Patents by Inventor Christopher John Elms

Christopher John Elms 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).

  • Publication number: 20250170043
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a kit comprising at least 2 compositions, the first compositions comprising: a. Retinoid b. Extract of Centella asiatica and the second composition comprising ingredients selected from the group consisting of ceramide, vitamin B, extract of Ophiopogonj aponicus and mixtures thereof. According to a further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a process of application of the kit of cosmetic compositions to skin by first applying the first composition and subsequently applying the second composition in one or more application events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Inventors: Mark Johnson, Michael David Bell, Yegor Doush, Jake Thomas Hicks, Christopher John Elms
  • Publication number: 20250152494
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a cosmetic composition comprising a retinoid, extract of Centella asiatica and a dipeptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Mark Johnson, Michael David Bell, Yegor Doush, Jake Thomas Hicks, Christopher John Elms
  • Patent number: 11896695
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion having a viscosity of between 15,000 cP (15 Pa-s) and 45,000 cP (45 Pa-s) at 23° C., having a pH of between 2 and 6 and comprising: (i) at least 1.6 wt. % of at least one cross-linked anionic polyelectrolyte resulting from the polymerisation of partially or completely salified 2-methyl 2-[(1-oxo 2-propenyl)amino]1-propane sulfonic acid, with at least one neutral monomer chosen from the N,N-dialkyl acrylamides, wherein each of the alkyl groups comprises between one and four carbon atoms, and at least one monomer of formula (B): wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl radical comprising eight to twenty carbon atoms and n represents a number greater than or equal to one and less than or equal to twenty, in the presence of at least one cross-linking agent; (ii) at least 4 wt. % of at least one polysorbate; (iii) at least 0.1 wt. % of at least one polysaccharide gum; and (iv) between 6 wt. % and 30 wt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
    Inventors: Jake Thomas Hicks, Marco Demurtas, Christopher John Elms, Paul James Tomlinson, Michael David Bell
  • Patent number: 11484486
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable carrier and a surfactant system consisting of: (i) an anionic surfactant; (ii) an amphoteric surfactant; and (iii) a non-ionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of the surfactant system, wherein the amphoteric surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 50% by weight of the surfactant system, wherein the non-ionic surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 45% (e.g. 43%) by weight of the surfactant system, and wherein the total amount of the surfactant system present in the cosmetic composition is from about 1.5% to about 25% by weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
    Inventors: Jamie Rowney, Christopher John Elms
  • Publication number: 20210196604
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable carrier and a surfactant system consisting of: (i) an anionic surfactant; (ii) an amphoteric surfactant; and (iii) a non-ionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of the surfactant system, wherein the amphoteric surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 50% by weight of the surfactant system, wherein the non-ionic surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 45% (e.g. 43%) by weight of the surfactant system, and wherein the total amount of the surfactant system present in the cosmetic composition is from about 1.5% to about 25% by weight of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Jamie Rowney, Christopher John Elms
  • Publication number: 20210161781
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion having a viscosity of between 15,000 cP (15 Pa-s) and 45,000 cP (45 Pa-s) at 23° C., having a pH of between 2 and 6 and comprising: (i) at least 1.6 wt. % of at least one cross-linked anionic polyelectrolyte resulting from the polymerisation of partially or completely salified 2-methyl 2-[(1-oxo 2-propenyl)amino]1-propane sulfonic acid, with at least one neutral monomer chosen from the N,N-dialkyl acrylamides, wherein each of the alkyl groups comprises between one and four carbon atoms, and at least one monomer of formula (B): wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl radical comprising eight to twenty carbon atoms and n represents a number greater than or equal to one and less than or equal to twenty, in the presence of at least one cross-linking agent; (ii) at least 4 wt. % of at least one polysorbate; (iii) at least 0.1 wt. % of at least one polysaccharide gum; and (iv) between 6 wt. % and 30 wt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Jake Thomas Hicks, Marco Demurtas, Christopher John Elms, Paul James Tomlinson, Michael David Bell
  • Publication number: 20210077375
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided an aqueous concentrated cosmetic composition comprising at least 20% water, at least 4.5% by weight of the composition of humectant, at least 8% of the composition of a peptide and high levels of a skin benefit active(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
    Inventors: Jake Thomas Hicks, Christopher John Elms, Michael David Bell