Patents by Inventor Apostolos Pappas

Apostolos Pappas 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).

  • Compositions comprising extracts of
    Patent number: 10406096
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin care composition comprising an extract of Bursera simaruba seeds and a cosmetically acceptable topical carrier. Such composition is useful for improving skin barrier function and moisturization as well as improving signs of skin aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Suhyoun Chon, Ya-Ping Hu, Khalid Mahmood, Apostolos Pappas, Ramine Parsa, Kurt A. Reynertson, Michael D. Southall
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING EXTRACTS OF BURSERA SIMARUBA
    Publication number: 20170119659
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin care composition comprising an extract of Bursera simaruba seeds and a cosmetically acceptable topical carrier. Such composition is useful for improving skin barrier function and moisturization as well as improving signs of skin aging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Suhyoun Chon, Ya-Ping Hu, Khalid Mahmood, Apostolos Pappas, Ramine Parsa, Kurt A. Reynertson, Michael D. Southall
  • Compositions comprising extracts of
    Patent number: 9579278
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin care composition comprising an extract of Bursera simaruba seeds and a cosmetically acceptable topical carrier. Such composition is useful for improving skin barrier function and moisturization as well as improving signs of skin aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Suhyoun Chon, Ya-Ping Hu, Khalid Mahmood, Apostolos Pappas, Ramine Parsa, Kurt A. Reynertson, Michael D. Southall
  • COMPOSITION FOR TREATING SKIN BARRIER AND REDUCING ACNE
    Publication number: 20150024077
    Abstract: A composition for applying to skin suffering from acne to treat the acne, the composition comprising an extract of Malva neglecta. The Malva neglecta increases ceramide production at the area of skin affected by acne to treat and/or improve the acne. Additionally, the composition may include cholesterol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Nikoleta Batchvarova, Apostolos Pappas
  • METHODS FOR TREATING SKIN BARRIER AND REDUCING ACNE
    Publication number: 20150024074
    Abstract: A method of treating acne by applying to the skin an extract of Malva neglecta topically to the area of skin affected by acne to increase ceramide production at the area of skin affected by acne to treat and/or improve the acne. Additionally, cholesterol may also be applied to the area of skin along with the Malva neglecta to treat and/or improve the acne.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Nikoleta Batchvarova, Apostolos Pappas
  • COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING EXTRACTS OF MALVA NEGLECTA
    Publication number: 20150024073
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin care composition comprising an extract of Malva neglecta and a cosmetically acceptable topical carrier. Non-polar and/or lipophilic extracts have been found to be particularly effective in improving skin barrier function, improving the appearance of at least one sign of aging in skin, and/or lightening skin. The composition may further comprise an agent, such as an active cosmetic agent, for further treating the skin condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Suhyoun Chon, Yaping Hu, Khalid Mahmood, Apostolos Pappas, Ramine Parsa, Manpreet Randhawa, Kurt Reynertson, Michael D. Southall
  • METHODS OF TREATING A SKIN CONDITION WITH MALVA NEGLECTA
    Publication number: 20150024072
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a skin condition, particularly improving skin barrier function, improving the appearance of at least one sign of aging in skin, and/or lightening skin, by applying to the skin an extract of Malva neglecta topically to the skin in need of treatment. Topical application of non-polar and/or lipophilic extracts of Malva neglecta have been found to be particularly effective in improving skin barrier function, improving the appearance of at least one sign of aging in skin, and/or lightening skin. The extract may be applied in a composition further comprising an agent, such as an active cosmetic agent, for further treating the skin condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Suhyoun Chon, Yaping Hu, Khalid Mahmood, Apostolos Pappas, Ramine Parsa, Manpreet Randhawa, Kurt Reynertson, Michael D. Southall
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING EXTRACTS OF BURSERA SIMARUBA
    Publication number: 20140335043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin care composition comprising an extract of Bursera simaruba seeds and a cosmetically acceptable topical carrier. Such composition is useful for improving skin barrier function and moisturization as well as improving signs of skin aging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Suhyoun Chon, Ya-Ping Hu, Khalid Mahmood, Apostolos Pappas, Ramini Parsa, Kurt A. Reynertson, Michael D. Southall
  • Compositions containing amines and use thereof to treat acne or reduce the appearance of oil or pores on the skin
    Patent number: 8278359
    Abstract: The present invention features compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and the use thereof for treating acne and reducing the appearance of oil or pores on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Southall, Katharine Martin, Elvin R. Lukenbach, Binoy K. Bordoloi, Menas Kizoulis, Apostolos Pappas, Catherine Stubler Salerno
  • HUMAN SKIN EXPLANT CULTURE SYSTEM AND USE THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20110045477
    Abstract: The present invention features a human skin explant culture system and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Nannan Chen, Yaping Hu, Connie Baozhen Lin, Apostolos Pappas, Miri Seiberg
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF TREATING FACIAL SKIN DEFECT
    Publication number: 20090291066
    Abstract: This invention relates to a subcutaneous deliverable composition containing an agonist of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma, and a method for treating facial skin defects in a mammalian subject using the subcutaneous deliverable composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Apostolos Pappas, Miri Seiberg, Druie E. Cavender
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF TREATING FACIAL SKIN DEFECT
    Publication number: 20090291986
    Abstract: This invention relates to a subcutaneous deliverable composition containing an agonist of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma, and a method for treating facial skin defects in a mammalian subject using the subcutaneous deliverable composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Apostolos Pappas, Druie E. Cavender, Miri Seiberg
  • Compositions containing amines and use thereof to treat acne or reduce the appearance of oil or pores on the skin
    Publication number: 20070042010
    Abstract: The present invention features compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and the use thereof for treating acne and reducing the appearance of oil or pores on the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Southall, Katharine Martin, Elvin Lukenbach, Binoy Bordoloi, Menas Kizoulis, Apostolos Pappas, Catherine Salemo