Patents by Inventor Brian A. Crotty

Brian A. Crotty 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 compositions for treating itchy skin
    Patent number: 5614511
    Abstract: The invention is directed to controlling and alleviating itchiness of human skin. Itchiness is treated with a composition that includes inositol phosphate, particularly phytic acid and its salts, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, Brian A. Crotty, Anthony W. Johnson
  • Polyamino salts of alpha-hydroxyacids, alpha-ketoacids and related compounds
    Patent number: 5425938
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are described wherein .alpha.-hydroxyacids, .alpha.-ketoacids and related compounds are formed into amine salts through neutralization with a multi-amine functionalized polymer. Particularly preferred are glycolic acid and lactic acid salts of poly(ethylenimine).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, Anthony W. Johnson, Brian A. Crotty
  • Self-tanner cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5302378
    Abstract: A composition and method for self-tanning of skin is provided which includes an .alpha.-hydroxy substituted ketone or aldehyde such as dihydroxyacetone, an anionic silicone copolyol such as dimethicone copolyol phosphate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Advantageously, there may also be incorporated at least 15% propylene glycol to improve color intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co.
    Inventors: Brian A. Crotty, Philip D. Ziegler
  • Self-tanner cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5232688
    Abstract: A composition and method for self-tanning of skin is provided which includes an .alpha.-hydroxy substituted ketone or aldehyde such as dihydroxacetone, a polyacrylamide and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Advantageously, there may also be incorporated at least 15% propylene glycol to improve color intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip D. Ziegler, Brian A. Crotty