Patents by Inventor Elaine M. Morefield

Elaine M. Morefield 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).

  • Sunscreen with disappearing color indicator
    Patent number: 6290936
    Abstract: A colored, sunscreen emulsion is disclosed which employs a water-soluble dye or a blend of water-soluble dyes whose color substantially disappears when the sunscreen emulsion dries after it is spread on the skin and/or is rubbed out. The coloration in the sunscreen enables the user to more effectively protect against sunburn by allowing more complete and uniform coverage of the sunscreeen on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie S. Ross, Elaine M. Morefield
  • Sunless tanning emulsions with disappearing color indicator
    Patent number: 6261541
    Abstract: A colored, sunless tanning emulsion is disclosed which employs a water-soluble dye or a blend of water-soluble dyes whose color substantially disappears when the sunless tanning emulsion dries after it is spread on the skin and/or is rubbed out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Inna Karpov, Elaine M. Morefield, Jamie S. Ross
  • Sunscreen with disappering color indicator
    Patent number: 5747011
    Abstract: A colored, sunscreen emulsion is disclosed which employs a water-soluble dye or a blend of water-soluble dyes whose color substantially disappears when the sunscreen emulsion dries after it is spread on the skin and/or is rubbed out. The coloration in the sunscreen enables the user to more effectively protect against sunburn by allowing more complete and uniform coverage of the sunscreen on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie S. Ross, Elaine M. Morefield