Patents Examined by Gina C. Yu
  • Patent number: 7563452
    Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetic, characterized in that it contains an organopolysiloxane having the following general formula: {(CH3)3SiO}3SiCH3??(1) The cosmetic demonstrates excellent volatility and feel when used, and excellent storage stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignees: Kanebo Cosmetics Inc., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akihiro Kuroda, Koji Sakuta, Hitoshi Usui
  • Patent number: 7556819
    Abstract: In one embodiment, there is disclosed a composition including water, a glycol, a silicone, a quaternium, and a polymer viscosity modulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: OPI Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Harold Bryson, Vartan Libaridian, Michelle Volynsky
  • Patent number: 7553835
    Abstract: The subject matter relates to a topical, foamable composition including at least one antifungal agent, said composition characterised in that said at least one antifungal agent is able to penetrate the upper layers of skin and is retained in or on an area to be treated for a prolonged period of time, and in that it has a residual non-volatile component content of less than 25%. The subject matter furthermore relates to a method of treating fungal diseases including jock itch, tinea, dandruff and sebborheic dermatitis by applying to the affected area of a patient requiring such treatment the antifungal composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Stiefel Research Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Greg Davey, Albert Zorko Abram
  • Patent number: 7550151
    Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic composition, preferably a cream, which continually provides a self-renewable textured surface appearance while in a container. The cosmetic composition has at least one volatile compound, preferably a fluorocarbon, such that the volatile compound expands resulting in expansion of the composition. The cosmetic composition has a viscosity from about 5,000 cps to about 2,500,000 cps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark S. Garrison
  • Patent number: 7550135
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for external application, a humectant and a skin barrier function reinforcing agent, each containing a diamide derivative represented by the following formula (1): (wherein, R1a and R1b are the same or different and each represents a C1-23 hydrocarbon group, R2a and R2b are the same or different and each represents a divalent C1-6 hydrocarbon group, R3s are the same or different and each represents a divalent C2-6 hydrocarbon group and n stands for 1 to 100). The composition for external application, humectant and skin barrier function reinforcing agent basically improve the water retaining ability and barrier functions of the horny layer, are excellent in miscibility and mixing stability and can be prepared efficiently at a low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Masahide Hoshino, Hiroaki Saito, Yoshiya Sugai, Mituru Sugiyama, Yoshinori Nishizawa, Yasushi Katayama
  • Patent number: 7547752
    Abstract: A composition for topical application to the scalp comprises (i) an anti-dandruff agent; (ii) conjugated linoleic acid; and (iii) a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Lawrence Bailey, Helen Meldrum, Suchismita Roy
  • Patent number: 7544718
    Abstract: The invention is a continuous process for preparing a cosmetic or dermatological preparation, comprising emulsifying at least two pre-products in at least one mixing apparatus, cooling the emulsion to less than 40° C. by adding an aqueous phase with a lower temperature than the mixture, adding at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of perfume oil and temperature-sensitive active ingredients, and homogenizing the emulsion in at least one homogenizing apparatus at a temperature of from 20 to 50° C. The invention also includes a product made by such process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Binder, Angel Montero Martínez, Ramon Rodriguez Nunez
  • Patent number: 7537776
    Abstract: A liquid concentrate for preserving cosmetic products includes a combination of carboxylic acid salts chosen from the salts of benzoic acid, propionic acid, salicylic acid, sorbic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, dehydracetic acid, formic acid or 10-undecylenic acid and alcohols chosen from 2-phenozyethanol, benzyl alcohol, phenethyl alcohol, 1-phenoxypropan-2-ol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol, chlorobutanol or 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol in a solvent, where the active ingredient content is greater than 45% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Air Liquide Sante (International)
    Inventors: Wolfgang Beilfuss, Gisela Hahn, Klaus Weber, Ralf Gradke
  • Patent number: 7537775
    Abstract: Stable skin care compositions comprising dehydroacetic acid and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The dermatologically acceptable carrier comprises at least one oil, said oil having a solubility in water of about 5% or less and a solubility parameter of from about 7 to about 15, and the dehydroacetic acid is distributed primarily into said oil. The compositions have a pH of about 4.5 and below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy Woodrow Coffindaffer, Robert Bao Kim Ha, Margaret Ann O'Donoghue, Larry Richard Robinson
