Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution... – Containing or obtained from a flower or blossom
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-04
2008-11-25
Hoffman, Susan C (Department: 1655)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...
Containing or obtained from a flower or blossom
C424S458000, C424S469000, C424S725000, C514S415000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07455864
ABSTRACT:
A method for improving sleep in an individual comprising the administration of a composition comprising melatonin, lavender flower extract andFerulaextract is provided. The composition may be in a layered solid dosage form to provide controlled and sustained release of specific ingredients.
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Chaudhuri Shan
Clement Ken
Heuer Marvin
Thomas Megan
Hoffman Susan C
Iomedix Development International SRL
Torys LLP
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