Patents Represented by Attorney Joseph T. Majka
  • Patent number: 5861473
    Abstract: A method for cleaning elastomeric articles comprising contacting the elastomeric article with at least one supercritical fluid under conditions and for a time sufficient to remove the phtalates and/or polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contained therein. Elastomeric articles having a reduced phtalate and/or PAH content prepared by the above method are also claimed. Such elastomeric articles having reduced phtalate contents can be utilized as gaskets, valves, seats, flaps or plugs in metered dose delivery devices such as aerosols for demanding medicinal and pharmaceutical uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle A. DeCrosta, Indradat Jagnandan
  • Patent number: 5846971
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising:i) substantially inert beads; wherein said beads are coated withii) an antifungal agent which is (-)-(2R-cis)-4-?4-?4-?4-??-5-(2,4-difluorophenyl)tetrahydro-5-(1H-1,2,4-tr iazol-1-ylmethyl)furan-3-yl!methoxy!phenyl!-1-piperazinyl!phenyl!-2,4-dihyd ro-2-?(S)-1-ethyl-2(S)-hydroxypropyl!-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one;iii) a binder to enables the antifungal compound to adhere to said beads.The composition enables the antifungal compound, which has very low water solubility, to have enhanced bioavailability in mammals, such as humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Surendra A. Sangekar, Winston A. Vadino, Ping I. Lee
  • Patent number: 5834472
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising:i) an antifungal agent which is (-)-(2R-cis)-4-?4-?4-?4-??-5-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-tetrahydro-5-(1H-1,2,4-t riazol-1-ylmethyl)furan-3-yl!methoxy!phenyl!-1-piperazinyl!phenyl!-2,4-dihy dro-2-?(S)-1-ethyl-2(S)-hydroxypropyl!-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one;ii) at least one non-ionic surfactant; andiii) a diluent.The composition enables the antifungal compound, which has very low water solubility, to have enhanced bioavailability in mammals, such as humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Surendra A. Sangekar, Winston A. Vadino, Ping I. Lee
  • Patent number: 5795874
    Abstract: The compound of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, and R.sup.8 are as defined herein, are described. These compounds are antibacterial agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Viyyoor M. Girijavallabhan, Anil K. Saksena, Frank Bennett, Edwin Jao, Naginbhai M. Patel, Ashit Ganguly
  • Patent number: 5770583
    Abstract: A stable sulfide containing composition is disclosed, including a process for preparation thereof and a method for using the composition to soften nails or to treat ingrown toenail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Haslwanter, Gerald R. Dever, Thomas J. Laughlin
  • Patent number: 5763600
    Abstract: Novel oligosaccharide antibiotics of formula I and I' are disclosed, together with a method for their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Ashit Ganguly, Jinping L. McCormick, Anil K. Saksena, Tze-Ming Chan
  • Patent number: 5747011
    Abstract: A colored, sunscreen emulsion is disclosed which employs a water-soluble dye or a blend of water-soluble dyes whose color substantially disappears when the sunscreen emulsion dries after it is spread on the skin and/or is rubbed out. The coloration in the sunscreen enables the user to more effectively protect against sunburn by allowing more complete and uniform coverage of the sunscreen on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie S. Ross, Elaine M. Morefield
  • Patent number: 5732485
    Abstract: A deodorizer for masking foot and shoe odors through controlled release of fragrance is claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Laughlin, Gerald R. Dever, William S. Rogers
  • Patent number: 5711954
    Abstract: A stable powder composition comprising an anti-fungal effective amount of an imidazole antifungal compound and talc coated with a hydrophobic coating is described. A method for stabilizing an imidazole antifungal compound in a talc composition is also described which comprises either using talc coated with a hydrophobic coating or coating talc with a hydrophobic coating, prior to adding the imidazole antifungal compound to the talc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Don C. Beer, Vijay B. Surpuriya
  • Patent number: 5688770
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmo-logical pharmaceutical compositions comprising a renin inhibitor and to methods for using said composition in the treatment of glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventor: Robert W. Watkins
  • Patent number: D383894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel B. Snyder, Loreen D. Williamson, Harold A. Howlett
  • Patent number: D388242
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products
    Inventor: Brian B. Cole
  • Patent number: D391749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall K. Fisher, Donald B. Thompson
  • Patent number: D395795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Pender, Charles Wood Saunders, Jr., Daniel Robert Williams, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: D396607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Pender, Charles Wood Saunders, Jr., Daniel Robert Williams, James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: D396948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald G. Moore, Julianne H. Hudgens
  • Patent number: D398992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald M. Feret
  • Patent number: D399568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Glen VanCleave, Harold A. Howlett
  • Patent number: D399965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Laughlin, Ronald M. Feret
  • Patent number: D403774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Laughlin, Ronald M. Feret