Patents Represented by Attorney Douglas C. Mohl

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  • Processes for cleaning psyllium seeds
    Patent number: 5232697
    Abstract: Processes for dehusking psyllium seeds to obtain high yields of high purity psyllium seed husk. These processes comprise milling intact psyllium seeds in a mill which causes the husk to be fragmented by collision under conditions whereby the husk is fractured and separated from the non-husk portion of the psyllium seed without substantial breakage and size reduction of the non-husk portion. Preferred milling utilizes impact speeds within the range of from about 5 m/sec to about 40 m/sec.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Abdul S. Bahrani
  • Artificial tanning compositions containing positively charged paucilamellar vesicles
    Patent number: 5229104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oil-in-water emulsion compositions useful for imparting an artificial tan to human skin. These emulsions contain paucilamellar lipid vesicles, i.e. vesicles comprising several concentric lipid bilayers, encapsulating an aqueous dihydroxyacetone solution. The vesicles comprise a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether, a sterol, a quaternary ammonium compound, and optionally, a non-surface active oil. In further embodiments, these emulsion compositions contain one or more sunscreens, and are also useful for protecting human skin from the harmful effects of sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet radiation. The present invention also relates to methods for preparing these compositions, methods for providing an artificial tan to human skin, and methods for protecting human skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Sottery, George E. Deckner
  • Methods and apparatus for sanitizing materials utilizing superheated steam
    Patent number: 5229117
    Abstract: Processes for sanitizing materials, especially psyllium, using superheated steam maintained at a relatively constant low level of superheat. These processes are very effective for sanitizing materials, and can produce commercially sterile materials. Furthermore, these processes can be used to produce highly pure, commercially sterile psyllium having substantially intact cell structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bernnie J. Leland, Keith J. Hanley, Paul D. Leis, Jr., Katherine L. Moore
  • Processes for selectively comminuting and purifying psyllium seed husk
    Patent number: 5224655
    Abstract: Processes for selectively comminuting impure psyllium seed husk. These processes comprise milling impure psyllium seed husk in a mill which causes the husk to be fragmented by collision under conditions whereby the mean particle size of the husk material is reduced relatively more than the mean particle size of the non-husk material. In addition, processes for purifying selectively comminuted psyllium seed husk are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Melvin A. Barbera, Larry E. Burns
  • Agglomerated psyllium husk containing edible acid
    Patent number: 5219570
    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 dispersilibity in liquids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Melvin A. Barbera
  • Photoprotection compositions having improved substantivity
    Patent number: 5219558
    Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions having improved substantivity such as improved water-proofing (e.g., resistance to perspiration) and rub-off resistance useful for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble
    Inventors: Frederick W. Woodin, Jr., George E. Deckner
  • Methods of reducing plaque and gingivitis with reduced staining
    Patent number: 5213790
    Abstract: Compositions for/methods of reducing plaque and gingivitis with reduced staining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Michael F. Lukacovic, Satyanarayana Majeti
  • Sustained release compositions for treating periodontal disease
    Patent number: 5198220
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions/devices and methods for treating diseases of the oral cavity in humans and lower animals using polylactide/glycolide compositions/devices for releasing drugs in the oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Nalinkant C. Damani
  • Oral compositions containing monoperoxy acids
    Patent number: 5192532
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral compositions useful for reducing plaque and gingival or periodontal diseases comprising monoperoxyphthalic acids and having a pH of from about 3.0 to about 5.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christopher B. Guay, Joanna P. Hinton
  • Swallowable pharmaceutical compositions containing Colloidal Bismuth Subcitrate
    Patent number: 5192752
    Abstract: Oral pharmaceutical compositions in unit dosage form suitable for swallowing (especially capsules) comprising a safe and effective amount of solid Colloidal Bismuth Subcitrate (CBS), and optionally one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier materials, wherein the packing density of the dosage unit is less than about 1 g/ml.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Francis B. Chapura, Sekhar Mitra
  • Compositions for reducing calculus
    Patent number: 5176900
