Patents by Inventor Hansjürgen Driller

Hansjürgen Driller 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).

  • Monosubstituted urea derivatives as a self-tanning substance
    Patent number: 11234914
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of monosubstiuted urea derivatives of the formula I as self-tanning substance, for increasing melanin synthesis, for improving melanin transport and/or improving the distribution of melanin in suprabasal layers, and to preparations comprising these urea derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Julian Osthoff, Hansjuergen Driller, Christophe Carola, Robin Back, Michael Krohn
  • Beta-Hydroxyketones as topical active ingredients for the prevention or treatment of photodermatoses
    Publication number: 20200237685
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific ?-hydroxyketones of the formula (I) for use in the prevention and/or treatment of photodermatoses and to the use of specific ?-hydroxyketones of the formula (I) as active ingredient in typical compositions for the prevention and/or non-therapeutic treatment of photodermatoses, in particular of polymorphic light eruption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Christophe CAROLA, Lilia HEIDER, Marina LEFORT, Hansjuergen DRILLER
  • Beta-hydroxyketones as topical active ingredients for the prevention or treatment of photodermatoses
    Patent number: 10660867
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific ?-hydroxyketones of the formula (I) for use in the prevention and/or treatment of photodermatoses and to the use of specific ?-hydroxyketones of the formula (I) as active ingredient in typical compositions for the prevention and/or non-therapeutic treatment of photodermatoses, in particular of polymorphic light eruption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Christophe Carola, Lilia Heider, Marina Lefort, Hansjuergen Driller
  • BARBITURIC ACID DERIVATIVES AS SELF-TANNING SUBSTANCES
    Publication number: 20200038306
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of barbituric acid derivatives of the formula I as self-tanning substance, for increasing melanin synthesis, for improving melanin transport and/or improving the distribution of melanin in superbasal layers, to preparations comprising these barbituric acid derivatives, and to specific barbituric acid derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Julian OSTHOFF, Hansjuergen DRILLER, Christophe CAROLA, Robin BACK, Michael KROHN
  • MONOSUBSTITUTED UREA DERIVATIVES AS A SELF-TANNING SUBSTANCE
    Publication number: 20200038304
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of monosubstiuted urea derivatives of the formula I as self-tanning substance, for increasing melanin synthesis, for improving melanin transport and/or improving the distribution of melanin in suprabasal layers, and to preparations comprising these urea derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Julian OSTHOFF, Hansjuergen DRILLER, Christophe CAROLA, Robin BACK, Michael KROHN
  • Beta-Hydroxyketones as topical active ingredients for the prevention or treatment of photodermatoses
    Publication number: 20180353442
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific ?-hydroxyketones of the formula (I) for use in the prevention and/or treatment of photodermatoses and to the use of specific ?-hydroxyketones of the formula (I) as active ingredient in typical compositions for the prevention and/or non-therapeutic treatment of photodermatoses, in particular of polymorphic light eruption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Christophe CAROLA, Lilia HEIDER, Marina LEFORT, Hansjuergen DRILLER
  • UV filters
    Patent number: 7863478
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) or (II), to compositions which comprise such compounds, to corresponding processes for the preparation of the compounds or the compositions comprising same, and to the use thereof as light-protection filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Christophe Carola, Frank Pfluecker, Herwig Buchholz, Hansjürgen Driller, Hans Neunhoeffer, Evgeniy V. Blyumin
  • Method of Increasing the Tanning Effect of Self-tanning Substances
    Publication number: 20100034760
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for enhancing the tanning action of at least one self-tanner substance by reducing or eliminating the presence of oxygen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Philipp Buehle, Hansjuergen Driller, Herwig Buchholz
  • Method of tanning human body by mysting or immersion at elevated temperature
    Patent number: 7592000
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of self-tanning substances for application to the human skin, with application taking place at elevated temperature, to corresponding methods of application to the human skin and to a cosmetic formulation which is suitable for said purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Sabine Hitzel, Hansjürgen Driller, Herwig Buchholz, Silke Hornung, Francois Marchio, Frank Pflücker, Ralf Rosskopf
  • UV FILTER CAPSULE CONTAINING AN AMINO-SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYBENZOPHENONE
    Publication number: 20090035238
