Patents Examined by C. Yu
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Patent number: 7964201Abstract: A concentrate including, by weight (a) 10% to 60%, preferably 25% to 35%, of a saturated fatty acid selected from stearic or palmitic acid, or mixtures thereof, in an adduct of an amidopropyldimethyl-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium halide, with substantially no free acid present, and (b) 40% to 90%, preferably 65% to 75%, of a low molecular weight alcohol or saturated fatty alcohol or alcohols, for use in personal care products, including hair care and skin care compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.Inventors: Steven H. Bertz, Ilya Makarovsky
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Patent number: 7959904Abstract: The present invention includes a method for delivering a medicament to a nail plate or nail bed that comprises providing a therapeutically effective amount of a medicament, etching the surface of the nail, and applying a medicament to the surface of the nail. A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method of treating a fungal infection of the fingernail or toenail. Also included in the present invention are the compositions (i.e., the etching compositions and/or the medicament compositions) used to treat the nail in accordance with the methods of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: University of MississippiInventor: Michael A. Repka
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Patent number: 7943177Abstract: Polyamide porous spherical particles having a number-average particle diameter of 2 to 30 ?m, a BET specific surface area of 100 to 80,000 m2/kg, and a ratio of a volume-average particle diameter to the number-average particle diameter in the range of 1.52 to 2.50 is reduced in luminous reflectance.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Ube Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Yukihiko Asano, Tatsuya Shoji, Shigeru Yao
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Patent number: 7846462Abstract: Skin care or cleansing implements are described containing a liquid, semi-solid or solid cleansing or skin treatment composition that is releasably associated with the implement. The composition is substantially nonaqueous and has a continuous and a discontinuous phase. Components of the discontinuous phase can react with each other or with water when water is blended with the nonaqueous cleansing or skin treatment composition during consumer use. Methods for treating the skin with the inventive implements are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Alessandro Luigi Spadini, Melissa Iva Katz, David Robert Williams, Marcina Siciliano, Gregory Aaron Grissett, Evan Hillman, Andre Puleo, Megan Kathleen Hurley
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Patent number: 7824663Abstract: The present invention provides a lip gloss composition having appropriate adhesion, spreadability, durability, practical properties such as gloss on the applied surface, storage stability, and safety to skin. A lip gloss composition, comprising (A) 20 to 60 parts by mass of polyglyceryl-2 dimer dilinoleate isostearate and/or hydrogenated polyisobutene; (B) 0.5 to 1.0 part by mass of a polamide resin with an amide terminal group and/or a polyamide resin with an ester terminal group; (C) 1.75 to 7.0 parts by mass of a dextrin ester of an aliphatic: (D) 20 to 55 parts by mass of at least one hydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of diisostearyl malate, polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, dipentaerythrityl diisostearate and dipentaerylthrityl trisostearate; and (E) 15 to 40 parts by mass of a liquid oil having a viscosity of 5 to 400 mPa·s at 25 degrees C., wherein a total amount of (A) to (E) is 100 parts by mass and the ratio by mass (C)/(B) is 3.5 to 7.0.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Kokyu Alcohol Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kyoichi Takeda, Yuki Kokeguchi, Mari Yoshida, Kiyoshi Maeno
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Patent number: 7812056Abstract: A fine particle dispersant containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of ester compounds of the following general formula (I) of ditrimethylolpropane and a fatty acid(s), polycondensates of ditrimethylolpropane and a polyvalent carboxylic acid(s), polycondensates of the ester compound of the following general formula (I) and the polyvalent carboxylic acid(s), polycondensates of an ester compound of ditrimethylolpropane and the polyvalent carboxylic acid(s) and the fatty acid(s), and polycondensates of ditrimethylolpropane, the fatty acid(s) and the polyvalent carboxylic acid(s). wherein R1 to R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a fatty acid residue, with the proviso that at least one of them is a hydrogen atom. This fine particle dispersant is excellent in fine particle dispersibility and the properties (smell and color) thereof are scarcely deteriorated in heat stability tests.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2004Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: The Nisshi OilliO Group, Ltd.Inventors: Naoki Gotou, Taro Ehara, Hisanori Kachi, Yoshiaki Iwamoto
