Patents by Inventor John McMillan McIver

John McMillan McIver 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: 8618086
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Mitchell Anthony deLong, John McMillan McIver, Robert Scott Youngquist
  • Patent number: 8591874
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical skin care composition containing a safe and effective amount of a skin care active comprising agmatine, and its salt; a safe and effective amount of a first additional skin care active selected from the group consisting of BHT or BHA, hexamidine, cetyl pyridinium chloride, green tea catechins, phytosterols, ursolic acid, compounds derived from plant extracts, their salts and derivatives; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the agmatine composition. The present invention also relates to methods of using such agmatine compositions to regulate hair growth and the condition of mammalian skin. The methods generally comprise the step of topically applying the composition to the skin of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Erich Oblong, Sara Johnson McPhail, Shannon Christine McArthur, Charles Carson Bascom, David Joseph Eickhoff, John McMillan McIver
  • Patent number: 8541466
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Mitchell Anthony DeLong, John McMillan McIver, Robert Scott Youngquist
  • Patent number: 8481015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical skin care composition containing a safe and effective amount of a skin care active comprising agmatine, and its salt; a safe and effective amount of a first additional skin care active selected from the group consisting of BHT or BHA, hexamidine, cetyl pyridinium chloride, green tea catechins, phytosterols, ursolic acid, compounds derived from plant extracts, their salts and derivatives; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the agmatine composition. The present invention also relates to methods of using such agmatine compositions to regulate hair growth and the condition of mammalian skin. Said methods generally comprise the step of topically applying the composition to the skin of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Erich Oblong, Sara Johnson McPhail, Shannon Christine McArthur, Charles Carson Bascom, David Joseph Eickhoff, John McMillan McIver
  • Patent number: 8309788
    Abstract: The invention provides an absorbent article, at least a portion of which has a protease inhibitor incorporated therein to decrease the activity of proteases that may otherwise initiate or contribute to inflammation of the skin of a wearer of the article resulting in skin irritation or dermatitis. The article can further comprise a delivery system for releasably containing and delivering the protease inhibitor to at least a portion of the skin of the wearer. The delivery system can comprise a skin care composition and at least a portion of the composition, including the protease inhibitor, is automatically transferred from the article to the wearer's skin without manual intervention during normal usage of the article to form a defense against protease activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: Francis James Rourke, Scott Edward Osborne, Donald Carroll Roe, Todd Laurence Underiner, John McMillan McIver, Timothy Bates
  • Publication number: 20090286769
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mitchell Anthony DeLong, John McMillan McIver, Robert Scott Youngquist
  • Publication number: 20090131890
    Abstract: The invention provides an absorbent article, at least a portion of which has a protease inhibitor incorporated therein to decrease the activity of proteases that may otherwise initiate or contribute to inflammation of the skin of a wearer of the article resulting in skin irritation or dermatitis. The article can further comprise a delivery system for releasably containing and delivering the protease inhibitor to at least a portion of the skin of the wearer. The delivery system can comprise a skin care composition and at least a portion of the composition, including the protease inhibitor, is automatically transferred from the article to the wearer's skin without manual intervention during normal usage of the article to form a defense against protease activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Francis James Rourke, Scott Edward Osborne, Donald Carroll Roe, Todd Laurence Underiner, John McMillan Mciver, Timothy Bates
  • Publication number: 20080241078
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mitchell Anthony DeLong, John McMillan McIver, Robert Scott Youngquist
  • Publication number: 20080188505
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical skin care composition containing a safe and effective amount of a skin care active comprising agmatine, and its salt; a safe and effective amount of a first additional skin care active selected from the group consisting of BHT or BHA, hexamidine, cetyl pyridinium chloride, green tea catechins, phytosterols, ursolic acid, compounds derived from plant extracts, their salts and derivatives; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the agmatine composition. The present invention also relates to methods of using such agmatine compositions to regulate hair growth and the condition of mammalian skin. Said methods generally comprise the step of topically applying the composition to the skin of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: John Erich Oblong, Sara Johnson McPhail, Shannon Christine McArthur, Charles Carson Bascom, David Joseph Eickhoff, John McMillan McIver
  • Patent number: 7407987
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Mitchell Anthony deLong, John McMillan McIver, Robert Scott Youngquist
  • Patent number: 7388029
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Mitchell Anthony DeLong, John McMillan McIver, Robert Scott Youngquist
  • Patent number: 6723717
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel compounds of formula (A), wherein R1-R12, X and Y have the meanings given in the specification and compositions containing them which are particularly useful for treating hair loss in mammals, including arresting and/or reversing hair loss and promoting hair growth. The compounds described herein are cardiac-sparing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Inventors: Robert Scott Youngquist, John McMillan McIver
  • Publication number: 20030143186
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having the general formula:
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Todd Laurence Underiner, Renae Dianna Fossum, John McMillan McIver
  • Publication number: 20020172693
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Michell Anthony DeLong, John McMillan McIver, Robert Scott Youngquist
  • Publication number: 20020146439
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandins analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Mitchell Anthony DeLong, John McMillan McIver, Robert Scott Youngquist
  • Publication number: 20020037914
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventors: Mitchell Anthony Delong, John McMillan McIver, Robert Scott Youngquist
  • Publication number: 20020013294
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing 2-decarboxy-2-phosphinico prostaglandin derivatives. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth. Compositions containing 2-decarboxy-2-phosphinico prostaglandin derivatives can also be used to lower intraocular pressure and treat bone disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Mitchell Anthony DeLong, John McMillan McIver, Robert Scott Youngquist
  • Patent number: 6307049
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel compounds and compositions which are particularly useful for treating hair loss in mammals, including arresting and/or reversing hair loss and promoting hair growth. The present compounds and compositions may also be useful against a variety of disorders including, for example, multi-drug resistance, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cardiac injury, and neurological disorders, and may be useful for controlling parasites and invoking immunosuppression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: John McMillan McIver, Charles Raymond Degenhardt, David Joseph Eickhoff
  • Patent number: 6300341
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel compounds and compositions which are particularly useful for treating hair loss in mammals, including arresting and/or reversing hair loss and promoting hair growth. The present compounds and compositions may also be useful against a variety of disorders including, for example, multi-drug resistance, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cardiac injury, and neurological disorders, and may be useful for controlling parasites and invoking immunosuppression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: John McMillan McIver, Charles Raymond Degenhardt, David Joseph Eickhoff
  • Publication number: 20010012895
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel compounds and compositions which are particularly useful for treating hair loss in mammals, including arresting and/or reversing hair loss and promoting hair growth. The present compounds and compositions may also be useful against a variety of disorders including, for example, multi-drug resistance, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cardiac injury, and neurological disorders, and may be useful for controlling parasites and invoking immunosuppression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Inventors: John McMillan McIver, Charles Raymond Degenhardt, David Joseph Eickhoff