Patents Examined by Fereydoun G. Sajjadi
  • Regiospecific glycerin polyesters
    Patent number: 8496918
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of polymeric glyceryl esters that have two different molecular weight ester chains, one solid and one liquid, which when combined into a single molecule make a polymer that is solid, but has very unique flow properties. These materials find applications as additives to formulations in personal care products where there is a desire to have a structured film (provided by the solid fatty group) and flow properties, (provided by the liquid fatty group). These compounds by virtue of their unique structure provide outstanding skin feel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas G. O'Lenick
  • Prebiotic compositions for use with probiotics to increase probiotic growth rate and activity
    Patent number: 8491919
    Abstract: Naturally occurring lecithins and/or oleic acid stimulate the growth and lactic acid producing activity of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species of probiotic bacteria, and replace polysorbate 80 for those products. They can be used in naturally occurring form, or where they are to be combined with probiotics in a carrier, or they can be treated to yield a stable powdered form of these naturally oily compounds. They can be sold as combined prebiotic/probiotic formulations in the same carrier, or sold as separate dietary supplements, e.g., in capsule or tablet form, to be used with the probiotic formulation as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Sonja Lea Yonak, Randolph S. Porubcan
  • Thermo-kinetic mixing for pharmaceutical applications
    Patent number: 8486423
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Integrico Composites, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Brough, James W. McGinity, Dave A. Miller, James DiNunzio, Robert O. Williams
  • Itraconazole compositions with improved bioavailability
    Patent number: 8486456
    Abstract: A solid dispersion product comprising itraconazole and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, which satisfies the Formula 0.35>?Htr (1) (wherein ?Htr represents the endotherm (J/g) accompanying a transition at about 240° C). The solid dispersion product shows an improved bioavailability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Gunther Berndl, Matthias Degenhardt, Markus Mäegerlein, Gerrit Dispersyn
  • Adjustable density, partially water-dispersible carrier for active agents
    Patent number: 8486430
    Abstract: A vegetation culture active agent delivery medium is provided that includes dense mineral granules, comparatively less dense cellulosic granules, and an active agent in simultaneous contact with the mineral granules and the cellulosic granules, the active agent present from 1×10?5 to 10 total weight percent of the medium. A formulation of an active agent is applied to one type of granule as a mixture thereof. Through control of the relative amounts of mineral and cellulosic granules, a controlled medium density is readily adjusted between 35 and 60 pounds per cubic foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Andersons, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew G. Johnston, James R. Lynch, Timothy D. Birthisel
  • Cholesterol-interacting layered phyllosilicates and methods of reducing hypercholesteremia in a mammal
    Patent number: 8481084
    Abstract: Layered phyllosilicates are useful for adsorbing and/or binding to cholesterol and, thereby, reducing blood cholesterol in a patient. Accordingly, provided herein is a method of reducing hypercholesteremia in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal a protonated and at least partially exfoliated layered phyllosilicate material alone and in combination with other cholesterol-reducing agents in an amount effective to reduce hypercholesteremia in said mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Amcol International Corporation
    Inventors: Jerald W. Darlington, Jr., Panayiotis P. Constantinides
  • Method for the improved use of the production potential of transgenic plants
    Patent number: 8481457
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the utilization of the production potential of transgenic plants by treating the plant with an effective amount of at least one compound of the formula (I) in which R1 and A have the meanings given in the description.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Heike Hungenberg, Peter Jeschke, Robert Velten, Wolfgang Thielert
  • Granular compositions of magnesium oxide and citric acid and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8481083
    Abstract: Compositions are provided that are useful for the preparation of a medicament. The compositions comprise granules having a layer of sodium picosulphate coated on potassium bicarbonate. Additional granules having a layer of magnesium oxide coated on a core of citric acid are also provided. The two types of granules may be combined to obtain mixtures (preferably homogeneous or substantially homogeneous mixtures) of the two types of granules, which are useful, e.g., as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Ferring International Center S.A.
