Patents by Inventor Isabelle Grondin

Isabelle Grondin 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).

  • Use of an oil of the gourd family for inhibiting 5 alpha-reductase activity
    Patent number: 7238377
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least an oil derived from the seeds of the gourd family selected from the group consisting of Lagenaria, Luffa and Momordica, for preparing a composition designed to inhibit 5?-reductase activity, and the use of said oil for preparing a composition for treating prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic adenoma, acne, hyperseborrhea, alopecia, and hirsutism. The invention also concerns cosmetic treatment methods, in particular for greasy skin. The invention further concerns the use of at least an oil derived from seeds of the gourd family in a nutritional food composition for humans and/or animals as additive for inhibiting 5? reductase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Laboratoires Expanscience
    Inventors: Antoine Piccirilli, Jacqueline Smadja, Philippe Msika, Isabelle Grondin, Nathalie Piccardi
  • Use of at least an oil extracted from the seeds of the gourd family for preparing a composition for inhibiting 5$g(a)-reductase activity
    Publication number: 20040234632
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least an oil derived from the seeds of the gourd family selected from the group consisting of Lagenaria, Luffa and Momordica, for preparing a composition designed to inhibit 5&agr;-reductase activity, and the use of said oil for preparing a composition for treating prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic adenoma, acne, hyperseborrhea, alopecia, and hirsutism. The invention also concerns cosmetic treatment methods, in particular for greasy skin. The invention further concerns the use of at least an oil derived from seeds of the gourd family in a nutritional food composition for humans and/or animals as additive for inhibiting 5&agr; reductase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Antoine Piccirilli, Jacqueline Smadja, Philippe Msika, Isabelle Grondin, Nathalie Piccardi