Patents Examined by Audrea Buckley
  • Patent number: 8883176
    Abstract: The invention describes a coating composition comprising an effective amount of a water-soluble cellulose ether, a poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate) copolymer, a film-forming agent based on D-glucose, and a plasticizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.
    Inventors: Lana L. Terzian, Stuart C. Porter
  • Patent number: 8877214
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for modified release comprising (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4?-[2-[(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl]acetic acid anilide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a carrier for a sustained release pharmaceutical composition, wherein a dissolution rate of the drug from the composition is less than 85% after 30 minutes from the beginning of a dissolution test, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Yuuki Takaishi, Soichiro Nakamura
  • Patent number: 8877217
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are cationic polymer nanocapsules encapsulating an oil-soluble active ingredient, and a cosmetic composition containing the same. The cationic polymer nanocapsules have a molecular weight of 5,000-100,000, a surface potential of 5-100 mV and a particle size of 50-500 nm. Also, disclosed is a cosmetic composition containing said cationic polymer nanocapsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Amorepacific Corporation
    Inventors: Yong Jin Kim, Jin Woong Kim, Ju Hee Ryu, Jong Won Shim, Jun Oh Kim, Ih Seop Chang
  • Patent number: 8877224
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating or preventing a cardiac arrhythmia in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: CorMatrix Cardiovascular, Inc
    Inventors: Robert G. Matheny, Beecher C. Lewis
  • Patent number: 8877234
    Abstract: The invention relates to clear, liquid preservatives, which contain a) one or several 1-hydroxy-4-methyl-6-alkyl-2(1H)-pyridones and/or one or several salts thereof, wherein alkyl represents a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1-12 carbon atoms, and b) one or several alcohols containing one or several aromatic groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) Limited
    Inventors: Waltraud Simsch, {dot over (P)}eter Klug, Sonja Klein
  • Patent number: 8871185
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lip makeup composition comprising at least one resin chosen from rosins, rosin derivatives and hydrocarbon-based resins, and mixtures thereof, wherein the at least one resin has a number-average molecular mass of less than or equal to 10,000 g/mol, and wherein the lip makeup composition is capable of forming a film with a resistance to oil of greater than or equal to 50%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Xavier Blin, Shaoxiang Lu, Hy Si Bui
  • Patent number: 8871232
    Abstract: A wipe that includes a bacteriostatic agent that contains cations having an affinity for the negatively charged cell walls of bacteria is provided. The affinity of the bacteriostatic agent for the bacteria allows the wipe to capture bacteria, thereby removing them from a surface and also inhibiting their spread to other surfaces that may contact the wipe. Of particular advantage, the bacteriostatic agent may help protect against the spread or infection of pathogens without the use of chemicals, such as antiseptics or antibiotics. Still further, the wipe of the present invention also contains a solvatochromatic indicator that undergoes a color change in the presence of a broad spectrum of bacteria. Thus, when the wipe captures bacteria, the indicator undergoes a color change that signals to the user that the wipe is functioning properly. The lack of a color change may likewise provide the user with the assurance that the area is generally free of bacteria and clean.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie M. Martin, John Gavin MacDonald, Bao Trong Do
  • Patent number: 8858968
    Abstract: Use of the combination of the tyrosine-arginine dipeptide or derivatives thereof and of niacinamide as a substance P antagonist for treating red blotches on the skin, skin oedema and sensitive skin. Use of this combination for the preparation of a composition for use in treating disorders associated with an excess synthesis and/or release of substance P.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Anthony Potin
  • Patent number: 8840911
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to moisturizing hand sanitizers including alcohols that are effective in killing microorganisms while providing a moisturizing benefit to the user's skin. More particularly, the alcohol-based hand sanitizers include a high internal phase emulsion which allows moisturizers or skin protectants such as emollients and/or silicones to be stably incorporated into the sanitizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Ann Flugge-Berendes, Scott W. Wenzel, Corey Thomas Cunningham
  • Patent number: 8834935
    Abstract: A bone graft or biocomposite for treating osseous defects and neogenesis of bone which is a composite of a biodegradable polymer and granules of beta-tricalciumphosphate, further comprising as active ingredient and embedded in the biodegradable polymer a physiologically effective amount of underglycosylated recombinant human BSP as a multi-dental clathrate with a basic organic compound which simulataneously is active as a plasticizer for the biodegradable polymer. The biocomposite is moldable and shapeable, hardens rapidly in situ when placed by surgery or prosthetic dentistry and which furthers osseous repair and the healing of damage or diseased tissues and lesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Armbruster Biotechnology GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Paul Armbruster, Rolf Briant
  • Patent number: 8778363
