Patents by Inventor Aruna Nathan

Aruna Nathan 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).

  • Ultraviolet radiation absorbing polyethers
    Patent number: 9758618
    Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a linear ultraviolet radiation absorbing polyether that comprises a chemically bound UV-chromophore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher G. Levins, Joseph F. Zavatsky, Aruna Nathan, Susan Daly
  • TOPICAL GEL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING POLY(MONOSTEAROYL GLYCEROL-CO-SUCCINATE) POLYMER AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE TOPICAL APPLICATION OF A BENEFIT AGENT
    Publication number: 20170065718
    Abstract: A composition comprising: a benefit agent; at least one polymer including a poly(monostearoyl glycerol-co-succinate) polymer; at least one lower alcohol; and at least one co-solvent; and a method for enhancing topical delivery of a benefit agent are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Ying Sun, Anna Gosiewska, Aruna Nathan, Jeffrey M. Wu
  • Topical gel compositions including poly(monostearoyl glycerol-co-succinate) polymer and methods for enhancing the topical application of a benefit agent
    Patent number: 9522189
    Abstract: A composition comprising: a benefit agent; at least one polymer including a poly(monostearoyl glycerol-co-succinate) polymer; at least one lower alcohol; and at least one co-solvent; and a method for enhancing topical delivery of a benefit agent are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Sun, Anna Gosiewska, Aruna Nathan, Jeffrey M. Wu
  • Punctal plugs for the delivery of active agents
    Patent number: 9474645
    Abstract: The invention provides punctal plugs for the delivery of active agent to one or both of the tear fluid of the eye and to the nasolacrimal duct that comprise a body, at least one cap, and optionally a collarette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Cui, Zhigang Li, Edgar V. Menezes, Aruna Nathan, Michael J. Trezza, II
  • Ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymers
    Patent number: 9469725
    Abstract: The present invention includes an ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer composition that includes polymers containing a UV-chromophore, as described in the specification and as claimed the reaction product of a monoglyceride and a poly-acid monomer containing a UV-chromophore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher G. Levins, Aruna Nathan, Susan Daly
  • ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION ABSORBING POLYETHERS
    Publication number: 20160137780
    Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a linear ultraviolet radiation absorbing polyether that comprises a chemically bound UV-chromophore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher G. Levins, Joseph F. Zavatsky, Aruna Nathan, Susan Daly
  • Ultraviolet radiation absorbing polyethers
    Patent number: 9255180
    Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a linear ultraviolet radiation absorbing polyether that comprises a chemically bound UV-chromophore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher G. Levins, Joseph F. Zavatsky, Aruna Nathan, Susan Daly
  • Punctal plugs for the delivery of active agents
    Patent number: 9173773
    Abstract: The invention provides punctal plugs for the delivery of active agent to one or both of the tear fluid of the eye and to the nasolacrimal duct. The plugs of the invention have a body, a reservoir contained within the body, and optionally a collarette. The reservoir has at least one opening and contains a polymeric material and at least one active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Maureen J. Borgia, Hassan Chaouk, Han Cui, Walter Laredo, Zhigang Li, Aruna Nathan, Michael J. Trezza, II
  • TOPICAL GEL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING POLY(MONOSTEAROYL GLYCEROL-CO-SUCCINATE) POLYMER AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE TOPICAL APPLICATION OF A BENEFIT AGENT
    Publication number: 20150174253
    Abstract: A composition comprising: a benefit agent; at least one polymer including a poly(monostearoyl glycerol-co-succinate) polymer; at least one lower alcohol; and at least one co-solvent; and a method for enhancing topical delivery of a benefit agent are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Ying Sun, Anna Gosiewska, Aruna Nathan, Jeffrey M. Wu
  • POLYMERIC MICROEMULSIONS
    Publication number: 20150086504
    Abstract: The invention provides novel self-emulsifying diblock copolymers and novel self-emulsifying compositions comprising an active ingredient and a diblock copolymer characterized in that the diblock copolymer is liquid at a temperature below 50° C. and the composition is non-aqueous and liquid at a temperature below 50° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Albertina Maria Eduarda Ariën, Marcus Eli Brewster, Aruna Nathan, Joel Rosenblatt, Louisa Myriam Ould-Ouali, Véronique Préat
  • Compositions and medical devices utilizing bioabsorbable liquid polymers
    Patent number: 8623413
