Patents Examined by Daniel Sullivan
  • Substituted 3-(phenoxymethyl) benzyl amines and personal care compositions
    Patent number: 8425885
    Abstract: Certain novel substituted 3-(phenoxymethyl) benzyl amines and personal care compositions comprising such, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Guillermo Rosa, Bijan Harichian, John Steven Bajor, Carol Annette Bosko, Diana Jean Drennan, John Chun-Sing Nip
  • Adjuvant compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 8425922
    Abstract: This disclosure provides adjuvant compositions that are capable of modulating the immune response in a subject. These adjuvant compositions may also be used enhance the immunogenicity of antigens. Also provided are methods of making the adjuvant compositions as well as methods of using the adjuvant compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: EpitoGenesis, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Vajdy, Shore Padrah
  • Cleansing composition
    Patent number: 8425889
    Abstract: There is provided a cleansing composition which has creamy foaming and excellent cleansing power, provides no stretched feeling of skin after rinsing and a refreshed feeling of skin, is excellent in storage stability and exhibits no reduction in physical properties, formation of precipitates and yellowing during a long-term storage period by combining N-acyl-aspartic acid or a salt thereof and N-acyl-diaspartic acid or a salt thereof, which have the same molecular structure of the N-acyl group, with a higher fatty acid or a salt thereof which has the same alkyl group as that of the above described N-acyl residue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Yusuke Kida, Yoshinaga Tamura
  • Dietary compositions for promoting weight loss
    Patent number: 8420116
    Abstract: Dietary compositions for enhancing feelings of satiety and thereby enhancing weight loss are disclosed herein. For example, dietary compositions containing a combination of beta glucan, whey protein, a natural protein extract derived from potatoes, and optionally inulin are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Ivie, Jennifer Kelsey, Alexander B. Rabovsky
  • Bait for humid regions
    Patent number: 8414875
    Abstract: The present invention is related to bait which is water resistance, especially for fire ants. Its water resistance, anti-oxidation and the use of fire ants favorite eating formula which can mix with different toxic substances, and the production is easy and low cost, suitable for use in Taiwan or other humid areas to control fire ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Cheng-Jen Shih, Lekhnath Kafle
  • Contact lens drug delivery device
    Patent number: 8414912
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for administering one or more active agents to the eye of a human or animal patient in need thereof, and more particularly to devices for application to the cornea which release active agent to the eye in a controlled manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Children's Medical Center Corporation, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Joseph B. Ciolino, Todd R. Hoare, Daniel S. Kohane
  • Polyphenol-based composition, and methods and systems for its preparation
    Patent number: 8415389
    Abstract: A system for preparing a polyphenol containing formulation includes a first component which is a polyphenol and a second component which is the solvent system for the polyphenol. The solvent system includes water and a surfactant which is an ester of a dicarboxylic acid. The components are maintained separately from one another and are mixed prior to use. Specific compositions prepared through the use of the system include polyphenols and a solvent system based upon diaryl sulfosuccinate salts, water and optional glycols together with ancillary ingredients such as buffers, preservatives, coloring agents, fragrances, and thickeners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Inventor: John E. Kulesza
  • Enzymatic hair relaxing and straightening
    Patent number: 8413666
    Abstract: A method to gently and permanently relax or straighten hair utilizes a protease enzyme, and preferably the enzyme kerA. The hair is optionally treated with a swelling agent, after which it is treated with the enzyme in an aqueous solution. The hair is then physically manipulated, such as by ironing, to remove unwanted curl, wave, and or kink. The enzyme has the ability to cleave inter-peptide bonds, allowing the hair fiber to be relaxed or straightened with less damage to the fiber than would have occurred using traditional or existing straightening methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Beilis Development, LLC
    Inventor: Richard A. Presti
  • 3.2.1-bicyclo-octene and -octane compounds
    Patent number: 8415391
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of counteracting a malodor by introducing a malodor counteracting effective amount of a novel 3.2.1-bicyclo-octene or -octane compound represented by formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, acetate, carbonate monomethyl ester, and allyloxy; and wherein the broken line represents a single or double bond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Amorelli, Johan Gerwin Lodewijk Pluyter, Adam P. Closson
  • Doxycycline metal complex in a solid dosage form
    Patent number: 8415331
    Abstract: The present invention is a solid dosage form of a doxycycline metal complex. The present invention also includes a process for making a doxycycline metal complex in a solid dosage form. The process comprises the steps of (i) providing an aqueous solution of doxycycline or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof; (ii) admixing a metal salt with the aqueous solution; (iii) admixing a base to increase the pH of the aqueous solution, thereby forming a suspension of doxycycline metal; and (iv) drying the suspension, thereby forming a dry granulation of doxycycline metal complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Warner Chilcott Company, LLC
