Patents by Inventor Alain Fructus

Alain Fructus has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Active phospholipids as a vector for active molecules
    Patent number: 6133463
    Abstract: An active phospholipid of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is aliphatic of 14 to 24 carbon atoms saturated or containing 1 or 2 unsaturations, R.sub.3 is a residue selected from the group consisting of choline, ethanolamine, glycerol, serine, inositol, ethanol, n-propanol, n-butanol and ethylene glycol and ##STR2## is an active group in the 2-position of the glycerol released by phospholipases and cosmetic and dermatological compositions containing the same useful for treating or caring for the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: The Boots Company PLC.
    Inventors: Jean-Dominique Fourneron, Alain Fructus
  • Active phospholipids as a vector for active molecules
    Patent number: 5985292
    Abstract: An active phospholipid of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is aliphatic of 14 to 24 carbon atoms saturated or containing 1 or 2 unsaturations, R.sub.3 is a residue selected from the group consisting of choline, ethanolamine, glycerol, serine, inositol, ethanol, n-propanol, n-butanol and ethylene glycol and ##STR2## is an active group in the 2-position of the glycerol released by phospholipases and cosmetic and dermatological compositions containing the same useful for treating or caring for the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Roussel-UCLAF
    Inventors: Jean-Dominique Fourneron, Alain Fructus
  • Multiple emulsions
    Patent number: 5958435
    Abstract: A multiple emulsion to administer at least one water-soluble or liposoluble active ingredient in the form of a water/oil/water emulsion comprising a dispersed phase of a water/oil type and an aqueous dispersion medium which is a gelled aqueous phase useful as cosmetic compositions for external skin application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: The Boots Company, PLC
    Inventor: Alain Fructus
  • Multiple emulsions
    Patent number: 5656263
    Abstract: A multiple emulsion to administer at least one water-soluble or liposoluble active ingredient in the form of a water/oil/water emulsion comprising a dispersed phase of a water/oil type and an aqueous dispersion medium which is a gelled aqueous phase useful as cosmetic compositions for external skin application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Assignee: The Boots Company PLC
    Inventor: Alain Fructus
  • Cosmetic or dermatological compositions
    Patent number: 5652266
    Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition containing a skin enhancing agent consisting essentially of a) at least one .alpha.-hydroxy acid, b) salicylic acid or esters thereof and c) at least one retinoid in a skin enhancing method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: The Boots Company PLC
    Inventors: Carinne Bobier-Rival, Odile Fournier, Alain Fructus
  • Multiple emulsions
    Patent number: 5576064
    Abstract: A multiple emulsion to administer at least one water-soluble or liposoluble active ingredient in the form of a water/oil/water emulsion comprising a dispersed phase of a water/oil type and an aqueous dispersion medium which is a gelled aqueous phase useful as cosmetic compositions for external skin application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Roussel Uclaf
    Inventor: Alain Fructus