Calcium Containing Sulfur Compound (e.g., Calcium Sulfate, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/696)
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Patent number: 6254893Abstract: A calcium-based ophthalmic composition for treating dry eye including a hydrophobic carrier, such as petrolatum, and a calcium salt. Also a method for treating dry eye comprising the step of administering the composition according to the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1998Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: DEO CorporationInventor: Donald L. MacKeen
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Patent number: 6235317Abstract: An additive for stimulants, useful in particular to reduce the health-damaging effects of coffee beverages, contains one or several vitamins, dandelion root extract, and, if required, one or several mineral salts. The additive characterized in that it contains anise extract and adenosine.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Inventors: György Pintz, Kinga Paczolay
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Patent number: 6203823Abstract: Use of calcium taurate as an antihypertensive agent and dietary supplement. The compound is prepared by reacting taurine and calcium in a 2:1 molar ratio. The resulting mixture is diluted with alcohol and the remaining clear filtrate is crystallized. Calcium taurate is taken orally as a nutritional supplement or antihypertensive agent, and can be used as an adjuvant to conventional antihypertensive drugs.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Nutrition 21Inventor: Mark F. McCarty
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Patent number: 6197815Abstract: Metal amino acid chelates for animals are beneficial for facilitating and promoting growth by increasing desired metallic ion uptake. The present invention is directed to a process for providing an animal fed additive by preparing metal amino acid chelates, and the metal amino acid chelate growth facilitator, promoter and enhancer prepared by the process.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1998Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: J.H. Biotech, Inc.Inventor: Hsinhung John Hsu
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Patent number: 6099869Abstract: Use of calcium taurate as an antihypertensive agent and dietary supplement. The compound is prepared by reacting taurine and calcium in a 2:1 molar ratio. The resulting mixture is diluted with alcohol and the remaining clear filtrate is crystallized. Calcium taurate is taken orally as nutritional supplement or antihypertensive agent, and can be used as an adjuvant to conventional antihypertensive drugs.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1998Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Nutrition 21Inventor: Mark F. McCarty
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Patent number: 6093423Abstract: A chemical agent for use in binding to and insolubilizing the solubilized products of fat digestion in order to prevent absorption of fat from the diet.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1997Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: Kappa Pharmaceuticals LimitedInventor: Alun Roy Williams
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Patent number: 6060086Abstract: The invention relates to a method of using recovered drywall to achieve an effect in an animal habitat. The method includes applying an amount of recovered drywall to surfaces of the habitat, the effect achieved being reduction or control of bacterial count, fly population, odor or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1997Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Gypsum Recycling, Inc.Inventors: Ted Belanus, James Kramer
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Patent number: 5958464Abstract: A composition for preventing and treating milk fever in freshening cows, and a method of administering the composition. The basic composition is a mixture of water, calcium chloride, propylene glycol, B vitamins and minerals. The calcium content is lower than conventional calcium treatments used for this purpose. The propylene glycol gives the cow an energy boost and sweetens the taste so the cow does not object to it as it does to conventional gels and liquids. The B vitamins stimulate the cow's appetite. The minerals replace minerals lost in the milk and also help the cow absorb calcium. The composition of the present invention is in a liquid form and is preferably administered using a 200-300 cc drench gun. The end of the dispensing tube of the drench gun is placed between the teeth and cheek of the cow near the receptors that stimulate the esophageal groove reflex.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Inventor: Jack W. Register
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Patent number: 5942255Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of enhancing lean tissue mass in a subject by administering calcium to the subject, thereby enhancing the lean tissue mass in the subject. The invention is also directed to a method of enhancing bone mineral content in a physically active subject comprising administering calcium to the subject, thereby enhancing the bone mineral content in the subject. The invention is also directed to a method of enhancing bone mineral content and of enhancing lean tissue mass in a subject comprising administering calcium to the subject, thereby enhancing the bone mineral content and enhancing the lean tissue mass in the subject. The invention is further directed to a milk-free composition for enhancing bone mineral content and/or for enhancing lean tissue mass in a physically active subject, comprising an effective amount of calcium.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1996Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: The University of MemphisInventor: Robert C. Klesges
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Patent number: 5919491Abstract: This invention relates to a hydrophilic matrix containing a pharmaceutically acceptable calcium source for use as a calcium supplement for mammals.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1996Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Prasad S. Adusumilli, Vimala Sivapragasam
