Patents by Inventor Brian Andrew Crotty

Brian Andrew 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).

  • Method and composition for skin lightening
    Patent number: 5858997
    Abstract: A method and composition is provided for treating skin to achieve lightening by employing an active of the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl, cycloalkyl and aryl radicals. Most preferred is acetaminophen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Andrew Crotty, Alexander Paul Znaiden, Anthony Johnson
  • Vitamin C delivery system
    Patent number: 5853741
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) solubilized by a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer in a carrier medium of a volatile siloxane. Aesthetic properties are also improved by the presence of the crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Paul Znaiden, Brian Andrew Crotty, Anthony Johnson
  • Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5824326
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes ferulic acid or its C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alcohol esters and dimethyl isosorbide in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Dimethyl isosorbide enhances skin lightening, antioxidant and other skin activities of ferulic acid and its esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Andrew Crotty, Alexander Paul Znaiden, Anthony Johnson
  • Skin treatment with alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acids of mixed chain length
    Patent number: 5814662
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid and a C.sub.16 -C.sub.20 alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid delivered in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Most preferred as the longer chain acids is a mixture fractionated from lanolin. The cosmetic composition can be employed in a method for treating dermatological disorders, chronoaging and environmental abuse. Preferably the composition is intended to inhibit or reduce the formation of wrinkles and sagging of skin while improving glow and firmness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Paul Znaiden, Brian Andrew Crotty, Anthony Johnson
  • Method and composition for skin lightening
    Patent number: 5766575
    Abstract: A method and composition is provided for treating skin to achieve lightening by employing an active of the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl or aryl groups radicals; andR.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl or aryl radicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Andrew Crotty, Alexander Paul Znaiden, Anthony Johnson
  • Vitamin C delivery system
    Patent number: 5750123
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) stabilized by dimethyl isosorbide in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Among the preferred carriers are polyols such as polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol and mixtures thereof. Aesthetic properties are improved by the presence of a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer and a volatile siloxane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Paul Znaiden, Brian Andrew Crotty, Anthony Johnson