Patents by Inventor Karen Reis

Karen Reis 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).

  • Liposomes containing a cisplatin compound
    Patent number: 6126966
    Abstract: A liposome composition containing an entrapped cisplatin compound is described. The liposomes have a surface coating of hydrophilic polymer chains on inner and outer surfaces and an entrapped cisplatin compound. The compound is entrapped with substantially greater retention in the liposomes, when compared to liposomes lacking the polymer coating. A method of preparing the composition is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Sequus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Abra, Karen Reis
  • Liposomes containing a cisplatin compound
    Patent number: 5945122
    Abstract: A liposome composition containing an entrapped cisplatin compound is described. The liposomes have a surface coating of hydrophilic polymer chains on inner and outer surfaces and an entrapped cisplatin compound. The compound is entrapped with substantially greater retention in the liposomes, when compared to liposomes lacking the polymer coating. A method of preparing the composition is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Sequus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Abra, Karen Reis