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Patent number: 5914135Abstract: Calcium carbonate liquid antacid compositions containing one or more pH adjusting agents to maintain the pH above 9.0, preferably above 9.5. The resultant antacid liquid possesses superior resistance to microbial attack and enhanced taste properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1997Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: John J. Dubek, Gerard P. McNally, Bruce P. Smith
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Patent number: 5830508Abstract: A calcium-based ophthalmic composition for treating dry eye is disclosed. The composition includes a hydrophobic carrier such as petrolatum and a calcium salt. The composition can further include a polyol such as glycerol, and an agent such as anhydrous lanolin, to enhance the interface between the carrier, and the calcium salt and polyol. Also disclosed is a method for treating dry eye comprising the step of administering the composition according to the present invention by placing the composition on the lateral portion of the lower eyelid margin. This method allows the composition to gradually disperse onto the cornea and conjunctiva.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1997Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Deo CorporationInventor: Donald L. MacKeen
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Patent number: 5776503Abstract: The present invention provides a dialysis solution that contains amino acids for treating and/or preventing malnutrition in a peritoneal dialysis patient. The amino acid composition is optimized to minimize metabolic acidosis while normalizing amino acid plasma profiles.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1997Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Leo Martis, Michael R. Jones
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Patent number: 5756127Abstract: A bioresorbable string of implantable beads in which the beads consist essentially of calcium sulfate and a quantity of a drug suitable for treating tissue disorders, and in which both the beads and the line that joins the beads together are bioresorbable.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1996Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Bernard F. Grisoni, Steve Gitelis, Timothy L. Harrison, Jack E. Parr, Ben R. Shappley
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Patent number: 5698230Abstract: The present invention provides a dialysis solution that contains amino acids for treating and/or preventing malnutrition in a peritoneal dialysis patient. The amino acid composition is optimized to minimize metabolic acidosis while normalizing amino acid plasma profiles.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1997Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Leo Martis, Michael R. Jones
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Patent number: 5683725Abstract: Modulation of substance P by compounds containing calcium sulfate is disclosed. Preferred calcium sulfate compounds include syngenite, gorgeyite and gypsum. Methods of this invention include the modulation of substance P, as well as methods for preventing or treating conditions associated with substance P, by administering to an animal an effective amount of a calcium sulfate compound. Conditions associated with substance P include headaches and migraine, neurogenic inflammation, emesis, nausea and vomiting, cough and bronchitis, obesity, allergy, asthma, hemorrhoids and anal fissures, ulcer, fever, infertility and periodontal disease.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: BioFrontiers, Inc.Inventors: Sohail Malik, Rolland F. Hebert, Min Yee
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Patent number: 5648097Abstract: A novel method of producing biodegradable microparticles is disclosed. Inorganic calcium salts are mixed with water to form a slurry. The slurry is then added to an oil bath which is then mixed to form an emulsion. The mixing continues for a period of time sufficient to form hardened microparticles. The hardened microparticles are then retrieved and characterized. Biologically active agents may be added to the slurry prior to emulsification, or they may be added to the hardened microparticles after production. The microparticles may be injected into a human being whereby they act as controlled release drug delivery vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1995Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Assignee: Biotek, Inc.Inventor: Elie S. Nuwayser
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Patent number: 5616324Abstract: A synergistic mixture particularly suitable for the treatment of animals whic consists of at least two of the group consisting of DL.Phenylalanine, Ruta Graveolans and Corydali Bulbosa together with a carrier to make up a required volume, the mixture having a pro-inflammatory effect which accelerates the healing process of inflammation. It is preferred that there is provided mixture of DL.Phenylalanine with one product selected from the group of Ruta Graveolans and Corydalis Bulbosa. In a specific form, the mixture also includes Nicotinic Acid.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1995Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Inventors: Antoinette Foster, Don Foster
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Patent number: 5612061Abstract: A composition for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome comprising an effective amount of calcium, magnesium, an analgesic and a diuretic sufficient to reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1994Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Inventor: Simon W. Rabkin
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Patent number: 5599561Abstract: A method of making poultice by mixing together water, fine mineral powder, vinegar, herbal liniment solution, and hydrated magnesium sulfate (also known as Epsom salt) to produce a poultice capable of being applied to muscles, joints, or both which may be sore, injured, or both.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1995Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Inventor: Angel Gonzalez, Jr.
