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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 08, 2012
Filed:
May. 14, 1997
Matthew T. Scholz, Woodbury, MN (US);
Robert A. Scherrer, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Nelda M. Marecki, May Township, Washington County, MN (US);
Yen-lane Chen, New Brighton, MN (US);
Joan K. Barkhaus, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Matthew T. Scholz, Woodbury, MN (US);
Robert A. Scherrer, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Nelda M. Marecki, May Township, Washington County, MN (US);
Yen-Lane Chen, New Brighton, MN (US);
Joan K. Barkhaus, Minneapolis, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A bioadhesive composition that adheres suitably to a mucosal surface and is capable of delivering drugs in sustained fashion, and a patch comprising the bioadhesive composition. Methods of using and processes for preparing the bioadhesive composition are also described.