Patents by Inventor Frank Pflucker

Frank Pflucker 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).

  • Method of tanning human body by mysting or immersion at elevated temperature
    Patent number: 7592000
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of self-tanning substances for application to the human skin, with application taking place at elevated temperature, to corresponding methods of application to the human skin and to a cosmetic formulation which is suitable for said purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Sabine Hitzel, Hansjürgen Driller, Herwig Buchholz, Silke Hornung, Francois Marchio, Frank Pflücker, Ralf Rosskopf
  • TRANSITION METAL-CONTAINING EFFECT PIGMENTS
    Publication number: 20080279796
    Abstract: The present invention relates to effect pigments comprising transition-metal oxides or transition-metal hydroxyoxides or transition-metal hydroxides based on flake-form substrates which are uncoated or coated with one or more metal oxides, and to the use thereof, inter alia in paints, coatings, printing inks, plastics and in particular in cosmetic formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Carsten HANDROSCH, Frank Pflucker
  • Sunscreen composition
    Patent number: 7264795
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having UV protection properties, charaterized in that the formulation comprises at least one encapsulated organic sunscreen and does not penetrate the skin essentially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Pflücker, Hans-Jürgen Driller, Laure Vouzellaud, Francois Marchio, Hervé Guinard, Ratan Chaudhuri
  • Uv filters in powder form
    Publication number: 20070196290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to UV filters in powder form, obtainable by spray-drying or freeze-drying a dispersion comprising UV filters, processes for the preparation of UV filters in powder form, and compositions comprising UV filters in powder form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Frank Pflucker, Jorn Beck, Hansjurgen Driller
  • Formulation assistants
    Publication number: 20070141014
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I), where R1, R2 and R3 may be identical or different and are selected from: straight-chain or branched C1- to C24-alkyl groups, straight-chain or branched C3- to C24-alkenyl groups, straight-chain or branched C1- to C24-hydroxyalkyl groups, where the hydroxyl group may be bonded to a primary or secondary carbon atom of the chain and furthermore the alkyl chain may also be interrupted by oxygen, and/or C3- to C10-cycloalkyl groups and/or C3- to C12-cycloalkenyl groups, where the rings may in each case also be bridged by (CH2)n groups, where n=1 to 3, as formulation assistants for the preparation of cosmetic or dermatological compositions, to corresponding novel compounds, and to the preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Frank Pflucker, Hans-Werner Grunewald, Hansjurgen Driller, Michael Schwarz
  • Method of tanning human body by mysting or immersion at elevated temperature
    Publication number: 20070079754
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of self-tanning substances for application to the human skin, with application taking place at elevated temperature, to corresponding methods of application to the human skin and to a cosmetic formulation which is suitable for said purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Sabine Hitzel, Hansjurgen Driller, Herwig Buchholz, Silke Hornung, Francois Marchio, Frank Pflucker, Ralf Rosskopf
  • Tricyclic quinoxaline and quinoline derivatives as UV filters
    Publication number: 20060222607
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of quinoxaline derivatives of formula I, represented by formulas Ia and Ib, as photostable UV filters, in particular in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations for protecting the human epidermis or human hair against UV radiation, above all in the 280-400 nm range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Frank Pflucker, Michael Schwarz, Volker Scholz, Hans Neunhoeffer
  • Formulation comprising benzofuranone derivatives for protection against oxidative stress
    Patent number: 6903134
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one compound of formula (I). The cosmetics or pharmaceutical products are particularly suitable for the care of the skin in protecting against oxidative stress and ageing phenomena.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Pflücker, Herwig Buchholz, Ralf Rosskopf, Joachim Bünger
  • Sunscreen composition
    Publication number: 20040175335
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having UV protection properties, charaterized in that the formulation comprises at least one encapsulated organic sunscreen and does not penetrate the skin essentially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Frank Pflucker, Hans-Jurgen Driller, Laure Vouzellaud, Francois Marcho, Herve Guinard, Ratan Chaudhuri
  • Tricyclic quinoxaline derivatives as a uv filter
    Publication number: 20040102446
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of quinoxaline derivatives of formula I, represented by formulas 1a and 1b, as photostable UV filters, in particular in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations for protecting the human epidermis or human hair against UV radiation, above all in the 280-400 nm range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Frank Pflucker, Michael Schwarz, Volker Scholz, Hans Neunhofer
  • Conjugate, its preparation and use
    Patent number: 6685924
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conjugate which can be used for preparing dermatological and cosmetic compositions. The invention also relates to processes for preparing such conjugate and to its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Herwig Buchholz, Ralf Anselmann, Hansjuergen Driller, Michael Kirschbaum, Frank Pflücker
  • Conjugate, its preparation and use
    Patent number: 6673336
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conjugate which can be used for preparing dermatological and cosmetic compositions. The invention also relates to processes for preparing such conjugate and to its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Merck Patent, GmbH
    Inventors: Herwig Buchholz, Eike Poetsch, Ralf Rosskopf, Ralf Anselmann, Michael Kirschbaum, Frank Pflücker
  • Process for the preparation of UV filter substances
    Patent number: 6593476
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation process for 2-arylbenzimidazolesulfonic acids of the formula I: Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or naphthyl radical and R is a C1-8-alkyl or C1-8-alkoxy radical. n is 1-4, m is 1-3 and o is 0-2. o-phenylenediamine is reacted in the presence of oleum with an arylcarboxylic acid or an arylcarboxylic acid derivative. Compounds prepared in this way can be used as UV filters, and as components in cosmetic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung
    Inventors: Ulrich Heywang, Michael Schwarz, Frank Pflücker
  • Conjugate, its preparation and use
    Publication number: 20020160027
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conjugate which can be used for preparing dermatological and cosmetic compositions. The invention also relates to processes for preparing such conjugate and to its use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Herwig Buchholz, Eike Poetsch, Ralf Rosskopf, Ralf Anselmann, Michael Kirschbaum, Frank Pflucker
  • Conjugate, its preparation and use
    Publication number: 20020150600
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conjugate which can be used for preparing dermatological and cosmetic compositions. The invention also relates to processes for preparing such conjugate and to its use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Herwig Buchholz, Ralf Anselmann, Hansjuergen Driller, Michael Kirschbaum, Frank Pflucker
  • 2-phenyl-benzimidazolesulfonic acids as UV-B filters
    Patent number: 6440401
    Abstract: Disclosed is a 2-phenyl-benzimidazolesulfonic acid according to the formula in which n is 0, 1 or 2 and m is 2 or 3, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5, are each a radical such as H, C1-8-alkyl, C1-8-alkoxy, hydroxyl, sulfate, nitro, F, Cl, Br or I radicals, and R6 is a C1-8-alkyl or C1-8-alkoxy radical. This compound can be effectively used as a UV filter, and as part of a cosmetic formulation which comprise these compounds. A process for preparation of the compound is disclosed as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschraenkter Haftung
    Inventors: Ulrich Heywang, Michael Schwarz, Frank Pflücker
  • UV-B filter
    Publication number: 20020055532
    Abstract: Disclosed is a 2-phenyl-benzimidazolesulfonic acid according to the formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Ulrich Heywang, Michael Schwarz, Frank Pflucker
  • UV-B filters
    Publication number: 20020016349
    Abstract: Disclosed is a 2-phenyl-benzimidazolesulfonic acid according to the formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Applicant: Merck Patent Gesellschaft
    Inventors: Ulrich Heywang, Michael Schwarz, Frank Pflucker
  • Process for the preparation of UV filter substances
    Publication number: 20020013474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation process for 2-arylbenzimidazolesulfonic acids of the formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: Merck Patent Gesellschaft
    Inventors: Ulrich Heywang, Michael Schwarz, Frank Pflucker