Patents Examined by Luke E Karpinski
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Patent number: 10342895Abstract: A pulverulent semisynthetic material, derived from a natural marine biomaterial, namely the aragonitic inner layer of the shell of bivalve molluscs selected from the group including Pinctadines, notably Pinctada maxima, margaritifera, and Tridacnes, notably Tridacnagigas, maxima, derasa, tevaroa, squamosa, crocea, Hippopushippopus, Hippopusporcelanus, in pulverulent form, with addition of insoluble and soluble biopolymers and calcium carbonate transformed by carbonation; it also relates to the method of preparation thereof and to the uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: MBP (MAURITIUS) LTDInventors: Georges Camprasse, Serge Camprasse
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Patent number: 10314839Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising an opioid agonist, and a polymer-antagonist conjugate. The polymer-antagonist conjugate preferably does not hydrolyze upon administration to a patient, and does not bind to the opioid receptors. The covalent bond between the polymer and the antagonist in the conjugate is broken over a defined period of time to release the antagonist into the formulation. The released antagonist attenuates the liking of the agonist, thereby eliminating the incentive to the diversion of the medicines.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Elysium Therapeutics, Inc.Inventor: Thomas E. Jenkins
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Patent number: 10285915Abstract: A strip of material for the delivery of an oral care active is disclosed. The strip of material includes a structural elastic-like film backing layer including a strainable network having a first region and a second region formed of substantially the same material composition, the first region providing a first, elastic-like resistive force to an applied axial elongation, and the second region providing a second distinctive resistive force to further applied axial elongation, thereby providing at least two stages of resistive forces in use; and an oral care composition disposed on the film, the oral care composition including an oral care active.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Albert Sagel, Jean Jianqun Zhao, Lan Ngoc Nguyen
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Patent number: 10285916Abstract: A strip of material for the delivery of an oral care active is disclosed. The strip of material includes a structural elastic-like film backing layer including a strainable network having a first region and a second region formed of substantially the same material composition, the first region providing a first, elastic-like resistive force to an applied axial elongation, and the second region providing a second distinctive resistive force to further applied axial elongation, thereby providing at least two stages of resistive forces in use; and an oral care composition disposed on the film, the oral care composition including an oral care active.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Albert Sagel, Jean Jianqun Zhao, Lan Ngoc Nguyen
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Patent number: 10252210Abstract: Methods for reducing particulates in the air are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method comprises spraying a composition having an effective amount of a zwitterionic polymer, a compressed gas propellant, and an aqueous carrier in to the air. The composition agglomerates particulates upon contacting particulates in the air thereby reducing particulates in the air.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Chisomaga Ugochi Nwachukwu, Alan Edward Sherry
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Patent number: 10238106Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical composition comprising a pesticide and an alkoxylate of the formula (I) as defined below. The invention further relates to said alkoxylate. The invention further relates to a method of preparing said composition by bringing the alkoxylate and the pesticide into contact. Finally, the invention relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein said composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and to seed containing said composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Bjorn Thomas Hahn, Rainer Berghaus, Martin Semar, Hans-Christian Raths
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Patent number: 10219992Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions comprising an organosilane (A) having the formula: (R1)n(R2O)(3-n)SiR3O(CH2CH2O)a(C3H6O)bR4 where n is 1, 2, or 3, a?1, b may vary from 0 to 30, with the proviso a?b, R1 is a hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R3 is a divalent hydrocarbon group containing 2 to 12 carbon atoms, R4 is hydrogen, R1, or an acetyl group; and a cosmetic ingredient (B), and optionally in a cosmetically acceptable medium.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Michael Salvatore Ferritto, Lenin James Petroff
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Patent number: 10213383Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves three procedures: (i) preparation of a preliminary emulsion; (ii) micro fluidization of the preliminary emulsion to reduce its droplet size; and (iii) filtration of the microfluidized emulsion through a hydrophilic membrane. The emulsions are useful as vaccine adjuvants.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: NOVARTIS AGInventors: Gottfried Kraus, Robert Eskes
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Patent number: 10188102Abstract: There is provided herein a low foam surfactant composition comprising: (a) di-trisiloxane alkoxylate component of the general formula (I): (R1R2R3SiO)2(R4)Si—R5—Si(R6)(OSiR7R8R9)2??(I); and, (b) mono-trisiloxane alkoxylate component of the general formula (II): (R12R13R14SiO)2Si(R15)R16??(II) wherein di-trisiloxane alkoxylate (I) is soluble in mono-trisiloxane alkoxylate and methods of making the same.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: George A. Policello, Linh The Truong, Benjamin Falk, Kalman Koczo
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Patent number: 10159752Abstract: An inhalable formulation containing SAE-CD and corticosteroid is provided. The formulation is adapted for administration to a subject by nebulization with any known nebulizer. The formulation can be included in a kit. The formulation is administered as an aqueous solution, however, it can be stored as a dry powder, ready-to-use solution, or concentrated composition. The formulation is employed in an improved nebulization system for administering corticosteroid by inhalation. SAE-CD present in the formulation significantly enhances the chemical stability of budesonide. A method of administering the formulation by inhalation is provided. The formulation can also be administered by conventional nasal delivery apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: CyDex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: James D. Pipkin, Rupert O. Zimmerer, Diane O. Thompson, Gerold L. Mosher
