Patents Examined by Jyothsan Venkat
  • Product based on inorganic or organic particles bearing an indoline-based product
    Patent number: 5776497
    Abstract: A mineral or organic particle-based product comprising an indoline product, a method for preparing same, and the use thereof in cosmetics. The product is a powder consisting of mineral or organic particles smaller than 200 microns, and comprises, in and/or on the particles, an indoline product obtained by oxidative polymerization using at least one indoline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Alain Lagrange, Herve Andrean, Alex Junino
  • UVA photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions comprising iron chelating agents
    Patent number: 5776472
    Abstract: Topically applicable UVA photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions comprise an effective photoprotecting amount of at least one UVA screening agent substituted by at least one optionally neutralized sulfo functional group, and an effective UVA photoprotecting-enhancing amount of at least one otherwise non-UVA photoprotecting iron chelating agent, thereby imparting a synergistic protection factor (PF) effect thereto, in a cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable topical vehicle, carrier or diluent therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Pascal Simon, Didier Gagnebien
  • Method for controlling skin oils and grease
    Patent number: 5773015
    Abstract: A method is provided for inhibiting oil and grease generation from human skin by applying to the skin a C.sub.11 -C.sub.30 alkyl or alkenyl ester of salicylic acid as an active component in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Most preferred is tridecyl salicylate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: John Steven Bajor, Angel Augusto Guerrero, Helen Elizabeth Knaggs
  • Polycyclic aromatic compounds and pharmaceutical/cosmetic compositions comprised thereof
    Patent number: 5766610
    Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polycyclic aromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar is a radical having one of the formulae (a)-(e): ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Centre International De Recherches Dermatologiques Galderma
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Bernardon
  • Use of benzoic acid derivatives to stimulate the process of epidermal renewal
    Patent number: 5766613
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dihydroxybenzoic acid in or for the manufacture of a cosmetic or dermatological composition to stimulate the process of epidermal renewal. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic skin treatment process for the treatment of wrinkles and/or fine lines and/or blemishes of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Arraudeau, Lucien Aubert
  • Composition and method for treatment of dermatitis on the scalp
    Patent number: 5766579
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition for treating seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp, a method for treating seborrheic dermatitis and a method for making the composition of the invention. The composition of the invention, which is not a shampoo and does not contain any soap or detergent for cleaning hair, is a unique scalp medicament blend of ingredients. The composition comprises from about 0.5 to about 2.5 weight percent, based upon the weight of the composition, hydrocortisone; from about 2.5 to about 7.5 weight percent elemental sulfur; and from about 90 to about 97 weight percent of an active vehicle comprising a generally neutral hydrocarbon jelly, such as petrolatum or petroleum jelly, and gelled aqueous carboxypolymethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventor: R. Martin Earles
  • Cosmetic skin conditioning compositions containing a salicyloxy .alpha.-carboxy acid
    Patent number: 5762947
    Abstract: Cosmetic skin conditioning compositions containing a salicyloxo .alpha.-carboxy acid. The inventive compositions provide control of sebum secretion from sebocytes, improved oil control and improved skin feel, prevent shine and stickiness, while also providing anti-aging benefits which results in reduced appearance of wrinkles and aged skin, improved skin color, treatment of photoaged skin, improvement in skin's radiance and clarity and finish, and an overall healthy and youthful appearance of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Angel Augusto Guerrero, Joseph Michael Corey
  • Cosmetic formulation and method for amelioration of skin keratoses and striae distensae
    Patent number: 5759555
    Abstract: Stretch marks, keratoses and other skin lesions can be ameliorated or cured through repeated topical application, to affected skin, of a dermatological composition containing unsaponifiable lipids extracted from avocado seeds. The effective composition is an emulsion containing between about 5 and 15 weight percent of the unsaponifiable lipids. The effectiveness of the composition is augmented by the addition of zinc and/or copper chelates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Inventor: Lawrence S. Moy
  • Composition and method of preparing microemulsion blends
    Patent number: 5759530
    Abstract: A microemulsion composition comprising a microemulsifiable silicone and a volatile silicone, the microemulsion formed therewith, a means for preparing said microemulsion, and personal care products comprising said microemulsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Donna A. Riccio, James H. Merrifield
  • Skin care compositions containing certain cyclic aliphatic unsaturated compounds and retinol or retinyl ester
    Patent number: 5759556
