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Multilayer tablet

Patent 6254886 Issued on July 3, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject September 11, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

Shelf life and subsequent growth of lactobacillus acidophilus, propionibacterium shermanii and leuconostoc citrovorum in dietary fiber based supplement preparation
Patent #: 4806368
Issued on: 02/21/1989
Inventor: Reddy

Granular product of dried microorganism cells and manufacturing method therefor
Patent #: 4888171
Issued on: 12/19/1989
Inventor: Okonogi, et al.

Timed-release tablets for biological degradation of organic matter
Patent #: 5275943
Issued on: 01/04/1994
Inventor: DiTuro

Immunoglobulin and fiber-containing composition for human gastrointestinal health
Patent #: 5531989
Issued on: 07/02/1996
Inventor: Paul

Antimicrobial composition Patent #: 5705152
Issued on: 01/06/1998
Inventor: Plummer

Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 151733 filed on 09/11/1998

US Classes:

424/464, Tablets, lozenges, or pills424/472, Layered unitary dosage forms435/252.1, Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor435/252.9, Lactobacillus, pediococcus, or leuconostoc435/255.2Saccharomyces

Examiners

Primary: Dudash, Diana
Assistant: Berman, Alysia

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

A61K 009/20
A61K 009/24
C12N 001/20
C12N 001/16

Foreign Application Priority Data

1997-12-19 EP

Abstract

The invention relates to multilayer tablets which are constructed of two, three or more layers, one layer containing probiotic microorganisms, while the other layers contain foodstuff ingredients valuable in nutritional physiology, such as vitamins, minerals, etc. The tablets are distinguished by a high stability or activity over a long period with respect to the microorganisms used and are thus very well suited for keeping in storage.

Other References

  • Abstract of JP 05186337, Masaaki, Jul. 27, 1993
  • Abstract of JP 08143463, Katsuji, Jun. 4, 199
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