Patents Assigned to MMP, Inc.
  • Transparent lip treatment gel
    Patent number: 7563435
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent or clear emulsions for cosmetic or pharmaceutical use that are suitable for application to the human lips and to the facial area around the lips. The transparent emulsions of the present invention comprise an oil phase, containing at least one lipophilic solvent; an aqueous phase; and an emulsifying system containing at least one non-ethoxylated fatty acid ester emulsifier having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (“HLB”) from about 11 to about 16. Preferred non-ethoxylated fatty acid ester emulsifiers are sucrose esters, in particular sucrose palmitate and sucrose laurate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: MMP, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel F. Mercier, Paul Thau, John Chase
  • Transparent oil-in-water emulsion
    Patent number: 7488471
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent or clear emulsions for cosmetic or pharmaceutical use. The transparent emulsions of the present invention comprise an oil phase, containing at least one lipophilic solvent; an aqueous phase; and an emulsifying system containing at least one non-ethoxylated fatty acid ester emulsifier having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (“HLB”) from about 11 to about 16. Preferred non-ethoxylated fatty acid ester emulsifiers are sucrose esters, in particular sucrose palmitate and sucrose laurate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: MMP, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel F. Mercier, Paul Thau, John A. Chase
  • Mattifying oil-in-water emulsion
    Patent number: 7192599
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic and pharmaceutical oil-in-water emulsions which have a mattifying effect when applied to the skin. The invention comprises a hydrophilic, non-organically modified magnesium aluminum silicate or a bentonite clay and a polyol in the water phase; and a volatile, skin-compatible, lipophilic solvent and a high melting point lipophilic plasticizer in the oil phase. A preferred surfactant system to stabilize the emulsion includes non-toxic metal alkyl sulfates and/or sucrose esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: MMP, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel F. Mercier, Paul Thau, John A. Chase
  • Mattifying oil-in-water emulsion
    Publication number: 20030228334
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic and pharmaceutical oil-in-water emulsions which have a mattifying effect when applied to the skin. The invention comprises a hydrophilic, non-organically modified magnesium aluminum silicate or a bentonite clay and a polyol in the water phase; and a volatile, skin-compatible, lipophilic solvent and a high melting point lipophilic plasticizer in the oil phase. A preferred surfactant system to stabilize the emulsion includes non-toxic metal alkyl sulfates and/or sucrose esters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: MMP, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel F. Mercier, Paul Thau, John A. Chase