Patents by Inventor Joseph DiSomma

Joseph DiSomma 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).

  • Sunblock composition suitable for sensitive skin areas
    Patent number: 5876699
    Abstract: A topical sunblock formulation for shielding skin, particularly sensitive skin areas, such as around the eyes, comprising an emulsion of micronized titanium dioxide and an organic chemical sunscreen agent encapsuled in transparent plastic spheres to give a sunblock formulation free of the negative qualities of excessive whitening due to the former and skin irritation due to the latter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Inventors: Joseph DiSomma, Gerardo M. Brion
  • Invisible foundation composition
    Patent number: 5320834
    Abstract: An improved foundation composition for application to the skin is disclosed. The composition is characterized by the inclusion of a light scattering agent having a spherical shape and a diameter of up to 30 microns. This component permits the non-inclusion of a colorant. The absence of a colorant allows the foundation composition to be invisible on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hovic O. Ounanian, Natividad R. Jose, Joseph DiSomma, Harvey Gedeon
  • Long wearing nail enamel topcoat and related methods
    Patent number: 5290543
    Abstract: A long wearing nail enamel topcoat and a method for doubling the wear of nail enamel using the topcoat of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products Corporation
    Inventors: Hovig Ounanian, Joseph DiSomma, Debra Coleman, Robert W. Sandewicz, Anthony Castrogiovanni
  • Invisible foundation composition
    Patent number: 5288481
    Abstract: An improved foundation composition for application to the skin is disclosed. The composition is characterized by the inclusion of a light scattering agent having a spherical shape and a diameter of up to 30 microns. This component permits the non-inclusion of a colorant. The absence of a colorant allows the foundation composition to be invisible on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hovic O. Ounanian, Natividad R. Jose, Joseph DiSomma, Harvey Gedeon
  • Invisible foundation composition
    Patent number: 5082660
    Abstract: An improved foundation composition for application to the skin is disclosed. The composition is characterized by the inclusion of a light scattering agent having a spherical shape and a diameter of up to 30 microns. This component permits the non-inclusion of a colorant. The absence of a colorant allows the foundation composition to be invisible on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Assignee: Revlon, Inc.
    Inventors: Hovic O. Ounanian, Natividad R. Jose, Joseph DiSomma, Harvey Gedeon
  • Pressed powder cosmetic product
    Patent number: 5073364
    Abstract: A pressed powder cosmetic product is disclosed. The product, useful as an eyeshadow, a blusher and the like, comprises a cream pressed powder composition and a frost pressed powder composition disposed adjacent to each other in the same pan. This unique arrangement is made possible by inclusion of surfactant coated fillers, surfactant coated colorants and a two component powder binder constituent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Assignee: Revlon, Inc.
    Inventors: Corinna C. Giezendanner, Ann Krog, Nancy Valdes, Joseph DiSomma
  • Cosmetic powder bar composition and process for making same
    Patent number: 5049376
    Abstract: A cosmetic powder bar composition is disclosed. The composition, substantially oil free, comprises calcium sulfate dihydrate, mica or mica-containing composite material and polyethylene. A unique process for making this composition is also set forth. In this process a powder phase composition and a liquid phase composition are separately prepared. The two compositions are contacted to form a slurry. The slurry is placed in molds and heated to remove free water therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: Revlon, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Murphy, Hovig O. Ounanian, Kenneth A. Cohen, Joseph DiSomma, Harvey Gedeon
  • Mascara composition
    Patent number: 4988502
    Abstract: A mascara composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a cosmetically acceptable hydrophobic pigment, a film-forming resin, a water dispersible thickening agent, a humectant and water. The treatment to make the pigment hydrophobic is preferably accomplished by treating the pigment or pigments with lecithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Assignee: Revlon, Inc.
    Inventors: Hovig O. Ounanian, Kenneth A. Cohen, Joseph DiSomma, Harvey Gedeon
  • Lipstick
    Patent number: D331815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Inventors: Joseph A. DiSomma, Ann M. Krog