Patents by Inventor Astrid Heptner

Astrid Heptner 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).

  • Cosmetic preparation containing a stabilized preservative
    Patent number: 7906151
    Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising potassium sorbate and at least one stabilizing agent selected from microcrystalline cellulose, talc and a lipid having an interfacial tension of at least about 10 mN/m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Rainer Kröpke, Astrid Heptner, Stephanie Von Der Fecht, Jens Nielsen, Celina Storbeck
  • Emulsifier Combination for Cosmetics
    Publication number: 20080226616
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic preparation containing an emulsifier combination of polyacrylic acid salts, acrylate/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer and carrageenan and the use of the cosmetic preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Jens Schulz, Jens Nielsen, Rainer Kroepke, Gunhild Hamer, Astrid Heptner, Svea Behrens
  • Use of octyl salicylate in cosmetic preparations containing 1,3-dihydroxyacetone
    Publication number: 20080003245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of octyl salicylate and 1,3-dihydroxyacetone in cosmetic preparations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Rainer Kroepke, Stephanie Von Der Fecht, Alexander Filbry, Astrid Heptner, Jens Schulz
  • Lipid combination to combat ashy skin
    Publication number: 20070003511
    Abstract: The present invention is a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a combination of shea butter and cocoa butter and a method of using same to combat dry, cracked or ashy skin, particularly highly pigmented skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Jens Schulz, Stephanie von der Fecht, Astrid Heptner, Stefanie Kaninck, Frank Schwanke
  • Cosmetic preparation containing a stabilized preservative
    Publication number: 20050048019
    Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising potassium sorbate and at least one stabilizing agent selected from microcrystalline cellulose, talc and a lipid having an interfacial tension of at least about 10 mN/m. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Rainer Kropke, Astrid Heptner, Stephanie Von Der Fecht, Jens Nielsen, Celina Storbech
  • Cosmetic and dermatological light protection formulations in the form of O/W macroemulsions or O/W microemulsions containing shea butter
    Patent number: 6805871
    Abstract: Sprayable oil-in-water emulsions, in particular O/W microemulsions, comprising inorganic pigments [lacuna] emulsifiers whose lipophilicity is dependent either on the pH or on the temperature, and one or more film formers chosen from the group of silicone emulsifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Benner, Astrid Heptner, Anja Knüppel