Patents Assigned to Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
  • Method of taking polarized images of the skin and the use thereof
    Patent number: 6907193
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of photographing the skin of a person comprising the steps of: (i) illuminating the skin with at least one light source, where the light emitted from the light source is filtered using a polarizing filter; and (ii) capturing the image of the illuminated skin with a camera; wherein the angle formed by the light source, the skin, and the camera is from about 35 degrees to about 55 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikiforos Kollias, Kenneth Merola, Jeffrey S. Pote, Gregory Payonk
  • Exothermic topical delivery device
    Patent number: 6890553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an exothermic device for topically delivering an active agent comprising a liquid reservoir comprising water, a heating element comprising an oxidizable material, an oxygen-permeable outer-layer, an active agent, and a water-impermeable layer, wherein upon the rupturing of the liquid reservoir, the water contacts the heating element and the oxygen to create and exothermic reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Sun, Ralph W. Oakeson, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Jonas C. T. Wang
  • Hydrophobic polyurethane foam as backing material for bandages
    Patent number: 6884919
    Abstract: The use of hydrophobic polyurethane foam as a backing material for bandages and bandages made with hydrophobic polyurethane foam backings are described. The hydrophobic polyurethane foam has a thickness of from about 0.1 mm to about 0.7 mm. The bandages are flexible, waterproof, and breathable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Teresa Haddock, Anne Wibaux
  • Method for treating skin disorders
    Patent number: 6881756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing inflammation in the skin and/or treating inflammatory skin disorders, pain, or pruritis by topically applying a composition comprising totarol or a pharmaceutically-acceptable ester thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerard J. Gendimenico
  • Detergent compositions with enhanced depositing, conditioning and softness capabilities
    Patent number: 6858202
    Abstract: Novel “two-in-one” detergent compositions comprised of at least one water soluble silicone agent, at least one cationic conditioning agent, and a detergent. These compositions are suitable for use in shampoos, baths, and shower gels. Also described is a novel delivery system for depositing benefit agents into and onto the skin, nails, and/or hair comprised of at least one water soluble silicone and at least one cationic conditioning agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan M. Niemiec, Hsing Yeh, Regina Gallagher, Kie L. Ho
  • Method of treating the skin of a subject
    Patent number: 6855117
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating the skin of a subject, the method including the steps of: (a) accessing a sample of interstitial fluid from the skin of the subject; (b) measuring the amount of a skin analyte in the sample; and (c) applying a skin care product to the subject to alter the amount of the skin analyte in the skin of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Skover
  • Stabilization of retinoid compounds
    Patent number: 6844364
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of administering a compound of Formula I: wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-6-alkyl; R2 is C1-6-alkyl or adamantyl; R3 is C1-6-alkyl or hydroxy; or R2 and R3 taken together are —(CR6R7)n—; R4 is C2-8-alkyl, C2-8-alkenyl, C2-8-alkynyl, —OCH2R5 or C2-8-alkanoyl, or hydrogen when R3 is hydroxy; R5 is C1-6-alkyl, C2-6-alkenyl or C2-6-alkynyl; R6 and R7 are hydrogen or C1-6-alkyl; Y is oxygen or sulfur; and n is 3, 4, or 5, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts of carboxylic acid of formula I, wherein said method comprises the step of admixing said compound in solid form with a topical carrier to form a topical formulation within seven days prior to first topical administration of said compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rao S. Chakradhara, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Fa Zhang, Jue-Chen Liu, Julia Kim
  • Method of distributing skin care products
    Patent number: 6840910
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of distributing a skin care product to a subject, the method including the steps of: (a) obtaining a sample of interstitial fluid from the skin of the subject; (b) measuring the amount of a skin analyte in the sample; and (c) distributing a skin care product to the subject to alter the amount of the skin analyte in the skin of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Skover
  • Method for relaxing human beings using personal care compositions
    Patent number: 6830755
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of relaxing mammals comprising administering to said mammals a personal care composition which comprises an effective amount of a sensory fragrance that is effective in reducing cortisol levels and/or increasing sIgA levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Librizzi, Benjamin Carl Wiegand, Teresita Diaz, Laura McCulloch, John Hopkins, Theodore L. Barba, Anthony Joseph Leardi, Gerard William Appert
  • Cleansing bar containing discrete elements
    Patent number: 6818603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleansing bars including: a) a cleansing composition; and b) a plurality of discrete elements having a length to diameter ratio of from about 50 to 1 to about 100,000 to 1. The cleansing bars according to the invention have good grippability, exfoliating and cleansing properties and are capable of providing a significant amount of lather in a relatively short period of time. The invention also relates to methods of making and using the cleansing bar described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret Aleles, David Burwell, Raymond Ip
  • Conditioning compositions
    Patent number: 6808701
    Abstract: A conditioning composition comprised of a mixture of anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants, branched quaternary polymers, and silicone which imparts cleansing, wet detangling, dry detangling and manageability to hair and which is relatively non-irritating and thus suitable for use by young children and adults having sensitive skin and eyes. The conditioning composition is able to provide such benefits in an aesthetically pleasing formulation without the need for suspending agents, opacifiers, or pearlizing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Carol A. Duden, Daniel Donnelly, Geoffrey Trivino
  • Composition containing a peptide and a pigment and the use thereof in darkening the skin
    Patent number: 6797697
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing a peptide(s) and a pigment(s) and the use of such peptides or such compositions in darkening the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Miri Seiberg, Stanley S. Shapiro
  • Method of examining and diagnosing skin health
    Patent number: 6790179
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of examining skin health in a subject, the method including the steps of: accessing a sample of interstitial fluid from the skin of the subject; and measuring the amount of a skin analyte in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Skover
  • Solid cleanser holder
    Patent number: 6783294
    Abstract: A solid cleanser holder comprising at least one textured film having texture variations including at least one aperture and a solid cleanser, wherein the at least one textured film surrounds the solid cleanser. The solid cleanser holders are not only gentle to the skin but also capable of reducing slip and creating superior lather. Methods of ameliorating the formation of mush on a solid cleanser are also disclosed. The method comprises enclosing a solid cleanser within a textured film having texture variations. Another embodiment relates to methods for making a solid cleanser holder. This method comprises enclosing a solid cleanser within a textured film such that the textured film surrounds the solid cleanser. Methods of cleansing and/or exfoliating the skin comprising the use of the solid cleansers described above are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Carol Duden, Linda McMeekin
  • Anhydrous topical skin preparations
    Publication number: 20040157936
    Abstract: The present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament comprising (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol, or any combination of any of the foregoing; and (C) an anhydrous vehicle. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention provides anhydrous compositions for topical delivery of a medicament which comprise (A) a penetration enhancer/solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohol, propylene glycol, or a combination thereof; (B) a humectant/solvent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, xylitol or any combination of any of the foregoing; (C) an anhydrous vehicle; and (D) a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Johnson and Johnson Consumer Companies Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine M. Burnett, Ellen S. Kurtz
  • Personal care compositions comprising liquid ester mixtures
    Patent number: 6762158
    Abstract: Personal care compositions suitable for use in skin care applications, which effectively deliver and/or deposit various benefit agents into and onto the skin and which are relatively non-irritating and thus suitable for use by people having sensitive skin and eyes comprising at least one ester and a water dispersible component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Elvin R. Lukenbach, Claudia Kaminski, Sandrine Pascal-Suisse, Maurice Tahar, Monica Ruggiero
  • Methods for treating skin pigmentation
    Patent number: 6750229
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for bringing about changes in skin pigmentation. More particularly, this invention relates to compounds which affect melanogenesis and can be used as depigmenting agents or as agents for darkening skin utilizing the PAR-2 pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Miriam Seiberg, Stanley S. Shapiro
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D504070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Mohary, Stephen R. Perry
  • Swab
    Patent number: D506252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lazar Harris, Danny Wayne Smith, Catherine Anne Murphy, Alissa Hsu Lynch
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D495604
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas M. Lund, Wendy Slavish, Erik Boissonneault