Patents by Inventor Michael S. Balkin

Michael S. Balkin 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).

  • Patent number: 5656284
    Abstract: A tablet for delivering a pharmaceutical to a human transmucosally is described. The excipient is a gel which is elastic enough for a comfortable fit in the mouth, has suitable gel strength, holds a suitable amount of pharmaceutical and has a structure which allows at least bi-directional delivery of the pharmaceutical to opposed oral mucosa. The tablet is placed between the upper lip mucosa and the opposite gingiva mucosa, and is held in place without any adhesive, by virtue of a snug fit and the elasticity of the tablet. The tablet is made from an organic polymer, e.g., agarose, and water, glycerol and a pharmaceutical, which may be any of a wide range of pharmaceuticals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventor: Michael S. Balkin