Patents by Inventor Navin M. Geria

Navin M. Geria 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: 5562908
    Abstract: The present invention contemplates nasal compositions effective for relieving mammalian sinus headache associated with inflamed or congested turbinates, or both, accompanied by localized pain perceived on the septum, containing an anaesthetically effective amount of a non-addictive, rapidly absorbable anaesthetic component such anaesthetic being the sole active ingredient in the composition or being combined with a decongestant of the sympathomimetic amine class.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: Navin M. Geria
  • Patent number: 5478565
    Abstract: The present invention contemplates nasal compositions effective for relieving mammalian sinus headache associated with inflamed or congested turbinates, or both, accompanied by localized pain perceived on the septum, containing an anaesthetically effective amount of a non-addictive, rapidly absorbable anaesthetic component such anaesthetic being the sole active ingredient in the composition or being combined with a decongestant of the sympathomimetic amine class.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: Navin M. Geria
  • Patent number: 5019033
    Abstract: A disposable hollow bulb-shaped applicator has an ointment-permeable soft mesh membrane which covers the bulbous end of the applicator. Resilient walls surround and interconnect both ends of the applicator, and form a chamber for holding ointment therebetween. The applicator has a necked end opposite to the bulbous end which may be attached to a container of ointment. The ointment chamber of the applicator may be filled with ointment by pressurizing the container (e.g. by squeezing) to force ointment from the container into the applicator. A plug is inserted into the necked end of the applicator to prevent the flow of ointment out of the applicator through the necked end. The filled applicator is squeezed to force ointment through the soft mesh membrane and onto the surface which is to be treated by the ointment. The applicator may be discarded after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: Navin M. Geria
  • Patent number: 5002974
    Abstract: A long lasting, esthetically pleasing medicated skin care moisturizing composition comprising(1) an oil phase comprising oil from about 30% to about 80% and a non-ionic surface active agent having an HLB number of about 7 to about 12, wherein the non-ionic surface active agent is present in an amount of about 5% to about 9%;(2) an aqueous phase comprising an aqueous thickening agent from about 0.05% to about 5% and water from about 15% to about 65%;(3) an effective amount of a topical medicament; wherein the oil phase is added to the aqueous phase to form an emulsion and a topical medicament admixed into the emulsion has been developed.The method of preparation of the composition and a method of treating skin with the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Co.
    Inventor: Navin M. Geria
  • Patent number: 4992478
    Abstract: A long lasting, esthetically pleasing medicated skin care moisturizing composition comprising(1) an oil phase comprising oil from about 30% to about 80% and a non-ionic surface active agent having an HLB number of about 7 to about 12, wherein the non-ionic surface active agent is present in an amount of about 5% to about 9%;(2) an aqueous phase comprising an aqueous thickening agent from about 0.05% to about 5% and water from about 15% to about 65%;(3) an effective amount of a topical medicament; wherein the medicament is a corticosteroid and the oil phase is added to the aqueous phase to form an emulsion and a topical medicament admixed into the emulsion has been developed.The method of preparation of the composition and a method of treating skin with the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: Navin M. Geria
  • Patent number: 4992477
    Abstract: A long lasting, esthetically pleasing skin care moisturizing composition comprising(1) an oil phase comprising oil from about 30% to about 80% and a non-ionic surface active agent having an HLB number of about 7 to about 12, wherein the non-ionic surface active agent is present in an amount of about 5% to about 9%;(2) an aqueous phase comprising an aqueous thickening agent from about 0.05% to about 5% and water from about 15% to about 65% wherein the oil phase is added to the aqueous phase to form an emulsion has been developed. The method of preparation of the composition and a method of treating skin with the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: Navin M. Geria
  • Patent number: 4992476
    Abstract: A long lasting, esthetically pleasing skin cleansing and care moisturizing composition comprising(1) an oil phase comprising oil from about 30% to about 80% and a non-ionic surface active agent having an HLB number of about 7 to about 12, wherein the non-ionic surface active agent is present in an amount of about 5% to about 9%;(2) an aqueous phase comprising an aqueous thickening agent from about 0.05% to about 5% and water from about 15% to about 65% wherein the oil phase is added to the aqueous phase to form an emulsion has been developed,(3) an effective amount of an abrasive to remove oily deposits, cosmetics and particulates from the skin surface.The method of preparation of the composition and a method of treating skin with the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: Navin M. Geria
  • Patent number: 4990136
    Abstract: A suppository applicator for inserting suppositories into body cavities comprises a tubular body having an open end and a closed end. A plunger is slidably disposed in the tubular body for reciprocal movement between a withdrawn position and an extended position and a combined spring is situated between the plunger and the closed end of the applicator to urge the plunger toward its extended position. The tubular body is formed with a longitudinal slot along its side which has a notch that extends from the slot to engage a latch on the plunger and hold the plunger in its withdrawn position. The open end of the tubular body is shaped to stationarily hold a suppository against the withdrawn plunger until the suppository is to be inserted into the body cavity. When the latch is released, the spring pushes the plunger against the suppository to insert the suppository into its desired placement in the body cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: Navin M. Geria
  • Patent number: 4780309
    Abstract: A procedure for preparing a palatable aerosol foam of unpleasant edible oil containing up to 80% oil is disclosed. This has been achieved by incorporating an inorganic complexing agent, water, a sweetening agent, a sensory masking agent and a propellant present in an amount sufficient by itself to function as the whipping agent and propellant into the oil to form a pleasant tasting suspension without an oily mouthfeel, unpalatable taste and unpleasant odor. Each teaspoon of aerosol foam will contain from about 2 to 4 grams of oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Navin M. Geria, Shirley A. Barcelon, Alfred Oppenheimer, Mamoun M. Hussein