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral compositions which are effective against calculus comprising a tripolyphosphate salt and an orthophosphate salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald J. White, Jr., Edward R. Cox, Mary A. Hunter
  • Sustained release compositions for treating periodontal disease
    Patent number: 5173299
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions/devices and methods for treating diseases of the oral cavity in humans and lower animals using polypropenoic acid compositions/devices for releasing drugs in the oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Nalinkant C. Damani
  • Compositions containing psyllium
    Patent number: 5173296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to marzipan-like compositions comprising psyllium fiber and almond paste, and the use of these compositions as laxatives and/or for cholesterol reduction benefits. The compositions are a convenient, portable, highly palatable, and well tolerated dosage form for administering psyllium fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James R. Andre, John A. Colliopoulos
  • Antiperspirant compositions
    Patent number: 5156834
    Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions comprising a particulate antiperspirant material, a bulking/suspending agent, a volatile silicone and a non-volatile emollient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mary V. Beckmeyer, James A. Davis, Gary R. Kelm
  • Shampoo compositions
    Patent number: 5151210
    Abstract: Shampoo compositions are disclosed which comprise (a) from about 15% to about 25% of a synthetic anionic surfactant; (b) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a dispersed, insoluble, non-volatile silicone or mixtures thereof; (c) a suspending agent consisting of mixtures of xanthan gum together with long chain acyl derivatives or long chain amine oxides selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol esters of C.sub.16 -C.sub.22 fatty acids, alkanol amides of C.sub.16 -C.sub.22 alkyl dimethyl amine oxides, and mixtures thereof, the level of xanthan gum being from about 0.25% to about 0.50% of the composition and the level of long chain derivative or long chain amine oxide being from about 1.0% to about 2.0% of the composition; and (d) the remainder water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christian Steuri, Theresa B. Williams
  • Shampoo compositions
    Patent number: 5151209
    Abstract: Disclosed are selenium sulfide lotion shampoos containing low levels of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose as an agent to keep the selenium sulfide particles dispersed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patrick C. McCall, Philip E. Cothran
  • Psyllium-containing produces with a distribution of particle size
    Patent number: 5149541
    Abstract: Psyllium husk comprising particle sizes distributed such that: less than about 15% is larger than about 80 mesh, at least about 45% is within the range of from about 80 mesh to about 200 mesh, and less than about 40% is smaller than about 200 mesh. In addition, psyllium-containing products for oral administration comprising small particle size psyllium husk according to the present invention are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paul D. Leis, Jr., Larry E. Burns, Karen R. Hafer
  • Psyllium-containing filling compositions and methods
    Patent number: 5143728
    Abstract: Psyllium-containing filling compositions having excellent texture, mouthfeel, and palatability. These filling compositions essentially comprise psyllium fiber and higher levels of glycerin, and preferably comprise sweeteners and flavorants. Furthermore, they have water activities ("A.sub.W ") below about 0.35. The compositions are ingested to control constipation, bowel function, blood cholestrol levels, glood glucose tolerance, and/or appetite, as well as for prophylaxis and treatment of intestinal disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James W. Cappel, Robert D. Rece
  • Process for solubilizing difficulty soluble pharmaceutical actives
    Patent number: 5141961
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for solubilizing at least one difficultly soluble pharmaceutical active in a mixture of polyethylene glycol and polyvinylpyrrolidone. The process does not require water as a solvent or the use of a heating step. In further embodiments, the present invention also relates to a process for encapsulating these solubilized pharmaceutical compositions within soft gelatin shells, which are preferably transparent. Both the resulting compositions and their capsules provide an effective means for oral delivery of a wide variety of difficultly soluble pharmaceutical actives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Richrdson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventor: Scott D. Coapman
  • Swallowable pharmaceutical compositions
    Patent number: 5128140
    Abstract: Oral pharmaceutical compositions in unit dosage form suitable for swallowing (especially capsules) comprising a safe and effective amount of a soluble bismuth-containing pharmaceutical agent (preferably a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt suitable for oral co-administration of bismuth and an H.sub.2 receptor blocking anti-secretory agent), and optionally one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier materials, wherein the packing density of the dosage unit is less than about 1 g/ml.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Francis B. Chapura, Sekhar Mitra