Patents Examined by Blessing M. Fubara
  • Drug delivery system for the delivery of antiviral agents
    Patent number: 11419817
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel implant drug delivery systems for long-acting delivery of antiviral drugs. These compositions are useful for the treatment or prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Stephanie Elizabeth Barrett, Marian E. Gindy, Li Li, Ryan S. Teller, Seth P. Forster
  • Hemostatic paste and methods of making thereof
    Patent number: 11413192
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flowable hemostatic paste comprising a crosslinked carboxymethyl cellulose and at least one non-toxic dispersant. More specifically the present invention relates to a hemostatic paste containing citric acid cross-linked CMC, which is suspended or dispersed as a powder in a mixture of a first non-toxic glycerol-containing hygroscopic dispersant and a second non-toxic alcohol functionalized dispersant comprising propylene glycol or 1,3-butanediol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignees: Guangzhou Bioseal Co., Ltd., Johnson & Johnson China Ltd., Ethicon Inc.
    Inventors: Dengmin Feng, Ling Teng, Yanhui Zhang, Guojun Ni, Yufu Li, Xiang Wan
  • Compositions and resulting hard capsules comprising hydrophilic coloring foodstuff concentrates
    Patent number: 11406601
    Abstract: An aqueous composition for making dip-molded comestible hard capsules comprising a film forming capsule base material and one or more colorants each consisting of a hydrophilic coloring foodstuff concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Capsugel Belgium NV
    Inventors: Hugues Straub, Stefaan Jaak Vanquickenborne
  • Hemostatic pad assembly kit and method
    Patent number: 11400180
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to agents and devices for promoting hemostasis and tissue sealing and, more particularly, to hemostatic pads comprising bioabsorbable scaffolds that can deliver lyophilized hemostasis promoting proteins, such as fibrinogen and thrombin, to a wound site or injured organ or tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph W. Hubbell, James Eckhardt, Jerome Riebman, Yufu Li, Michael Elser
  • Methods for applying a skin treatment
    Patent number: 11389561
    Abstract: The inventive subject matter provides kits, compositions and methods for treating or covering skin using a polymerizable formulation. The polymerizable formulation can include a first component including a siloxane polymer and a catalyst, and a second component including a siloxane polymer and a cross-linker. The first and second components, when combined, can form a film or seal having an elasticity that at least one of decreases the formation of fibroblasts, presses down blisters, decreases a biochemical cascade that promotes scar formation, compresses skin, and holds skin in a desired configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: DIRECT COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Shien-Lin Saber
  • Heterocyclic compounds and their uses
    Patent number: 11384053
    Abstract: Provided are certain pharmaceutical formulations of omecamtiv mecarbil and methods for their preparation and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: CYTOKINETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mingda Bi, Robert Kuehl
  • Natural composition for use in gynaecology
    Patent number: 11369632
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition based on components of natural origin, in particular ozonized olive oil and liquid vegetable extracts, for the topical treatment of vaginosis and/or vulvovaginitis of bacterial and/or fungal origin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Organicare LLC
    Inventors: Franco Papa, Renato Colognato
  • Anti-bacterial compositions
    Patent number: 11363814
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of managing messages in a trading network is provided. A set of user relationships between a first user and one or more second users authorized to act on behalf of the first user is stored. A trading message regarding a trading order submitted on behalf of the first user is received from a trading system. The trading message is communicated to the first user. Each of the second users is identifying from the set of user relationships. For each of the identified second users, a carrier message is generated that includes the trading message and routing information associated with that second user. For each of the identified second users, the respective carrier message is communicated toward a user application associated with that second user based at least on the routing information included in the respective carrier message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventor: Jan Willem Toebes
  • Acid perfluoro-free self-foaming facial cleanser composition
    Patent number: 11364190
    Abstract: A self-foaming cleansing composition are provided. The self-foaming composition includes a) from about 0.5% to about 10% wt. % of one or more volatile silicone oils; b) from about 0.5% to about 25% wt. % of one or more surfactants stable at low pH; c) from about at least 1.2% of one or more polymers with suspending properties; d) from about 0.5% to about 5% wt % of one or more thickeners; e) from about 0.5% to about 15% wt. % of one organic acid as cosmetic active ingredient; the self-foaming cleansing composition having a pH in between about 3.4 and 5; the self-foaming cleansing composition starting to foam immediately after application of the compositions onto the skin; wherein the foaming cleansing composition is free of perfluoro compound; and wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the self-foaming cleansing composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nicholas David Stebbins, Susan Halpern Chirch, Ryuji Hara
  • Finger-moldable compositions capable of forming a free-standing coating
    Patent number: 11351108
