Abstract: A dermal, transdermal, mucosal or transmucosal delivery device is provided. The device includes a backing layer, defining an ingredient containing reservoir, a cover for the reservoir having at least one opening therethrough, an adhesive layer and a liner layer. Upon removal of the liner layer, the device may be placed over the desired area of the skin or mucosa and adhesively applied thereto allowing the ingredients to flow from the reservoir through the at least one opening to the dermis or mucosa.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 12, 2003
Publication date:
August 26, 2004
Applicants:
SCHERING-PLOUGH HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, INC., CORIUM INTERNATIONAL
Inventors:
Charles E. Lundy, Gary Wynn Cleary, Adrian Louis Faasse, Michael George Marcoux, Sreenivasu Mudumba
Abstract: Sunscreen compositions contain the active ingredients avobenzone, zinc oxide and phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid. The phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid protects avobenzone against photodegradation.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 21, 2003
Publication date:
April 29, 2004
Applicant:
Schering Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
Abstract: An apparatus for making a molded article containing an insert includes an upper mold half and a lower mold half for mating with the upper mold half to provide a mold cavity therein. Either mold half can include a recess, an elevator opening in a lower portion of the recess, and an inwardly directed lip at an upper portion of the elevator opening. An elevator mechanism is provided which includes a lifter for supporting an insert to be secured to the article during a molding operation, and a lifting arrangement for raising and lowering the lifter through the elevator opening such that a peripheral edge of the insert supported on the lifter is clamped between the lifter and the lip when the lifting arrangement raises the lifter.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 16, 2001
Date of Patent:
March 2, 2004
Assignee:
Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
Inventors:
John W. Davis, Randall K. Fisher, Joseph J. Noble, Jr.
Abstract: Described is a method for preparing sunscreening compositions that contain chlorphenesin as a biocidal preservative, wherein the chlorphenesin is dissolved in water-insoluble components.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 2001
Date of Patent:
February 24, 2004
Assignee:
Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
Abstract: Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition to the affected area that causes desiccation of the organism. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a substantially anhydrous composition that has a strong affinity for water. As the composition hydrates, it desiccates the pests and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 11, 2001
Date of Patent:
February 10, 2004
Assignee:
Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Kurt G. Van Scoik, Marcia S. Schlesinger, Frank A. Anthony
Abstract: Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a composition that releases heat when contacted with water. The elevated or decreased temperature immobilizes the parasites and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 11, 2001
Date of Patent:
February 3, 2004
Assignee:
Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Kurt G. Van Scoik, Marcia S. Schlesinger
Abstract: A wart, callus and/or corn removing pad including a layer of hydrocolloid adhesive material having a periphery and an underside, a medicated plaster secured centrally to the underside of the layer of hydrocolloid adhesive material and including salicylic acid therein, a barrier layer interposed between the medicated plaster and the layer of hydrocolloid adhesive material to prevent diffusion of the salicylic acid in the medicated plaster to the layer of hydrocolloid adhesive material, an outer layer secured to the layer of hydrocolloid material, the outer layer at least having a border extending outwardly of the layer of hydrocolloid adhesive material, the border having an underside, a layer of adhesive material on the underside of the border, a release liner releasably secured to the underside of the hydrocolloid adhesive layer, and a paper release tab releasably secured to an upper surface of at least one of the hydrocolloid adhesive layer and the outer layer at one side thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 14, 2002
Date of Patent:
December 2, 2003
Assignee:
Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Mojgan Cline, Charles E. Lundy, Jr., Ronald Feret
Abstract: A skin barrier lotion for protection against contact with irritants comprises: about 5 to 15 percent by weight of a long-chain fatty acid; about 1 to 5 percent by weight of a long-chain fatty alcohol; about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a hydrocarbon oil; about 1 to 30 percent by weight of a silicone skin protectant; about 0.5 to about 5 percent by weight of an alkanolamine; about 0.5 to about 5 percent by weight of a humectant; about 0.5 to about 10 percent by weight of an inorganic skin protectant; about 0.5 to 15 weight percent of a preservative; and about 50 to 90 percent by weight water. Optionally, the lotion will also contain up to about 5 percent by weight of a fragrance, odor neutralizer or a mixture thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 3, 1999
Date of Patent:
November 18, 2003
Assignee:
Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Joseph A. Haslwanter, William F. Rencher
Abstract: An insole includes a forefoot portion having a lower first recess; a cupped heel portion having a lower second recess; a mid-foot portion connecting together the forefoot portion and the heel portion, the mid-foot portion including a medial arch portion, and the forefoot, heel and mid-foot portions formed from a unitary resilient material; a plurality of protuberances in the second recess and having lower edges generally coplanar with a lower surface of the heel portion in surrounding relation to the second recess; a plurality of spaced apart spring walls formed from a viscoelastic gel in the first recess, the spring walls having lower edges generally coplanar with a lower surface of the forefoot portion which is in surrounding relation to the first recess; and a shell extending under the mid-foot portion and made of a resilient material that is stiffer than the unitary resilient material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 2001
Date of Patent:
October 14, 2003
Assignee:
Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Harold Howlett, David O. Foshee, Phillip C. Yang, Laura Crane
Abstract: The invention relates to storage stable insect repellent emulsion formulations containing N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide, together with water, a film-forming polymer and an emulsifier-emulsion stabilizer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 24, 1997
Date of Patent:
August 12, 2003
Assignee:
Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
Abstract: A removable insole for insertion into footwear, includes a lower layer made of a viscoelastic gel and including a lower surface, an upper surface, a toe portion, a heel portion and a medial arch portion interconnecting the toe portion and the heel portion, a first recess formed in the lower surface of the toe portion and a second recess formed in the lower surface of the heel portion, each recess having a peripheral side wall and a top wall, a plurality of thin, parallel, spaced apart sinusoidal wave shaped spring walls formed from the viscoelastic gel and connected to the top wall and the peripheral side wall in each recess, and the spring walls having lower edges generally coplanar with a lower surface of the toe portion and heel portion which is in surrounding relation to the respective recess; and a top cover secured to the upper surface of the lower layer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 2001
Date of Patent:
July 29, 2003
Assignee:
Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Laura Crane, Richard Avent, Donald Barry Thompson
Abstract: An aqueous-based sprayable composition comprises a therapeutic or palliative agent, water and a mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and alkali metal carboxyalkylcellulose. In one embodiment, the composition is a non-Newtonian nasal spray exhibiting a very rapid viscosity recovery upon removal of shear forces.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 31, 2000
Date of Patent:
May 20, 2003
Assignee:
Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Joseph A. Haslwanter, William J. McLaughlin, David M. Oakley, Kurt G. Van Scoik