Patents by Inventor Patrick Hosek

Patrick Hosek 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).

  • Milling process for the production of finely milled medicinal substances
    Patent number: 7041318
    Abstract: The present invention is a method of milling materials to form a fine powder with a median particle size below 10 micrometer which is suitable for inhalation and which has substantially no amorphous content generated during milling. The method is particularly suitable for milling materials which are soft. The method comprises milling the material in a fluid energy mill at reduced temperature using helium, or helium mixed with another gas, as milling fluid. Temperatures of ?30° C. or less are used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Aventis Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Jean-Rene Authelin, Patrick Hosek