Patents by Inventor Richard Mihalik

Richard Mihalik 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: 7144878
    Abstract: A formulation for treating and preventing roundworm infestations in horses, dogs, cats, and other animals is provided. This formulation includes an agent effective against nematodes, wherein the agent is pyrantel, morantel, any salt thereof, or any combination thereof. Preferably, the formulation additionally includes an agent effective against nematodes and obligate parasitic flies, an edible non-aqueous liquid and a thickening agent. The formulation of the present invention allows for a high concentration of the agent effective against nematodes and for the treatment of roundworms, particularly ascarids, that have become resistant to at least one agent typically effective against nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: IVX Animal Health, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Mihalik
  • Patent number: 6858601
    Abstract: A formulation for treating and preventing parasite infestations in horses, dogs, cats, and other animals is provided. This formulation includes a cestocidal agent, wherein the cestocidal agent is pyrantel, morantel, any salt thereof, or any combination thereof. Preferably the formulation additionally includes an edible non-aqueous liquid and a thickening agent. The formulation of the present invention allows for a high concentration of cestocidal agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Phoenix Scientific, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Mihalik
  • Patent number: 6787568
    Abstract: A formulation that includes a mixture of at least one antibiotic, at least one analgesic, and at least one solvent is provided. The antibiotic and the analgesic are dissolved in the solvent to form a formulation that is suitable for veterinary applications. This formulation can be administered to animals as a pour-on or an injectable formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Phoenix Scientific, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Mihalik
  • Publication number: 20040147462
    Abstract: A formulation for treating and preventing roundworm infestations in horses, dogs, cats, and other animals is provided. This formulation includes an agent effective against nematodes, wherein the agent is pyrantel, morantel, any salt thereof, or any combination thereof. Preferably, the formulation additionally includes an agent effective against nematodes and obligate parasitic flies, an edible non-aqueous liquid and a thickening agent. The formulation of the present invention allows for a high concentration of the agent effective against nematodes and for the treatment of roundworms, particularly ascarids, that have become resistant to at least one agent typically effective against nematodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Phoenix Scientific, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Mihalik
  • Publication number: 20040019062
    Abstract: A formulation for treating and preventing parasite infestations in horses, dogs, cats, and other animals is provided. This formulation includes a cestocidal agent, wherein the cestocidal agent is pyrantel, morantel, any salt thereof, or any combination thereof. Preferably the formulation additionally includes an edible non-aqueous liquid and a thickening agent. The formulation of the present invention allows for a high concentration of cestocidal agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Applicant: Phoenix Scientific
    Inventor: Richard Mihalik
  • Patent number: 6596714
    Abstract: A formulation for treating and preventing parasite infestations in horses, dogs, cats, and other animals is provided. This formulation includes a mixture of an edible non-aqueous liquid, a thickening agent, an agent effective against nematodes and obligate parasitic flies and a cestocidal agent, wherein the cestocidal agent is pyrantel, morantel, any salt thereof, or any combination thereof. Preferably, the agent effective against nematodes and obligate parasitic flies is an avermectin, a milbemycin or any combination thereof. Another aspect of the present invention is a method of making this parasiticidal formulation. A further aspect of the present invention is a method for administering the parasiticidal formulation of the present invention to an animal in the form of a paste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Phoenix Scientific, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Mihalik
  • Publication number: 20030068339
    Abstract: An antibiotic formulation for animals is provided. This formulation includes florfenicol, a preservative and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. The florfenicol and preservative are dissolved in the N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone solvent. The formulation is suitable for veterinary applications in colder temperatures. More specifically, it is usable during winter months because it has a lower cold temperature viscosity than previous formulations resulting in it having superior syringeability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Phoenix Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Carpenter, Richard Mihalik
  • Patent number: 6537985
    Abstract: An antibiotic formulation in a true solution is provided. This formulation includes an antibiotic and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. It also may include a preservative, an antioxidant, and/or an additive. The antibiotic is a beta lactam, such as a penicillin, a cephalosporin, other beta lactams, or combinations thereof. The formulation is made by dissolving the antibiotic in the N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. The antibiotic formulation is suitable for use at temperatures below about 0° C. and without agitation. Further, the antibiotic formulation in true solution can be made with non-sterile ingredients and can be filtered to remove impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Phoenix Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Mihalik, John R. Carpenter, Heidi M. P. Faris
  • Patent number: 6492340
    Abstract: A parasiticidal formulation is provided. This formulation includes a pyrrolidone solvent, a bridging solvent, and an parasiticidal agent. One or more parasiticidal agents may be included in the formulation. Preferably, the formulation contains both closantel and ivermectin. Another aspect of the present invention is a method of making this parasiticidal formulation. This method includes mixing a pyrrolidone solvent and a bridging solvent to form a solvent solution and adding one or more parasiticidal agents to the solvent solution. A further aspect of the present invention is a method for administering the parasiticidal formulation of the present invention to an animal. This method of administration includes providing the parasiticidal formulation described above and applying this formulation to the skin of an animal, wherein the formulation is absorbed through the animal's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Phoenix Scientific, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Mihalik
  • Publication number: 20020010142
    Abstract: A parasiticidal formulation is provided. This formulation includes a pyrrolidone solvent, a bridging solvent, and an parasiticidal agent. One or more parasiticidal agents may be included in the formulation. Preferably, the formulation contains both closantel and ivermectin. Another aspect of the present invention is a method of making this parasiticidal formulation. This method includes mixing a pyrrolidone solvent and a bridging solvent to form a solvent solution and adding one or more parasiticidal agents to the solvent solution. A further aspect of the present invention is a method for administering the parasiticidal formulation of the present invention to an animal. This method of administration includes providing the parasiticidal formulation described above and applying this formulation to the skin of an animal, wherein the formulation is absorbed through the animal's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventor: Richard Mihalik
  • Patent number: 6340672
    Abstract: A parasiticidal formulation is provided. This formulation includes a pyrrolidone solvent, a bridging solvent, and an parasiticidal agent. One or more parasiticidal agents may be included in the formulation. Preferably, the formulation contains both closantel and ivermectin. Another aspect of the present invention is a method of making this parasiticidal formulation. This method includes mixing a pyrrolidone solvent and a bridging solvent to form a solvent solution and adding one or more parasiticidal agents to the solvent solution. A further aspect of the present invention is a method for administering the parasiticidal formulation of the present invention to an animal. This method of administration includes providing the parasiticidal formulation described above and applying this formulation to the skin of an animal, wherein the formulation is absorbed through the animal's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Phoenix Scientific, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Mihalik
  • Patent number: 6207179
    Abstract: A formulation for treating and preventing parasite infestations in horses, dogs, cats, and other animals is provided. This formulation includes a mixture of an edible non-aqueous liquid, a thickening agent, an agent effective against nematodes and obligate parasitic flies and a cestocidal agent, wherein the cestocidal agent is pyrantel, morantel, any salt thereof, or any combination thereof. Preferably, the agent effective against nematodes and obligate parasitic flies is an avermectin, a milbemycin or any combination thereof. Another aspect of the present invention is a method of making this parasiticidal formulation. A further aspect of the present invention is a method for administering the parasiticidal formulation of the present invention to an animal in the form of a paste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Phoenix Scientific, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Mihalik