THROAT SPRAY

• US 20100040712A1
• Filed: 10/22/2009
• Published: 02/18/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 02/15/2002
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: CNS Incorporated
• Original Assignee: CNS Incorporated
• Inventors: Fisher, Jeffrey J., Anderson, Milton W.
• Application Number:
  US12/604,179
• Publication Number:
  US 20100040712A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 424/747
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 2300/00 Mixtures or combinations of active ingredients, wherein at least one active ingredient is fully defined in groups A61K31/00 - A61K41/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 31/045 Hydroxy compounds, e.g. alcohols; Salts thereof, e.g. alcoholates
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 31/23 of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 31/232 having three or more double bonds, e.g. etretinate
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 33/30 Zinc; Compounds thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/00 Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines antigens from pollen A61K39/36
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/28 Asteraceae or Compositae (Aster or Sunflower family), e.g. chamomile, feverfew, yarrow or echinacea
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/328 Commiphora, e.g. mecca myrrh or balm of Gilead
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/48 Fabaceae or Leguminosae (Pea or Legume family); Caesalpiniaceae; Mimosaceae; Papilionaceae
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 45/06 Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/006 Oral mucosa, e.g. mucoadhesive forms, sublingual droplets; Buccal patches or films; Buccal sprays
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/007 Pulmonary tract; Aromatherapy
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 11/02 Nasal agents, e.g. decongestants
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 11/04 for throat disorders
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 11/10 Expectorants
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 43/00 Drugs for specific purposes, not provided for in groups A61P1/00-A61P41/00

Abstract

An orally administered composition for relieving or eliminating snoring is described. The composition generally has four mechanisms of action for combating snoring. The composition includes a tissue-firming or astringent agent to firm up throat tissue. The composition also includes a soothing agent to soothe irritated or inflamed tissues. Also included in the composition is a lubricant to moisten dry or dehydrated tissues, and a mucous-thinning or expectorant agent to help remove any obstructive matter near the throat tissues.

Claims

1. A method for reducing or eliminating snoring, comprising the steps of:

a. firming a surface of oral tissue of a user;

b. soothing the oral tissue;

c. lubricating the oral tissue; and

d. thinning or expectorating obstructive material proximate to the oral tissue.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein firming the surface of the oral tissue comprises applying an astringent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, witch hazel, aluminum potassium sulfate, aluminum sodium sulfate, zinc chloride, acacia tea, tannins, and tincture of myrrh, or a combination thereof, to the surface of the tissue.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein firming the surface of the oral tissue comprises applying an astringent which is alcohol to the surface of the tissue.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein soothing the oral tissue comprises applying a tissue-soothing agent selected from the group consisting of essential oils, glycerin, chamomile flowers, alpha bisabolol or a combination thereof, to the surface of the tissue.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein soothing the oral tissue comprises applying a tissue-soothing agent selected from the group consisting of essential oils and glycerin, or a combination of essential oils and glycerin, to the surface of the tissue.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein lubricating the oral tissue comprises applying a lubricant selected from the group consisting of glycerin, sorbitol, high fructose corn syrup, inulin, sucrose, phosphocholinamin, and sodium alginate, or a combination thereof, to the surface of the tissue.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein lubricating the oral tissue comprises applying a lubricant selected which is glycerin to the surface of the tissue.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein expectorating obstructive material proximate to the oral tissue comprises administering an expectorant selected from the group comprising essential oils, alcohol, elecampane, cayenne, cineole, and a combination thereof, to the tissue.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the expectorant comprises an essential oil blend.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the essential oil blend comprises wintergreen oil and menthol.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the essential old blend comprises from about 33% to about 49% by weight wintergreen oil and from about 33% to about 49% by weight menthol.

12. The method of claim 1, wherein the wherein firming the surface of the oral tissue comprises applying an astringent which is alcohol to the surface of the tissue;

wherein soothing the oral tissue comprises applying a tissue-soothing agent which is glycerin;

wherein the expectorating obstructive material proximate to the oral tissue comprises administering an expectorant which is an essential oil blend comprising from about 33% to about 49% by weight wintergreen oil and from about 33% to about 49% by weight menthol to the surface of the tissue;

13. The method of claim 1, wherein steps a-d are performed simultaneously.

14. The method of claim 1, wherein steps a-d are performed independently of each other.