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Patent number: 5595764Abstract: An ophthalmologic composition therapeutic in the treatment of dry eye syndrome is disclosed. The composition is comprised of a minimally soluble salt of calcium that has been finely divided into particles having a mean diameter of 10 to 60 microns. The calcium salt particles are suspended within a pharmacologically acceptable carrier such as petrolatum or physiological saline. The composition is delivered to the ocular surface in an amount and for a time sufficient to alleviate the symptoms of dry eye.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1993Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: DEO CorporationInventor: Donald L. Mackeen
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Patent number: 5520922Abstract: There are provided formable compositions which comprise:(A) 25 to 80% by weight of a glass ionomer cement, containing (a) an aluminum fluorosilicate glass, (b) at least one polymeric polyacid with an average molecular weight >500, (c) water and (d) optionally a chelating agent;(B) and 20 to 75% by weight of a fluoride and/or oxide and/or mixed fluoride and/or mixed oxide of heavy metal elements which are essentially insoluble at ambient temperatures in an aqueous solution containing the polymeric polyacid and/or an aqueous solution containing the chelating agent.The compositions are especially well suited as filling materials for dental root canals.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1994Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: THERA Patent GmbH & Co. KG, Gesellschaft fur industrielle SchutzrechteInventors: Oswald Gasser, Rainer Guggenberger
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Patent number: 5487894Abstract: A dietary supplement composition is disclosed which contains dehydrated mung bean sprout and beta-glucan enriched oat groat.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1994Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Inventor: Joseph Kovacs
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Patent number: 5472699Abstract: A method for reducing the visible size of facial skin pores by applying a novel composition which comprises an oil absorbing powder, a botanical astringent and a biological compound that alters the structure of the skin and/or the function of the sebaceous glands.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1995Date of Patent: December 5, 1995Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: John A. Duffy, Alexander P. Znaiden
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Patent number: 5425945Abstract: Agglomerated psyllium husk comprising edible acid uniformly dispersed throughout the agglomerating coating. Preferred are maltodextrin-containing agglomerates of psyllium husk comprising citric acid uniformly dispersed throughout the maltodextrin coating. This agglomerated psyllium husk has improved mixability and dispersibility in liquids.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1994Date of Patent: June 20, 1995Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Melvin A. Barbera
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Patent number: 5395622Abstract: A preparation for the prevention or treatment of hypocalcemia in ruminants is prepared by forming a homogeneous mixture of CaCl.sub.2.xH.sub.2 O and CaSO.sub.4.yH.sub.2 O, x being a number greater than 0 and lower than 6 and y being a number equal to or greater than zero and lower than or equal to 2, at a weight ratio of 1:0.05 to 1:2.4, adding water to the mixture to convert the ingredients to CaCl.sub.2.6H.sub.2 O and CaSO.sub.4.2H.sub.2 O, introducing the mixture into molds, and heating the molds so that the mixture solidifies.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1993Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Agrovet A/SInventor: Leif H. Nielsen
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Patent number: 5366739Abstract: A method for prolonged delivery of a therapeutic agent to the eye is disclosed. The method provides for the addition of a desired drug to a suitable, preferably non-aqueous, vehicle. An amount of the vehicle containing a therapeutic dose of the drug is placed on the extraocular skin adjacent to the lateral canthus of the eye. Movements of the orbicularis oculi associated with the scissor-like closing of the lids of the eye continuously transport small portions of the drug containing vehicle into the interpalpebral space where the drug is released to the cornea for intraocular penetration and treatment effected. The method of the invention is particularly effective in delivering insoluble calcium salts for the treatment of dry eye.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1992Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignee: DEO CorporationInventor: Donald L. MacKeen
