Patents by Inventor George P. Serban

George P. Serban 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).

  • Patent number: 6180670
    Abstract: Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ether and retinyl glycolate (as either the ester or reverse ester).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Duffy, Janice J. Teal, Mark S. Garrison, George P. Serban
  • Patent number: 5863942
    Abstract: Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ether and retinyl glycolate (as either the ester or reverse ester).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Duffy, Janice J. Teal, Mark S. Garrison, George P. Serban
  • Patent number: 5605933
    Abstract: Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ether and retinyl glycolate (as either the ester or reverse ester).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Duffy, Janice J. Teal, Mark S. Garrison, George P. Serban
  • Patent number: 5268176
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a non-invasive, topical treatment for telangiectasia, a dermatological condition commonly known as spider veins. The treatment preferably includes repeated applications of a composition having an effective amount of an inositol phosphoric acid or derivatives and mixtures thereof. Inositol hexaphosphate (phytic acid) is most preferred, with or without the use of a compression stocking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, George P. Serban