Patents Examined by Barbara Frazier
  • Redispersible powder-dispersed cosmetic
    Patent number: 9241884
    Abstract: Provided is a redispersible powder-dispersed cosmetic which has a clear supernatant when unused, can exhibit good powder redispersibility when shaken upon use, has a good sensation, e.g., smoothness and non-stickiness, upon application to the skin, and has an excellent effect of dissolving/removing keratotic plugs. The cosmetic is characterized by comprising (A) succinic acid and/or a salt thereof, (B) bentonite and (C) a hydrophilic surfactant. Particularly preferably, the cosmetic additionally comprises a cellulose powder. It is preferred that the component (A), i.e., succinic acid and/or the salt thereof, is contained in an amount of 0.01 to 10.0 mass % relative to the total amount of the cosmetic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Masayuki Shirao, Shigeru Mugikura
  • Treatment of pulmonary hypertension with leukotriene inhibitors
    Patent number: 9233089
    Abstract: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) can be prevented in persons susceptible to the diseases and PAH patients can be treated by administering an effective dose of a leukotriene inhibitor. Suitable inhibitors include leukotriene A4 hydrolase (LTA4H) inhibitors, leukotriene B4 receptor (BLT1/BLT2) antagonists, 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitors, and 5-lipoxygenase activating protein (FLAP) inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Mark R. Nicolls, Wen Tian, Jayakumar Rajadas
  • Non-dusty, free flowing, storage stable solid composition and a process for its preparation
    Patent number: 9220271
    Abstract: A solid water dispersible granular composition of pesticide comprising up to 50% of at least one pesticide from pyrethroid class, more particularly a highly viscous liquid pyrethroid insecticide, permethrin, having the properties of excellent dispersibility and suspensibility, as well as the process of preparation of the composition are disclosed. Also the improved storage stability, dispersibility and suspensibility properties are discussed for this granular composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: UPL Limited
    Inventors: Jaidev Rajnikant Shroff, Vikram Rajnikant Shroff, Prakash Mahadev Jadhav, Sujata Dhondiram Desai
  • Drink for the rapid replacement of calcium ions in the blood stream
    Patent number: 9216196
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage that provides rapid uptake of calcium ions into the blood stream in less than ten minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventor: Erlinda Handal Vega
  • Nail-hardening cosmetic composition, use of aldehydes to harden and strengthen nails, and method for applying same
    Patent number: 9211242
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition for nails containing a concentration less than or equal to 1 wt % of at least one monoaldehyde of the formula (I): R—CHO, where R is C5-C12 linear alkyl radical or a C5-C12 alkenyl with an unconjugated double bond to the —CHO aldehyde group, as nail hardening agent, and provided in the form of a colored or colorless fingernail polish, a polish undercoat, a peelable polish, a beauty oil, an emulsion or an aqueous solution, or a gel. Also the use of aldehydes of the formula (I) for hardening and strengthening nails and to a method for applying same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: FIABILA
    Inventors: Christine Renard, Xavier Bonnevie
  • Composition and/or method for preventing onset and/or recurrence of cardiovascular events
    Patent number: 9198892
    Abstract: Provided are composition and/or methods useful in preventing onset and/or recurrence of cardiovascular events, especially in patients who have escaped the unstable period after cardiovascular angioplasty or in hyperlipidemia patients who have been treated with HMG-CoA RI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: MOCHIDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro Yokoyama, Hideki Origasa, Masunori Matsuzaki, Yuji Matsuzawa, Yasushi Saito, Yuichi Ishikawa, Shinichi Oikawa, Jun Sasaki, Hitoshi Hishida, Hiroshige Itakura, Toru Kita, Akira Kitabatake, Noriaki Nakaya, Toshiie Sakata, Kazuyuki Shimada, Kunio Shirato
  • Active ingredient combinations having insecticidal and acaricidal properties
    Patent number: 9198424
    Abstract: The novel active ingredient combinations which consist of the compounds of the formula (I) in combination with further active insecticidal ingredients (II) are very suitable for control of animal pests such as insects and/or unwanted acarids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Christian Funke, Heike Hungenberg, Rüdiger Fischer
