Patents by Inventor Harold Mermelstein

Harold Mermelstein 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).

  • Topical drying composition comprising encapsulated trehalose and method of using same
    Patent number: 8377426
    Abstract: A topical drying composition is provided for removal of sweat from skin areas which are vulnerable to sweating after sweat producing activities. The drying efficacy of the composition is due to the presence of encapsulated trehalose, with or without aluminum used as aluminum zirconium compound. Application of an effective amount of the composition to the skin prior to exercise or sweat removal activity reduces sweating and accelerates drying of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventors: Frank P. Marchese, Harold Mermelstein, Tycho Speaker
  • Topical Drying Composition Comprising Encapsulated Trehalose and Method of Using Same
    Publication number: 20120294917
    Abstract: A topical drying composition is provided for removal of sweat from skin areas which are vulnerable to sweating after sweat producing activities. The drying efficacy of the composition is due to the presence of encapsulated trehalose, with or without aluminum used as aluminum zirconium compound. Application of an effective amount of the composition to the skin prior to exercise or sweat removal activity reduces sweating and accelerates drying of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Frank P. Marchese, Harold Mermelstein, Tycho Speaker
  • Topical drying composition comprising encapsulated trehalose and method of using same
    Patent number: 8263052
    Abstract: A topical drying composition is provided for removal of sweat from skin areas which are vulnerable to sweating after sweat producing activities. The drying efficacy of the composition is due to the presence of encapsulated trehalose, with or without aluminum used as aluminum zirconium compound. Application of an effective amount of the composition to the skin prior to exercise or sweat removal activity reduces sweating and accelerates drying of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: Frank P. Marchese, Harold Mermelstein, Tycho Speaker
  • Composition and method for reducing incidents of hot flashes in females
    Patent number: 7179494
    Abstract: A composition is provided for reducing incidents of hot flashes experienced by menopausal women, the composition comprising a mixture of water, a thickener, sorbitan monolaurate, cocoa butter or shea butter, polysorbate 20, dimethicone 200, bacteriacide, a pH adjuster and an effective amount of Chinese black cohosh. A method is also provided for preparing the composition and its use by menopausal women in need of treatment of hot flashes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Marche Image Corp.
    Inventors: Frank P Marchese, Harold Mermelstein, Paul Marchese
  • Composition and method for treatment of vaginal dryness
    Patent number: 6893648
    Abstract: Compositions in gel form or suppository are provided for treatment of vaginal dryness, wherein the composition comprises certain herbal compounds, with or without a vitamin such as, for example, vitamin A, C, D or E. The compositions may include an anti-bacterial agent and are applied to the affected area in an amount which is effective to provide the required relief when applied over a period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventors: Harold Mermelstein, Frank P. Marchese
  • Composition and method for treatment of vaginal dryness
    Publication number: 20030170325
    Abstract: Compositions in gel form or suppository are provided for treatment of vaginal dryness, wherein the composition comprises certain herbal compounds, with or without a vitamin such as, for example, vitamin A, C, D or E. The compositions may include an anti-bacterial agent and are applied to the affected area in an amount which is effective to provide the required relief when applied over a period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Harold Mermelstein, Frank P. Marchese