Patents by Inventor Maarit Backman

Maarit Backman 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).

  • Oral compositions of levosimendan
    Patent number: 6355269
    Abstract: A composition for oral administration comprising a substantially pure crystalline polymorphic form (I) of levosimendan as an active ingredient together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is described. Polymorphic form (I) of levosimendan is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is useful in the treatment of congestive heart disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Maarit Backman, Ilkka Larma, Saila Antila, Lasse Lehtonen