Patents Assigned to E-L Management Corporation
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Patent number: 7510734Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of stimulating beta-defensins in skin cells which comprises applying to the skin cells an effective amount of a Lactobacillus extract or active fraction thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: E-L Management CorporationInventors: Michael Sullivan, Steven F. Schnittger, Thomas Mammone, Earl C. Goyarts
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Patent number: 7449203Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising a UV-protective amount of at least one rosavin, preferably present in an extract of Rhodiola rosea in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, and methods of use thereof, including preventing or reducing the signs of photoaging.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: E-L Management CorporationInventors: Mindy S. Goldstein, Chia Wen Chen, Thomas Mammone, David C. Gan
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Patent number: 7302727Abstract: An apparatus is provided for cleaning residual powder and other contaminants from external surfaces of pressed powder cosmetic pans before the pans are adhered into the compact. A feed chute feeds pans into a feed path in the apparatus one after another in an upright orientation. The feed path includes two cleaning stations, each provided with brushes for scrubbing the pan. One cleaning station has cylindrical or drum brushes to scrub the bottom of each pan. The other cleaning station has a belt-type brush to scrub the sides of each pan. Dust collection systems are suspended above and below the apparatus at appropriate locations along the feed path to collect the residual powder and contaminants removed from the pans. Belts may be provided within the feed path to move the pans through the cleaning stations.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: E-L Management CorporationInventors: Ali Azmoun, Andrew C. Smith
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Patent number: 7261877Abstract: The invention relates to a topical composition for application to the lips comprising a reaction product of a silica dioxide, or a derivative thereof, with a dimethylsiloxy resin having a viscosity of about 1000 to about 200,000 cs, in combination with a volatile carrier.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2003Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: E-L Management CorporationInventors: Dexin Luo, Hernando Brieva, Milanka Susak, Tian Wang, Weilin Mu, Shahan Nazar, Wilson A. Lee
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Patent number: 7223382Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition comprising a malodor-reducing effective amount of a rosemary extract, or active fraction thereof, in combination with a self-tanning effective amount of DHA. The invention also provides a method of reducing the potential for malodor generation of a DHA composition comprising adding to the composition an effective amount of rosemary extract or active fraction thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2002Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: E-L Management CorporationInventors: Marina Sokolinsky, Asira Ostrovskaya, Peter A. Landa, Daniel H. Maes
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Patent number: 6716437Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions useful in enhancing lipid synthesis in skin comprising an effective amount of cafestol or kahweol, or derivative thereof, in combination with a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable carrier. Such compositions are useful in treatment or prevention of dry skin and conditions in which the skin's lipid barrier is defective or damaged.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: E-L Management CorporationInventors: Edward Pelle, Jon Anderson
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Patent number: 6280753Abstract: The present invention relates to a wax-based composition comprising at least about 0.5-30% water in a water-in-oil emulsion, wherein water is encapsulated in a lamellar lipid vesicle capable of withstanding wax melting point temperatures. The composition is useful in delivering water soluble actives in an anhydrous base, and is particularly well-adapted for uses in lipsticks and lip-care products.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: E-L Management CorporationInventors: Kenny Chung, Tracy N. Keeler, Manuel L. Tan
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Patent number: 5709230Abstract: A mascara brush having three sections of differing bristle configuration is disclosed. The brush portion has a larger diameter middle section comprised of a combination of soft and stiff bristles in random configuration, and two end sections, each of which is comprised of at least one bristle type which preferably become progressively shorter towards the ends of the brush portion. The end sections exhibit less bristle density than the middle section. This improved brush configuration allows for optimal one-stroke mascara application.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1996Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Assignee: E-L Management CorporationInventor: Loretta A. Miraglia