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a finger-moldable composition capable of forming a free-standing coating and suitable for application to, for example, human lips. The composition includes a thermoplastic block copolymer that includes styrenated blocks. It further includes a sufficient amount of cosmetic oil to allow a human user to mold the composition readily with the user's fingers and form a free-standing film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Andrea E. Schott, Alexandra Farran, Anne-Laure Bernard, Erin McMullin
  • Cosmetic composition
    Patent number: 11337899
    Abstract: Provided herein is a cosmetic composition comprising gellant technology combined with at least two different gelling agents; neutralizing agent; colorant; and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Noxell Corporation
    Inventors: Ken Nguyen, Johanne Richard
  • Buccal, sublingual and intranasal delivery of fospropofol
    Patent number: 11331271
    Abstract: Methods for buccally, sublingually, or intranasally administering a prodrug of propofol to a subject in need of treatment thereof in an amount sufficient to deliver a therapeutically effective amount of propofol to the subject are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Barbara Slusher, Rana Rais, James Vornov
  • Pet food compositions
    Patent number: 11331336
    Abstract: Described herein are pet food compositions comprising: a beta glucan; and a pentacyclic triterpene; wherein the weight ratio of the beta glucan to the pentacyclic triterpene, is about 1:1. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Jackson, Dennis Jewell, Kiran Panickar
  • Pesticidally active mixtures
    Patent number: 11330820
    Abstract: Pesticidal mixtures including a pesticidally active compound I selected from: a) compound a) of formula (I). b) compound b) of formula (Ia), c) mixtures comprising compounds a) and b), and at least one further pesticidal active ingredient are disclosed. Methods and use of these mixtures for combating and controlling insects, acarids or nematodes in and on plants, and for protecting such plants being infested with pests are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Robert Reinhard, Tatjana Sikuljak, Pascal Bindschaedler, Karsten Koerber, Juergen Langewald
  • Vitamin supplement compositions with enhanced bioavailability
    Patent number: 11318150
    Abstract: A vitamin supplement composition that includes a complex with enhanced bioavailability having a vitamin B complex, wherein the vitamin B complex includes: (a) a first vitamin, wherein the first vitamin comprises a form of vitamin B6; (b) a second vitamin, wherein the second vitamin comprises a form of vitamin B9; (c) a third vitamin, wherein the third vitamin comprises a form of vitamin B12; and (d) wherein the first vitamin, the second vitamin, and the third vitamin cooperate synergistically to enhance bioavailability of the same. The present invention further includes a method of administering a vitamin supplement composition to an individual having, for example, MTHFR deficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventor: Michelle Ann Toothman
  • Tamper resistant dosage forms
    Patent number: 11304909
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical dosage forms, for example to a tamper resistant dosage form including an opioid analgesic, and processes of manufacture, uses, and methods of treatment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventors: William H. McKenna, Richard O. Mannion, Edward P. O'Donnell, Haiyong H. Huang
  • Tamper resistant dosage forms
    Patent number: 11304908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical dosage forms, for example to a tamper resistant dosage form including an opioid analgesic, and processes of manufacture, uses, and methods of treatment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventors: William H. McKenna, Richard O. Mannion, Edward P. O'Donnell, Haiyong H. Huang
  • Tamper resistant dosage forms
    Patent number: 11298322
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical dosage forms, for example to a tamper resistant dosage form including an opioid analgesic, and processes of manufacture, uses, and methods of treatment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventors: William H. McKenna, Richard O. Mannion, Edward P. O'Donnell, Haiyong H. Huang
  • Water-in-oil type emulsion cosmetic
    Patent number: 11298302
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-in-oil type emulsion cosmetic which has a fresh and smooth feeling to the touch; forms a uniform coating film once applied; can make skin unevenness such as pores look less prominent while covering discolorations such as age spots and freckles; and does not give an impression of thick application. The water-in-oil emulsion cosmetic is characterized by including (A) 0.1-10% by mass of a pigment-grade titanium dioxide and (B) 0.01-2% by mass of sodium acrylate grafted starch. It is preferred that this cosmetic further includes (C) spherical particles and/or (D) a silicone elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shoji Tajima, Tomoko Ikeda
  • Method and apparatus for treating bone fractures, and/or for fortifying and/or augmenting bone, including the provision and use of composite implants
    Patent number: 11291483
    Abstract: A composite implant comprising a bioabsorbable matrix material, an outer sheath of a textile comprising filaments; and a plurality of flexible reinforcing rods held together by the outer sheath; each of the flexible reinforcing rods have a plurality of filaments, and the filaments of the textile and the flexible reinforcing rods include a degradable or resorbable glass. Preferably, the filaments are present in the composite implant in an amount of 20 volume percent to 95 volume percent, based on the total volume of the composite implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: 206 ORTHO, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. D'Agostino, Andrew J. Carter, Arthur Watterson, Joseph P. Lane