Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080221043 | DENDRITIC MOLECULAR INTRACELLULAR TRANSPORTERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - In accordance with the purpose(s) of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the invention, in one aspect, relates to compounds comprising the structure: | 09-11-2008 |
20090306335 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEGRADABLE NANOPARTICLES WITH CONTROL OVER SIZE AND FUNCTIONALITIES - In one aspect, the invention relates to polymers, crosslinked polymers, functionalized polymers, nanoparticles, and functionalized nanoparticles and methods of making and using same. In one aspect, the invention relates to degradable polymer and degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the invention relates to methods of preparing degradable nanoparticles and, more specifically, methods of controlling particle size during the preparation of degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the degradable nanoparticles are useful for complexing, delivering, and releasing payloads, including pharmaceutically active payloads. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 12-10-2009 |
20110257343 | Multifunctional Degradable Nanoparticles with Control over Size and Functionalities - In one aspect, the invention relates to polymers, crosslinked polymers, functionalized polymers, nanoparticles, and functionalized nanoparticles and methods of making and using same. In one aspect, the invention relates to degradable polymer and degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the invention relates to methods of preparing degradable nanoparticles and, more specifically, methods of controlling particle size during the preparation of degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the degradable nanoparticles are useful for complexing, delivering, and releasing payloads, including pharmaceutically active payloads. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 10-20-2011 |
20110274620 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEGRADABLE NANOPARTICLES WITH CONTROL OVER SIZE AND FUNCTIONALITIES - In one aspect, the invention relates to polymers, crosslinked polymers, functionalized polymers, nanoparticles, and functionalized nanoparticles and methods of making and using same. In one aspect, the invention relates to degradable polymers and degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the invention relates to methods of preparing degradable nanoparticles and, more specifically, methods of controlling particle size during the preparation of degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the degradable nanoparticles are useful for complexing, delivering, and releasing payloads, including pharmaceutically active payloads. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 11-10-2011 |
20130029369 | BIMODAL STAR POLYMER ARCHITECTURES AS FLUORESCENT AND MRI IMAGING REAGENTS - Disclosed are star polymers comprising a polymeric body having a core with a site-isolated chromophore and a plurality of polymer chains emanating from the core; and at least one chelating moiety bonded to at least one polymer chain. Also disclosed are bimodal contrast agents derived from star polymers and further comprising at least one metal chelated by the at least one chelating moiety. Also disclosed are methods of making and using same. Also disclosed are imaging methods employing the disclosed star polymers and/or bimodal contrast agents. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 01-31-2013 |
20130142733 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEGRADABLE NANOPARTICLES WITH CONTROL OVER SIZE AND FUNCTIONALITIES - In one aspect, the invention relates to polymers, crosslinked polymers, functionalized polymers, nanoparticles, and functionalized nanoparticles and methods of making and using same. In one aspect, the invention relates to degradable polymers and degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the invention relates to methods of preparing degradable nanoparticles and, more specifically, methods of controlling particle size during the preparation of degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the degradable nanoparticles are useful for complexing, delivering, and releasing payloads, including pharmaceutically active payloads. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 06-06-2013 |
20140005278 | LINEAR POLYESTER AND SEMI-LINEAR GLYCIDOL POLYMER SYSTEMS: FORMULATION AND SYNTHESIS OF NOVEL MONOMERS AND MACROMOLECULAR STRUCTURES | 01-02-2014 |
20150087790 | POLYCARBONATE CONTAINING COMPOUNDS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Disclosed herein are crosslinked polycarbonates, composition thereof and methods thereof. The cross-linked polycarbonates can be prepared from allyl or epoxy polycarbonates. Described herein is the formation of functionalized poly(carbonate) particles with an established intermolecular cross-linking process. Six types of ‘nanosponges’ were prepared with the differentiation in crosslinking density and crosslinking chemistry. The intermolecular chain cross-linking process was investigated via the epoxide amine reaction and the thiol-ene click reaction. | 03-26-2015 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080207476 | PARTICLES CONTAINING PERFUME HAVING IMPROVED FRAGRANCE PROPERTIES - A particle containing a carbonate, a sulfate, a perfume, and a layered silicate, the particle having a weight ratio of layered silicate to carbonate and sulfate combined of ≦1:2. The particles, having a desirable fragrance profile, are useful in detergents, fabric softeners, and textile treatments. | 08-28-2008 |
