Patents by Inventor John D Dreher

John D Dreher 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).

  • Transparent concealing cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 7794740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising (a) a transparent component; and (b) a non-interference platelet component having an average particle size of 25? or less, the platelet exhibiting a light transmission value of about 20% to about 70%, and a light reflectance value of about 10% to about 20%. The compositions are useful in providing effective but sheer concealment to skin flaws, without the necessity of using large amounts of metal oxide pigments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc
    Inventors: Isaac D Cohen, Maryanne Ivanjesku, Yelena Mikhaylova, John D Dreher, Sharon Mesfen
  • Transparent concealing cosmetic compositions
    Publication number: 20040120908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising (a)a transparent component; and (b) a non-interference platelet component having an average particle size of 25&mgr; or less, the platelet exhibiting a light transmission value of about 20% to about 70%, and a light reflectance value of about 10% to about 20%. The compositions are useful in providing effective but sheer concealment to skin flaws, without the necessity of using large amounts of metal oxide pigments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Isaac D. Cohen, Maryanne Ivanjesku, Yelena Mikhaylova, John D. Dreher, Sharon Mesfen
  • Optical makeup compositon
    Publication number: 20030157041
    Abstract: The invention relates to method of reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the skin, which comprises applying to the skin a makeup composition comprising an interference pigment having a blue or violet reflectance, combined with at least one metal oxide pigment. The invention also provides a makeup composition comprising an interference pigment having a blue or violet reflectance, combined with at least one metal oxide pigment and an inorganic, non-matte, non-spherical powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2000
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventor: John D. Dreher
  • Fluid-to-powder compositions
    Publication number: 20030072780
    Abstract: The invention relates to fluid-to-powder cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions for topical application to skin, the composition comprising at least one polyflurorinated solvent gelled with a fumed silica.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Mirela Cristina Ionita-Manzatu, Jennifer Oko, John D. Dreher, Rachel J. Painter, Isaac D. Cohen
  • Stable water-in-oil emulsion system
    Patent number: 5599533
    Abstract: Disclosed is a stable water-in-oil emulsion system formed of an organopolysiloxane elastomer, a vehicle in which the elastomer is dispersed or dispersible, a stabilizing agent, a surfactant and an aqueous component and a process for forming the stable water-in-oil emulsion. The stabilized water-in-oil emulsion is useful in personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Estee Lauder, Inc.
    Inventors: George J. Stepniewski, Richard A. Konik, John D. Dreher, Gheorghe Cioca, Isaac D. Cohen