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Patent number: 10143862Abstract: Aqueous silicone emulsions are disclosed comprising: A) an aminofunctional organopolysiloxane, B) a quaternary ammonium surfactant having a formula R1 R2 R3 R4 N+ X?, where R1 is an organofunctional group containing at least 10 carbon atoms, R2 is R1 or a hydrocarbyl containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R3 is R1, R2, or an alcohol group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, R4 is R1, R2, or R3, X? is a halide, sulfate, sulfonate, methosulfate, or ethosulfate, C) a nonionic surfactant, where the aqueous silicone emulsion contains less than 0.2 weight % of D4 and D5 cyclic siloxanes.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Elise Billes, Sylvie Bouzeloc, Severine Cauvin, Cindy Delvalle, Tatiana Dimitrova, Sophie Hanssens, Elodie Raynaud, Blondine Donatienne Van Roy
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Patent number: 10137198Abstract: A lipid layer forming composition comprises a volatile silicone oil of a boiling point above 180° C., a polar lipid, optionally a C2-C4 aliphatic alcohol, optionally a pharmacologically or cosmetically active agent or a protective agent. The lipid layer forming composition can be applied to a biological surface by spraying, dipping or brushing to form a stable polar lipid layer on the surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: LIPIDOR ABInventors: Anders Carlsson, Jan Holmback
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Patent number: 10117940Abstract: An inhalable dry powder formulation containing SAE-CD and an active agent is provided. The formulation is adapted for administration by DPI. The SAE-CD serves as a carrier rather than as an absorption enhancer. The average particle size of the SAE-CD is large enough to preclude (for the most part) pulmonary deposition thereof. Following release from the DPI device, the SAE-CD-containing particles dissociate from the active agent-containing particles in the buccal cavity or throat, after which the active agent-containing particles continue deeper into the respiratory tract. The physicochemical and morphological properties of the SAE-CD are easily modified to permit optimization of active agent and carrier interactions. Drugs having a positive, neutral or negative electrostatic charge can be delivered by DPI when SAE-CD is used as a carrier.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: CYDEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: James D. Pipkin, Gerold L. Mosher, Douglas B. Hecker
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Patent number: 10071040Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one cationic surfactant, at least one oxyethylenated ester of sorbitan and at least one non-silicone liquid fatty substance, the liquid fatty substance being present in an amount of less than 8% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials, such as the hair. The compositions as disclosed herein have an improved conditioning effect, for instance by smoothing the tips of the hair and providing improved hair sheen.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Géraldine Fack, Véronique Mahe
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Patent number: 10059636Abstract: Novel polyanionic polymers including families of repeat units, such as maleic, itaconic, and sulfonate repeat units. The polymers are at least tetrapolymers and may be in the acid form or as partial or complete salts. The polymers may be synthesized using free radical initiators in the presence of vanadium compounds. The polymers have a variety of uses, particularly in agricultural contexts.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Patent number: 10045965Abstract: Disclosed are gel compositions suitable for the topical administration of an active compound having poor solubility and skin penetration, for example, of a COX-2 inhibitor compounds, processes of preparation thereof and methods of use thereof for the treatment of indications treatable by the active compound.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: EGIS Pharmaceuticals PLCInventors: Endre Mikulásik, Tamás Spaits, Ágota Szakályné Sinka
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Patent number: 10045935Abstract: Disclosed are gel compositions suitable for the topical administration of an active compound having poor solubility and skin penetration, for example, of a COX-2 inhibitor compounds, processes of preparation thereof and methods of use thereof for the treatment of indications treatable by the active compound.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: EGIS PHARMACEUTICALS PLCInventors: Endre Mikulásik, Tamás Spaits, Ágota Szakályné Sinka
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Patent number: 9988404Abstract: There is provided herein a polyalkylene-oxide-free surfactant composition comprising an ester-modified organosilicon having the general formula (I) AOaR4b(BOcR11d)e(C)fDg. There is also provided methods for making the ester-modified organosilicon (I) and agricultural, coating, personal care and home care applications containing the polyalkylene-oxide-free surfactant composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: George A. Policello, Narayan Mukherjee, Roland Wagner, Mark D. Leatherman
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Patent number: 9980492Abstract: A deer lure and a method for making a deer lure that allows hunters and photographers to easily attract deer, primarily bucks, in specific locations for the purpose of collecting census data on the bucks. The lure is a pre-orbital gland lure where left and right pre-orbital glands are matched together to provide a total DNA of that specific family of deer.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Inventor: John Walter McNicholas
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Patent number: 9955697Abstract: A composition for weed control and fertilizer comprising an effective amount of iron hydroxyl ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, micromate, feed grade urea, a natural-based wetting agent, molasses desurgarized solubles, and water, and may further comprise glycerin, are provided. Methods for weed control and fertilization of plants comprising the steps of providing a composition comprising an effective amount of iron hydroxyl ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, micromate, feed grade urea, natural-based wetting agent, and molasses desurgarized solubles, and applying an effective amount of the composition to soil or a plant or a weed, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: One Earth Organics, LLCInventor: Bradley T. Wolfe