    Inventors: Tina deVries, Lynn Gold
  • Omega-3 diglyceride emulsions
    Patent number: 8410181
    Abstract: The present invention relates to omega-3 diglyceride emulsions characterized in that the lipid phase comprises at least about 40 wt.-% of diglycerides. Preferably about 70 wt. -% of the acyl-groups of said diglycerides, are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) groups and/or docosahexaenoic (DHA) groups. The invention further relates to methods of treatment using the omega-3 diglyceride emulsions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Richard J. Deckelbaum, Yvon Carpentier
  • Lipid carriers
    Patent number: 8399004
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method of controlling pests which comprises exposing a surface of the pest to a particulate composition containing particles of an initially unmagnetized material, which is capable of becoming magnetically polarized when subjected to an electric or magnetic field, the said particles being associated with at least one pesticide or behavior modifying chemical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Exosect Limited
    Inventors: Philip Howse, Karen Underwood
  • Compositions and methods for imparting a sunless tan with functionalized adjuvants
    Patent number: 8398959
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods for imparting a sunless tan with functionalized adjuvants and a tanning agent like dihydroxyacetone. The functionalized adjuvants are pyrrole and/or indole derivatives functionalized with a substituent comprising a carbonyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoxia Yang, Jun-Cheng Zhu
  • 3.2.1-bicyclo-octane compounds
    Patent number: 8399522
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of counteracting a malodor by introducing a malodor counteracting effective amount of a novel 3.2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
    Inventors: Benjamin Amorelli, Johan Gerwin Lodewijk Pluyter, Adam P. Closson
  • Coated delivery system for active components as part of an edible composition
    Patent number: 8389031
    Abstract: A delivery system for inclusion in an edible composition is formulated to have at least one active component with an encapsulating material for delivering the active component upon consumption of the edible composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie
  • Easily dispersible lipidic phase
    Patent number: 8388985
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a lipidic phase comprising an oil and a lipophilic additive (LPA), which is suitable to make an oil-in-water emulsion by application of low energy or a manual operation. The lipidic phase contains a Lipophilic Additive (LPA) which forms self-assembly structures inside the emulsion oil droplets. The aqueous phase contains a hydrophilic emulsifier and the lipidic and aqueous phases are mixed without using classical high shearing devices or homogenisers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Martin Leser, Laurent Sagalowicz, Martin Michel, Philippe Frossard, Corinne Appolonia-Nouzille
  • Methods and compositions comprising novel cationic lipids
    Patent number: 8389768
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel cationic lipids, compositions comprising the cationic lipids, and methods of using the cationic lipids. In some claims, the cationic lipids have cytotoxic activity and can be used alone or in combination with a cytotoxic bioactive compound to kill a cell. In some of these claims, the cationic lipid enhances the cytotoxic activity of the cytotoxic bioactive compound. Methods for treating a subject afflicted with a disease or unwanted condition are provided, wherein the method comprises administering a delivery system comprising a novel cationic lipid to the subject. The invention further provides methods for making delivery systems comprising the novel cationic lipids of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Leaf Huang, Yunching Chen, Joyeeta Sen, Surendar Reddy Bathula, Sumio Chono, Shyh-Dar Li, Michael Hackett
  • Solid oral tooth whitening confectionary composition
    Patent number: 8388938
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid, oral tooth whitening confectionary composition comprising a tooth whitening agent comprising an alkaline or alkaline earth metal pyrophosphate, preferably calcium pyrophosphate. In one embodiment, the composition of the invention comprises an additional tooth whitening agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Cadbury Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Edith Sorensen
  • Anti-microbial hand towel with time-delay chromatic transfer indicator and absorbency rate delay
    Patent number: 8388992
    Abstract: A disposable paper towel with an anti-microbial lotion and is provided with a chromatic transfer indicator which undergoes a delayed, visually perceptible color change at a predetermined time after the towel is wetted. An anti-microbial lotion on the towel increases water absorbency times (WAR) to further promote lotion transfer to the skin and increase lotion transfer effectiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Phuong Van Luu, Anthony O. Awofeso, Craig D. Yardley, Kang Chang Yeh, Bruce W. Janda
  • Slow release magnesium composition and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8377473
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that contain magnesium and threonate, or a threonate precursor molecule, formulated for extended or modified release to provide physiological concentrations over a desired time period. The extended release or modified release form is particularly useful in providing Mg to a subject while avoiding adverse side effects such as diarrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Magceutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao