Patents by Inventor Irwin A. Palefsky

Irwin A. Palefsky 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).

  • SILICONE GEL-BASED COMPOSITIONS FOR WOUND HEALING AND SCAR REDUCTION
    Publication number: 20140023610
    Abstract: This invention is a composition comprising a cyclic siloxane, a silicone occlusive fluid, a silicone occlusive gel, and a silicone resin powder. The composition is useful for wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Irwin PALEFSKY, Ni'Kita WILSON
  • Silicone gel-based compositions for wound healing and scar reduction
    Patent number: 8563604
    Abstract: This invention is a composition comprising a cyclic siloxane, a silicone occlusive fluid, a silicone occlusive gel, and a silicone resin powder. The composition is useful for wound healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
    Inventors: Irwin Palefsky, Ni'Kita Wilson
  • Burn treatment composition and method
    Patent number: 8529966
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for treating topical burns with compositions comprising a silicone containing compound, a Vitamin E compound and a local anesthetic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Healing Skin LLC
    Inventors: Wanda Fontaine, Diane Madfes, Irwin Palefsky, Ni'kita Wilson
  • HIGH SPF SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20130028853
    Abstract: Methods and composition for the protection of an object from UV light are provided. For example, in certain aspects, the composition can include a plurality of photo stabilizers that enhance SPF values of the composition. Furthermore, the invention provides for the use of the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Kathryn Nurse, Ni'kita Wilson, Xiaodong (David) Lu, Irwin Palefsky
  • PERSONAL CARE FORMULATIONS CONTAINING ALKYL KETAL ESTERS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20110300083
    Abstract: Personal care formulations containing alkyl ketal esters having the structure wherein a is 0 or an integer of 1 to 12; b is 0 or 1; R2 is a divalent C1-8 group optionally substituted with up to 5 hydroxyl groups; and R1 is C1-6 alkyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: SEGETIS, INC.
    Inventors: Dorie J. YONTZ, Lee Richard RIETH, Nicholas MORANTE, Irwin PALEFSKY
  • Personal care composition containing bio-derived 1,3-propanediol and its conjugate esters
    Patent number: 8048920
    Abstract: Biodegradable personal care compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol are provided, and the 1,3-propanediol in the composition is biologically derived. The compositions exhibit a lower anthropogenic CO2 emission profile. Also provided are biodegradable personal care compositions comprising an ester of 1,3-propanediol. In these compositions, the ester can have at least 3% biobased carbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company, LLC
    Inventors: Melissa Joerger, Gyorgyi Fenyvesi, Raja Hari Poladi, Ann Wehner, Irwin A. Palefsky
  • BURN TREATMENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100112103
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for treating topical burns with compositions comprising a silicone containing compound, a Vitamin E compound and a local anesthetic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Healing Skin LLC
    Inventors: Wanda Fontaine, Diane Madfes, Irwin Palefsky, Ni'kita Wilson
  • SILICONE GEL-BASED COMPOSITIONS FOR WOUND HEALING AND SCAR REDUCTION
    Publication number: 20090143333
    Abstract: This invention is a composition comprising a cyclic siloxane, a silicone occlusive fluid, a silicone occlusive gel, and a silicone resin powder. The composition is useful for wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Irwin Palefsky, Ni'Kita Wilson
  • Microdermabrasion composition and kit
    Patent number: 7482314
    Abstract: A microdermabrasion composition is provided. The composition preferably has 2-60 weight percent surfactant, 5-60 weight percent volatile silicone oil, 8-50 weight percent anhydrous solvent, and 1-25 weight percent water soluble salt. The water soluble salt is most preferably sodium chloride. The composition is effective and safe for in-home microdermabrasion. A kit including such a microdermabrasion composition and an applicator sponge, and a method of microdermabrasion are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Orchid Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Pearl E. Grimes, Irwin Palefsky, Ken Klein, Ni'kita Wilson
  • NOVEL BURN TREATMENT COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20080206371
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel topical burn treatment compositions comprising a silicone containing compound, a Vitamin E compound and a local anesthetic. and their use in treating topical burns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: Healing Skin LLC
    Inventors: Wanda Fontaine, Diane Madfes, Irwin Palefsky, Ni'kita Wilson
  • Formulated tick and insect repellent compositions
    Publication number: 20070264297
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of tick- or insect-repellent formulated compositions containing dihydronepetalactone, a nepetalactam, a dihydronepetalactam and/or their respective derivatives, and one or more additives to provide a useful and effective means of delivering the composition in the manner and to the location as desired by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Mark A. Scialdone, Irwin Palefsky
  • Biodegradable compositions comprising renewably-based, biodegradable 1,3-propanediol
    Publication number: 20070241306
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are biodegradable compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said biodegradable composition has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic CO2 emissions to the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Ann Wehner, Gyorgyi Fenyvesi, Carl Muska, Joseph DeSalvo, Melissa Joerger, Robert Miller, Irwin Palefsky, Raja Hari Poladi
  • Personal care and cosmetic compositions comprising renewably-based, biodegradable 1,3-propanediol
    Publication number: 20070207113
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are personal care and cosmetic compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said personal care or cosmetic composition has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic CO2 emissions to the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Melissa Joerger, Gyorgyi Fenyvesi, Raja Hari Poladi, Irwin Palefsky, Ann Wehner
  • Use of Benzyl Nicotinate for Pain Relief
    Publication number: 20070141167
    Abstract: The invention is directed to novel topical compositions for relieving pain comprising benzyl nicotinate as well as methods of using these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Doctor Bronze Solar Potions, Inc
    Inventors: Anthony Tesoriero, Irwin Palefsky, Ni'Kita Wilson
  • Microdermabrasion composition and kit
    Publication number: 20040010269
    Abstract: A microdermabrasion composition is provided. The composition preferably has 2-60 weight percent surfactant, 5-60 weight percent volatile silicone oil, 8-50 weight percent anhydrous solvent, and 1-25 weight percent water soluble salt. The water soluble salt is most preferably sodium chloride. The composition is effective and safe for in-home microdermabrasion. A kit including such a microdermabrasion composition and an applicator sponge, and a method of microdermabrasion are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Pearl E. Grimes, Irwin Palefsky, Ken Klein, Ni?apos;kita Wilson
  • Sunless tanning cream
    Patent number: 6630130
    Abstract: A sunless tanning formulation is provided to impart a cosmetic coloring effect to skin. The formulation is particularly useful to camouflage the effects of vitiligo. The formulation has both makeup coloring components for instant coloring effect, and dihydroxyacetone for a lasting coloring effect. The formulation is a water-in-oil emulsion with water being the inner phase and oil being the outer phase. A method of camouflaging depigmented splotches resulting from vitiligo using dihydroxyacetone is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Inventors: Pearl Grimes, Irwin Palefsky, Ken Klein