Patents by Inventor Michael E. Joyce

Michael E. Joyce 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).

  • Warming and nonirritating lubricant compositions and method of comparing irritation
    Patent number: 7758887
    Abstract: This invention relates to substantially anhydrous warming, non-toxic and nonirritating lubricating compositions containing polyhydric alcohols and an insulating agent as well as gel and jelly compositions related thereto. The invention also relates to methods of using such compositions for lubrication, administration of active ingredients and for preventing or treating dysmenorrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil - PPC
    Inventors: Nawaz Ahmad, C. Scott Lamb, Emilia Casilio Lonardo, Michael E. Joyce, Kalpana J. Patel, Pavan Kumar Heda
  • Warming and nonirritating lubricant compositions and method of comparing irritation
    Patent number: 7695730
    Abstract: This invention relates to substantially anhydrous warming, non-toxic and nonirritating lubricating compositions containing polyols and preferably an insulating agent. The invention also relates to methods of using such compositions for lubrication, administration of active ingredients and for preventing or treating dysmenorrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Nawaz Ahmad, Christopher Scott Lamb, Emilia Casilio Lonardo, Michael E. Joyce, Kalpana J. Patel, Pavan Kumar Heda
  • Warming and nonirritating lubricant compositions and method of comparing irritation
    Patent number: 7658941
    Abstract: This invention relates to substantially anhydrous warming, non-toxic and nonirritating lubricating compositions containing polyhydric alcohols and an insulating agent as well as gel and jelly compositions related thereto. The invention also relates to methods of using such compositions for lubrication, administration of active ingredients and for preventing or treating dysmenorrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nawaz Ahmad, Christopher Scott Lamb, Emilia Casilio Lonardo, Michael E. Joyce, Kalpana J. Patel, Pavan Kumar Heda
  • Warming and nonirritating lubricant compositions and method of comparing irritation
    Publication number: 20040167039
    Abstract: This invention relates to substantially anhydrous warming, non-toxic and nonirritating lubricating compositions containing polyhydric alcohols and an insulating agent as well as gel and jelly compositions related thereto. The invention also relates to methods of using such compositions for lubrication, administration of active ingredients and for preventing or treating dysmenorrhea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Nawaz Ahmad, Christopher Scott Lamb, Emilia Casilio Lonardo, Michael E. Joyce, Kalpana J. Patel, Pavan Kumar Heda
  • Warming and nonirritating lubricant compositions and method of comparing irritation
    Publication number: 20030211161
    Abstract: This invention relates to substantially anhydrous warming, non-toxic and nonirritating lubricating compositions containing polyhydric alcohols and an insulating agent as well as gel and jelly compositions related thereto. The invention also relates to methods of using such compositions for lubrication, administration of active ingredients and for preventing or treating dysmenorrhea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Nawaz Ahmad, C. Scott Lamb, Emilia Casilio Lonardo, Michael E. Joyce, Kalpana J. Patel, Pavan Kumar Heda
  • Oil dewaxing method
    Patent number: 5547562
    Abstract: The invention decloses a method for dewaxing a hydrocarbon oil which comprises adding an oil-soluble poly C.sub.18 -C.sub.22 alkylmethacrylate having a molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 2,000,000 daltons to a hydrocarbon oil containing wax; cooling the oil to allow wax crystals to form, separating the wax crystals from the oil and recovering a dewaxed oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Nalco/Exxon Energy Chemicals, L.P.
    Inventors: Rupinder S. Grewal, Michael E. Joyce, Randall F. Nord