Patents Examined by Trevor Love
  • Foamable vehicles and pharmaceutical compositions comprising aprotic polar solvents and uses thereof
    Patent number: 10363216
    Abstract: The present invention teaches a foamable pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising an aprotic polar solvent; foam compositions and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Dov Tamarkin, David Schuz, Tal Berman, Yohan Hazot
  • Agent and method for the temporary deformation of keratin-containing fibers
    Patent number: 10350154
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the temporary shaping of keratinic fibers, containing: at least one non-crosslinked, hydrophobically modified (meth)acrylic acid copolymer at least one crosslinked, hydrophobically modified (meth)acrylic acid copolymer, its use and method using such a composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Julia Bibiane Lange, Diane Metten, Cyrielle Martinez
  • Iodinated polymers for biological agent defeat
    Patent number: 10342232
    Abstract: A binder, and related processes, has been developed for biological agent defeat formulations. This highly iodinated binder is based on the polymer polyethylene tetraiodoterephthalamide. The materials have been formulated with metal fuel particles, such as aluminum, and various oxidizers, such as metal oxides. The binder-thermite composites may be actuated to initiate oxidation, therein generating heat. Upon thermal decomposition of these materials, iodine, a biocide, is released allowing for sterilization of biological agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Robert Carl Brothers, Rebecca Martin Wilson, Michelle Pantoya
  • W/O type emulsion and a premix for producing the same
    Patent number: 10328006
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide a novel emulsion, and a premix for producing the same. [Solution] An water-in-oil type emulsion and a premix, comprising dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide and a fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Kokyu Alcohol Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Mitsu Kanemoto
  • Water-soluble phytocannabinoid formulations
    Patent number: 10328111
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for increasing the water solubility and/or bioavailability of a phytocannabinoid compound is disclosed herein. In one example, a water-soluble phytocannabinoid formulation can comprise a phytocannabinoid; a non-ionic surfactant; and optionally, water. The weight ratio of phytocannabinoid content to non-ionic surfactant can be from 1:10,000 to 1:5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Solva, LLC
    Inventor: Eric Kuhrts
  • Cosmetic composition and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10328013
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition. The composition can include 60 to 85% by weight of water, 4 to 10% by weight of isodecane, 0.5 to 4% by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride, 0.2 to 3% by weight of dimethicone, 0.2 to 3% by weight of cetyl alcohol, 0.2 to 3% by weight of stearic acid, 0.1 to 2% by weight of arachidyl alcohol, 0.05 to 2% by weight of hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, 0.05 to 2% by weight of behenyl alcohol, 0.05 to 2% by weight of isohexadecane, 0.01 to 1% by weight of arachidyl glucoside, and 0.01 to 1% by weight of acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, polysorbate 60.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Collier, Michael Frushour, Kim Wilson
  • Systems, methods, apparatus, mechanisms, and devices for delivering odors, fragrances, and chemicals
    Patent number: 10327444
    Abstract: A dispensing device includes a body having an open end, a second end, and a stick disposed in the body, the stick including a semi-solid material. The device also includes a mechanism adapted to cause a portion of the stick to extend from the open end of the body in response to an action by a user. The semi-solid material may include a deodorizing material, antiperspirant material, sanitizing material, perfume, sterilizing material, air freshening material, or insect repellent material. The stick may be uniformly composed of the semi-solid material, or may include a plurality of detachable blocks, each block including a layer of aluminum foil, a layer of adhesive material, and a layer of semi-solid material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Meryl J. Topchik
  • Controlled release delivery device comprising an organosol coat
    Patent number: 10314787
    Abstract: A controlled release delivery device for controlled release of an active ingredient comprising: (i) a core particle comprising the active ingredient homogenously dispersed or dissolved therein; and (ii) an organosol polymeric coat comprising a homogenous mixture of, (a) a water soluble gel forming polymer and a water insoluble organosoluble polymer in a dry weight ratio of from about 20:80 to about 50:50, (b) an organosolvent, and (c) an anti-tacking agent; the organosol polymeric coat being applied directly to and substantially enveloping the core particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: INTELLIPHARMACEUTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Isa Odidi, Amina Odidi
  • Kits for local delivery of water soluble agents and methods of use
    Patent number: 10314951
    Abstract: A kit includes a mesh substrate and a polymer that is fixed to the mesh substrate. The polymer includes an active agent that is configured to elute over time. The kit further includes a hemostatic agent. The hemostatic agent is separate from the mesh substrate and the polymer. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiangji Chen, Satish Pulapura, Fatima Buevich
  • Treating sexual desire disorders with flibanserin
    Patent number: 10307420
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of flibanserin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, for the treatment of disorders of sexual desire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Sprout Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Franco Borsini, Kenneth Robert Evans
  • Biodegradable, semi-crystalline, phase separated, thermoplastic multi block copolymers for controlled release of biologically active compounds
    Patent number: 10300019
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a biodegradable, semi-crystalline, phase separated thermoplastic multi-block copolymer, a process for preparing said multi-block copolymer, a composition for the delivery of at least one biological active compound, and to a method for delivering a biologically active compound to a subject in need thereof. A multi-block copolymer of the invention is characterized in that: a) it comprises at least one hydrolysable pre-polymer (A) segment and at least one hydrolysable pre-polymer (B) segment, b) said multi-block copolymer having a Tg of 37° C. or less and a Tm of 110-250° C. under physiological conditions; c) the segments are linked by a multifunctional chain-extender; d) the segments are randomly distributed over the polymer chain; e) at least part of the pre-polymer (A) segment is derived from a water-soluble polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: InnoCore Technologies B.V.