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Patent number: 5358722Abstract: Ferritin analogs comprising an apoferritin protein shell and a core substantially devoid of ferrihydrite, e.g. of inorganic composition such as aluminum hydroxide or organic composition such as acetaminophen. The protein shell can be removed from ferritin analog to produce spherules having a substantially monomodal nominal diameter between about 45 and 90 Angstroms.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1993Date of Patent: October 25, 1994Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventor: Bruce F. Monzyk
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Patent number: 5342629Abstract: Cellulosic particles, for example wood particles, stored in a pile are preserved by contacting the particles with a thiocarbonate composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1991Date of Patent: August 30, 1994Assignee: Union Oil Company of CaliforniaInventors: Roger A. Brown, Richard L. Pilling, Donald C. Young
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Patent number: 5322698Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a tablet or dragee composition containing a moisture-, heat- and light-sensitive compounds having monoclinic crystalline structure as active ingredients, which comprises homogenizing the active ingredient with 0.2 to 1.5 parts by weight of an anhydrous alkaline earth metal salt and 0.5 to 2.5 parts by weight of microcrystalline cellulose calculated for the active ingredient and optionally with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carrier(s) and/or additive(s) and compressing the homogeneous mixture obtained to tablets in a manner known per se and, if desired, coating the tablet thus obtained in a manner known per se.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1992Date of Patent: June 21, 1994Assignee: Biogal Gyogyszergyar Rt.Inventors: Istvan Kovacs, Katalin Beke, Tibor Mathe, Judit Szilagyi, Gyorgy Bacsa, Katalin Marossy, Sandor Jancso, Levente Szendrei, Erno Orban, Margit Simo, Margit Biblo, Dorottya Bobak, Jozsef Lango
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Patent number: 5290572Abstract: An ophthalmologic composition therapeutic in the treatment of dry eye syndrome is disclosed. The composition is comprised of a minimally soluble salt of calcium that has been finely divided into particles having a mean diameter of 10 to 60 microns. The calcium salt particles are suspended within a pharmacologically acceptable carrier such as petrolatum or physiological saline. The composition is delivered to the ocular surface in an amount and for a time sufficient to alleviate the symptoms of dry eye.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1992Date of Patent: March 1, 1994Assignee: DEO CorporationInventor: Donald L. MacKeen
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Patent number: 5281265Abstract: A new surgical cement is disclosed. This surgical cement comprises a hardened cement formed from a mixture comprising a cementing component selected from the group consisting of calcium components having a solubility in water at 25.degree. C. in the range of about 0.5 .times. 10.sup.-2 M to about 20 .times. 10.sup.-2 M and mixtures thereof; a setting component selected from the group consisting of water soluble salts of polyfunctional carboxylic acids containing 2 to about 10 carbon atoms, water soluble dibasic phosphate salts and mixtures thereof; and water in an amount effective to form a paste from the mixture which paste hardens into said hardened cement which is biocompatible.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1992Date of Patent: January 25, 1994Inventor: Sung-Tsuen Liu
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Patent number: 5232698Abstract: Psyllium husk-containing drink mix compositions comprising small particle size psyllium husk and edible, water soluble salts. The edible, water soluble salts are present at a level sufficient to reduce the gellation rate of the psyllium husk when dispersed in an aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1992Date of Patent: August 3, 1993Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventor: Lee A. Hord
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Patent number: 4915936Abstract: Gingivitis and related periodontal problems of the gingival tissues may be treated with a dental hygiene composition comprising an effective amount of a calcium sulfate compound such as calcium sulfate hemihydrate. Preferred compositions comprise mouthwashes and oral rinses containing about 5-90% by weight of calcium sulfate hemihydrate, a liquid carrier such as water, a humectant and an alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1988Date of Patent: April 10, 1990Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Lloyd D. Patterson, Jay W. Palmer