Patents by Inventor Richard C. Fuisz

Richard C. Fuisz 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).

  • Polyethylene oxide-based films and drug delivery systems made therefrom
    Patent number: 7666337
    Abstract: The invention relates to the film products and methods of their preparation that demonstrate a non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity. Desirably, the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film. The films contain a polymer component, which includes polyethylene oxide optionally blended with hydrophilic cellulosic polymers. Desirably, the films also contain a pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic active agent with no more than a 10% variance of the active agent pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic active agent per unit area of the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: MonoSol Rx, LLC
    Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Richard C. Fuisz, Gary L. Myers, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • TEARABLE PACKAGES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090241483
    Abstract: An aspect of the invention provides a tearable package for a pharmaceutical product including: (i) a first layer including a sheet of flexible material; (ii) a second layer including a sheet of flexible material; the layers being overlaid and fused together at a perimetrical sealing region, the fused layers defining a cavity therebetween for the storage of the pharmaceutical product; wherein one of the layers has a discontinuous region in the sealing region; and wherein the package may be folded through the discontinuous region to be torn such that the pharmaceutical contents may be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: MonoSol Rx, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce D. Detwiler, Richard C. Fuisz
  • PACIFIER WITH THIN-FILM RESERVOIR AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20090227977
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pacifier and nipple member for delivery of active ingredients into the oral cavity of an infant or patient. The pacifier includes a porous nipple member and a base member adapted to remain outside the oral cavity of the infant. The porous nipple member includes at least one reservoir or chamber therein for receiving a thin-film containing an active ingredient. The base member may be removably attached to the neck of the nipple member, or the nipple and base members may form a single unit. Reusable and disposable forms are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: MONOSOL RX, LLC
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Joseph M. Fuisz, Tushar Misra, Pradeep Sanghvi
  • THIN FILM WITH NON-SELF-AGGREGATING UNIFORM HETEROGENEITY AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20090181069
    Abstract: The invention relates to the film products and methods of their preparation that demonstrate a non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity. Desirably the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: MONOSOL RX, LLC
    Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Richard C. Fuisz, Garry L. Myers, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • THIN FILM WITH NON-SELF-AGGREGATING UNIFORM HETEROGENEITY AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20090182062
    Abstract: The invention relates to film products containing desired levels of active components and methods of their preparation. Desirably, the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film. Desirably, the films may be exposed to temperatures above that at which the active components typically degrade without concern for loss of the desired activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: MONOSOL RX, LLC
    Inventors: Roert K. Yang, Richard C. Fuisz, Garry L. Myers, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • Smokeless Tobacco Product, Smokeless Tobacco Product in the Form of a Sheet, Extrudable Tobacco Composition, Method for Manufacturing a Smokeless Tobacco Product, Method for Delivering Super Bioavailable Nicotine Contained in Tobacco to a User, and Packaged Smokeless Tobacco Product Sheet
    Publication number: 20090095313
    Abstract: A nonaqueous, extrudable composition includes at least one thermoplastic polymer in an amount of more than 20 wt % of the whole composition and tobacco. A smokeless tobacco product in the form of a sheet can be made by extruding or hot melt shaping a nonaqueous composition comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and tobacco, the sheet being soluble in a user's mouth and resulting in sustained release of nicotine to the user. The sheet can be in a form that may be placed in the buccal cavity of, on the palate of or sublingually in the user, and have an average dissolution time of 5 to 50 minutes for delivering super bioavailable nicotine to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
  • Extrudable and Extruded Compositions for Delivery of Bioactive Agents, Method of Making Same and Method of Using Same
    Publication number: 20090098192
    Abstract: A nonaqueous, extrudable composition includes at least one thermoplastic polymer in an amount of more than 20 wt % of the whole composition and tobacco. An extruded bioactive product in the form of a sheet can be made by extruding or hot melt shaping a nonaqueous composition comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and a bioactive agent, the sheet being soluble in a user's mouth and resulting in sustained release of bioactive to the user. The sheet can be in a form that may be placed in contact with the mucosa of the user, and have an average dissolution time of 5 to 50 minutes for delivering the bioactive to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: Richard C. FUISZ
  • Pacifier with thin-film reservoir and method for use thereof
    Patent number: 7500984
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pacifier and nipple member for delivery of active ingredients into the oral cavity of an infant or patient. The pacifier includes a porous nipple member and a base member adapted to remain outside the oral cavity of the infant. The porous nipple member includes at least one reservoir or chamber therein for receiving a thin-film containing an active ingredient. The base member may be removably attached to the neck of the nipple member, or the nipple and base members may form a single unit. Reusable and disposable forms are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: MonoSol Rx, LLC
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Joseph M. Fuisz, Tushar Misra, Pradeep Sanghvi
  • SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN INDICATION INDICATIVE OF WHETHER OR NOT A SEAT BELT OF A VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS FASTENED
    Publication number: 20090058061
    Abstract: A system for providing an indication indicative of whether or not a seat belt of a vehicle occupant is fastened includes a seat belt system including a seat belt and a visible marking provided on the seat belt, the marking being visible from outside the vehicle when the seat belt is fastened. Alternatively, the system includes a seat restraint system including a seat restraint system for a passenger including a seat restraint having a locked position for restraining the passenger in a seat, a sensor for sensing whether or not the seat restraint system is in the locked position, and an indicator responsive to the sensor, the indicator being accessible from outside the vehicle or at a location remote from the passenger, for displaying an indication indicative of whether or not the seat restraint system is in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Joseph M. Fuisz, Justin Richard Fuisz
