Patents by Inventor Hansjurgen Driller

Hansjurgen 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).

  • 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 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 Filters
    Publication number: 20080038213
    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: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Christophe Carola, Frank Pfluecker, Herwig Buchholz, Hansjurgen Driller, Hans Neunhoeffer, Evgeniy Blyumin
  • Uv filters in powder form
    Publication number: 20070196290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to UV filters in powder form, obtainable by spray-drying or freeze-drying a dispersion comprising UV filters, processes for the preparation of UV filters in powder form, and compositions comprising UV filters in powder form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Frank Pflucker, Jorn Beck, Hansjurgen Driller
  • Formulation assistants
    Publication number: 20070141014
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I), where R1, R2 and R3 may be identical or different and are selected from: straight-chain or branched C1- to C24-alkyl groups, straight-chain or branched C3- to C24-alkenyl groups, straight-chain or branched C1- to C24-hydroxyalkyl groups, where the hydroxyl group may be bonded to a primary or secondary carbon atom of the chain and furthermore the alkyl chain may also be interrupted by oxygen, and/or C3- to C10-cycloalkyl groups and/or C3- to C12-cycloalkenyl groups, where the rings may in each case also be bridged by (CH2)n groups, where n=1 to 3, as formulation assistants for the preparation of cosmetic or dermatological compositions, to corresponding novel compounds, and to the preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Frank Pflucker, Hans-Werner Grunewald, Hansjurgen Driller, Michael Schwarz
  • Method of tanning human body by mysting or immersion at elevated temperature
    Publication number: 20070079754
    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: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Sabine Hitzel, Hansjurgen Driller, Herwig Buchholz, Silke Hornung, Francois Marchio, Frank Pflucker, Ralf Rosskopf
  • 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
  • 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
  • Use of ectone or ectone derivatives for oral care
    Publication number: 20030190292
    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. Said compounds can be used advantageously in a preparation suitable for oral care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Joachim Bunger, Hansjurgen Driller, Olaf den Hollander
  • Composition containing at least one aryl oxime and at least one active substance for treating acne and the use thereof
    Publication number: 20030187034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Joachim Bunger, Hansjurgen Driller, Michael Schwarz, Wolfgang Wohlrab
  • Use of aryl oximes for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of erythema formation and/or inflammatory reaction of the skin
    Publication number: 20030157037
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one aryl oxime of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Joachim Bunger, Hansjurgen Driller, Michael Schwarz, Wolfgang Wohlrab
  • Packaging system for cosmetic formulations
    Publication number: 20030048693
    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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Buenger, Hansjurgen Driller, Jutta Zur Lange, Annette Wagner
  • 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
  • STABLE COSMETIC FORMULATION CONTAINING BUTYLMETHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE
    Publication number: 20020150599
    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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: THEKLA KURZ, HANSJURGEN DRILLER, SABINE HITZEL, DOROTHEE WILLE
  • 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
    Publication number: 20010021388
    Abstract: Cosmetic preparations for the care of aged, dry or irritated skin are prepared using a compound of the formula Ia or Ib 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Publication date: September 13, 2001
    Inventors: Lothar Motitschke, Hansjurgen 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
  • Ectoin and ectoin derivatives as moisturizers in cosmetics
    Patent number: 6060071
    Abstract: Cosmetic preparations for the care of aged, dry or irritated skin are prepared using a compound of the formula Ia or Ib ##STR1##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Lothar Motitschke, Hansjurgen Driller, Erwin Galinski