Abstract:
The present invention provides improved pharmaceutical formulations for pulmonary delivery having improved chemical and physical stability of the therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent as compared to formulations known in the art. The improved pharmaceutical formulations of the invention for administration to the respiratory system of a patient for the treatment of a variety of disease conditions comprise a mass of biocompatible particles comprising an active agent, and a hydrogenated starch hydrosylate (HSH). The improvement over the prior art comprises the presence of HSH in the pharmaceutical formulation. The invention further relates to a method of treating diseases comprising administering the pharmaceutical formulations of the present invention to the respiratory system of a patient in need of treatment.
Abstract:
A computer device comprises a display member coupled to a base member by at least one friction clutch hinge. The computer device also comprises a biasing mechanism spaced apart from the at least one friction clutch hinge and adapted to bias the display member away from the base member.
Abstract:
A computer device comprises a display member coupled to a base member. The computer device further comprises a display protector actuatable in response to movement of the display member relative to the base member to protect a display screen of the display member.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a sustained release composition for the targeted delivery of biologically active agents to specific tissues and cells. The composition comprises microparticles containing a biocompatible polymer, a water-soluble polymer and a biologically active agent. In one embodiment, the biologically active agent is an antigen or an immunomodulator. In another embodiment, the biologically is a labile agent. The microparticles have a number median diameter of greater than 20 microns upon administration. The water-soluble polymer is present in the sustained released composition in at least about 20% of the dry weight of the microparticle. the sustained release composition provides for the dissolution of the water-soluble polymer of the composition upon hydration, at a much greater rate than the degradation of the biocompatible polymer. This variance is solubility generates pseudo-microparticles which have a number median diameter which is substantially smaller than the size of the administered microparticles. The pseudo-microparticles can be engulfed by antigen presenting cells of the immune system, or absorbed by the Peyer's patches in the gut.
Abstract:
The present invention provides improved pharmaceutical formulations for pulmonary delivery having improved chemical and physical stability of the therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent as compared to formulations known in the art. The improved pharmaceutical formulations of the invention for administration to the respiratory system of a patient for the treatment of a variety of disease conditions comprise a mass of biocompatible particles comprising an active agent, and a hydrogenated starch hydrosylate (HSH). The improvement over the prior art comprises the presence of HSH in the pharmaceutical formulation. The invention further relates to a method of treating diseases comprising administering the pharmaceutical formulations of the present invention to the respiratory system of a patient in need of treatment.
Abstract:
The invention features a method of identifying therapeutically relevant compositions which include a therapeutic agent and 2,2-Dilinoley 1-4-dimethylaminomethyl-[1,3]-dioxolane by screening for an effect of the agent on the liver of a model subject.
Abstract:
A computer comprising a biometric device communicatively coupled to operational electronics of the computer and the biometric device being physically coupled to a housing of the computer in a non-removable fashion, the biometric device having an operative surface for receiving biometric input. The computer further comprising a mechanism associated with the biometric device and configured to control movement of the operative surface between extended and retracted positions, wherein the extended position is characterized such that the operative surface is exposed for use and the retracted position is characterized such that the operative surface is not exposed for use.
Abstract:
A heat-dissipating wireless communication system for a computer device comprises an antenna configured for wireless communications, the antenna configured to dissipate heat generated by the computer device.
Abstract:
The disclosure describes methods for performing agricultural transactions involving the exchange of inputs, such as agricultural equipment, non-equipment agricultural inputs, and non-agricultural inputs, in consideration of a commitment to deliver a specified quantity of an agricultural commodity over a specified period of time. In consideration of the commitment and, in some cases, a payment, the agricultural producer receives the inputs. In effect, the payment may result in a substantial discount of the price that the agricultural producer would otherwise pay for the inputs. The methods also may be applicable to exchange of non-agricultural commodities.