Patents Examined by Caralynne Helm
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Patent number: 10004693Abstract: The invention relates to liquid pharmaceutical formulations for oral administration with the modified release of active principle(s), excluding amoxicillin, said formulations consisting of suspensions of coated particles of active principles (microcapsules). According to the invention, the microcapsules constituting the disperse phase of the suspension are designed to allow the modified release of the active principle(s) according to a profile that does not change during the storage of the liquid suspension. To do this the inventors propose the selection of a specific coating composition for the microcapsules which consists of at least four components that allow these microcapsules to be stored in water without modifying their properties of modified release of the active principle, this liquid phase furthermore being saturated with active principle(s).Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Flamel Ireland LimitedInventors: Catherine Castan, Florence Guimberteau, Rémi Meyrueix
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Patent number: 9855197Abstract: Zinc oxide coated with silicon oxide of the present invention is zinc oxide which is coated with silicon oxide wherein surfaces of zinc oxide particles are coated with silicon oxide coatings, and the coated zinc oxide particles comprises at least one element selected from a group consisting of Mg, Ca, and Ba.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: SUMITOMO OSAKA CEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Tetsuro Itagaki, Syunsuke Suma, Gaku Fujihashi
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Patent number: 9844611Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide adhesion barriers having anti-adhesion and tissue fixating properties. The adhesion barriers are formed of fatty acid based films. The fatty acid-based films may be formed from fatty acid-derived biomaterials. The films may be coated with, or may include, tissue fixating materials to create the adhesion barrier. The adhesion barriers are well tolerated by the body, have anti-inflammation properties, fixate, well to tissue, and have a residence time sufficient to prevent post-surgical adhesions.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Swanick, Joe Bienkiewicz, Joseph Ferraro, Paul Martakos, Keith M. Faucher, Alicia Dale
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Patent number: 9833391Abstract: In one embodiment, a stable personal-care composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion may comprise a hydrocarbon wax, a polar oil, and a non-emulsifying silicone elastomer. In another embodiment, a stable personal-care composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion may comprise a hydrocarbon wax and a polar oil. The weight ratio of the hydrocarbon wax to the polar oil is from about 0.01 to about 0.5. The personal-care composition allows for previously unattainable levels of polar oils and/or aqueous phase within a water-in-oil emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Laurie Ellen Breyfogle, Paul Robert Tanner, Joseph Michael Zukowski
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Patent number: 9826736Abstract: A disinfectant wipe and disinfectant composition which exhibits exceptional antimicrobial activities as a result of the synergistic combination of a quaternary ammonium salts and 1,2-alkandiol is provided. The wipe is pre-impregnated with a disinfectant composition which comprises a quaternary ammonium salt, a 1,2-alkanediol with 5-10 carbon atoms, a glycol ether, a surfactant, a pH regulating agent, and water, and optionally alcohol. A method of preparation and a process for disinfecting a surface with the wipe composition are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Professional Disposables International, Inc.Inventors: Lisa A. Napolitano, Phyllis Vitolo, Michael V. Monticello, Travis Duong, Roy Blank
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Patent number: 9814684Abstract: The invention relates to liquid pharmaceutical formulations for oral administration with the modified release of active principle(s), excluding amoxicillin, said formulations consisting of suspensions of coated particles of active principles (microcapsules). According to the invention, the microcapsules constituting the disperse phase of the suspension are designed to allow the modified release of the active principle(s) according to a profile that does not change during the storage of the liquid suspension. To do this the inventors propose the selection of a specific coating composition for the microcapsules which consists of at least four components that allow these microcapsules to be stored in water without modifying their properties of modified release of the active principle, this liquid phase furthermore being saturated with active principle(s).Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: FLAMEL IRELAND LIMITEDInventors: Catherine Castan, Florence Guimberteau, Rémi Meyrueix
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Patent number: 9801913Abstract: A barrier layer and corresponding method of making provide anti-inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and anti-adhesion functionality for a medical device implantable in a patient. The barrier layer can be combined with a medical device structure to provide anti-adhesion characteristics, in addition to improved healing, non-inflammatory, and anti-inflammatory response. The barrier layer is generally formed of a naturally occurring oil, or an oil composition formed in part of a naturally occurring oil, that is at least partially cured forming a cross-linked gel. In addition, the oil composition can include a therapeutic agent component, such as a drug or other bioactive agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck, Keith Faucher, Philip McNamara
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Patent number: 9801982Abstract: A barrier device is formed of a barrier component that can exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, non-inflammatory properties, and/or adhesion-limiting properties, as well as generate a modulated healing effect on injured tissue. The barrier component can be a non-polymeric cross-linked gel derived at least in part from a fatty acid compound, and may include a therapeutic agent. The barrier device can have anchoring locations to provide an area on the barrier device to interface with an anchoring mechanism. The anchoring locations can include openings and/or anchor elements. The barrier device can also include truss structures that provide additional strength to the barrier component. The barrier device is implantable in a patient for short term or long term applications, and can include controlled release of the therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2008Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Steve A. Herweck, Joseph Ferraro, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Anthony Richard Horton
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Patent number: 9789057Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation to treat vaginal conditions in a human patient comprises: at least one active agent; a modified release dosage form which provides extended release of the anti-infective agent upon vaginal administration to the patient; and wherein the formulation, when containing a total dose of the anti-infective agent of about 25 ?g to about 500 mg based on the active agent will produce a plasma concentration versus time curve (ng/mL versus hours) having an area under the curve (AUC) of less than about 600 ng/mL·hr.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Perrigo Pharma International Designated Activity CompanyInventors: Thomas C. Riley, R. Saul Levinson, Robert C. Cuca, Elio Mariani
