Patents Represented by Attorney Douglas C. Mohl
  • Patent number: 5403830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating or preventing gastrointestinal disorders. These compositions comprise a bismuth-containing agent, preferably a campylobacter-inhibiting bismuth-containing agent such as bismuth subsalicylate and bismuth subcitrate, and a histamine-2 receptor blocking anti-secretory agent such as cimetidine.The present invention further relates to methods for treating or preventing gastrointestinal disorders in humans or lower animals by administering a bismuth-containing agent and a histamine-2 receptor blocking anti-secretory agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Geoffrey Place
  • Patent number: 5399356
    Abstract: A process for making a bismuth-containing solid dose form composition is described which includes an agglomeration step with binder in a high shear mixer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Francis B. Chapura, Daniel L. Barone, Michael G. Colacino
  • Patent number: 5397573
    Abstract: Laxative compositions containing sennoside and menthol, pharmaceutically-acceptable esters of menthol, or mixtures thereof, preferably as peppermint oil; and methods for treating constipation by orally concurrently administering to the lower gastrointestinal tract of a person in need of such treatment sennoside and menthol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Theresa M. Kajs, Paul J. Sagel
  • Patent number: 5389360
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral compositions such as toothpastes, mouthrinses, liquid dentifrices, lozenges and gums containing copper bis-glycinate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Mobley, Michael F. Lukacovic, Peter A. Padolik, Gregory Berry
  • Patent number: 5382424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions in the form of microcapsules which reduce oral bacteria and provide long lasting breath protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Judith H. Stapler, Mary A. Hunter
  • Patent number: 5340580
    Abstract: Agglomerated psyllium husk comprising edible acid uniformly dispersed throughout the agglomerating coating. Preferred are maltodextrin-containing agglomerates of psyllium husk comprising citric acid uniformly dispersed throughout the maltodextrin coating. This agglomerated psyllium husk has improved mixability and dispersibility in liquids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Melvin A. Barbera
  • Patent number: 5338549
    Abstract: Psyllium husk-containing powdered drink mix compositions comprising a free radical scavenging antioxidant material to reduce the incidence of vacuum generation in air tight containers and of off-odors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lee A. Hord, Robert E. Barron
  • Patent number: 5338537
    Abstract: Oral compositions providing antitartar and antigingivitis benefits containing an antitartar agent and a stannous salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald J. White, Jr., Edward R. Cox, Rama Kasturi
  • Patent number: 5326554
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral compositions which provide a pleasant feel to the mouth and have improved stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Thomas E. Fitz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5304616
    Abstract: Disclosed are stabilizer compositions comprising specific mixed partial salts of a lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid copolymer wherein said partial salts containing from about 15% to about 40% free acid, and as the cationic salt function:(a) from about 0.1% to about 80% strontium cations; and(b) from about 0.1% to about 65% zinc cationsof the total initial carboxyl groups reacted. Also disclosed are denture stabilizing compositions comprising these mixed partial salts, as well as denture stabilizing compositions comprising a safe and adhesively effective amount of two or more denture adhesive components wherein one of said denture adhesive components is the mixed partial salt(s) of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jayanth Rajaiah, Abel Saud, Bruce J. MacKay
  • Patent number: 5300305
    Abstract: Microcapsules providing breath protection are described and claimed as well as methods of their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Judith H. Stapler, Mary A. Hunter
  • Patent number: 5290541
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral compositions which are effective against plaque and gingivitis and contain a noncationic water insoluble antibacterial agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Nong Liang
  • Patent number: 5290542
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral compositions which are effective against plaque and gingivitis and contain a noncationic water insoluble antibacterial agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Nong Liang
  • Patent number: 5286489
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to drug-polymer matrix compositions comprising an active ingredient having an amine or amido group and a pharmaceutically acceptable copolymer having a plurality of carboxylic acid and ester groups wherein the matrix dissociates in a media having a pH of less than 4, thereby releasing the active ingredient into the media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Josef H. Tsau, Nalinkant C. Damani
  • Patent number: 5262164
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for treating diseases of the oral cavity in humans and lower animals using a glycerol monooleate gel for releasing drugs in the oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Nalinkant C. Damani
  • Patent number: 5244670
    Abstract: Ingestible pharmaceutical compositions comprising pharmaceutical actives useful for treating upper gastrointestinal tract distress (e.g., antacid agents) and 3-1-menthoxy propane 1,2-diol in amounts effective for providing a cooling sensation to the throat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James G. Upson, Carmelita M. Russell
  • Patent number: 5234916
    Abstract: Psyllium husk-containing drink mix compositions comprising the divalent cation salt of strong inorganic acids selected from the group consisting of magnesium sulfate, calcium sulfate, calcium chloride, zinc sulfate, zinc chloride and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Lee A. Hord
  • Patent number: 5234687
    Abstract: Unflavored psyllium husk-containing drink mix compositions are prepared consisting essentially of small particle size psyllium husk comprising less than about 10% of psyllium husk having particle sizes larger than about 60 mesh screen, less than about 2.0% edible acid, and sugar. Such compositions are unflavored so as to permit mixing small particle size psyllium, which is readily suspended in a liquid without a gritty texture, with a broader selection of liquids, such as milk and fruit drinks, without rapid gelling of the psyllium husk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Melvin A. Barbera, Larry E. Burns, Amy M. Martini
  • Patent number: 5232698
    Abstract: Psyllium husk-containing drink mix compositions comprising small particle size psyllium husk and edible, water soluble salts. The edible, water soluble salts are present at a level sufficient to reduce the gellation rate of the psyllium husk when dispersed in an aqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Lee A. Hord
  • Patent number: 5232699
    Abstract: The present invention relates to laxative compositions comprising psyllium and sennoside wherein sennoside is dispersed in a palatable food grade fat having a melting point within the range of from about 30.degree. C. to about 50.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventor: John A. Colliopoulos