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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7691407 | Multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form A multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a plurality of drug substance—containing sub-units, being capsule compartments and/or solid sub-units comprising a solid matrix of a polymer which contains a drug substance, the sub-units being connected toge... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7485322 | Modified release pharmaceutical composition The present invention relates to a novel modified release pharmaceutical composition comprising the coated capsule body, coated or uncoated capsule cap, at least one tablet and granulate comprising active substance. ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7374780 | Two part hard shell capsule made of poly(1,4-α-D-glucan) and starch The present invention relates to hard shell capsules consisting of two parts made from a poly(1,4-α-D-glucan)and starch based composition and the manufacturing thereof, preferentially by a dipping and pin molding process. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7313917 | Volume phase transition to induce gel movement Movement of a gel structure is propagated by successively applying external stimuli to cause volume phase transition in the gel structure by alternately causing the gel structure to collapse and swell to move the center of mass of the gel structure in the direction ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7294404 | Graded photocatalytic coatings The invention provides graded photocatalytic coatings. In one aspect, the invention provides a substrate carrying a photocatalytic coating that includes a first graded film region and a second graded film region. The first graded film region has a substantially cont... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7276252 | Method and form of a drug delivery device, such as encapsulating a toxic core within a non-toxic region in an oral dosage form A drug delivery device such as an oral dosage form (ODF) with a toxic or potent core encapsulated by a non-toxic region. The non-toxic region may be a region including multiple layers, coatings, shells, and combinations thereof, which provides protection to and isol... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7169450 | Enrobed core An enrobed a core, such as a tablet core, that has a coating made of one or more patterned films each having portions that are visually distinct (e.g., differently colored) from one another and having a transition line segment between these visually distinct portion... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163693 | Multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form A multi-component pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a plurality of drug substance-containing sub-units, being capsule compartments and/or solid sub-units comprising a solid matrix of a polymer which contains a drug substance, the sub-units being connected togeth... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7128933 | Composition and method for the treatment of personal odors An orally ingestible composition for the treatment of external personal odors can include about 35% w/w to about 50% w/w of the essential oil of lavender, about 1% w/w to about 10% w/w of the essential oil of rosemary, about 1% w/w to about 10% w/w of the essential ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125561 | Compartmentalized dosage form The present invention provides provide a dosage form that prevents misuse of the medicament contained within. The dosage form contains an inactivating substance in combination with the medicament, wherein the two substances are separated by a permeable or semi-perme... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7122143 | Methods for manufacturing dosage forms Systems, methods and apparatuses for manufacturing dosage forms, and to dosage forms made using such systems, methods and apparatuses are provided. Novel compression, thermal cycle molding, and thermal setting molding modules are disclosed. One or more of such modul... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7094425 | Enteric and colonic delivery using HPMC capsules The invention provides a drug delivery system for delivering a drug to either the small intestine (enteric) or the colon comprising a HPMC capsule containing the drug and wherein the HPMC capsule is provided with a suitable coating such that the drug is released fro... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087242 | Subcoated simulated capsule-like medicament A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising a subcoating of a mixture of a water-soluble, film-forming polymer, e.g. hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and a hydrophobic plasticizer, e.g. castor oil, which promotes a smooth uniform and substantially bubble free outer ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7078054 | Soft gelatin capsule manufacture Soft gelatin capsules having a capsule shell comprising gelatin, plasticizers and, if desired or required, further auxiliary agents, and a capsule filling containing a solvent including a migrateable solvent such as 1,2-propyleneglycol as a solvent in the capsule fi... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7008639 | Fish gelatin compositions containing a hydrocolloid setting system The invention concerns Gelatin compositions for the use in pharmaceutical, veterinary, food, cosmetic or other products like films for wrapping food, aspics or jellies, preferably for predosed formulations like soft or hard gelatin capsules wherein the gelatin used ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6929803 | Conversion of liquid filled gelatin capsules into controlled release systems by multiple coatings A dosage form comprising a gelatin capsule formed with a composite wall and containing a liquid, active agent formulation where the wall comprises a barrier layer formed over the external surface of the gelatin capsule, an expandable layer formed over the barrier la... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6770294 | Fish gelatin compositions containing a hydrocolloid setting system The invention concerns Gelatin compositions for the use in pharmaceutical, veterinary, food, cosmetic or other products like films for wrapping food, aspics or jellies, preferably for predosed formulations like soft or hard gelatin capsules wherein the gelatin used ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6726924 | Oral liposomal delivery system A liposome-capsule dosage unit system for the delivery of a biologically active material is formed by encapsulating a biologically active materials in liposomes and then placing the liposome encapsulated material into a capsule. The capsule is typically a soft gel c... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6709675 | Thixotropic formulations for filling capsules The invention concerns liquid or pasty thixotropic compositions containing an active substance for filling capsules at room temperature. The compositions become fluid by the effect of shearing when they pass through the filling nozzle, then recover their consistency... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6669954 | Controlled release of drugs A device for controlled release of pharmaceutical agents and a method for use of the device. The drug delivery device comprises a covered container with an aperture and an aperture cover, containing a pharmaceutical agent and an excipient formulation.... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6656501 | Oral delivery system and method for making same The present invention is directed to improved oral dosage forms that are significantly easier to swallow. In accordance with the present invention, the oral dosage forms are configured to have relatively greater weight and/or density to effect partial or ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6613353 | Pharmaceutical formulations Capsule formulations are provided containing at least two different fill compositions which are prevented from mixing either by providing both of the fill compositions as solids or by providing a physical barrier which separates the fill compositions so t... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6576255 | Injection molding method for (meth)acrylate copolymers having tertiary ammonium groups The invention relates to a process for making molded articles by means of injection molding with the process steps of a) melting of a (meth)acrylate copolymer, which is composed of 30 to 80 wt % of radical-polymerized C1 to C4 alkyl esters of acrylic or m... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6419952 | Conversion of liquid filled gelatin capsules into controlled release systems by multiple coatings A dosage form comprising a gelatin capsule formed with a composite wall and containing a liquid, active agent formulation where the wall comprises a barrier layer formed over the external surface of the gelatin capsule, an expandable layer formed over the... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6350468 | Double capsule for the administration of active principles in multiple therapies A pharmaceutical dosage form particularly suitable for the administration of active principles in multiple therapies is disclosed. The pharmaceutical dosage form is a double capsule where in an internal capsule is placed inside an external one. Each inter... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6326026 | Subcoated simulated capsule-like medicament A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising a subcoating of a mixture of a water-soluble, film-forming polymer, e.g. hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and a hydrophobic plasticizer, e.g. castor oil, which promotes a smooth uniform and substantially bubble ... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6312721 | Cyclosporin formulation Provided are therapeutic compositions which provide high bioavailability of the active ingredients from the group of cyclosporin, at the same time permitting concentrations in dosage forms higher than 10%.... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6303144 | Preparations with controlled release A controlled release preparation containing at least one kind of a pharmaceutically active ingredient, a male piece and a female piece, the pieces fitting together to enclose the active substance therein, wherein the male piece is made from a material tha... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6245350 | Process for encapsulation of caplets in a capsule and solid dosage forms obtainable by such process A process for encapsulation of caplets in a capsule comprises the following steps: a. providing empty capsule parts; b. filling at least one of said capsule parts with one or more caplets; c. putting said capsule parts together; and d. treating the combin... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6207191 | Multi-stage drug delivery system A drug delivery system (10) includes a first capsule half (12) having an inner chamber (16) containing a drug (18) therein. A plug (28) is disposed in a passageway (26) of the capsule half (12) for plugging the opening (24) thereof. The plug (28) is relea... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6183466 | Dosage form comprising a capsule A dosage form is disclosed comprising a wall that defines an injection-molded compartment housing a capsule comprising a drug formulation.... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6153213 | Means for supplying a beneficial substance to an animal Means for delivering a beneficial substance such as vitamin E to an animal, employing a pump means in the form of a device (10, 110 or 210) containing a material such as a silicate gel which swells by absorption of waer, for example from the digester in t... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6120801 | Subcoated simulated capsule-like medicament A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising a subcoating of a mixture of a water-soluble, film-forming polymer, e.g. hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and a hydrophobic plasticizer, e.g. castor oil, which promotes a smooth uniform and substantially bubble ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6106860 | Cyclosporin formulation Provided are therapeutic compositions which provide high bioavailability of the active ingredients from the group of cyclosporin, at the same time permitting concentrations in dosage forms higher than 10%.... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6080426 | Process for encapsulation of caplets in a capsule and solid dosage forms obtainable by such process A process for encapsulation of caplets in a capsule comprises the following steps: a. providing empty capsule parts; b. filling at least one of said capsule parts with one or more caplets; c. putting said capsule parts together; and d. treating the combin... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5976571 | Method for making a multi-stage drug delivery system A drug delivery system (10) includes a first capsule half (12) having an inner chamber (16) for containing a drug (18) therein. A plug (28) is disposed in a passageway (26) of the capsule half (12) for plugging the opening (24) thereof. The plug (28) is r... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5938654 | Osmotic device for delayed delivery of agent A dispenser for use in a fluid environment of use which is capable of the delivery of one or a plurality of discrete active agent-containing units in any desired delivery pattern or profile. It also can provide for the initially delayed delivery of an act... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5902605 | Drug delivery device with minimal residual drug retention The present invention is directed to a fluid-imbibing drug delivery device which is useful for the initial delayed delivery of an active agent formulation to a fluid environment of use, the initial delay period to startup or activation of the device being... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5897874 | Expulsion of material from a delivery device A delivery device for delivering an active substance to a patient at a predetermined time after administration comprises a male hydrogel plug engaged in the neck of a female body. An expandable excipient such as a hydrogel powder or a pharmaceutical disin... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5824338 | Caplet and gelatin covering therefor A medicament includes a caplet having a peripheral land which is inserted into mating capsule shell halves each with internally formed recesses defining external peripheral lands which align when the shell halves are fitted over the caplet. In one embodim... | 10/20/1998 |
