Patents by Inventor Philippe Msika

Philippe Msika 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).

  • NOVEL ANTI-STRETCH MARK ACTIVE AGENT, AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME
    Publication number: 20110268759
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the cosmetic prevention and/or treatment of stretch marks on the skin, characterised in that the method comprises administering a composition containing arabinogalactan as an active principle to a person that may develop or has stretch marks. Said cosmetic composition can be administered in a topical or oral manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Caroline Baudouin, Dalale Naaimi, Franck Menu
  • DRUG OR DERMATOLOGICAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN AVOCADO PEPTIDE EXTRACT FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING PRURITUS
    Publication number: 20110217277
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drug or a dermatological composition containing an avocado peptide extract for treating and/or preventing pruritus, in particular gravidic pruritus, pruritus sine materia, pruritus in newborns, and pruritus originating from a drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Caroline Baudoin, Stéphanie Bredif
  • Medicament comprising a peptide extract of avocado, which is intended for the treatment and prevention of illnesses that are linked to an immune system deficiency
    Publication number: 20110082070
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament which comprises a peptide extract of avocado and which can also comprise a composition containing D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol, such as a water-soluble extract of avocado sugars, and/or a peptide extract of lupine. The inventive medicament is intended for the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses that are linked to an alteration in innate and/or acquired immunity, through an increase in the production of anti-microbial peptides, preferably hBD-2, without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritations or intolerances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Antoine Piccirilli, Nathalie Piccardi, Philippe Msika, François Paul, Stéphanie Bredif
  • Use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for treating and preventing innate immunity modification diseases
    Patent number: 7897579
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for producing a drug for treating and/or preventing diseases related to the modification of an innate and/or acquired immunity by increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides, preferably hBD-2 without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritation or intolerance. Said compound can also comprise a peptidic avocado extract and/or a peptidic lupin extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Laboratoires Expanscience
    Inventors: Antoine Piccirilli, Nathalie Piccardi, Philippe Msika, François Paul, Stéphanie Bredif
  • Natural vegetable oil concentrated in unsaponifiable matters as food ingredient
    Patent number: 7883729
    Abstract: The invention concerns a natural vegetable oil selected among palm oil, corn germ oil, sunflower oil and canola oil, concentrated in unsaponifiable matters, such that said oil unsaponifiable matter content is 3 to 15% m/m. Said concentrated natural vegetable oil constitutes a novel food ingredient enriched in particular in vitamin E and phytosterol, useful as favored food source in vitamin E and phytosterol, meeting recommended daily intake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Laboratories Expanscience
    Inventors: Carole Kohler, Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli
  • Use of furan alkyls for a cellulite cosmetic treatment
    Patent number: 7872043
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or several synthetic or natural furan alkyls for cosmetically treating cellulite. Said furan alkyls preferably correspond to formula (I), wherein identical or different R1, R2, R3et R4 are independently of each other a hydrogen atom, a C1-C35alkyl radical, C1-C35 alcenyl radical or a C1-C35 alcynyl radical, preferably C10-C22, wherein said alkyl, alcenyl and alcynyl radicals are substitutable and R1, R2, R3 are preferably a hydrogen atom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Laboratories Expanscience
    Inventors: Antoine Piccirilli, Philippe Msika, Nathalie Piccardi
  • PHARMACEUTICAL OR COSMETIC COMPOSITION AND USE OF A PKC INHIBITOR WITH AN MMP INHIBITOR FOR INHIBITING LANGERHANS' CELL MIGRATION
    Publication number: 20110009333
    Abstract: Disorders of the skin or mucous membranes which are linked to migration of Langerhans cells are treated by the administration of an effective amount of at least one retinoid, optionally in combination with a PKC inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Philippe MSIKA, Nathalie PICCARDI, Antoine PICCIRILLI
  • Process for producing refined avocado oil rich in triglycerides, and oil obtainable by said process
    Patent number: 7863472
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for producing refined avocado oil rich in triglycerides. The invention also pertains to refined avocado oil rich in triglycerides obtainable by said process. Advantageously, the refined avocado oil of the invention contains a sterols-enriched unsaponifiable fraction. Advantageously, the refined avocado oil of the invention is substantially free of acetogenins and furanic lipids. The invention also concerns compositions containing said oil. The invention also pertains to such compositions for use as a medication, as a dermatological agent, as a cosmetic agent, or as a nutriceutical, for human or animal use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Laboratories Expanscience
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Jacques Legrand
  • Medicament comprising a peptide extract of avocado, which is intended for the treatment and prevention of illnesses that are linked to an immune system deficiency
    Patent number: 7833554
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament which comprises a peptide extract of avocado and which can also comprise a composition containing D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol, such as a water-soluble extract of avocado sugars, and/or a peptide extract of lupine. The inventive medicament is intended for the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses that are linked to an alteration in innate and/or acquired immunity, through an increase in the production of anti-microbial peptides, preferably hBD-2, without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritations or intolerances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Laboratoires Expanscience
    Inventors: Antoine Piccirilli, Nathalie Piccardi, Philippe Msika, François Paul, Stéphanie Bredif
  • Process for producing refined avocado oil rich in triglycerides, and oil obtainable by said process
    Patent number: 7816547
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for producing refined avocado oil rich in triglycerides. The invention also pertains to refined avocado oil rich in triglycerides obtainable by said process. Advantageously, the refined avocado oil of the invention contains a sterols-enriched unsaponifiable fraction. Advantageously, the refined avocado oil of the invention is substantially free of acetogenins and furanic lipids. The invention also concerns compositions containing said oil. The invention also pertains to such compositions for use as a medication, as a dermatological agent, as a cosmetic agent, or as a nutriceutical, for human or animal use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Laboratoires Expanscience
