Patents by Inventor Ellen S. Kurtz

Ellen S. Kurtz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8735393
    Abstract: The present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament comprising (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol, or any combination of any of the foregoing; and (C) an anhydrous vehicle. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament which comprise (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol or any combination of any of the foregoing; (C) an anhydrous vehicle; and (D) a medicament. Also provided are methods for topically delivering a medicament to an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Burnett, Ellen S. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20120321574
    Abstract: The present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament comprising (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol, or any combination of any of the foregoing; and (C) an anhydrous vehicle. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament which comprise (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol or any combination of any of the foregoing; (C) an anhydrous vehicle; and (D) a medicament. Also provided are methods for topically delivering a medicament to an animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Katherine M. Burnett, Ellen S. Kurtz
  • Patent number: 8232276
    Abstract: The present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament comprising (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol, or any combination of any of the foregoing; and (C) an anhydrous vehicle. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament which comprise (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol or any combination of any of the foregoing; (C) an anhydrous vehicle; and (D) a medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Comsumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Burnett, Ellen S. Kurtz
  • Patent number: 7179475
    Abstract: The present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament comprising (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol, or any combination of any of the foregoing; and (C) an anhydrous vehicle. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament which comprise (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol or any combination of any of the foregoing; (C) an anhydrous vehicle; and (D) a medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Burnett, Ellen S. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20040166145
    Abstract: This invention relates to a delivery system which comprises a topical skin care agent, a top layer and a bottom layer where at least one of said top layer and said bottom layer comprises an apertured film having protuberances therein, where said top layer and said bottom layer are attached to eachother leaving a pouch between said top layer and said bottom layer, where said protuberances of said apertured film face said pouch, and where said pouch contains said topical skin care agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Katherine M. Burnett, Shmuel Dabi, Teresita Diaz, Ellen S. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20040157936
    Abstract: The present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament comprising (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol, or any combination of any of the foregoing; and (C) an anhydrous vehicle. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament which comprise (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol or any combination of any of the foregoing; (C) an anhydrous vehicle; and (D) a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Johnson and Johnson Consumer Companies Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Burnett, Ellen S. Kurtz
  • Patent number: 6719740
    Abstract: This invention relates to a delivery system which comprises a topical skin care agent, a top layer and a bottom layer where at least one of said top layer and said bottom layer comprises an apertured film having protuberances therein, where said top layer and said bottom layer are attached to each other leaving a pouch between said top layer and said bottom layer, where said protuberances of said apertured film face said pouch, and where said pouch contains said topical skin care agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Burnett, Shmuel Dabi, Teresita Diaz, Ellen S. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20010047157
    Abstract: This invention relates to a delivery system which comprises a topical skin care agent, a top layer and a bottom layer where at least one of said top layer and said bottom layer comprises an apertured film having protuberances therein, where said top layer and said bottom layer are attached to each other leaving a pouch between said top layer and said bottom layer, where said protuberances of said apertured film face said pouch, and where said pouch contains said topical skin care agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Katherine M. Burnett, Shmuel Dabi, Teresita Diaz, Ellen S. Kurtz
  • Patent number: 6238683
    Abstract: The present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament comprising (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol, or any combination of any of the foregoing; and (C) an anhydrous vehicle. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament which comprise (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol or any combination of any of the foregoing; (C) an anhydrous vehicle; and (D) a medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Burnett, Ellen S. Kurtz
  • Patent number: 5504084
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical for the treatment of skin disordersA compound of the formula I or II ##STR1## and physiologically tolerable salts of compound of the formula II are suitable for treatment of psoriasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignees: Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft, Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Bartlett, Klaus U. Weithmann, Ellen S. Kurtz