Patents Assigned to McNeil-PPC, Inc.
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Patent number: 8968769Abstract: The present invention features an orally disintegrating dosage form including from about 5% to about 40%, by weight, of at least one hydrated salt and a pharmaceutically active agent, wherein the at least one hydrated salt has a dehydration temperature of from about 20 to about 120 ° C.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Frank Bunick, Joseph Luber
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Patent number: 8952212Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, the absorbent core including a material-free zone extending, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the transfer layer including a planar portion having an upper surface and a lower surface and a protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Kofi Bissah, John Poccia, Fernanda Wiermann Paques, Francisco J. V. Hernandez
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Publication number: 20150034244Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive and its use for attachment to microfiber garments. The adhesive provides peel strength, complex modulus and glass transition properties suitable for this application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Jensen Austin, Thomas Harry Quinn
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Publication number: 20150038937Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive and its use for attachment to microfiber garments. The adhesive provides peel strength, complex modulus and glass transition properties suitable for this application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Jensen Austin, Thomas Harry Quinn
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Publication number: 20150038938Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive and its use for attachment to microfiber garments. The adhesive provides peel strength, complex modulus and glass transition properties suitable for this application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Jensen Austin, Thomas Harry Quinn
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Publication number: 20150038935Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive and its use for attachment to microfiber garments. The adhesive provides peel strength, complex modulus and glass transition properties suitable for this application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Jensen Austin, Thomas Harry Quinn
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Patent number: 8945519Abstract: The present invention provides tooth whitening compositions in the form of a liquid crystal or a microemulsion that includes a tooth whitening agent in an amount effective to whiten teeth, a hydrophilic phase including water, a hydrophobic phase including at least one oil, at least one anionic, nonionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant, and a water soluble co-solvent having a Hildebrand solubility parameter above 12 (cal/cm3)1/2, as well as methods for whitening teeth including applying the liquid crystal or microemulsion composition to the teeth for a period of time and under conditions effective to whiten the teeth.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Deepak Sharma, Saroja Narasimhan
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Patent number: 8932272Abstract: An individually packaged absorbent article assembly including a tri-folded absorbent article having two end portions and an intermediate portion, and a pouch containing the tri-folded absorbent article, the pouch be structured and arranged to enable a user to selectively open the pouch to thereby expose a garment-facing surface of the intermediate portion of the absorbent article prior to exposing a garment facing surface of either of the end portions of the absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventor: Paul Y. Fung
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Patent number: 8927554Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions containing certain pyrimidine compounds such as minoxidil and/or certain pyrimidine sulfate (inner salt) compounds such as minoxidil sulfate and especially compositions containing pyrimidine compounds in combination with an admixtures comprising at least one antioxidant, at least one organic acid and a select fatty acid mixture. The present disclosure also relates to use of the compositions to grow and/or regrow hair and/or prevent hair loss in mammals and particularly in humans.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Longsheng Hu, Virginia Streusand Goldman, Josephine A. Minerva, Susan Wendling
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Publication number: 20150001767Abstract: The present invention features the present invention features a machine for the production of a solid dosage form including: (a) a die platen having one or more forming cavities each having an inner wall, a first opening at the surface of one side of the die platen, and a second opening at the surface on the opposite side of the die platen; (b) one or more first forming tools each adapted to move into one of the forming cavities through the first opening of the forming cavity; (c) one or more second forming tools each adapted to move adjacent to one of the second openings or into one of the forming cavities through the second opening of the forming cavity; (d) at least one first RF electrode operably associated with the one or more first forming tools, the one or more second forming tools, or the inner wall of the one or more forming cavities; and (e) at least one second RF electrode operably associated with the one or more first forming tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: McNeil-PPC, INC.Inventors: Harry S. Sowden, Frank J. Bunick, Joseph R. Luber, Leo B. Kriksunov, Christopher E. Szymczak
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Patent number: 8906348Abstract: Oral care compositions that are stable, pourable and swishable suspension containing suspending polymer(s). Optional further components include abrasives, surfactants, flavorings, colorings, anti-plaque agents, anti-tartar agents, agents for sensitive teeth, fluoride ion sources and sweeteners.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Saroja Narasimhan, Dexter M. Williams, Lauren Vierling, E. Eric Engelman, Joseph J. LiBrizzi
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Patent number: 8905989Abstract: An intravaginal tampon is formed of compressed material and has an outer surface, an insertion end, a withdrawal end, and a center portion formed between the insertion and withdrawal ends. The outer surface has at least two segmented grooves are formed therein, and each segmented groove is separated from and spaced at a distance from an adjacent segmented groove. Each segmented groove has at least one substantially longitudinal segment and at least one accumulator segment. The arrangement of the segments provides a pooling region to impede bodily fluid flow along the outer surface of the tampon.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Paul Y. Fung, Dmitry Yavich
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Patent number: 8900632Abstract: Coated dosage forms comprising a tablet core, preferably in compressed form, that has a coating over its exterior surface and one or more patterns debossed in the tablet surface are disclosed. Methods for manufacturing such dosage forms are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Joel H. Waldman, Anthony S. Bean, Fernanda Franzoi
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Patent number: 8899418Abstract: A plurality of small packages, each for approximately a day's supply of tampons, are provided in an outer carrier box. The tampons in the small packages may be provided in a single row, and may be individually adhered to the bottom of the package. Each small package may be tapered to facilitate insertion of the individual package into a small space, such as a pocket, for discrete storage or carrying. The individual package may be formed with an inner box covered by an outer sleeve movable, like a flap, from the inner box to permit ready access to the contents of the inner box. A closure is provided that is resistant to inadvertent opening. The closure may be specifically configured for a tapered end of a tapered package. The closure may conceal the engaging elements thereof from view to inhibit inadvertent opening of the closure. If desired, a feedback feature, such as an auditory or tactile cue, may be provided by the closure to cue the user that the closure is securely closing the package.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: David Francis, Scott Brackenreg
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Publication number: 20140346081Abstract: A package including a container and a cover sheet, the container having a first section and a second section connected at a breakable joint, the first section includes a well, and the cover sheet is adhered to at least a portion of the first section and at least a portion of the second section and the cover sheet covers the well. Either the first section or the second section is adapted to pivot to assist in breaking the breakable joint in order to separate the first section and the second section, and allow removal of the cover sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Harry S. Sowden, Gerard P. McNally, R. Scott Shorts
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Patent number: 8877762Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions containing certain pyrimidine compounds such as minoxidil and/or certain pyrimidine sulfate (inner salt) compounds such as minoxidil sulfate and especially compositions containing pyrimidine compounds in combination with an admixtures comprising at least one antioxidant, at least one organic acid and a select fatty acid mixture. The present disclosure also relates to use of the compositions to grow and/or regrow hair and/or prevent hair loss in mammals and particularly in humans.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Longsheng Hu, Virginia Streusand Goldman, Josephine A. Minerva, Susan Wendling
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Publication number: 20140322146Abstract: The invention relates generally to liquids such as mouth rinses for the prevention and elimination of bad breath as well as for the reduction of oral microorganisms responsible for the development of dental plaque and tooth decay. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of preparing non-alcohol or reduced alcohol mouth rinses effective at preventing the above-mentioned problems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: MCNEIL-PPC, INC.Inventors: Carolyn J. Mordas, Daniel R. Queiroz, Patrick B. Tsai
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Patent number: 8871263Abstract: The present invention features a process for making a tablet by (i) compacting a powder blend in a die to form a tablet shape, wherein the powder blend contains a pharmaceutically active agent and a meltable binder and (ii) applying radiofrequency energy to the tablet shape for a sufficient period of time to soften or melt the binder within said tablet shape to form the tablet.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Frank J. Bunick, Harry S. Sowden, Joseph R. Luber, Leo B. Kriksunov, Christopher E. Szymczak
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Patent number: 8871773Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of retarding hair loss or facilitating hair growth and/or regrowth. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to methods of using the disclosed compositions to increase the rate of terminal hair growth and/or regrowth in a mammal.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Longsheng Hu, Virginia Streusand Goldman, Josephine A. Minerva, Susan Wendling
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Patent number: 8864640Abstract: A method of folding a plurality of flexible elements about a central fluid storage element includes of urging an intravaginal device into a folding device; imparting relative rotation between at least a portion of the folding device and the intravaginal device; and contacting the plurality of flexible extensions with the folding device. Wherein the intravaginal device includes a fluid storage element and a plurality of flexible extensions extending therefrom, and the flexible extensions are folded about the fluid storage element in a uniform direction. Alternatively, in place of relative rotation, the flexible extensions are folded by means of guide rails of the folding device. Several apparatus may be employed in this and related methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Curt Binner, Samuel C. Carasso, David J. Chase, Erin Marsee, Tara Glasgow, David L. Kimball, Julia K. Iris, Tony C. Ng