Patent Briefing

PATENT BRIEFING

CHINA

• Preparation of fl-carotene microcapsules Chen, H., Wang, S., and Zeng, J. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1151864 (1997)
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EUROPE

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JAPAN

• Color image recording apparatus using color recording material with microcapsule layer containing yellow, magenta, and cyan microcapsules Suzuki, M., Oda, H., Saito, H., Suzuki, K., and Furusawa, K. [Asahi Optical Co Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 11327158 (1999)
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• Graft copolymer-coated liposomes of fat-soluble drugs Kasuya, H., and Okada, J. [Sankyo Co Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 11302199 (1999)
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• Heat-development silver halide photographic material containing heat- sensitive microcapsules Hosoi, Y. [Konica Co] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 11344790 (1999)
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• Manufacture of microcapsule encapsulating color developer by interfacial polymerization suitable for pressure-sensitive copying paper Kobayashi, M., and Iwasaki, H. [Oji Paper Co Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 11290675 (1999)
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• Photoimaging printer especially printer head for recording material having light-sensitive microcapsules and printing system using same Hosoi, Y., Fujita, S., and Fujioka, H. [Seiko Instruments Inc] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 11320964(1999)
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• Reversible thermochromic thermoplastic ® ber braids containing pigment microcapsules containing electric-donating organic coloring compounds and electron-accepting compounds with good softness and lasting thermochromic properties Ishimura, N. [Pilot Ink Co Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 11323708 (1999)
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PCT

• Compositions containing liposomes and/or emulsions and process for the preparation thereof Fukui, M., and Morioka, S. [Rohto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd] PCT Int Appl 00 00178 (2000)
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• Elastomeric microspheres as pesticide delivery vehicles Banovetz, J. P., Nielsen, K. E., and Li, K. [Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co] PCP Int Appl 99 56541 (1999)
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• Externally triggered microcapsules Morrison, D. R., and Mosier, B. [NASA/Johnson Space Center] PCT Int Appl 99 59556 (1999)
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• Liposomal formulations of busulphan Hassan, M. [Karolinska Innovations AB] PCT Int Appl 99 65481 (1999) Liposome-enhanced test device and method Durst, R. A., Montagna, R. A., Baumer, A. J., Siebert, S. T. A., and Rule, G. S. [Cornell Research Foundation Inc, Innovative Biotechnologies International Inc] PUP Int Appl 99 60399 (1999)
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• Long-circulating liposomal compositions Mehta, R., Hardee, G. E., and Leamon, C. [Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc] PCT Int Appl 99 59547 (1999)
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• Methods for polymeric microsphere production Amsden, B. G., and Liggins, R. T. [Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc] PCT Int Appl 99 57176 (1999)
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• Microencapsulated bioactive agents and method of making Morrison, D. R., and Mosier, B. [NASA/Johnson Space Center] PCT Int Appl 99 59555 (1999)
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• Microencapsulation and electrostatic coating device for drugs Morrison, D. R., Mosier, B., and Cassanto, J. M. [NASA/Johnson Space Center] PCT Int Appl 99 59715 (1999)
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• Microencapsulation and electrostatic processing method using polymers and oils Morrison, D. R., and Mosier, B. [NASA/Johnson Space Center] PCT Int Appl 99 59714 (1999)
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• Novel poly(methylidenemalonate) microspheres, their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions utilizing them Bru, M. N., Le Visage, C., Fattal, E., Couvreur, P., and Breton, P. [Virsol] PCT Int Appl 99 55309 (1999)
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USA

• Electrophotographic photoconductor containing silicone microspheres Hinch, G. D., Kemmesat, P. D., Kierstein, L. L., Moore, M. T., Sloan, M. G., Voll, K. A., and Ziercher, E. L. [Lexmark International Inc] US 5994014 (1999)
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• Hollow polyimide microspheres Weiser, E. S., St Clair, T. L., Echigo, Y., and Kaneshiro, H. [United States of America, National Aeronautical and Space Administration Unitika Ltd] US 5994418 (1999)
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• Preparation of multivvall polymeric microcapsules from hydrophilic polymers Mathiowitz, E., Jacob, J. S., Chickering, D. E. III, and Pekarek, K. J. [Brown University Research Foundation] US 5985354 (1999)
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• Preparation of pharmaceutical compositions containing ether lipid- containing multiple lipid liposomes Mayhew, E., Janoff, A. S., Ahmad, I., and Bhatia, S. K. [The Liposome Company Inc] US 6007839 (1999)
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