Patents by Inventor Leonora Jost

Leonora Jost 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).

  • Transdermal and transmucosal vortexed foam devices and the method of making
    Patent number: 4649075
    Abstract: A device for delivery of medicaments to epidermal and mucosal surfaces, comprising a microporous outer portion made from polymeric foam, and a macroporous inner portion made from polymeric foam disposed within the outer portion and in substantial communication with the outer portion which is adapted for incorporating a medicament therein, wherein the macroporous inner portion has at least one free surface not in communication with the microporous outer portion, and the pore size ratio of the macroporous inner portion to the microporous outer portion is between about 2 to 1 and 1.67 to 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Inventor: Leonora Jost
  • Yoghurt based douche kit and assembly therefor
    Patent number: 4592748
    Abstract: A dry, active, acidic yoghurt based douching product is prepared by lyophilizing yoghurt made from bovine milk and pure cultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus helveticus and Streptococcus lactis. Also disclosed is a disposable douche kit including packets containing pre-measured doses of the yoghurt based product and a container (10) and nozzle (20) assembly so configured as to enable the kit to be used under the flow of gravity rather than under pressure and at the same time prevent douching material from entering the uterus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1986
    Assignee: Vortex Research Corp.
    Inventor: Leonora Jost