Patents by Inventor John V. Scimeca

John V. Scimeca 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: 8916180
    Abstract: A cosmetic treatment system is provided having ingredients that may prevent signs of aging, improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, and promote recovery from environmental stresses. The composition includes natural ingredients, including at least one ingredient or extract from rosemary; at least one ingredient or extract from Centella, Echinacea, Alpinia or mixtures thereof; a DNA repair enzyme; and at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The treatment system may further include a patch for applying the cosmetic ingredients and/or a packaging system for holding the components of the cosmetic treatment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: John V. Scimeca, Amy C. Zimmerman, Mark F. Mettler, Akiko Kudo, Yoko Kawasaki
  • Publication number: 20140186433
    Abstract: A cosmetic treatment system is provided having ingredients that may prevent signs of aging, improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, and promote recovery from environmental stresses. The composition includes natural ingredients, including at least one ingredient or extract from rosemary; at least one ingredient or extract from Centella, Echinacea, Alpinia or mixtures thereof; a DNA repair enzyme; and at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The treatment system may further include a patch for applying the cosmetic ingredients and/or a packaging system for holding the components of the cosmetic treatment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: John V. Scimeca, Amy C. Zimmerman, Mark F. Mettler, Akiko Kudo, Yoko Kawasaki
  • Patent number: 8697099
    Abstract: A cosmetic treatment system is provided having ingredients that may prevent signs of aging, improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, and promote recovery from environmental stresses. The composition includes natural ingredients, including at least one ingredient or extract from rosemary; at least one ingredient or extract from Centella, Echinacea, Alpinia or mixtures thereof; a DNA repair enzyme; and at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The treatment system may further include a patch for applying the cosmetic ingredients and/or a packaging system for holding the components of the cosmetic treatment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: John V. Scimeca, Amy C. Zimmerman, Mark F. Mettler, Akiko Kudo, Yoko Kawasaki
  • Patent number: 7959953
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided having ingredients that may prevent signs of aging, improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, and promote recovery from environmental stresses. The composition includes natural ingredients, including at least one ingredient or extract from rosemary; at least one ingredient or extract from Centella, Echinacea, Alpinia or mixtures thereof; a DNA repair enzyme; and at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Amy C. Zimmerman, John V. Scimeca
  • Publication number: 20100285080
    Abstract: A cosmetic treatment system is provided having ingredients that may prevent signs of aging, improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, and promote recovery from environmental stresses. The composition includes natural ingredients, including at least one ingredient or extract from rosemary; at least one ingredient or extract from Centella, Echinacea, Alpinia or mixtures thereof; a DNA repair enzyme; and at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The treatment system may further include a patch for applying the cosmetic ingredients and/or a packaging system for holding the components of the cosmetic treatment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: John V. Scimeca, Amy C. Zimmerman, Mark F. Mettler, Akiko Kudo, Yoko Kawasaki
  • Patent number: 7758878
    Abstract: A cosmetic treatment system is provided having ingredients that may prevent signs of aging, improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, and promote recovery from environmental stresses. The composition includes natural ingredients, including at least one ingredient or extract from rosemary; at least one ingredient or extract from Centella, Echinacea, Alpinia or mixtures thereof; a DNA repair enzyme; and at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The treatment system may further include a patch for applying the cosmetic ingredients and/or a packaging system for holding the components of the cosmetic treatment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: John V. Scimeca, Amy C. Zimmerman, Mark F. Mettler, Akiko Kudo, Yoko Kawasaki
  • Patent number: 7588785
    Abstract: Methods of reducing cellular damage are described that include (a) administering to the mammal an oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a first antioxidant, and (b) administering to the mammal a topical dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a second antioxidant, wherein at least one of the first antioxidant and the second antioxidant comprises acerola concentrate. Methods of inhibiting free radical production, methods of scavenging free radicals, and kits for reducing cellular damage are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Gregory S. Evans, Gregory Grochoski, Russell K. Randolph, Lynne M. Connor, John V. Scimeca, Kevin W. Gellenbeck, James R. Mayne, Haeri Roh-Schmidt, Thomas J. Slaga, Margaret Hanausek-Walaszek, Zbigniew Walaszek
  • Patent number: 7429391
    Abstract: The present invention provides a holistic composition and method for reducing skin pigmentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Di Qu, John V. Scimeca, Louise M. Schneider, Jay R. Dittmer, Ronald J. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20080138393
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a water soluble spinach extract, compositions comprising a water soluble spinach extract, a liposome, a cardiolipin, and at least one antioxidant, compositions comprising a water soluble spinach extract, an extract of Arabidopsis thaliana or of the mustard (Brassica) plant, a liposome, a cardiolipin, and at least one antioxidant, processes for obtaining such compositions, and methods of using such compositions to repair damage to nuclear DNA, mitochondrial DNA, or both, prevent or decrease damage to such DNA from, for example, reactive oxygen species or 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine and/or to repair or prevent mitochondrial damage and loss of membrane fluidity are disclosed. Compositions of the present invention may be topically administered, orally administered or parenterally, such as administration by injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Jesse C. Leverett, Rodney M. Johnson, Stephen R. Missler, David J. Fast, Tom La, John V. Scimeca
  • Publication number: 20040131569
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the rate of skin exfoliation by incorporating a water-soluble Vitamin E derivative into a cosmetic composition that contains water and is suitable for application to mammalian skin. The composition has a pH from about 4.5 to 9 and can increase the rate of natural skin exfoliation by at least 10%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Louise M. Schneider, Melissa L. Hundey, John V. Scimeca
  • Patent number: 6645514
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the rate of skin exfoliation by incorporating a water-soluble Vitamin E derivative into a cosmetic composition that contains water and is suitable for application to mammalian skin. The composition has a pH from about 4.5 to 9 and can increase the rate of natural skin exfoliation by at least 10%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Access Business Group International, LLC
    Inventors: Louise M. Schneider, Melissa L. Hundey, John V. Scimeca
  • Patent number: 6461635
    Abstract: A composition, comprising panthenol or a derivative thereof, chitosan or a derivative thereof, and a carrier, wherein the composition forms a barrier that enhances the removal of an object having an adhesive-containing surface from a another surface to which the composition is applied without substantially interfering with the ability of the adhesive to adhere to the other surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Amy C. Zimmerman, John V. Scimeca
  • Publication number: 20020115638
    Abstract: A composition comprising panthenol or a derivative thereof, chitosan or a derivative thereof, and a carrier, wherein the composition forms a barrier that enhances the removal of an object having an adhesive-containing surface from a another surface to which the composition is applied without substantially interfering with the ability of the adhesive to adhere to the other surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Amway Corporation
    Inventors: Amy C. Zimmerman, John V. Scimeca
  • Patent number: 6391334
    Abstract: A composition comprising panthenol or a derivative thereof, chitosan or a derivative thereof, and a carrier, wherein the composition forms a barrier that enhances the removal of an object having an adhesive-containing surface from a another surface to which the composition is applied without substantially interfering with the ability of the adhesive to adhere to the other surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Amway Corporation
    Inventors: Amy C. Zimmerman, John V. Scimeca