Patents by Inventor John Afseth

John Afseth 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).

  • Formulation for treatment of vaginal dryness
    Patent number: 9005597
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for treating vaginal dryness and lack of lubrication comprising: a poloxamer component; a phospholipid component; an optional oil component; and a non-aqueous carrier; wherein the composition is substantially anhydrous. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of treating vaginal dryness comprising the step of administering to a patient suffering from vaginal dryness the above composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Medlite A/S
    Inventors: Ketil Andre Hansen, Tore Fagerland, John Afseth, Matthew Leigh, Elsa Kung, Peter van Hoogevest
  • FORMULATION FOR TREATMENT OF VAGINAL DRYNESS
    Publication number: 20110262381
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for treating vaginal dryness and lack of lubrication comprising: a poloxamer component; a phospholipid component; an optional oil component; and a non-aqueous carrier; wherein the composition is substantially anhydrous. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of treating vaginal dryness comprising the step of administering to a patient suffering from vaginal dryness the above composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Ketil Andre Hansen, Tore Fagerland, John Afseth, Mathew Leigh, Elsa Kung, Peter Van Hoogevest
  • Antigen/anti-antigen cleavage
    Patent number: 5429927
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of cleaving an antigen/anti-antigen or hapten/anti-hapten linkage joining two particles comprising reacting said linkage with a secondary antibody, or fragment thereof, binding to said anti-antigen or anti-hapten, and a kit for performing such a method. The method of the invention has particular utility in the separation of cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Dynal AS
    Inventors: John Afseth, Steiner Funderud, Laurent Caignault, Mohamad Mortada
  • Composition for oral hygiene
    Patent number: 4795628
    Abstract: A composition for oral hygiene with efficacy against dental plaque which contains a synergistic mixture of copper compounds and hexetidine, preferably in an amount of about 0.05 to about 1.5 % by weight, calculated based on the total composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: Blendax-Werke R. Schneider GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: John Afseth