Patents by Inventor Gheorghe Cioca

Gheorghe Cioca 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: 20060003017
    Abstract: The invention relates to structured water and its antioxidant activity. In addition, the present invention relates to antioxidants incorporated within the cluster structure of either electropositive (S water) or electronegative (I water). The structured water, having the antioxidant within its cluster structure, has a stabilizing effect on the antioxidant. In addition, the antioxidant activity inherent to structured water is enhanced by the presence of the antioxidant within its cluster structure. The present invention also includes methods of removing or reducing free radicals on the skin and thereby preventing the signs of skin aging and the risks of cancer associated with the presence of free radicals in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Vasile Ionita-Manzatu, Mirela Ionita-Manzatu, Gheorghe Cioca, Andrew Bevacqua
  • Patent number: 6958163
    Abstract: The invention relates to structured water and its antioxidant activity. In addition, the present invention relates to antioxidants incorporated within the cluster structure of either electropositive (S water) or electronegative (I water). The structured water, having the antioxidant within its cluster structure, has a stabilizing effect on the antioxidant. In addition, the antioxidant activity inherent to structured water is enhanced by the presence of the antioxidant within its cluster structure. The present invention also includes methods of removing or reducing free radicals on the skin and thereby preventing the signs of skin aging and the risks of cancer associated with the presence of free radicals in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Vasile Ionita-Manzatu, Mirela Ionita-Manzatu, Gheorghe Cioca, Andrew J. Bevacqua
  • Publication number: 20040198843
    Abstract: The invention relates to a water-thin emulsion comprising a non-phospholipid, non-ethoxylated pseudoemulsifier system, the system having a chemical composition with at least one hydrophobic moiety and at least one polar moiety, the size, shape and/or planar arrangement of the hydrophobic and polar moieties being asymmetrical with respect to each other. The emulsion of the invention is prepared by high-pressure homogenization of a crude oil and water emulsion containing the pseudoemulsifier. The emulsions require little or no traditional emulsifier to maintain stability, and are particularly useful in the preparation of multiple emulsions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Liliana George, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Gheorghe Cioca, Michelle Matathia, Charles Craig Tadlock
  • Patent number: 6777450
    Abstract: The invention relates to a water-thin emulsion comprising a non-phospholipid, non-ethoxylated pseudoemulsifier system, the system having a chemical composition with at least one hydrophobic moiety and at least one polar moiety, the size, shape and/or planar arrangement of the hydrophobic and polar moieties being asymmetrical with respect to each other. The emulsion of the invention is prepared by high-pressure homogenization of a crude oil and water emulsion containing the pseudoemulsifier. The emulsions require little or no traditional emulsifier to maintain stability, and are particularly useful in the preparation of multiple emulsions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Liliana George, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Gheorghe Cioca, Michelle Matathia, Charles Craig Tadlock
  • Patent number: 6753002
    Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic composition comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not substantially alter the color of the skin. The compositions of the invention can be used as color cosmetics and skin treatment products, to replenish the skin's natural fluorescent glow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Color Access Inc.
    Inventors: Liliana George, Joseph Gubernick, Gheorghe Cioca, Andrew J. Bevacqua
  • Publication number: 20030175228
    Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic composition comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not substantially alter the color of the skin. The compositions of the invention can be used as color cosmetics and skin treatment products, to replenish the skin's natural fluorescent glow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Liliana George, Joseph Gubernick, Gheorghe Cioca, Andrew J. Bevacqua
  • Patent number: 6592882
    Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic composition comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not substantially alter the color of the skin. The compositions of the invention can be used as color cosmetics and skin treatment products, to replenish the skin's natural fluorescent glow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Liliana George, Joseph Gubernick, Gheorghe Cioca, Andrew J. Bevacqua
  • Publication number: 20020197335
    Abstract: The invention relates to structured water and its antioxidant activity. In addition, the present invention relates to antioxidants incorporated within the cluster structure of either electropositive (S water) or electronegative (I water). The structured water, having the antioxidant within its cluster structure, has a stabilizing effect on the antioxidant. In addition, the antioxidant activity inherent to structured water is enhanced by the presence of the antioxidant within its cluster structure. The present invention also includes methods of removing or reducing free radicals on the skin and thereby preventing the signs of skin aging and the risks of cancer associated with the presence of free radicals in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Vasile Ionita-Manzatu, Mirela Ionita-Manzatu, Gheorghe Cioca, Andrew J. Bevacqua
  • Publication number: 20020187203
    Abstract: The invention relates to structured water and the ability to achieve antimicrobial activity when the structured water has two antimicrobial agents in its cluster structure. One of the two antimicrobial agents can be stabilizing agent for the other antimicrobial agent. Thus, the antimicrobial structured water contains a combination of positively charged ions having antimicrobial activity and a stabilizing agent present within its cluster structure. In particular, the present invention relates to potassium sorbate and ionic silver incorporated within the cluster structure of either electropositive (S water) or electronegative (I water). The structured water, having the stabilizing agent and the positively charged ions incorporated within the cluster structure of structured water acts as a preservative when used in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions. The structured water of the present invention also has a stabilizing effect on the antimicrobial activity of the ionic silver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Gheorghe Cioca, Mirela Cristina Ionita-Manzatu, Steven F. Schnittger, Vasile Ionita-Manzatu, Andrew J. Bevacqua
