Patents by Inventor Loretta Pratt

Loretta Pratt 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).

  • Cream for stimulating mitochondrial activity in the skin
    Patent number: 8435547
    Abstract: A skin care composition is useful for augmenting cellular metabolism in skin cells and thereby enhancing the regulation of intracellular signaling. The composition comprises a primer for skin cell mitochondrial function, such as a Krebs cycle intermediate, a precursor of a Krebs cycle intermediate, salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof. The composition may also include antioxidants for free radical regulation and a pharmaceutically acceptable topical vehicle, such as an emollient base for skin health. A method for stimulating the mitochondrial activity of skin cells comprises administering to the skin of a person in need thereof a composition as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventors: John P. Blass, Loretta Pratt, Steven Cosentino
  • Anti-aging cream
    Publication number: 20080057088
    Abstract: A skin care composition is useful for augmenting cellular metabolism in skin cells and thereby enhancing the regulation of intracellular signaling. The composition comprises a primer for skin cell mitochondrial function, such as a Krebs cycle intermediate, a precursor of a Krebs cycle intermediate, salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof. The composition may also include antioxidants for free radical regulation and a pharmaceutically acceptable topical vehicle, such as an emollient base for skin health. A method for stimulating the mitochondrial activity of skin cells comprises administering to the skin of a person in need thereof a composition as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: John P. Blass, Loretta Pratt, Steven Cosentino