Anthony T Bell

US Patent:

20070292534, Dec 20, 2007

Filed:

Jun 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/810833

Inventors:

Dennis Nelson - Mountain Lakes NJ, US
Anthony Bell - Andover NJ, US
Albert Sorg - Columbia NJ, US

International Classification:

A61K 33/24
A61K 33/06
A61K 31/724

US Classification:

424653, 424682, 514 58

Abstract:

An antacid and breath freshening composition comprising a dose effective antacid, and uncomplexed cyclodextrin is provided. The cyclodextrin may be selected from the group containing alpha-cyclodextrin, beta-cyclodextrin, gamma-cyclodextrin, derivatives thereof and mixtures thereof. The composition is used for the concurrent treatment of various gastro-intestinal conditions and treatment of meal induced halitosis.There is further provided a cooling composition which can be used in orally administered compositions containing gastrointestinal actives to provide an additional sensation of relief to the throat and esophagus.

US Patent:

20080131467, Jun 5, 2008

Filed:

Nov 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/606463

Inventors:

Dennis Nelson - Mountain Lakes NJ, US
Anthony Bell - Andover NJ, US
Albert Sorg - Columbia NJ, US

International Classification:

A61K 9/00
A61K 47/38
A61K 47/36

US Classification:

424400, 514781, 514777

Abstract:

The invention provides a film coated solid oral dosage form. The coated form comprises a solid core and at least two separately applied coatings or layers. The first layer, which is a seal coat, contains a swellable polymer, such as hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose. The second layer, which is a release coat, contains carrageenan, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, and taste modifying agents. In an embodiment the coating contains readily releasable volatile and non-volatile flavoring and cooling agents together with sweeteners, to provide an intense cooling effect which is instantly perceived by the consumer upon placing the dosage form in the oral cavity.