Patents Examined by Jane C. Oswecki
  • Patent number: 8293276
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods of making nanoparticles having about 0.2 to about 35 weight percent of a therapeutic agent; and about 10 to about 99 weight percent of biocompatible polymer such as a diblock poly(lactic)acid-poly(ethylene)glycol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Bind Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Troiano, Michael Figa, Abhimanyu Sabnis
  • Patent number: 8287846
    Abstract: The present invention relates to odour improved dermatological or cosmetic preparations comprising N-acetylcysteine and a polyol system containing one or more polyols as masking odour agents. The emulsions of the present invention are useful in the treatment of dermatological disorders or cosmetic skin conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: ZAMBON S.p.A.
    Inventors: Luca Rampoldi, Alberto Moretto, Alessandro Grassano
  • Patent number: 8287900
    Abstract: There is provided a medicated patch including 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone. A medicated patch comprising a percutaneously absorbable preparation layer, wherein the percutaneously absorbable preparation layer includes 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active component, a dissolving agent and an aqueous base material (or a rubber-type base material), and the active component is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 30 mass % relative to the total amount of the percutaneously absorbable preparation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignees: Lead Chemical Co., Ltd., Shionogi & Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takayasu Matsuzawa, Tamaki Horiuchi, Seijiro Yama, Tetsukazu Hamamoto, Sunao Takeuchi, Daisuke Ichimatsu
  • Patent number: 8287902
    Abstract: An ingestible capsule is provided for delivering medication to a subject. A capsule coating dissolves in a gastrointestinal tract of the subject. An inner core of the capsule has an outer surface associated therewith. The outer surface is disposed within the coating and expands when the coating dissolves. A medication is disposed on the outer surface, and the outer surface is configured such that the medication contacts an intestinal wall of the subject when the outer surface expands. Other embodiments are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Rainbow Medical Ltd.
    Inventor: Yossi Gross
  • Patent number: 8277824
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of solubilizing various coolants, in particular cyclohexane-based carboxamide derivatives to facilitate formulating these coolants into a wide variety of consumer products, including those for oral cavity, throat, skin and hair care applications. Suitable solvents are those that provide at least 5% concentrated solutions of these coolants. Particularly preferred solvents are those used in the perfume and flavor industries and are GRAS materials that do not contribute formulation difficulties or negative aesthetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: John Christian Haught
  • Patent number: 8273685
    Abstract: An agrochemical composition is provided in which an agrochemically active ingredient having 4 or more fluorine atoms in a molecule and having a Log P value of 3 or more is contained, and superior disintegration dispersibility is exhibited, and which is suitable for a water dispersible granule or a suspension concentrate. An agrochemical composition is characterized by containing (a1) an agrochemically active ingredient having 4 or more fluorine atoms in a molecule and having a Log P value of 3 or more, or (a2) an agrochemically active ingredient for which, in a fluidity test of a mixture composed of 50 parts by weight of the agrochemically active ingredient, 2 parts by weight of sorbitan monooleate and 48 parts by weight of water, the time for moving 85 mm is not less than 90 seconds, in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 70% by weight of the total amount of the composition, and (b) a wetting agent such as an alkylsulfate salt, in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 10% by weight of the total amount of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Dairiki, Satoru Yamamura
  • Patent number: 8269008
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds capable of modulating the stability and/or activity of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) by inhibiting the activity of at least one HIF hydroxylase enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Arend, Heng Cheng, Lee A. Flippin, Danny Ng, Eric D. Turtle, Min Wu
  • Patent number: 8263529
    Abstract: The invention relates to a herbicide composition containing (A) an amino acid-based herbicide and (B) a compound having a branched structure represented by formula (1): R1CH2O—(R2O)nH??(1) wherein R1 represents a C3 to C29 branched alkyl or branched alkenyl group, R2 represents a C2 to C4 alkylene group, and n is a mean number in the range of 1 to 30.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Tadayuki Suzuki, Akio Manba, Herry Prasetyo, Ferry Hermawanto, Suharyanto, Sri Muljati
  • Patent number: 8257478
    Abstract: Compounds originally isolated from marine fungi are useful as antifouling (antibacterial and/or anti-larval settlement) agents. The compounds are 3-chloro-2,5-dihydroxy benzyl alcohol, cyclo-(Pro-Phe),3-methyl-N-(2-phenylethyl) butanamide, and succinic acid. The compounds are non-toxic or low-toxic. They can be used alone or in combination, as active ingredients for making environment-friendly antifouling formulations/coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Pei-Yuan Qian, Xiancui Li, Fuk Ning Kwong, Lai Hung Yang, Sergey Vladimirovich Dobretsov
  • Patent number: 8246975
    Abstract: It is intended to provide a drug delivery system which makes it possible to solve the existing technical problems and is easily usable in practice. A drug, which comprises an organic compound or an inorganic compound and has been magnetized by modifying a side chain and/or crosslinking side chains, is induced by a magnetic force into target tissues or an affected part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignees: IHI Corporation
    Inventors: Haruki Eguchi, Yoshihiro Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 8241616
    Abstract: There is provided a hair styling composition comprising (a) one or more fully soluble polymer, (b) solvent-propellant mixture or solvent mixture, and optional other ingredients. Also provided is a method of making polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Jennifer Reichl Collin, Michael Paul Hallden-Abberton, Beth Ann Falcone, Miao Wang, Fanwen Zeng
  • Patent number: 8221734
    Abstract: Non-pressurized shaving compositions are described that provide a warm/hot sensation during use as the result of an exothermic redox reaction. The compositions are post-foaming via nascent gas release in situ due to the generation of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide induced foam is maintained for several minutes after the compositions are dispensed, whereby the compositions are capable of providing both a warm sensation and sustained lather, a balance which heretofore has been a significant challenge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Alexander Novikov, Uday Marutirao Patil, Robert John Willicut
  • Patent number: 8221788
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed containing amorphous rosuvastatin calcium and at least one of the following stabilizing agents: magnesium hydroxide, calcium acetate, calcium gluconate, calcium glycerophosphate, or aluminum hydroxide, together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Richter Gedeon Nyrt.
