Patents by Inventor James E. McShane

James E. McShane 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: 7078023
    Abstract: A pressurized aerosol and concentrate are described for treating moderate to severe foot and/or shoe odors. The aerosol contains micronized zinc oxide, a propellant and a solvent. Optionally, the aerosol may also contain a fragrance, a thickening agent and/or a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products Inc.
    Inventor: James E. McShane
  • Patent number: 6099825
    Abstract: A colored sunscreen emulsion which enables the user to more effectively protect against skin damage, by facilitating more complete and uniform coverage of the sunscreen on the skin, comprises:a) at least one particulate ultramarine pigment that imparts a color other than white to the sunscreen emulsion, in amounts such that when the sunscreen emulsion is rubbed into the skin, the color substantially disappears;b) at least one sunscreen active agent in an amount effective to protect skin against the actinic radiation of the sun;c) at least one emulsifier;d) sufficient water to form the colored emulsion; ande) optionally, one or more ingredients from one or more of the following classes: emollients, humectants, dry-feel agents, waterproofing agents, insect repellents, preservatives, antioxidants, chelating agents and fragrances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. McShane, Donathan G. Beasley, Brad Elliott, Thomas A. Meyer
  • Patent number: 5827506
    Abstract: Apparatus for simulating skin tanning comprises a receptacle containing a fluid comprising dihydroxyacetone, a receptacle containing a fluid comprising an amino acid, and dispensing means for simultaneously or sequentially providing desired amounts of dihydroxyacetone and amino acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. McShane, Carl Kaplan, Thomas A. Meyer
  • Patent number: 5009940
    Abstract: A shaped container having therein a water-soluble dyeing composition and a method of dyeing eggs using the shaped containers and a kit containing various shaped containers having therein different water-soluble dyeing compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. McShane
  • Patent number: 4967687
    Abstract: A shaped container of a size suitable having an insert having a face coated with a dry water-soluble dyeing composition and a method of dyeing eggs using said shaped containers and a kit containing various shaped containers, each having therein different dry water-soluble dyeing compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. McShane
  • Patent number: 4919954
    Abstract: A method of decorating the outside surface of a firm-rinded fruit of vines of the genus Cucurbita e.g. a pumpkin with a non-toxic, peelable film of predetermined design which comprises applying to the outer surface of said fruit at least one homogeneous film-forming composition containing a film-forming amount of a non-toxic polyvinyl alcohol polymer, a plasticizer, a volatile solvent ethanol and an amount of a colorant or a mixture of colorants sufficient to mask the color of said fruit, and allowing the solvent to evaporate thereby forming a non-toxic, peelable film of predetermined design on the surface of said fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. McShane
  • Patent number: 4853240
    Abstract: A shaped container having therein a water-soluble dyeing composition and a method of dyeing eggs using the shaped containers and a kit containing various shaped containers having therein different water-soluble dyeing compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. McShane
  • Patent number: 4664925
    Abstract: A means and compositions for pretreating whole intact eggs in a boiling solution at about pH 3.2-3.6 with a buffer, preferably cream of tarter, prior to dyeing and coating with a flavor fragrance.A kit for consumer use in treating, dyeing and adding a flavor fragrance is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. McShane
  • Patent number: 4434154
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for imparting artificial tan to human skin and shielding the skin from ultra-violet rays comprising dihydroxy acetone, octyl dimethyl PABA, water, oil, and surfactant. The composition has pH after compounding between 2.9 and 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1984
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. McShane