    Abstract: The present invention relates to UV filter capsules comprising at least one aminosubstituted hydroxybenzophenone, to the use thereof for producing cosmetic or dermatological formulations and preformulations, and to cosmetic or dermatological formulations which comprise the capsules, and to methods for the production thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Pfluecker, Hansjuergen Driller
  • Tanning Method
    Publication number: 20080166308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for tanning the human body and in particular for avoiding application edges during tanning, which is characterised in that at least one formulation comprising 0.1 to 1% by weight of at least one self-tanning agent substance is applied repeatedly, but at least once daily, to the human body or parts of the human body, and to a cosmetic formulation which is suitable for the said purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Frank Pfluecker, Sabine Hitzel, Hansjuergen Driller, Silke Hornung, Heike Schuchmann
  • Use of ectoine or ectoine derivatives for oral care
    Patent number: 7048910
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds selected from compounds of formulae Ia and Ib, the physiologically compatible salts of compounds of formula Ia and Ib and the stereoisomer forms of compounds of formula La and Ib, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and n have the meaning cited in claim 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Buenger, Hansjuergen Driller, Olaf den Hollander
  • Packaging system for cosmetic formulations
    Patent number: 6817753
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging system for the in-situ preparation of cosmetic formulations which has a micromixer. This micromixer can be connected to one or more stock chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft MIT Beschraenkter Haftung
    Inventors: Joachim Buenger, Hansjürgen Driller, Jutta Zur Lange, Annette Wagner
  • Conjugate, its preparation and use
    Patent number: 6685924
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conjugate which can be used for preparing dermatological and cosmetic compositions. The invention also relates to processes for preparing such conjugate and to its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Herwig Buchholz, Ralf Anselmann, Hansjuergen Driller, Michael Kirschbaum, Frank Pflücker
  • Galenic formulation containing biotin
    Patent number: 6660251
    Abstract: The invention relates to galenic formulations which contain a) one or more compounds selected from biotin, its physiologically compatible salts, biotin esters and the steroisomeric forms of these compounds; and b) one or more compounds selected from urea and urea derivatives. The above formulations are suitable for use as topically administered formulations for the cosmetic and/or medical treatment of the skin, hair and/or nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Bünger, Hansjürgen Driller, Wolfgang Wohlrab, Lothar Motitschke, Christoph Huschka, Reinhard Neubert
  • Sun-protection formulations active against herpes simplex viruses
    Patent number: 6500869
    Abstract: The invention relates to sun-protection formulations in solid or liquid form, containing organic and/or inorganic sunscreen filters having a prophylactic action against herpetic diseases of the skin, and to the use of said sun-screen formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft
    Inventors: Hansjürgen Driller, Sabine Hitzel
  • Stable cosmetic formulation containing butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane
    Patent number: 6491930
    Abstract: The invention relates e.g. to the use of aldehydes and/or ketones for improving the stability of cosmetic formulations containing butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane as organic light protection filters in conjunction with inorganic light protection filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft MIT
    Inventors: Thekla Kurz, HansJürgen Driller, Sabine Hitzel, Dorothee Wille
  • Conjugate, its preparation and use
    Publication number: 20020150600
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conjugate which can be used for preparing dermatological and cosmetic compositions. The invention also relates to processes for preparing such conjugate and to its use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Herwig Buchholz, Ralf Anselmann, Hansjuergen Driller, Michael Kirschbaum, Frank Pflucker
  • Ectoin and ectoin derivatives as moisturizers in cosmetics
    Patent number: 6403112
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the tantomeric formula Ia or Ib and/or of a physiologically acceptable salt of the compound of the formula Ia or Ib and/or of a sterio-isomeric form of the compound of the formula Ia or Ib. R1 can be: a) a hydrogen atom or b) C1-C4)-alkyl. R2 can be: a) a hydrogen atom, b) —COOH, c) d) in which R5 is 1) a hydrogen atom, 2) (C1-C4)-alkyl 3) an amino acid radical, 4) a dipeptide radical or 5) a tripeptide radical. R3 and R4 independently of one another can be: a) a hydrogen atom or b) —OH, and n is the number 1, 2 or 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschrankter
    Inventors: Lothar Motitschke, Hansjürgen Driller, Erwin Galinski
  • Ectoin and ectoin derivatives as moisturizers in cosmetics
    Patent number: 6267973
    Abstract: Cosmetic preparations for the care of aged, dry or irritated skin are prepared using a compound of the formula Ia or Ib
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft
    Inventors: Lothar Motitschke, Hansjürgen Driller, Erwin Galinski