Patent Briefing

PATENT BRIEFING

CHINA

• Crosslinked poly(vinylpyridine) microspheres for liquid-phase chromatography and its preparing process Su, T., and Yang, Y. [Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences] Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1257891 ( 2000)
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• Preparation and clinical application of pro-liposomes Wang, H. Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1255331 (2000)
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• Preparation of mesophase asphalt carbon microsphere Song, H., Shen, Z., and Chen, X. [Beijing University of Chemical Technology] Faming Zhuanli Shenqing Gongkai Shuomingshu 1259546 ( 2000)
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EUROPE

• A method and hydrophilic polymer gelling agent for preparation of oil-containing micro-capsules Miyazawa, K., Kaneda, I., and Yanaki, T. [Shiseido Company Ltd] Eur Pat Appl 1072259 ( 2001)
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• Preparation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical microcapsules by dispersion and treatment with aqueous chitosan Garces, G. J., and Viladot, P. J. L. [Primacare SA] Eur Pat Appl 1064910 ( 2001)
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• Synthesis and properties of monodisperse crosslinked basic anion exchangers by micro-encapsulation polymerization followed by aminomethylation Klipper, R., Struver, W., Schnegg, U., Seidel, R., Mitschker, A., and Lutjens, H. [Bayer Ag] Eur Pat Appl 1078688 ( 2001)
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GERMANY

• Carbon microspheres and their production Kraft, T., and Nickel, K. G. Ger Offen 19935447 (2001)
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• Oxide-coated silica microspheres as absorption pigments Anselmann, R. [Merck Patent GmbH] Ger Offen 19929109 (2000)
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• Procedures for the activation of microencapsulated components and work or active sub-stance with at least one microencapsulated component Enderle, G., and Kuhs, B. Ger Offen 19935532 ( 2001)
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JAPAN

• Acrylic fiber products containing thermochromic pigment microcapsules Ono, Y., and Shibahashi, H. [Pilot Ink Co, Ltd] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 55623 (2001)
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• Color former microcapsules and pressure-sensitive copying paper using same Kuroyama, Y., Suzuki, S., and Nishikubo, T. [Nihon Seishi KK] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 01640 ( 2001)
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• Complexes containing cationic liposomes and polydeoxyribonucleotides Porta, R., Ferro, L., Trento, F., Nastruzzi, C., Esposito, E., and Menegatti, E. [Crinos Industria Farmacobiologica SpA] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 02565 (2001)
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• Lithographic plate comprising microcapsule containing reactable urethane oligomer Tomeba, H., and Takahashi, M. [Asahi Chemical Industry Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 01658 (2001)
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• Manufacture of composite silica microcapsules, fixing of silica microcapsule core sub-stances, and process for controlled release of core substances Ono, H., Zushi, W., and Takahashi, K. [Nihon Millipore Kogyo KK] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 38193 ( 2001)
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• Manufacturing of silicon crystal nanosphere chain Kono, H., and Takeda, S. [Foundation for Scientific Technology Promotion] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 48699 ( 2001)
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• Microcapsule for pressure-sensitive copying paper Nishiyama, F., Sasaki, T., Kuroyama, Y., and Nishikubo, T. [Nihon Seishi KK] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 47739 (2001)
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• Microcapsules of heat-storage materials Ishiguro, M. [Mitsubishi Paper Mills, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 40342 (2001)
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• Microencapsulation of flavoring oils Tachiba, H., Kenmochi, H., and Nakanishi, M. [Ogawa Koryo KK Nippon Capsule Production KK] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 46010 ( 2001)
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• Photopolymerizable imaging materials containing microcapsules of dye precursors Ishikawa, S., Morita, K., and Nakamura, T. [Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 13680 ( 2001)
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• Porous inorganic microcapsules containing vulcanizers and rubber compositions containing them Yagi, N., and Muraoka, K. [Sumitomo Rubber Industries Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 55473 (2001)
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• Preparation of microcapsules for pressure-sensitive copying paper Kobayashi, M., Koyama, T., and Iwasaki, H. [Oji Paper Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 01639 ( 2001)
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• Stabilized liposomes and its production Hara, M., Miyake, A., Hoshino, T., and Yokoyama, A. [Agency for Industrial Science and Technology] Jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 02566 (2001)
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• Temperature-sensitive color-changing fibers manufactured by melt spinning compositions comprising vinylidene chloride polymers and microcapsules containing thermochromic substances and manufacture thereof Uemoto, G., Kamei, H., and Suefuku, S. [Asahi Chemical Industry Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 03225 (2001)
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• Transferrin, protamine, or phospholipid assisted cationic liposome gene transfection Maruyama, K., Yanagie, H., Ando, S., and Kikuchi, H. [Dafichi Seiyaku Co, Ltd] jpn Kokai Tokkyo Koho 2001 02592 (2001)
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PCT

