Patents Examined by Brian Gulledge
  • Patent number: 11771634
    Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition for use in personal care products functions as an antifungal agent in hair shampoo and hair care products, and includes (A) an undecylenic acid based phosphobetaine depicted by Formula I, where R=Undecylenic acid: and (B) a sophorolipid, a biosurfactant produced by a fermentation process using Candida bombicola, having a structure as depicted by Formula II(A), Formula II(B), or a mixture thereof:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: GODREJ INDUSTRIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Arun Harachandra Jawale, Sandeep Dattatray Gharat, Akash Bharat Gaikwad
  • Patent number: 11771632
    Abstract: A skin- or hair-cleansing composition including a component (A), which is an aqueous gelling agent represented by general formula (1) described in the specification, and a component (B), which is an anionic surfactant, wherein the component (A) presents a viscosity of an aqueous solution containing 1 mass % of at 25° C. of 1,000 to 5,000 mPa·s and a clouding point of the aqueous solution containing 1 mass % of component (A) of 60° C. to 80° C., and has a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 30,000; a method for producing the aqueous gelling agent and a method for producing the skin- or hair-cleansing composition are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ADEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takao Sakamoto, Yasuhiro Tsushima, Yuki Takeishi
  • Patent number: 11771630
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-based cosmetic having the innovative, unprecedented property in which the ultraviolet protection effects increase due to heat. The oil-based cosmetic of the present invention contains (A) an ultraviolet protectant; and (B) at least one compound that is water-soluble and that has an IOB of 5.0 or lower, selected from among (i) alkylene oxide derivatives and (ii) polyhydric alcohols; wherein the (B) (i) alkylene oxide derivatives are polyoxyalkylene/polyoxyethylene copolymer dialkyl ethers represented by the following formula (I): R1O-[(AO)m(EO)n]—R2??(I) wherein R1 and R2, each independently, denote a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having one to four carbon atoms, AO denotes an oxyalkylene group having three or four carbon atoms, EO denotes an oxyethylene group, 1?m?70, 1?n?70 and m+n?40; and the oil-based cosmetic has a water content of 5% by mass or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kei Ujimoto, Kouichi Nagai, Marianne Ayaka Touati, Yuko Nagare, Satoshi Yamaki
  • Patent number: 11767307
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a pet litter comprising a composition comprising 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol. The present invention further relates to methods and uses of a composition comprising 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol in pet litters, in particular for promoting in-litter elimination by pets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: SYMRISE AG
    Inventors: Marc-Henry Lussigny, Cécile Petel
  • Patent number: 11752087
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the cosmetology field, in particular to an activated revitalizing lotion and its preparation method and application. A preparation method of an activated revitalizing lotion comprises the steps of: mixing an isolated blood sample, ozone-oxygen mixture and sodium citrate, and centrifuging the mixed blood sample at 1800-2000 r/min for 9-10 min to obtain a plasma supernatant for use as an activated revitalizing lotion; the ozone-oxygen mixture has an ozone concentration of 42.8-171.4 ?g/L and added in an amount of 2.3-3.2 L/1 L of the isolated blood sample; and sodium citrate is added in an amount of 0.2-0.3 mg/1 L of the isolated blood sample. The activated revitalizing lotion prepared by the preparation method of the present disclosure shows improved effect in repair and revitalization of skin or subcutaneous tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignees: Hebei Kangteng Biological Technology Co., Ltd., TANGSHAN JINRONG HOSPITAL
    Inventors: Jinrong Dai, Xinran Liu, Yanli Zuo, Xiangyang Li, Xiufen Chang, Yuping Dai
  • Patent number: 11744248
