Patents by Inventor Joachim W. Fluhr

Joachim W. Fluhr 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).

  • Skin barrier function and cohesion through enhanced stratum corneum acidification
    Publication number: 20030113312
    Abstract: The integrity, barrier function, cohesion and antimicrobial defense of the stratum corneum pH are improved by acidification, which is achieved by the application of low pH buffers, enzymes, phospholipids or salts with monovalent cations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Peter M. Elias, Kenneth R. Feingold, Joachim W. Fluhr, Theodora M. Mauro, Martin J. Behne
  • Neutralization of stratum corneum to treat hyperkeratotic skin lesions
    Publication number: 20030113352
    Abstract: Hyperkeratotic skin lesions are treated by the topical administration of inhibitors of hydrogen ion pumps, transporters, and antiporters, or buffers with a pH of 7.0 or greater, and inhibitors of physiological processes that generate free fatty acids from complex lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Peter M. Elias, Kenneth R. Feingold, Joachim W. Fluhr, Theodora M. Mauro, Martin J. Behne