Patents by Inventor Howard Murad

Howard Murad 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: 8318140
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of promoting hair growth in a patient. The method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a sugar compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan in the patient, a primary antioxidant component, at least one amino acid component, and one or more transition metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Murad Inc.
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20100278759
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion topical delivery system comprising an oil phase; an aqueous phase; phenoxyethanol; an effective exfoliatingamount of a hydrophobic hydroxycarboxylic acid; a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB of from about 7 to about 10; and at least one skin-supporting ordermatopharmaceutically active agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20090105191
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dermatocosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds obtained from Durio zibethinus and their use in increasing phase angle and reducing the signs and appearance of photoaging and biological aging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20090093440
    Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-functional topical delivery systems for providing long-lasting delivery of fragrance as. well as skin-supporting and/or pharmaceutically active ingredients comprising (i) an oil phase; (ii) an aqueous phase; (iii) phenoxyethanol at a concentration of from about 2.0% to about 2.7% based on the total weight of the composition; (iv) an effective exfoliating amount of a hydrophobic hydroxycarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of orthohydroxybenzoic acid, hydroxycarboxylic acids containing a C12-C24 fatty acid esterified to the alpha carbon hydroxyl group, hydroxycarboxylic acids containing a C12-C24 fatty alcohol esterified to a carboxyl group; (v) a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB of from about 7 to about 10; (vi) a fragrance composition; and (vii) at least one skin-supporting or dermatopharmaceutically active agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20090069638
    Abstract: A method for achieving and maintaining an optimized cellular water homeostasis and good connective tissue health in humans, where cellular water homeostasis is expressed as the ratio of intercellular water (“ICW”) content to extracellular water (“ECW”) content homeostasis comprising the steps of (i) taking a first set of measurements of two or more of ICW, ECW and total body water (“TBW”) contend; (ii) comparing the first set of measurements against a predetermined set of values associated with a population of people; (iii) administering an initial dosing of a first composition comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of an amino acid/phospholipid pairing (“AAPP”); (iv) taking a follow-up set of measurements of two or more of TBW, ICW and/or ECW after the initial dosing; (v) comparing the follow-up set of measurements against the predetermined set of population values; (vi) administering a follow-up dosing of a follow-up composition comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of an AAPP; (vii) repeatin
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20090041856
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of promoting hair growth in a patient. The method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a sugar compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan in the patient, a primary antioxidant component, at least one amino acid component, and one or more transition metals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Patent number: 7452527
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of promoting hair growth in a patient. The method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a sugar compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan in the patient, a primary antioxidant component, at least one amino acid component, and one or more transition metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Murad, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20060166855
    Abstract: A fragrance delivery systems for use in personal care and personal hygiene articles, such as perfumes and colognes. The fragrance delivery systems includes (i) a fragrant component; a carboxylic acid or a salt or ester thereof, wherein the carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of an ?-hydroxy acid, a ?-hydroxy acid, or a poly-hydroxy acid; (ii) phenoxyethanol; and (iii) ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Patent number: 7018660
    Abstract: This application relates to a stable pharmaceutical composition and methods for the cleansing of skin to facilitate the prevention, treatment, and management of skin conditions, such as seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, folliculitis, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, acne, impetigo and other inflammatory skin conditions, and the like, including a sufficient amount of an acidic component of a hydroxyacid or tannic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to exfoliate a portion of the skin, a sufficient amount of stabilized hydrogen peroxide to facilitate cleansing of the skin without substantial irritation thereof, and an antimicrobial agent including at least one of an antibacterial agent, antimicrobial agent, antiviral agent, anthelmintic, or a combination thereof, in an amount sufficient to inhibit or reduce microorganisms on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20060051429
    Abstract: This application relates to a stable pharmaceutical composition and methods for the cleaning of skin to facilitate the prevention, treatment, and management of skin conditions, such as seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, folliculitis, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, acne, impetigo and other inflammatory skin conditions, and the like, including a sufficient amount of an acidic component of a hydroxyacid or tannic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to exfoliate a portion of the skin, a sufficient amount of stabilized hydrogen peroxide to facilitate cleansing of the skin without substantial irritation thereof, and an antimicrobial agent including at least one of an antibacterial agent, antimicrobial agent, antiviral agent, anthelmintic, or a combination thereof, in an amount sufficient to inhibit or reduce microorganisms on the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20060024339
    Abstract: A method is provided for managing redness of skin associated with a dermatological condition, the method comprising topically administering to the skin of a patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising an extract of goji berries. The pharmaceutical composition used in the methods of the invention can further comprise at least one carboxylic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20050261367
    Abstract: A method is provided for treating a dermatological condition in a patient. The method includes (a) measuring the intracellular water content of the patient to provide an initial intracellular water content measurement; (b) administering to the patient at least one active agent; (c) re-measuring the intracellular water content of the patient to provide a post-treatment intracellular water content measurement; and (d) repeating steps (b) and (c) until the post-treatment intracellular water content measurement is greater than the initial intracellular water content measurement. A method is also provided for treating other health-related conditions in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20050129787
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for managing connective tissue disorders in a patient, a sugar compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan, a primary antioxidant component, at least one amino acid component, at least one transition metal component, at least one moisturizing agent, at least one fatty acid. In a preferred embodiment, the composition for topical administration to the patient's skin further included hydrogen peroxide in an amount sufficient to cleanse the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20050043274
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising (1) a compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan in a patient; (2) a primary antioxidant component; (3) at least one amino acid component; and (4) one or more of lecithin, phosphatidyl choline, or choline and methods for lowering blood pressure and/or pulse rate in a patient by administering to the patient the pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Patent number: 6800292
    Abstract: This application relates to dermatological agents for treating dermatological disorders. The dermatological agents include a therapeutically effective amount of at least one fruit extract in an amount sufficient to neutralize free radicals, a moisturizing agent in an amount sufficient to facilitate hydration of the skin, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Preferred fruit extracts include extracts from apricots, apples, peaches, pears, pineapples, papayas, pomegranates, cherries, kiwis, tangerines, grapes, and oranges. The most preferred extract is extract from pomegranate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20040191202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of promoting hair growth in a patient. The method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a sugar compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan in the patient, a primary antioxidant component, at least one amino acid component, and one or more transition metals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20040091548
    Abstract: This application relates to a pharmaceutical composition and methods for treating inflammatory skin conditions. The compositions include hydrogen peroxide, one or more moisturizing agents, and an anti-inflammatory agent. The pharmaceutical compositions may optionally include one or more exfoliants. The compositions can be used to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as dermatitis, including, but not limited to seborrheic dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis; psoriasis; folliculitis; rosacea; acne; impetigo; erysipelas; paronychia, erythrasma; and eczema.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Patent number: 6676977
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing or eliminating the appearance of cellulite. The method involves administering to a patient in need of treatment therapeutically effective amounts of a sugar compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan in the patient in an amount sufficient to thicken the skin, a primary antioxidant component in an amount sufficient to substantially inhibit the formation of collagenase and elastase, at least one amino acid component in an amount sufficient to assist in the thickening of the skin, and at least one transition metal component in an amount effective to bind collagen and elastic fibers and thicken skin so as to reduce or eliminate the appearance of cellulite. A preferred method of treatment further includes administering the components above in conjunction with a vascular dilator to improve blood supply to the skin and/or a fat burner to reduce absorption or digestion of fat in the digestive tract or to prevent the production of fat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Patent number: 6673374
    Abstract: This application relates to a pharmaceutical composition and methods for treating inflammatory skin conditions. The compositions include hydrogen peroxide, one or more moisturizing agents, and an anti-inflammatory agent. The pharmaceutical compositions may optionally include one or more exfoliants. The compositions can be used to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as dermatitis, including, but not limited to seborrheic dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis; psoriasis; folliculitis; rosacea; acne; impetigo; erysipelas; paronychia, erythrasma; and eczema.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Publication number: 20030224071
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for managing connective tissue disorders in a patient, a sugar compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan, a primary antioxidant component, at least one amino acid component, at least one transition metal component, at least one moisturizing agent, at least one fatty acid. In a preferred embodiment, the composition for topical administration to the patient's skin further included hydrogen peroxide in an amount sufficient to cleanse the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Howard Murad