Patents by Inventor Beth Anne Lange
Beth Anne Lange 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).
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Patent number: 6764988Abstract: Novel skin cleansing formulations are disclosed herein. The formulations comprise an anionic particles, microfibers, or compounds which dislodge contaminants from skin through electrostatic interactions. The anionic particles, compounds, or microfibers can easily be incorporated into various products for improved skin cleaning and removal of the contaminant from the skin. The anionic particles do not necessarily kill microbes on the skin, but dislodge them from the skin surface such that they and other contaminants can easily be removed away from the skin by a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David William Koenig, Beth Anne Lange, Bernard J. Minerath, Bruce Scott Williamson
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Patent number: 6756520Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting and enhancing the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include hydrophilic solvents, high molecular weight polyethylene glycols, fatty alcohols, surfactants, natural fats, natural oils, sterols or sterol derivatives and emollients.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, David Roland Otts, Beth Anne Lange, Brenda Marie Nelson, Earl David Brock, Martha Lillian Tate
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Patent number: 6749860Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles including non-aqueous compositions for protecting the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include emollients, viscosity enhancers and extracted botanical actives.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David John Tyrrell, Chantel Spring Buhrow, Beth Anne Lange, Duane Gerard Krzysik, Earl David Brock, James Louis Cahall, Samuel Qcheng Lin, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf, Uma Santhanan
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Publication number: 20030105445Abstract: A breast pad assembly is disclosed wherein one face of the breast pad which faces the breast during use contains a composition comprising a skin benefit ingredient for improving the skin health of a woman's breast and nipple skin. In one embodiment of the invention, the skin health benefit ingredient comprises omega-3 fatty acids which can replace lipids lost from the breast and nipple during breast feeding. The omega-3 fatty acids can also be ingested by the infant to improve systemic development in the infant. In another embodiment, the skin benefit ingredient comprises omega-3 fatty acids and essential fatty acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2001Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Beth Anne Lange, David John Tyrrell, Duane Gerard Krzysik, John Edward Laabs, Bruce Scott Williamson
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Publication number: 20030077962Abstract: A skin barrier-enhancing tissue product, such as facial tissue, bath tissue or paper towels and the like, can be made by applying, on the surface(s) of the tissue, a lipid-enriched melted oil based-hydrophobic composition comprising a natural fat or oil, a sterol or sterol derivative, an emulsifying surfactant having an HLB range from about 3 to about 6, a humectant, an emollient, a wax, and a viscosity enhancer, and thereafter resolidifying the composition to form a distribution of solid composition on the surface(s) of the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, Brenda Marie Nelson, Beth Anne Lange, David Roland Otts
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Patent number: 6534074Abstract: A superior skin barrier enhancing body facing material, such as a body side liner on an absorbent article, can be made by applying, on the outer surface of the body facing material, a lipid-enriched hydrophobic composition comprising a natural fat or oil, a sterol or sterol derivative, an emulsifying surfactant, a humectant, an emollient, a wax, and a viscosity enhancer, and thereafter resolidifying the composition to form a distribution of solid composition on the outer surface of the body facing material.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, David Roland Otts, Beth Anne Lange, Brenda Marie Nelson
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Patent number: 6503526Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting and enhancing the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include natural fats, natural oils, sterols or sterol derivatives, emollients, solidifying agents and viscosity enhancers.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, David Roland Otts, Beth Anne Lange, Brenda Marie Nelson, Earl David Brock, Martha Lillian Tate
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Patent number: 6503761Abstract: A system and method for removing contaminants from a surface. The system is designed to use particles having means thereon which are capable of selectively binding to a contaminant or contaminants of interest. The particles are applied to the surface whereupon the contaminants bind to the particle. When the particle is removed, the desired contaminants are also removed. Preferably, the present invention utilizes magnetic particles having iron therein. The particles may then be readily removed using magnets. The means for binding the contaminant to the particle preferably comprise a ligand or a charge specifically designed to remove the contaminant of interest. The particles may be included in a carrier to facilitate their application to the surface. The invention is especially useful for the removal of contaminants from skin.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David W. Koenig, Brenda M. Nelson, Beth Anne Lange
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Publication number: 20020183216Abstract: Novel skin cleansing formulations are disclosed herein. The formulations comprise an anionic particles, microfibers, or compounds which dislodge contaminants from skin through electrostatic interactions. The anionic particles, compounds, or microfibers can easily be incorporated into various products for improved skin cleaning and removal of the contaminant from the skin. The anionic particles do not necessarily kill microbes on the skin, but dislodge them from the skin surface such that they and other contaminants can easily be removed away from the skin by a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: David W. Koenig, Beth Anne Lange, Bernard J. Minerath, Bruce S. Williamson
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Patent number: 6475197Abstract: A superior skin barrier enhancing body facing material on an absorbent article, can be made applying, on the outer surface of the body facing material, a melted lipid-enriched hydrophilic composition comprising a hydrophilic solvent, a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, a fatty alcohol (C14-C30 or greater), humectant, an oil-in-water emulsifying surfactant having an HLB range greater than 7, a sterol or sterol derivative, and a natural fat or oil, and thereafter resolidifying the composition to form a distribution of solid compositon on the outer surface of the body facing material.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1999Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, David Roland Otts, Beth Anne Lange, Brenda Marie Nelson
