Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Michele G. Mangini
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Patent number: 7223421Abstract: Taste masked particles and chewable tablets made therefrom are disclosed. The taste masked particles comprise a core containing an active ingredient and a polymeric coating covering said core, said coating comprising a mixture of a) an enteric polymer; and b) an insoluble film forming polymer, the surface of said particle being free of active ingredient. The chewable tablets provide immediate release of the active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2001Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Daniel McTeigue, Narenda Parikh, David W. Wynn, Ravivaj S. Pillai
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Patent number: 7169450Abstract: An enrobed a core, such as a tablet core, that has a coating made of one or more patterned films each having portions that are visually distinct (e.g., differently colored) from one another and having a transition line segment between these visually distinct portions. At least a portion of an outer surface of the core is covered with the film or films, such that the transition line segments form a substantially continuous transition line on the coating and a film seam is formed which is different from the transition line. Where the patterned films are bi-colored, the resulting enrobed core can be bi-colored, or the resulting enrobed core can have a coating with at least four visually distinct portions alternately arranged thereon, thereby forming a “checkerboard” pattern on the coating. In either case, the film seam of the coating is different from the transition line of the coating.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventor: Frank J. Bunick
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Patent number: 6946156Abstract: A process for enrobing a core, such as a tablet core, uses a coating that is made of a patterned film having portions that are visually distinct (e.g, differently colored) from one another and having a transition line segment between these visually distinct portions. At least a portion of an outer surface of the core is covered with the film, such that the transition line segment forms a substantially continuous transition line on the coating and such that a film seam is formed which is different from the transition line. Alternatively, the coating is formed from two such patterned films, in which case the outer surface of the core is covered with the two films such that the two transition line segments cooperate to form a substantially continuous transition line on the coating and a film seam is formed which is different from the transition line.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventor: Frank J. Bunick
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Patent number: 6916479Abstract: The invention relates to compositions such as body and hair cleansing products, in particular shampoos, comprising one or more antifungals inhibiting fungal ergosterol biosynthesis as a first active ingredient, a synthetic, amphotheric phospholipid acting both as a second active ingredient and as a surface active agent, and art-known body or hair cleansing product ingredients as a carrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1998Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.Inventors: Roger Carolus Augusta Embrechts, Frank Christopher Odds, Piet Richard Gudula De Doncker
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Patent number: 6753009Abstract: The invention relates to an immediate release tablet capable of being chewed or disintegrated in the oral cavity, which comprises a pharmaceutically active ingredient, and a matrix comprising polyethylene oxide having a weight average molecular weight of from about 500,000 to about 10,000,000. The tablet possesses exceptionally good mouthfeel and stability.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Luber, Frank J. Bunick
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Patent number: 6642198Abstract: The present invention is directed to detergent compositions that not only have superior viscosity, spreadability, and clarity properties but also do not cause significant irritation to the skin and eyes. More specifically, acrylic polymeric thickeners are combined with polyol glycol thickeners in order to achieve such properties in detergent compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Christine A. Pflederer, Joseph J. Librizzi, Delores M. Santora, Diana L. Friscia
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Patent number: 6622856Abstract: A kit that is useful for relieving humans, and in particular infants, from discomfort is disclosed. Examples of such discomfort include fever, pain, congestion, skin irritation, and irritability. The kit includes an inner container having a plurality of compartments and at least one product for comforting humans packed in one of the compartments. Optionally, the inner container may be placed inside of an outer container.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Anthony B Gallo, John Harrold Redding
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Patent number: 6607738Abstract: A preservative system comprising iodopropynyl butyl carbamate and phenoxyethanol at a weight ratio of iodopropynyl butyl carbamate to phenoxyethanol within the range of about 1:90 to about 1:400 shows a broad anti-microbial effect and can permit use of the preservative system at a low level in end use products such as personal care products.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1998Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignees: Nipa Laboratories, LTD., Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companes, Inc.Inventors: Michael Salmon, Sandra Sidney, Dene Clifford Godfrey
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Patent number: 6554135Abstract: The present invention relates to an inner container configured for shipping, storing, and displaying products. The container comprises upper and lower portions linked by a discontinuous line of weakness, wherein the upper portions collectively form a container top section that can be easily and cleanly removed and disposed of, while the lower portions collectively form a container bottom section that is retained for displaying contained products.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Luceri, Jeffery S. Majetich
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Patent number: 6540986Abstract: This invention relates to novel sunscreen compositions containing inorganic sunscreen agents, anionic emulsifiers and an oil component which permit the use of high amounts of inorganic sunscreen agents in the compositions without having extreme whitening effects and achieving high sun protection factors.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Elvin R. Lukenbach, Curtis Cole, Prakash Naik-Satam, Ralph Stutzman
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Patent number: 6514918Abstract: A cleansing composition, which is mild to the skin and eyes is disclosed. The composition includes a compound of formula I wherein: R=C6 to C30 Fatty Acid, n=0 to 20, m=0 to 40, and n+m=2 to 60; and at least one anionic surfactant. The composition may further include nonionic, amphoteric, betaine, and cationic surfactants. The compositions are useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2000Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventor: Joseph J. Librizzi
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Patent number: D520877Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Mary Toth, Javier Verdura, Craig Pirie, Daniel Peter Sterling, Erik Joseph Moses, Peter Michaelian
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Patent number: D523344Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Mary Toth, Javier Verdura, Craig Pirie, Daniel Peter Sterling, Erik Joseph Moses, Peter Michaelian, Kristin Recchiuti, Leonard Wojnarowicz, Jr., John Spano, Roger Rinker
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Patent number: D529387Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Mary Toth, Javier Verdura, Craig Pirie, Daniel Peter Sterling, Erik Joseph Moses, Peter Michaelian, Richard A. Gross, Dieter F. Lay
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Patent number: D463983Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2001Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: James D. Wendt, Douglas M. Lund
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Patent number: D535564Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2006Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Mary Toth, Javier Verdura, Craig Pirie, Daniel Peter Sterling, Erik Joseph Moses, Peter Michaelian, Richard A. Gross, Dieter F. Lay
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Patent number: D536981Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2006Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Mary Toth, Kristin Recchiuti, Leonard Wojnarowicz, Jr., John D. Spano, Roger A. Rinker
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Patent number: D537724Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Mary Toth, Javier Verdura, Craig Pirie, Daniel Peter Sterling, Erik Joseph Moses, Peter Michaelian, Kristin Recchiuti, Leonard Wojnarowicz, Jr., John Spano, Roger Rinker
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Patent number: D485615Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2000Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Lazar Harris, Danny Wayne Smith, Catherine Anne Murphy, Alissa Hsu Lynch
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Patent number: H2101Abstract: The present invention is directed to containers with a retaining member disposed within the container which substantially obstructs the opening of the container. In a preferred embodiment of the invention said member enlarges to receive a dispensing instrument that is used to cap the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2000Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Michael Faughey, Daniel A. Backich, M. Simon Freed, Brian J. Brozell, Ronald E. Mengel