Patents Examined by Mark V Stevens
  • Composition and use of macro-minerals to lower postprandial glycemic response and reduce body weight
    Patent number: 11141429
    Abstract: Composition and use of macro-minerals to lower postprandial glycemic response and reduce body weight are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: American University of Beirut
    Inventors: Omar Obeid, Imad Toufeili, Ammar Olabi, Sani Hlais
  • Carbon dioxide external preparation
    Patent number: 11141394
    Abstract: Provided is a nonaqueous carbon dioxide external preparation in single dosage form, the external preparation comprising a paste base, carbonate, an acid and/or a substance which produces an acid by hydrolysis, and alcohol. Merely by being applied onto skin, this external preparation is useful due to obtaining the effect of a specific action of carbon dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventor: Masaya Tanaka
  • Treatment of a disease of the gastrointestinal tract with a SMAD7 inhibitor
    Patent number: 11134889
    Abstract: This disclosure features methods and compositions for treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with a SMAD7 inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Progenity, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell Lawrence Jones, Sharat Singh, Christopher Loren Wahl, Harry Stylli
  • Composition for improving skin and preventing hair-loss comprising extracellular vesicles from vegetable extraction
    Patent number: 11130005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing extracellular vesicles derived from plant juice, wherein the extracellular vesicles have excellent skin condition-improving effects such as skin whitening, moisturizing and wrinkle reducing effects and exhibits an excellent effect of preventing hair loss by promotion of hair growth and regrowth, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Inventors: Won Jong Lee, Eun Wook Choi, Su Kim, Eun Young Woo, Eun Joo Park, Ji Hyun Kim, Su Yeong Jeong
  • Biophotonic compositions, kits and methods
    Patent number: 11116841
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides biophotonic topical compositions, kits and their uses. In particular, the biophotonic compositions of the present disclosure are substantially resistant to leaching such that very low amounts of chromophore(s) present in the biophotonic composition leach out of the composition. The biophotonic compositions and their uses are useful for promoting wound healing and skin rejuvenation, as well as treating acne and various skin disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: KLOX TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Nikolaos Loupis, Remigio Piergallini, Shipra Rastogi
  • Solid cosmetic hair conditioning agents (foams)
    Patent number: 11116711
    Abstract: A solid cosmetic composition contains cationic surfactant, a polyhydric C2-C6 alcohol, C8-C30 alcohol or C8-C30 carboxylic acid or salt and a starch fraction, a modified starch or a starch derivative and is used for hair care.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: HENKEL IP & HOLDING GMBH
    Inventors: Soeren Scheele, Manuela Mette, Petra Westphal, Thomas Schroeder
  • Potentiated antimicrobial composition for the antimicrobial treatment of biofilms
    Patent number: 11109590
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition for the antimicrobial and/or antioxidative treatment of biofilms in water-containing liquids, comprising: (a) a micelle-forming solubilizate which comprises at least one plant extract, at least one emulsifier with an HLB number of 8 to 18, and water, and (b) at least one biodegradable antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of peroxides, including peroxycarboxylic acids and H2O2, hypochlorites, hypochlorous acid and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: CuraSolutions GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Fürlinger
  • Compositions and methods for altering the rate of hydrolysis of cured oil-based materials
    Patent number: 11097035
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is the correlation of chemical properties of oils with the physical properties of a resulting cured oil composition. Also disclosed are biocompatible materials and coatings for medical devices prepared using enriched oils and methods for enhancing or modifying the physical and chemical characteristics of cured oils by enriching such oils with fatty acid alkyl esters. Methods of tailoring the properties of biocompatible materials and coatings to deliver one or more therapeutic agents are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Keith M. Faucher, Theresa K. Albergo, Paul Martakos
  • Opioid receptor modulator dosage formulations
    Patent number: 11090291
    Abstract: Abuse deterrent solid dosage formulations containing 5-({[2-Amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid, and processes for the preparation and administration of these formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Allergan Holdings Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Tim Costello, Jens Jozef Ceulemans, Eugeen Maria Jozef Jans, Philip Erna H. Heyns
  • Composition and methods for treating bone and joint disease including extract from crocodilos reptilia and herbs
    Patent number: 11090365
    Abstract: The method includes treating bone and joint diseases with a composition which includes collagen, essential minerals, and mineral lactate which were derived from the bones of crocodilos reptilia (crocodile). Crocodile collagen is made of a different ratio of amino acids than mammalian collagen which may be at least partly responsible for its therapeutic properties. The composition further includes a mixture of herbs. The mixture of herbs may include Clinacanthus nutans, Eclipta prostrata, Drynaria rhizome, and Auricularia polytricha. The herbs in the mixture of herbs each has one or more of the following properties: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, bone formation enhancement, and increases the number of osteoblast proliferation without impacting the number or activity of osteoclasts. The composition may also include essential minerals which are important for bone formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: SVK Herbal Corporation
    Inventors: Cuong Van-Dinh, Nam Van Tran, Phuong Chien Le, Hai Hoang Nguyen
  • Methods and compositions for treating skin
    Patent number: 11083749
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for treating an area of the skin of a patient, e.g., an itch, insect bite or sting, inflammation, pain or irritation, by applying to said area of the skin an effective amount of a siliceous molecular sieve adsorbent to treat the condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: SORPTION THERAPEUTICS, LLC
    Inventor: Anthony Joseph Gioffre
  • Method and system for drug delivery
    Patent number: 11071712
    Abstract: There is provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a device and a method for controlled extraction of at least one active substance from at least one type of plant matter by application of heat, the device comprising: a heating element adapted to apply heat to an area of the plant matter to extract the substance; and a mechanism adapted for moving the plant matter relative to the heating element. Optionally, the active substance is a restricted substance. There is also provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a method of monitoring and controlling inhalation of a restricted substance. There is provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a method of manufacturing a tape of plant matter comprising an active substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Syqe Medical Ltd.