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Patent number: 9782416Abstract: Provided are immediate or prolonged administration of certain potassium ATP (KATP) channel openers to a subject to achieve novel pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, therapeutic, physiological, metabolic and compositional outcomes in the treatment of diseases or conditions involving KATP channels. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations, methods of administration and dosing of KATP channel openers that achieve these outcomes and reduce the incidence of adverse effects in treated individuals. Further provided are method of co-administering KATP channel openers with other drugs to treat diseases of humans and animals.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Essentialis, Inc.Inventor: Neil Madison Cowen
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Patent number: 9770442Abstract: The invention provides amphiphilic biocompatible copolymers which have a hydrophilic backbone and pendant hydrophobic groups. The polymers form nanoscale molecular aggregates in aqueous environments, which have hydrophobic interiors within which anticancer drugs may be solubilized. The polymers optionally feature attached antibodies, receptor ligands, and other targeting moieties which mediate adherence of the drug-carrying aggregates to targeted cancer cells.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: AllExcel Inc.Inventors: Anil Diwan, Ann Louise Onton, Jayant G. Tatake
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Patent number: 9744130Abstract: The invention relates to respirable dry particles that contain one or more divalent metal cations, such as magnesium, in an amount of less than 3% by weight, and to dry powders that contain the respirable particles. The dry particles can further contain an active agent, or can be used as carrier particles to deliver an active agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Pulmatrix Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Lipp, Jean C. Sung
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Patent number: 9737606Abstract: This invention provides for biocompatible, biodegradable eye drop pharmaceutical formulations useful for the treatment of ocular indications. In particular, tocopherols and their esters of low water solubility, notably ?-tocopheryl acetate, are exceptional vehicles for biocompatible, nonirritating topical eye drop formulations that provide sustained release of active agents.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Ramscor, Inc.Inventors: Vernon G. Wong, Louis L. Wood
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Patent number: 9700504Abstract: Disclosed herein is an intradermal pharmaceutical composition for application to the scalp of a person for improving the bodily appearance comprising plurality of growth factors, peptides and nourishing complex in an amount effective to treat or to prevent hair loss by stimulating hair follicles and promoting hair growth, where such hair growth improves the bodily appearance of the said person.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Inventors: Debraj Shome, Rinky Kapoor
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Patent number: 9682043Abstract: This invention pertains to a method of preparing mixed phase co-crystals of active agents with one or more materials that allows the modification of the active agent to a new physical/crystal form with unique properties useful for the delivery of the active agent, as well as compositions comprising the mixed phase co-crystals.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: MedCrystalForms, LLCInventor: David Goldman
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Patent number: 9668971Abstract: The subject of the invention is a veterinary product or a nutrition product intended in particular for the prevention and treatment of hypocalcaemia in ruminant animals. The product is in the form of a bolus comprising calcium chloride and an effervescent mixture. Advantageously, the bolus enables a high bioavailability of the calcium and does not cause lesions on the digestive tract of the animal.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: HY-NUTRITIONInventors: Anca L. Laza-Knoerr, Julien Bonte
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Patent number: 9662403Abstract: Provided herein are micellic assemblies comprising a plurality of copolymers. In certain instances, micellic assemblies provided herein are pH sensitive particles.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignees: University of Washington, PhaseRx, Inc.Inventors: Patrick S. Stayton, Allan S. Hoffman, Anthony Convertine, Craig L. Duvall, Danielle Benoit, Robert Overell, Paul H. Johnson, Anna S. Gall, Mary G. Prieve, Amber E. E. Paschal, Charbel Diab, Priyadarsi De
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Patent number: 9655855Abstract: The invention concerns a storage stable pharmaceutical formulation comprising preferably two active compounds in a non-swellable diffusion matrix, whereby the compounds are released from the matrix in a sustained, invariant and, if several compounds are present, independent manner and the matrix is determined with respect to its substantial release characteristics by ethylcellulose and at least one fatty alcohol. The invention also concerns methods for producing such pharmaceutical formulations.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Purdue Pharma L.P.Inventors: Bianca Brögmann, Silke Mühlau, Christof Spitzley
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Patent number: 9642792Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a W/O/W emulsion having temporal stability, which comprises a water soluble active component in an inner aqueous phase, and a method for producing the same. This invention makes it possible to provide a W/O/W emulsion having temporal stability by incorporating a water soluble active component in an inner aqueous phase, a solid oil component and a silicone surfactant in an oil phase, and a water soluble polymer in an outer aqueous phase.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Iwao Tatsuguchi, Tatsuo Matsuoka
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Patent number: 9642785Abstract: Provided are a silicon-oxide-coated zinc oxide capable of suppressing the elution of zinc ions from zinc oxide particles, a method for manufacturing the same, a silicon-oxide-coated-zinc-oxide-containing composition, and a cosmetic. The silicon-oxide-coated zinc oxide is a silicon-oxide-coated zinc oxide formed by coating the surfaces of zinc oxide particles with a silicon oxide coating, in which the average particle diameter of the zinc oxide particles is in a range of 1 nm or more and 50 nm or less, when the abundance ratio of silicon in the silicon oxide coating in a Q3 environment is indicated by Q3, and the abundance ratio in a Q4 environment is indicated by Q4, Q3+Q4?0.6 and Q4/(Q3+Q4)?0.5, and furthermore, the decomposition ratio of Brilliant Blue generated by the photocatalytic activity of the zinc oxide particles is 3% or less.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: SUMITOMO OSAKA CEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Tetsuro Itagaki, Yoshiki Kusahara, Gaku Fujihashi, Syunsuke Suma