Patents by Inventor Joseph Melnik

Joseph Melnik 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).

  • Odorless cosmetic compositions in gelatin capsules
    Patent number: 5082661
    Abstract: A cosmetic product is disclosed in the form of a gelatin walled capsule encompassing a cosmetic composition that includes a carrier which is a silicone polymer and an antioxidant. The antioxidant operates to inhibit degradation of the gelatin wall to prevent malodors from being generated. Retinoic acid derivatives such as retinyl palmitate are especially effective as antioxidants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Melnik, Michael C. Cheney, Anthony Vargas