Patents Examined by Devang Thakor
  • Patent number: 9655860
    Abstract: A composition for manufacture of hard hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose capsules comprising a film forming material of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose having a methoxy content of 27.0-30.0% (w/w), and a hydroxypropoxy content of 4.0-7.5% and as a 2% weight solution, a viscosity of 3.5-6.0 cPs at 20° C., dipping compositions, process for manufacture of hard hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose capsules according to a dip coating process and hard capsule shells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Capsugel Belgium NV
    Inventors: Dominique Nicolas Cade, David He Xiongwei
  • Patent number: 9655893
    Abstract: The invention is directed to sustained release formulations containing oxycodone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which provide a mean C24/Cmax oxycodone ratio of 0.6 to 1.0 or 0.7 to 1 after oral administration at steady state to patients and methods thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Purdue Pharma L.P.
    Inventors: Benjamin Oshlack, Curtis Wright, Derek Prater
  • Patent number: 9649408
    Abstract: Systems for sterilization of demineralized bone matrices are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: LifeCell Corporation
    Inventors: Qiu Qing-Qing, Jerome Connor
  • Patent number: 9636340
    Abstract: The disclosed molecules are inhibitors of Bcr-Abl and Src kinases. The molecules are cytotoxic to Gleevec resistant cells. Inhibitors of Bcr-Abl and Src kinases are used in the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia among other diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Ayyappan K. Rajasekaran
  • Patent number: 9629376
    Abstract: Methods of controlling bacterial, yeast, and/or mold contamination of edible fruits or vegetables comprise applying thereto an aqueous microbiocidal composition formed from water and (A) at least one component selected from (I) a solid-state microbiocidal compound having at least one bromine atom per molecule; (II) an aqueous solution/slurry of a compound of (I); (III) a concentrated aqueous composition having an active bromine content of at least 50,000 ppm derived from water and (i) BrCl or BrCl and Br2 and (ii) overbased alkali metal sulfamate, where the relative proportions of (i) and (ii) give an atom ratio of nitrogen to active bromine greater than 0.93, and where the pH of the composition is greater than 7; and (IV) a solid-state composition formed by dewatering a composition of (III).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Albemarle Corporation
    Inventors: Joe D. Sauer, George W. Cook, Jr., William S. Pickrell
  • Patent number: 9629846
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nutritional supplements to be administered to, or to be taken by, women desiring to become pregnant, and pregnant and nursing women. The nutritional supplements of this invention have a unique blend of one or more folic acid materials, vitamins and minerals and a nutritionally acceptable carrier therefor. The invention describes specific nutritional supplements for the uses set forth above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Argent Development Group, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Greathouse, Rhett Sean Daniels
  • Patent number: 9596870
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for improving canine exercise performance. The compositions are pre-exercise supplements that generally comprise (a) about 35% to about 60% protein or amino acids, comprising one or more structural proteins, one or more bioavailable proteins and one or more branched chain amino acids; (b) about 20% to about 38% fat, comprising at least one source of medium chain triglycerides; and (c) about 5% to about 25% carbohydrate. The methods involve administering the supplement to the animal within about 30-60 minutes before the beginning of the exercise session. The supplements can be administered in conjunction with one or more other exercise performance-enhancing or recovery agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Nestec SA
    Inventors: Brian M. Zanghi, Arleigh J. Reynolds, Rondo P. Middleton
  • Patent number: 9597284
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and pharmaceutical formulations for treating dry eye disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Michael Ackermann, Jr., James Loudin, Kenneth J. Mandell
  • Patent number: 9579279
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is disclosed for applying to skin. The composition includes a liquid and dispersed in the liquid: any amount or form of fucoidan, any amount or form of beta glucan; and any amount of a marine extract. When the cosmetic composition is applied to the skin, the appearance of the skin is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: SKINERGISTICS CLINICAL SKIN SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventor: Gina Athwal
  • Patent number: 9561250
    Abstract: A three-dimensional scaffold with interconnected pores for repair of tissue comprising a scaffold body for structural support of the tissue scaffold, where the scaffold body comprises scaffold body components bonded to each other and made from component materials comprising about 40 to about 90 wt % B2O3, and two or more other oxides, wherein the scaffold body has a porosity between about 15 and about 90 vol %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: Delbert E. Day, Steven B. Jung, Roger F. Brown
  • Patent number: 9532944
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and pharmaceutical formulations for improving ocular discomfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: OYSTER POINT PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas Michael Ackermann, Jr., James Loudin, Kenneth J. Mandell
  • Patent number: 9504645
    Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical formulations for treating ocular conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: OYSTER POINT PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas Michael Ackermann, Jr., James Loudin, Kenneth J. Mandell
  • Patent number: 9504644
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and pharmaceutical formulations for increasing tear production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: OYSTER POINT PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas Michael Ackermann, Jr., James Loudin, Kenneth J. Mandell
  • Patent number: 9463243
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an in-liquid laser-based method for fabricating a solution of fine particles of amorphous solid medicinal compounds, a solution of fine particles of amorphous medicinal agents made with the method, and fine particles made with the method. By using a target solidified via a phase transition process to covert an initial crystalline structure into an amorphous solid, technical difficulties with handling a hydraulically-pressed target are overcome. The laser-based ablation process produces amorphous solid medicinal compound fine particles, which improves the bioavailability and solubility of the medicinal compound. The improvement results from a combination of: disordered crystalline structure and enlarged relative surface area by particle size reduction. The laser based method may be carried out with ultrashort pulsed laser systems, or with UV nanosecond lasers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: IMRA AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Yuki Ichikawa, Andrius Marcinkevicus
  • Patent number: 9463182
    Abstract: The use, as a dermatological or cosmetic ingredient, of compounds capable of transiently interacting with the AhR receptor (aryl hydrocarbon receptor) as agents for modulating skin functions such as sebaceous function, skin healing, skin atrophy termed “dermatoporosis”, estrogen deprivation and defense against infection, without inducing other toxic effects of the TCDD type. The compounds that interact the AhR receptor are chosen in that they have a metabolism favorable to the dissociation of these effects, in particular by virtue of in situ production from a precursor and/or metabolization in situ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: THESAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Jean Hilaire Saurat
  • Patent number: 9364509
    Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic uses of gum mastic, and compounds found therein including polymeric myrcene. More particularly, the invention relates to methods of treating impaired neurological function using compositions comprising polymeric myrcene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: REGENERA PHARMA LTD.
    Inventor: Zadik Hazan
  • Patent number: 9358220
    Abstract: The use, as a dermatological or cosmetic medicament, of compounds capable of transiently interacting with the AhR receptor (aryl hydrocarbon receptor) as agents for modulating skin functions such as sebaceous function, skin healing, skin atrophy termed “dermatoporosis”, estrogen deprivation and defense against infection, without inducing other toxic effects of the TCDD type. The compounds that interact with the AhR receptor are chosen in that they have a metabolism favorable to the dissociation of these effects, in particular by virtue of in situ production from a precursor and/or metabolization modulated in situ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: THESAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Jean Hilaire Saurat
  • Patent number: 9211259
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic kit to provide a safe and effective dosage of an antibiotic agent, including an aerosol packaging assembly including: a container accommodating a pressurized product; and an outlet capable of releasing the pressurized product as a foam, wherein the pressurized product comprises a foamable composition including: an antibiotic agent; at least one organic carrier selected from the group consisting of a hydrophobic organic carrier, an organic polar solvent, an emollient and mixtures thereof, at a concentration of about 2% to about 50% by weight, a surface-active agent, about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of at least one polymeric additive selected from the group consisting of a bioadhesive agent, a gelling agent, a film forming agent and a phase change agent, water; and liquefied or compressed gas propellant at a concentration of about 3% to about 25% by weight of the total composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Doron Friedman, Alex Besonov, Dov Tamarkin, Meir Eini
  • Patent number: 9125819
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an activated foam made of a natural or synthetic rubber or a synthetic resin, characterized in that the foam contains a zirconium compound and/or a germanium compound, and has a closed-cell structure, wherein the foam is used so as to directly or indirectly contact with a human body when a pharmaceutical agent is administered. The activated foam can be directly or indirectly contacted with a human body to facilitate blood circulation and promote the improvement of physical condition and the cure of diseases. It also has no adverse effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Tomizo Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 9107451
    Abstract: A coating composition for the enteric coating of capsule halves made of water-soluble or water-swellable polymer material in a dipping process is provided. The composition is an aqueous dispersion or solution, containing a polymer mixture of at least one first (meth)acrylate copolymer, which is enteric, and at least one further (meth)acrylate copolymer, which is enteric or water-insoluble, and also auxiliaries which influence the viscosity of the dispersion and the elasticity of the dried polymer film. The solids content of the dispersion or solution is more than 25% by weight and the viscosity is 150 to 1500 mPa·s and a dried film produced from the dispersion or solution has an elongation at break of at least 200%. Also provided is a capsule composed of two capsule halves coated with the dispersion or solution in a dipping process does. The enteric capsule does not dissolve in 0.1 N HCl at pH 1.2 after two hours, but completely dissolves in buffer at pH 6.8 in less than 30 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Evonik Röhm GmbH
    Inventors: Brigitte Skalsky, Manfred Aβmus, Odette Hensel, Hans-Ulrich Petereit