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Jacques Legrand
  • Topical solution containing a chromane or chromene derivative
    Patent number: 7763647
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions intended for external topical use comprising a true solution containing a chromane or chromene derivative having formula (I), preferably a flavonoid, dissolved in a suitable solvent. The invention also relates to a method for preparing such compositions and the use of said compositions as sun protection agents for the skin, advantageously as agents having an anti-erythemal, anti-oxidant, anti-radical, anti-inflammatory or vasculotropic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Laboratories Expanscience
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli, Nathalie Piccardi, Nicole Broutin
  • Use of unsaponifiable components of vegetable oils for preparing a cosmetic and related treatments
    Patent number: 7744933
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one unsaponifiable component of vegetable oil, in particular of avocado, soya bean and/or lupin oils, for the preparation of a medicament intended to stimulate the expression of TGF-? or the expression of the plasminogen activator inhibitor PAI-1. The invention also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment comprising the application of at least one unsaponifiable component of vegetable oil as well as the use of the latter as additive in a food for human beings and/or for animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Laboratories Expanscience
    Inventors: Karim Boumediene, Jean-Pierre Pujol, Georges Bernard Guillou, Philippe Msika, Chafik Ghayor
  • COMPOSITION CONTAINING A QUINOA EXTRACT FOR DERMATOLOGICAL USE
    Publication number: 20100136144
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a quinoa grain extract, said extract being a peptidic and osidic extract or a lipidic extract of quinoa grain, said lipid quinoa extract being itself chosen from a group comprising an oil concentrated into its non saponificable fraction, a non saponificable, or a refined oil. The invention also relates to methods for preparing these different extracts and to dermatological or neutraceutic applications of these extracts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Philippe Msika
  • MEDICAMENT COMPRISING A PEPTIDE EXTRACT OF AVOCADO, WHICH IS INTENDED FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF ILLNESSES THAT ARE LINKED TO AN IMMUNE SYSTEM DEFICIENCY OR OXIDATIVE STRESS OR SKIN AGEING OR DRY SKIN
    Publication number: 20100035816
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament which comprises a peptide extract of avocado and which can also comprise a composition containing D-mannoheptulose an/or perseitol, such as a water-soluble extract of avocado sugars, and/or a peptide extract of lupine. The inventive medicament is intended for the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses that are linked to an alteration in innate and/or acquired immunity, through an increase in the production of anti-microbial peptides, preferably hBD-2, without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritations or intolerances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Antoine Piccirilli, Nathalie Piccardi, Philippe Msika, François Paul, Stéphanie Bredif
  • Peptide extract of lupine and pharmaceutical or cosmetic or nutritional composition comprising same
    Patent number: 7638149
    Abstract: A composition comprising a hydrolyzed peptide extract of a lupin and a method of producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Laboratoires Expanscience
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli, Francois Paul
  • Cosmetic use of a composition containing at least one oxazoline, serving as an active substance, as a slimming product and/or for preventing and/or treating cellulite
    Patent number: 7629371
    Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of a composition containing at least one oxazoline, serving as an active substance, as a slimming product, and to an associated cosmetic treatment method. The invention also relates to the cosmetic use of a composition containing at least one oxazoline, serving as an active substance, for preventing and/or treating cellulite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Laboratoires Expanscience
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli, Nathalie Piccardi
  • Use of a plant oil product as an agent for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids
    Publication number: 20090286871
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a plant oil product as an agent for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids, especially the lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, in or for the preparation of a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition. The invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment with a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids, especially the lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, and to the use of the plant product as a food additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Laboratoires Expanscience
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli
  • Depigmenting or Brigthening Cosmetic Composition at Least One Oxazolin as an Active Ingredient
    Publication number: 20090274637
    Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of at least one oxazolin as a depigmenting active ingredient in a depigmenting composition, and to the associated cosmetic treatment method. The invention also relates to the use of at least one oxazolin for preparing an active medicament as a depigmenting agent, and to a depigmenting cosmetic composition comprising at least one oxazolin as a depigmenting active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Nathalie Piccardi
  • USE OF C7 SUGARS IN PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MYCOSES
    Publication number: 20090239812
    Abstract: The object of the invention is use of at least one C7 sugar to make a composition intended for prevention and/or treatment of mycoses selected from among the group constituted of candidoses and pityrosporoses. The C7 sugars are preferably a water soluble extract of avocado sugars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Philippe Msika
  • Use of furan alkyls for preparing a drug for treating obesity and cosmetically treating overweight
    Patent number: 7589121
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or several synthetic or natural furan alkyls for preparing a drug preventing and/or treating obesity or overweight. The use of one or several synthetic or natural furan alkyls for cosmetically treating local excessive weight is also disclosed. Said furan alkyls preferably correspond to formula (I), wherein identical or different R1, R2, R3et R4 are independently of each other a hydrogen atom, a C1-C35alkyl radical, C1-C35 alcenyl radical or a C1-C35 alcynyl radical, preferably C10-C22, wherein said alkyl, alcenyl and alcynyl radicals are substitutable and R1, R2, R3 are preferably a hydrogen atom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Laboratoires Expanscience
    Inventors: Antoine Piccirilli, Philippe Msika, Nathalie Piccardi