Patents by Inventor Olga Freis

Olga Freis 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: 8937100
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising calcium citrate and at least one N-acylated aminoalcohol according to formula (I). Provided is a method of treating aged skin, comprising topically applying to the aged skin a composition comprising a compound of Formula (I) in an amount effective to provide an anti-ageing effect. The compound of Formula (I) is used to prevent skin and/or to help to maintain or improve moisture retention and/or to fight against the signs of skin ageing. The N-acylated aminoalcohol of formula (I) acts as a ceramidase inhibitor. The combination of at least one compound of formula (I) and calcium citrate stimulates keratinocyte differentiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Philippe Moussou, Olga Freis, Louis Danoux, Philippe Grisoni, Laurent Bailly
  • Publication number: 20140086863
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising calcium citrate and at least one N-acylated aminoalcohol according to formula (I). Provided is a method of treating aged skin, comprising topically applying to the aged skin a composition comprising a compound of Formula (I) in an amount effective to provide an anti-ageing effect. The compound of Formula (I) is used to prevent skin and/or to help to maintain or improve moisture retention and/or to fight against the signs of skin ageing. The N-acylated aminoalcohol of formula (I) acts as a ceramidase inhibitor. The combination of at least one compound of formula (I) and calcium citrate stimulates keratinocyte differentiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Philippe Moussou, Olga Freis, Louis Danoux, Philippe Grisoni, Laurent Bailly
  • Patent number: 8592484
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising calcium citrate and at least one N-acylated aminoalcohol according to formula (I). Provided is a method of treating aged skin, comprising topically applying to the aged skin a composition comprising a compound of Formula (I) in an amount effective to provide an anti-ageing effect. The compound of Formula (I) is used to prevent skin and/or to help to maintain or improve moisture retention and/or to fight against the signs of skin ageing. The N-acylated aminoalcohol of formula (I) acts as a ceramidase inhibitor. The combination of at least one compound of formula (I) and calcium citrate stimulates keratinocyte differentiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Philippe Moussou, Olga Freis, Louis Danoux, Philippe Grisoni, Laurent Bailly
  • Patent number: 8399415
    Abstract: Oligopeptides according to formula (I) and/or (II), R1-Tyr-Pro-Trp-Phe-NH2 (I, SEQ ID NO:1); R1-Tyr-Pro-PhePhe-NH2 (II, SEQ ID NO:2), wherein R1 is linked to the NH2-group of the amino-terminal part of Tyr and is selected from the group consisting of —H; a linear saturated or unsaturated or branched saturated or unsaturated acyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be functionalized by a —OH, —SH, —COOH or —CONH+ group; a sterol or a sphingolipid group which is linked to the amino terminal part of Tyr via a bifunctional linker are disclosed. Cosmetic compositions containing the oligopeptides are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Véronique Gillon, Philippe Moussou, Jean-Luc Contet-Audonneau, Olga Freis
  • Patent number: 8247447
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substances which can be used as cosmetic ingredients, especially for skin whitening and as cosmetic agents against signs of ageing skin. The present invention also relates to the use of such substances for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of disorders related to the pigmentation of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Philippe Moussou, Olga Freis, Andreas Rathjens
  • Publication number: 20120129784
    Abstract: Oligopeptides according to formula (I) and/or (II), R1-Tyr-Pro-Trp-Phe-NH2 (I, SEQ ID NO:1); R1-Tyr-Pro-PhePhe-NH2 (II, SEQ ID NO:2), wherein R1 is linked to the NH2-group of the amino-terminal part of Tyr and is selected from the group consisting of —H; a linear saturated or unsaturated or branched saturated or unsaturated acyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be functionalized by a —OH, —SH, —COOH or —CONH+ group; a sterol or a sphingolipid group which is linked to the amino terminal part of Tyr via a bifunctional linker are disclosed. Cosmetic compositions containing the oligopeptides are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Véronique Gillon, Philippe Moussou, Jean-Luc Contet-Audonneau, Olga Freis
  • Patent number: 8101574
    Abstract: Oligopeptides according to formula (I) and/or (II), R1-Tyr-Pro-Trp-Phe-NH2 (I); R1-Tyr-Pro-Phe-Phe-NH2 (II), wherein R1 is linked to the NH2-group of the amino-terminal part of Tyr and is selected from the group consisting of —H; a linear saturated or unsaturated or branched saturated or unsaturated acyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be functionalized by a —OH, —SH, —COOH or —CONH2 group; a sterol or a sphingolipid group which is linked to the amino terminal part of Tyr via a bifunctional linker are disclosed. Cosmetic compositions containing the oligopeptides are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Véronique Gillon, Philippe Moussou, Jean-Luc Contet-Audonneau, Olga Freis
  • Publication number: 20120016032
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising calcium citrate and at least one N-acylated aminoalcohol according to formula (I). Provided is a method of treating aged skin, comprising topically applying to the aged skin a composition comprising a compound of Formula (I) in an amount effective to provide an anti-ageing effect. The compound of Formula (I) is used to prevent skin and/or to help to maintain or improve moisture retention and/or to fight against the signs of skin ageing. The N-acylated aminoalcohol of formula (I) acts as a ceramidase inhibitor. The combination of at least one compound of formula (I) and calcium citrate stimulates keratinocyte differentiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Philippe Moussou, Olga Freis, Louis Danoux, Philippe Grisoni, Laurent Bailly
  • Publication number: 20100297048
