Patents Examined by José G. Dees
  • Patent number: 6582709
    Abstract: The preset invention relates to a pharmaceutical cream composition for topical application for the treatment of skin disorders and skin diseases, comprising 1-6 wt. % Dead Sea Mud as an active ingredient. Said composition is for use in treating skin disorders and skin diseases such as psoriasis, saborrehic dermatitis, xerosis, attopic dermatitis, eczema, diaper rush, skin burns of stage I and sensitive skin. Said cream composition is also for use as a leave-on cosmetic cream for beautifying and enhancing the skin appearance. In addition to Dead Sea Mud said composition comprises ingredients suitable for the preparation of cosmetic cream. Said cream can further comprises up to 4 wt % Dead Sea water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Dead Sea Laboratories Ltd.
    Inventors: Zeev Maor, Shaul Yehuda, Shlomo Magdassi, Galit Meshulam-Simon, Yona Gavrieli, Zivn Gilad, Dov Efron
  • Patent number: 6582710
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel emulsion formulations which comprise oil bodies. The invention also provides a method for preparing the emulsions and the use of the emulsions in products for topical application to the skin. The products are very mild to the skin and may be easily formulated into a wide variety of personal care and dermatological products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Sembiosys Genetics Inc.
    Inventors: Harm M. Deckers, Gijs van Rooijen, Joseph Boothe, Janis Goll, Maurice M. Moloney
  • Patent number: 6579512
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical topical spray composition of corticosteroid, an alcohol, a propelant, and isopropyl myristate. A method for treating an inflammatory skin condition using the administration to the skin of a mammal of the pharmaceutical composition. The pharmaceutical composition is effective in the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions without the need for zinc pyrithione, undecylenic acid, or a detergent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Charles E. Crutchfield, III
  • Patent number: 6579530
    Abstract: A make-up stick or crayon contains the following essential components: polyether-1: 3.0 weight % mica: 69.0 weight % PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate): 28.0 weight % Based on this starting formulation, the powdery components can be mixed by adding water in amounts of 20-40 weight %. The homogeneous mass is subsequently extruded to form a rope which is then cut into lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Faber-Castell AG
    Inventors: Reiner Appel, Joachim Kinzel, Harald Von Godin, Gerhard Lugert
  • Patent number: 6579518
    Abstract: Disclosed is a deodorizer composition comprising magnesium and calcium phosphate compounds, capable of effectively removing various malodorous components from the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventors: Kug Sun Hong, Dong-Wan Kim, Sang-Gu Kang, Hyun-Seung Ryu, Su-Jin Kim, Dong-Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 6576228
    Abstract: The invention provides personal wash compositions which deposit high levels of sunscreen while maintaining good lather. Enhanced deposition, from bar or liquid, is based on specific sunscreens used, particularly on their solubility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Crookham, David John Lang, Mengtao He, Abid Khan-Lodhi
  • Patent number: 6576247
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sustained-release aromatic, characterized in that the aromatic comprises at least one perfume derivative as an active component selected from glycosides of perfumes, phosphoric acid ester derivatives of perfumes, amino acid derivatives of perfumes and carboxylic acid derivatives of perfumes, and contains no enzyme or acid which decomposes the perfume derivative, wherein the perfume derivative is decomposed by bacteria usually present on the skin or yeast to release a perfume component to exhibit aroma. The present invention also provides a method for the detection of micro-organisms using the aforesaid sustained-release aromatic. As the sustained-release aromatic of the present invention releases a perfume component only when it is decomposed by micro-organisms such as bacteria usually present on the skin or yeast, the amount of perfumes to be used can be extremely reduced. The sustained-release aromatic of the present invention is also excellent in keeping aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Kanebo Ltd. and T. Hasegawa Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Ikemoto, Hiroko Nakatsugawa, Bun-ichi Okabe, Kazuo Ogino, Jun-ichi Matsui, Minoru Iwamoto, Akira Fujita, Masayoshi Inui
  • Patent number: 6576230
    Abstract: A synergistic biocidal composition comprising a mixture of 2-propenal polymer (APC) and 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one (CIT) and 2-methyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one (MIT).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.
    Inventors: Liu Xianbin, Karen Winkowski
  • Patent number: 6576224
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are described that comprise one or more active ingredients selected from the group consisting of anti-infective, anti-inflammatory and mucolytic agents, and particularly to compositions formulated as a solution in a unit dose for aerosol administration to treat chronic sinusitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: SinusPharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Osbakken, Mary Anne Hale, Frederick T. Leivo, James D. Munk
  • Patent number: 6572868
    Abstract: A natural, organic, curative, skin restructuring cosmetic complex for a composition according to the present invention provides very effective retexturization of the skin, producing significantly improved smoothness, as well as significantly increasing the firmness and moisture content of the skin and regulating wrinkles in and/or degeneration of human skin, together with improving overall tone of the skin and decreasing the level of free radicals in the skin. The restructuring composition comprises safe and effective amounts of carrageenans, borage seed oil, squalane, ceramide 3, ceramide 6, red algae extract, dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline and oleuropein, while maintaining their optimum stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Sandra E. Cope
  • Patent number: 6572890
    Abstract: The present invention provides an osmotic device containing controlled release venlafaxine in the core in combination with an anti-psychotic agent in a rapid release external coat. A wide range of anti-psychotic agents can be used in this device. Particular embodiments of the invention provide osmotic devices having predetermined release profiles. One embodiment of the osmotic device includes an external coat that has been spray-coated rather compression-coated onto the device. The device with spray-coated external core is smaller and easier to swallow than the similar device having a compression-coated external coat. The device is useful for the treatment of depression, anxiety or psychosis related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Osmotica Corp.