    Abstract: A composition and method for inducing and inflicting damage to cell membranes of microorganism by inducing changes in membrane permeability caused by polycation-induced membrane pores. The control of Clostridium difficile spores with an efficacy of 99.99% on hard surfaces is provided. The invention includes the application of an evaporation-induced self-assembly, surfactant-mediated synthesis or self-condensing polymer, which forms a film which is both flexible on the surface as a nano-polymeric coating and with refractive index yielding a transparent coating. The polymeric matrix includes various biocidal polymeric cationic quaternary salts, one being a silyl quaternary having a kinetic zeta potential to disrupt bacterial spores functions. The polymeric matrix consist of multiple small molecule biocides as well as polymerics biocide combinations not otherwise seen to develop an surface topography of peaks and troughs in the nano range to resist bacterial adhesion factors and subsequent biofilm formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Enviro Specialty Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Smyth, Michael Bralkowski
  • Patent number: 11730691
    Abstract: Described are high molecular weight glycosaminoglycan (GAG) hydrogel compositions comprising GAGs covalently crosslinked with a carbohydrate crosslinker, and methods of making the high molecular weight GAG hydrogel compositions. Further described are methods of using the high molecular weight glycosaminoglycan (GAG) hydrogel compositions for reparative or plastic surgery, esthetic dermatology, facial contouring, body contouring, and gingival augmentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: GALDERMA HOLDING SA
    Inventors: Johan Olsson, Morgan Karlsson
  • Patent number: 11725107
    Abstract: Techniques regarding guanidinium functionalized polylysine polymers that can have antimicrobial and/or anticancer activity are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a chemical composition, which can comprise a polymer comprising a molecular backbone covalently bonded to a pendent guanidinium functional group, wherein the molecular backbone can comprise a polylysine structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignees: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Nathaniel H. Park, James L. Hedrick, Victoria A. Piunova, Gavin Jones, Yi Yan Yang, Pang Kern Jeremy Tan, Chuan Yang, Cherylette Anne Alexander
  • Patent number: 11723894
    Abstract: The present application provides a combination product for the treatment and/or prevention of psychiatric and/or neurological disorders. The combination product comprises (i) a compound which promotes neurogenesis and has hallucinogenic and/or psychedelic side effects, and (ii) a 5-HT2A receptor antagonist which alleviates and/or removes the hallucinogenic and/or psychedelic side effects caused by the first compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: TERRAN BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Ana Maria Perez Castillo, Jordi Riba Serrano, Jose Ángel Morales García
  • Patent number: 11707526
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are described for a polymer hydrogel created by a cycloaddition reaction between an azide and an alkyne that proceeds rapidly without catalyst to produce the polymer hydrogel in less than ninety seconds. The polymer hydrogel can be used in in vivo applications for the localized delivery of therapeutic agent in aqueous solutions. An example of therapeutic delivery of a protein in a mouse model is demonstrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignees: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA, INC.
    Inventors: Niren Murthy, Christopher Hermann, David Scott Wilson, Xinghai Ning, Barbara D. Boyan, Zvi Schwartz, Robert Guldberg, Tamim Diab
  • Patent number: 11707426
    Abstract: Provided herein are color protectant compositions for dyed human hair, and methods for determining the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Living Proof, Inc.
    Inventors: Soo-Young Kang, Zhaoxia Ji, Sara A. Turner, Ling-Fang Tseng, Dinara A. Villanueva, Eric G. Spengler
  • Patent number: 11696955
    Abstract: A polymer-prostaglandin conjugate comprising: a polymer backbone comprising a plurality of moieties of formula (I): where: T represents a triazole moiety; Q is independently selected at each occurrence and may be present or absent and when present represents a linking group; R is selected from the group consisting of linear or branched hydrocarbon; D is selected from prostaglandins; and L is a group of formula (II) wherein R5 is selected from hydrogen and C1 to C6 alkyl; (R) indicates the end of the group bonded to the R group; and (D) indicates the end of the group attached to the group D.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: POLYACTIVA PTY LTD
    Inventors: Stephen Lonsdale Birkett, Andrew Craig Donohue, Asha Marina D'Souza, Sarah Man Yee Ng, Adrian Sulistio, Russell John Tait, David Valade, Alan Naylor, Jason Watling
  • Patent number: 11690795
    Abstract: Thickening system consisting of: a) at least one pregelatinized starch, b) at least one gum of plant or microbial origin, c) and at least one cellulose derivative. Process for manufacturing a stable thickened system, by means of the steps of: a) providing an aqueous solution, b) heating the water to a temperature of between 20° C. and 80° C., preferentially between 20° C. and 50° C., c) introducing into the aqueous solution at least one pregelatinized starch, at least one nonionic polysaccharide and at least one anionic polysaccharide, d) stirring the medium until dispersion of the constituents in the water is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Roquette Freres
