Patents Examined by Thor Nielsen
  • Patent number: 9596846
    Abstract: An aqueous pesticide compositions contain water, a pesticide, and at least one surfactant having a solubility in water of less than or equal to about 10 percent by weight, in an amount effective as a drift control agent, and a method for controlling spray drift of an aqueous pesticide composition includes the steps of incorporating in an aqueous end use pesticide composition, in an amount effective as a drift control agent, at least one surfactant having a solubility in water of less than or equal to about 10 percent by weight, and spray applying the aqueous end use pesticide composition to a target pest and/or to the environment of the target pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: RHODIA OPERATIONS
    Inventors: Rajesh Goyal, Krish Murthy Shanmuga
  • Patent number: 9592194
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lipstick comprising a combination of active ingredients comprising Portulaca pilosa extract, sunflower oil, jojoba esters, mango butter, and tocopherol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Linda A. Hart
  • Patent number: 9592252
    Abstract: The invention provides a colon cleansing solution comprising: a) 300 to 2000 mmol per liter ascorbate anion provided by ascorbic acid, one or more salts of ascorbic acid, or a mixture thereof; and b) 10 to 200 g per liter polyethylene glycol. The invention also provides methods and kits associated with, or making use of the solutions. The invention also provides a method of cleansing the colon of a subject comprising: —administering to the subject an effective amount of a first cleansing solution; and then after a time interval —administering to the subject an effective amount of a second cleansing solution, where in the two cleansing solutions are as described in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: NORGINE BV
    Inventors: Marc Halphen, Hans-Jurgen Gruss, Ian Cox, Alasdair Cockett, Peter Stein, Alex Ungar
  • Patent number: 9572781
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a plurality of taste-masked non-opioid analgesic/opioid analgesic drug-containing microparticles, dosage forms comprising such pharmaceutical compositions (such as an orally disintegrating tablet), and methods of making the pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms of the present invention. Dosage forms comprising the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are improved homogeneous blends of non-opioid and opioid analgesics which provide for more convenient and palatable administration of drug combinations, for example for treating pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Adare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gopi Venkatesh, Michael Gosselin, James Clevenger, Jin-Wang Lai
  • Patent number: 9572347
    Abstract: An agent for virus inactivation capable of exhibiting inactivation action based on structural destruction such as degradation and decomposition against viruses, which comprises a monovalent copper compound such as cuprous oxide, cuprous sulfide, cuprous iodide, and cuprous chloride as an active ingredient, and a virus inactivation material, which contains the agent for virus inactivation on a surface of a substrate and/or inside of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignees: THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO, KANAGAWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Kazuhito Hashimoto, Kayano Sunada, Masahiro Miyauchi, Xiaoqing Qiu, Yoshinobu Kubota, Hitoshi Ishiguro, Ryuichi Nakano, Jitsuo Kajioka, Yanyan Yao
  • Patent number: 9560848
    Abstract: A method of deterring biofouling of a surface comprising attaching an adduct having formula (I) or noradrenalin to the surface. Formula (I) being defined as compounds that have the formula A-L-R wherein A is i) a C6 or C10 substituted aryl ring, or ii) a C1-C9 substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl ring: L is a linking group, and R is a primary amino moiety comprising unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Clemson University
    Inventors: Andrew S. Mount, Neeraj V. Gohad, Andrew Metters, Nihar M. Shah
  • Patent number: 9550960
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns compounds comprising at least one ?-glucuronide moiety capable of liberating a perfuming alcohol. The present invention concerns also the use of said compounds in perfumery as well as the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles, in particular deodorants or antiperspirants comprising the invention's compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Christian Starkenmann, Myriam Troccaz, Fabienne Mayenzet
  • Patent number: 9549950
    Abstract: A process for making cerium-containing nanoparticles with biocompatible stabilizers is described, wherein an aqueous reaction mixture comprising cerous ion, citric acid, a stabilizer (chelator) selected from the group consisting of nitrilotriacetic acid, ethylene glycol tetraacetic acid and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, and an oxidant, is provided, followed by a heating step to effectively form the nanoparticles. These biocompatible nanoparticles can be used to treat oxidative stress related diseases and events, such as ischemic stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: CERION, LLC
    Inventors: Bradford Michael Stadler, David Wallace Sandford
  • Patent number: 9545391
    Abstract: This invention relates to an externally applied ointment that aids in relieving irritation, pain or mild inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes associated with hemorrhoids and the method of using such ointment lotion. The formulation of the present invention contains phenylephrine HCl, lidocaine grape skin/seed/leaf extract and aloe plants extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Hemaway LLC
    Inventors: Archer Rosenblum, John Maurello
  • Patent number: 9522219
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to stents made of a magnesium alloy degradable under physiological conditions and an outer polymeric coating. Herein, the stents according to the invention can be additionally coated with at least one anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antiangiogenic, antirestenotic and/or antithrombogenic active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignees: HEMOTEQ AG, MEKO LASERSTRAHL-MATERIALBEARBEITUNGEN E.K
    Inventors: Michael Stekker, Norbert Hort, Frank Feyerabend, Erika Hoffmann, Michael Hoffmann, Roland Horres
  • Patent number: 9522160
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ophthalmic formulation which comprises a fine particle of Compound A in an aqueous suspension and a manufacturing process thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to a topically applied ophthalmic aqueous suspension which is obtainable by suspending fine particles of Compound A in an aqueous vehicle containing a surfactant and boric acid. The invention also provides processes for making the ophthalmic formulations and to methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Inotek Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Inventors: William K. McVicar, Harun Takruri
  • Patent number: 9517208
    Abstract: Abuse-deterrent dosage forms (e.g., orally administered dosage forms, transdermal dosage forms, suppositories, etc.), processes for formulating pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising an active agent susceptible to abuse (e.g., an opioid agonist, a benzodiazepine, a stimulant) such that the resulting dosage forms are abuse-deterrent are described. Also described are methods of deterring abuse of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Purdue Pharma L.P.