  • Malodor neutralizing compositions comprising bornyl acetate or isobornyl acetate
    Patent number: 9200241
    Abstract: Composition comprising bornyl or isobornyl acetate and certain acids are effective for reducing malodors. The acids have the formula R—COOH in which R is C1-5 alkyl or R is C3 or C4 alkylene optionally phenyl-substituted. These compositions can be used in perfumed products, household products and personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Robertet, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen V. Dente, Ketrin Leka Basile, Brian Fielder, Garry Johnson
  • Photo-crosslinkable antifouling compositions, films obtained from said compositions, and corresponding uses
    Patent number: 9193872
    Abstract: Photo-crosslinkable antifouling compositions, in particular antibacterial, antifungal and anti-algae ones, which include the combination of at least one telechelic oligoisoprene of a particular formula with an agent for crosslinking the oligoisoprene. The antifouling film is obtained by applying a thin layer of such a liquid composition on a substrate and is crosslinked at room temperature by exposure to visible and/or UV radiations. The film can be used for preventing the occurrence of a biofilm on any surface in a humid or aqueous environment, and can be used as an additive for preparing materials with a view to imparting bacteriostatic and/or bactericidal properties thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignees: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS), UNIVERSITE DU MAINE
    Inventors: Claude Bunel, Irene Campistron, Claire Hellio, Rachid Jellali, Albert Laguerre, Jean-Luc Mouget, Jean-Francois Pilard
  • Performance enhancing composition and use thereof
    Patent number: 9180140
    Abstract: The performance of a mammal, manifested as a reduced oxygen uptake (VO2) during physical exercise, can be enhanced by administering to said mammal a non-toxic amount of nitrate and/or nitrite. Liquid, semi-solid and solid snack and food products and nutritional supplements, such as sport drinks are made available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Heartbeet Ltd.
    Inventors: Jon Lundberg, Eddie Weitzberg
  • Cosmetic composition for nails and the use of an isosorbide derivative
    Patent number: 9180317
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition for nails containing a plasticizer of natural origin, a derivative of sorbitol, and the use of isosorbide diester as a plasticizer in cosmetic compositions for nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: FIABILA
    Inventors: Olivier Nouguerede, Francisco Martinez
  • Composition and methods for enhancing surface reflectance
    Patent number: 9180208
    Abstract: Microspheres, typically sterile, inert, silica glass microspheres, are dispersed in a carrier suitable for use relative to the object to be imaged and analyzed. In the case of ophthalmic imaging, an ophthalmically-acceptable gel is used and the resulting composition is dispensed into a mammalian eye. The gel and microspheres dispersed therein coat and conform to the surface of the eye. The microspheres enhance reflectance from the eye which improves signal-to-noise ratio and improves imaging quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: i SONIC Medical Corporation
    Inventor: Pierre Bitoun
  • Antimicrobial composition
    Patent number: 9149035
    Abstract: An antiseptic composition suitable for use on skin and wounds comprising a source of an antimicrobial agent and an agent which disrupts biofilms. More, particularly the invention relates to a composition capable of providing effective antimicrobial activity while at the same time avoiding wound and skin irritation and retardation of wound healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Steven L. Percival, Phillip G. Bowler, David Parsons
  • Method of eliminating cat urine odor
    Patent number: 9149019
    Abstract: A method of eliminating cat urine odor. A CO2 generating mixture of carboxylic acid and a base is placed into a container and cat litter that is comprised of an absorbent material is placed over the top. During the deodorizing process of the cat urine, carbon dioxide is generated to enhance the deodorizing effect of the absorbent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: JMR, LC
    Inventor: William Curt Everhart
  • Cosmetic compositions containing substituted azole and methods for alleviating the signs of photoaged skin
    Patent number: 9144538
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for alleviating the signs of photoaged skin containing a substituted azole. Methods for alleviating the signs of photoaged skin that include applying a cosmetic composition comprising substituted azole to a target UV-exposed skin surface. The substituted azole compound present in the cosmetic composition may be 1-phenylimidazole, 4-phenylimidazole or a combination thereof. An effective amount of the cosmetic composition is applied to the target skin surface for a period of time sufficient to alleviate at least one sign of photoaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Supriya Punyani Bareja, Stevan David Jones, John Erich Oblong, Kevin John Mills, John Crist Bierman
  • Cosmetic compositions containing substituted azole and methods for improving the appearance of aging skin
    Patent number: 9138393
    Abstract: Methods of improving the appearance of aging skin that include applying a cosmetic composition to a target skin surface having one or more signs of aging. The cosmetic composition includes a substituted azole. In some instances, the substituted azole compound is 1-phenylimidazole, 4-phenylimidazole, or combinations thereof. An effective amount of the cosmetic composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of at least one sign of aging skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Supriya Punyani Bareja, Stevan David Jones, John Erich Oblong, Kevin John Mills, John Crist Bierman
  • Manicure composition
    Patent number: 9132070
    Abstract: Provided is a manicure composition of a French nail type which has less disturbance of the lines brought about by a base color and a topcoat and is quickly dried, which does not cause dew condensation on the coating film under a moist environment for coating and has less leveling and less irregular color and which is excellent in a drying property, an adhesive property, flexibility, a masking property, a finished property, a discharge performance and a restirring property. The above manicure composition comprises at least ethanol and propylene glycol monomethyl ether as a solvent, titanium oxide A having an average primary particle diameter of 200 to 400 nm, titanium oxide B having an average primary particle diameter of 10 to 80 nm, an acrylic resin, polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane and a plasticizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI PENCIL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Takayuki Hayakawa, Masaaki Morita
  • Methods and compositions for control of cabbage looper,
    Patent number: 9125406
    Abstract: The invention provides in part dialkoxybenzene compounds for controlling infestation by a Trichoplusia ni, and methods thereof. The compounds include a compound of Formula I: where R1 may be methyl, ethyl, propyl, n-butyl, isopentyl (3-methylbutyl) or allyl; R2 may be at positions 2, 3 or 4 and may be H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, n-butyl, isopentyl (3-methylbutyl) or allyl; and R3 may be optionally present at positions 2, 3 and 4, and is allyl; except that when R2 is at position 2, R3 if present is at position 3, and when R2 is at position 3, R3 if present is at positions 2 or 4, and when R2 is at position 4, R3 if present is at position 2, and when R2 is at position 4 and R3, if present, has reacted with an OH group at position 1 in a Markovnikov sense, then R3 becomes R4, a dihydrofuran.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignees: Simon Fraser University, The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Erika Plettner, Murray Bruce Isman
  • Use of kauranes compounds in the manufacture of medicament
    Patent number: 9125877
    Abstract: The invention relates the pharmaceutical use of kaurene compounds of formula (1) in treating and preventing coronary disease, stroke, cerebral ischemia and arrhythmia etc. The said compounds also have significant protecting effects against cerebral ischemic infarction. Wherein R1: hydrogen, hydroxyl or alkoxy R2: carboxyl, carboxylate, acyl halides, aldehyde, methylhydroxyl, and ester, acylamide, acyl or ether group hydrolysable to carboxyl. R3, R4, R5, R6, R8: independently, oxygen, hydroxyl, methylhydroxyl, and ester or alkyloxymethyl group hydrolysable to methylhydroxyl, R7: methyl, hydroxyl, and ester or alkyloxymethyl hydrolysable to methylhydroxyl, R9: methylene or oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Wen Tan
  • Pharmaceutically active isoindoline derivatives
    Patent number: RE45685
    Abstract: Isoindolin-1-one and Isoindoline-1,3-dione substituted in the 2-position with an ?-(3,4-disubstituted phenyl)alkyl group and in the 4- and/or 5-position with a nitrogen-containing group are inhibitors of, and thus useful in the treatment of disease states mediated by, TNF? and phosphodiesterase. A typical embodiment is 2-[1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4,5-diaminoisoindoline-1,3-dione.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventors: Hon-Wah Man, George W. Muller