Patents Examined by Nicoletta Kennedy
  • Simulated vernix compositions for skin cleansing and other applications
    Patent number: 7959935
    Abstract: A composition and a method of producing a composition which simulates hydration, cleansing and other properties of native vernix. The composition contains, in one embodiment, hydrated synthetic cells in a lipid matrix to provide properties which are substantially similar to those of native vernix, and may also contain proteins. In one embodiment, the composition contains water-in-oil emulsified particles providing water vapor transport and evaporative water loss properties simulating native vernix. In one embodiment, the composition contains cubosomes/water with up to 30% protein and about 5% lipid to about 30% lipid. The composition may be used to cleanse newborn skin, compromised skin surfaces, as well as normal skin, to provide hydration/barrier function, and other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignees: Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Steven B. Hoath, William L. Pickens, Martha O. Visscher, Anyarporn Tansirikongkol, Richard Randall Wickett
  • Tulobuterol adhesive patch
    Patent number: 7939100
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tulobuterol adhesive patch comprising (a) a support, (b) an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing the percutaneously absorbing drug tulobuterol and if necessary a lipophilic oily plasticizer, and (c) a release liner, laminated in that order, wherein the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive is a copolymer obtained by copolymerizing an acrylic monomer which is acetoacetoxyalkyl (meth) acrylate with one or more other vinyl monomers, to yield a tulobuterol adhesive patch with excellent release and skin permeability of tulobuterol from the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, low skin irritation and excellent safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Saitama Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Naohisa Kawamura, Hidenori Sawada, Yoshiki Sugizaki, Takashi Saitoh
  • Synthesis of a nitroxide antioxidant and methods of use in cosmetic and dermatological compositions
    Patent number: 7833540
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dermatological and/or cosmetic composition which includes a methoxycinnamate, and a cyclic nitroxide. The present invention further provides a method of synthesizing photo absorbing-antioxidant compounds and their use in dermatological and/or cosmetic compositions. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of methoxycinnamate, and nitroxide compounds for the preparation of a composition for the dermatological and/or cosmetic treatment of skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Jarrow Formulas, Inc.
    Inventors: Elisabetta Damiani, Paola Astolfi, Lucedio Greci
  • Single-crystal platy barium sulfate in cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 7678382
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes from 0.01 to 10% of single-crystal platy barium sulfate, from 0.5 to 10% of a water insoluble powdered acrylic polymer in porous particle form and a carrier. The compositions have soft focus optics imparting radiance to the applied skin area without excessive shininess or opacity and have excellent skinfeel properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sofia Simoulidis, Marcina Siciliano, Jack Polonka