    Inventors: Haijun Xu, Tiejun Diao
  • Fungicidal composition
    Patent number: 8476198
    Abstract: A treatment of N-(phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts provides enhancement of fungicide activity of a fungicide azole compound, and thus, a fungicidal composition comprising a fungicide azole compound and N-(phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts is effective for controlling plant diseases and may also enhance plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Valent BioSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Makoto Kurahashi, Franklin Paul Silverman, Jennifer C. Kochan, Nicole Higgs, Dale O. Wilson, Jr., Peter D. Petracek, Gregory D. Venburg
  • Therapeutic vitamin D sun-protecting formulations and methods for their use
    Patent number: 8470304
    Abstract: The present invention concerns topical sun-protecting formulations including therapeutically effective amounts of Vitamin D, including formulations that provide Vitamin D in bioavailable amounts that correspond to decreased natural Vitamin D production resulting from the sun-blocking effects of the formulations and formulations for the prevention and treatment of disorders and disease states associated with vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D insufficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Avidas Pharmaceuticals LLC
    Inventors: Margaret M. Gardner, Charles L. Pamplin, III
  • Low dose controlled release tablet
    Patent number: 8465770
    Abstract: Low dose pharmaceuticals can be delivered for a prolonged period using a tablet-in-tablet design wherein the drug is contained in a controlled release matrix in the outer compression coating layer but not in the inner tablet core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Synthon BV
    Inventors: Korinde Annemarie Jansen, Dirk Pamperin
  • Combination for an adhesive bonding of biological tissues
    Patent number: 8460703
    Abstract: A composition for the adhesive bonding and/or fixing of biological and/or synthetic tissues includes the components: a) a nitrogen-functionalized polysaccharide; and b) a terminally functionalized oligolactone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignees: Aesculap AG, Universitat Rostock
    Inventors: Erich Odermatt, Jürgen Wegmann, Katrin Sternberg, Detlef Behrend
  • Peeling compositions
    Patent number: 8460687
    Abstract: The present invention discloses cosmetic compositions based on phytic acid and used for skin resurfacing, treating hyper pigmentation, control sebum production, for pore size reduction and combating acne and a method of application. The trichloroacetic acid can be added to the composition, containing phytic acid for more deep peels. The compositions and the methods of application of the composition containing phytic acid and the composition, containing trichloroacetic acid and phytic acid are claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Cosmoceutical Research Center
    Inventors: Yelena Michelle Volynsky, Vartan Libardian
  • Method for implementing active ingredients in order to protect them and optimize their delivery method
    Patent number: 8450380
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a new method for formulating pharmaceutical active ingredients in such a way as to protect them when ingested orally, and to allow for the controlling of the release of the active ingredient in the intestine. It relies upon the use of thickening acrylic emulsions with a pH greater than 5, containing hydrophobic groups, in order to encapsulate the pharmaceutical active ingredients for the purpose of encouraging their passage through the gastrointestinal barrier, while controlling the release kinetics of said active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Coatex S.A.S.
    Inventors: Olivier Guerret, Jean-Marc Suau
  • Granular compositions of sodium picosulphate and potassium bicarbonate and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8450338
    Abstract: Compositions are provided that are useful for the preparation of a medicament. The compositions comprise granules having a layer of sodium picosulphate coated on potassium bicarbonate. Additional granules having a layer of magnesium oxide coated on a core of citric acid are also provided. The two types of granules may be combined to obtain mixtures (preferably homogeneous or substantially homogeneous mixtures) of the two types of granules, which are useful, e.g., as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Ferring International Center S.A.
    Inventors: Haijun Xu, Tiejun Diao
  • Preparation of cationic nanoparticles and personal care compositions comprising said nanoparticles
    Patent number: 8449868
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to cationic nanoparticles, methods to make them, and the use of compositions containing said nanoparticles in personal care compositions or formulations. The nanoparticles are useful in personal care applications and impart antimicrobial properties to home and personal care products containing them. These cationic nanoparticles also contribute useful conditioning properties to hair-care and skin-care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: John Jennings, Dietmar Hüglin, Jianwen Mao, Andreas Mühlebach
  • Use of 5-benzyloxymethyl-1,2-isoxazoline derivatives as a herbicide
    Patent number: 8445409
    Abstract: A method of selectively controlling annual bluegrass and/or goosegrass in turf grass, the method includes applying 5-benzyloxymethyl-1,2-isoxazoline derivative compounds, pre-emergence or post-emergence, to goosegrass and/or annual bluegrass in turf grass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Moghu Research Center Ltd.
    Inventors: Suk-Jin Koo, Ki-Hwan Hwang
  • Solubilizing composition
    Patent number: 8440726
    Abstract: A solubilizing composition containing (A) at least one oily component selected from esters of oleic acid with alcohols having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and triglycerides of fatty acids having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, (B) a polyoxyethylenesorbitan fatty acid ester, (C) a polyhydric alcohol which is liquid between 15° C. and 25° C., and (D) one or more acidic phospholipids where the fatty acid constituting an acyl group thereof is selected from saturated fatty acids having 6 to 14 carbon atoms and unsaturated fatty acids having 16 to 18 carbon atoms, which contains 20 to 40% by weight of the component (A), 30 to 45% by weight of the component (B), 15 to 40% by weight of the component (C), and 0.5 to 4% by weight of the component (D), based on 100% by weight of a total amount of the components (A) to (D).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: NOF Corporation
    Inventor: Yusuke Ohkawa
  • Orally disintegrating tablets with speckled appearance
    Patent number: 8440170
    Abstract: Orally disintegrating tablets containing colored granules of a water-soluble sugar which give them a speckled appearance are described. The orally disintegrating tablets with speckled appearance are readily and easy identifiable by physicians, nurses and patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Alpex Pharma SA
    Inventors: Federico Stroppolo, Shahbaz Ardalan
  • Compositions comprising surfactants and alkyloxy-modified silicone
    Patent number: 8440174
    Abstract: The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Luke Andrew Zannoni, Steven Daryl Smith, Robert Joseph McChain, Bernard William Kluesner, Rebecca Ann Seger, Julie Ann Menkhaus, Michael Albert Snyder, Joseph Harry Jansen, Marjorie Mossman Peffly