    Inventors: Debora L Guido, Haiyong Huang
  • Patent number: 9498459
    Abstract: A sol-gel bioactive glass precursor, method for making sol-gel glasses, resultant sol-gel bioactive glasses, and methods of use thereof which include introducing Na2O into the glass network during the sol-gel process through the use of Na-ethoxide, NaCl, or sodium silicate rather than sodium nitrate. Medical and industrial uses of such glasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: NOVABONE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Pomrink, Jipin Zhong, Zehra Tosun, Roy Layne Howell, Cecilia Cao
  • Patent number: 9492379
    Abstract: Disclosed is a quickly soluble oral film dosage for masking a nasty taste, in particular, a quickly soluble oral film dosage comprising a stevioside based sweetener and a high potency sweetener in a ratio by weight (w/w) of 1:3 to 3:1, which may efficiently mask a bitter or nasty taste of a medicine and may be quickly dissolved in a mouth without water, thereby improving an aftertaste thereof thus enhancing dosage acceptability of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: CHABIO & DIOSTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-Kyu Park, Won-Suk Yang, Kyoung Tae Jung
  • Patent number: 9468213
    Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to a novel herbicide formulation comprising:— (a) an aqueous phase; (b) an HPPD inhibitor in suspension in the aqueous phase; (c) an encapsulated chloroacetamide or an isoxazoline herbicide in suspension in the aqueous phase; (d) glyphosate and/or glufosinate or an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof, in solution in the aqueous phase. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of an herbicide formulation of the invention and to a process for the control of unwanted vegetation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection LLC
    Inventor: Alan Frederick Nelson
  • Patent number: 9457132
    Abstract: Medical devices that are resistant to biofilm development and methods of the manufacture of biofilm resistant medical devices are provided. One or more bacteriophages are tethered to the surface of a medical device or a hydrogei-type coating on the surface of the device by covalent bonding while maintaining bacteriophage infective or lytic activity. The presence of the bacteriophages on a medical device, such as an indwelling medical device, prevents biofilm formation or reduces existing biofilm formation on the surface of the device when in use. These devices address the long felt need for biofilm resistant devices that increase safety and reduce complications normally associated with prior indwelling or other medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Rodney Martin Donlan, Susan Marie Lehman, Andres J. Garcia
  • Patent number: 9446077
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention encompass fascia, fat, and dermis fibrous compositions, and methods for their manufacture and use. In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention encompass methods for obtaining a fascia fiber for use in producing a biotextile. Exemplary methods may include treating a cadaveric fascia tissue with acetone, and obtaining the fascia fibers from the treated fascia tissue. In some cases, methods may include processing the fascia fibers to produce the fibrous fascia biotextile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: AlloSource
    Inventors: Matthew Southard, Adrian C. Samaniego, Peter J. Stevens
  • Patent number: 9426983
    Abstract: An aqueous suspension concentrate (SC) composition of a crop protection active compound is provided, the concentrate comprising: (a) 50 to 700 g/l of an active ingredient comprising at least one compound active in crop protection; and (b) a concentrate stabilizing component consisting of: (i) up to 150 g/l of at least one non-ionic dispersing agent; and/or (ii) to 150 g/l of at least one anionic dispersing agent; and 10 (c) 200 to 800 g/l of water; with the proviso that in the case that the suspension concentrate comprises an active ingredient other than an azole and the concentrate stabilizing component consists of an anionic dispersing agent only, the anionic dispersing agent is present in an amount of greater than 30 g/l; or in the case that the suspension concentrate comprises an azole derivative as the active ingredient and the concentrate stabilizing component consists of both an anionic dispersing agent and a non-ionic dispersing agent, the anionic dispersing agent is present in an amount of greater th
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: ROTAM AGROCHEM INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: James T. Bristow
  • Patent number: 9426948
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to compositions and methods for the control of nematodes and soil borne diseases using compositions comprising high terpene containing oils and one or more surfactants and alcohol. The invention also relates to methods for conditioning soil to improve overall plant health and growth by among others increasing the wetted soil volume available for water utilization by plant roots using the disclosed compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: ORO AGRI, INC.
    Inventors: Erroll Melvyn Pullen, Melvin Donovan Pullen
  • Patent number: 9414593
    Abstract: A liquid herbicidal composition containing pinoxaden and an adjuvant, where the adjuvant is a built-in adjuvant consisting of a trisester of phosphoric acid with aliphatic or aromatic alcohols and/or a bis-ester of alkyl phosphonic acids with aliphatic or aromatic alcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
    Inventors: David Stock, Philip Taylor, Rudolf Schneider