Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an absorbent article including a plurality of non-colored portions and a plurality of colored portions having a single color, the plurality of non-colored portions and colored portions cooperating to create a perception of depth by a user viewing a top surface of the absorbent article.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 1, 2012
Publication date:
August 14, 2014
Applicant:
MCNEIL-PPC, INC.
Inventors:
Karen Grace B. Castanares, Shaojun Mei, Ana Maria Elena Marcelo
Abstract: A compressed tablet containing directly compressible propionic acid derivative particles is disclosed. A method of manufacturing a compressed tablet containing the directly compressible propionic acid derivative particles; and methods of treatment using the compressed tablet are also disclosed.
Abstract: The present invention features a process for making a chewing gum product including the steps of forming a powder blend containing a gum base into the desired shape of the chewing gum product and applying radiofrequency energy to the shape for a sufficient period of time to soften the gum base to fuse the shape into the chewing gum product.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 22, 2010
Date of Patent:
July 22, 2014
Assignee:
McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Inventors:
Gregory E. Koll, Harry S. Sowden, Joseph R. Luber, Leo B. Kriksunov, Frank J. Bunick, Jen-Chi Chen, Roland Olsson, Christopher E. Szymczak
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus that includes a microcurrent delivery device portion and at least one independent sensory cue delivery means. The independent sensory cue delivery means can provide an independent sensory cue selected from the group consisting of vibration, heat, cool, skin irritation, tingling, fragrance or auditory.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 12, 2012
Date of Patent:
July 22, 2014
Assignee:
McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Inventors:
Leo B. Kriksunov, Aliya Z. Omer, Edward Roche, Joshua Ghaim, Naomi Furgiuele
Abstract: A method of making a cover material for an absorbent article including the steps of providing a fibrous nonwoven substrate, the substrate having a tortuousity value in the range of about 0.8 to about 3.0, applying a particulate skin care material to the substrate, the particulate skin care comprising a particulate material having a particle size in the range of about 1 micron to about 75 microns, and applying a compressive force to the substrate to impregnate the substrate with the particulate skin care material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 30, 2006
Date of Patent:
July 15, 2014
Assignee:
McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Inventors:
Krystyna M. Borysewicz, Ricky Ray Burrow, Jenny G. Du, Joseph Michael Luizzi, Maria Cristina Niciporciukas, Kenneth A. Pelley, John Poccia
Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions and methods of use by which the compositions of this invention are applied topically to one or more body parts of at least two individuals who bring said body parts into contact with the other individual and, when said body parts come into contact with each other, permit the formulations to interact and thereby achieve an unexpected sensation to each individual.
Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage form comprising non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory drugs, in particular propionic acid derivatives such as ibuprofen, along with a second active ingredient having a shorter therapeutically effective plasma concentration duration, such as phenylephrine, and methods of administering the same are provided. This method provides improved therapeutic effect, in particular pain relief along with decongestant relief, over extended time periods.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 31, 2013
Date of Patent:
July 8, 2014
Assignee:
McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Inventors:
Der-Yang Lee, Jen-Chi Chen, Vincent Chen, Robert Shen
Abstract: The invention relates to a tablet capable of being chewed or disintegrated in the oral cavity, which comprises an enteric coated aspirin active ingredient, and preferably a lightly compressed matrix comprising directly compressible carbohydrate(s) and at least one sweetener.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 8, 2004
Date of Patent:
June 24, 2014
Assignee:
McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Inventors:
Manoj N. Shah, James S. Beahm, Robert Shen
Abstract: An intravaginal device has a working portion (e.g., intravaginal urinary incontinence device suppository, tampon) and an anchoring portion comprising at least one member extending beyond at least one end of the working portion to maintain the working portion in place during use.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 20, 2013
Date of Patent:
June 17, 2014
Assignee:
McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Inventors:
Michelle Bartning, Kevin F. Gironda, Mari Hou, Thomas P. Luchino, Kirsten Freislinger Luehrs, Pramod Mavinkurve, Leonard Rosenfeld, Raymond J. Hull, Jr., David J. Chase
Abstract: A device for directing a liquid onto a plurality of surfaces of the oral cavity, the device including a chamber for maintaining the liquid proximate the surfaces, where the chamber is defined by front, rear and base inner walls of the device and the front and rear inner walls each include a plurality of openings, the devices further including a first manifold and a second manifold, a first port and a second port; and means for providing an effective seal of the device within the oral cavity.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 6, 2014
Publication date:
June 5, 2014
Applicant:
MCNEIL-PPC, INC.
