Patents Examined by Daniel F Coughlin
  • Patent number: 8679461
    Abstract: The use of hesperetin of formula (I) is described wherein the hesperetin of formula (I) is in the form of a (2S)-enantiomer, (2R)-enantiomer or any desired mixture of the two enantiomers, a salt of hesperetin of formula (I), —a mixture comprising or consisting of two or more salts of the hesperetin of formula (I), or a mixture comprising or consisting of hesperetin of formula (I) and one or more salts of hesperetin of formula (I) for enhancing the sweet taste of a sweet-tasting substance or sweet olfactory impression of a flavoring which gives a sweet olfactory impression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Symrise AG
    Inventors: Jakob Ley, Guenter Kindel, Susanne Paetz, Thomas Riess, Martin Haug, Ralph Schmidtmann, Gerhard Krammer
  • Patent number: 8652510
    Abstract: Cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions comprise a mixture of two cyanoacrylate monomers, including 2-octyl cyanoacrylate and n-butyl cyanoacrylate. The monomers are stabilized and sterilized by irradiation, and do not substantially increase in viscosity after sterilization or after two years of shelf storage. These compositions have anti-microbial properties, and may be used to close wounds as well as secure catheters inserted into the body in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Adhezion Biomedical, LLC
    Inventors: Sheng Zhang, Rafael Ruiz, Sr.
  • Patent number: 8647606
    Abstract: A device that may be placed on a fingertip for treating an oral cavity. The device may be made from a material comprised of at least one ingredient for treating an oral cavity. Examples of ingredients for treating an oral cavity include abrasives, cavity prevention ingredients, medicinal ingredients (e.g., antiseptics, fungicides, and anesthetics), odor absorbing ingredients, tartar control ingredients, plaque control ingredients, tooth whitening ingredients, ingredients adapted to provide relief from hypersensitivity, and other cleaning ingredients and dentifrices. The device may be dissolvable and edible. Furthermore, some or all of the ingredients may be digestible. For example, the device may be primarily or entirely made of ingredients that are digestible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: Laura M. Postlewaite
  • Patent number: 8632817
    Abstract: A coated proteinaceous material can be produced by contacting the proteinaceous material with de-oiled phospholipids or mixtures thereof containing less than 20% triglycerides. The coating has between 0.1 and 1.5% by weight of the total proteinaceous material, of de-oiled lecithin. The proteinaceous material is hydrophobic, especially amino acids having a hydrophobicity of higher than 1.0 kJ/mol. In particular, the amino acids are leucine, isoleucine, valine, phenylalanine, tryptophan and/or methionine. The coated amino acids can be incorporated into food product and medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Natalie Elizabeth Hotrum, Carla Angèle Paula Buijsse, Robert Johan Joseph Hageman, Adrianus Lambertus Bertholdus Van Helvoort
  • Patent number: 8609066
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining whether blood flow is restricted in a blood vessel of an individual suspected of compromised blood flow in the vessel, the method comprising the steps of delivering UTP, a derivative thereof, or a salt thereof to the vessel, assessing blood flow quantitatively in the vessel by obtaining a value that correlates to blood flow in said vessel, comparing the obtained value with a reference value, and determining whether the individual has compromised blood flow based on the results of the comparison. The invention also provides for methods of diagnosing atherosclerotic and ischemic heart diseases using UTP, a derivative thereof, or a salt thereof, as well as methods for inducing maximal hyperemia for diagnostic purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Jaya Brigitte Rosenmeier
  • Patent number: 8609128
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of using compositions for forming microbial sealant drapes. In particular, the invention relates to the use of compositions of combinations of cyanoacrylates for the in situ formation of drapes that can be used in surgery to protect patients from surgical site infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Adhezion Biomedical, LLC
    Inventors: Sheng Zhang, Rafael Ruiz
  • Patent number: 8609651
    Abstract: The present invention includes benzodiazepine compositions formulated for intranasal administration, comprising a binary solvent system comprising a first solvent in which the benzodiazepine is soluble, the first solvent capable of penetrating nasal mucosal tissue, and a second solvent in which the benzodiazepine in less soluble. The compositions of the present invention may be used to treat a variety of disorders including, but not limited to, panic attacks, muscle spasms, anxiety, and seizures. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a fast-acting, clonazepam composition for transnasal administration that can be used for the treatment of seizure clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene Jamieson, Michael Des Jardin, Clark Allphin, Sigridur Olafsdottir
  • Patent number: 8563034
    Abstract: Dual release oral tablet compositions of dexlansoprazole or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrated forms thereof and processes for the manufacture of the tablet composition and its use in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventors: Umit Cifter, Ali Turkyilmaz, Ibrahim Murat Uzer, Alper Terkinli, Levent Oner
  • Patent number: 8563035
    Abstract: Oral tablet compositions of dexlansoprazole or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrated forms thereof having a gradual release and processes for the manufacture of the tablet composition and its use in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventors: Umit Cifter, Ali Turkyilmaz, Ibrahim Murat Uzer, Alper Terkinli, Levent Oner