  • Patent number: 6451328
    Abstract: The invention relates to structured water and its antioxidant activity. In addition, the present invention relates to antioxidants incorporated within the cluster structure of either electropositive (S water) or electronegative (I water). The structured water, having the antioxidant within its cluster structure, has a stabilizing effect on the antioxidant. In addition, the antioxidant activity inherent to structured water is enhanced by the presence of the antioxidant within its cluster structure. The present invention also includes methods of removing or reducing free radicals on the skin and thereby preventing the signs of skin aging and the risks of cancer associated with the presence of free radicals in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Vasile Ionita-Manzatu, Mirela Ionita-Manzatu, Gheorghe Cioca, Andrew J. Bevacqua
  • Publication number: 20020012681
    Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic composition comprising a fluorescent-effective amount of at least one fluorescent mineral powder, in combination with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, wherein the powder, when the composition is applied, does not substantially alter the color of the skin. The compositions of the invention can be used as color cosmetics and skin treatment products, to replenish the skin's natural fluorescent glow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: LILIANA GEORGE, JOSEPH GUBERNICK, GHEORGHE CIOCA, ANDREW J. BEVACQUA
  • Patent number: 6306384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating skin damage which comprises applying to the skin a composition containing an effective amount of a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable compound capable of acting as an electron donor, simultaneously or substantially simultaneously with the application of a composition containing an effective amount of a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable compound capable of acting as an electron acceptor, whereby an exchange of electrons between the electron donor and electron acceptor results in generation of an electrical current on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: E-L Management Corp.
    Inventors: Konstantinos M. Lahanas, Daniela Toma, Joseph Gubernick, Gheorghe Cioca
  • Patent number: 6231874
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing a moisturizing effective amount of S water, as well as a method for enhancing the moisturization capacity of a skin care composition containing an aqueous component comprising incorporating S water as all or part of the aqueous component
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Gheorghe Cioca, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Joseph Gubernick, Nicolae Vrabie
  • Patent number: 6139855
    Abstract: The invention relates to composition having enhanced biological activity, the compositions comprising at least one structured water. In particular, the compositions contain a combination of I and S waters and a biologically active agent, in which the activity of the agent is increased relative to its activity in a non-structured water composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Gheorghe Cioca, Joseph Gubernick, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Nicolae Vrabie, Daniel H. Maes, Kenneth D. Marenus, Edward Pelle, Neelam Muizzuddin, Vasile Ionita-Manzatu, Mirela Cristina Ionita-Manzatu
  • Patent number: 6114424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to opalescent cosmetic compositions that are stable and suitable for topical application to human skin, and to methods for preparing and using such compositions. The compositions of the invention include (1) a hydrogenated indene-styrene-vinyltoluene polymer in an amount from about 0.1% by weight to about 50% by weight of the composition and (2) a carrier material in an amount from about 50% by weight to about 99.9% by weight of the composition. The opalescent composition may further contain a cosmetic material in an amount from about 0.5% by weight to about 20% by weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Estee Lauder, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos M. Lahanas, Daniela Toma, Gheorghe Cioca
  • Patent number: 6036965
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic skin or hair cleansing compositions comprising tourmaline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Gubernick, Gheorghe Cioca, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Charles Craig Tadlock
  • Patent number: 6033655
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising a magnetic metal species bound to an ion exchange resin as well as a method for preparing stable compositions of this type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: E-L Management Corp.
    Inventors: Konstantinos M. Lahanas, Joseph Gubernick, Gheorghe Cioca
  • Patent number: 5905265
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of improving skin condition by administering to the skin a physiologically acceptable substrate that is exposed to a magnetic vector potential field and that optionally contains information energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: EL Management Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph Gubernick, Gheorghe Cioca
  • Patent number: 5750125
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that are stable, solid, and clear and suitable for topical application to human skin and to methods for preparing and using such compositions. The compositions of the invention comprise dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal (DBMSA) and a refractory material having a refractive index of between about 1.50 and about 1.65.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Estee Lauder, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos M. Lahanas, Daniela Toma, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Gheorghe Cioca
  • Patent number: 5599533
    Abstract: Disclosed is a stable water-in-oil emulsion system formed of an organopolysiloxane elastomer, a vehicle in which the elastomer is dispersed or dispersible, a stabilizing agent, a surfactant and an aqueous component and a process for forming the stable water-in-oil emulsion. The stabilized water-in-oil emulsion is useful in personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Estee Lauder, Inc.
    Inventors: George J. Stepniewski, Richard A. Konik, John D. Dreher, Gheorghe Cioca, Isaac D. Cohen