  • Patent number: 7538081
    Abstract: A fragrance composition having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance and a cosmetic, toiletry, bath composition, food and drink and pharmaceutical having an excellent diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance by using a novel fixative. A compound represented by the following general formula (1) is incorporated in a fragrance composition or the foregoing products. The amount of the compound of the general formula (1) to be incorporated in the fragrance composition is preferably from 0.01 to 90% by weight. The amount of the compound of the general formula (1) to be incorporated directly in the foregoing products is preferably from 0.0001 to 2.0 times (by weight) the weight of the aroma composition and/or composition to be incorporated therein. In this arrangement, a fragrance composition or products having an enhanced diffusivity and long-lasting property of fragrance can be obtained without causing any safety problem on human being.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Kenya Ishida, Takashi Nishida, Hiroyuki Matsuda, Hisao Iwai, Toshimitsu Hagiwara
  • Patent number: 7537753
    Abstract: The invention relates to a moisture-resistant mascara composition with increased moisture and wear resistance. The mascara composition contains a complex, comprising 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a water-soluble polymer, selected from polyvinylpyrrolidone, vinyl acetate/vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers and mixtures thereof, 0.5 to 10 wt. % stearic acid and 1 to 40 wt. % of a wax or a wax mixture, whereby the complex exists as an oil phase emulsified in an aqueous phase and is produced by addition of the water-soluble polymer or copolymer to the oil phase, consisting of the molten wax or wax mixture and stearic acid, to form a stable colloidal complex and said complex is emulsified to give a homogeneous form with an aqueous phase. The complex, in which the water-soluble polymer is contained in the oil phase leads to mascaras with an exceptional plasticity and moisture resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Coty B.V.
    Inventors: Alan Farer, Yelena Loginova, Ralph Macchio
  • Patent number: 7534419
    Abstract: A method of detecting osteoporosis in a mammalian is disclosed herein which includes: a) obtaining a sample of a bone related tissue or cells; and b) measuring the concentration of at least a marker which is either bacteria, bacteria produced factors, or HSPs. The method may further include comparing the concentration with concentrations from the same individual over a period of time or against a standard concentration. The marker may be a bacteria, a chaperone molecule, or a bacteria produced. Also provided herein is a method of treating or preventing osteoporosis caused by a bone disease which includes administering to a mammalian subject a therapeutically effective amount of a formulation which is either an HSP antigenic formulation or a bacterial antigenic formulation. The osteoporosis can be caused by a bone disease induced by bone infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and parasites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Depuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, Debra J. Trantolo
  • Patent number: 7531196
    Abstract: A cosmeceutical formulation is provided that includes a mixture of a refined, bleached, deodorized (RBD) palm oils and red palm olein. The resulting formulation is a homogeneous blend with a considerable shelf life. The formulation may be a cream, lotion, sunscreen, or a soap and may be formulated to include additional beneficial oils and EFAs. If a cream formulation is desired, RBD palm stearin is the preferred palm oil for producing a creamy texture. If a lotion is desired, RBD palm oil may be used and chemically modified to produce a tailored oil with a desired melting point and consistency. The formulation may be used to treat a variety of skin conditions including adverse and age-related skin conditions or as an effective moisturizer for the prolonged maintenance of ordinary skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Pacific Specialty Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Patricia McKane Kopas, George Kopas
  • Patent number: 7531165
    Abstract: A hair cosmetic which can impart, to hairs, flexibility, smoothness and oily feeling when the hairs are wetted and smoothness, softness and combing easiness after the hairs are dried are provided, the hair cosmetic comprising an amine represented by the formula (I): Formula (I) (wherein R1 represents a C8-40 alkyl group or alkenyl group or a group represented by the formula R5O-(AO)n—CmH2m—(R5 represents a C8-40 alkyl group or alkenyl group having 8 to 40 carbon atoms, A represents a C2-3 alkylene group, n denotes a number from 0 to 30 in average and m denotes an integer of 2 or 3), R2 represents a C1-5 alkylene group, R3 represents H, a C1-24 alkyl group, alkenyl group or hydroxyalkyl group or a C6-28 aryl group or arylalkyl group, R4 represents H, a C1-5 alkyl group, alkylene group or hydroxyalkyl group or a C6-28 aryl group or arylalkyl group, p denotes an integer from 1 to 3, q and r denote integers from 0 to 2 and p+q+r is equal to 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Katsuhisa Inoue, Takeshi Kaharu, Tohru Katoh
