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).

  • Process for making an ingestible film
    Patent number: 7357891
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: MonoSol Rx, LLC
    Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Richard C. Fuisz, Gary L. Myers, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • Film Embedded Packaging and Method of Making Same
    Publication number: 20080081071
    Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging in the form of a pouch, which may contain active substances, such as food products, pharmaceutical agents, nutraceuticals and cosmetic agents, or the like. More specifically, in some embodiments, the present invention provides a pouch, which includes at least one porous substrate encompassing a closed volume and at least one water-soluble film at least partially embedded in the at least one porous substrate. The pouch may contain an active substance within the closed volume, as well as an active substance in the water-soluble film. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using the pouches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Pradeep Sanghvi, Richard C. Fuisz
  • Edible Water-Soluble Film Containing a Foam Reducing Flavoring Agent
    Publication number: 20080075825
    Abstract: An edible water-soluble film is provided. The film includes at least one water-soluble polymer, and a foam reducing flavoring agent, wherein the film is free of added anti-foaming or defoaming agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Joseph M. Fuisz, Garry L. Myers
  • Method of administering a film product containing a drug
    Publication number: 20080050422
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fast-dissolving film product containing at least one drug; and a water soluble polymer composition. The invention further relates to methods of administering the film product. The method includes administering the film to the oral cavity of a subject in need of the drug; and administering a fluid in the oral cavity while the film is present therein to substantially dissolve the film and form a solution or dispersion thereof to be ingested by the subject. Desirably, ingestion of the thus-formed solution or dispersion provides increased blood levels of the drug as compared to the film taken without the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Garry L. Myers, Richard C. Fuisz
  • Pouch cutter
    Publication number: 20070267433
    Abstract: The dispenser assembly is for opening a pouch or packet structure. The dispenser assembly includes a container structure having an interior cavity. The cavity has a sufficient dimension such that the packet structure may be stored therein. The dispenser assembly includes a cutter for severing the pouch or packet structure. The cutter is secured to or removably stored in the container. The cutter may be constituted by a slider structure, guillotine cutter, or U-shaped member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • Film bandage for mucosal administration of actives
    Publication number: 20070172515
    Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-component delivery systems that adhere to mucosal tissue. In particular, the delivery systems include a first delivery vehicle and a second delivery vehicle, which is in association with the first delivery vehicle. The first delivery vehicle may be one or more mucoadhesive films, which may adhere to the mucosal tissue. The second delivery vehicle may contain at least one active substance, such as a pharmaceutical active, for delivery via the mucosal tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
  • Method and apparatus for bouncing electronic messages
    Patent number: 7188144
    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 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
  • Methods for determining customer motivations in purchasing decisions
    Patent number: 7127418
    Abstract: Methods provide for auditing of on-line commercial transactions to determine what products are the primary motivations for a customer to begin an on-line shopping session. When a purchase is made during a shopping session, the method determines whether a purchased product is related to a previous “prime motivator” product. If so, the product is designated as a derivative product and a derivative count associated with the product is incremented. If not, the product itself is designated a prime motivator product and a prime motivator count associated with the product is incremented. The method may be repeated for every purchase fielded by an on-line commercial site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • Method and apparatus for translating web addresses and using numerically entered web addresses
    Patent number: 7039722
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • Thin film with non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity and drug delivery systems made therefrom
    Publication number: 20040258896
    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: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: MonoSolRx LLC.
    Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Richard C. Fuisz, Gary L. Myers, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • Method, apparatus and system for providing access to product data
    Publication number: 20040250297
    Abstract: VISUAL IMAGE MARKETING (VIM) is a system whereby the visual image on a film or television program is utilized to market that specific product. In VIM, film\television is combined with computer technology to provide real-time or delayed access to product data. Viewers identify a product or object displayed in a video, television show or movie and by merely pointing and clicking on the object to obtain marketing and other data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
  • Method, apparatus and system for providing access to product data
    Publication number: 20040250296
    Abstract: VISUAL IMAGE MARKETING (VIM) is a system whereby the visual image on a film or television program is utilized to market that specific product. In VIM, film\television is combined with computer technology to provide real-time or delayed access to product data. Viewers identify a product or object displayed in a video, television show or movie and by merely pointing and clicking on the object to obtain marketing and other data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
  • Thin film delivery systems for volatile decongestants
    Publication number: 20040241242
    Abstract: A volatile decongestant delivery vehicle composition includes (i) a flowable water-soluble film-forming matrix; and (ii) a particulate volatile decongestant agent uniformly stationed therein. A useful volatile decongestant agent includes menthol, for example menthol crystals. The composition may further include a decongesting volatile oil, such as, but not limited to eucalyptus oil, menthol oil, pine oil, terpine hydrate oil, and combinations thereof. The volatile decongestant agent may be present in amounts of up to about 0.1% to about 60% by weight of the total composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: KOSMOS PHARMA
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Robert K. Yang, Gary L. Myers
  • Methods for determining customer motivations in purchasing decisions
    Publication number: 20040186791
    Abstract: Methods provide for auditing of on-line commercial transactions to determine what products are the primary motivations for a customer to begin an on-line shopping session. When a purchase is made during a shopping session, the method determines whether a purchased product is related to a previous “prime motivator” product. If so, the product is designated as a derivative product and a derivative count associated with the product is incremented. If not, the product itself is designated a prime motivator product and a prime motivator count associated with the product is incremented. The method may be repeated for every purchase fielded by an on-line commercial site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: RXDRUGSTORE.COM, LTD.
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • Methods for determining customer motivations in purchasing decisions
    Patent number: 6718310
    Abstract: Methods provide for auditing of on-line commercial transactions to determine what products are the primary motivations for a customer to begin an on-line shopping session. When a purchase is made during a shopping session, the method determines whether a purchased product is related to a previous “prime motivator” product. If so, the product is designated as a derivative product and a derivative count associated with the product is incremented. If not, the product itself is designated a prime motivator product and a prime motivator count associated with the product is incremented. The method may be repeated for every purchase fielded by an on-line commercial site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Rxdrugstore.com Limited
    Inventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • Method and apparatus for bouncing electronic messages
    Publication number: 20040039843
    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: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
  • Method and apparatus for bouncing electronic messages
    Patent number: 6643688
    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: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
  • Thin film with non-self-aggregating uniform heterogeneity and drug delivery systems made therefrom
    Publication number: 20030107149
    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: February 14, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL FLUIDICS.
    Inventors: Robert K. Yang, Richard C. Fuisz, Gary L. Myers, Joseph M. Fuisz
  • Method, apparatus and system for providing access to product data
    Publication number: 20020128999
    Abstract: VISUAL IMAGE MARKETING (VIM) is a system whereby the visual image on a film or television program is utilized to market that specific product. In VIM, film\television is combined with computer technology to provide real-time or delayed access to product data. Viewers identify a product or object displayed in a video, television show or movie and by merely pointing and clicking on the object to obtain marketing and other data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
  • Oral delivery method and composition for solid medications or dietary supplements
    Publication number: 20020068082
    Abstract: A n oral delivery composition and method are provided for facilitating the swallowing of a solid object such as a pill, tablet, capsule or caplet. The oral delivery composition is made up of a mixture of a base liquid and at least one additive. The additive is selected and is present in the oral delivery composition in a sufficient concentration such that the oral delivery composition has improved physical properties, in comparison with the base liquid, so that when the oral delivery composition and a solid object to be swallowed by a user are administered together to the user and swallowed, the solid object is less likely to become lodged or stuck on tongue, throat, palate or esophageal surfaces of the user, in comparison to when the base liquid and the solid object are administered together and swallowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz