Patents Examined by Abigail Fisher
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Patent number: 9814774Abstract: An improved composition for alleviating and treating the condition of scarring is provided. The system is directed to a product or composition which includes a silicone compound as a delivery medium, to which an oil compound such as sea buckthorn oil as an antioxidant is added. The product is prepared by mixing the two ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: NYCFS, LLCInventors: Konstantin Vasyukevich, Dilip D. Madnani
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Patent number: 9775874Abstract: In a new supplemental combination and method of treatment, the herbs Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry), green tea, and arginine treat premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual tension, as an alternative to conventional women's hormone replacement therapy, and to offset the problems related to sub-optimal hormone balance or decline resulting from age, genetics, stress, or environmental influences. Furthermore, the combination may be enhanced with a phytoestrogen and/or a progesterone-receptor enhancing agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: The Daily Wellness CompanyInventor: Denny W. Kwock
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Patent number: 9777244Abstract: This invention is a hydrogel capsule with a fragrance or odorant encapsulated therein during the polymerization process. The hydrogel capsule is of use in fabric care or personal care formulations.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.Inventors: Yabin Lei, Xihua Lu, Carol Joyce, Li Xu
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Patent number: 9770539Abstract: A composition comprising at least one polymer having the structure A-B-A?, wherein A and A? may be the same or different and each is a degradable polyester component and wherein B is the reaction product resulting from the reaction between a diol, having one or more pendant oligomeric or polymeric groups, and A and A?. Additionally, a bioresorbable patch comprising: (a) an adhesion barrier component comprising the composition in the form of a film; and (b) an adhesive component comprising (i) at least one synthetic adhesive polymer and/or (ii) at least one polysaccharide. Also, a method of wound healing, comprising administering the composition or apply the patch to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS BVInventors: James P. Parakka, Ananth V. Iyer
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Patent number: 9763453Abstract: The present invention provides antimicrobial coatings for coating substrate surfaces, particularly medical devices, for preventing bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation by inhibiting microbial growth and proliferation on the coating surface. The antimicrobial coatings are composed of a hydrogel and a bioactive agent including a substantially water-insoluble antimicrobial metallic material that is solubilized within the coating. Antimicrobial coating formulations for obtaining such coatings, and coating methods are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Bacterin International, Inc.Inventors: Guy S. Cook, Matt R. Trebella
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Patent number: 9757494Abstract: The present invention relate to three dimensional porous polysaccharide matrices able to induce mineralisation of a tissue in osseous site, as well as in non-osseous site, in the absence of stent cells or growth factors.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignees: Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale (INSERM), Universite de Bordeaux II Victor Segalen, Universite Paris Diderot-Paris 7Inventors: Joelle Amedee, Didier Letourneur, Catherine Le Visage, Sidi Mohammed Derkaoui, Jean-Christophe Fricain, Sylvain Catros
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Patent number: 9750249Abstract: Fungicidal compositions comprising a paraffinic oil and 2-chloro-N-(4?-chloro[1,1?-biphenyl]-2-yl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide (boscalid) are provided. The fungicidal compositions may further comprise a pigment. The fungicidal compositions may be provided as oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions which may be used for controlling fungal disease, such as dollar spot or bentgrass dead spot or bermudagrass dead spot, in plants, such as turfgrasses. Methods of applying the fungicidal compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Suncor Energy Inc.Inventors: Michael Fefer, Jun Liu
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Patent number: 9744118Abstract: A surface treatment agent or a powder treatment agent comprising a co-modified organopolysiloxane is disclosed. The co-modified organopolysiloxane is represented by the general formula: R1aR2bQcSiO(4?a?b?c)/2. The co-modified organopolysiloxane has a number average molecular weight of less than 4500 and includes a long-chain alkyl group and a polyoxyalkylene group in the molecule.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: DOW CORNING TORAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Akito Hayashi, Seiji Hori, Tomohiro Iimura
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Patent number: 9737468Abstract: Provided are methods of screening antioxidants for skin protective capacity and antioxidant formulations which protect the skin from UV radiation. The method of screening antioxidants for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes using the Briggs-Rauscher Oxidant Method (BROM) method to one or more antioxidants for predicting protection to the epidermal layer. One advantageous antioxidant formulation for use in sun screens, lip balms and other types of topically applied skin care products for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes a mixture of antioxidants in the skin care product including an effective amount of arbutin in combination with BHT, wherein the ratio of arbutin to BHT in the skin care product ranges from 1:4 to 4:1, and wherein the measured BROM value of the antioxidant mixture is greater than the sum of the BROM values of the individual antioxidants in the mixture at the same concentration. The measured BROM value of the resultant product is greater than or equal to 0.2 sec/?g.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: JR Chem, LLCInventor: Jose E. Ramirez
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Patent number: 9730439Abstract: A preformed concentrate, capable of forming emulsion/micro-emulsion upon dilution with water, for providing peripheral desiccating effect on leaves/crops comprising: (i) a water insoluble film forming polymer; (ii) a long chain substituted amide; and (iii) an oil soluble surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: ISP INVESTMENTS LLCInventor: Kolazi S. Narayanan