    Abstract: Certain cyclic aliphatic unsaturated compounds which sufficiently inhibit LRAT or ARAT catalyzed esterification of retinol into inactive retinyl esters, have the same effect on keratinocytes as retinoic acid. Thus, effects of the retinol or retinyl esters in combination with these cyclic compounds are analogous to treatment with retinoic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Allan Robert Burger, Koichi Iwata, Stewart Paton Granger, Anthony Vincent Rawlings, Ian Richard Scott
  • Controlled release of pharmaceutically active substances from coacervate microcapsules
    Patent number: 5759582
    Abstract: A controlled-release pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically active water soluble protein, peptide, glycoprotein, or mixture thereof, encapsulated in the form of microspheres by a coating of a crosslinked coacervate of gelatin and chondroitin sulfate, as well as processes for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Kam W. Leong, Rosa V. Azhari
  • Skin care compositions containing geranyl geraniol and retinol or retinyl esters
    Patent number: 5756109
    Abstract: Geranyl geraniol inhibits esterification of retinol into inactive retinyl esters. Thus, effects of the retinol or retinyl esters in combination with geranyl geraniol are analogous to treatment with retinoic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Allan Robert Burger, Kelly Hua Zhang, Stewart Paton Granger, Anthony Vincent Rawlings, Ian Richard Scott
  • Hair care compositions having styling/conditioning agent and plasticizer
    Patent number: 5753216
    Abstract: Disclosed are hair care compositions containing a hair styling/conditioning copolymer solubilized or dispersed in a volatile silicone fluid, wherein the copolymer-volatile silicone fluid solution further comprises a nonvolatile plasticizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Hilary Leitch, Lisa Jo Bartz, Kathleen Brown Fish
  • Compositions for treating hair or skin
    Patent number: 5750122
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions useful for treating hair or skin. These compositions comprise a topical vehicle containing panthenol and a polyalkyleneglycol having from 3 to about 12 repeating ethyleneglycol or propyleneglycol units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Joel Franklin Evans, Bruce Russell Cox, Michael Thomas Dodd, Jeffrey Jon Hopkins
  • Cosmetic composition in the form of a solid dispersion comprising a fatty phase, a polyhydric alcohol and colorless fillers
    Patent number: 5750120
    Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a solid dispersion of at least one fatty phase and of at least one polyhydric alcohol, the composition being characterized in that it comprises colourless fillers and in that it contains no pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Dolores Miguel-Colombel
  • Vitamin C delivery system
    Patent number: 5750123
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) stabilized by dimethyl isosorbide in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Among the preferred carriers are polyols such as polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol and mixtures thereof. Aesthetic properties are improved by the presence of a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer and a volatile siloxane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Paul Znaiden, Brian Andrew Crotty, Anthony Johnson
  • Use of diacetyl tartrate esters of fatty acid glycerides as hair conditioner additives
    Patent number: 5750097
    Abstract: The invention relates to the method of preparing an agent for a hair care preparation based on diacetyl tartrate esters of fatty acid glycerides of the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein Ac is the acetyl group,FA is the acyl group of a fatty acid or of a fatty acid mixture with 8 to 18 carbon atoms, anda) and b) being present in a ratio by weight of 100:0 to 60:40.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Th. Goldschmidt AG
    Inventors: Holger Leidreiter, Felix Muller
  • Cosmetic composition
    Patent number: 5747049
    Abstract: An anti-aging preparation for cutaneous application which prevents cutaneous aging, a collagen cross-linking inhibitory preparation for cutaneous application which inhibits collagen cross-linking occurring predominantly in the dermis to maintain skin elasticity and to prevent wrinkles or sagging, and an anti-UV preparation for cutaneous application which protects the skin from harmful effects caused by of excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays of sunlight are disclosed. The preparation contains one or two aminoethyl compounds represented by formula (I):NH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 X (I)wherein X represents --SO.sub.2 H or --SO.sub.2 SH, and preferably contains at least one ultraviolet protective agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignees: Shiseido Company, Ltd., Sogo Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Naoki Tominaga
  • Percutaneously absorbable preparation
    Patent number: 5747069
    Abstract: A percutaneously absorbable preparation containing a drug and a percutaneous absorption accelerator comprising a monoglyceride and a fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sotoo Asakura, Sumihisa Kimura, Kazutake Kado, Yoshiko Ohishi, Takehisa Hata
  • Skin care compositions containing an amide of a hydroxy fatty acid and a retinoid
    Patent number: 5747051
    Abstract: An amide of a hydroxy fatty acid amide in combination with either retinol or retinyl ester resulted in a synergistic repression in keratinocyte proliferation. The effects of the retinol or retinyl esters in combination with hydroxy fatty acid amides were analogous to treatment with retinoic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Stewart Paton Granger, Anthony Vincent Rawlings, Ian Richard Scott