Patents by Inventor Daniela Toma

Daniela Toma 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).

  • Skin battery cosmetic composition
    Patent number: 6306384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating skin damage which comprises applying to the skin a composition containing an effective amount of a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable compound capable of acting as an electron donor, simultaneously or substantially simultaneously with the application of a composition containing an effective amount of a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable compound capable of acting as an electron acceptor, whereby an exchange of electrons between the electron donor and electron acceptor results in generation of an electrical current on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: E-L Management Corp.
    Inventors: Konstantinos M. Lahanas, Daniela Toma, Joseph Gubernick, Gheorghe Cioca
  • Nonirritating cleansing composition
    Patent number: 6239088
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleansing composition based on the composition of lachrymal fluid. The cleansing composition comprises an ionic aqueous base containing one or more electrolytes, a basic protein or amino acid, and optionally, a mucomimetic compound and a lysozyme. The cleansing composition is gentle to both skin and eyes, and is highly effective in removing even transfer-resistant makeup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Liliana George, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Daniela Toma, Saul Miklean
  • Opalescent cosmetic compositions and methods for their preparation
    Patent number: 6114424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to opalescent cosmetic compositions that are stable and suitable for topical application to human skin, and to methods for preparing and using such compositions. The compositions of the invention include (1) a hydrogenated indene-styrene-vinyltoluene polymer in an amount from about 0.1% by weight to about 50% by weight of the composition and (2) a carrier material in an amount from about 50% by weight to about 99.9% by weight of the composition. The opalescent composition may further contain a cosmetic material in an amount from about 0.5% by weight to about 20% by weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Estee Lauder, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos M. Lahanas, Daniela Toma, Gheorghe Cioca
  • Powder compositions
    Patent number: 6042839
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising a powder containing a water soluble carboxylated gum and a clay crosslinked with metal ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos M. Lahanas, Tracy N. Keeler, Daniela Toma
  • Solid lipophilic composition and process for its preparation
    Patent number: 5780517
    Abstract: The present invention relates to solid lipophilic compositions suitable for topical application to human skin and to methods for preparing and using such compositions. The solid lipophilic compositions of the invention comprise dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal (DBMSA), lipophilic materials and one or more cosmetic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Estee Lauder Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac D. Cohen, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Daniela Toma, Konstantinos M. Lahanas
  • Clear cosmetic sticks and process for its preparation
    Patent number: 5750125
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that are stable, solid, and clear and suitable for topical application to human skin and to methods for preparing and using such compositions. The compositions of the invention comprise dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal (DBMSA) and a refractory material having a refractive index of between about 1.50 and about 1.65.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Estee Lauder, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos M. Lahanas, Daniela Toma, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Gheorghe Cioca
  • Solid lipophilic composition and process for its preparation
    Patent number: 5610199
    Abstract: The present invention relates to solid lipophilic compositions suitable for topical application to human skin and to methods for preparing and using such compositions. The solid lipophilic compositions of the invention comprise dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal (DBMSA), lipophilic materials and one or more cosmetic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Estee Lauder Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac D. Cohen, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Daniela Toma, Konstantinos M. Lahanas