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Controlled release ceramic particles, compositions thereof, processes of preparation and methods of use

US7258874B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2001
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B33/163
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Controlled release ceramic particles, processes for their preparation, controlled release ceramic particles prepared by such processes, compositions comprising such controlled release ceramic particles and methods of using controlled release ceramic particles are described. In one form each of the controlled release ceramic particles has an active material(s) substantially homogeneously dispersed throughout the particles, wherein the active material(s) is capable of being released from said particles, and the active material(s) in said particles is substantially protected from degradation until release of the active material(s) from the particles.

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