Patents by Inventor Maureen L. Jordan

Maureen L. Jordan 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 making a capsule-shaped tablet
    Patent number: 5213738
    Abstract: A method for making a multi-characteristic, bi-layer, capsule-shaped tablet by filling a die with a blend of one or more excipients and one or more active substances, including a first distinguishing ingredient, e.g., a first coloring agent, leveling the first blend and cleaning the die walls above the first blend, adding a second blend including a second distinguishing ingredient, e.g., a second coloring agent, and compressing both blends longitudinally in the die into the shape of a two component capsule. The tablet is coated with a clear coating, such as gelatin, to provide a solid medicament with the appearance of a gelatin capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: L. Perrigo Company
    Inventors: Douglas B. Hampton, George W. Tilton, Maureen L. Jordan
  • Capsule-shaped tablet
    Patent number: 5089270
    Abstract: A multi-characteristic, bi-layer, capsule-shaped tablet consists of a blend or one or more excipients, one or more active substances, and may consist of a first and second different coloring agent compressed longitudinally into the shape of a two color capsule. The multi-colored tablet is coated with a clear coating, such as gelatin, to provide a solid medicament with the appearance of a gelatin capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: L. Perrigo Company
    Inventors: Douglas B. Hampton, George W. Tilton, Maureen L. Jordan
  • Delivery dispenser for treating cardiac arrhythmias
    Patent number: 5019396
    Abstract: A dosage form is disclosed comprising a first composition comprising two different polyethylene oxide osmopolymers for delivering a drug at a controlled rate over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Assignee: ALZA Corporation
    Inventors: Atul D. Ayer, Anthony L. Kuczynski, Patrick S. L. Wong, Lawrence G. Hamel, Maureen L. Jordan
  • Dosage form for delivering a drug at two different rates
    Patent number: 4915954
    Abstract: A dosage form is disclosed comprising a wall that surrounds a compartment with an exit means in the wall. The compartment comprises a first or fast releasing lamina and a second or short releasing lamina that are delivered through the exit means over two different periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Atul D. Ayer, Maureen L. Jordan, Paul R. Magruder, David E. Edgren
  • Dosage form for delivering acetaminophen or phenylpropanolamine
    Patent number: 4915953
    Abstract: A dosage form is disclosed comprising a wall that surrounds a compartment with an exit means in the wall. The compartment comprises a first or fast releasing lamina and a second or short releasing lamina that are delivered through the exit means over two different periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: ALZA Corporation
    Inventors: Maureen L. Jordan, Atul D. Ayer, Paul R. Magruder, David E. Edgren
  • Dosage form comprising fast agent delivery followed by slow agent delivery
    Patent number: 4814181
    Abstract: A dosage form is disclosed comprising a wall that surrounds a compartment with an exit means in the wall. The compartment comprises a first or fast releasing lamina and a second or short releasing lamina that are delivered through the exit means over two different periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Assignee: ALZA Corporation
    Inventors: Maureen L. Jordan, Atul D. Ayer, Paul R. Magruder, David E. Edgren