  • Patent number: 8519009
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Robert H. Walker
  • Patent number: 8506982
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides colloidal bone graft compositions comprising a plurality of mineralized three-dimensional bone constructs, a polymerizable biocompatible matrix, an osteoblast differentiation agent, and at least one osteoblast mineralization agent. The colloidal bone graft compositions of the disclosure are used to perform bone grafts in human or animal patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Osteosphere, LLC
    Inventors: Alamelu Sundaresan, Mark S. F. Clarke, Mark Brinker
  • Patent number: 8460700
    Abstract: A formulation made from natural substances, for healing cuts, bruises, wounds, and the like on the skin, has a natural-heal compound that has proportion of very fine curcuma longa (turmeric) powder, lavender essential oil, and glycerol that is compounded to the consistency of a paste. The formulation has ? teaspoon to ? teaspoon of very fine turmeric powder, one to three drops of lavender essential oil, and one-half to one and one-half drop of glycerol for a per square inch of the wound area. The formulation is used in a first aid means using a bandage, and as cotton gauze that is sealed in an air tight package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: Tara Chand Singhal
  • Patent number: 8454980
    Abstract: Hydrogel compositions that include an albumin/N-acetyl cysteine solution and an aqueous suspension of calcium salts or mixture of calcium and magnesium salts are described. Also described are methods of producing and using the hydrogel compositions as a support scaffold for mineralizing connective tissue replacement and repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Stanley William Whitson
  • Patent number: 8449904
    Abstract: A glass, glass-ceramic, or ceramic bead is described, with an internal porous scaffold microstructure that is surrounded by an amorphous shield. The shield serves to protect the internal porous microstructure of the shield while increasing the overall strength of the porous microstructure and improve the flowability of the beads either by themselves or in devices such as biologically degradable putty that would be used in bone or soft tissue augmentation or regeneration. The open porosity present inside the bead will allow for enhanced degradability in-vivo as compared to solid particles or spheres and also promote the growth of tissues including but not limited to all types of bone, soft tissue, blood vessels, and nerves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Mosci, Corp.
    Inventor: Steven Jung
  • Patent number: 8425884
    Abstract: The present invention provides an O/W emulsified composition excellent in formulation stability, feeling in use, and UV protection ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomiko Takakura, Takafumi Kurosawa
  • Patent number: 8399411
    Abstract: This invention is directed generally to compositions (including foods nutritional supplements, treats, and toys) for animal consumption, particularly compositions that comprise omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and particularly compositions that tend to aid in reducing mitogen-activated-protein (“MAP”) kinase activity in animals. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions, particularly to methods for using such compositions to reduce MAP kinase activity in animals, and particularly to methods for using such compositions to treat a cancer or tissue hyperplasia. This invention is further directed generally to processes for making such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy L. Gross, Inke Paetau-Robinson, Korinn E. Saker
  • Patent number: 8394355
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining whether blood flow is restricted in a blood vessel of an individual suspected of compromised blood flow in the vessel, the method comprising the steps of delivering UTP, a derivative thereof, or a salt thereof to the vessel, assessing blood flow quantitatively in the vessel by obtaining a value that correlates to blood flow in said vessel, comparing the obtained value with a reference value, and determining whether the individual has compromised blood flow based on the results of the comparison. The invention also provides for methods of diagnosing atherosclerotic and ischemic heart diseases using UTP, a derivative thereof, or a salt thereof, as well as methods for inducing maximal hyperemia for diagnostic purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: P2 science Aps
    Inventor: Jaya Brigitte Rosenmeier
  • Patent number: 8367080
    Abstract: The invention discloses a formulation prepared by granulating at least one anti-retro viral drug and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable additive, using an organic solvent; milling the product; finally processing the milled product to form tablets or capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Mylan Laboratories Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiran Kumar Narsaiah Velaveni, Sanjay Deshraj Verma, Akhilesh Ashok Dixit, Abhijit Mukund Deshmukh, Sanjeev Meharchand Sethi
  • Patent number: 8366600
    Abstract: A patch and compositions for iontophoresis of triptan compounds are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: NuPathe Inc.
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Michael Horstmann, Mohammad Sameti
  • Patent number: 8343463
    Abstract: The near-infrared wavelengths (700 nm-900 nm) are a suitable optical window for light penetration and deep tissue imaging. The present invention provides a near-infrared fluorescent blood pool contrast agent. The agent is of use to detect and quantify pathological capillary leak in live animals, e.g., serially imaging of traumatized tissue (muscle) as well as tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Numira Biosciences Inc.
    Inventors: William Dow, Karen B. Dow, legal representative