Patents Assigned to The Boots Company
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Publication number: 20160095787Abstract: A compression therapy device for vascular diseases and other therapies comprising a bladder a lever arm acting on the outer surface of the bladder such that cyclical operation of an actuator on the lever arm creates cyclical changes in pneumatic pressure in the therapeutic portion of the bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: Circulator Boot CompanyInventors: Jay Schwirian, Brad Yakam, Tushar Shah
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Publication number: 20130326912Abstract: The present invention relates to footwear and in particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, relates to footwear for those with diabetes and, in particular, with ulcers of the sole. The present invention seeks to address some of the problems encountered by prior art limb compression devices and methods. In particular the present invention seeks to provide a boot which can stimulate blood flow. A further object to the invention is to provide a boot with a sole which is adaptable to conform with various shapes and conditions of human feet. The present invention also seeks to provide a new type of footwear that has a therapeutic benefit for diabetic patients with circulatory problems in their foot, and also enables the technique of “off loading” the foot to assist in the healing of any wounds present.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: THE DIABETIC BOOT COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Leslie Lindsay, Rolf Lewis Thomas
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Patent number: 8501162Abstract: A composition for the prevention or inhibition of free radical-induced effect on the skin and/or hair comprises at least three antioxidant agents selected from the group consisting of ginkgo extract, emblica extract, dimethylmethoxy chromanol, pine bark extract, and rosemary extract.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Stephen Peter Barton, Mark Johnson, Paul James Tomlinson
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Patent number: 8388562Abstract: The present invention relates to footwear and in particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, relates to footwear for those with diabetes and, in particular, with ulcers of the sole. The present invention seeks to address some of the problems encountered by prior art limb compression devices and methods. In particular the present invention seeks to provide a boot which can stimulate blood flow. A further object to the invention is to provide a boot with a sole which is adaptable to conform with various shapes and conditions of human feet. The present invention also seeks to provide a new type of footwear that has a therapeutic benefit for diabetic patients with circulatory problems in their foot, and also enables the technique of “off loading” the foot to assist in the healing of any wounds present.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Diabetic Boot Company LimitedInventors: Dominic John Baker, Leslie Lindsay
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Publication number: 20120064152Abstract: The present invention provides a method for eliciting an onset hastened analgesic and anti-inflammatory response and combating nausea in acute migraine attacks. This method comprises administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising more than one active ingredient, wherein said more than one active ingredient consist essentially of: (i) domperidone or an analogue thereof in an amount sufficient to hasten the onset of the analgesic and anti-inflammatory response and to combat nausea in an acute migraine attack, and (ii) a NSAID, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a pure (?) or pure (+) optical isomeric form thereof in an analgesically and anti-inflammatory effective amount, wherein said NSAID is selected from the group consisting of proprionic acid derivatives, acetic acid derivatives, fenamic acid derivatives, biphenylcarboxylic acid derivatives and oxicams.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: THE BOOTS COMPANYInventor: Ninh ON
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Publication number: 20110189323Abstract: There is disclosed a skincare composition suitable for topical application to the skin. The composition comprises two or more active ingredients selected from the group consisting of a) dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, salts and esters thereof; b) carnitine; and c) an extract of Haematococcus pluvialis. Compositions prepared in accordance with the invention are useful for improving the appearance of the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Stephen Peter BARTON, Stewart Paul LONG, Lloyd George HAMILTON
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Publication number: 20100221202Abstract: A composition for the prevention or inhibition of free radical-induced effect on the skin and/or hair comprises at least three antioxidant agents selected from the group consisting of ginkgo extract, emblica extract, dimethylmethoxy chromanol, pine bark extract, and rosemary extract.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Stephen Peter Barton, Mark Johnson, Paul James Tomlinson
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Publication number: 20100209517Abstract: The present invention provides a method for eliciting an onset hastened analgesic and anti-inflammatory response and combating nausea in acute migraine attacks. This method comprises administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising more than one active ingredient, wherein said more than one active ingredient consist essentially of: (i) domperidone or an analogue thereof in an amount sufficient to hasten the onset of the analgesic and anti-inflammatory response and to combat nausea in an acute migraine attack, and (ii) a NSAID, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a pure (?) or pure (+) optical isomeric form thereof in an analgesically and anti-inflammatory effective amount, wherein said NSAID is selected from the group consisting of proprionic acid derivatives, acetic acid derivatives, fenamic acid derivatives, biphenylcarboxylic acid derivatives and oxicams.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: The Boots CompanyInventor: Ninh ON
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Patent number: 7754249Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for use in the treatment or prevention of hair loss and/or the promotion of hair growth. The compositions comprise in combination Centella asiatica extract, or one or more active principles thereof, green coffee extract, or one or more active principles thereof, and one or more antioxidants, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventor: Stewart Paul Long
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Patent number: 7686849Abstract: An oxidative hair dye system comprises a hair dye, an organometallic compound and an oxidising agent. The organometallic compound is preferably an organotitanate compound, particularly a tetraalkyl titanate or a titanate chelate. Such compounds are also useful for enhancing the substantivity of topical compositions applied to the body, which comprise one or more cosmetic and/or therapeutic benefit agents, a bonding agent having hydrolysable or exchangeable ligands, and a carrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: The Boots Company PLC.Inventors: Neil Robert Forbes, Edward Galley, Christine Sheard
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Publication number: 20090280079Abstract: Use of a composition comprising oil bodies in the preparation of a formulation for administration to a mammal wherein said composition comprises oil curd 5 extracted from grain plant tissue, said oil curd comprising an aqueous dispersion of oil bodies and associated extrinsic protein material. Preferably, the oil curd is extracted from oat seed material. The composition has useful properties in improving the stability of 10 formulations, in particular in emulsifying such formulations and in improving the aesthetic acceptability of a formulation. Also, the compositions are useful in the delivery of actives into the skin &/or hair and in the regulation of the condition of the skin &/or hair. 15 Processes for the preparation of said composition and formulations are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: THE BOOTS COMPANY PLCInventors: David Alistair Gray, Stewart Paul Long, Daniel Allan White, Janet Palin, Edward Galley
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Publication number: 20090175808Abstract: Use of a composition comprising oil bodies in the preparation of a formulation for administration to a mammal wherein said composition comprises oil curd extracted from oleaginous plant tissue, said oil curd comprising an aqueous dispersion of oil bodies and associated extrinsic protein material. Preferably, the oil curd is extracted from seed material selected from flax, sunflower, sesame, hemp, pumpkin, oilseed rape, camelina, cranberry, safflower, rosehip, blackcurrant, evening primrose, borage, meadowfoam, grapeseed and jojoba. The composition has useful properties in improving the stability of formulations, in particular in emulsifying such formulations and in improving the aesthetic acceptability of a formulation. Also, the compositions are useful in the delivery of actives into the skin &/or hair and in the regulation of the condition of the skin &/or hair. Processes for the preparation of said composition and formulations are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Edward Galley, David Alistair Gray, Stewart Paul Long, Daniel Allan White, Janet Palin
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Patent number: 7544349Abstract: There are described personal care compositions containing a) one or more dibenzoylmethane sunscreening agents; and b) a photostablising amount of a salicylate ester of formula (1): (2-OH)Ph-(CO)—O—R, wherein R represents an alkyl group consisting of a chain of from 7 to 16 carbon atoms substituted by at least one group selected from methyl and ethyl. The compound of formula (1) is preferably isodecyl salicylate or isotridecyl salicylate. The salicylate esters of formula (1) have a stabilizing effect on the compositions. The salicylate esters prevent or inhibit degradation of the sunscreening agents which would otherwise lead to a reduction in the efficacy of the sunscreening agents and an increase in the deleterious effects of exposure to sunlight on the user of the compositions or on the compositions themselves.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: The Boots Company, PLCInventors: Jane Evison, Janet Palin, Edward Galley
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Publication number: 20090010863Abstract: There is disclosed a skincare composition suitable for topical application to the skin. The composition comprises two or more active ingredients selected from the group consisting of a) dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, salts and esters thereof; b) carnitine; and c) an extract of Haematococcus pluvialis. Compositions prepared in accordance with the invention are useful for improving the appearance of the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2005Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Stephen Peter Barton, Stewart Paul Long, Lloyd George Hamilton
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Publication number: 20080233068Abstract: An oxidative hair dye system comprises a hair dye, an organometallic compound and an oxidising agent. The organometallic compound is preferably an organotitanate compound, particularly a tetraalkyl titanate or a titanate chelate. Such compounds are also useful for enhancing the substantivity of topical compositions applied to the body, which comprise one or more cosmetic and/or therapeutic benefit agents, a bonding agent having hydrolysable or exchangeable ligands, and a carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2006Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: THE BOOTS COMPANY PLCInventors: Neil Robert Forbes, Edward Galley, Christine Sheard
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Publication number: 20070141019Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for use in the treatment or prevention of hair loss and/or the promotion of hair growth. The compositions comprise in combination Centella asiatica extract, or one or more active principles thereof, green coffee extract, or one or more active principles thereof, and one or more antioxidants, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: THE BOOTS COMPANY PLCInventor: Stewart Long
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Patent number: 7195787Abstract: Topical cosmetic compositions for application to the skin comprises a suitable diluent or carrier in combination with a synergistic mixture of three anti-free-radical agents selected from ascorbic acid, its salts, esters, glucosides and glucosamines; tocopherol and its esters; herbal extracts selected from gingko biloba, morus alba, origanum vulgare, panax ginseng, rosmarinus officinalis, birch extract, camellia sinensis, acerola cherry powder and grape seed oil.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: The Boots Company PLCInventors: Melanie Ann Pykett, Ailsa Helen Craig, Edward Galley, Christopher Smith, Stewart Paul Long
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Patent number: 7172632Abstract: A hair coloring composition contains an oxidative hair dye and at least one antioxidant agent selected from the group consisting of rosmarinus officinalis, origanum vulgare, camellia sinensis, camellia oleifera, salvia officinalis, apium graveolen, thymus vulgaris, rosa canina and coriandrum sativum in combination with a suitable diluent or carrier. The hair coloring compositions are gentler on the skin and hair in that they reduce the effects or the oxidising agent on the hair and skin.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: The Boots Company, PLCInventors: Liam Robert Smith, Stewart Paul Long
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Patent number: D635758Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Yacht Boot Company LimitedInventor: Russell Donnelly
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Patent number: D670072Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Bari Boot Company, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Joseph Debellis