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Microporous polylactide powders and a process for their preparation
Assignee: Akzo NV
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Filing: 1983-05-16
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Granted: 1984-09-11
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Expires: 2003-05-16
Abstract
Abstract Microporous polylactide powders having an intrinsic isotropic structure being spherical in a shape and containing interconnecting hollow spaces or openings i.e., micropores are obtained by the steps of heating a polylactide in xylene until substantially complete solution is reached; cooling the resultant clear solution; and separating off the xylene. The microporous powder form powders can have active substances such as a medicament introduced therein i.e. unto the pores and the resultant powder can be used for controllably dispensing the medicament i.e., as a prolonged release form.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Lange
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:02
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08J; C08J3/00; C08J3/12; C08J3/14; A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/14; A61K9/141; A61K9/146; C08J2367/00; C08J2367/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S521/00; Y10S521/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
Process for the preparation of microporous polylactide powders which comprises the steps of dissolving a polylactide under warming in xylene; cooling the clear solution thereby formed, separating off the xylene and recovering the resultant microporous polylactide powder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
Process for the preparation of microporous polylactide powders which comprises the steps of dissolving a polylactide under warming in xylene; cooling the clear solution thereby formed, separating off the xylene and recovering the resultant microporous polylactide powder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
Process according to claim 1, which comprises dissolving the polylactide in the xylene at temperatures of from about 50° C. up to boiling.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
Process according to claim 1, which comprises separating off the xylene with suction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Process according to claim 1, wherein said polylactide is a homo- or copolymer of dl-lactic acid, l(+)-lactic acid and d(-)-lactic acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
Process according to claim 4, wherein said polylactide is a copolymer of said lactic acid and a different hydroxy carboxylic acid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
Process according to claim 5, wherein said copolymer is a copolymer of lactic acid and glycolic acid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
Process according to claim 1, wherein said polylactide is d(l)-polylactide.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
Process according to claim 1, which comprises the additional step of introducing into said microporous polylactide powder an active substance selected from the group consisting of medicinal agents, nutrients, pesticides, plant growth regulating agents, fragrances, deodorants, antibiotics, antimicrobials and antifungals.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-09-11 | 1988-03-12 | 1988-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-11 | 1992-03-12 | 1992-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-11 | 1996-03-12 | 1996-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |