Patents by Inventor Michael Amante

Michael Amante 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: 9089492
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition in a solid unit dosage form for oral administration in a human or lower animal comprising: a. a safe and effective amount of a therapeutically active agent; b. an inner coating layer selected from the group consisting of poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2, poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1, and mixtures thereof; and c. an outer coating layer comprising an enteric polymer or film coating material; wherein the inner coating layer is not the same as the outer coating layer; wherein if the inner coating layer is poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1 then the outer coating layer is not poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2 or is not a mixture of poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1 and poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2; and wherein the inner coating layer and the outer coating layer do not contain any therapeutically active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Warner Chilcott Company, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Paul Dittmar, Joseph Michael Amante, Tony Ryan Cronk, Daniel Gary Newby
  • Publication number: 20140093576
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition in a solid unit dosage form for oral administration in a human or lower animal comprising: a. a safe and effective amount of a therapeutically active agent; b. an inner coating layer selected from the group consisting of poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2, poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1, and mixtures thereof; and c. an outer coating layer comprising an enteric polymer or film coating material; wherein the inner coating layer is not the same as the outer coating layer; wherein if the inner coating layer is poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1 then the outer coating layer is not poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2 or is not a mixture of poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1 and poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2; and wherein the inner coating layer and the outer coating layer do not contain any therapeutically active agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Warner Chilcott Company, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Paul Dittmar, Joseph Michael Amante, Tony Ryan Cronk, Daniel Gary Newby
  • Patent number: 8580302
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition in a solid unit dosage form for oral administration in a human or lower animal comprising: a. a safe and effective amount of a therapeutically active agent; b. an inner coating layer selected from the group consisting of poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2, poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1, and mixtures thereof; and c. an outer coating layer comprising an enteric polymer or film coating material; wherein the inner coating layer is not the same as the outer coating layer; wherein if the inner coating layer is poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1 then the outer coating layer is not poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2 or is not a mixture of poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1 and poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2; and wherein the inner coating layer and the outer coating layer do not contain any therapeutically active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Warner Chilcott Company, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Paul Dittmar, Joseph Michael Amante, Tony Ryan Cronk, Daniel Gary Newby
  • Patent number: 7950864
    Abstract: A stretchable device is provided including a base layer; a wipe layer attached to the base layer at a seam and defining an interior space between the wipe and base layers, the interior space having an internal surface; and a pouch positioned within the interior space and attached to one of the seam and the internal surface, the pouch having a top layer, a bottom layer attached to the top layer to form a cavity therebetween, an opening in one of the top and bottom layers, and a pull tab coupled to the pouch and to one of the seam and the internal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter G. Bauer, Marci E. Sojka, Sarah L. Christoffel, Cecelia Mary Berger Sharp, Michael S. Brunner, Michael Amante, Ann Marie Przepasniak
  • Publication number: 20100192321
    Abstract: A flexible and conformable cleaning tool is disclosed that includes a foam body with a first working surface, wherein the foam body has a shore hardness less than 40. The cleaning tool further comprises a cleaning material on at least a portion of the first working surface, wherein the cleaning material includes an array of 20 to 1000 upstanding stems per square centimeter, wherein each stem has a height from 0.2 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 105 A, wherein the cleaning material is wiped over a surface to be cleaned to gather debris, lint, or hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Scott J. TUMAN, Thomas E. Haskett, Shaelyn D. Benson, Bridget K. Warmka, Michael A. Amante
  • Publication number: 20070276311
    Abstract: A leg wrap is adapted to wrap around a limb of a person. The wrap includes an elongated flexible body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end along a length of the flexible body. A first fastener is positioned on the flexible body proximate the second end of the flexible body and is adapted to fasten to the flexible body. A flap is positioned between the first end and the second end of the flexible body. The flap has a first end secured to the flexible body and a second end being moveable with respect to the second body. The second fastener is positioned on a flap and adapted to fasten to the flexible body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Wieringa, Michael Amante, Maria Mann
  • Publication number: 20070134048
    Abstract: A stretchable device is provided including a base layer; a wipe layer attached to the base layer at a seam and defining an interior space between the wipe and base layers, the interior space having an internal surface; and a pouch positioned within the interior space and attached to one of the seam and the internal surface, the pouch having a top layer, a bottom layer attached to the top layer to form a cavity therebetween, an opening in one of the top and bottom layers, and a pull tab coupled to the pouch and to one of the seam and the internal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Walter Bauer, Marci Sojka, Sarah Christoffel, Cecelia Sharp, Michael Brunner, Michael Amante, Ann Przepasniak
  • Patent number: 7077139
    Abstract: A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose, mouth, and chin of a wearer, and an extension provided with the mask body. The extension is configured to encircle a back of a wearer's head and to substantially cover a wearer's cheeks, jaw, and ears. A substantial portion of the extension is formed from a resilient material treated with a repellant agent to prevent contaminants from entering or exiting such treated portion of the extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Patent number: 6941949
    Abstract: A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose, mouth, and chin of a wearer, and an extension provided with the mask body. The extension is configured to encircle a back of a wearer's head and to substantially cover a wearer's cheeks, jaw, and ears. A substantial portion of the extension is formed from a resilient material treated with a repellant agent to prevent contaminants from entering or exiting such treated portion of the extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Patent number: 6893662
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition in a solid unit dosage form for oral administration in a human or lower animal comprising: a. a safe and effective amount of a therapeutically active agent; b. an inner coating layer selected from the group consisting of poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2, poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1, and mixtures thereof; and c. an outer coating layer comprising an enteric polymer or film coating material; wherein the inner coating layer is not the same as the outer coating layer; wherein if the inner coating layer is poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1 then the outer coating layer is not poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2 or is not a mixture of poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1 and poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2; and wherein the inner coating layer and the outer coating layer do not contain any therapeutically active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gregory Paul Dittmar, Joseph Michael Amante, Tony Ryan Cronk, Daniel Gary Newby
  • Publication number: 20050051567
    Abstract: A method of producing a plurality of face masks is provided. The method includes the step of providing a continuous web that is of the same material throughout. A plurality of body portions are stamped from the continuous web so that each of the plurality of face masks has one body portion. A plurality of left extension portions are stamped from the continuous web so that each of the body portions has one left extension portion integrally attached thereto. A plurality of right extension portions are stamped from the continuous web so that each of the body portions has one right extension portion integrally attached thereto. A dispenser assembly for dispensing face masks is also provided. The assembly includes a core and a roll of face masks that are rotatably disposed on the core. As least one of the face masks includes a body portion and left extension portion that is integrally attached to the body portion. A right extension portion is integrally attached to the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Daryl Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Michael Amante, Jeffrey Willis
  • Publication number: 20040216744
    Abstract: A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose, mouth, and chin of a wearer, and an extension provided with the mask body. The extension is configured to encircle a back of a wearer's head and to substantially cover a wearer's cheeks, jaw, and ears. A substantial portion of the extension is formed from a resilient material treated with a repellant agent to prevent contaminants from entering or exiting such treated portion of the extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Patent number: 6763970
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for dispensing face masks. The system includes a stack of masks arranged within an interior of a container. The container has a dispensing opening therein for the withdrawal of a single or a specific plurality of masks. The ties of the masks within the stack are arranged so that they extend along the interior walls of the container and rest upon the furthest surface of the mask furthest away from the dispensing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda G. Harris, Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell
  • Publication number: 20040118405
    Abstract: A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose, mouth, and chin of a wearer, and an extension provided with the mask body. The extension is configured to encircle a back of a wearer's head and to substantially cover a wearer's cheeks, jaw, and ears. A substantial portion of the extension is formed from a resilient material treated with a repellant agent to prevent contaminants from entering or exiting such treated portion of the extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Publication number: 20040099677
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for dispensing face masks. The system includes a stack of masks arranged within an interior of a container. The container has a dispensing opening therein for the withdrawal of a single or a specific plurality of masks. The ties of the masks within the stack are arranged so that they extend along the interior walls of the container and rest upon the furthest surface of the mask furthest away from the dispensing opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda G. Harris, Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell
  • Publication number: 20020098235
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition in a solid unit dosage form for oral administration in a human or lower animal comprising: a. a safe and effective amount of a therapeutically active agent; b. an inner coating layer selected from the group consisting of poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2, poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1, and mixtures thereof; and c. an outer coating layer comprising an enteric polymer or film coating material; wherein the inner coating layer is not the same as the outer coating layer; wherein if the inner coating layer is poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1 then the outer coating layer is not poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2 or is not a mixture of poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:1 and poly(methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate) 1:2; and wherein the inner coating layer and the outer coating layer do not contain any therapeutically active agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Gregory Paul Dittmar, Joseph Michael Amante, Tony Ryan Cronk, Daniel Gary Newby
  • Patent number: D545972
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Wieringa, Michael A. Amante, Maria T. Mann