Patents by Inventor Marie A. Rinaldi

Marie A. Rinaldi 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).

  • Softgel-compatible composition containing retinol
    Patent number: 6228894
    Abstract: A softgel-compatible composition containing retinol comprises retinol-impregnated microparticles. The composition may include an optionally thickened silicone oil, or may include an emulsion comprising a silicone oil. Ascorbic acid may be present as ascorbic acid-impregnated microparticles and/or within the emulsion. Such compositions are compatible with softgels, and may also be used in other dispensing containers, such as sachets, tubes, and airless pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignees: Enhanced Derm Technologies, Inc., R. P. Scherer Corporation
    Inventors: Marie A. Rinaldi, Subhash J. Saxena, Paul C. Tutschek
  • Softgel formulation containing retinol
    Patent number: 5891470
    Abstract: A softgel formulation containing retinol comprises a soft gelatin shell and a fill material within that shell containing retinol-impregnated microparticles. The fill material may be an optionally thickened silicone oil, or may be an emulsion comprising a silicone oil. Ascorbic acid may be present as ascorbic acid-impregnated microparticles and/or within the emulsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignees: Advanced Polymer Systems, Inc., R.P. Scherer Corporation
    Inventors: Marie A. Rinaldi, Subhash J. Saxena, Paul C. Tutschek
  • Photoprotection compositions
    Patent number: 5547659
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved topical compositions having improved efficiency such as improved sunscreen effectiveness for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Marie A. Rinaldi, Larry R. Robinson
  • Suncare compositions
    Patent number: 5306485
    Abstract: Disclosed are sunscare compositions having enhanced substantivity, efficacy and the like for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Larry R. Robinson, Marie A. Rinaldi, Anil J. Gupte
  • Suncare compositions
    Patent number: 5207998
    Abstract: Disclosed are sunscare compositions having enhanced substantivity, efficacy and the like for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Larry R. Robinson, Marie A. Rinaldi, Anil J. Gupte