Abstract: The methods and compositions of this invention relate to compositions having low irritation characteristics in combination with one or more additional characteristics, for example, relatively high clarity, relatively high foaming, and/or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. These compositions contain blends of amphoteric surfactants, have low pH values and are useful in cleansing the skin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 22, 2011
Date of Patent:
December 11, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Euen Thomas Graham Ekman Gunn, Russel M. Walters, Lisa R. Gandolfi, Kevin C. Lahey, Mary Catherine Mack
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an NF?B-inhibitor and an anti-inflammatory compound. The anti-inflammatory compound is not an NF?B-inhibitor and has an IC50 of about 70 ?g/ml or less.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 1, 2010
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Simarna Kaur, Michael Southall, Samantha D. Tucker-Samaras, Claude Saliou, Khalid Mahmood
Abstract: A foaming porous pad suitable for coupling to a hand-held device and for application to human skin includes a porous pad substrate and a foaming composition disposed on the porous pad substrate. The porous pad substrate includes a nonwoven pile fabric having a nonwoven backing layer and a pile comprising individual fibers extending from the backing layer. The nonwoven pile fabric has fibers having a denier of less than about 9. Other aspects of the disclosure include a kit including a foaming porous pad and a motorized handheld device, methods of making the foaming porous pad, and methods of using the foaming porous pad.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 21, 2010
Date of Patent:
November 13, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Nikoleta Batchvarova, David Gubernick, Mark Murphy
Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising an extract of Lilium martagon and a carrier. Also provided are methods of lightening the skin comprising the step of applying to skin in need of skin lightening treatment an extract of Lilium martagon.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 17, 2010
Date of Patent:
October 23, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Abstract: The present invention features compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and the use thereof for treating acne and reducing the appearance of oil or pores on the skin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 10, 2006
Date of Patent:
October 2, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Southall, Katharine Martin, Elvin R. Lukenbach, Binoy K. Bordoloi, Menas Kizoulis, Apostolos Pappas, Catherine Stubler Salerno
Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a superhydrophilic amphiphilic copolymer and a carrier and composition comprising a superhydrophilic amphiphilic copolymer, a micellar thickener and a carrier.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 7, 2009
Date of Patent:
September 4, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael J. Fevola, Frank C. Sun, Joseph J. LiBrizzi, Joseph B. Gardner, Russel M. Walters
Abstract: The present invention features a device having a barrier membrane contacting surface, the device containing: a power source; a first conductive electrode; a second conductive electrode; and a carrier; wherein the power source is in electric communication with the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode, wherein the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode are in ionic communication with the carrier, and wherein the carrier is in communication with the barrier membrane contacting surface.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 17, 2008
Date of Patent:
August 7, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Ying Sun, Jue-Chen Liu, Jeffrey M. Wu, James E. Hauschild
Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a polyglyceryl nonionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, an organic acid preservative, a non-sulfate anionic surfactant and water, wherein the composition is substantially free of ethoxylated materials and has a pH of about 5.4 or less, and uses thereof. Also provided are compositions comprising a polyglyceryl nonionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, an organic acid preservative, and water, wherein the composition is substantially free of ethoxylated materials, substantially free of sulfated anionic surfactants, and has a pH of about 5.4 or less, and uses thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 21, 2010
Date of Patent:
July 24, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Abstract: The present invention features compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and the use thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 9, 2005
Date of Patent:
July 17, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Southall, Katharine Martin, Phyllis Mitchell, Menas Kizoulis, Neena Tierney, Elvin R. Lukenbach, Binoy K. Bordoloi
Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising one or more compounds having a structure comprising a node structure with from four to twelve carbon atoms, one or more (poly)glyceryl groups, and one or more hydrophobic moieties, wherein each of the one or more (poly)glyceryl groups is linked to the node structure by a first primary linking group, the one or more hydrophobic moieties are each independently linked either to the node structure by a primary linking group or to one of the (poly)glyceryl groups by a secondary linking group, and wherein the polyglyceryl thickener has an average degree of glyceryl polymerization of from greater than 3 to less than about 11 and an average number of hydrophobic groups per primary linking group of about 0.35 or greater. Also provided are polyglyceryl compounds, compositions comprising water, a surfactant, and a polyglyceryl thickener, as well as, methods of making polyglyceryl compounds and compositions of the present invention.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2011
