Patents by Inventor Kurt G. Van Scoik

Kurt G. Van Scoik 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).

  • Spray composition
    Patent number: 6841146
    Abstract: An aqueous-based sprayable composition comprises a therapeutic or palliative agent, water and a mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and alkali metal carboxyalkylcellulose. In one embodiment, the composition is a non-Newtonian nasal spray exhibiting a very rapid viscosity recovery upon removal of shear forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Haslwanter, William J. McLaughlin, David M. Oakley, Kurt G. Van Scoik
  • Removal of ectoparasites
    Publication number: 20040126435
    Abstract: Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition to the affected area that causes desiccation of the organism. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a substantially anhydrous composition that has a strong affinity for water. As the composition hydrates, it desiccates the pests and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Kurt G. Van Scoik, Marcia S. Schlesinger, Frank A. Anthony
  • Treatment for ectoparasites
    Publication number: 20040126403
    Abstract: Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a composition that releases heat when contacted with water. The elevated or decreased temperature immobilizes the parasites and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Kurt G. Van Scoik, Marcia S. Schlesinger
  • Removal of ectoparasites
    Patent number: 6689394
    Abstract: Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition to the affected area that causes desiccation of the organism. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a substantially anhydrous composition that has a strong affinity for water. As the composition hydrates, it desiccates the pests and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt G. Van Scoik, Marcia S. Schlesinger, Frank A. Anthony
  • Treatment for ectoparasites
    Patent number: 6685969
    Abstract: Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a composition that releases heat when contacted with water. The elevated or decreased temperature immobilizes the parasites and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt G. Van Scoik, Marcia S. Schlesinger
  • Spray composition
    Publication number: 20030185763
    Abstract: An aqueous-based sprayable composition comprises a therapeutic or palliative agent, water and a mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and alkali metal carboxyalkylcellulose. In one embodiment, the composition is a non-Newtonian nasal spray exhibiting a very rapid viscosity recovery upon removal of shear forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph A. Haslwanter, William J. McLaughlin, David M. Oakley, Kurt G. Van Scoik
  • Spray composition with reduced dripping
    Patent number: 6565832
    Abstract: An aqueous-based sprayable composition comprises a therapeutic or palliative agent, water and a mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and alkali metal carboxyalkylcellulose. In one embodiment, the composition is a non-Newtonian nasal spray exhibiting a very rapid viscosity recovery upon removal of shear forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Haslwanter, William J. McLaughlin, David M. Oakley, Kurt G. Van Scoik
  • Removal of ectoparasites
    Publication number: 20030003161
    Abstract: Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition to the affected area that causes desiccation of the organism. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a substantially anhydrous composition that has a strong affinity for water. As the composition hydrates, it desiccates the pests and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Kurt G. Van Scoik, Marcia S. Schlesinger, Frank A. Anthony
  • Treatment for ectoparasites
    Publication number: 20020197332
    Abstract: Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a composition that releases heat when contacted with water. The elevated or decreased temperature immobilizes the parasites and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Kurt G. Van Scoik, Marcia S. Schlesinger
  • Homogeneous mixtures of low temperature-melting drugs and additives for controlled release
    Patent number: 5807574
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions of and methods of manufacture of controlled release formulations obtained by mixing molten drugs with molten additives to produce homogeneous drug-additive composites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Howard Cheskin, Thomas J. Hale, Kurt G. Van Scoik, Ji Zhou
  • Method of producing tablets, tablets produced thereby, and method of treatment using same
    Patent number: 5234696
    Abstract: Dietetic formulations for oral use are described, made up of tablets formed from dense granules of mixtures of keto- or hydroxy-amino acid analogs, possibly coated by protective films, which are dissolved in the gastrointestinal juices. The process for obtaining dense granules includes a coordinated increase in pressure being maintained for a substantial period of time and subsequent tableting and possible coating by immersion or spraying of the granular material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Kurt G. Van Scoik, Ernest R. Keske, Kent L. Cipollo, Jeffery K. Weis
  • Solid pharmaceutical dosage in tablet triturate form and method of producing same
    Patent number: 5082667
    Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage in tablet triturate form is disclosed. The tablet triturate form includes a cementatory network constituted by a water-soluble but ethanol-insoluble carbohydrate. Also included are discrete particles of a solid, water-soluble but triglyceride-insoluble active ingredient, a polymer, an emulsifier, and sodium bicarbonate wherein the discrete particles have a triglyceride coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventor: Kurt G. Van Scoik