Patents Examined by Wendy Davis
  • Cosmetic preparations useful for opposing skin aging containing an extract of the fruits of Silybum marianum
    Patent number: 4749573
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel cosmetic compositions containing an extract of the fruits of Silybum marianum. These compositions oppose aging of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1988
    Inventors: Claude Bonne, Daniel Sincholle
  • Anisole derivatives
    Patent number: 4746747
    Abstract: There is provided a novel anisole derivative represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A to D are defined as follows: (1) A, B and C are each a hydrogen atom, and D represents --OH, a halogen atom, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.1 of which R.sup.1 represents a lower alkyl group, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.2 of which R.sup.2 represents a lower alkyl group, or ##STR2## or (2) A and C are each a hydrogen atom, B is --OH, and D represents --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3 of which R.sup.3 represents a lower alkyl group; or(3) A is a hydrogen atom, B and C form an oxo group .dbd.O together, and D represents --CO.sub.2 R.sup.4 of which R.sup.4 represents a lower alkyl group; or(4) B and C are each a hydrogen atom, D is a halogen atom, and A represents --CHO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical Industries Limited
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Morita, Naoshi Imaki, Hisao Takayanagi, Yuki Takuma, Tadashi Shirasaka
  • Oxolabdanes useful as pharmaceuticals for reducing intraocular pressure
    Patent number: 4740522
    Abstract: Novel oxolabdanes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for reducing intraocular pressure utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Assignee: Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas J. Hrib