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Patent number: 7776915Abstract: A topical composition comprising a lipoic acid, a carnitine, and a carnosine in a suitable vehicle for topical application and a method for treating skin is provided. The present compositions are useful in improving the appearance of aged skin characterized by wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Preferred components include R-lipoic acid or R-dihydrolipoic acid, acetyl-1-carnitine, and 1-carnosine.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Tracie Martyn International, LLCInventor: Marius Morariu
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Patent number: 7772214Abstract: The present invention relates to pigmented emulsion cosmetic compositions containing emulsifying silicone elastomers that provide a natural appearance to the skin upon application. In particular, these cosmetic compositions are formulated such that agglomeration of the pigment upon application to the skin is minimized.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Lee Vatter, Jorge Max Sunkel, Curtis Bobby Motley
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Patent number: 7767214Abstract: Goniochromatic/light reflecting cosmetic compositions well suited for making up the skin, lips, hair or integuments, contain (a) at least one goniochromatic coloring agent and (b) an amount of light reflective particles different from said at least one goniochromatic coloring agent and selected from the group consisting of (i) particles of a natural or synthetic substrate at least partially coated with at least one layer of at least one metal, (ii) particles of a synthetic substrate at least partially coated with at least one layer of at least one metallic compound, (iii) particles which comprise a stack of at least two layers of materials having different refractive indices, at least one of such layers optionally comprising a polymer, and (iv) metal oxide particles, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Jean-Christophe Simon, Franck Girier-Dufournier, Patricia Lemann
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Patent number: 7767717Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating or preventing excessive scarring, including keloid and hypertrophic scars, by administering 4-hydroxy tamoxifen to a patient with excessive scarring or a wound at risk for developing excessive scarring.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2004Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignees: Ascend Therapeutics, Inc., Northwestern UniversityInventors: Andrew Palumbo, Julius Few, Dana Hilt
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Patent number: 7763241Abstract: Hair coloring compositions and methods of coloring hair with such compositions for providing a temporary color to the hair are disclosed, which compositions comprise an inorganic colored pigment preferably selected from the group consisting of iron oxides, ultramarines, and mixtures thereof, a nonvolatile dimethicone copolyol, and preferably a cationic deposition aid.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Sean Steigerwald, Freda E. Robinson, Kenneth A. Buckridge
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Patent number: 7763263Abstract: The present invention provides a method for enhancing epidermal permeability barrier function of the aged skin, which includes the step of externally administering to the aged skin an amount of a fumaric acid diester derivative expressed by the following general formula (1) as an active ingredient wherein R1 represents a C1-4 alkylene group; R2 and R3 each represents a linear or branched C1-8 alkyl group; and n is an integer of 2 to 5.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hideyo Uchiwa, Sachiyo Hirotsu, Akinori Haratake, Takeshi Ikemoto, Junichi Matsui, Shunsuke Yamazaki, Masaki Yoshida, Motoi Hayase
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Patent number: 7754794Abstract: A composition for treating a keratin based substrate that includes a cosmetically acceptable medium containing a water-soluble interjacent complex. The water-soluble interjacent complex includes a first water-soluble polymer and a second water-soluble polymer formed by polymerizing one or more water-soluble monomers in the presence of the first water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble interjacent complex is characterized in that it forms a solution in water that is free of insoluble polymer particles. The water-soluble interjacent complex is used in a method of treating a keratin based substrate, whereby a cosmetically acceptable medium is applied to the substrate and contains from 0.1-20% by weight of the water-soluble interjacent complex.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: WSP Chemical & Technology, LLCInventors: Shih-Ruey T Chen, Valentino L. DeVito, Kevin W. Frederick
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Patent number: 7754776Abstract: Highly concentrated oil-in-water aqueous emulsions of nitrogen-containing organopolysiloxanes are prepared by dispersing the organopolysiloxanes in water without substantial addition of acid, to form a flowable, dilutable, storage stable emulsion containing 45 weight percent or more organopolysiloxane and a pH of at least 7.5.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Wacker Chemie AGInventors: Otto Schneider, Thomas Hohberg
