Patents by Inventor Jonas C. T. Wang

Jonas C. T. Wang 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: 7133717
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for transporting a molecule through a mammalian barrier membrane of at least one layer of cells comprising the steps of: ablating said membrane with an electric current from an array of treatment electrodes; and utilizing a driving force to move said molecule through said perforated membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony F. Coston, Ying Sun, Ralph W. Oakeson, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Jonas C. T. Wang
  • Patent number: 7113821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for transporting a molecule through a mammalian barrier membrane of at least one layer of cells comprising the steps of: ablating the membrane with an electric current from a treatment electrode; and utilizing a driving force to move the molecule through the perforated membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Sun, Ralph W. Oakeson, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Jonas C. T. Wang
  • Patent number: 6890553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an exothermic device for topically delivering an active agent comprising a liquid reservoir comprising water, a heating element comprising an oxidizable material, an oxygen-permeable outer-layer, an active agent, and a water-impermeable layer, wherein upon the rupturing of the liquid reservoir, the water contacts the heating element and the oxygen to create and exothermic reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Sun, Ralph W. Oakeson, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Jonas C. T. Wang
  • Patent number: 6678554
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for the delivery of an active agent through a body surface of a mammal comprising: (a) a housing with a delivery orifice through the housing; (b) a reservoir within the housing for containing the active where the reservoir is in communication with the delivery orifice; (c) an electrode within the reservoir where the electrode is capable of being in electronic communication with a current supply unit; and (d) a sensor within the reservoir where the sensor is capable of being in electronic communication with the current supply unit; wherein the current supply unit can modify an electric parameter at the electrode based upon feedback from the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Sun, Ralph W. Oakeson, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Jonas C. T. Wang
  • Publication number: 20030206932
    Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising an oil-in-water emulsion base containing retinoids and possessing good physical and chemical stability
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Jue-Chen Liu, Jonas C. T. Wang, Mohammed Yusuf, Norihiro Yamamoto, Satoshi Kazama, Christopher R. Stahl, Jean P. Holland, Kamran Mather, Margaret A. Aleles, Sachio Hamada, Curtis A. Cole, Stephen J. Wisniewski
  • Patent number: 6532386
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for transporting a compound through a barrier membrane of a mammal comprising: (a) a vessel having a membrane contacting surface, said surface having a plurality of exposed blades and a channel adjacent to said blades; (b) a reservoir in communication with said channels for storage of said compound; and (c) an electrode in communication with said reservoir, wherein the width of said blades are tapered away from said surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Sun, Ralph W. Oakeson, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Jonas C. T. Wang, Susan M. Niemiec
  • Patent number: 6465709
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer exothermic bandage comprising an oxygen-impermeable layer, a water-impermeable layer, a heating element layer comprising an oxidizable material, and an active agent layer; and the use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Sun, Ralph W. Oakeson, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Jonas C. T. Wang
  • Patent number: 6461622
    Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising an oil-in-water emulsion base containing retinoids and possessing good physical and chemical stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jue-Chen Liu, Jonas C. T. Wang, Mohammed Yusuf, Norihiro Yamamoto, Satoshi Kazama, Christopher R. Stahl, Jean P. Holland, Kamran Mather, Margaret A. Aleles, Sachio Hamada, Curtis A. Cole, Stephen J. Wisniewski
  • Publication number: 20020119188
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a liposome, the method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing a lipophilic phase and a hydrophilic phase, the lipophilic phase comprising an amphiphilic bilayer-forming substance; and (b) applying a shear force to the mixture to form the liposome; wherein the shear force is created by passing the mixture by a member at a velocity sufficient to create turbulence in the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Susan Niemiec, Glenn A. Nystrand, Jonas C.T. Wang
  • Publication number: 20020115957
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for transporting a compound through a barrier membrane of a mammal comprising: (a) a vessel having a membrane contacting surface, said surface having a plurality of exposed blades and a channel adjacent to said blades; (b) a reservoir in communication with said channels for storage of said compound; and (c) an electrode in communication with said reservoir, wherein the width of said blades are tapered away from said surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: YING SUN, RALPH W. OAKESON, STEPHEN J. WISNIEWSKI, JONAS C. T. WANG, SUSAN M. NIEMIEC
