LSC’s Patented Delivery Technology

LSC has developed a patented micro-carrier delivery technology that transports a wide range of bio-materials, including proteins, peptides, vitamins, charged molecules, and nucleic acids through the outer layers of the skin for potentially limitless trans-dermal and sub-dermal applications.

Technology Highlights
Dermal delivery is an on-going challenge for the development of pharmaceutical and innovative skin care products. LSC's dermal delivery technology can be adapted to a broad range of therapeutic and preventative applications in both cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets. The dermal delivery technology can offer many advantages over the currently available polymer- and liposome- based delivery systems. These advantages include stability, bio-compatibility, formulation flexibility, and the ability to bind both positively and negatively charged lipophilic and hydrophilic bio-materials including large proteins as well as small peptides.

LSC has been issued four patents and has several other worldwide patent applications pending, including the anti-bacterial lotion invention, continuation applications for the issued patents listed below, and applications covering several new technologies. These patents are pending in all major world markets including US, Japan, China, Europe, Australia and others. The four patents, and their US Patent Numbers are:

1) LSC's Microcarrier Technology
Patent issued - US Patent #6,096,324 - August 1, 2000

This patent is titled "Methods Of Delivering Bio-materials Into The Skin And Compositions Used Therein" and has a total of 25 claims.

2) LSC's Microcarrier Technology, continuation
Patent issued - US Patent #6,120,782 - September 19, 2000

This patent has the same title and specifications as #1 above. This continuation application covers broader methods claims.

3) Anti-microbial cleanser technology
Patent issued - US patent #6,099,849 - August 8, 2000

This patent is titled "Skin Care Moisturizers and Cleansers" and has a total of 8 claims. The methods and composition claims cover water-based cleanser formulations which are free of alcohol, and can promote healthy skin condition while eliminating unbound excess lipids and bacteria on the skin.

This proprietary, water-based, anti-microbial cleanser invention differs from other liquid soaps, cleansers and surgical scrubs by offering a non-toxic, effective anti-microbial formulation designed for repeated use without any drying effects. The formulation inhibits both bacteria and fungi on contact, while protecting the texture of the skin.

4) Anti-bacterial lotion/anti-microbial cleanser technologies
Patent issued - Commonwealth of Australia patent #724,311 - January 11, 2001

This patent is titled "Methods Of Delivering Bio-materials Into The Skin And Compositions Used Therein" and has a total of 17 claims. The methods and composition claims of this patent cover the anti-bacterial lotion invention, water-based cleanser technology, and use of our LSC Micro-carrier as a delivery agent. This moisturizing technology combines a skin surface disinfectant in a lotion format that also conditions and protects the texture of the skin.

Licensing Opportunity
LSC is seeking to license its patented dermal delivery technology to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies interested in adapting the LSC Micro-Carrier as a delivery vehicle for new drugs as well as cosmetic companies interested in the improvement of the absorption and effectiveness of their skin care products.

All inquiries regarding licensing of the LSC Delivery Technology should be sent to licensing@lsc-inc.com.