Patents by Inventor Nicole Nihant

Nicole Nihant 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).

  • Biocompatible and biodegradable nanoparticles designed for proteinaceous drugs absorption and delivery
    Patent number: 5962566
    Abstract: The presently claimed invention comprises a biopolymer nanoparticle for drug delivery wherein the nanoparticle comprises a homogeneous blend of an aliphatic polyester polymer blended with a polyether, a lipophilic or polypeptide drug and a biocompatible cholesterol interacting agent for preserving the activity of the drug administered to the patient while at the same time controlling the release of the drug. Methods for making the homogeneous drug delivery nanoparticles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: European Community
    Inventors: Christian Grandfils, Robert Jerome, Nicole Nihant, Philippe Teyssie