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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120071565 | POWDERY OR GRANULATED COMPOSITION COMPRISING A COPOLYMER, A DICARBOXYLIC ACID AND A FATTY MONOCARBOXYLIC ACID A powdery or granulated composition, containing: (a) a copolymer containing, in polymerized form, a C1- to C4-alkyl ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid and an alkyl(meth)acrylate monomer containing a tertiary amino group in an alkyl radical; (b) 0... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120053156 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR LOOP DIURETICS WITH CONSISTENT BIOAVAILABILITY Diuretic bioactivity profiles of phase inversion micronized furosemide and furosemide co-precipitated with Eudragit L100, and mixtures of those formulations with stock furosemide, reduced or eliminated the rapid spike in diuresis associated with immediate release formul... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120053248 | Solid Pharmaceutical Preparations Containing Copolymers Based On Polyethers Combined With Poorly Water-Soluble Polymers The invention relates to dosage forms which contain preparations of poorly water-soluble substances in a polymer matrix of polyether copolymers, said polyether copolymers being obtained by the radically initiated polymerization of a mixture from 30 to 80% by weight of N... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120045494 | Gum Base The present invention relates to a chewing gum base for use in chewing gum compositions wherein the chewing gum base contributes to the ability of the chewing gum compositions and products to degrade over time after chewing due to environmental influences or cleaning pr... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120039977 | MICROBE MITIGATING ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS, COMPOSITIONS FOR FORMING SUCH BARRIERS AND RELATED METHODS The invention includes a microbe-mitigating architectural barrier that includes a barrier forming material, and at least one biocide. The barrier forming material may be a bitumen product, an elastomeric polymer and combinations thereof. The microbe-mitigating architect... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120027838 | FILAMENTS COMPRISING AN INGESTIBLE ACTIVE AGENT NONWOVEN WEBS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME Filaments containing a filament-forming material and an additive, such as an ingestible active agent, nonwoven webs, and methods for making such filaments are provided.... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120022169 | HARD CAPSULE The present invention provides a hard capsule that exhibits excellent stability even when filled with a solvent for dissolving a poorly soluble drug, and that achieves improved moldability and drying rate. As such a hard capsule, the present invention provides a hard ca... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120015035 | Implantable Delivery Vehicle for Ocular Delivery of Muscarinic Antagonists The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating ocular disorders such as myopia.... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120009267 | NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ORAL DELIVERY OF ACTIVE AGENTS Nanoparticles, compositions, and methods for the improved uptake of active agents are disclosed herein. The compositions contain a monodisperse population of nanoparticles, preferably including an active agent, where the nanoparticles are formed from a polymeric materia... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120003169 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLYOL, A POLYVINYL ALCOHOL AND A OIL-SOLUBLE POLAR MODIFIED POLYMER The invention relates to a composition comprising a oil-soluble polar modified polymer, a polyvinyl alcohol and a hyperbranched polyol.... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110319341 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING PESTS WITH BIOSURFACTANT PENETRANTS AS CARRIERS FOR ACTIVE AGENTS A penetrating composition can include an active agent that has an activity that is either beneficial for plants or controls pests. The composition can also include a penetrant that is present in an effective amount for carrying the at least one active agent into or thro... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110318267 | PH-RESPONSIVE NANOSTRUCTURES The present invention relates to compositions comprising stimuli-responsive materials which can be used for delivery of agents. Materials are provided that can respond to changes in a surrounding environment, including changes in ion concentration. For example, one or m... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110311629 | NON-ADHESIVE ELASTIC GELATIN MATRICES The present invention is a substantially non-adhesive elastic gelatin matrix. The matrix is both non-adhesive to wounds, tissues and organs and is also elastic such that it is flexible. The matrix is a lyophilized mixture of protein(s), polymer(s), cross-linking agent(s... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110305768 | QUICK-DISSOLVING ORAL THIN FILM FOR TARGETED DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS This invention describes a quick-dissolving thin film strips comprising bioactive components encapsulated within pH-sensitive polymeric microparticles. The microparticles are embedded within the thin film and provide protection to components encapsulated within. The inv... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110305648 | Methods of Preparing Personal Care Compositions Disclosed herein are embodiments of a method of predicting and adjusting the viscosity of consumer product compositions prior to their final formulation. The prediction aides the determination of the amount of a viscosity modifier to introduce in the manufacture of the ... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110305767 | Polymer Particles Prepared From Polymerisable Alkylene Glycol (Meth) Acrylate Monomers The invention provides polymer particles that are obtainable by a method selected from emulsion methods, diffusion methods and evaporation methods carried out in the presence of surface-engineering surfactant which is one or more polymer that displays a lower critical s... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110288498 | ANTIMICROBIAL MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME This invention provides a modified catheter biomaterial that provides both immediate, and long-term microbiocidal effects on otherwise antibiotic-resistant strains of microorganisms. The material, which exhibits good mechanical performance characteristics for medical de... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110257016 | Gel Formulations that are Stable for Storage, Comprising at Least Two Substantially Unmixed Hydrogels The present patent application relates to a gel formulation that is stable for storage, comprising at least two substantially un-mixed hydrogels, wherein each hydrogel contains at least one electrolyte-sensitive thickener. Also, one of the hydrogels (phase A) contains a... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110243873 | Rheology modifier polymer A polymer includes (a) one or more first monomeric units, each independently comprising at least one bicycloheptyl-polyether, bicycloheptenyl-polyether or branched (C5-C50)alkyl-polyether group per monomeric unit, wherein the bicycloheptyl-polyethe... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110244023 | TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY PATCH A composition suitable for use in a transdermal delivery patch for administration of a biologically active compound, the composition comprising a phosphate compound of tocopherol and a polymer carrier.... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110236443 | MULTILAYER MELT-EXTRUDED FILM High amounts of active ingredients, such as drugs, can be incorporated into a multilayer melt-extruded film which comprises i) one or more active ingredient layers produced from a melt-extruded polymer composition comprising a) a water-soluble polymer and b) an active i... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110237439 | Process for the Preparation of Random Radical Copolymers, and Active Substance Compositions Obtainable Therefrom A process for the preparation of random radical copolymers which comprises
| 09/29/2011 |
| 20110237686 | FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USE The invention relates to the liquid and lyophilized formulations of small particulates, liposomes, and micelles, and methods for making and using the formulations. In particular, at least in some embodiments, the present invention relates to the production and lyophiliz... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110229569 | COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING DELAYED TRANSIT THROUGH THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT The present invention provides a composition exhibiting delayed transit through the gastrointestinal tract comprising one or more active agents, fenugreek fiber and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The present invention further relates to gastroretent... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110224309 | WHIPPED COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF KERATIN FIBERS A method for treating a keratinous substrate comprising contacting the keratinous substrate with a composition containing at least one emulsifying agent comprising at least two different polysaccharides and at least one nonionic surfactant; at least one gelling agent; o... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110200680 | WATER INSOLUBLE POLYMER: STARCH-BASED FILM COATINGS FOR COLON TARGETING A controlled release delivery dosage form for controlled release of an active ingredient, includes an active ingredient coated in a polymeric mixture of: at least a water insoluble polymer and a starch composition including at least one component selected from the group... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110200695 | GEL COMPOSITION FOR FILLING A BREAST MILK DUCT PRIOR TO SURGICAL EXCISION OF THE DUCT OR OTHER BREAST TISSUE The invention is a gel composition for delivery to a breast milk duct prior to surgical excision of breast tissue including cancerous lesions. The invention also provides methods of mapping all or nearly all of a breast milk duct prior to surgical excision of breast tis... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110182988 | GASTRORETENTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM This invention relates to an orally administrable, gastroretentive pharmaceutical dosage form which contains at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient and at least one polymeric adjuvant. The adjuvant serves to retain the dosage form in a selected region of the ga... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110184037 | METHODS FOR TREATING AN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC USING LOCAL ANALGESICS Effective methods of treating back pain from an intervertebral disc are provided. The methods of treatment include administering an immediate release analgesic at or near the intervertebral disc; administering a bulking agent or sealing agent within the intervertebral d... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110177139 | SOLID MICROSTRUCTURE THAT ENABLES MULTIPLE CONTROLLED RELEASE AND METHOD OF MAUFACTURING SAME Provided are a method of manufacturing a solid microstructure capable of controlling multidrug release by mixing a biocompatible or biodegradable material with microparticles or nanoparticles and/or an emulsion as drug carriers and a solid microstructure structure manuf... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110171309 | Compositions and Methods for Composite Nanoparticle Hydrogels Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for composite nanoparticle hydrogel networks and systems responsive to a first temperature.... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110165222 | TRANSDERMAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT DRUGS WHICH ARE LIQUID AT ROOM TEMPERATURES A transdermal composition is disclosed which contains a blend of one or more polymers, one or more drugs, at least one of which has a low molecular weight and is liquid at or about room temperatures. The composition is substantially free of water and liquids which have ... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110165097 | COMPOSITIONS FOR PERCUTANEOUS ADMINISTRATION Compositions intended for the percutaneous administration of physiologically active agents, e.g. drugs or a veterinary agents, are disclosed. Sasd compositions are characterized by having an exeefenf long term efficacy due to their ability to form a long-lasting film on... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110159064 | INSECT-REPELLING RESIN COMPOSITION AND EXTENDED-RELEASE INSECT-REPELLING RESIN MOLDED PRODUCT OBTAINED THEREFROM In order to provide a controlled-release insect-controlling resin molded product and a insect-controlling resin composition for making such a controlled-release insect-controlling resin molded product that have immediate effectiveness, residual effectiveness, and preser... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110158920 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A COMPOSITION FROM AN OLEOGEL AND AN AQUEOUS GEL AND THE COMPOSITION A method for producing a bigel, the method comprising: (a) providing an oleogel comprising at least one oily agent gelled with at least one cellulose polymer; (b) providing an aqueous gel comprising at least one component whose viscosity is pH dependent, such as a carbo... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110136920 | O/W EMULSION CONTAINING A HYDROPHILIC POLYMER AND A SEMI-CRYSTALLINE POLYMER The invention relates to a composition for topical application, in the form of an O/W emulsion containing at least one crosslinked 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane-sulfonic acid polymer comprising at least one hydrophobic unit, and at least one semi-crystalline polymer. The... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110129510 | FIBROUS SURFACE STRUCTURE CONTAINING ACTIVE INGREDIENTS WITH CONTROLLED RELEASE OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS, USE THEREOF AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF The invention relates to a fibrous surface structure containing active ingredients with an adjustable active ingredient release profile, comprising a fibrous, polymeric, soluble and/or degradable active ingredient substrate and at least one active ingredient that is ass... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110130291 | DISPERSIBLE ADHESIVE GRANULES A process for treating foliage by retaining an active agent in contact with the foliage is provided that includes the application of a biologically active ingredient carrier granule. The granule includes a mineral component, a cellulosic component, and a binder flowing ... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110125093 | LATEX MEDICAL ARTICLES FOR RELEASE OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS According to an aspect of the present invention, a medical article is provided which comprises a latex antimicrobial region. The latex antimicrobial region can constitute the entirety of the medical article, or it can constitute only a portion of the medical article. Th... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110123585 | Propylene Compositions Containing a Pyrethroid and Products Made Therefrom Provided are compositions comprising (a) a propylene-alpha-olefin copolymer comprising at least about 50%, by weight of the propylene-alpha-olefin copolymer, of propylene-derived units and about 5% to about 35%, by weight of the propylene-alpha-olefin copolymer, of unit... | 05/26/2011 |
