Patents Assigned to McNeil-PPC
  • Warming and nonirritating lubricant compositions and method of comparing irritation
    Patent number: 7695730
    Abstract: This invention relates to substantially anhydrous warming, non-toxic and nonirritating lubricating compositions containing polyols and preferably an insulating agent. The invention also relates to methods of using such compositions for lubrication, administration of active ingredients and for preventing or treating dysmenorrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Nawaz Ahmad, Christopher Scott Lamb, Emilia Casilio Lonardo, Michael E. Joyce, Kalpana J. Patel, Pavan Kumar Heda
  • Simethicone solid oral dosage form
    Patent number: 7691409
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for forming a compressed solid dosage form that is a free-flowing compressible admixture of simethicone, an adsorbant, and an optional active agent, wherein the weight ratio of simethicone to adsorbent is at least 1:2.22. Also included are solid dosage forms made from a free-flowing compressible admixture of simethicone, an adsorbant, and an optional active agent, wherein the weight ratio of simethicone to adsorbent is at least 1:2.22.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher E. Szymczak, James T. Walter
  • Intravaginal Device with Fluid Transport Plates And Methods of Making
    Publication number: 20100069866
    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: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: MCNEIL-PPC, INC.
    Inventors: Curt Binner, Samuel C. Carasso, David J. Chase, Erin Marsee (formerly Danyi), Tara Glasgow, David L. Kimball, Julia Kozorovitsky, Tony C. Ng
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING AND SELLING PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20100044326
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying and selling products from different product segments within a planogram for products of only one product segment. A product display interrupter is provided in a product display of products from a single product segment to interrupt the display to draw the consumer's attention to another product not of that product segment. The product display interrupter may be in the form of a stand-alone display structure. Preferably, the products to be displayed are framed by and within the product display interrupter. Indicia, such as information on how the products are to be used in conjunction with one another, may be provided on the product display interrupter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: MCNEIL-PPC INC.
    Inventors: Charles Meyer-Hanover, Steven J. Hecht, Joseph Beier, Alison Chaltas, Mary Ingram
  • Process for promoting calcium absorption
    Patent number: 7655264
    Abstract: Chewy confectionery products, and processes for producing said products, are provided as delivery systems for minerals such as calcium. The carbohydrates of the fortified confectionery products comprise at least one reducing sugar and one non-reducing sugar in a preferred ratio of about 1:0.2 to about 1:1 reducing sugar: non-reducing sugar. The chewy confectionery products offer a matrix for about 0.2 wt. % to 45 wt. % of a fortifying component while maintaining a smooth and soft texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: BaoKang Yang, Sarah B. Martinez
  • Fast dissolving orally consumable films containing a taste masking agent
    Patent number: 7648712
    Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer, such as pullulan, and a taste masked pharmaceutically active agent, such as dextromethorphan. The taste masking agent is preferably a sulfonated polymer ion exchange resin comprising polystyrene cross-linked with divinylbenzene, such as AMBERLITE. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: William S. Bess, Neema Kulkarni, Suhas H. Ambike, Michael P. Ramsay
  • Liquid dispensing device
    Patent number: 7637394
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable liquid dispensing device. The present invention further relates to a dispensing device equipped with a concealable nozzle which is concealed when not in use and then exposed when it is desirable to spray a liquid such as an oral care product. The liquid dispensing device may be provided with an optional key holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc
    Inventor: Bradford S. Grant
  • Modified release dosage form
    Patent number: 7635490
    Abstract: The invention provides a dosage form comprising at least one active ingredient, and first core and second cores surrounded by and separated by a shell. The dosage form provides a delay of at least one hour between the initial release of active ingredient contained in said first core and the initial release of active ingredient contained in said second core after contacting of the dosage form with a liquid medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wynn, Gerard P. McNally, Harry S. Sowden
  • Package for a personal care product
    Patent number: 7631764
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a packaged supply of individual doses of a personal care product, such as strips of a water-soluble film that may or may not contain a pharmaceutically active material, including a dispenser apparatus including a tray, cover and side portions and at least one packet freely positioned within the dispenser apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc
    Inventors: Steven Ginsberg, Bradford S. Grant
  • Fluid management device with fluid transport element for use within a body
    Patent number: 7618403
    Abstract: A fluid management device for use in a mammalian body has at least one fluid transport element capable of interfacing with a mammalian body element to provide a substantially uninterrupted fluid conduit. The fluid conduit provides a fluid path between at least one fluid transport element and the storage element. A distal portion of the at least one fluid transport element is capable of extending away from the fluid storage element, and the at least one fluid transport element has a Wing Stiffness of less than about 10 gf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel C. Carasso, David J. Chase, Erin Marsee, Tara Glasgow
  • Body attachable drapeable sanitary absorbent napkin
    Patent number: 7615039
    Abstract: A body attachable absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent layer arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard G. Rosenfeld, Theresa Wysocki, Morris Yang, Marina Nikitina, John Poccia
  • Sanitary napkin including body-facing adhesive
    Patent number: 7611501
    Abstract: An absorbent article including an adhesive on a body-facing surface of the article for securing the article to the body, the adhesive having the following properties: G?[100 rad/sec@ 37° C.]/G?[0.1 rad/sec@ 37° C.]?4.5; and ?20° C.?Tg(° C.)?15° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph M. Luizzi
  • Drapeable sanitary absorbent napkin
    Patent number: 7594904
    Abstract: An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard G. Rosenfeld, Theresa Wysocki, Morris Yang, Marina Nikitina, John Poccia
  • Multiple zone apertured web
    Patent number: 7589249
    Abstract: The invention provides an apertured web comprising multiple, discrete zones comprising arrangements of land areas and at least two apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: David Gubernick, William G. F. Kelly
  • Drapeable sanitary absorbent napkin
    Patent number: 7582074
    Abstract: An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent layer arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard G. Rosenfeld, Theresa Wysocki, Morris Yang, Marina Nikitina, John Poccia
  • Blister package
    Patent number: D601012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ginsberg, William Doskoczynski, Barry G. Seelig, Karel Golta, Anne Carls
  • Sanitary napkin
    Patent number: D601245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter David Cauwood, Alan Cucknell, Neil Mason, Iain James Sabberton, Nicholas Archibald Safford
  • Blister package
    Patent number: D606856
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ginsberg, William Doskoczynski, Barry G. Seelig, Karel Golta, Anne Carls
  • Panty liner
    Patent number: D607561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Diane Grohol, Christopher M. Holliday, Aimee Sealfon
  • Grill for device for diffusing substances
    Patent number: D608435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Franco Zobele, Walter Sordo, Stefano Deflorian