Date of Patent:
July 3, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Sasa Andjelic, Modesto Erneta, Michael J. Fevola, Frank C. Sun
Abstract: A standard used to test imaging systems is imaged by a digital camera which expresses the image of the standard as a plurality of pixels having associated intensities. A computer automatically finds the image of the standard in the image and quantitatively compares intensities of pixels of a subsequent image of the standard to the first image to discern changes indicative of malfunction. A set of images of the standard may be collected and compiled to develop standard data, such as average of median values, that can be used to test imaging apparatus. The standard may be provided with a plurality of types of imaging standards occupying sub-areas that produce a different photoresponse to a plurality of different light sources. A fluorescent standard may be included that has a plurality of different fluorescence levels.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 29, 2008
Date of Patent:
May 29, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Abstract: The methods of this invention relate to means for measuring skin hydration. The methods of this invention utilize at least two wavelengths filtered by at least two polarizers to create digital images of skin treated with personal care products. The methods are useful for demonstrating the efficacy of skin care products intended to increase skin hydration and/or protect the skin from dehydration, even when such dehydration is not apparent to the naked eye.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 18, 2010
Date of Patent:
May 22, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Georgios N. Stamatas, Michael Cobb, Christiane Bertin
Abstract: The present invention features compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and the use thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 6, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 24, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Southall, Katharine Martin, Phyllis Mitchell, Menas Kizoulis, Neena Tierney, Elvin R. Lukenbach, Binoy K. Bordoloi
Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of Cotinus coggygria in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 5, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 24, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc.
Inventors:
Elizabeth Bruning, Violetta Iotsova Stone, Renbin Zhao
Abstract: The invention features a device for applying a fluid composition to the skin, said device including (i) a reservoir containing said composition, said composition including at least one tensioning polymer and (ii) a skin-contactable surface having at least one opening, wherein said device is adapted such that said fluid composition may be extruded from such reservoir to said skin-contacting surface through said at least one openings.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 21, 2005
Date of Patent:
April 17, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Donald P. Losier, Joseph Luizzi, Candelario A. Fernandez, Jr., Claudia Kaminski, Eduardo Ruvolo
Abstract: A device for the treatment of hyperhydrosis by application of electric current to a treatment area of the skin is described. The device comprises: a) a garment comprising a first electrode adapted for contacting said treatment area; b) a second electrode adapted for contacting the treatment area or skin proximal to the treatment area; and c) a power delivery unit in electrical communication with said first and second electrodes. The power delivery unit provides a customized dose of electricity to the treatment area. In one embodiment, the garment is a glove.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 27, 2008
Date of Patent:
April 3, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Ali Fassih, Ronald J. Gillespie, Michael Joyce, Joseph Junio, Joan D. Newburger, Ying Sun
Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for treating and ameliorating skin conditions including post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). More particularly, this invention relates to compositions containing certain natural extracts, salicylic acid, and natural or synthetic retinoids. The composition was clinically proven to reduce PIH.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 30, 2004
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Archana Sah, Victoria Dole, Glenn Nystrand, Miri Seiberg, Jue-Chen Liu, Ellen Kurtz
Abstract: A fluorescence standard for identifying variations in illumination during imaging has a composite fluorescent laminar structure, which fluoresces in response to light in the approximate wavelength range of 375 nm to 430 nm. The fluorescent object has at least two areas with different fluorescent response, e.g., a first made from a strongly luminescing material, such as GG420 filter glass. A portion of the GG420 glass is covered by filter glass having an attenuating effect on the fluorescent response. In accordance with a method of the present invention, variations in illumination during imaging with a camera are detected by placing the standard before the camera during imaging. Each captured image may contain the image of the standard and the fluorescent response of the standard in different images can be compared to identify any response changes due to variations in illumination. The variations in illumination can then be remediated by adjusting the source of illumination, the camera or ambient lighting.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 28, 2007
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2012
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffrey Pote, Gregory Payonk, Nikiforos Kollias, Dick Jackson