Patents Assigned to Boots Company PLC
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Publication number: 20190328645Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a composition comprising: 0.1 to 3 wt % (or 0.5 to 2.5 wt %) of a beta hydroxy acid, 0.05 to 3 wt % (or 0.09 to 2.5 wt %) of an O-substituted ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof, and a cosmetically acceptable medium comprising an aqueous phase, wherein a beta hydroxy acid is present at a higher concentration than O-substituted ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof. The disclosed technology further relates to the use and method of improving skin condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2017Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: The Boots Company plcInventors: Jake Thomas HICKS, Paul James TOMLINSON
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Patent number: 8501162Abstract: A composition for the prevention or inhibition of free radical-induced effect on the skin and/or hair comprises at least three antioxidant agents selected from the group consisting of ginkgo extract, emblica extract, dimethylmethoxy chromanol, pine bark extract, and rosemary extract.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Stephen Peter Barton, Mark Johnson, Paul James Tomlinson
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Publication number: 20110189323Abstract: There is disclosed a skincare composition suitable for topical application to the skin. The composition comprises two or more active ingredients selected from the group consisting of a) dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, salts and esters thereof; b) carnitine; and c) an extract of Haematococcus pluvialis. Compositions prepared in accordance with the invention are useful for improving the appearance of the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Stephen Peter BARTON, Stewart Paul LONG, Lloyd George HAMILTON
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Publication number: 20100221202Abstract: A composition for the prevention or inhibition of free radical-induced effect on the skin and/or hair comprises at least three antioxidant agents selected from the group consisting of ginkgo extract, emblica extract, dimethylmethoxy chromanol, pine bark extract, and rosemary extract.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Stephen Peter Barton, Mark Johnson, Paul James Tomlinson
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Patent number: 7754249Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for use in the treatment or prevention of hair loss and/or the promotion of hair growth. The compositions comprise in combination Centella asiatica extract, or one or more active principles thereof, green coffee extract, or one or more active principles thereof, and one or more antioxidants, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventor: Stewart Paul Long
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Patent number: 7686849Abstract: An oxidative hair dye system comprises a hair dye, an organometallic compound and an oxidising agent. The organometallic compound is preferably an organotitanate compound, particularly a tetraalkyl titanate or a titanate chelate. Such compounds are also useful for enhancing the substantivity of topical compositions applied to the body, which comprise one or more cosmetic and/or therapeutic benefit agents, a bonding agent having hydrolysable or exchangeable ligands, and a carrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: The Boots Company PLC.Inventors: Neil Robert Forbes, Edward Galley, Christine Sheard
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Publication number: 20090175808Abstract: Use of a composition comprising oil bodies in the preparation of a formulation for administration to a mammal wherein said composition comprises oil curd extracted from oleaginous plant tissue, said oil curd comprising an aqueous dispersion of oil bodies and associated extrinsic protein material. Preferably, the oil curd is extracted from seed material selected from flax, sunflower, sesame, hemp, pumpkin, oilseed rape, camelina, cranberry, safflower, rosehip, blackcurrant, evening primrose, borage, meadowfoam, grapeseed and jojoba. The composition has useful properties in improving the stability of formulations, in particular in emulsifying such formulations and in improving the aesthetic acceptability of a formulation. Also, the compositions are useful in the delivery of actives into the skin &/or hair and in the regulation of the condition of the skin &/or hair. Processes for the preparation of said composition and formulations are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Edward Galley, David Alistair Gray, Stewart Paul Long, Daniel Allan White, Janet Palin
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Patent number: 7544349Abstract: There are described personal care compositions containing a) one or more dibenzoylmethane sunscreening agents; and b) a photostablising amount of a salicylate ester of formula (1): (2-OH)Ph-(CO)—O—R, wherein R represents an alkyl group consisting of a chain of from 7 to 16 carbon atoms substituted by at least one group selected from methyl and ethyl. The compound of formula (1) is preferably isodecyl salicylate or isotridecyl salicylate. The salicylate esters of formula (1) have a stabilizing effect on the compositions. The salicylate esters prevent or inhibit degradation of the sunscreening agents which would otherwise lead to a reduction in the efficacy of the sunscreening agents and an increase in the deleterious effects of exposure to sunlight on the user of the compositions or on the compositions themselves.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: The Boots Company, PLCInventors: Jane Evison, Janet Palin, Edward Galley
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Publication number: 20090010863Abstract: There is disclosed a skincare composition suitable for topical application to the skin. The composition comprises two or more active ingredients selected from the group consisting of a) dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, salts and esters thereof; b) carnitine; and c) an extract of Haematococcus pluvialis. Compositions prepared in accordance with the invention are useful for improving the appearance of the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2005Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Stephen Peter Barton, Stewart Paul Long, Lloyd George Hamilton
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Patent number: 7195787Abstract: Topical cosmetic compositions for application to the skin comprises a suitable diluent or carrier in combination with a synergistic mixture of three anti-free-radical agents selected from ascorbic acid, its salts, esters, glucosides and glucosamines; tocopherol and its esters; herbal extracts selected from gingko biloba, morus alba, origanum vulgare, panax ginseng, rosmarinus officinalis, birch extract, camellia sinensis, acerola cherry powder and grape seed oil.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Melanie Ann Pykett, Ailsa Helen Craig, Edward Galley, Christopher Smith, Stewart Paul Long
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Patent number: 7172632Abstract: A hair coloring composition contains an oxidative hair dye and at least one antioxidant agent selected from the group consisting of rosmarinus officinalis, origanum vulgare, camellia sinensis, camellia oleifera, salvia officinalis, apium graveolen, thymus vulgaris, rosa canina and coriandrum sativum in combination with a suitable diluent or carrier. The hair coloring compositions are gentler on the skin and hair in that they reduce the effects or the oxidising agent on the hair and skin.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: The Boots Company, PLCInventors: Liam Robert Smith, Stewart Paul Long
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Publication number: 20070015800Abstract: There is disclosed the use of triprolidine for enabling an individual to wake refreshed after sleep and the method of treating such an individual with triprolidine. The triprolidine is administered shortly before a person wishes to fall asleep, preferably orally and most commonly in the form of a tablet containing less than 5 mg, eg 0.1 mg, 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg, of the active ingredient. The triprolidine is also effective in enabling an individual to sleep more easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2005Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: The Boots Company PLCInventor: Palaniswamy Sunderraj
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Publication number: 20060054240Abstract: A measuring and dispensing device (2) for attachment to the cap (14) of a bottle (16) of liquid medicine comprises on one of its sides a socket formation (6), by means of which it may be releasably attached to the cap, and on another sid a concave formation (4) for receiving liquid medicine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2003Publication date: March 16, 2006Applicant: The Boots Company PLCInventor: Timothy Perry
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Patent number: 6991806Abstract: A stable pharmaceutical composition comprising a mixture of (i) an ibuprofen medicament; (ii) a domperidone medicament and (iii) a carrier material characterized in that the carrier material is substantially free of providone and comprises at least one diluent combined with at least one release modifying agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1999Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Jeffrey Dickinson, Jayantilal Vithal Makwana
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Patent number: D520370Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: The Boots Company PLC.Inventor: Paul Priestman
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Patent number: D521383Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventor: Paul Priestman
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Patent number: D521385Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventor: Paul Priestman
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Patent number: D521386Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventor: Paul Priestman
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Patent number: D526205Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2005Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventor: Paul Priestman
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Patent number: D527269Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2005Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventor: Paul Priestman