Patents Examined by Donald B. Moyer
  • Cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions in the form of stable oil-in-water emulsions
    Patent number: 4364930
    Abstract: A stable oil-in-water emulsion for use in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions includes as the emulsifying system therefor a combination of (i) a mixture of (1) mono- or di-alkyl carboxylates of .alpha.-methyl glucoside, or a mixture thereof and (2) mono- or di-alkyl carboxylates of .alpha.-methyl glucoside polyoxyethylenated with 10-30 moles of ethylene oxide, or a mixture thereof, the said alkyl moiety of each being linear or branched and having from 11-21 carbon atoms, (ii) lecithin, (iii) egg yolk oil, and (iv) a polyacrylic type polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1982
    Assignee: Societe Anonyme dite: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Jacqueline Griat, Arlette Zabotto, Constantin Koulbanis
  • Composite insect attractant for male white-line dart moths and a process for preparing the active ingredients thereof
    Patent number: 4364931
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composite insect attractant for male white-line dart moths [Scotia segetum] containing 7[Z]-dodecen-l-ol acetate of the formula [I] ##STR1## and 9[Z]-tetradecen-l-ol acetate of the formula [II] ##STR2## as active agents in a weight ratio of I to II of [50-99]:[50-1], optionally along with a liquid or solid adjuvant.Another object of the invention is an insect trap containing said composition and a process for attracting and trapping male white-line dart moths as well as a process for disrupting their mating by air permeation technique. The invention relates further to a novel process for the preparation of the active ingredients of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1982
    Assignee: Egyt Gyogyszervegyeszeti Gyar
    Inventors: Csaba Szantay, Lajos Novak, Miklos Toth, Jozsef Jakab, Attila Kis-Tamas, Istvan Ujvari
  • Termite bait composition
    Patent number: 4363798
    Abstract: Termite baits utilizing brown rot fungus as an attractant and utilizing boron compounds selected from colemanite, ulexite and calcium boride in mixtures effectively sufficient to kill termites without creating bait shyness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent T. D'Orazio
  • Hair-dyeing compositions based on para-phenylenediamines
    Patent number: 4361421
    Abstract: The invention relates to hair-dyeing compositions based on para-phenylenediamine. These compositions contain, as the oxidation dyestuff, para-phenylenediamine and one or more para-phenylenediamines of the formula ##STR1## in which R denotes alkyl or hydroxyalkyl and R' denotes a hydroxyalkyl group, and also their cosmetically acceptable salts, in a molar ratio para-phenylenediamine/compound(s) of the formula (I), expressed in terms of free bases, which is such that, after the addition of an equal volume of hydrogen peroxide of 20 volumes strength and application to the hair for 30 minutes, no Bandrowsky's base is detected in the oxidizing dyeing composition.These compositions make it possible to obtain natural background colorations, ranging from black to light chestnut, of very good quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1982
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Andree Bugaut, Ginette Jeanminet
  • Organic insecticide
    Patent number: 4361554
    Abstract: A composition based on extract from cacti is used as an insecticide against soft bodied insects injurious to plants. A process for preparing the extract and its use as an insecticide are given.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1982
    Assignee: Texas Botanical Research, Company
    Inventor: Tom R. Saunders
  • Cosmetic hair dye composition based on a powder of vegetable origin
    Patent number: 4358286
    Abstract: This invention has for its object new cosmetic compositions for treating hair and skin containing a powder of plant origin obtained from extraction residues of various plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Grollier, Josiane Allec, Chantal Fourcadier, Georges Rosenbaum, Patrick Darmenton
  • Alkenyl phenethylethers and uses thereof in combatting tobacco beetles
    Patent number: 4357319
    Abstract: Described are the compounds, alkyl and alkenyl phenethylether derivatives, defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.3 or C.sub.6 secondary alkyl (2.degree.-alkyl) or C.sub.4 alkenyl which have, individually or in combination, been found to be useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles as well as colognes and, in addition, in combatting tobacco beetles of the species Lasioderma serricorne (F.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1982
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Sprecker
  • Pharmaceutically active plant extract and composition thereof
    Patent number: 4352796
    Abstract: There discloses a substantially alkaloid-free aqueous extract of an aconite root which is the dried tuberous root of Aconitum japonicum or like plant belonging to Ranunculaceae, which is useful as analgesic and antiphlogistic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1982
    Assignee: Osaka Chemical Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeru Arichi, Yoshihiro Uchida
  • Biologically active extracts from Myristica castaneifolia (Myristicaceae) Fiji and a method of obtaining same
    Patent number: 4352797
    Abstract: This invention provides an extract from the plant Myristica castaneifolia (Myristacaceae) Fiji and a method of obtaining same. The extract is obtained by subjecting the plant to a series of extraction steps with a plurality of solvents having different polarities. In each extraction step, the solvent used has a polarity higher than that used in the preceding extraction step. All extraction steps are conducted at room temperature. The extracts have been found to possess biological activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1982
    Assignee: Wofor AG
    Inventor: Sidney M. Hecht
  • Permanent wave neutralizer
    Patent number: 4349537
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new permanent wave neutralizer and a method for permanently waving and styling hair. The permanent wave neutralizer contains a sufficient amount of citric acid and optionally a salt of citric acid so as to provide a molar concentration of citric ion of at least 0.2 and a pH of between 1.9 and 4.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1982
    Assignee: Tressa, Inc.
