Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Particulate form
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-11
2011-12-27
Noakes, Suzanne M. (Department: 1656)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Particulate form
Reexamination Certificate
active
08084060
ABSTRACT:
Fibrous calcium pyrophosphate particles with a unique fibrous nanostructure are disclosed. The invention includes a composition, comprising fibrous particles, wherein the fibrous particles include fibers and the fibers include calcium and pyrophosphate. Also included are methods for making calcium pyrophosphate particles wherein solutions of calcium salt and pyrophosphate salt are combined to form the particles. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating a patent using the disclosed particles are also described.
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Barralet Jake E.
Grover Liam M.
Dowell & Dowell , P.C.
Nanunanu Ltd.
Noakes Suzanne M.
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