  • Packet structure, such as for a film strip
    Publication number: 20090014491
    Abstract: The packet structure includes an envelope structure and a tear structure therein. The tear structure provides for tearing of a specific section of the envelope structure to gain access to a film strip which is stored within an internal cavity in the envelope structure. The tear structure has a reduced resistance to tearing relative to an adjoining portion of the envelope structure. The reduced resistance to tearing directs the tearing of the envelope structure to a specific section thereof. The tear structure may alternatively have a pull-string attached within the envelope structure and extending through an aperture therein to a location outside of the envelope structure. The location of the aperture and attachment of the pull-string within the envelope structure directs the tearing of the envelope structure to a specific section thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Bruce D. Detwiler
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BOUNCING ELECTRONIC MESSAGES
    Publication number: 20090006572
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided that establishes user accounts that automatically forward a user's e-mail to the user's pre-selected forwarding e-mail address(es). Each user creates a forwarding directory, which may comprise multiple e-mail accounts, that the user activates and deactivates as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Meyer Cordless LLC
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
  • Film shreds and delivery system incorporating same
    Publication number: 20080292683
    Abstract: Compositions are provided that include water soluble or water dispersible film shreds, a carrier and an active, such as, but not limited to a drug, flavoring agent or coloring agent. Also provided are methods of use of the film shreds, such as in improving the dissolution, stability, aesthetics, or taste of a composition or its components, and in reducing a disease risk associated with an active.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Pradeep Sanghvi, Richard C. Fuisz
  • Method and apparatus for translating web addresses and using numerically entered web addresses
    Publication number: 20080276005
    Abstract: Use of existing Internet-based communications protocols and standards are used to implement a translation module that converts a scheme-specific name entered by a user into a Web browser into a second scheme-specific name either prior to or during transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • THIN FILM WITH NON-SELF-AGGREGATING UNIFORM HETEROGENEITY AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20080268027
    Abstract: The invention relates to the film products and methods of their preparation that demonstrate a non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity. Desirably the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Monosol Rx, LLC
    Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Richard C. Fuisz, Garry L. Myers, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • POLYETHYLENE OXIDE-BASED FILMS AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20080260809
    Abstract: The invention relates to the film products and methods of their preparation that demonstrate a non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity. Desirably, the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film. The films contain a polymer component, which includes polyethylene oxide optionally blended with hydrophilic cellulosic polymers. Desirably, the films also contain a pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic active agent with no more than a 10% variance of the active agent pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic active agent per unit area of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: MONOSOL RX, LLC
    Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Richard C. Fuisz, Gary L. Myers, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • THIN FILM WITH NON-SELF-AGGREGATING UNIFORM HETEROGENEITY AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20080260805
    Abstract: The invention relates to film products containing desired levels of active components and methods of their preparation. Desirably, the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film. Desirably, the films may be exposed to temperatures above that at which the active components typically degrade without concern for loss of the desired activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: MONOSOL RX, LLC
    Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Richard C. Fuisz, Garry L. Myers, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • Method and apparatus for bouncing electronic messages
    Patent number: 7437422
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided that establishes user accounts that automatically forward a user's e-mail to the user's pre-selected forwarding e-mail address(es). Each user creates a forwarding directory, which may comprise multiple e-mail accounts, that the user activates and deactivates as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Meyer Cordless LLC
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
  • Packaged film dosage unit containing a complexate
    Publication number: 20080242736
    Abstract: The present invention relates to packaged orally consumable film dosage units for delivery of actives into the oral cavity. In particular, the packaged pharmaceutical product contains a complexate including a complexing agent and an active, an orally consumable film for delivery of the complexate and a package for containing the orally consumable film. The package includes indicia associated therewith. The indicia identifies the complexate as the active ingredient contained in the film, which is as a regulatory approvable chemical entity. The present invention also relates to methods of labeling, pricing, marketing and satisfying governmental regulations for such packaged pharmaceutical products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
  • THIN FILM WITH NON-SELF-AGGREGATING UNIFORM HETEROGENEITY AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20080226695
    Abstract: The invention relates to the film products and methods of their preparation that demonstrate a non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity. Desirably the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: MONOSOL RX, LLC
    Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Richard C. Fuisz, Garry L. Myers, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • Thin film with non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity and drug delivery systems made therefrom
    Patent number: 7425292
    Abstract: The invention relates to the film products and methods of their preparation that demonstrate a non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity. Desirably the films disintegrate in water and may be formed by a controlled drying process, or other process that maintains the required uniformity of the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: MonoSol Rx, LLC
    Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Richard C. Fuisz, Gary L. Myers, Joseph M. Fuisz