one vaso-modulator, and at least one active ingredient. In an embodiment, the penetration agent includes a solvent, a lipophilic agent, a hydrophilic agent, wherein the basement membrane disruptor, the vaso-modulator, and the active ingredient pass through the stratum corneum and epidermis. The basement membrane disruptor allows the vaso-modulator and the active ingredient pass through the basement membrane to dermis. The active ingredient, once at the dermis, is delivered locally to the tissue or systemically to the blood stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignees: BioPhysics Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Masiz, Zhen Zhu
  • Publication number: 20220387343
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal delivery systems, methods and kits that include an agent to penetrate the basement membrane, a membrane of the skin previously known to be difficult to penetrate. In particular, the formulation includes a basement membrane disruptor that reversibly denatures the basement membrane of the skin. The formulation of the present invention further includes having at least one penetration agent, at least one vaso-modulator, and at least one active ingredient. In an embodiment, the penetration agent includes a solvent, a lipophilic agent, a hydrophilic agent, wherein the basement membrane disruptor, the vaso-modulator, and the active ingredient pass through the stratum corneum and epidermis. The basement membrane disruptor allows the vaso-modulator and the active ingredient pass through the basement membrane to dermis. The active ingredient, once at the dermis, is delivered locally to the tissue or systemically to the blood stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicants: BioPhysics Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Masiz, Zhen Zhu
  • Patent number: 11446257
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal delivery systems, methods and kits that include an agent to penetrate the basement membrane, a membrane of the skin previously known to be difficult to penetrate. In particular, the formulation includes a basement membrane disruptor that reversibly denatures the basement membrane of the skin. The formulation of the present invention further includes having at least one penetration agent, at least one vaso-modulator, and at least one active ingredient. In an embodiment, the penetration agent includes a solvent, a lipophilic agent, a hydrophilic agent, wherein the basement membrane disruptor, the vaso-modulator, and the active ingredient pass through the stratum corneum and epidermis. The basement membrane disruptor allows the vaso-modulator and the active ingredient pass through the basement membrane to dermis. The active ingredient, once at the dermis, is delivered locally to the tissue or systemically to the blood stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignees: BioPhysics Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Masiz, Zhen Zhu
  • Publication number: 20210259951
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transmucosal delivery systems, methods and kits that include agents to penetrate the mucus, stratified squamous epithelial layer, and basement membrane, to deliver a vasodilatory agent and active agent to the lamina propria and smooth muscle. The formulation of the present invention further includes having a mucolytic agent for thinning or decreasing viscosity of mucus; a solvent; a proteolytic agent that cleaves or fragments long chain proteins to create cellular spacing of the stratified squamous epithelial layer and/or basement membrane, a vasodilatory agent; and at least one active ingredient. The formulation allows for penetration of the active ingredient at the mucosal surface to the smooth muscle. The active ingredient, once at the smooth muscle, is delivered locally to the tissue or systemically to the blood stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicants: North Atlantic Holdings LLC
    Inventors: John J. Masiz, Zhen Zhu
  • Patent number: 10751309
    Abstract: A formulation and method for delivery of bioactive substances when applied to, or within, the skin or other exterior region of a mammal. for example, a patient, includes a vasoactive agent; an osmolyte; and an active ingredient. The formulation is sufficiently hygroscopic so as to create a condition of hypertonicity when absorbed by the skin. When the formulation is applied to the skin, the vasoactive agent can be delivered to the dermis so as to contact the vasculature of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: BioChemics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Carter, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel, John J. Masiz
  • Patent number: 10624867
    Abstract: The invention provides a topical formulation for treating pain comprising a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent or a Cox-2 inhibitor and a gabapentin family member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Biochemics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gyula Varadi, Zhen Zhu, John J. Masiz, Stephen G. Carter
  • Publication number: 20200101025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal delivery systems, methods and kits that include an agent to penetrate the basement membrane, a membrane of the skin previously known to be difficult to penetrate. In particular, the formulation includes a basement membrane disruptor that reversibly denatures the basement membrane of the skin. The formulation of the present invention further includes having at least one penetration agent, at least one vaso-modulator, and at least one active ingredient. In an embodiment, the penetration agent includes a solvent, a lipophilic agent, a hydrophilic agent, wherein the basement membrane disruptor, the vaso-modulator, and the active ingredient pass through the stratum corneum and epidermis. The basement membrane disruptor allows the vaso-modulator and the active ingredient pass through the basement membrane to dermis. The active ingredient, once at the dermis, is delivered locally to the tissue or systemically to the blood stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicants: BioPhysics Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Masiz, Zhen Zhu
  • Patent number: 10537536
    Abstract: A formulation and method for delivery of bioactive substances when applied to, or within, the skin or other exterior region of a mammal. for example, a patient, includes a vasoactive agent; an osmolyte; and an active ingredient. The formulation is sufficiently hygroscopic so as to create a condition of hypertonicity when absorbed by the skin. When the formulation is applied to the skin, the vasoactive agent can be delivered to the dermis so as to contact the vasculature of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: BioChemics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Carter, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel, John J. Masiz
  • Patent number: 10322077
