Patents by Inventor Mary A. Walter

Mary A. Walter 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).

  • Patent number: 11007151
    Abstract: A sprayable zinc oxide composition is provided. The sprayable zinc oxide composition can be used in the treatment of various skin conditions. The sprayable zinc oxide composition includes zinc oxide particles and a fluoro-olefin propellant. The present inventors have found that by selecting a propellant having a certain specific gravity, vapor pressure, and molecular weight, and by controlling the viscosity of the various components of the composition, the resulting zinc oxide composition resists settling such that a substantially homogeneous distribution of zinc oxide particles is maintained and can be evenly sprayed onto a surface without running once applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Mission Pharmacal Company
    Inventors: Thomas Dann, Renee Nelson, Brian Wagner, Mary Walter
  • Patent number: 10239685
    Abstract: A spray delivery system including a sprayable active agent composition housed within a container is provided that can be used in the treatment of various skin conditions. The composition includes a hydrofluoro-based propellant, a carrier fluid, and active agent particles, and has a viscosity ranging from about 500 centipoise to about 10,000 centipoise. The container includes a dip tube; a valve assembly that includes a valve body, a stem comprising a stem orifice, and a vapor tap; and an actuator. The dip tube is coupled to the actuator by the valve assembly, and the actuator is depressed to dispense the emulsion. By selectively controlling the components and viscosity of the composition and the dimensions of the container components, the active agent particles resist settling so a substantially homogeneous distribution of the particles is maintained. Thus, the composition can be evenly dispensed from the container as a fine mist without clogging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Mission Pharmacal Company
    Inventors: Thomas Dann, Renee Nelson, Brian Wagner, Mary Walter
  • Patent number: 9700510
    Abstract: A sprayable emulsion is provided. The emulsion can be used in the treatment of various skin conditions. The emulsion includes a hydrofluoro-based propellant, an emulsification system, an oil phase, a water phase, and active agent particles. Further, the emulsification system includes at least one nonionic emulsifier. The emulsion has a viscosity ranging from about 500 centipoise to about 10,000 centipoise and a hydrophilic to lipophilic balance (HLB) value of from about 2 to about 12. The present inventors have found that by selectively controlling the nature of the emulsification system and the viscosity of the emulsion, the active agent particles resist settling such that a substantially homogeneous distribution of the active agent particles is maintained and can be evenly sprayed onto a surface without running once applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Mission Pharmacal Company
    Inventors: Thomas Dann, Renee Nelson, Brian Wagner, Mary Walter
  • Publication number: 20160279061
    Abstract: A sprayable emulsion is provided. The emulsion can be used in the treatment of various skin conditions. The emulsion includes a hydrofluoro-based propellant, an emulsification system, an oil phase, a water phase, and active agent particles. Further, the emulsification system includes at least one nonionic emulsifier. The emulsion has a viscosity ranging from about 500 centipoise to about 10,000 centipoise and a hydrophilic to lipophilic balance (HLB) value of from about 2 to about 12. The present inventors have found that by selectively controlling the nature of the emulsification system and the viscosity of the emulsion, the active agent particles resist settling such that a substantially homogeneous distribution of the active agent particles is maintained and can be evenly sprayed onto a surface without running once applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Dann, Renee Nelson, Brian Wagner, Mary Walter
  • Patent number: 9381156
    Abstract: A sprayable emulsion is provided. The emulsion can be used in the treatment of various skin conditions. The emulsion includes a hydrofluoro-based propellant, an emulsification system, an oil phase, a water phase, and active agent particles. Further, the emulsification system includes at least one nonionic emulsifier. The emulsion has a viscosity ranging from about 500 centipoise to about 10,000 centipoise and a hydrophilic to lipophilic balance (HLB) value of from about 2 to about 12. The present inventors have found that by selectively controlling the nature of the emulsification system and the viscosity of the emulsion, the active agent particles resist settling such that a substantially homogeneous distribution of the active agent particles is maintained and can be evenly sprayed onto a surface without running once applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Mission Pharmacal Company