  • Patent number: 7528171
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for external application, a humectant and a skin barrier function reinforcing agent, each containing a diamide derivative represented by the following formula (1): (wherein, R1a and R1b are the same or different and each represents a C1-23 hydrocarbon group, R2a and R2b are the same or different and each represents a divalent C1-6 hydrocarbon group, R3s are the same or different and each represents a divalent C2-6 hydrocarbon group and n stands for 1 to 100). The composition for external application, humectant and skin barrier function reinforcing agent basically improve the water retaining ability and barrier functions of the horny layer, are excellent in miscibility and mixing stability and can be prepared efficiently at a low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Masahide Hoshino, Hiroaki Saito, Yoshiya Sugai, Mituru Sugiyama, Yoshinori Nishizawa, Yasushi Katayama
  • Patent number: 7524486
    Abstract: A hair cosmetic which can impart, to hairs, flexibility, smoothness and oily feeling when the hairs are wetted and smoothness, softness and combing easiness after the hairs are dried are provided, the hair cosmetic comprising an amine represented by the formula (I): (wherein R1 represents a C8-40 alkyl group or alkenyl group or a group represented by the formula R5O-(AO)n—CmH2m—(R5 represents a C8-40 alkyl group or alkenyl group having 8 to 40 carbon atoms, A represents a C2-3 alkylene group, n denotes a number from 0 to 30 in average and m denotes an integer of 2 or 3), R2 represents a C1-5 alkylene group, R3 represents H, a C1-24 alkyl group, alkenyl group or hydroxyalkyl group or a C6-28 aryl group or arylalkyl group, R4 represents H, a C1-5 alkyl group, alkylene group or hydroxyalkyl group or a C6-28 aryl group or arylalkyl group, p denotes an integer from 1 to 3, q and r denote integers from 0 to 2 and p+q+r is equal to 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Katsuhisa Inoue, Takeshi Kaharu, Tohru Katoh
  • Patent number: 7491687
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to encapsulated fragrance materials. The fragrance materials are comprised of high Clog P materials or high Clog P fragrance materials along with high Clog P solvent materials. The encapsulated fragrance and solvent materials can then be further coated with a second coating, preferably a cationic coating. The selective use of solvents enables the fragrance and fragrance materials to remain in the capsules for extended periods of time without leaching from the capsule. The leaching of the flavor or fragrance materials is a problem especially in products that contain a high loading of surfactant or emulsifying materials such as laundry and oral care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis Michael Popplewell, Joseph Brain, John Gerwin Lodewijk Pluyter, Yueqian Zhen, Kaiping Daniel Lee
  • Patent number: 7485288
    Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic composition, in particular for the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: solid particles containing at least 10 wt. % of carbonate calcium; at least a conditioning agent selected among: (i) cationic surfactants selected among quaternary esters, quaternary diammonium except those derived from diamino-propane, imidazolium and amides, (ii) cationic silicones, and (iii) cationic polymers whereof the cationic charge density is not more than 7 meq/g and, preferably not less than 0.05 meq/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Beatrice Perron, Serge Restle, Franck Giroud, Henri Samain
  • Patent number: 7485287
    Abstract: Cosmetic or personal care compositions comprise from 0.01% to 10% by weight of a hair styling polymer comprising one or more hydrophobic groups, from 0.001% to 10% by weight of an optionally substituted cyclodextrin and a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier. The cyclodextrin complexes with the hydrophobic groups to increase the solubility of the hair styling polymer in the composition. The cyclodextrin thus allows the formulation of compositions with relatively higher water contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Ezat Khoshdel
  • Patent number: 7482021
    Abstract: A wipe having at least two sides for applying a cleansing material and a drying material to a skin surface. The cleansing material may be applied to a first side of the wipe, and the drying material to a second side of the wipe. The first side of the wipe is used to clean a skin surface by rubbing the wipe across the skin surface. The first side of the wipe removes dirt, grease and other materials from the skin surface. The second side of the wipe removes any dirt, grease or other materials not removed by the first side of the wipe and the cleansing material. The second side of the wipe also leaves a substance having a powdery feel on the skin surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventors: Kelley H. Tison, James R. Hunt