    Abstract: To provide an oil-in-water emulsion skin care cosmetic composition which, without the addition of a pharmaceutical agent and a film-forming agent or the like thereto, effects an excellent elastic or resilient feeling to skin and is excellent in non-stickiness and stability. An oil-in-water emulsion skin care cosmetic composition, comprising (a) a paraffin wax and/or a polyethylene wax, (b) a microcrystalline wax, and (c) an animal/plant-derived wax which contains, as the main ingredient thereof, an ester of a higher fatty acid having from 20 to 32 carbon atoms and an alcohol having from 28 to 34 carbon atoms, and has a melting point of from 75 to 100° C., in which the ratio of component (a) to component (b) is from 70/30 to 95/5 (by mass).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Rie Yamamoto, Kazuhiko Fujiwara, Ayumi Asai, Tomomi Furukawara
  • Patent number: 8771659
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium: from 0.1% to 2% by weight of at least one starch, and from 0.1% to 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one diester of a carboxylic acid comprising 8 to 30 carbon atoms and of polyethylene glycol. The cosmetic compositions provides a fondant texture, and these compositions rinse out easily. Hair treated with this composition has a soft feel, free of residue. These compositions are may be used for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Véronique Mahe, Jean-Michel Sturla
  • Patent number: 8771650
    Abstract: This invention relates to inducible release vehicle comprised of crosslinked carbohydrates or proteins and an active ingredient. The release is induced by an external stimulus, e.g. an enzyme such as amylase. Such a vehicle can particularly be used in an applications for preventing microbial decay or combating microbial infections. Other uses are for oral applications such as providing anti-caries or flavoring compounds and for pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNO
    Inventors: Henricus Matheus Wilhelmus Maria Thijssen, Roy Christiaan Montijn, Johannes Wilhelmus Timmermans, Theodoor Maximiliaan Slaghek, Jacobus Johannes Frederik van Veen, Johannes Wilhelmus Leonardus Boumans
  • Patent number: 8771649
    Abstract: This invention relates to inducible release vehicle comprised of crosslinked carbohydrates or proteins and an active ingredient. The release is induced by an external stimulus, e.g. an enzyme such as amylase. Such a vehicle can particularly be used in applications for preventing microbial decay or combating microbial infections. Other uses are for oral applications such as providing antdaries or flavoring compounds and for pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNO
    Inventors: Henricus Matheus Wilhelmus Maria Thijssen, Roy Christiaan Montijn, Johannes Wilhelmus Timmermans, Theodoor Maximiliaan Slaghek, Jacobus Johannes Frederick van Veen, Johannes Wilhelmus Leonardus Boumans
  • Patent number: 8771733
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for oral administration in solid dosage forms are described. The compositions comprise an effective amount of a drug compound in the form of a salt, wherein the drug salt is characterized by conversion to a less soluble form of the drug compound under certain pH conditions, and an anti-nucleating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Maria T. Cruanes, Wei Xu, Laura M. Artino, Honggang Zhu
  • Patent number: 8771749
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stable bicarbonate ion-containing drug solution, particularly a bicarbonate-containing drug solution for dialysis in which the stability has been improved by the presence of a phosphate ion. Further, the invention relates to a drug solution for acute blood purification, particularly a dialysate and a substitution liquid for acute blood purification to be mixed before use containing the drug solution. Still further, the invention relates to a dialysate and a substitution liquid for acute blood purification to be mixed before use in which the formation of insoluble fine particles or precipitates is prevented for a long time after mixing and with which hypokalemeia and hypophosphatemia are not caused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignees: National University Corporation Chiba University, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeto Oda, Tomohito Sadahiro, Masataka Nakamura, Syuichi Tanaka, Shogo Tokuoka, Hiroya Otani
  • Patent number: 8765822
    Abstract: A composition in the form of a positive latex includes: a) 50-80 wt. % of at least one cross-linked, branched, or linear organic polymer (P), b) 5-10 wt. % of a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifying system (S1), c) 5-45 wt. % of at least one oil, and d) 0-5 wt. % of water. Between 0.01 mol. % and 10 mol. % of the monomeric patterns of the monomer P include at least one neutral monomer of formula (I): C(R1)(R3)?C(R2)—C(?O)—O—(CH2—CH2—O)n—R4 (I) wherein the radicals R1, R2 and R3, which are the same or different, independently represent a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl radical including between 1 and 4 carbon atoms, the radical R4 represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic radical including between 6 and 30 carbon atoms, and n represents a number between 1 and 50. A production method and use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Societe d'Exploitation de Produits pour les Industries Chimiques SEPPIC
    Inventors: Olivier Braun, Paul Mallo
  • Patent number: 8758787
    Abstract: An insect repellent material includes a carrier such as a polyethylene, a molecular sieve or zeolite material, and a repellent such as geraniol. The molecular sieve/zeolite material provides the insect repellent material with a slow-release quality and also permits the carrier to hold more insect repellent than it would otherwise if so desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Fasst Products, LLC.
    Inventors: Herman L. Friend, E. Cole Nelson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8754083
    Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an aldehyde-based biocidal compound, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Freddie L. Singleton
  • Patent number: 8748427
    Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an aldehyde-based biocidal compound, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Freddie L. Singleton