Patents by Inventor Alissa R. Frontauria

Alissa R. Frontauria 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).

  • Enhanced photoactivity of semiconductors and/or sunscreens
    Patent number: 8945521
    Abstract: A composition comprising a physical sunscreen, one or more adjuvants, and a carrier oil is provided. The composition also includes at least one of a compound having multiple phenyl groups, a film former or dispersant, and a silicone surfactant. The composition may also include an organic sunscreen. The combination of these ingredients exhibits an unexpected synergistic effect, in that the photoactive properties of the composition (e.g., SPF, UV absorption) are significantly higher than would be predicted based on the values for each of the components individually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc
    Inventors: Laura A. Spaulding, Patricia L. Scott, Alissa R. Frontauria
  • Synergistic preservative system
    Patent number: 8834856
    Abstract: A novel three-component synergistic preservative system has zinc oxide, a phenoxyethanol component, and caprylyl glycol. The preservative system provides sufficient preservative activity without the use of other preservatives such as parabens. It provides broad spectrum activity against yeast and molds, and remains effective long term.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura A. Spaulding, Alissa R. Frontauria, Vincent R. La Iaconna
  • SYNERGISTIC UVR ABSORBING ADJUVANT COMBINATION
    Publication number: 20130101532
    Abstract: A composition comprising ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, a compound with multiple phenyl groups, and a carrier oil is provided. The composition may also include an organic sunscreen. The combination exhibits an unexpected synergistic effect, in that the photoactive properties of the composition (e.g., SPF, UV absorption) are significantly higher than would be predicted based on the values for each of the components individually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: LAURA A. SPAULDING, Patricia L. Scott, Alissa R. Frontauria
  • ENHANCED PHOTOACTIVITY OF SEMICONDUCTORS AND/OR SUNSCREENS
    Publication number: 20120269744
    Abstract: A composition comprising a physical sunscreen, one or more adjuvants, and a carrier oil is provided. The composition also includes at least one of a compound having multiple phenyl groups, a film former or dispersant, and a silicone surfactant. The composition may also include an organic sunscreen. The combination of these ingredients exhibits an unexpected synergistic effect, in that the photoactive properties of the composition (e.g., SPF, UV absorption) are significantly higher than would be predicted based on the values for each of the components individually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Laura A. SPAULDING, Patricia L. SCOTT, Alissa R. FRONTAURIA
  • Enhanced photoprotective compositions and methods for the evaluation thereof
    Patent number: 8197125
    Abstract: A method of analyzing metal oxides. In this method, metal oxide is provided, heated with microwaves, and a conductivity parameter of the metal oxide is determined. From the conductivity parameter, a determination is made regarding a pyroelectric effect of the metal oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Playtex Products, LLC
    Inventors: Laura A. Spaulding, Alissa R. Frontauria, Patricia L. Scott
  • ENHANCED PHOTOPROTECTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE EVALUATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20090196321
    Abstract: A method of analyzing metal oxides. In this method, metal oxide is provided, heated with microwaves, and a conductivity parameter of the metal oxide is determined. From the conductivity parameter, a determination is made regarding a pyroelectric effect of the metal oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: PLAYTEX PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Laura A. Spaulding, Alissa R. Frontauria, Patricia L. Scott