    Inventor: Arthur W. Forbriger, Jr.
  • Dietetic composition for natural digestion regulation
    Patent number: 4348379
    Abstract: A dietetic composition for natural digestion regulation, consisting of 50 to 150 parts by weight of whole fleawort seeds (Semen psyllii totum), 50 to 150 parts by weight of whole linseed, 50 to 150 parts by weight of wheat bran, 50 to 150 parts by weight of lactose, an amount of a binding agent based on natural rubber sufficient for binding these dry constituents, and optionally a flavor corrective and/or a food color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1982
    Inventors: Horst Kowalsky, Horst Scheer
  • Method of employing therapeutic composition comprising ammonium or substituted ammonium compounds for treatment of alcoholism
    Patent number: 4346082
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating alcoholism and for eliminating, reducing or preventing alcohol intoxication or the manifestations of alcohol intoxication in humans by administering thereto a therapeutic composition comprising an ammonium compound or compounds, said compounds and each of said compounds having a pH greater than 5.0 when in aqueous solution at a concentration of 5 grams per 100 grams of solution (5 weight percent), and particularly ammonium salt compounds containing ammonium cations and sulfur anions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1982
    Assignee: The Vinoxen Company
    Inventor: Emanuel Revici
  • Concentrated GTF chromium complex brewers yeast and process for producing same
    Patent number: 4343905
    Abstract: A method of concentrating the organic chromium complex in Brewer's yeast is taught comprising the steps of forming a nutritional media consisting of chromium oxide and quantities of amino acids selected from the group consisting of nicotinic acid, glycine, L-glutamic acid and L-cystein. The nutritional media is then admixed with a Brewer's yeast solution and permitted to react. Upon drying and concentrating it has been found that the resultant yeast powder has a chromium complex of at least about 2,000 mcg/mg over 80% of which is GTF active organic chromium complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Inventor: Andrew Szalay
  • Composition and method employing extracts of Hansenula as a medicament
    Patent number: 4343784
    Abstract: Medicament based on Hansenula or extracts of Hansenula.The medicament consists of Hansenula yeasts, in particular of Hansenula anomala, or extracts of Hansenula, notably insoluble glucans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: Univablot
    Inventors: Jacqueline O. Massot, Jacques N. Astoin
  • Cyclohexyl phenethylether derivatives for combatting tobacco beetles
    Patent number: 4343791
    Abstract: Described is the genus of compounds defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and each represents methyl or hydrogen with the proviso that one of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is methyl and the other two of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen which have been found to be useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles as well as colognes and, in addition, in combatting tobacco beetles of the species Lasioderma serricorne (F.). Also described are novel processes for preparing such cyclohexyl phenethylether derivatives by reacting cyclohexene having the structure: ##STR2## with a phenethyl alcohol derivative having the structure: ##STR3## in the presence of an acid catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Kiwala, Richard J. Tokarzewski, Frederick L. Schmitt, Mark A. Sprecker
  • Preparation for the care and conditioning of the feet
    Patent number: 4342743
    Abstract: A new and improved preparation for the care and conditioning of the feet is provided and comprises magnesium sulphate, natural sea and land salts, a papaya enzyme and salicylic acid which, when mixed to form a powder and dissolved in warm or hot water, provides a soothing and comforting soak for the feet, and one which is particularly conducive to the subsequent removal of dead tissue in the nature of callouses and the like therefrom through softening of that dead tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1982
    Inventor: Lithia Panton-Moore
  • Hair treatment products
    Patent number: 4342744
    Abstract: A hair treatment product comprises a polyvinyl pyrrolidone quaternized polymer and a phosphate mono-, di- or tri-ester and optionally a polyvinyl-pyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1982
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company
    Inventors: Masaaki Arai, Masami Ohba, Guy A. G. Ricketts, Jean A. Steer
  • Method for reducing or inhibiting ecchymosis in skin tissues with inorganic selenium compositions
    Patent number: 4340590
    Abstract: There are provided therapeutic compositions comprising certain selenium-containing compounds which exhibit therapeutic benefits in mammal hosts including humans. The selenium compounds in accordance with this invention are preferably water soluble organic or inorganic compounds containing selenium such as alkali metal selenites and selenates. Among the therapeutic benefits exhibited by these compositions are the reduction in severity from and improvements in recovery from physically induced damage to body tissue which includes damage caused by surgical incisions, lacerations and burns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1982
    Assignee: Lundy Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph R. Levitt
  • Hair dryer attachment
    Patent number: D265597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1982
    Assignee: Helene Curtis Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Forsberg
  • Canopy for bed
    Patent number: D266974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1982
    Inventor: Jackilyn R. Wilks