Patents Examined by Benjamin Packard
  • Patent number: 9724309
    Abstract: The present invention provides a film-form preparation having a rapid dissolution profile in the mouth and sufficient film strength, and also having excellent appearance and feel. More specifically, the present invention provides a film-form preparation including: a water-soluble and a polar organic solvent-soluble edible polymer; and polar organic solvent-insoluble drug particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daisuke Asari, Mitsuhiko Hori, Takuya Shishido
  • Patent number: 9717686
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for delivery of therapeutic agents to a subject using multi-component liposomal systems. The methods include administration of a therapeutic liposome containing an active agent, followed by a administration of an attacking liposome that induces release of the agents from the therapeutic liposome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLC
    Inventors: Jun Yang, Stephen H. Wu, Cliff J. Herman
  • Patent number: 9713338
    Abstract: The invention provides multi-textured animal treats and methods for making the multi-textured animal treats. In a general aspect, the multi-textured animal treat includes one or more soft component comprising a mechanical joint that is wrapped around a hard component fixedly attached to the mechanical joint on the soft component. The soft component can include a mechanical joint alone or a combination of edible adhesives and a mechanical joint for providing an additional attachment mechanism to the hard component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: NESTEC SA
    Inventor: Yannick Mahe
  • Patent number: 9713642
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, pharmaceutical compositions, such as solid oral dosage forms, comprising itraconazole, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the same for treating disorders including, but not limited to, fungal infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: MAYNE PHARMA INTERNATIONAL PTY. LTD.
    Inventors: Stuart James Mudge, David Hayes, Stefan Lukas
  • Patent number: 9713330
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to deuterium-enriched aldehydes, compositions comprising deuterium-enriched aldehydes, and methods for slowing the rate of aldehyde autoxidation. In one aspect, the present invention provides a composition comprising a compound of structure 1: wherein: there are at least 6×1018 molecules of the aldehyde and Rx is hydrogen, wherein the deuterium isotope in Rx is in an amount greater than 0.10 percent of the hydrogen atoms present in Rx.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: DEUTERIA AGROCHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventor: Anthony W Czarnik
  • Patent number: 9701924
    Abstract: The present invention provides a perfuming composition that is free of ethanol and that is in the form of a transparent, clear microemulsion that contains a fragrance at a concentration of 0.5 to 50% by weight; a solvent at a concentration of 1 to 36% by weight; a non-ionic surfactant at a concentration of 1 to 35% by weight; an ionic surfactant at a concentration of 0 to 12% by weight, a cooling hydrotrope at a concentration of 0.01 to 12% by weight and water. Said microemulsions benefit from the presence of a cooling hydrotrope which allows lowering the amount of surfactant needed and provides a cooling effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Vera Tchakalova, Valeria Hafner
  • Patent number: 9700555
    Abstract: The present application describes pharmaceutical formulations of bromocriptine mesylate and methods of manufacturing and using such formulations. The formulations are useful for improving glycemic control in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: VeroScience LLC
    Inventors: Anthony H. Cincotta, Craig Michael Bowe, Paul Clark Stearns, Laura Jean Weston
  • Patent number: 9693939
    Abstract: Oral and dental care and cleaning agents are provided for use with an electric toothbrush. The oral and dental care and cleaning agent includes at least one polishing agent and at least one surfactant. A weight ratio of the at least one polishing agent to the at least one surfactant is less than or equal to six.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christel Adomat, Nicole Duschek, Claudia Hundeiker
  • Patent number: 9687443
    Abstract: Compositions useful for improving effectiveness of alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include carrier components, alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components, solubility enhancing components which aid in solubilizing the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components. In one embodiment, the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include alpha-2-adrenergic agonists. In another embodiment, the solubility enhancing components include carboxymethylcellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Graham, Peter Bakhit, Orest Olejnik
  • Patent number: 9687520
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for topical or transdermal delivery, including treatment and prevention of learning and memory disorders, and enhancement of learning or memory. In some cases, the composition may include nitric oxide, peptides, or both. The nitric oxide and/or peptide may be present within a first phase comprising a lecithin, such as phosphatidylcholine. In certain embodiments, the lecithin is present in liposomes, micelles, or other vesicles containing nitric oxide and/or peptide. The composition can take the form of a gel, a cream, a lotion, an ointment, a solution, a solid “stick,” etc., that can be rubbed or sprayed onto the skin. Other aspects of the present invention are generally directed to methods of making or using such compositions, methods of promoting such compositions, kits including such compositions, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Transdermal Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas V. Perricone
  • Patent number: 9675553