• A liposome composition having resistance to freeze/thaw damage Abra, R. M., and Dibble, A. R. [Alza Corporation] PCT ml Appl 01 05372 (2001)
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• Adjuvant-containing polymerized liposomes for oral, mucosal or intranasal vaccination Dean, H. J., Brey, R. N., Bolotin, E., Bucher, D., and Frenchick, P. J. [Endorex Corporation] PCT ml Appl 00 76476 (2000)
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• Arrayed microsphere analysis of gene expression with magnetic capture and fluorescent labeling Klimecki, W., and Maracas, G. [Motorola, Inc] PCT ml Appl 01 00875 ( 2001)
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• Dehydration/rehydration of marked liposomes on a test device Hurst, R. A., Siebert, S. T. A., and Martorell, P. D. [Cornell Research Foundation, Inc] PCT ml Appl 00 79283 ( 2000)
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• Delivery of liposomal-encapsulated antioxidants and applications thereof Shek, P. N., Suntres, Z. E., Fan, J., and Rotstein, 0. D. PCT ml Appl 01 03669 (2001)
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• Epothilone liposome compositions Sonntag, J. C., Wartmann, M., and Altmann, K. H. [Novartis A-G Novartis-Erfindungen Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH] PCT ml Appl 01 10412 ( 2001)
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• Expanded hollow microsphere composite beads and their production Nakajima, T. [Akzo Nobel NV Casco Products AB] PCT ml Appl 01 07154 ( 2001)
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• Hollow microspheres with controlled fragility for medical use Ottoboni, T. B., Short, R. E., and Tickner, E. G. [Point Biomedical Corporation] PCT Int Appl 01 12069 ( 2001)
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• Hyaluronic acid microspheres for sustained gene transfer Chen, W. [The Collaborative Group, Ltd] PCT ml Appl 00 78358 (2000)
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• Liposome preparations for external use Kawakami, K., Nishihara, Y., and Hirano, K. [Shionogi & Co, Ltd] PCT ml Appl 01 13888 ( 2001)
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• Liposomes Kondo, M., Harigae, T., Kimura, J., and Isozaki, M. [Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha] PCT Int Appl 01 00174 ( 2001)
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• Low-density and low-porosity cementing slurry containing lightweight microspheres, micro-cement, and portland cement for oil wells Drochon, B., and Gamier, A. [Sofitech NV Schlumberger Canada Limited] PCT Int Appl 01 09056 ( 2001)
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• Microencapsulated and controlled-release formulations of isoflavone from enriched frac-tions of soy and other plants Blatt, Y., Arad, 0., Kimelman, E., Cohen, D., Pinto, R., and Rotman, A. [Bio Dar Ltd] PCT Int Appl 01 13890 ( 2001)
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• Microencapsulated and controlled-release herbal formulations Blatt, Y., Kimmelman, E., Cohen, D., and Rotman, A. [Bio Dar Ltd] PCT Int Appl 00 74656 (2000)
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• Microencapsulated nitric oxide synthase-expressing cells for treatment of conditions caused by nitric oxide deficiency Charles, I. G., Xu, W., and Liu, L. [University College London] PCT Int Appl 01 09342 ( 2001)
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• Modified biodegradable polyester microspheres for stabilizing and improving the release profile of encapsulated drugs Bailey, L. C., and Shao, P. G. [Rutgers, the State University] PCT Int Appl 00 74709 (2000)
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• Neutral lipopolymer and liposomal compositions containing same Zahpsky, S. [Alza Corporation] PCT Int Appl 01 05873 (2001)
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• Peptide-lipid conjugates, liposomes and liposomal drug delivery Meers, P., Pak, C., Ali, S., Janoff, A., Franklin, J. C., Erukulla, R., Cabral, L. D., and Ahl, P. [The Liposome Company, Inc] PCT Int Appl 01 00247 ( 2001)
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• Process for preparing biodegradable microspheres containing physiologically active agents Seo, M. H., Lee, J. Y., and Kim, J. H. [Samyang Corporation] PCT Int Appl 00 76483 ( 2000)
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• Pulmonary delivery of liposome-encapsulated cannabinoids Hung, 0., Zamecnik, J., Shek, P. N., and Tikuisis, P. PCT Int Appl 01 03668 (2001)
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• Slow-release pharmaceutical microspheres comprising polylactide polyglycolide Thanoo, B. C., and Murtagh, J. [Oakwood Laboratories LLC] PCT Int Appl 01 10414 (2001)
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• Transparent microspheres Budd, K. D., Kasai, T., Roscoe, S. B., Yokoyama, C., and Bailey, J. E. [3M Innovative Properties Company] PCT Int Appl 01 07375 ( 2001)
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• Wound coverage with amnionic membranes to improve liposomal gene-enhanced wound healing Herndon, D. N., Perez, P. J. R., and Barrow, R. E. [Research Development Foundation] PCT Int Appl 00 78259 (2000)
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USA

• Doped colorimetric assay liposomes Charych, D., and Stevens, R. C. [The Reagents of the University of California] US 6183772 (2001)
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• Microspheric embolic materials having a dual structure of poly(vinyl acetate) core and poly(vinyl alcohol) shell and method for preparing the same Lee, C.-J., Lyoo, W.-S., Kwon, I.-C., Lee, S.-G., Kim, J.-P., and Han, M.-H. [Korea Institute of Science & Technology] US 6191193 (2001)
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• Surface-functionalized, probe-containing nanospheres for immunoassays Guo, C., and Thomas, R. N. [Fayette Environmental Services, Inc] US 6177088 (2001)
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