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Patent number: 9717668Abstract: Methods and kits for treating hair or preventing damage in the relaxing of hair are disclosed herein. Hair that is damaged during a relaxing treatment with hydroxide-containing relaxing agents, can be treated with formulations containing one or more active agents. The active agent formulations can be applied simultaneously with the hair relaxing formulation, or optionally applied immediately following application of the relaxing formulation, to reduce damage and breakage. Use of the active agent formulation along with a relaxing treatment can be used to control the level of curl achieved or retained in the relaxed hair, as compared to the natural amount of curl in the untreated hair.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Liqwd, Inc.Inventors: Eric D. Pressly, Craig J. Hawker
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Patent number: 9717675Abstract: The present invention provides for an acne formulation comprising an elastomer, dispersant, active and a drug and related methods of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Inventors: Julius Zecchino, Alexander Zecchino
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Patent number: 9713582Abstract: A multi-layered cosmetic composition suitable for topical application is provided. The composition comprises an oil layer comprising at least about 5%, by weight of the composition, of natural oil; and an aqueous layer, comprising at least about 0.01%, by weight of the composition, of a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polysaccharide, sodium hyaluronate, or a combination thereof. The multi-layered cosmetic composition is free of surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Surajit Das, Jayant Eknath Khanolkar
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Patent number: 9713583Abstract: Methods, formulations, and kits for curling and/or preventing damage in the curling of hair are disclosed herein. Hair can be curled by treatment with hydroxide-containing agents, in combination with one or more active agents, without the need for thiol-based or peroxide-based agents. The active agent can be applied simultaneously with the hydroxide-containing agent, to impart curl to the hair. They may be applied as a combined formulation or as separate formulations applied simultaneously. Use of the active agent along with a hydroxide-containing agent can be used to control the level of curl imparted to hair, as compared to the natural amount of curl, if any, in the untreated hair.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Liqwd, Inc.Inventors: Eric D. Pressly, Craig J. Hawker
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Patent number: 9714376Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer capable of forming a yield stress fluid in the presence of a surfactant is disclosed. The crosslinked, nonionic amphiphilic polymer is prepared by dispersion polymerization in the presence of a stabilizing polymer. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the form of particulates and/or droplets requiring suspension or stabilization.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventors: Wei-Yeih Yang, Krishnan Chari, Shui-Jen Raymond Hsu, Prachur Bhargava
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Patent number: 9707165Abstract: Provided are methods of screening antioxidants for skin protective capacity and antioxidant formulations which protect the skin from UV radiation. The method of screening antioxidants for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes using the Briggs-Rauscher Oxidant Method (BROM) method to one or more antioxidants for predicting protection to the epidermal layer. One advantageous antioxidant formulation for use in sun screens, lip balms and other types of topically applied skin care products for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes a mixture of antioxidants in the skin care product including an effective amount of arbutin in combination with BHT, wherein the ratio of arbutin to BHT in the skin care product ranges from 1:4 to 4:1, and wherein the measured BROM value of the antioxidant mixture is greater than the sum of the BROM values of the individual antioxidants in the mixture at the same concentration. The measured BROM value of the resultant product is greater than or equal to 0.2 sec/?g.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: JR Chem, LLCInventor: Jose E. Ramirez
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Patent number: 9700499Abstract: Provided are personal care products and compositions that comprise at least one preservative compound selected from the group consisting of phenoxyethanol, 2-phenyl ethanol, phenoxypropanol, 3-phenylpropanol and benzylalcohol, in a total concentration of 0.1 to 1% (w/w); and at least one preservative enhancer compound selected from the group consisting of 4-methylbenzaldehyde, heliotropine, vanilline, 4-hydroxybenzaldehye, 3-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 4-methoxybenzaldehyde, 3-methoxybenzaldehyde, 2, 4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde, 3, 5-dihydroxybenzaldehyde, and 4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzaldehyde, in a total concentration of 0.05 to 0.5% (w/w), in a cosmetically acceptable base. The composition does not contain certain classic bactericidal, fungicidal, sporicidal or preservative compounds. Further provided are methods of forming such compositions and products and the use of preservatives and preservative enhancers in such compositions and products.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: GIVAUDAN SAInventor: Andreas Natsch
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Patent number: 9693983Abstract: Use of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) for treating traumatic edemas.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Marianne Boskamp
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Patent number: 9682172Abstract: A covering for delivering a therapeutic agent to a surgical site is provided. The covering may include a single or multi-compartment structure configured to at least partially retain the therapeutic agent until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the therapeutic agent to the surgical site. In some embodiments, the covering comprises an antimicrobial agent, a hemostatic agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, and/or a growth factor.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Warsaw, Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Guobao Wei
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Patent number: 9675560Abstract: Fibrinolytic nanoparticles including a polymeric core having a surface that is functionalized with a cationic amphiphilic compound, and a fibrinolytic agent dispersed within the core, are described herein. The fibrinolytic nanoparticles can be used in method of dissolving a blood clot in a subject by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of fibrinolytic nanoparticles.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventors: Anand Ramamurthi, Balakrishnan Sivaraman, Andrew Sylvester