Patents by Inventor Gerard F. M. J. Cauwenbergh

Gerard F. M. J. Cauwenbergh 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).

  • Methods for altering hair growth and hair pigmentation by apoptosis in the follicular papillae and compositions therefor
    Patent number: 6407056
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes serine proteases and their ability to induce programmed cell death and apoptosis in the follicular papillae to affect changes in mammalian hair growth and hair pigmentation. Also described are compositions which have an agent with a portion of similar structure to a portion of the trypsin molecule, allowing said agent to induce programmed cell death and apoptosis in the same manner as trypsin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Miri Seiberg, Stanley S. Shapiro, Gerard F. M. J. Cauwenbergh, Stephen J. Wisniewski
  • Agents for preserving or restoring the soundness of the skin
    Patent number: 5612347
    Abstract: Agents for preserving or restoring the soundness of the skin by administering a serotonin antagonist which in particular is a compound of formula ##STR1## a salt or a stereoisomeric forms thereof; wherein Q is ##STR2## and R.sup.1 is --X--Ar (c), ##STR3## the agent of formula (I) preferably being ketanserin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.
    Inventors: Gerard F. M. J. Cauwenbergh, Marc J. De Brabander
  • Method of topically treating acne vulgaris, hyperkeratotic dermatoses, and photo-aging of the skin
    Patent number: 5476852
    Abstract: A method of topically treating subjects suffering from acne, hyperkeratotic dermatoses and photo-aging of the skin, by administering to the skin of said subjects an effective amount of the antifungal compound ketoconazole and a retinoid is disclosed. Compositions comprising an inert carrier and as active ingredients the compound ketoconazole and a retinoid are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.
    Inventor: Gerard F. M. J. Cauwenbergh
  • Agent for use as an anti-irritant
    Patent number: 5476853
    Abstract: The use of a compound having the formula ##STR1## or a cosmetically acceptable acid addition salt form thereof, for preventing or reducing irritation or itching of the skin of human beings; cosmetic compositions comprising said agents, processes for preparing said compositions, and a method of preventing or reducing irritation or itching of the skin of human beings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.
    Inventor: Gerard F. M. J. Cauwenbergh