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Publication number: 20020136755Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles including non-aqueous compositions for protecting the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include emollients, viscosity enhancers and extracted botanical actives.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: David John Tyrrell, Chantel Spring Buhrow, Beth Anne Lange, Duane Gerard Krzysik, Earl David Brock, James Louis Cahall, Samuel Qcheng Lin, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf, Uma Santhanan
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Publication number: 20020119173Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided that includes petroleum jelly and an anti-irritant agent which achieves at least a 10% reduction of Interleukin-1 alpha in an EpiDerm™ Skin Culture Model. The agent may be a botanical active or a decoupling polymer. Particularly preferred botanicals are echinacea, yucca, green tea and willow herb.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2001Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Samuel Qcheng Lin, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf, Uma Santhanam, David Roland Otts, Beth Anne Lange, David John Tyrrell, Chantel Spring Buhrow
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Publication number: 20020120242Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting the skin barrier. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include hydrophilic solvents, high molecular weight polyethylene glycols, fatty alcohols, fatty acids and extracted botanical actives.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: David John Tyrrell, Chantel Spring Buhrow, Beth Anne Lange, Duane Gerard Krzysik, Earl David Brock, James Louis Cahall, Samuel Qcheng Lin, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf, Uma Santhanan
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Patent number: 6440437Abstract: A skin health enhancing soft wet wipe or wipe-type product, such as a baby wipe, an adult wipe, hand wipe, a face wipe, a cosmetic wipe, a household wipe, an industrial wipe, a personal cleansing wipe, cotton balls, cotton tipped swabs, and the like, can be made by combining the wipe or wipe-type product with an oil-in-water emulsion composition comprising a natural fat or oil, sterol or sterol derivative, humectant, emulsifying surfactant, and water.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2000Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, Beth Anne Lange, David Roland Otts, Brenda Marie Nelson
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Patent number: 6375961Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing cumic alcohol. The inventive compositions improve transglutaminase-1 and ceramide expression in skin cells, and enhance the cell uptake of glucose and ascorbic acid.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care (USA), division of Conopoco, Inc.Inventors: Robert Carson, Krupa Patel, Sreekumar Pillai, Stewart Paton Granger, Beth Anne Lange
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Patent number: 6287581Abstract: A superior skin barrier enhancing body facing material, such as a body side liner on an absorbent article, can be made by applying, on the outer surface of the body facing material, a lipid-enriched hydrophobic composition comprising a natural fat or oil, a sterol or sterol derivative, an emulsifying surfactant, a humectant, an emollient, a wax, and a viscosity enhancer, and thereafter resolidifying the composition to form a distribution of solid composition on the outer surface of the body facing material.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1999Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, David Roland Otts, Beth Anne Lange, Brenda Marie Nelson
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Publication number: 20010014350Abstract: A superior skin barrier enhancing body facing material, such as a body side liner on an absorbent article, can be made by applying, on the outer surface of the body facing material, a lipid-enriched hydrophobic composition comprising a natural fat or oil, a sterol or sterol derivative, an emulsifying surfactant, a humectant, an emollient, a wax, and a viscosity enhancer, and thereafter resolidifying the composition to form a distribution of solid composition on the outer surface of the body facing material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2001Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventors: Duane Gerard Krzysik, David Roland Otts, Beth Anne Lange, Brenda Marie Nelson
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Patent number: 5985300Abstract: A cosmetic product is provided for delivery of skin actives through adhesive strips which concurrently remove keratotic plugs from skin pores. The product is a strip including a flexible substrate sheet onto which a composition containing an adhesive polymer is deposited. The composition is essentially a polymer of anionic, cationic, nonionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic variety which increases in tackiness upon being wetted, with wetting occurring just prior to application onto the skin thereby enhancing the composition's adhesivity. Skin agents delivered through the adhesive strip include vitamins, herbal extracts, alpha- and beta-hydroxycarboxylic acids, ceramides, anti-inflammatories, antimicrobials, vasoconstrictors, zinc salts and mixtures thereof. The strips are sealably enclosed within a pouch for purposes of moisture protection.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co.Inventors: Brian Andrew Crotty, Philip Edward Miner, Anthony Johnson, Alexander Paul Znaiden, Joseph Michael Corey, Anthony Vargas, Alan Joel Meyers, Beth Anne Lange
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Patent number: 5935596Abstract: A cosmetic product is provided for delivery of skin actives through adhesive strips which concurrently remove keratotic plugs from skin pores. The product is a strip including a flexible substrate sheet onto which a composition containing an adhesive polymer is deposited. The composition is essentially a polymer of anionic, cationic, nonionic, amphoteric or zwitterionic variety which increases in tackiness upon being wetted, with wetting occurring just prior to application onto the skin thereby enhancing the composition's adhesivity. Skin agents delivered through the adhesive strip include vitamins, herbal extracts, alpha- and beta-hydroxycarboxylic acids, ceramides, anti-inflammatories, antimicrobials, vasoconstrictors, zinc salts and mixtures thereof. The strips are sealably enclosed within a pouch for purposes of moisture protection.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1998Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co.Inventors: Brian Andrew Crotty, Philip Edward Miner, Anthony Johnson, Alexander Paul Znaiden, Joseph Michael Corey, Anthony Vargas, Alan Joel Meyers, Beth Anne Lange
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Patent number: 5690948Abstract: Gugulipid (a lipophilic ethyl acetate extract from C. mukul or C. wightii) and an alcoholic fraction of gugulipid as antisebum and/or antioxidant active in cosmetic skin care compositions and methods is disclosed. Gugulipid from C. mukul and its alcoholic fraction are capable of delivering dual benefit to the skin: controlling or preventing sebum secretion (oily skin conditions) and protecting the skin from free radical damage.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1997Date of Patent: November 25, 1997Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: John Patrick McCook, Joseph Michael Corey, Peter Ladislaus Dorogi, John Steven Bajor, Helen Elizabeth Knaggs, Beth Anne Lange, Erwin Sharpe