20080293609 | ABSORPTIVE PARTICLES - A method to obtain particles which can absorb large quantities of perfume. The resulting particles are mechanically stable, flow freely, and have no tendency to stick together even when being charged with a great quantity of perfume. The perfume can be stabilized in the particles in such a way that the contained fragrances essentially do not decompose. Also disclosed are the aftertreatment of such particles as well as a detergent composition containing the inventive particles. | 11-27-2008 |
20090035337 | Fluid Reservoir - Fluid reservoirs which are based on polymer substrates and are capable of storing large amounts of fluids. The storage is reliable and the reemergence from the liquid reservoir is readily controllable, for example, via the temperature or via mechanical actions, to achieve retardation of the fluid release. Also, processes for producing such fluid reservoirs and also their use, for example in washing or cleaning compositions. | 02-05-2009 |
20090042766 | Solid Textile Care Composition Comprising A Water-Soluble Polymer - A solid textile care composition having a water-soluble carrier, a water-soluble polymer, a textile care compound and a perfume. A solid textile care composition in which the water-soluble carrier is present in particulate form and has an envelope composed of the water-soluble polymer, the textile care compound and the perfume. Also textile care washing or cleaning compositions comprising the textile care composition. | 02-12-2009 |
20100022437 | Liquid Support - Agglomerating carrier materials in the presence of a granulation liquid with a carbohydrate content and subsequent incorporation of a liquid, such as a perfume oil, yields fluid-containing particles that, even at an elevated liquid loading, exhibit very good powder properties and reliably retain the incorporated liquid even in aggressive solid matrices. These fluid-containing particles may be used, for example, for fragrancing purposes. | 01-28-2010 |
20120077728 | FLUID RESERVOIR - Fluid reservoirs which are based on polymer substrates and are capable of storing large amounts of fluids. The storage is reliable and the reemergence from the liquid reservoir is readily controllable, for example, via the temperature or via mechanical actions, to achieve retardation of the fluid release. Also, processes for producing such fluid reservoirs and also their use, for example in washing or cleaning compositions. | 03-29-2012 |
20120093902 | FLUID RESERVOIR - Fluid reservoirs which are based on polymer substrates and are capable of storing large amounts of fluids. The storage is reliable and the reemergence from the liquid reservoir is readily controllable, for example, via the temperature or via mechanical actions, to achieve retardation of the fluid release. Also, processes for producing such fluid reservoirs and also their use, for example in washing or cleaning compositions. | 04-19-2012 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090318916 | Electrosurgical Methods and Devices Employing Semiconductor Chips - This disclosure relates generally to electrosurgical methods and devices. In one embodiment, an electrosurgical device is provided suitable for applying RF energy to a treatment site. The electrosurgical device comprises one or more RF generators disposed on a semiconductor chip. Also provided are methods of use of such an electrosurgical device, as well as other electrosurgical devices. The methods and devices disclosed herein find utility, for example, in the field of medicine. | 12-24-2009 |
20110118722 | ELECTROSURGICAL METHODS AND DEVICES EMPLOYING INDUCTIVE ENERGY - This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for modifying biological tissue. In one embodiment, a device is provided suitable for applying RF energy to a treatment site in the presence of a supplemental magnetic field. The device comprises one or more electrodes electrically coupled to an RF generator, and a means for supplying a supplemental magnetic field. In another embodiment, a device is provided suitable for inducing an electrical current in a tissue. The device comprises a means for creating a magnetic field and a passive element adapted for reducing the amount of electrical current at the surface of the tissue. Also provided are methods of use of such devices. The methods and devices disclosed herein find utility, for example, in the field of medicine and cosmetology. | 05-19-2011 |
20120265193 | Electrosurgical Methods and Devices Employing Phase-Controlled Radiofrequency Energy - This disclosure relates generally to electrosurgical methods and devices. In one embodiment, an electrosurgical device is provided suitable for applying phase controlled RF energy to a treatment site. The electrosurgical device comprises a multi-electrode electrosurgical probe electrically coupled to a plurality of RF generators. Also provided are methods of use of such an electrosurgical device, as well as other electrosurgical devices. The methods and devices disclosed herein find utility, for example, in the field of medicine. | 10-18-2012 |
20130231611 | Electrosurgical Methods and Devices Employing Phase-Controlled Radiofrequency Energy - This disclosure relates generally to electrosurgical methods and devices. In some embodiments, an electrosurgical system/device is provided suitable for applying phase controlled RF energy to a treatment site. The electrosurgical device comprises a multi-electrode electrosurgical probe electrically coupled to a plurality of RF generators. Also provided are methods of use of such an electrosurgical device, as well as other electrosurgical devices. The methods and devices disclosed herein find utility, for example, in the field of medicine. | 09-05-2013 |