Patents by Inventor Nancy Sauvan

Nancy Sauvan 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).

  • Publication number: 20110002968
    Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological compositions contain an orchid extract obtained from at least a part of the species Vanda teres. These compositions and extracts are used as a cosmetic or dermatological agent for maintaining the structure of the skin, in particular by limiting the degradation of the extracellular matrix of the upper layers of the dermis and of the epidermis, and/or for reducing or delaying the effects of skin ageing, in particular the formation of wrinkles, and/or for obtaining a protective, corrective or restructuring effect on the skin, and/or as an anti-inflammatory agent. A method of cosmetic care for the skin is particularly intended for obtaining an effect of prevention or slowing down of the appearance of skin ageing signs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: LVMH RECHERCHE
    Inventors: Virginie Leplanquais, Nancy Sauvan, Virginie Pecher, François Gerard
  • Patent number: 7776367
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use, in a cosmetic composition or for the production of a cosmetic composition, of an extract of an exudate of the plant Daniellia oliveri, said exudate being at least partially made up of the oleoresin of said plant. It relates most particularly to the use of this extract as a cosmetic agent for modifying the surface of the skin by giving it a smoother appearance through a reduction in the depth of the wrinkles and/or fine lines and/or by providing it with a re-plumping effect. It also relates to a cosmetic care method for modifying the surface of the skin by giving it a smoother appearance through a reduction in the depth of the wrinkles and fine lines and/or by providing it with a re-plumping effect, comprising the application, to the areas of the skin in question, of a cosmetic composition containing this extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: LVMH Recherche
    Inventors: Cécile Lamy, Nancy Sauvan, Isabelle Renimel, Patrice Andre, Sylvie Darnault
  • Publication number: 20090274779
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use, in a cosmetic composition or for the production of a cosmetic composition, of an extract of an exsudate of the plant Daniellia oliveri, said exsudate being at least partially made up of the oleoresin of said plant. It relates most particularly to the use of this extract as a cosmetic agent for modifying the surface of the skin by giving it a smoother appearance through a reduction in the depth of the wrinkles and/or fine lines and/or by providing it with a re-plumping effect. It also relates to a cosmetic care method for modifying the surface of the skin by giving it a smoother appearance through a reduction in the depth of the wrinkles and fine lines and/or by providing it with a re-plumping effect, comprising the application, to the areas of the skin in question, of a cosmetic composition containing this extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: LVMH RECHERCHE
    Inventors: Cecile Lamy, Nancy Sauvan, Isabelle Renimel, Patrice Andre, Sylvie Darnault
  • Patent number: 7527813
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition, characterized in that it contains, as active agent, an extract of Limnocitrus littoralis obtained by extraction with an extraction solvent selected from the group comprising alcohols and aqueous-alcoholic mixtures, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle compatible with topical application. It further relates to a method of cosmetic treatment intended especially for soothing non-pathological skin manifestations of inflammatory origin and/or preventing and/or combating the effects of intrinsic and/or photoinduced ageing, comprising the application to the skin of a cosmetic composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: LVMH Recherche
    Inventors: Nancy Sauvan, Isabelle Renimel, Cécile Lamy, Delphine Dupont
  • Patent number: 7381436
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition. This composition is characterized in that it comprises, as active ingredient, an extract of seeds of the Aframomum angustifolium or Longoza plant, optionally in a cosmetically acceptable excipient. This cosmetic composition exhibits a good anti-ageing activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: LVMH Recherche
    Inventors: Patrice Andre, Isabelle Renimel, Nancy Sauvan, Hanitriniaina Razafimambimby
  • Publication number: 20080031981
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition, characterized in that it contains, as active agent, an extract of Limnocitrus littoralis obtained by extraction with an extraction solvent selected from the group comprising alcohols and aqueous-alcoholic mixtures, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle compatible with topical application. It further relates to a method of cosmetic treatment intended especially for soothing non-pathological skin manifestations of inflammatory origin and/or preventing and/or combating the effects of intrinsic and/or photoinduced ageing, comprising the application to the skin of a cosmetic composition of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: LVMH RECHERCHE
    Inventors: Nancy Sauvan, Isabelle Renimel, Cecile Lamy, Delphine Dupont
  • Publication number: 20070122500
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition. This composition is characterized in that it comprises, as active ingredient, an extract of seeds of the Aframomum angustifolium or Longoza plant, optionally in a cosmetically acceptable excipient. This cosmetic composition exhibits a good anti-ageing activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: LVMH RECHERCHE
    Inventors: Patrice Andre, Isabelle Renimel, Nancy Sauvan, Hanitriniaina Razafimambimby