    Inventors: Perry Davidson, Aaron Schorr, Arie Holtz, Will Pong, Binyamin Schwartz
  • Particle bound photosensitizer molecule with reduced toxicity
    Patent number: 11065187
    Abstract: A method for forming a photosensitizer product that is resistant to absorption by living tissue that may include binding a photosensitizer compound with an oxide-containing particle to provide the photosensitizer derivative having a microscale size, and mixing the photosensitizer derivative into a lotion. The microscale size of the photosensitizer derivative obstructs absorption by cell tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Scott B. King, Brandon M. Kobilka, Joseph Kuczynski, Jacob T. Porter, Jason T. Wertz
  • Mascara compositions including vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer and an acrylic film-forming polymer
    Patent number: 11065192
    Abstract: A mascara composition includes a film-forming polymer portion. The film-forming polymer portion is stabilized in a vehicle that includes water. The film-forming polymer portion includes a high molecular weight vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer and an acrylic polymer having a glass transition temperature of 65° C. or more. The mascara composition includes at least about 10 percent by weight of the vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer and is substantially free of wax. Methods of applying makeup to the eyelashes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Jody Ebanks, Christopher Pang, Christopher Michael MacNeill, Tsang-Min Huang
  • Amorphous calcium carbonate for treating a leukemia
    Patent number: 11052108
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of treating a leukemia, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia, wherein the method comprises administering a stabilized amorphous calcium carbonate to a person in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: AMORPHICAL LTD.
    Inventor: Yosef Ben
  • Pharmaceutical capsule compositions comprising lumateperone mono-tosylate
    Patent number: 11052084
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical capsules comprising lumateperone, in free, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt form, optionally in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents, processes for manufacture thereof and methods of use in the treatment or prophylaxis of disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: INTRA-CELLULAR THERAPIES, INC.
    Inventors: Peng Li, Robert Davis
  • Abuse resistant drugs, method of use and method of making
    Patent number: 11045422
    Abstract: An abuse resistant oral pharmaceutical composition, comprising: a barrier layer, comprising a first polymer; a diffusion layer, comprising a second polymer, substantially covering the barrier layer, wherein the diffusion layer is bonded to the barrier layer and comprises a drug that is substantially homogeneously distributed within the second polymer and diffuses from the diffusion layer within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract; and optionally an expansion layer comprising an expandable polymer, wherein the expansion layer is substantially covered by the barrier layer. Methods of making the same and methods of using the same are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: OHENO LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Manish S. Shah, Ray Difalco
  • Amino acid derivatives and their uses
    Patent number: 11046643
    Abstract: Provided are compounds described by the Formula I: wherein: R1 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic group having from 5 to 22 carbon atoms; R2 is selected from the group consisting of the functional groups: and salts thererof; n is from 0 to 4; and R3 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Also provided are compositions comprising, and methods of use of, the compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Gambogi, Anthony R. Geonnotti, III, Michael C. Giano, Latrisha Petersen
  • Topical composition for use in the treatment of burns
    Patent number: 11040066
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to topical compositions comprising water, solvent, thickener, preservative and conditioning agent wherein the composition has a viscosity approximately in the range 200-6000 cP at 25° C. following exposure to gamma radiation, to use of the composition in a dressing and the use of compositions and dressings in treatment or prophylaxis of burns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Safeguard Medical Holdco, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Lait
  • Method and system for drug delivery
    Patent number: 11033488
    Abstract: There is provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a device and a method for controlled extraction of at least one active substance from at least one type of plant matter by application of heat, the device comprising: a heating element adapted to apply heat to an area of the plant matter to extract the substance; and a mechanism adapted for moving the plant matter relative to the heating element. Optionally, the active substance is a restricted substance. There is also provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a method of monitoring and controlling inhalation of a restricted substance. There is provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a method of manufacturing a tape of plant matter comprising an active substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Syqe Medical Ltd.
    Inventors: Perry Davidson, Aaron Schorr, Arie Holtz, Will Pong, Binyamin Schwartz