Patents by Inventor Larry S. Wigman

Larry S. Wigman 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).

  • Rapidly disintegrating and fast-dissolving solid dosage form
    Patent number: 6497899
    Abstract: Described are non-friable, rapidly disintegrating, fast-dissolving solid dosage forms that are produced from pharmaceutically acceptable steam extruded polymers. The solid dosage forms dissolve in the mouth and are particularly useful for subjects that require or desire oral medication but have difficulty swallowing standard oral dosage forms such as tablets or in subjects suffering from emesis. The solid dosage forms are also useful for rapid drug delivery as vaginal or rectal suppositories or for oral delivery of veterinary drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Pfizer, Inc.
    Inventors: Avinash G. Thombre, Larry S. Wigman
  • Rapidly disintegrating and fast-dissolving solid dosage form
    Publication number: 20020034542
    Abstract: Described are non-friable, rapidly disintegrating, fast-dissolving solid dosage forms that are produced from pharmaceutically acceptable steam extruded polymers. The solid dosage forms dissolve in the mouth and are particularly useful for subjects that require or desire oral medication but have difficulty swallowing standard oral dosage forms such as tablets or in subjects suffering from emesis. The solid dosage forms are also useful for rapid drug delivery as vaginal or rectal suppositories or for oral delivery of veterinary drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Avinash G. Thombre, Larry S. Wigman