Patents by Inventor Stéphane Lhermite

Stéphane Lhermite 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).

  • USE OF OLIGOSACCHARIDES TO STIMULATE BETA-ENDORPHIN PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20080020073
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least an oligosaccharide comprising 2 to 6 sugars and containing at least 2 galactose units, preferably 2 vicinal end-of-chain galactose motifs, or a plant extract containing same, as a cosmetic or dermatological agent, in particular for stimulating the beta-endorphin production in the skin. The invention enables to provide care for sensitive skins, in particular to fight against skin sensitivity, uncomfortable reactions, to provide sensations of well-being, and to produce a local analgesic action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Frederic Bonte, Marc Dumas, Stephane Lhermite, Alex Saunois
  • Products extracted from a plant of the genus Commiphora, particularly the Commiphora mukul plant, extracts containing same and applications thereof, for example in cosmetics
    Patent number: 6630177
    Abstract: Products of formula (I) extracted from a plant of the genus Commiphora, particularly the Commiphora mukul plant, wherein R is (a) a CH2OH grouping, (b) a COOH grouping, and salts or esters thereof are described. These products and the extracts containing them are effective cosmetic agents against wrinkles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Parfums Christian Dior
    Inventors: Patrice Andre, Stéphane Lhermite, Françoise Pellicier
  • Use of oligosaccharides to stimulate beta-endorphin production
    Publication number: 20030157200
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least an oligosaccharide comprising 2 to 6 sugars and containing at least 2 galactose units, preferably 2 vicinal end-of-chain galactose motifs, or a plant extract containing same, as a cosmetic or dermatological agent, in particular for stimulating the beta-endorphin production in the skin. The invention enables to provide care for sensitive skins, in particular to fight against skin sensitivity, uncomfortable reactions, to provide sensations of well-being, and to produce a local analgesic action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Frederic Bonte, Marc Dumas, Stephane Lhermite, Alex Saunois
  • Products extracted from a plant of the genus Commiphora, particularly the Commiphora mukul plant, extracts containing same and applications thereof, for example in cosmetics
    Patent number: 5972341
    Abstract: Extracts of the plant Commiphora mukul are used as pigmenting agents and melanocyte culture agents, and for the manufacture of cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions. Particularly preferred are extracts of the formula IIa, designated Commipherol, and abstracts of the formula IIb designated Commipherin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Parfums Christian Dior
    Inventors: Patrice Andre, Stephane Lhermite, Fran.cedilla.oise Pellicier