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for removing a tattoo by using a cell disrupter in combination with a vasodilator, and optionally one or more of an osmotic modifying agent, a chelation agent, and an occlusive modifying agent. Embodiments optionally further include using one or more of an antibiotic, anesthetic, penetration enhancer, excipient, carrier and vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: BioChemics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Carter, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel, Diane L. Kozwich, Laura Stephens, John J. Masiz, David H. Donabedian
  • Publication number: 20180325851
    Abstract: The invention provides a topical formulation for treating pain comprising a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent or a Cox-2 inhibitor and a gabapentin family member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Gyula Varadi, Zhen Zhu, John J. Masiz, Stephen G. Carter
  • Patent number: 9566256
    Abstract: A formulation and method for delivery of bioactive substances when applied to, or within, the skin or other exterior region of a mammal. for example, a patient, includes a vasoactive agent; an osmolyte; and an active ingredient. The formulation is sufficiently hygroscopic so as to create a condition of hypertonicity when absorbed by the skin. When the formulation is applied to the skin, the vasoactive agent can be delivered to the dermis so as to contact the vasculature of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Biochemics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Carter, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel, John J. Masiz
  • Publication number: 20160235846
    Abstract: In a method for treating an affected skin region of a patient having a skin disorder, a vasodilation composition is applied to an affected skin region of a patient, the affected skin region exhibiting a skin disorder characterized by at least one abnormal blood vessel, and the affected skin region is then treated so as to non-invasively disrupt tissue architecture, e.g., by inducing ischemia, of the at least one abnormal blood vessel. A vasoconstriction composition can then be applied to the skin region to cause vasoconstriction of the at least one blood vessel in order to promote healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen G. Carter, John J. Masiz, Laura Stephens, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel
  • Publication number: 20160213586
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for removing a tattoo by using a cell disrupter in combination with a vasodilator, and optionally one or more of an osmotic modifying agent, a chelation agent, and an occlusive modifying agent. Embodiments optionally further include using one or more of an antibiotic, anesthetic, penetration enhancer, excipient, carrier and vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen G. Carter, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel, Diane L. Kozwich, Laura Stephens, John J. Masiz, David H. Donabedian
  • Publication number: 20160128957
    Abstract: A formulation and method for delivery of bioactive substances when applied to, or within, the skin or other exterior region of a mammal. for example, a patient, includes a vasoactive agent; an osmolyte; and an active ingredient. The formulation is sufficiently hygroscopic so as to create a condition of hypertonicity when absorbed by the skin. When the formulation is applied to the skin, the vasoactive agent can be delivered to the dermis so as to contact the vasculature of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen G. Carter, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel, John J. Masiz
  • Publication number: 20160129116
    Abstract: A formulation and method for delivery of bioactive substances when applied to, or within, the skin or other exterior region of a mammal. for example, a patient, includes a vasoactive agent; an osmolyte; and an active ingredient. The formulation is sufficiently hygroscopic so as to create a condition of hypertonicity when absorbed by the skin. When the formulation is applied to the skin, the vasoactive agent can be delivered to the dermis so as to contact the vasculature of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen G. Carter, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel, John J. Masiz
  • Patent number: 9278233
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for removing a tattoo by using a cell disrupter in combination with a vasodilator, and optionally one or more of an osmotic modifying agent, a chelation agent, and an occlusive modifying agent. Embodiments optionally further include using one or more of an antibiotic, anesthetic, penetration enhancer, excipient, carrier and vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: BioChemics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Carter, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel, Diane L. Kozwich, Laura Stephens, John J. Masiz, David H. Donabedian
  • Publication number: 20130245538
    Abstract: In a method for treating an affected skin region of a patient having a skin disorder, a vasodilation composition is applied to an affected skin region of a patient, the affected skin region exhibiting a skin disorder characterized by at least one abnormal blood vessel, and the affected skin region is then treated so as to non-invasively disrupt tissue architecture, e.g., by inducing ischemia, of the at least one abnormal blood vessel. A vasoconstriction composition can then be applied to the skin region to cause vasoconstriction of the at least one blood vessel in order to promote healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: BIOCHEMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Carter, John J. Masiz, Laura Stephens, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel, David H. Donabedian
  • Patent number: 8367122
    Abstract: In a method for treating an affected skin region of a patient having a skin disorder, a vasodilation composition is applied to an affected skin region of a patient, the affected skin region exhibiting a skin disorder characterized by at least one abnormal blood vessel, and the affected skin region is then treated so as to non-invasively disrupt tissue architecture, e.g., by inducing ischemia, of the at least one abnormal blood vessel. A vasoconstriction composition can then be applied to the skin region to cause vasoconstriction of the at least one blood vessel in order to promote healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: BioChemics, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Stephens, John J. Masiz, Stephen G. Carter, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel
  • Publication number: 20100145256
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for removing a tattoo by using a cell disrupter in combination with a vasodilator, and optionally one or more of an osmotic modifying agent, a chelation agent, and an occlusive modifying agent. Embodiments optionally further include using one or more of an antibiotic, anesthetic, penetration enhancer, excipient, carrier and vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: BioChemics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Carter, Zhen Zhu, Kanu Patel, Diane L. Kozwich, Laura Stephens, John J. Masiz, David H. Donabedian