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substances which can be used as cosmetic ingredients, especially for skin whitening and as cosmetic agents against signs of ageing skin. The present invention also relates to the use of such substances for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of disorders related to the pigmentation of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: COGNIS IP MANAGEMENT GMBH
    Inventors: Philippe Moussou, Olga Freis, Andreas Rathjens
  • Publication number: 20100183527
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising sclareolide and hesperidin methyl chalcone (HMC), which can be used especially for the tanning of skin and/or the darkening of hair and/or preventing of greying of hair. The present invention also relates to the use of agents for these purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: COGNIS IP MANAGEMENT GMBH
    Inventors: Philippe Moser, Philippe Moussou, Louis Danoux, Olga Freis
  • Patent number: 7722901
    Abstract: A composition including (a) an extract from a plant of the Asclepiadaceae family; and (b) at least one auxiliary and/or additive, and methods for treating hair growth including administering to a mammal a composition comprising an effective amount of an extract from a plant of the Asclepiadaceae family are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Olga Freis, Louis Danoux, Philippe Moser, Gilles Pauly
  • Publication number: 20090075906
    Abstract: Oligopeptides according to formula (I) and/or (II), R1-Tyr-Pro-Trp-Phe-NH2 (I); R1-Tyr-Pro-Phe-Phe-NH2 (II), wherein R1 is linked to the NH2-group of the amino-terminal part of Tyr and is selected from the group consisting of —H; a linear saturated or unsaturated or branched saturated or unsaturated acyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be functionalized by a —OH, —SH, —COOH or —CONH2 group; a sterol or a sphingolipid group which is linked to the amino terminal part of Tyr via a bifunctional linker are disclosed. Cosmetic compositions containing the oligopeptides are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Veronique Gillon, Philippe Moussou, Jean-Luc Contet-Audonneau, Olga Freis
  • Publication number: 20080102143
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an extract of a plant, whereby the plant belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae for use as a medicament. One embodiment of the present invention is an extract of the plant Gymnema sylvestre for use as a medicament. Said medicaments are inter alia useful for the treatment of mammalian skin (preferably human skin) that suffers from hair growth disorders. Furthermore the present invention is concerned with the use of an extract of a plant, whereby the plant belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae (especially Gymnema sylvestre) for the cosmetic treatment of human skin, whereby this treatment comprises the inhibition, suppression or retardation of hair growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: COGNIS FRANCE S.A.S.
    Inventors: Olga Freis, Louis Danoux, Philippe Moser, Gilles Pauly
  • Publication number: 20070264221
    Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation containing an extract of a plant of the family Euphorbiaceae genus Plukenetia and cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations containing the extract. The extract contains proteins which when applied to the skin can provide an anti-inflammatory effect, a skin tightening effect, an antiaging effect and a substantivity effect. The preparations can also contain an oil of the plant. The preferred plant is Plukenetia volubilis. The extract, protein or mixture of proteins in the extract can be modified by hydrolysing, grafting or crosslinking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Philippe Moser, Olga Freis, Veronique Gillon, Louis Danoux
  • Publication number: 20070134193
    Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing an extract of a resurrection plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Gilles Pauly, Philippe Moser, Louis Danoux, Olga Freis, Florence Henry, Muriel Pauly-Florentiny, Anne Guezennec, Joelle Guesnet
  • Publication number: 20040109880
    Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of late embryogenesis abundant proteins, heat shock proteins, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Gilles Pauly, Philippe Moser, Louis Danoux, Olga Freis, Florence Henry, Muriel Pauly-Florentiny, Anne Guezennec, Joelle Guesnet, Philippe Moussou
  • Publication number: 20040086526
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of preparations for stimulating human skin cells and for protection against aging of the skin and the harmful effects of environmental toxins and UV radiation, characterized in that the preparations contain at least one substance which increases the synthesis of energy donors of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and, at the same time, lowers the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the cell metabolism. The invention also relates to the use of cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations containing at least one substance which increases the synthesis of energy donors of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and, at the same time, lowers the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the cell metabolism for stimulating human skin cells and for protection against aging of the skin and against the harmful effects of environmental toxins and UV radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Louis Danoux, Olga Freis, Gilles Pauly
  • Publication number: 20040081714
    Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing an extract of a resurrection plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Gilles Pauly, Philippe Moser, Louis Danoux, Olga Freis, Florence Henry, Muriel Pauly-Florentiny, Anne Guezennec, Joelle Guesnet
  • Publication number: 20030129150
    Abstract: The invention relates to extracts of the plant Mourera fluviatilis and to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations that contain an extract of the plant Mourera fluviatilis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Gilles Pauly, Philippe Moser, Olga Freis