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).
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Patent number: 8916180Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: John V. Scimeca, Amy C. Zimmerman, Mark F. Mettler, Akiko Kudo, Yoko Kawasaki
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Publication number: 20140186433Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: John V. Scimeca, Amy C. Zimmerman, Mark F. Mettler, Akiko Kudo, Yoko Kawasaki
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Patent number: 8697099Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: John V. Scimeca, Amy C. Zimmerman, Mark F. Mettler, Akiko Kudo, Yoko Kawasaki
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Patent number: 7959953Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Amy C. Zimmerman, John V. Scimeca
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Publication number: 20100285080Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: John V. Scimeca, Amy C. Zimmerman, Mark F. Mettler, Akiko Kudo, Yoko Kawasaki
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Patent number: 7758878Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: John V. Scimeca, Amy C. Zimmerman, Mark F. Mettler, Akiko Kudo, Yoko Kawasaki
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Patent number: 7588785Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: 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
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Patent number: 7429391Abstract: The present invention provides a holistic composition and method for reducing skin pigmentation.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Di Qu, John V. Scimeca, Louise M. Schneider, Jay R. Dittmer, Ronald J. Sharpe
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Publication number: 20080138393Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Jesse C. Leverett, Rodney M. Johnson, Stephen R. Missler, David J. Fast, Tom La, John V. Scimeca
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Publication number: 20040131569Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Louise M. Schneider, Melissa L. Hundey, John V. Scimeca
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Patent number: 6645514Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Access Business Group International, LLCInventors: Louise M. Schneider, Melissa L. Hundey, John V. Scimeca
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Patent number: 6461635Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Amy C. Zimmerman, John V. Scimeca
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Publication number: 20020115638Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2002Publication date: August 22, 2002Applicant: Amway CorporationInventors: Amy C. Zimmerman, John V. Scimeca
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Patent number: 6391334Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 25, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Amway CorporationInventors: Amy C. Zimmerman, John V. Scimeca