Patents Assigned to C. B. Fleet Company
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Patent number: 9993426Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising bisacodyl [4,4?-(pyridine-2-ylmethylene)bis(4,1-phenylene) diacetate], a solvent, a buffer, and a polymer, methods and apparatus for delivery to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: C. B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventors: Nelson P. Ayala, Ping Qiu, Debanjan Das, Dave Zimmerman
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Patent number: 9533129Abstract: An enema includes a liquid in a dispenser having a bottle, a nozzle attached to the bottle, and a valve. The valve may be a membrane having a slit and a thickness of at most 0.90 mm. The valve may be attached to the bottle or it may be attached to the nozzle. The enema can be administered more easily, with a lower amount of force. A method of bowel cleansing includes inserting the enema into a rectum and applying a compression force to the enema bottle.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventor: Charles H. Cox
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Patent number: 9526783Abstract: A composition for treating and preventing diaper rash comprises zinc oxide, dimethicone, mineral oil, a suspending agent, and an emulsifier. The emulsifier has a Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance number of at most 4.5 and the composition is sprayable. The suspending agent may be a hydrophobic clay.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company IncorporatedInventors: Debanjan Das, Ping Qiu, Nelson P. Ayala
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Patent number: 8845577Abstract: An enema includes a liquid in a dispenser having a bottle, a nozzle attached to the bottle, and a valve. The valve may be a membrane having a slit and a thickness of at most 0.90 mm. The valve may be attached to the bottle or it may be attached to the nozzle. The enema can be administered more easily, with a lower amount of force. A method of bowel cleansing includes inserting the enema into a rectum and applying a compression force to the enema bottle.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventor: Charles H. Cox
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Patent number: 8802653Abstract: A deodorant composition contains ?-cyclodextrin, a fixative, a preservative, and a solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventors: Nelson Ayala, Ruby Anderson
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Publication number: 20140219948Abstract: A deodorant comprises triethyl citrate, zinc glycinate, and water. The deodorant has a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: C.B. FLEET COMPANY INC.Inventor: Nelson Ayala
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Patent number: 8685380Abstract: A deodorant comprises triethyl citrate, zinc glycinate, and water. The deodorant has a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventor: Nelson Ayala
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Patent number: 8425944Abstract: A kit for colonic cleansing includes a phosphate salt laxative, a flavorant, and an oral rehydration mixture. The flavorant includes aspartame and a citrate, and the oral rehydration mixture includes sodium and a glucose containing saccharide. The kit may be used for a colonic cleansing procedure by combining the phosphate salt laxative and the flavorant to provide a flavored laxative liquid, orally administering to a subject the flavored laxative liquid, and orally administering to the subject an oral rehydration liquid.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: C. B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Caswell
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Patent number: 8362083Abstract: A taste-masked liquid composition of docusate includes a docusate salt, povidone, a polyether, and water. Additional ingredients in the composition may include thickeners, sweeteners, flavorants, polyols, preservatives, chelating agents and pH adjusters. Such compositions may be used as taste-masked oral compositions of docusate, and may provide therapeutic effects such as stool-softening.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company Inc.Inventors: Jelena Djordjevic, Mohammad Rahman
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Patent number: 8263136Abstract: A method of colonic cleansing that includes administering orally a first dose and a second dose of a liquid osmotic colonic evacuant composition. The second dose includes an amount of the liquid osmotic colonic evacuant composition that is 55% to 95% of the amount of the first dose.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Caswell
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Patent number: 8252308Abstract: The present invention provides a substantially clear gel designed to reduce itching discomfort when applied to the vulvar tissue. The gel includes at least one anesthetic, protectant, emulsifier, and pH modifier, such as a base. The gel has a pH adapted to vulvar use and may be applied to the vulvar tissues.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company Inc.Inventors: Nelson Ayala, Michael L. Caswell
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Patent number: 8147445Abstract: An enema includes a liquid in a dispenser having a bottle, a nozzle attached to the bottle, and a valve. The valve may be a membrane having a slit and a thickness of at most 0.90 mm. The valve may be attached to the bottle or it may be attached to the nozzle. The enema can be administered more easily, with a lower amount of force. A method of bowel cleansing includes inserting the enema into a rectum and applying a compression force to the enema bottle.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company Inc.Inventor: Charles H. Cox
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Patent number: 8129430Abstract: The present invention provides the invention provides methods of reducing phosphate nephropathy in a mammal suffering from impairment of renal function, including administering to the mammal an amount of citrate that is effective to reduce serum phosphorous concentration.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Caswell, Gilbert W. Moeckel
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Patent number: 7998510Abstract: A method of colonic cleansing that includes administering orally a first dose and a second dose of a liquid osmotic colonic evacuant composition. The second dose includes an amount of the liquid osmotic colonic evacuant composition that is 55% to 95% of the amount of the first dose.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: C. B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Caswell
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Patent number: 7985429Abstract: A kit for colonic cleansing includes a phosphate salt laxative, a flavorant, and an oral rehydration mixture. The flavorant includes aspartame and a citrate, and the oral rehydration mixture includes sodium and a glucose containing saccharide. The kit may be used for a colonic cleansing procedure by combining the phosphate salt laxative and the flavorant to provide a flavored laxative liquid, orally administering to a subject the flavored laxative liquid, and orally administering to the subject an oral rehydration liquid.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: C. B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Caswell
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Patent number: 7867521Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, kits, and methods suitable for cleansing the colon before colonoscopy. The compositions include a phosphate salt and a flavorant that includes aspartame and a citrate. The kits include the previously mentioned compositions and also may include suitable containers, packaging, relief wipes, and instructions for use. The methods may include administering orally to a subject an aqueous preparation including monobasic sodium phosphate, dibasic sodium phosphate, aspartame, and citric acid.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2005Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company, IncorporatedInventors: Nelson Ayala, Michael L. Caswell, Sarah S. Post, Sherrie Scott
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Patent number: 7566463Abstract: An oral rehydration mixture (ORM) may include from 47 to 75 wt % of a glucose containing saccharide, from 6 to 13 wt % sodium chloride, from 6.5 to 19 wt % potassium chloride, from 2 to 5 wt % sodium citrate, from 10 to 16 wt % citric acid, and from 0.3 to 0.5 wt % of a chlorinated sucrose isomer. The ORM may be combined with water to provide an oral rehydration solution (ORS). A method of treating dehydration may include administering to a subject the ORS.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: C. B. Fleet CompanyInventor: Nelson Ayala
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Patent number: 7441468Abstract: A method of measuring the squeeze force of a package includes applying a compression force to the package, and measuring the compression force as a function of volume change of the package. The compression force may be applied by placing the package in a force tester, and compressing the package with a movable crosshead. A device for measuring the squeeze force of a package containing a fluid may include a force tester and a fluid gauge, where the force tester includes a movable crosshead and a force gauge attached to the crosshead. The device may also include a holder to secure a bottle for testing.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company, IncorporatedInventor: Charles H. Cox
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Patent number: 5997906Abstract: A sodium phosphate bowel cleansing composition which has improved taste over conventional sodium phosphate compositions. The composition comprising free flowing monobasic sodium phosphate and dibasic sodium phosphate powders or crystals which have been coated with at least one edible grade film forming polymer such as hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose or polyethylene glycol.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1997Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Wood, Robert McCrimlisk, Kenneth G. Sarnowski
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Patent number: D683210Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventors: Charles H. Cox, Michael L. Caswell