Patents Assigned to Farnam Companies, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10888521
    Abstract: Sustained release spherical or non-spherical pellets comprising (a) an active ingredient (b) a wax-like agent, and (c) a spheronizing agent are provided. Oral dosage forms comprising the pellets and methods for preparing and using such pellets and dosage forms are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Xian Chen, Patricia D. Kigin
  • Patent number: 10668012
    Abstract: Sustained release compositions in tablet or multiparticulate forms comprising (a) an active ingredient, (b) a primary sustain release agent, (c) a wax-like agent, and (d) a bulking or spheronizing agent are provided. The compositions are chewable and/or taste masked. Oral dosage forms comprising such compositions and methods for preparing and using such compositions and dosage forms are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Xian Chen, Patricia D Kigin, Hai Liang Chen, Jun Fan
  • Publication number: 20130089608
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for controlled release of pharmaceutically active agents, especially those with a high water solubility, high dose, and/or short half-life. In addition, the present application provides methods for preparing and using such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Xian Chen, David L. Bledsoe
  • Patent number: 8221792
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for controlled release of pharmaceutically active agents, especially those with a high water solubility, high dose, and/or short half-life. In addition, the present application provides methods for preparing and using such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Xian Chen, David L Bledsoe
  • Publication number: 20120041388
    Abstract: A syringe handle that is separately formed from a syringe and enabled to be later attached to a syringe is presented along with methods for using the handle. In some embodiments, handles can be attached and then detached from the syringes for re-use. Handles can be ergonomically elongated so as to not only support a user's index and middle fingers, but also his or her ring finger and/or pinkie as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric N. Blomquist
  • Publication number: 20100062988
    Abstract: Sustained release compositions in tablet or multiparticulate forms comprising (a) an active ingredient, (b) a primary sustain release agent, (c) a wax-like agent, and (d) a bulking or spheronizing agent are provided. The compositions are chewable and/or taste masked. Oral dosage forms comprising such compositions and methods for preparing and using such compositions and dosage forms are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Xian Chen, Patricia D. Kigin, Hai Liang Chen, Jun Fan
  • Publication number: 20080220079
    Abstract: Sustained release spherical or non-spherical pellets comprising (a) an active ingredient (b) a wax-like agent, and (c) a spheronizing agent are provided. Oral dosage forms comprising said pellets and methods for preparing and using such pellets and dosage forms are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: FARNAM COMPANIES, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Xian Chen, Patricia D. Kigin
  • Publication number: 20070020335
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for controlled release of pharmaceutically active agents, especially those with a high water solubility, high dose, and/or short half-life. In addition, the present application provides methods for preparing and using such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Chen, David Bledsoe
  • Patent number: 6758009
    Abstract: An insect trap employing a light transmissive sleeve for placement over a suspended light source wherein the sleeve is removably secured to the light. The sleeve includes vanes circumferentially spaced on a cylinder with arcuate segments of the cylinder exposed therebetween. An adhesive coating is applied to the vanes and the arcuate segments. Attracted by the light, the insects are drawn to the adhesively coated surfaces and trapped. The sleeve is replaced periodically as necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: William B. Warner
  • Patent number: 6698119
    Abstract: A decorated ear tag for livestock is disclosed that comprises a pre-printed multi-layer label bonded to a suitable tag blank to form a unitary finished tag. The resulting tag, and the information displayed thereby, are extremely resistant to deterioration by sunlight and other elements. In addition, the surface of the information panel of the resulting tag has a high slip factor that discourages obscurement of the displayed information by manure or other materials adhering to the tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ted Jacob, Bill Johnson
  • Patent number: 6647927
    Abstract: A method of blowing scented bubbles for animal enjoyment comprising providing a scented bubble solution to wet a bubble arrangement, lifting the bubble arrangement to a bubble blowing position, blowing air from a blower through an interior area of the bubble arrangement producing scented bubbles, and lowering the bubble arrangement to be rewet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil J. Werde, Martin J. Caveza
  • Patent number: 6516753
    Abstract: An animal grooming station wherein a bracket having an animal retaining loop depending therefrom is coupled to a moveable arm attached to a table by a rotational bearing. The axis of rotation of the bearing is in vertical alignment with the retaining loop. Movement of the bracket about the table does not change the position of the retaining loop. The table is contoured to aid in movement of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted D. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20030015147
    Abstract: An animal grooming station wherein a bracket having an animal retaining loop depending therefrom is coupled to a moveable arm attached to a table by a rotational bearing. The axis of rotation of the bearing is in vertical alignment with the retaining loop. Movement of the bracket about the table does not change the position of the retaining loop. The table is contoured to aid in movement of the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Ted D. Taylor
  • Patent number: 6066341
    Abstract: A composition for use in the rehydration and treatment of scours in calves. The composition includes fiber, electrolytes and three energy sources. The energy sources are sugar, medium chain triglycerides and glycine, present in a combined amount of about 14 percent by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Colleen G. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5816032
    Abstract: A protective support wrap for a lower leg of a horse including a panel having an inner surface and an outer surface and a length dimension suitable for wrapping around the lower leg of the horse, a tendon support roll affixed to the panel and having a surface protruding outwardly of the inner surface of the panel so as to press against the tendon of the lower leg, and a fastener affixed to the panel and extending outwardly therefrom for affixing to the outer surface of the panel when the panel is wrapped around the lower leg. The tendon support roll includes a first tendon support roll affixed to the panel and extending transverse to the length dimension of the panel and a second tendon support roll affixed to the panel in spaced parallel relationship to the first tendon support roll. Each of the first and second tendon support rolls has an upper end tapered so as to thicken in a direction toward a lower end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Les Vogt
  • Patent number: D455528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: William David Mauldin
  • Patent number: D460587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark E. Huettner
  • Patent number: D461662
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Farnam Companies Inc.
    Inventor: Ted D. Taylor
  • Patent number: D495839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Farnam Companies Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Muday, Christopher M. Buttenob
  • Patent number: D498812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Willaim B. Warner