Patents by Inventor Anja Müller

Anja Müller 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).

  • Publication number: 20050271665
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting metastasis or maintenance of various cancers are provided. In particular, the method makes use of fact that certain trafficking of cancers depend upon identified proteins, which serve as markers. Additional methods of screening are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Anja Mueller, Albert Zlotnik
  • Patent number: 6949243
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting metastasis or maintenance of various cancers are provided. In particular, the method makes use of fact that certain trafficking of cancers depend upon identified proteins, which serve as markers. Additional methods of screening are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Anja Mueller, Albert Zlotnik
  • Publication number: 20050169855
    Abstract: Light protective cosmetic or dermatological preparation, characterized in that it comprises (a) PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, (b) at least one ester of cinnamic acid, (c) at least one dibenzoylmethane derivative and (d) at least 1.5% by weight of titanium dioxide particles (based on the total weight of the preparation).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Kerstin Hoop, Heike Lerg, Anja Mueller, Bente Nissen, Melanie Steinforth, Martin Sugar
  • Patent number: 6911210
    Abstract: Use of cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations in the form of emulsions, comprising a) an effective amount of one or more ?-hydroxycarboxylic acids and/or an effective amount of one or more ?-hydroxycarboxylic acids b) one or more interface-active substances, chosen from the group of glucose derivatives and, if desired, furthermore comprising (c) one or more interface-active substances chosen from the group of oligoglycerides against blemished skin or acne.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Angelika Bormann, Jens Nielsen, Andreas Herpens, Anja Müller, Jürgen Kielholz
  • Publication number: 20050003559
    Abstract: The present invention provides an advanced immunomagnetic method for the isolation of specific target cells from cell populations and suspensions of cell populations, espeacially tumor cells from peripheral blood bone, marrow aspirates, ascities and other body fluids. The invention also relates to a kit for performing the method for the isolation of specific target cells from body fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Ekkehardt Weber, Dagmar Guenther, Sebastian Zellmer, Martina Goldberg, Christian Bergmann, Christine Herrmann, Anita Huske, Anja Mueller
  • Patent number: 6838077
    Abstract: The present invention includes oil-free cosmetic or dermatological emulsions that include a water phase and at least one UV filter substance which is liquid at room temperature as a further phase, where the difference in density between the UV filter phase and the water phase (determinable using a computerized digital density meter of the type DMA 45 from Chempro/PA at 25° C.) is not greater than 0.01 g·cm?3. The present invention further includes processes for the preparation of oil-free emulsions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventor: Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6838088
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) display both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. which have amphiphilic character, and are dispersible both in water and in oil and which c) have optionally been coated on the surface, (4) at least one film former and (5) at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6815453
    Abstract: Active compound combinations, which have a light protection action, of 4,4′,4″-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)-trisbenzoic acid tris(2-ethylhexyl ester) and one or more emulsifiers chosen from the group of substances of the general structural formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another are chosen from the group which comprises: H and branched and unbranched, saturated and unsaturated fatty acid radicals having 8 to 24 carbon atoms, in which up to three aliphatic hydrogen atoms can be replaced by hydroxyl groups, and n is a number from 2 to 8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Rainer Kröpke, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6803049
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) display both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. which have amphiphilic character, and are dispersible both in water and in oil and which c) have optionally been coated on the surface, (4) at least one polymeric moisturizer and (5) at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6803048
    Abstract: Emulsifier-free cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. an aqueous phase and 3. one or more types of micronized, inorganic pigments which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, and whose particles b) have both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. have an amphiphilic character, and thus position themselves at the water/oil interface, and which c) are selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, which d) are optionally coated on the surface and also optionally comprising further cosmetic or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, additives and/or active substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6767547
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase which contains at least one wax and/or one oil thickener, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) display both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. which have amphiphilic character, and are dispersible both in water and in oil and which c) have optionally been coated on the surface, and (4) at most 0.5 % by weight of one or more emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6709662
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) display both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. which have amphiphilic character, and are dispersible both in water and in oil and which c) have optionally been coated on the surface, (4) at least one film former and (5) at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6703029
    Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. an aqueous phase, 3. at least one modified polysaccharide which (a) has both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. has amphiphilic character, and is thus dispersible both in water and in oil, and which (b) has no thickening properties, and 4. at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers. and also optionally comprising further cosmetic or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, additives and/or active substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6703032
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) display both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. which have amphiphilic character, and are dispersible both in water and in oil and which c) have optionally been coated on the surface, (4) at least one cyclodextrin and (5) at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6692755
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase which contains a wax and/or an oil thickener, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) display both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. which have amphiphilic character, and are dispersible both in water and in oil and which c) have optionally been coated on the surface, (4) at least one type of non-amphiphilic metal oxide pigments and (5) at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6620407
    Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. an aqueous phase, 3. at least one kind of microfine polymer particles which (a) are in the form of solids in the preparation and which (b) have both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. have an amphiphilic character, and are dispersible both in water and in oil, and 4. at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers and also optionally comprising further cosmetic or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, additives and/or active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6592883
    Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil type, comprising 1. an oil phase, 2. a water phase, 3. a combination of a) at least one modified phyllosilicate b) and boron nitride, where both the modified phyllosilicate or phyllosilicates and the boron nitride exhibit both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. have amphiphilic character and position themselves at the water/oil interface and 4. at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers and optionally comprising further cosmetic or pharmaceutical auxiliaries, additives and/or active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller, Birgit Grotelüschen
  • Patent number: 6585983
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) display both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, and are dispersible both in water and in oil and which c) have optionally been coated on the surface, (4) at least one electrolyte and (5) at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6582707
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase which comprises at least 0.5% by weight, based on the weight of the oil phase, of at least one oil component selected from the group consisting of oils having viscosities of less than 30 mPa·s, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) display both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, and are dispersible both in water and in oil and which c) have optionally been coated on the surface, and (4) at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Patent number: 6579529
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising (1) an oil phase which contains a wax and/or an oil thickener, (2) a water phase, (3) at least one type of microfine particles which a) have an average particle size of less than 200 nm, which b) display both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, i.e. which have amphiphilic character, and are dispersible both in water and in oil and which c) have optionally been coated on the surface, (4) at least one type of non-amphiphilic metal oxide pigments and (5) at most 0.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller