Patents Examined by Simon J. Oh
  • Patent number: 6517817
    Abstract: The foot composition of this invention contains a mixture of lamb fat, water, peppermint oil and mineral oil. The foot composition is provided to soften and cure dry feet as well as remove calluses and corns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: John Cezar
  • Patent number: 6506407
    Abstract: A system for releasing a drug specifically in the colon of the gastrointestinal tract, which comprises a drug (b) coated with an organic acid-soluble polymer material (a), and a saccharide (c) which rapidly generates an organic acid by the action of enterobacteria in the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract; a colon-specific drug release oral preparation, which comprises a composition comprising a drug (b) coated with an organic acid-soluble polymer material (a) and a saccharide (c) which rapidly generates an organic acid by the action of enterobacteria in the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract, said composition being coated with an enteric coating polymer material (d). The invention provides a drug release system and a preparation which utilize enterobacteria, which do not form harmful substances due to the release-starting mechanism, show rapid degradation, and have higher colon specificity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunsuke Watanabe, Hitoshi Kawai, Masataka Katsuma, Muneo Fukui
  • Patent number: 6500455
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical preparation containing Tolperison or a salt thereof as an active ingredient in the form of a racemic mixture which can be a 50/50/-racemat or a racemat with the perponderant content of the (−) -isomer of Tolperison. The pharmaceutical preparation is formulated as a solid or liquid medicament for oral administration. The active ingredient Tolperison that is present as 50/50-racemat or as racemat with a preponderant content of the (−)-isomer or the (+)-isomer is liberated from the preparation in the human body in a delayed manner and preferably in the intestinal canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Sanochemia Pharmazeutika
    Inventor: Werner Frantsits
  • Patent number: 6488957
    Abstract: A food additive composition in an all-in-one powder composition containing multiple vitamins, calcium citrate, minerals, herbs, beans, peas, corn, grains, flakes, berries, and cloves. The composition is prepared by forming a mixture of the ground beans, corn and peas with the grains, spices, herbs, and vitamins. The mixture is steamed and baked in an oven. At least three different compositions are formulated and with different degrees of spiciness. The nutritious and flavorful additive composition can be added to food being cooked or while eating out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventor: Teddy A. Koumarianos
  • Patent number: 6485741
    Abstract: A granulate is described containing granules of an active ingredient endowed with therapeutic/nutritional activity coated with a granulating/bonding agent, suitable for conversion into a solid administration form with a very high content of active ingredient, particularly in the form of tablets obtained by means of a direct compression procedure, or suitable for constituting the content of capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Biosint S.p.A.
    Inventor: Ken Hassen