    Inventors: Rob Steendam, Theodorus Adrianus Cornelius Flipsen, Christine Hiemstra, Johan Zuidema
  • Breathing control modulating compounds, and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 10294228
    Abstract: The present invention includes compounds that are useful in the prevention and/or treatment of breathing control diseases or disorders in a subject in need thereof. The present invention also includes a method of preventing and/or treating a respiratory disease or disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound and/or composition of the invention. The present invention further includes a method of preventing destabilization or stabilizing breathing rhythm in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound and/or composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: NEURAD LTD.
    Inventors: Scott L. Dax, James Joseph Mencel, Vita Ozola, Edgars Suna, Kirill Shubin
  • Compositions and methods for reducing overdose
    Patent number: 10293046
    Abstract: Drug delivery formulations, uses thereof and methods of making same are provided in order to reduce the potential for abuse, misuse or improper administration of an addictive substance or any active substance and to prevent, reduce, inhibit, or delay purposeful or accidental overdose of an active substance by ingesting too many dosage forms at once, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: INTELLIPHARMACEUTICS CORP.
    Inventor: Isa Odidi
  • Oil-based eyelash cosmetic and cosmetic method
    Patent number: 10278913
    Abstract: An oil-based eyelash cosmetic including 22 to 50% by mass of a wax (A) containing a wax having a melting point of 50° C. to less than 70° C. (A-1) and a wax having a melting point of 70° C. to 110° C. (A-2), 0.1 to 10% by mass of a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of 6 to 12 (B), 20 to 70% by mass of a volatile oil (C) and 0 to 5% by mass of water (E), and having the ratio by mass of the component (A-1) to the component (A-2) [(A-1)/(A-2)] of 1/0.2 to 1/5, is excellent in removability by warm water as well as volume effect, curling effect and long-lasting performance of cosmetic effect such as water resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: JO Cosmetics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yumi Tomiyama, Mizuyo Inoue, Akihiro Nakano, Hazuki Uchida, Satoshi Haramizu
  • Composition comprising polymer particles, a hydrocarbon-based oil and a silicone elastomer, and process using the same
    Patent number: 10258552
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising particles of at least one polymer that is surface-stabilized with a stabilizer, the polymer of the particles being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; the stabilizer being an isobornyl (meth)acrylate polymer chosen from isobornyl (meth)acrylate homopolymer and statistical copolymers of isobornyl (meth)acrylate and of C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate present in an isobornyl (meth)acrylate/C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate weight ratio of greater than 4, at least one hydrocarbon-based oil and at least one silicone elastomer conveyed in at least one second oil. The invention also relates to a process for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, in which said composition is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Hong Li, Veronique Ferrari
  • Co-encapsulation of live cells with oxygen-generating particles
    Patent number: 10251915
    Abstract: Microcapsules are described that comprise (a) a liquid aqueous or hydrogel core; (b) a semipermeable membrane surrounding said core; (c) live animal cells (e.g., pancreatic cells) in the core; and (d) oxygen-generating particles in said core, said oxygen-generating particles included in said microcapsules in an amount sufficient to lengthen the duration of viability of said animal cells in said microcapsules. Compositions comprising such microcapsules and uses thereof, such as in treating diabetes, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
    Inventors: Emmanuel C. Opara, Benjamin S. Harrison
  • Cosmetic composition and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10251828
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anhydrous lip moisturizing composition and a method of use for moisturizing lips. The composition can include 20% to 30% by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride; 12% to 22% by weight of tridecyl trimellitate; 1% to 15% by weight of jojoba esters; 5% to 10% by weight of Helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil; 2% to 10% by weight of microcrystalline wax; and 2% to 10% by weight of beeswax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Collier, Michael Frushour, Kim Wilson
  • Cosmetic compositions and methods of their use
    Patent number: 10231922
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for moisturizing skin. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising 0.01 to 3% by weight of lactobacillus ferment, 0.001 to 1% by weight of Ferula foetida root extract, 0.001 to 1% by weight of Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed extract, 0.001 to 1% by weight of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, and 0.1 to 3% by weight of niacinamide, wherein the skin in need thereof is dry skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Patricia Jacoby
  • Electrophoretically deposited strontium fluoride nanoparticle/polymer coatings for medical implants
    Patent number: 10232090
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for co-electrophoretic deposition (co-EPD) of organo-functionalized strontium fluoride nanoparticles (SrF2) with a hydrophobic polymer in the presence of non-aqueous aprotic solvents. The co-EPD procedure can be employed to form a coating or self-supporting film for application to a metal implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Furman, Stephen T. Wellinghoff
  • Larvicidal composition
    Patent number: 10226049
    Abstract: An insecticidal granular composition for broadcasting of the granular composition onto a body of water on which insects are to be controlled comprising: a granular carrier of size in range of from 1 to 4 mm; a composition absorbed into the granular carrier comprising a bacterially derived larvicidal active agent and a non-aqueous liquid having a density less than 1; wherein the insecticidal granular composition has an average individual granule density greater than 1 and is adapted to sink in the body of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Granular Products Assets PTY LTD
    Inventors: Graham Barrett, Philip Pentland, Abhinetiri Kumari Maharaj