    Inventors: Joaquina Faour, Juan Vergez
  • Patent number: 6572869
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one cationic polymer containing at least one acrylamide unit or acrylamide derivative, and at least one nonionic associative polymer containing at least one fatty chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Véronique Douin, Juan Lopez, Fréderic Cervantes
  • Patent number: 6572896
    Abstract: A method is provided for inhibiting and substantially decreasing the motility of cells, and especially melanoma cells. In the invention, a cell is contacted with a motility-inhibiting amount of a metal ion selected from the group consisting of cobalt ion, the lanthanide metal ions, and mixtures thereof; particularly preferred metal ions are the Co2+ and Gd3+ ions. Metal ion sources may be administered in the form of soluble metal halide salts to in vitro to cells dispersed in an aqueous saline medium, or by administering an aqueous dispersion thereof to an in vivo mammalian subject at or adjacent a tumor site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignees: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
    Inventors: C. George Carlson, James L. Cox
  • Patent number: 6569409
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel light-stable filtering cosmetic compositions for topically protecting the skin and/or the hair against ultraviolet radiation, in particular solar radiation, comprising in a cosmetically acceptable support, at least a dibenzoylmethane derivative and at least an oily phase, and an efficient amount of at least a thickening copolymer including at least a hydrophobic unit in sufficient amount for it to be partially or completely soluble in the oily phase and at least a hydrophilic unit in sufficient amount for thickening the oily phase as stabilizing agent for the filter. The invention also concerns the corresponding method for providing dibenzoylmethane with light stability and the use of the compositions for skin and hair protection against the effects of ultraviolet radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Isabelle Hansenne, Martin Josso
  • Patent number: 6569448
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of transdermal drug delivery devices comprising liquid dispersions of a liquid in an aqueous or nonaqueous matrix is disclosed. More particularly, the invention relates to preventing the formation of a crystalline structure in such liquid dispersions by annealing films and laminates in-line immediately following film formation and/or lamination during the manufacture of these devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Dohner, Scott A. Bura, Richard E. Ford
  • Patent number: 6565886
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nanocapsules consisting of a lipid centre forming or containing a lipophilic active principle, and of a water-insoluble continuous envelope comprising at least one polyester of poly(alkylene adipate) type as well as to cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions containing the said nanocapsules based on poly(alkylene adipate).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Pascal Richart, Bruno Biatry
  • Patent number: 6565862
    Abstract: A transfer-resistant, mattifying composition comprising, as a thickener, particles of an at least partially crosslinked elastomeric solid organopolysiloxane in suspension in an aqueous phase. The composition is more particularly a composition for caring for or making up the lips, or a foundation composition for making up both the human face and the human body. The composition is soft and fresh on application, spreads easily, is nonsticky, and does not dry out the skin or lips. It is perfectly suited to greasy skin because of its high mattifying power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Isabelle Bara
  • Patent number: 6564502
    Abstract: A method of preparing a rapid acting bait composition which is water based and contains a water-sensitive insecticide as an active ingredient is described. The composition is easily applied into cracks and crevices and voids or other pest harborage areas to rapidly kill insect pests, particularly cockroaches. A kit is also described for preparation of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: S. John Barcay, Douglas G. Anderson, Thomas D. Nelson
  • Patent number: 6565885
    Abstract: Spray drying methods for forming powder compositions for pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, the spray drying feed stock comprises a bioactive agent, surfactant, and a blowing agent. Another aspect of the invention is directed to spray drying a feed stock comprising a phospholipid and calcium chloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Tarara, Jeffry G. Weers, Alexey Kabalnov, Ernest G. Schutt, Luis A. Dellamary
  • Patent number: 6565887
    Abstract: A method for site specific treatment of diseased tissue in a patient, comprising the steps of: (i) selecting at least a magnetic material which has a magnetic heating efficiency of at least about 4.5×10−8 J.m./A.g, when magnetic field conditions are equal to or less than about 7.5×107 A/s; (ii) delivering the magnetic material to diseased tissue in a patient; and (iii) exposing the magnetic material in the patient to a linear alternating magnetic field with a frequency of greater than about 10 kHz and a field strength such that the product of field strength, frequency and the radius of the exposed region is less than about 7.5×107 A/s to generate hysteresis heat in the diseased tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Sirtex Medical Limited
    Inventors: Bruce Nathaniel Gray, Stephen Keith Jones