Patents by Inventor Adrian Mellor

Adrian Mellor has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Emulsion comprising a gelled anionic hydrocolloid aqueous outer phase, a non-aqueous intermediate phase and an aqueous inner phase
    Patent number: 6110473
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emulsion comprising an aqueous gelled outer phase, a non-aqueous intermediate phase and an inner phase containing an active ingredient incompatible with the gelled outer phase, wherein the outer phase comprises one or more anionic hydrocolloids in an amount of 0.1% to 5% by weight of the weight of the outer phase, the intermediate phase comprises an oil, and the inner phase containing the active ingredient is encapsulated by the intermediate phase. The emulsions are useful for the preparation of antiperspirants, sustained release drug formulations or personal hygiene products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto P.L.C.
    Inventors: John Fitzpatrick, Adrian Mellor