Patents by Inventor Richard D. Frame

Richard D. Frame 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).

  • Drug delivery devices and process of manufacture
    Patent number: 6174545
    Abstract: An improved process for manufacturing transdermal drug delivery devices and devices made therefrom. The invention provides a heat equilibration process for the manufacture of drug delivery devices which eliminates the need to preload the body contacting layer with a drug. The method has particular application in the manufacture of transdermal drug delivery devices including a drug reservoir comprising drug in excess of saturation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Enscore, Patricia S. Campbell, Diane Nedberge, Richard D. Frame
  • Drug delivery devices and process of manufacture
    Patent number: 6007837
    Abstract: An improved process for manufacturing transdermal drug delivery devices and devices made therefrom. The invention provides a heat equilibration process for the manufacture of drug delivery devices which eliminates the need to preload the body contacting layer with a drug. The method has particular application in the manufacture of transdermal drug delivery devices including a drug reservoir comprising drug in excess of saturation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Enscore, Patricia S. Campbell, Diane Nedberge, Richard D. Frame