Patents by Inventor Laurence Dryer
Laurence Dryer 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: 9687440Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one ingredient that stimulates, enhances, or increases CGRP expression, and a physiologically- or cosmetically-acceptable vehicle. The ingredient may be a compound, natural ingredient, such as a plant or fungus, derivatives, analogs, mimetics, synthetics and the like that stimulates CGRP expression. The CGRP plant includes plants, plant materials, plant extracts, synthetics, or combinations thereof that stimulate CGRP expression. The disclosure is also directed to methods of using the CGRP compositions for decreasing, reducing, or inhibiting fine lines or wrinkled skin.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: John W. Lyga, Laurence Dryer
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Publication number: 20150196483Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one ingredient that stimulates, enhances, or increases CGRP expression, and a physiologically- or cosmetically-acceptable vehicle. The ingredient may be a compound, natural ingredient, such as a plant or fungus, derivatives, analogs, mimetics, synthetics and the like that stimulates CGRP expression. The CGRP plant includes plants, plant materials, plant extracts, synthetics, or combinations thereof that stimulate CGRP expression. The disclosure is also directed to methods of using the CGRP compositions for decreasing, reducing, or inhibiting fine lines or wrinkled skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: John W. Lyga, Laurence Dryer
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Patent number: 8304455Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, where the compositions include active agents which increase expression levels of genes associated with the dermatological signs of aging. The compositions of the invention are topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof, once daily in an amount effective in improving the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Laurence Dryer, Dmitri Ptchelintsev
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Patent number: 8221766Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating skin irritation, inflammation, and/or the signs of visible or subjective discomfort, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that inhibit at least one cytokine. The plant extracts are preferably derived from Populus nigra, Rhinacanthus nasutus, Sapindus rarak, and Thumbergia laurifolia, and any combinations thereof. The compositions are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means, to a site in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Laurence Dryer, Dmitri Ptchelintsev
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Patent number: 8168212Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising non-natural, non-proteogenic amino acids and methods of using such compositions to impart antiaging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The non-natural, non-proteogenic amino acids are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging, and in particular, are enhancers of LOXL-1.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev, Laurence Dryer, Xiaochun Luo
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Publication number: 20110159125Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one ingredient that stimulates, enhances, or increases CGRP expression, and a physiologically- or cosmetically-acceptable vehicle. The ingredient may be a compound, natural ingredient, such as a plant or fungus, derivatives, analogs, mimetics, synthetics and the like that stimulates CGRP expression. The CGRP plant includes plants, plant materials, plant extracts, synthetics, or combinations thereof that stimulate CGRP expression. The disclosure is also directed to methods of using the CGRP compositions for decreasing, reducing, or inhibiting fine lines or wrinkled skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: John W. Lyga, Laurence Dryer
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Publication number: 20100261769Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising non-natural, non-proteogenic amino acids and methods of using such compositions to impart antiaging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The non-natural, non-proteogenic amino acids are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging, and in particular, are enhancers of LOXL-1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev, Laurence Dryer, Xiaochun Luo
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Publication number: 20100062086Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, where the compositions include natural plant constituents, or synthetic equivalents thereof, which inhibit or decrease expression of C-reactive protein expression, production or secretion, thereby reducing, inhibiting, or ameliorating dermatological signs of aging. The compositions of the invention may be topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof, in an amount effective in improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Laurence Dryer, Sherrie R. Tafuri, Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev
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Patent number: 7642062Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, where the compositions include natural plant constituents, or synthetic equivalents thereof, which inhibit or decrease expression of C-reactive protein expression, production or secretion, thereby reducing, inhibiting, or ameliorating dermatological signs of aging. The compositions of the invention may be topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof, in an amount effective in improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Avon Products Inc.Inventors: Laurence Dryer, Sherrie R. Tafuri, Dmitri Ptchelintsev
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Patent number: 7592024Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising an extract of Melicope hayesii and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. These compositions are believed to have modulatory activity against at least one biochemical pathway implicated in skin aging.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev, Laurence Dryer
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Patent number: 7514092Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, where the compositions include natural plant constituents which increase expression levels genes associated with the dermatological signs of aging. The compositions of the invention are topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof, once daily in an amount effective in improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Laurence Dryer, Dmitri Ptchelintsev
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Publication number: 20080160109Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, where the compositions include natural plant constituents, or synthetic equivalents thereof, which inhibit or decrease expression of C-reactive protein expression, production or secretion, thereby reducing, inhibiting, or ameliorating dermatological signs of aging. The compositions of the invention may be topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof, in an amount effective in improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Laurence Dryer, Sherrie R. Tafuri, Dmitri Ptchelintsev
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Publication number: 20080153912Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, where the compositions include active agents which increase expression levels of genes associated with the dermatological signs of aging. The compositions of the invention are topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof, once daily in an amount effective in improving the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Laurence Dryer, Dmitri Ptchelintsev
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Patent number: 7351745Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, where the compositions include active agents which increase expression levels of genes associated with the dermatological signs of aging. The compositions of the invention are topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof, once daily in an amount effective in improving the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Laurence Dryer, Dmitri Ptchelintsev
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Publication number: 20060147407Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating skin irritation, inflammation, and/or the signs of visible or subjective discomfort, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that inhibit at least one cytokine. The plant extracts are preferably derived from Populus nigra, Rhinacanthus nasutus, Sapindus rarak, and Thumbergia laurifolia, and any combinations thereof. The compositions are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means, to a site in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Laurence Dryer, Dmitri Ptchelintsev
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Publication number: 20060134059Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, where the compositions include natural plant constituents which increase expression levels genes associated with the dermatological signs of aging. The compositions of the invention are topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof, once daily in an amount effective in improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Laurence Dryer, Dmitri Ptchelintsev
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Publication number: 20060134155Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, where the compositions include active agents which increase expression levels of genes associated with the dermatological signs of aging. The compositions of the invention are topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof, once daily in an amount effective in improving the condition and/or aesthetic appearance of skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Laurence Dryer, Dmitri Ptchelintsev
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Publication number: 20050048140Abstract: There are disclosed topical compositions for alleviation of skin irritation symptoms or conditions having at least one plant extract effective to inhibit COX-2 enzyme, NGF protein, and/or TNF-alpha protein activity. Preferably, the compositions have a cosmetically, dermatologically, or pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. In addition to the enzyme inhibitory plant material and acceptable vehicle, compositions may also have at least one active ingredient known to produce skin irritation. There is also a method for treatment of skin irritation symptoms or conditions involving topically applying compositions of the invention. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for topical administration of compositions to the skin that improve the aesthetic appearance of skin and/or provide an anti-aging benefit to the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Inventors: Michelle Hines, Michelle Lu, Laurence Dryer, Jill Aginsky, Dmitri Ptchelintsev
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Publication number: 20040126351Abstract: There are disclosed topical compositions for alleviation of skin irritation symptoms or conditions having at least one plant extract effective to inhibit COX-2, NGF, and/or TNF-alpha enzymes. Preferably, the compositions have a cosmetically, dermatologically, or pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. In addition to enzyme inhibitory plant material and acceptable vehicle, compositions may also have at least one active ingredient known to produce skin irritation. There is also a method for treatment of skin irritation symptoms or conditions involving topically applying compositions of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2002Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Michelle D. Hines, Michelle Z. Lu, Jill Litchauer Aginsky, Laurence Dryer, Dmitri Ptchelintsev