Patents by Inventor Martin M. Rieger

Martin M. Rieger 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).

  • Antacid chewing gum
    Patent number: 4971787
    Abstract: According to this invention a medicament containing gum having improved delivery properties is produced by utilizing a chewing gum composition having a moisture content not greater than 0.3% by weight which softens at 40.degree. C. to 60.degree. C. and has an equilibrium relative humidity lower than the ambient relative humidity as produced and combined with a powdered, insoluble medicament which has been co-spray dried with sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Subraman R. Cherukuri, Frank P. Calabro, Gul Mansukhani, Martin M. Rieger, Milton Elefant
  • Aluminum salt of saccharin
    Patent number: 4855145
    Abstract: The aluminum salt of saccharin and a method for its preparation are disclosed. Chewing gum compositions comprising the novel salt are prepared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Martin M. Rieger, Robert K. Yang
  • Process for the preparation of the aluminum salt of saccharin
    Patent number: 4762930
    Abstract: The aluminum salt of saccharin and a method for its preparation are disclosed. Chewing gum compositions comprising the novel salt are prepared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Martin M. Rieger, Robert K. Yang
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compounds and compositions thereof
    Patent number: 4609677
    Abstract: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of active anti-inflammatory agent selected from the group consisting of 1-phenyl-1 cyclohexene, 4-phenylcyclohexanone, and mixtures thereof. The active agent may be formulated in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. These compositions are useful in the treatment in mammals of inflammation and other related symptoms, including pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: Martin M. Rieger
  • Methods for treating inflammation
    Patent number: 4578405
    Abstract: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of active anti-inflammatory agent selected from the group consisting of 1-phenyl-1 cyclohexene, 4-phenylcyclohexanone, and mixtures thereof. The active agent may be formulated in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. These compositions are useful in the treatment in mammals of inflammation and other related symptoms, including pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: Martin M. Rieger
  • Non-staling gum composition and method of preparation
    Patent number: 4514422
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gum composition exhibiting improved shelf life and resistance to staling, that comprises a substantially anhydrous mixture of a gum base, at least one sugar alcohol, and glycerin, the glycerin present in an amount ranging from greater than 10% to about 18% by weight of the composition. The gum composition preferably contains no more than 2% by weight of water. The invention includes a method for preparing the gum composition, comprising treating the ingredients thereof, including the glycerin, to remove substantially all water therefrom, thereafter combining the sugar alcohol with the glycerin under agitation and at about 50.degree. C., and adding subsequently thereto the gum base, after which certain additive materials, such as flavorings, and the like may be added with mixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Robert Yang, Martin M. Rieger