    Inventors: Mária Virágh, Iidikó Monostori
  • Patent number: 8211830
    Abstract: The present invention discloses fungal isolates of Phoma spp. or extracts obtained therefrom, useful for the control of broad leaf weeds, including Canada thistle, perennial sowthistle, dandelion, scentless chamomile, false cleavers, chickweed, wild buckwheat, and field bindweed. Te present invention also discloses biological control compositions comprising fungal isolates formulated in a growth medium for maintaining the viability of the fungal isolates when the biological control composition is applies to soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Inventors: Karen L. Bailey, JoAnne Derby
  • Patent number: 8207089
    Abstract: A composition that provides a combination of bactericidal, fungicidal, insecticidal, hormonal and nutritional activity when treating plants in an effective amount. The composition is an aqueous ammonium salicylate, potassium salicylate, and potassium acetate solution consisting essentially of: a first reaction product of salicylic acid and ammonium hydroxide reacted in an aqueous media with ammonium hydroxide and further reacting with a second reaction product made by combining potassium acetate and potassium hydroxide. Urea and primary nutrients, secondary nutrients and micronutrients can be subsequently added to the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Plant Food Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl J. Fabry
  • Patent number: 8198216
    Abstract: A dry spreadable or broadcast granule having an applied composition comprising an active chemical agent capable of forming a microemulsion upon dilution with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection LLC
    Inventor: Randall C. Cush
  • Patent number: 8188004
    Abstract: An organic herbicide is disclosed and comprises oxidized natural oils such as clove oil, and cinnamon oil. A natural surfactant is disclosed comprising 30-50% by weight casein, 50-70% by weight whole egg powder and 0-5% by weight Konjac glucomannan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: JH Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Hsinhung John Hsu, Sergejs Trusovs, Franz R. Fernandez
  • Patent number: 8187574
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an intermittent aerosol dispensing device, for application of a product to skin of a human being, where the aerosol dispensing device includes an intermittent injection mechanism located downstream of an aerosol valve of an aerosol dispenser and responsive to a pushbutton of the aerosol dispensing device, and the aerosol dispensing device further includes a pressure chamber. A ratio of an injection time to a stop time is set, in said intermittent injection mechanism, to 0.1 to 5.0, so that when said aerosol valve is opened a cycle of injection and stop is performed 1 to 25 times per second in order to obtain a cooling and/or massage effect on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Dazio Corporation
    Inventors: Satoshi Mekata, Hiroshi Fujio
  • Patent number: 8173157
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a phenylamidine derivative or a salt thereof, represented by a general formula, wherein R1 and R2 may be same or different, and represent an optionally substituted C3-4alkyl group; and one or more agents selected from azole antifungal agents, polyene antifungal agents, candin antifungal agents and fluoropyrimidine antifungal agents, and a method for combination use of the phenylamidine derivative or a salt thereof and the agents are useful for treating fungal infections caused by a fungal pathogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiroshi Nishikawa
  • Patent number: 8173576
    Abstract: A method of producing a suspended agricultural chemical composition, includes the steps of: grinding an agricultural chemical active ingredient; mixing at least water, a polyalcohol, a mineral salt, and a surfactant to produce a solution; adding to the solution the ground agricultural chemical active ingredient and a suspension stabilizer, to produce a mixture; heating the mixture to 40 to 70° C. while stirring; cooling the heated mixture to 10 to 25° C.; and wet-milling the cooled mixture at 30° C. or below. Alternatively the method includes the steps of: grinding an agricultural chemical active ingredient; mixing at least water, a polyalcohol, a mineral salt, and a surfactant to produce a solution; adding to the solution the ground agricultural chemical active ingredient and a suspension stabilizer to produce a mixture; wet-milling the mixture; heating the wet-milled mixture to 40 to 70° C. while stirring; and cooling the heated mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuichi Maekawa, Seizo Hashimoto, Roy C. Y. Chen