Patents by Inventor George H. Michel

George H. Michel 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).

  • Patent number: 5827884
    Abstract: A dermatological treatment and composition therefor are described for periodic and effective maintenance of a skin peel patient's subsequent skin condition. The treatment does not use radiation, can be performed quickly, is readily controlled by visual observation of the applied composition, and is self-limiting. The method includes forming a composition having a visualizing agent, a surfactant and an acid or acid equivalent dispersed in a carrier liquid, the concentration of the last not exceeding 30%; applying the composition to a predetermined area of the patient's skin in a quantity effective to result in a predetermined degree of mild exfoliation of the skin; determining degree of coverage of the area of skin by visual observation of extent of the visualizing agent; and maintaining the composition in contact with the area of skin for a period of time effective to result in the predetermined degree of exfoliation of the skin. Composition of this type are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: OMP Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Zein E. Obagi, George H. Michel
  • Patent number: 5166176
    Abstract: A composition is described for treating human skin of all races for a wide variety of skin ailments, including acne, blemishing, aging, sun damage, cancerous lesions and other problems associated with skin disorders. The composition comprises trichloroacetic acid, a surfactant having cell growth stimulatory properties and a humectant-emollient. The ratio of the ingredients can be varied to effect optimal treatment for a particular type of skin. The composition is used by being applied topically to the damaged skin region. Several days following treatment, the damaged area peels off, and a new layer of vibrant, evenly colored, healthy skin is apparent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Inventors: Zein E. Obagi, George H. Michel
  • Patent number: 4381293
    Abstract: This shaving composition comprises a water soluble polyethylene oxide polymer having a molecular weight of 400,000 or less, a tracking agent component, a preservative component, and an anti-caking component. This composition is solid in form and may be molded into a variety of shapes, some of which may be operably attached to a razor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1983
    Inventor: George H. Michel
  • Patent number: 4167559
    Abstract: A composition of natural food stuffs based mainly upon the extract of the Yucca plant and a protein is provided which acts as an oral cavity cleansing and breath deodorizing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1979
    Inventor: George H. Michel
  • Patent number: 4121940
    Abstract: An endodontic formula for continuous medication of root canals is provided comprising zinc oxide, titanium oxide, paraformaldehyde, vitreous carbon, hydrocortisone, and prednisolone, all of which may be mixed with a eugenol liquid for filling the root canal. Alternatively, the hydrocortisone and prednisolone may be omitted and the amount of zinc oxide may be used to take its place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1978
    Inventors: George H. Michel, Donald J. Sabol