ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,280,027, issued on April 22, was assigned to MEAT & LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA LTD (North Sydney, Australia).

"Transdermal analgesic formulation" was invented by Paul Mills (North Sydney, Australia) and Nana Satake (North Sydney, Australia).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Provided herein is a transdermal liquid formulation that includes a propionic acid-based non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, such as ketoprofen, and a dermal penetration enhancer containing an alcohol, an emollient and an essential oil. Methods of using and making the aforementioned transdermal liquid formulation are also provided herein."

The patent was filed on Dec. 11, 201...