Patents by Inventor James W. Munden

James W. Munden 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).

  • Pharmaceutical compositions containing kukui nut oil
    Patent number: 5853732
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of dermopharmaceutical active agent, kukui nut oil and a pharmaceutically acceptable base which comprises ingredients selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, glycerin, xanthin gum, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, stearic acid, menthyl lactate, cetearyl alcohol (and) ceteareth 20, polyoxyl 40 stearate, glyceryl stearate (and) PEG-100 stearate, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, oleic acid, dimethicone, or C.sub.12 -C.sub.15 alcohols benzoate and purified water.The inclusion of kukui nut oil acts in synergy as an adjunct to the therapeutic agent to promote the alleviation of the medical condition being treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventor: James W. Munden