    Inventors: Léon Mentink, Anne-Marie Lheritier, Marc Lavarde, Sophie Piot
  • Patent number: 11679067
    Abstract: A composition is provided. The composition is a water-in-oil emulsion comprising an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase comprises water, one or more humectants, one or more preservatives, one or more preservative boosters, one or more stabilizers and/or one or more pH adjusters. The oil phase comprises one or more solvents, one or more emulsifiers, one or more emollients and/or one or more aesthetic modifiers. Methods of preparing the composition and methods of improving the appearance of skin are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Catherine Chiou, Angelike Galdi, Kun Qian
  • Patent number: 11648199
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for anti-aging therapy and for the treatment and prophylaxis of age-related diseases and disorders in a human subject in need of such therapy or treatment, the methods comprising the pulmonary administration to the subject, preferably via inhalation, of composition comprising rapamycin, or a prodrug or derivative thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Al Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Armer, Lawrence S. Melvin, Jr., Jonathan M. Rothberg, Henri Lichenstein
  • Patent number: 11649326
    Abstract: Provided are multiply functional charged telodendrimers. The telodendrimers can be used for protein encapsulation and delivery. The charged telodendrimers may have one or more crosslinking groups (e.g., boronic acid/catechol reversible crosslinking groups). The telodendrimers can aggregate to form nanoparticles. Cargo such as combinations of proteins and other materials may be sequestered in the core of the nanoparticles via non-covalent or covalent interactions with the telodendrimers. Such nanoparticles may be used in protein delivery applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
    Inventors: Juntao Luo, Xu Wang, Changying Shi
  • Patent number: 11648215
    Abstract: A hydrophilic active molecule delivery system whereby active molecules can be released on demand and/or a variety of different active molecules can be delivered from the same system and/or different concentrations of active molecules can be delivered from the same system. The system may be used to deliver/release hydrophilic active molecules that are incompatible to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: E INK CALIFORNIA, LLC
    Inventor: Lei Liu
  • Patent number: 11648196
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic active ingredient comprising at least one extract of Avena strigosa and at least one extract of Ononis spinosa. The invention also relates to a composition including it, a method for obtaining it and the use of this cosmetic active ingredient, in particular for its anti-graying effect on the hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LIMOUSINE D'APPLICATION BIOLOGIQUE
    Inventor: Jean Paufique
  • Patent number: 11642304
    Abstract: Copolymers are formed of monomers of poly(dimethylsiloxane) and poly(alkylene oxide) of the following formula: Ax-XCH2CH2—[ByCz]n—X-Ax. In the formula, each X independently represents a —CH2— group or an oxygen atom, A represents a polydimethylsiloxane derivative, B represents a polyethylene glycol unit, C represents a polypropylene glycol unit, x and n independently represent an integer from 1 to 150, and y and z independently represent an integer from 0 to 150. The copolymers can be used as emulsifiers in personal care compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: CORNELIUS GROUP PLC
    Inventors: Thomas Guy Alabaster, Hannah Ruth Beasley-Suffolk, John Mark Bilney, Ella-Louise Ceraulo, John Ing Chuan Daly, Ian Stuart Pearce, Elizabeth Joan Smith, Robert Liam Smith, Christos Angeletakis, Yingfa Li
  • Patent number: 11642288
    Abstract: Provided is a liquid skin external composition which allows a poorly water-soluble component to be applied to a skin in a liquid state. An assembly of fiber for use in production of a liquid skin external composition, the assembly of fiber comprising (a) a polymer soluble in water and an alcohol or a ketone in a content of 50 mass % or more and 98 mass % or less with respect to the whole assembly of fiber and (b) a poorly water-soluble component in a content of 2 mass % or more and 40 mass % or less with respect to the whole assembly of fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Naomi Amari, Takuji Kume, Makoto Onoo, Takehiko Tojo, Rui Takahashi