Inventors:
Justin McDonough, Richard J. Fougere, Robert W. Fusi, III, Curt Binner, Megha Reddy
Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions, comprising select phospholipid surfactants. Methods for using the compositions are also disclosed.
Abstract: The present invention features a method of making a coated tablet by dipping a core comprising an active agent into a coating liquid and drying said dipped core to form a outer-coating on the core, wherein the coating liquid contains at least one a starch having an amylose content of at least about 50 percent by weight of said starch.
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a reusable pain relieving treatment device, such as a belt, and a disposable thermal device having one or more thermally conductive components that extend from a surface of the device and are capable of transferring heat, cold or vibrations from disposable or reusable devices to targeted sections of the user's body.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 24, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 6, 2014
Assignee:
McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Inventors:
Ronni L. Robinson, Harry S. Sowden, Leo B. Kriksunov
Abstract: Controlled expansion of an intravaginal device can be achieved by selectively attaching either a primary or secondary cover to the primary absorbent device having a fluid storage element. We can determine that certain portions of the tampon will expand while other portions will be restricted to substantially the compressed structure. The primary cover can be attached to the primary absorbent device either before or after the absorbent device is compressed into final tampon form. The compression may be in the axial or radial direction or a combination of both directions. The secondary cover, if used, can be attached after the tampon pledget has been compressed into the final tampon form.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 30, 2005
Date of Patent:
April 22, 2014
Assignee:
McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Inventors:
Jehann Biggs, Samuel Carasso, Erin Marsee, Tara Glasgow, Julia Iris, Gina J. Marcus
Abstract: Devices and methods for cleaning an oral cavity by positioning a device suitable for detecting and removing plaque from the surface within the oral cavity having applied thereto a fluorescent agent capable of binding to plaque on the surface. The surface is substantially simultaneously cleaned and irradiated with a light of a wavelength effective to provide a fluorescent emission when contacted with said fluorescent agent. A portion of the fluorescent emission is collected (APV1), and compared to a predetermined threshold value (PPTV). If APV1 is less than PPTV, the device is moved to another section. If APV1 is greater than or equal to PPTV, then another portion of fluorescent emission is collected (APV2). The percent reduction from APV1 to APV2 determines when the device is moved to another section.
Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a depilatory active; and a surfactant, wherein the composition has a Yield Stress of from about 1 Pascal (Pa) to about 1500 Pa, and methods of use thereof.
Abstract: An absorbent material including a fibrous material having a plurality of individual fibers forming a fiber matrix, a plurality of absorbent fibers, wherein the plurality of absorbent fibers are impregnated within the fiber matrix by means of a needlepunch process.
Abstract: An intravaginal device has a fluid storage element and at least one fluid transport element in fluid communication with the fluid storage element. The at least one fluid transport element has a first plate and a second plate coupled to the first plate. The second plate is capable of separating from the first plate sufficiently to provide inter-plate capillary action. The at least one fluid transport element is bendable about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fluid storage element. The invention also includes methods and apparatus useful in the production of an intravaginal device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 12, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 15, 2014
Assignee:
McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Inventors:
Curt Binner, Samuel C. Carasso, David J. Chase, Erin Marsee, Tara Glasgow, David L. Kimball, Julia K. Iris, Tony C. Ng
Abstract: A device for directing a liquid onto a plurality of surfaces of the oral cavity, the device including a chamber for maintaining the liquid proximate the surfaces, where the chamber is defined by front, rear and base inner walls of the device and the front and rear inner walls each include a plurality of openings, the devices further including a first manifold and a second manifold, a first port and a second port; and means for providing an effective seal of the device within the oral cavity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 28, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 1, 2014
Assignee:
McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Inventors:
Justin McDonough, Richard J. Fougere, Robert W. Fusi, II, Curt Binner, Megha Reddy