    Abstract: A drink for moderating blood glucose levels produced by a meal in a human subject suffering diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) the drink comprising: at least one water soluble or water dispersible compound selected from the group consisting of amino acids, peptides and proteins in a total amount of at least 8 g on a dry weight basis per serving of drink; aqueous liquid in an amount of from 70 ml to 400 ml (preferably in an amount of from 100 ml to 250 ml and more preferably from 125 ml to 175 ml) per serving, and wherein the drink exhibits shear banding when subject to the shear banding test herein described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Omniblend Innovation Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Walter Lichti, Peter Richard Wynter Best, Janena Frances Best, Gottfried Lichti
  • Patent number: 9668916
    Abstract: A conjunctival cover including an annular generally curved shell having a conjunctival portion structured to conform to and overly at least part of the conjunctiva of an eye. The annular generally partially spherical shell defines a generally central opening. The central opening is sized to leave a cornea of the eye substantially or partially uncovered when the conjunctival cover is applied to the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventor: Vance M. Thompson
  • Patent number: 9661830
    Abstract: Described herein are chewable articles intended to be provided to animals for purposes including dental cleaning, breath freshening, nutrition, administration to the animal of beneficial agents, satisfaction of the animal's urge to chew, and general enjoyment by the animal. The chews are made to be appetizing to the animal, to satisfy an urge to chew, to effect abrasive cleaning of the animal's teeth, to deliver one or more active agents to the oral cavity of the animal, or a combination of these. The chews have a resilient, chewable texture and are shaped to facilitate dental cleaning, to facilitate oral grasping by the animal, to appeal to human owners of the animal, to enhance the human-animal bond, or a combination of these. Also disclosed are apparatus and methods for making such chewable articles and for formulating and using them to effect dental health in animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Big Heart Pet, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Barnvos, John F. Berry, Melinda S. Cope, Mark Donatucci, Davor Juravic, Oscar Ortiz, Sergio Alberto Jimenez-Marquez
  • Patent number: 9655858
    Abstract: The present invention provides a simple and improved dose form that is capable of providing a controlled release of GABAB receptor agonist contained in the core thereof. The invention also provides methods of administering the dosage form and of treating conditions that are therapeutically responsive to GABAB receptor agonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Osmotica Kereskedelmi es Szolgaltato KFT
    Inventors: Glenn A. Meyer, Cristian R. Franco, Gustavo A. Fischbein, Alejandro A. Aguilar, Claude E. Wright
  • Patent number: 9642865
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of inhibiting angiogenesis, and treating or preventing a disease or disorder (or symptoms thereof) associated with angiogenesis, wherein an anti-angiogenesis compound is administered to a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Jun Liu, Curtis Chong, David J. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 9636301
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel in vitro release assay for the accurate, reproducible quantitation of vincristine sulfate release from liposomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Thomas Philip Weber
  • Patent number: 9630964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluoro-9-methyl-?-carbolines, their preparation as well as their medical use and pharmaceutical compositions containing fluoro-9-methyl-?-carbolines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Audiocure Pharma GMBH
    Inventors: Hans Rommelspacher, Christoph Enzensperger
  • Patent number: 9616042
    Abstract: A nutrient composition comprises an essential nutrient in which at least one exchangeable H atom is 2H and/or at least one C atom is 13C. The nutrient is thus protected from, inter alia, active oxygen species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Retrotope, Inc.
    Inventor: Mikhail Sergeevich Shchepinov
  • Patent number: 9616005
    Abstract: Method of manufacturing a dental bleaching device including a dental bleaching composition and a barrier layer. The bleaching composition includes a dental bleaching agent, a generally linear high molecular weight polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) and/or polyethylene oxide (PEO) tissue adhesion agent that imparts adhesiveness, a rheology-modifying agent such as fumed silica or fumed alumina that reduces or eliminates stringiness otherwise caused by the high molecular weight PVP and/or PEO, and a carrier. The barrier layer may comprise a dental tray or strip. Dental treatment devices including a barrier layer and a quantity of the dental bleaching composition positioned adjacent to the barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter M. Allred
  • Patent number: 9616038
    Abstract: A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful for any of a variety of applications provided herein, such as maintaining, enhancing, and/or improving health, nutrition, and/or another condition of a subject, and/or cognitive, learning, and/or memory function. A magnesium-counter ion composition provided herein may be useful for administration to a subject presenting magnesium deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ALS, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, migraine, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and/or hypertension. A kit, method, and other associated technology are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Neurocentria, Inc.
    Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao