Patents by Inventor Joachim Buenger

Joachim Buenger 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 compatible solutes for inhibiting the release of ceramides
    Patent number: 7981899
    Abstract: Disclosed are the use of compatible solutes for inhibiting the release of ceramides or for the prophylaxis and protection of human skin against premature skin aging and for the prophylaxis and protection of human skin against wrinkling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Bünger, Jean Krutmann
  • Galenical formulation
    Patent number: 7345090
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I where R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meanings given in claim 1. The compound is suitable in particular for use in skin care compositions. They protect, firstly, against harmful oxidation reactions and, secondly, also act as UV filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit Beschraenkter Haftung
    Inventors: Frank Pfluecker, Joachim Buenger, Hans-Juergen Driller, Herwig Buchholz, Ralf Rosskopf
  • Use of ectoine or ectoine derivatives for oral care
    Patent number: 7048910
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Buenger, Hansjuergen Driller, Olaf den Hollander
  • Topical composition comprising at least one aryl oxime and bisabolol
    Publication number: 20050249761
    Abstract: The invention relates to a topical composition comprising at least one aryl oxime and bisabolol, to a mixture suitable for the preparation of the topical composition comprising at least one aryl oxime and bisabolol, and to a process for the preparation of this topical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Joachim Buenger, Alexandra Axt, Stefan Horstmann
  • Formulation comprising benzofuranone derivatives for protection against oxidative stress
    Patent number: 6903134
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one compound of formula (I). The cosmetics or pharmaceutical products are particularly suitable for the care of the skin in protecting against oxidative stress and ageing phenomena.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Pflücker, Herwig Buchholz, Ralf Rosskopf, Joachim Bünger
  • 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
  • Galenical formulation
    Publication number: 20040202624
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Frank Pfluecker, Joachim Buenger, Hans-Juergen Driller, Herwig Buchholz, Ralf Rosskopf
  • Ectoin or ection derivatives and surfactants
    Publication number: 20040047828
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds selected from the compounds of formulas (Ia) and (Ib), to the physiologically compatible slats of compounds of formulas (Ia) and (Ib), and to the stereoisomeric forms of the compounds of formulas (Ia) and (Ib), whereby R1, R2, R3, R4 and n have the meanings cited in Claim Nr. 1. The compounds are used for producing a cosmetic formulation. The compounds are, for example, advantageously used for protecting cells, proteins and/or biomembranes of the human skin, for protecting the microflora of the human skin, for stabilizing the skin barrier, and/or for ameliorating effects of surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Buenger, Hans-Juergen Driller, Roland Martin
  • 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 ectoine or ectoine derivatives in cosmetic formulations
    Patent number: 6602514
    Abstract: The use of one or more compounds chosen from the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib the physiologically compatible salts of the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib and the stereoisomeric forms of the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib, where R1, R2, R3, R4 and n have the meanings given in claim 1, for the preparation of a cosmetic formulation is advantageously suitable, e.g., for protecting cells, proteins and/or biomembranes of the human skin, for protecting the microflora of the human skin, and/or for stabilizing the skin barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Bünger, Hans-Jürgen Driller, Roland Martin
  • 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
  • Galenical formulation
    Publication number: 20020106338
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Frank Pfluecker, Joachim Buenger, Hans-Juergen Driller, Herwig Buchholz, Ralf Rosskopf