Patents by Inventor Anja Muller

Anja Muller 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).

  • 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
  • Publication number: 20040018222
    Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water or water-in-oil type, comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Muller
  • Publication number: 20030175221
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Muller
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20030165553
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Muller
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6558683
    Abstract: Emulsifier-free cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water 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 ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Müller
  • Publication number: 20030072723
    Abstract: Sun protection active ingredient combinations comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 1997
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: HEINRICH GERS-BARLAG, ANJA MULLER
  • Publication number: 20030053965
    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 futher 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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventor: Anja Muller
  • Publication number: 20030049289
    Abstract: The present invention includes cosmetic or dermatological preparations of the oil-in-water type comprising an oil phase having incorporated therein one or more citric esters of the general structural formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventor: Anja Muller
  • Publication number: 20030049214
    Abstract: The present invention includes cosmetic or dermatological preparations of the oil-in-water type comprising an oil phase in which at least one UV filter substance is incorporated, and a water phase, where the difference in density between the oil 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 also includes methods of stabilizing oil-in-water formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventor: Anja Muller
  • Patent number: 6511655
    Abstract: Low-viscosity cosmetic or dermatological preparations of the oil-in-water type, which comprise an oil phase, in which hydrophobic and/or amphiphilic solids are incorporated, and a water phase, where the difference in density between the oil 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, and method of stabilizing O/W formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Anja Müller, Heinrich Gers-Barlag
  • Publication number: 20030017184
    Abstract: Emulsifier-free cosmetic or dermatological preparations, which are finely dispersed systems of the oil-in-water type, comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Muller
  • Publication number: 20030003122
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Muller
  • Publication number: 20020160030
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Muller
  • Publication number: 20020146443
    Abstract: Pickering emulsions, which are finely disperse systems of the water-in-oil or oil-in-water type, comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Heinrich Gers-Barlag, Anja Muller