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to medical devices and pharmaceutical compositions containing a synthetic, bioabsorbable, biocompatible liquid polymer that is the reaction product of a polybasic acid or derivative thereof, a polyol and a fatty acid, the liquid polymer having a melting point less than about 40° C., as determined by differential scanning calorimetry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Aruna Nathan, Joel Rosenblatt, Steven C. Arnold
  • Self-assembling hydrogels based on dicephalic peptide amphiphiles
    Patent number: 8546338
    Abstract: We have disclosed dicephalic amphiphiles having peptide sequences as the head groups. We have also disclosed self-assembly hydrogels prepared from the dicephalic peptide amphiphiles. These hydrogels are useful for the encapsulation and delivery of bioactives to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jackie J. Donners, Aruna Nathan
  • Ophthalmic devices for the controlled release of active agents
    Patent number: 8377042
    Abstract: The invention provides devices useful for the delivery of active agents to the eye in a controlled manner. In the devices of the invention, the active agent is present within the device in a continuous or discontinuous concentration gradient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhigang Li, Michael J. Trezza, II, Maureen J. Borgia, Aruna Nathan, Bret A. Coldren
  • SELF-ASSEMBLING HYDROGELS BASED ON DICEPHALIC PEPTIDE AMPHIPHILES
    Publication number: 20120148674
    Abstract: We have disclosed dicephalic amphiphiles having peptide sequences as the head groups. We have also disclosed self-assembly hydrogels prepared from the dicephalic peptide amphiphiles. These hydrogels are useful for the encapsulation and delivery of bioactives to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Advanced Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, LLC
    Inventors: Jackie J. Donners, Aruna Nathan
  • Polyoxaester suspending vehicles for use with implantable delivery systems
    Patent number: 8114430
    Abstract: Liquid polyoxaester polymer materials are provided as suspending vehicles suitable for dispensing of pharmaceutically active agents, such as proteins, from delivery devices, for example, pump-driven dosage forms. Polyoxaesters are made from at least one diacid and at least one diol. Through the use of polyoxaesters virtually solvent-free pharmaceutical suspensions can be created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Manya Rohloff, Stephen Andrew Berry, Ling-Ling Kang, Aruna Nathan
  • POLYOXAESTER SUSPENDING VEHICLES FOR USE WITH IMPLANTABLE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20110264076
    Abstract: Liquid polyoxaester polymer materials are provided as suspending vehicles suitable for dispensing of pharmaceutically active agents, such as proteins, from delivery devices, for example, pump-driven dosage forms. Polyoxaesters are made from at least one diacid and at least one diol. Through the use of polyoxaesters virtually solvent-free pharmaceutical suspensions can be created.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Catherine Manya Rohloff, Stephen Andrew Berry, Ling-Ling Kang, Aruna Nathan
  • Polyoxaester suspending vehicles for use with implantable delivery systems
    Patent number: 7959938
    Abstract: Liquid polyoxaester polymer materials are provided as suspending vehicles suitable for dispensing of pharmaceutically active agents, such as proteins, from delivery devices, for example, pump-driven dosage forms. Polyoxaesters are made from at least one diacid and at least one diol. Through the use of polyoxaesters virtually solvent-free pharmaceutical suspensions can be created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Manya Rohloff, Stephen Andrew Berry, Ling-Ling Kang, Aruna Nathan
  • POLYMERIC MICROEMULSIONS
    Publication number: 20110112115
    Abstract: The invention provides novel self-emulsifying diblock copolymers and novel self-emulsifying compositions comprising an active ingredient and a diblock copolymer characterized in that the diblock copolymer is liquid at a temperature below 50° C. and the composition is non-aqueous and liquid at a temperature below 50° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Albertina Maria Eduarda Ariën, Marcus Eli Brewster, Aruna Nathan, Joel Rosenblatt, Louisa Myriam Ould-Ouali, Véronique Preat
  • OPHTHALMIC DEVICES FOR THE CONTROLLED RELEASE OF ACTIVE AGENTS
    Publication number: 20110022007
    Abstract: The invention provides devices useful for the delivery of active agents to the eye in a controlled manner. In the devices of the invention, the active agent is present within the device in a continuous or discontinuous concentration gradient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Zhigang Li, Michael J. Trezza, II, Maureen J. Borgia, Aruna Nathan, Bret A. Coldren
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING MEDICAMENTS INTO A PUNCTAL PLUG
    Publication number: 20100243100
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a dispensing a material with an active agent into an ophthalmic device. Some embodiments include dispensing high viscous materials into a punctal plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Jason M. Tokarski, Michael J. Trezza, II, Aruna Nathan, Hassan Chaouk, Ken Church, Phillip King Parnell, SR.