    Inventors: Thomas Dann, Renee Nelson, Brian Wagner, Mary Walter
  • Publication number: 20150232260
    Abstract: A spray delivery system including a sprayable active agent composition housed within a container is provided that can be used in the treatment of various skin conditions. The composition includes a hydrofluoro-based propellant, a carrier fluid, and active agent particles, and has a viscosity ranging from about 500 centipoise to about 10,000 centipoise. The container includes a dip tube; a valve assembly that includes a valve body, a stem comprising a stem orifice, and a vapor tap; and an actuator. The dip tube is coupled to the actuator by the valve assembly, and the actuator is depressed to dispense the emulsion. By selectively controlling the components and viscosity of the composition and the dimensions of the container components, the active agent particles resist settling so a substantially homogeneous distribution of the particles is maintained. Thus, the composition can be evenly dispensed from the container as a fine mist without clogging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Dann, Renee Nelson, Brian Wagner, Mary Walter
  • Publication number: 20150231071
    Abstract: A sprayable zinc oxide composition is provided. The sprayable zinc oxide composition can be used in the treatment of various skin conditions. The sprayable zinc oxide composition includes zinc oxide particles and a fluoro-olefin propellant. The present inventors have found that by selecting a propellant having a certain specific gravity, vapor pressure, and molecular weight, and by controlling the viscosity of the various components of the composition, the resulting zinc oxide composition resists settling such that a substantially homogeneous distribution of zinc oxide particles is maintained and can be evenly sprayed onto a surface without running once applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Dann, Renee Nelson, Brian Wagner, Mary Walter
  • Publication number: 20150231072
    Abstract: A sprayable emulsion is provided. The emulsion can be used in the treatment of various skin conditions. The emulsion includes a hydrofluoro-based propellant, an emulsification system, an oil phase, a water phase, and active agent particles. Further, the emulsification system includes at least one nonionic emulsifier. The emulsion has a viscosity ranging from about 500 centipoise to about 10,000 centipoise and a hydrophilic to lipophilic balance (HLB) value of from about 2 to about 12. The present inventors have found that by selectively controlling the nature of the emulsification system and the viscosity of the emulsion, the active agent particles resist settling such that a substantially homogeneous distribution of the active agent particles is maintained and can be evenly sprayed onto a surface without running once applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Dann, Renee Nelson, Brian Wagner, Mary Walter
  • Patent number: 8613965
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a calcium-enriched chewable baked food product in which at least one piece of the food product provides the recommended daily DRI of elemental calcium. The calcium-enriched baked food product has a mouth feel, texture and taste substantially similar to a non-calcium-enriched baked food product. The food product also provides Vitamin D3 in a range of 100-2400 IU and optionally may be enrobed with a flavored coating. The present invention is also directed to a method for producing the calcium-enriched food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignees: Mission Phamacal Co., Sterling Foods, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mary A. Walter, Nick N. Davis
  • Publication number: 20120010233
    Abstract: Small molecules and their derivatives are described for the treatment and/or prevention of intestinal fluid loss. Also disclosed are methods of using said molecules and their derivatives to treat and/or prevent conditions associated with increased levels of 3?,5?-adenosine monophosphate. Specific compositions of the invention are also novel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicants: Board of Regents, The University of Texas, Mission Pharmacal Co.
    Inventors: Catherine H. Schein, Scott R. Gilbertson, Johnny W. Peterson, Deliang Chen, Maria Esterlla-Jimenez, Mary A. Walter, Jian Gao
  • Patent number: 8003692
    Abstract: Fluorene-based molecules and their derivatives are described in compositions for the treatment of intestinal fluid loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Mission Pharmacal Co.
    Inventors: Catherine H. Schein, Johnny W. Peterson, Scott R. Gilbertson, Deliang Chen, Maria Estrella-Jimenez, Mary A. Walter, Jian Gao
  • Patent number: 7968131
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an enriched food product, such as a calcium-enriched chewable food product in which at least one piece of the food product provides the recommended daily DRI of elemental calcium. The enriched food product has a mouth feel, texture and taste substantially similar to a non-enriched food product. The food product may also provide Vitamin D3 in a range of 100-2400 IU and optionally may be enrobed with a flavored coating. The present invention is also directed to a method for producing the enriched food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignees: Mission Pharmacal Co., Sterling Foods, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mary A. Walter, Nick N. Davis
  • Patent number: 7968130
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a calcium-enriched chewable baked food product in which at least one piece of the food product provides the recommended daily DRI of elemental calcium. The calcium-enriched baked food product has a mouth feel, texture and taste substantially similar to a non-calcium-enriched baked food product. The food product also provides Vitamin D3 in a range of 100-2400 IU and optionally may be enrobed with a flavored coating. The present invention is also directed to a method for producing the calcium-enriched food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignees: Mission Pharmacal Co., Sterling Foods, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mary A. Walter, Nick N. Davis
  • Publication number: 20090155432
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a calcium-enriched chewable baked food product in which at least one piece of the food product provides the recommended daily DRI of elemental calcium. The calcium-enriched baked food product has a mouth feel, texture and taste substantially similar to a non-calcium-enriched baked food product. The food product also provides Vitamin D3 in a range of 100-2400 IU and optionally may be enrobed with a flavored coating. The present invention is also directed to a method for producing the calcium-enriched food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Mary A. Walter, Nick N. Davis
  • Publication number: 20090093519
    Abstract: Small molecules and their derivatives are described for the treatment and/or prevention of intestinal fluid loss. Also disclosed are methods of using said molecules and their derivatives to treat and/or prevent conditions associated with increased levels of 3?,5?-adenosine monophosphate. Specific compositions of the invention are also novel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicants: Mission Pharmacal Co., Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Catherine H. Schein, Scott R. Gilbertson, Johnny W. Peterson, Deliang Chen, Maria Estrella-Jimenez, Mary A. Walter, Jian Gao
  • Publication number: 20070160714
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an enriched food product, such as a calcium-enriched chewable food product in which at least one piece of the food product provides the recommended daily DRI of elemental calcium. The enriched food product has a mouth feel, texture and taste substantially similar to a non-enriched food product. The food product may also provide Vitamin D3 in a range of 100-2400 IU and optionally may be enrobed with a flavored coating. The present invention is also directed to a method for producing the enriched food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Mission Pharmacal Co.
    Inventors: Mary A. Walter, Nick N. Davis
  • Publication number: 20070160713
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a calcium-enriched chewable baked food product in which at least one piece of the food product provides the recommended daily DRI of elemental calcium. The calcium-enriched baked food product has a mouth feel, texture and taste substantially similar to a non-calcium-enriched baked food product. The food product also provides Vitamin D3 in a range of 100-2400 IU and optionally may be enrobed with a flavored coating. The present invention is also directed to a method for producing the calcium-enriched food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Mary Walter, Nick Davis
  • Patent number: 6221415
    Abstract: A food container and its method of use are disclosed. The food container includes a top panel, bottom panel and plurality of sidewalls. A movable panel is hingedly connected to one of the sidewalls, allowing a consumer to open the container. Attached to the lower edge of the movable panel is a shelf supporting a food item. A consumer can access the food item by opening the movable panel, which causes the shelf to carry the food item outside the container into a position that permits the consumer to easily manipulate it. The food item or a portion thereof can then be replaced in the container by simply closing the movable panel. The shelf may engage one or more sidewalls of the bottom panel to assist in maintaining the container in a closed position after initial opening and reclosing. The container is suitable for packaging food items that include both microwaveable and non-microwaveable ingredients. A foldable blank for manufacturing the container is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventor: Candace Mary Walters
  • Patent number: 6063415
    Abstract: A food container and its method of use are disclosed. The food container includes a top panel, bottom panel and plurality of sidewalls. A movable panel is hingedly connected to one of the sidewalls, allowing a consumer to open the container. Attached to the lower edge of the movable panel is a shelf supporting a food item. A consumer can access the food item by opening the movable panel, which causes the shelf to carry the food item outside the container into a position that permits the consumer to easily manipulate it. The food item or a portion thereof can then be replaced in the container by simply closing the movable panel. The shelf may engage one or more sidewalls of the bottom panel to assist in maintaining the container in a closed position after initial opening and reclosing. The container is suitable for packaging food items that include both microwaveable and non-microwaveable ingredients. A foldable blank for manufacturing the container is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventor: Candace Mary Walters