Patents Assigned to Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., a division of Conopco, Inc.
  • Sunscreen agents
    Patent number: 5573755
    Abstract: Hydroxy salts of formula:[M(OH).sub.(2-a) ].sup.a+ X.sup.b-.sub.a/b.zH.sub.2 Owhere M is zinc, copper or a mixture of the two and X denotes anions at least some of which display ultraviolet absorption over at least a portion of the wavelength range from 290 to 400 nanometers, their use as sunscreen agents and sunscreen compositions comprising them together with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin R. Franklin, Charles C. Nunn
  • Cosmetic composition dispenser
    Patent number: 5573341
    Abstract: A dispenser is provided that includes a container for storing a dispensable chemical product such as an underarm composition, an elevator mounted for axial movement within the container, a rotatable shaft attached to the elevator, a housing below the elevator and a mechanism for axially advancing the elevator within the container. The advancement mechanism includes a ratchet wheel with a plurality of teeth circumferentially surrounding the wheel and a mechanism to rotate the ratchet wheel which includes a flexible arm attached to the housing and having a pawl for moving the teeth of the ratchet wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Iaia
  • Cosmetic compositions containing tricholine citrate
    Patent number: 5571518
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing tricholine citrate (TCC). TCC stimulates keratinocyte growth, does not inhibit keratinocyte differentiation and increases the phospholipid levels in keratinocytes. Thus, TCC provides improved conditioning, improved youthful appearance, moisturization and improvement in the appearance of photodamaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sreekumar Pillai, Manisha N. Mahajan, Anthony V. Rawlings
  • Toothpaste composition
    Patent number: 5560517
    Abstract: Packaged toothpaste formulations which contain air sensitive components, e.g. vitamin C, are prevented from discoloring or otherwise degrading, by placing adjacent to an area of the packaging which may allow air access to the formulation, e.g. an air permeable collar, a nozzle, or the wall of an air permeable tube, a body (e.g. plug or layer) of material which does not contain any air sensitive components. Preferably, the latter body of material is the packaged toothpaste but without the air sensitive components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Creeth, Paul I. Riley, Mark E. Laing
  • Cosmetic composition
    Patent number: 5559092
    Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to mammalian skin and hair for inducing, maintaining or increasing hair growth comprises a hair growth promoter chosen from glutamine derivatives and salts thereof. The composition preferably also comprises an activity enhancer which may be chosen from hair growth stimulants, penetration enhancers and cationic polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co. Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter T. Gibson, Gillian E. Westgate
  • Dental compositions with zinc and bicarbonate salts
    Patent number: 5554358
    Abstract: A dental product is provided in a dual-compartment dispenser that includes a first and second composition in respective compartments thereof. The first composition includes a zinc salt while the second composition includes a bicarbonate salt. Preferably the first composition also contains a peroxygen compound or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 carboxylic acid. The zinc salt in combination with the bicarbonate salt achieves an enhanced antitartar effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Williams, Christine W. Ryles, Stephen R. Barrow
  • Petroleum jelly with alpha hydroxy carboxylic acids
    Patent number: 5552147
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided that includes a C.sub.2 -C.sub.22 .alpha.-hydroxy carboxylic acid or salt thereof dispersed within petroleum jelly with the aid of a phosphatide. Additional components may include a sterol and a C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, Michael C. Cheney, Walter Rose
  • Petroleum jelly with inositol phosphates
    Patent number: 5552148
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided that includes an inositol phosphate dispersed within petroleum jelly through aid of a lipid system. The lipid system may include such components as a phosphatide, a sterol, a C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 fatty acid and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, Brian Crotty, Anthony Johnson
  • Swab dispenser
    Patent number: 5549200
    Abstract: A swab dispenser system is provided that includes a reusable outer receptacle and a replaceable refill container insertable therewithin. The outer receptacle is formed with a fin projecting vertically upwardly and centrally positioned on the bottom panel of the receptacle. The fin has a horizontal length greater than a width thereof. The refill container on its bottom wall also includes a fin. The fin of the refill container has a hollow interior for form-fittingly receiving the fin projecting upwardly from the receptacle bottom panel. Function of the fin is to allow a consumer to properly orient the refill container when placing same into the receptacle. The fin also functions to direct swabs into a proper arrangement when they are being factory filled into the container. Furthermore, the position and geometry of the fin maximizes the number of swabs fillable into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Cowan, John Eimer, James Turbett
  • Thickened nail polish remover
    Patent number: 5543085
    Abstract: A polish-lacquer remover is provided that includes a volatile organic solvent, a thickening agent and an electrolyte. The most preferable combination is that of an acrylate/vinyl acetate cross polymer and 2-ethylhexyl alkyl ammonium methosulfate. Compositions of this invention are thickened but do not suffer from tacky or sticky residues upon solvent evaporation and have good lacquer removing efficacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip E. Miner
  • Cosmetic compositions for reducing or preventing signs of cellulite
    Patent number: 5536499
    Abstract: The invention is directed to increasing the strength and firmness of the skin and reducing the signs of cellulite. The inventive method includes applying to the skin a composition that includes inositol phosphate, particularly phytic acid and its salts, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, Michael C. Cheney, Craig S. Slavtcheff, Suk H. Cho
  • Cotton swabs with expanded tips
    Patent number: 5531671
    Abstract: A cotton swab is described whose stick is formed from an elongate stem with a conical member at each end flared outwardly and having a hollow center. The hollow flared conical members provide expanded swab ends rendering the tips softer and larger yet employing less cotton and paper in its manufacture. A die-cut paper used for forming the swab stick and a manufacturing process are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Bennett
  • Cosmetic compositions containing betulinic acid
    Patent number: 5529769
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing at least 6 .mu.M of betulinic acid, preferably in combination with ascorbic acid. The compositions are particularly useful in reducing signs of cellulite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Suk H. Cho, Keith Gottlieb, Uma Santhanam
  • Clear cold cream cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5525344
    Abstract: A clear cold cream cosmetic composition is provided that includes, water, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydric alcohol, a poly (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxylate) polymer, a volatile C.sub.10 -C.sub.20 hydrocarbon and a silicone emollient system. These compositions exhibit visual clarity with excellent make-up and grease removal properties with superior, nongreasy skinfeel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan C. Wivell
  • Skin treatment composition
    Patent number: 5523090
    Abstract: Skin treatment compositions for improving skin strength and firmness and reducing signs of cellulite. The compositions contain a xanthine (e.g., caffeine or theophylline) and an inositol phosphoric acid, and/or alpha hydroxy acid. The ratio of the xanthine to the acid is in a specific range to maintain the xanthine in a solubilized state. A method of preventing or reducing the signs of cellulite by applying a mixture of an inositol phosphoric acid and an alpha hydroxy acid is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, Craig S. Slavtcheff, Michael C. Cheney
  • Actuator
    Patent number: D370847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: John Lamb
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D370848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Dziersk, Javier Verdura, Jr.
  • Actuator
    Patent number: D371738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: John Lamb
  • Cosmetic dispenser
    Patent number: D374817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Bertolini, William Valls, Wayne Marcus
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D374827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: William Valls