Patents Assigned to Richardson-Vicks Inc.
  • Antidiarrheal compositions and use thereof
    Patent number: 4588589
    Abstract: Antidiarrheal compositions showing enhanced antidiarrheal activity comprise bismuth subsalicylate and a polymeric hydroabsorptive agent selected from psyllium and glucomannan. A patient in need of remedial or preventive treatment of diarrhea symptoms is administered an antidiarrheally effective amount of said antidiarrheal compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Bhogilal B. Sheth, Sheri A. Gilbert, Jane F. Kinsel
  • Analgesic and anti-inflammatory compositions comprising diphenhydramine and methods of using same
    Patent number: 4585783
    Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical compositions of matter are provided comprising analgesic/non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and diphenhydramine and methods of using said compositions to elicit an enhanced analgesic and/or anti-inflammatory response in mammalian organisms in need of such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Sunshine, Eugene M. Laska, Carole E. Siegel
  • Crackling aerosol foam
    Patent number: 4574052
    Abstract: Aerosol foams producing a pronounced and prolonged auditory effect upon discharge from an aerosol container are provided by a foamable aerosol composition containing zeolite, surfactant, vehicle and liquified gas propellant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1986
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Anil J. Gupte, Joyce M. Kendall
  • Denture adhesive
    Patent number: 4569955
    Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing an adhesive polymeric fraction comprising an admixture of mixed, partial salts of lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic anhydride-type copolymers with sodium carboxymethylcellulose in a vehicle comprising mineral oil thickened with polyethylene having a molecular weight of from about 1000 to 21,000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventor: Dadi J. Dhabhar
  • Analgesic and anti-inflammatory compositions comprising xanthines and methods of using same
    Patent number: 4558051
    Abstract: Novel analgesic and anti-inflammatory compositions of matter for use in eliciting an analgesic or anti-inflammatory response, said compositions comprising xanthine together with a selected non-narcotic analgesic/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or a selected narcotic analgesic, or both, are disclosed. When used in combination with the selected drugs, such xanthine enhances the analgesic or anti-inflammatory response and also hastens its onset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Sunshine, Eugene M. Laska, Carole E. Siegel
  • Hair conditioning shampoo
    Patent number: 4534964
    Abstract: An aqueous hair conditioning shampoo composition comprising about 0.5-10 percent by weight of cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine and about 0.1-6 percent by weight of a quaternary halide of an N,N,N-trialkylaminoalkylene gluconamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Morris S. Herstein, Walter P. Smith, Geoffrey R. Hawkins
  • Nail conditioner
    Patent number: 4530828
    Abstract: A nail conditioning composition comprising an aqueous emulsion of sodium lauryl sulfate, urea and hydrolyzed animal protein in the aqueous phase and mineral oil, cholesterol and a lipid in the oil phase, said lipid being cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate or a base salt of palmitic or stearic acids. The composition moisturizes and imparts flexibility to the nail and softens the cuticle area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Walter P. Smith, Sergio Nacht
  • CMC/PEG containing hydrophilic denture adhesive
    Patent number: 4530942
    Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) as the sole adhesive component in a hydrophilic vehicle comprising certain polyethylene glycols (PEG) and, as an optional component in certain forms of the subject adhesives, glycerin, for enhancing pharmaceutical elegance of the final product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Dadi J. Dhabhar, Nicholas F. Schmidt
  • Hair conditioning shampoo
    Patent number: 4529588
    Abstract: An improved aqueous hair conditioning shampoo composition containing about 0.5-10 percent by weight of cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine and about 0.1-6 percent by weight of a quaternary halide of an N,N,N-trialkylaminoalkylene gluconamide, the improvement being the inclusion of about 5-20 percent by weight of a mixture of two surfactants, ammonium lauryl sulfate and triethanolamine lauryl sulfate, in a 1:1 to 5:1 ratio, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Walter P. Smith, Lori J. Dunn
  • Poly(ethylene oxide)/polyethylene glycol-containing hydrophilic denture adhesive
    Patent number: 4522956
    Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing poly(ethylene oxide) as the sole adhesive component in a hydrophilic vehicle comprising certain polyethylene glycols (PEG) and, as an optional component in certain forms of the subject adhesives, glycerin, for enhancing pharmaceutical elegance of the final product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Dadi J. Dhabhar, Nicholas F. Schmidt
  • Analgesic and anti-inflammatory compositions comprising diphenhydramine and methods of using same
    Patent number: 4522826
    Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical compositions of matter are provided comprising analgesic/non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and diphenhydramine and methods of using said compositions to elicit an enhanced analgesic and/or anti-inflammatory response in mammalian organisms in need of such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Sunshine, Eugene M. Laska, Carole E. Siegel
  • Monohydroxy-benzoyl peroxide and compositions for treating acne
    Patent number: 4520133
    Abstract: Monohydroxy-benzoyl peroxide of the formula ##STR1## possesses both antibacterial and comedolytic activity and is useful in compositions for the treatment of acne.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Allen I. Dines, David Yeung, Sergio Nacht
  • Hydrophilic denture adhesive
    Patent number: 4518721
    Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing an adhesive polymeric fraction comprising sodium carboxymethylcellulose and poly(ethylene oxide) in a hydrophilic vehicle comprising certain polyethylene glycols and, as an optional component in certain forms of the subject adhesives, glycerin, for enhancing pharmaceutical elegance of the final product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Dadi J. Dhabhar, Nicholas F. Schmidt
  • Reducing sebum spreading
    Patent number: 4515784
    Abstract: A method and composition for treating human skin, having applicabiity to oily skin and acne in order to improve the condition thereof by reducing the spreadability of sebum on the skin surface, the invention involving the application to human skin so characterized of a composition comprising, as an active component to reduce the spreadability of sebum, an effective amount of a straight chain dimethyl silicone polymer having a molecular weight of about 50,000 or more and a viscosity of about 10,000 centistokes or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Rodger E. Bogardus, Jon D. Packer, James P. SaNogueira
  • Hydrophilic denture adhesive
    Patent number: 4514528
    Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing an adhesive polymeric fraction consisting essentially of an admixture of mixed, partial salts of lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic adhydride-type copolymers with either of sodium carboxymethylcellulose or poly(ethylene oxide) homopolymer or both in a hydrophilic vehicle comprising certain polyethylene glycols and, as an optional component in certain forms of the subject adhesives, glycerin, for enhancing pharmaceutical elegance of the final product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Dadi J. Dhabhar, Nicholas F. Schmidt
  • Method of cleaning dentures using aerated foams
    Patent number: 4511486
    Abstract: A foamable liquid denture cleanser and deodorant comprising surfactant, humectant, water and an appreciable amount of ethanol or isopropanol. Flavoring, sweetening, coloring, scenting and the like ingredients are optionally added. The cleanser is applied to dentures as an aerated foam from a conventional foam-dispensing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventor: Nutan B. Shah
  • Closure means for a liquid
    Patent number: 4475838
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser for attachment to or forming part of a liquid container including a bore and a plug portion of substantially the same cross-section as the bore mounted in and across the bore so that the outer surface of the plug and the inner surface of the bore are in sealing contact, the outer surface of the plug portion or the inner surface of said bore including a protrusion whereby the plug or brush holder are distorted to provide a liquid channel for control of the flow of the liquid between the outer surface of the plug and the inner surface of the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventor: Rupert J. Cropton
  • Karaya gum adhesive in a hydrophilic denture vehicle
    Patent number: 4474902
    Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing a karaya gum adhesive component in a hydrophilic vehicle comprising certain polyethylene glycols and, as an optional component in certain forms of the subject adhesives, glycerin, for enhancing pharmaceutical elegance of the final product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Dadi J. Dhabhar, Nicholas F. Schmidt
  • Stable oral compositions containing zinc and fluoride compounds
    Patent number: 4469674
    Abstract: An oral composition containing zinc salicylate, zinc lactate or zinc gluconate in combination with an ionic fluoride salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1984
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Nutan B. Shah, Nicholas F. Schmidt
  • Analgesic and anti-inflammatory compositions comprising caffeine and methods of using same
    Patent number: 4464376
    Abstract: Novel analgesic and anti-inflammatory compositions of matter for use in eliciting an analgesic or anti-inflammatory response, said compositions comprising caffeine together with a selected non-narcotic analgesic/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or a selected narcotic analgesic, or both, are disclosed. When used in combination with the selected drugs, caffeine enhances the analgesic or anti-inflammatory response and also hastens its onset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1984
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Sunshine, Eugene M. Laska, Carole E. Siegel