  • Patent number: 6419913
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for enhancing the transmembrane penetration of benefit agents using a certain non-ionic lipid/surfactant-containing formulation as an enhancing agent, and the compositions used therein. Various active agents, such as anti-dandruff agents, hair growth agents, hair inhibitor agents, anti-acne agents, anti-aging agents, depilatory agents, and depigmentation agents, may be effectively delivered into the skin, hair follicles and sebaceous glands using the compositions of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan M. Niemiec, Jonas C. T. Wang, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Kurt S. Stenn, Gwang Wei Lu
  • Publication number: 20020048558
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for enhancing the transmembrane penetration of benefit agents using a certain non-ionic lipid/surfactant-containing formulation as an enhancing agent, and the compositions used therein. Various active agents, such as anti-dandruff agents, hair growth agents, hair inhibitor agents, anti-acne agents, anti-aging agents, depilatory agents, and depigmentation agents, may be effectively delivered into the skin, hair follicles and sebaceous glands using the compositions of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventors: Susan M. Niemiec, Jonas C.T. Wang, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Kurt S. Stenn, Gwang Wei Lu
  • Publication number: 20020010414
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for transporting a molecule through a mammalian barrier membrane of at least one layer of cells comprising the steps of: ablating said membrane with an electric current from an array of treatment electrodes; and utilizing a driving force to move said molecule through said perforated membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventors: Anthony F. Coston, Ying Sun, Ralph W. Oakeson, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Jonas C.T. Wang
  • Publication number: 20020001613
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a liposome, said method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing a lipophilic phase and a hydrophilic phase, said lipophilic phase comprising an amphiphilic bilayer-forming substance; and (b) applying a cavitational sheer force to said mixture to form said liposome; wherein said cavitational force is created by contacting said mixture with a member that vibrates at an ultrasonic frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: Susan Niemiec, Glenn A. Nystrand, Jonas C.T. Wang
  • Publication number: 20010055597
    Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising an oil-in-water emulsion base containing retinoids and possessing good physical and chemical stability
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: JUE-CHEN LIU, JONAS C. T. WANG, MOHAMMED YUSEF, NORIHIRO YAMAMOTO, SATOSHI KAZAMA, CHRISTOPHER R. STAHL, JEAN P. HOLLAND, KAMRAN MATHER, MARGARET A. ALELES, SACHIO HAMADA, CURTIS A. COLE, STEPHEN J. WISNIEWSKI
  • Patent number: 6284234
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for enhancing the transmembrane penetration of benefit agents using a certain non-ionic lipid/surfactant-containing formulation as an enhancing agent, and the compositions used therein. Various active agents, such as anti-dandruff agents, hair growth agents, hair inhibitor agents, anti-acne agents, anti-aging agents, depilatory agents, and depigmentation agents, may be effectively delivered into the skin, hair follicles and sebaceous glands using the compositions of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan M. Niemiec, Jonas C. T. Wang, Stephen J. Wisniewski, Kurt S. Stenn, Gwang Wei Lu
  • Patent number: 6231875
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for topical treatment of human nail and skin diseases, including fungal infections, bacterial infections, and psoriatic infections. In addition, this invention relates to a method of treating the general condition of human nails including their strength, rate of growth and appearance. More particularly, the invention relates to an acidified composition and methods of using said composition. Still further the invention relates to an acidified lacquer useful in treating human nails and skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Sun, Jue-Chen Liu, Elizabeth Kimbleton, Jonas C. T. Wang
  • Patent number: 6193956
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-part container containing an outer container and an inner container for use in containing skin care compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jue-Chen Liu, Jonas C. T. Wang, Mohammed Yusuf, Norihiro Yamamoto, Satoshi Kazama, Christopher R. Stahl, Jean P. Holland, Kamran Mather, Margaret A. Aleles, Sachio Hamada, Curtis A. Cole
  • Patent number: 6080393
    Abstract: A skin care composition comprising an oil-in-water emulsion and a therapeutically effective amount of a retinoid selected from the group consisting of Vitamin A alcohol, Vitamin A aldehyde, retinyl acetate, retinyl palmitate and mixtures thereof, the composition having a pH of between about 4 and about 10 and further comprising an oil phase comprising one or more oils having a total unsaturation density, or C value, of about 1200 or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jue-Chen Liu, Jonas C. T. Wang, Mohammed Yusuf, Norihiro Yamamoto, Satoshi Kazama
  • Patent number: RE38813
    Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising a water-in-oil emulsion base containing retinoids and possessing good physical and chemical stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Clum, Jonas C. T. Wang