Patents by Inventor Uma Santhanam

Uma Santhanam 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).

  • TYROSINASE INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20150152122
    Abstract: The compositions and methods of described herein comprise novel ingredients effective to reduce unwanted pigmentation, such as skin discoloration, freckles, age spots, liver spots, sun damage, tans, pigmented acne marks, scars, pigmented birthmarks, hyperpigmentation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, post-injury hyperpigmentation, melasma, cholasma, after-burn scar, nail stain, yellowing of skin, dark circles under eyes, and the like. The composition may include additional ingredients accordingly for a colored cosmetic, moisturizer, cleanser, toner, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Hong Hu, Sunghan Yim, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga
  • Serissa japonica extracts and methods of use
    Patent number: 9034396
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Serrisa japonica to impart benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial, Ying Chen, Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys, Cheng S. Hwang
  • DICKKOPF-1 expression modulating compositions and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9023327
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions for topical application to the skin which comprise at least one DICKKOPF-1 expression modulator and the use of such compositions to provide benefits to the skin, including but not limited to lightening or darkening skin; treating hyper or hypopigmented skin; increasing or decreasing skin thickness; reducing or increasing skin hirsuteness; and/or changing skin phenotype from non-palmoplantar to palmoplantar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Uma Santhanam, Qi Hong, Sunghan Yim
  • TYROSINASE INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20150118170
    Abstract: The compositions and methods of described herein comprise novel ingredients effective to reduce unwanted pigmentation, such as skin discoloration, freckles, age spots, liver spots, sun damage, tans, pigmented acne marks, scars, pigmented birthmarks, hyperpigmentation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, post-injury hyperpigmentation, melasma, cholasma, after-burn scar, nail stain, yellowing of skin, dark circles under eyes, and the like. The composition may include additional ingredients accordingly for a colored cosmetic, moisturizer, cleanser, toner, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Hong Hu, Sunghan Yim, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga
  • TYROSINASE INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20150111897
    Abstract: The compositions and methods of described herein comprise novel ingredients effective to reduce unwanted pigmentation, such as skin discoloration, freckles, age spots, liver spots, sun damage, tans, pigmented acne marks, scars, pigmented birthmarks, hyperpigmentation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, post-injury hyperpigmentation, melasma, cholasma, after-burn scar, nail stain, yellowing of skin, dark circles under eyes, and the like. The composition may include additional ingredients accordingly for a colored cosmetic, moisturizer, cleanser, toner, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Hong Hu, Sunghan Yim, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga
  • extracts and methods of use
    Patent number: 8999403
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Serissa japonica to impart benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial, Ying Chen
  • Collagen Stimulators and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin
    Publication number: 20150045331
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ cosmetic composition comprising novel active agents that enhance collagen production in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial
  • Collagen stimulators and their use in the treatment of skin
    Patent number: 8901122
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ cosmetic composition comprising novel active agents that enhance collagen production in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial
  • Method of treating skin with microRNA modulators
    Patent number: 8865740
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ active agents that suppress or down-regulate microRNA expression in dermal fibroblast, resulting in enhanced production of collagen, elastin and/or fibrillin in the skin. Also provided are methods for screening for activity against specific microRNAs and the methods of using active agents identified by the screening protocol in the treatment of skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Permanan Raaj Khusial, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga
  • Collagen stimulators and their use in the treatment of skin
    Patent number: 8865700
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ cosmetic composition comprising novel active agents that enhance collagen production in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial
  • extracts and methods of use
    Patent number: 8865231
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Hoya carnosa to impart anti-aging benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Ying Chen, Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Serissa Japonica Extracts and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20140301962
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Serissa japonica to impart benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial, Ying Chen
  • Use of Melicope Extracts to Improve Conditions Caused by Excess Lipids
    Publication number: 20140271953
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Melicope to impart anti-lipid benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from an over-production of lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Cheng S. Hwang, Uma Santhanam, Jola Idkowiak Baldys, John W. Lyga
  • Use of and other PPAR-gamma inhibitors in cosmetics and compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8802167
    Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, ameliorating, preventing, delaying, and/or improving one or more signs of excess accumulation and/or production of subcutaneous fat, such as cellulite, and conditions related thereto, by topically applying compositions comprising Eclipta prostrata extracts or other anti-lipid agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng S. Hwang, Uma Santhanam, Manpreet Randhawa
  • Collagen Stimulators and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin
    Publication number: 20140179642
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ cosmetic composition comprising novel active agents that enhance collagen production in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial
  • PLOD-2 Modulators and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin
    Publication number: 20140179688
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ active agents that modulate the PLOD-2 enzyme in the skin. Also provided are methods for screening for substances which modulate PLOD-2 enzyme levels and the methods of using active agents identified by the screening protocol in the treatment of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial
  • Collagen Stimulators and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin
    Publication number: 20140179641
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ cosmetic composition comprising novel active agents that enhance collagen production in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial
  • PLOD-2 Stimulators and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin
    Publication number: 20140179643
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ a composition comprising an effective amount of N-Acetyl-Tyrosinamide and an effective amount of a retinoid, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, for topical application to the skin for a time sufficient to improve the appearance of said skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial
  • Hoya Carnosa Extracts and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20140161911
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Hoya carnosa to impart anti-aging benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Ying Chen, Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Use of Nesprin-2 Expression Modulators and Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20140161917
    Abstract: Methods of using nesprin-2 modulators to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin and/or improve skin conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Lyga, Ying Chen, Qian Zheng, Uma Santhanam