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Patent number: 7754775Abstract: Topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical oil-in-water emulsions wherein an emulsifier blend, comprising a mixture of at least two sucrose esters in combination with at least one solid fatty alcohol, forms a multi-lamellar liquid crystalline network that effectively moisturizes and protects the skin, and provides a useful vehicle for delivery of active ingredients. Sucrose esters are used in emulsions of the present invention at very low concentrations (from about 0.2 % to about 1.2 % by combined weight of sucrose esters relative to the total weight of the emulsion).Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventors: Michel F. Mercier, Paul Thau, John Chase
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Patent number: 7695727Abstract: A stick lip balm with efficacious amounts of natural moisturizer and organoleptic/sensory attributes of lip feel associated with moisturizers and emollients is provided. The lip balm of the invention comprises at least 90% botanically derived materials and can be formed into a stick sufficiently robust to substantially retain the stick shape under normal conditions of shipping, storage and usage. A method of making the stick lip balm is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Wyeth LLCInventors: Sara Vest Magee, John Oliver Bachert, Neil Partridge, Jay R. Dickerson
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Patent number: 7687065Abstract: The present invention relates to a gel composition useful for skin care and protection comprising up to 80% w/w Dead Sea water (or similarly constituted water), solubilizers, gelling agents or viscosity modifiers and deionized water to complete up to 100%. Preferably, the composition is a clear liquid gel. The gel optionally comprises hydrophobic and/or hydrophilic active agents. In the composition of the present invention the hydrophobic active agents may be vegetable oils, free fatty acids or vitamins, or any combination thereof and the hydrophilic active agent may be humectants, ?-hydroxy acids, anti irritant agents, plant extracts, moisturizing agents or hydrolyzed plant proteins or any combination thereof. The gel may further comprise antioxidants and fragrances.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1998Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Dead Sea Laboraories, Ltd.Inventors: Zeev Maor, Assia Kogan, Shlomo Magdassi, Shaul Yehuda
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Patent number: 7687066Abstract: A self emulsification type oily liquid cosmetic composition includes 8 to 30% by mass of the following component A and 50 to 92% by mass of the following component B. Component A: a polyglycerin fatty acid ester having a hydroxyl value of 450 to 700, and a branched fatty acid residue having 16 to 18 carbon atoms and/or a linear unsaturated fatty acid residue having 16 to 18 carbon atoms accounting for 50 to 100% by mass of total constituent fatty acid residues, and in a polyglycerin constituting the polyglycerin fatty acid ester, a total content of a polyglycerin cyclic compound of a dimer and a trimer is from 0 to 3% based on the entire polyglycerin, a total content of a polyglycerin of a undecamer or a higher multimer is from 10 to 30% based on the entire polyglycerin, and each content of a polyglycerin of a tetramer to a decamer is from 4 to 20% based on the entire polyglycerin. Component B: an oily component.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2004Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: The Nisshin OilliO Group, Ltd.Inventors: Jin Fujino, Keiichi Oyama, Kazuhito Uchida
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Patent number: 7666442Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising an effective amount of benfotiamine and an effective amount of pyridoxamine in a suitable vehicle for topical application. The present compositions are useful in improving the appearance of aged skin characterized by wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and hyperpigmentation caused by chronoaging and/or photoaging of skin, by inhibiting particularly skin damage resulting from reactive carbonyl species (RCS), glycation of skin proteins, formation of advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) and formation of advanced lipoxidation endproducts (ALEs).Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Tracie Martyn International, LLCInventor: Marius Morariu
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Patent number: 7666454Abstract: An antiwrinkle cosmetic composition comprising a substantially purified essential oil extracted from flower tops of Helichrysum italicum and a method of treating wrinkles in skin comprising applying on the skin an effective quantity of a cosmetic composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2004Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: L'OccitaneInventors: Yves Millou, Katia Fontes, Cecile Tourel