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).

  • Publication number: 20060194881
    Abstract: The invention concerns a composition containing at least an alkanolamide, optionally combined with at least a compound such as a metalloprotease inhibitor, a PKC inhibitor, an anti-inflammatory agent, a soothing agent, an immunosuppressor, an ion chelating agent, an oxazolin, an oxazolidinone and a carbamic acid derivative. The invention also concerns the use of such a composition as medicine, in particular its use for preventing or treating skin pathologies of allergic and/or inflammatory and/or irritative origin or resulting from a danger signal. The invention further concerns a method for cosmetic treatment of sensitive, irritated, intolerant, allergy-prone, ageing skin and/or mucosa exhibiting skin barrier disorder, or exhibiting non-pathological immunologic imbalance, which consists in applying such a composition on the skin and/or mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Nathalie Piccardi, Anthoine Piccirilli
  • Publication number: 20060122246
    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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirlli, Nathalie Piccardi
  • Patent number: 7029713
    Abstract: The invention concerns a peptide extract of lupine (lupinus) characterised in that it has a metalloprotease inhibiting activity, in particular collagenase and gelatinase. The invention also concerns a pharmaceutical, cosmetic or nutritional composition comprising a peptide extract, optionally an inert carrier, in particular for treating humans or mammals suffering from a condition or disease related to excessive degeneration of support by a metalloprotease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Laboratoires Pharmascience
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli, François Paul
  • Publication number: 20050256061
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of isoflavones for ping topical compositions for promoting slimming, and in particular for fighting against localized excess weight; the related cosmetic treatment method and a composition comprising additionally to isoflavones an extract of Sophora Japonica flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Nathalie Piccardi
  • Patent number: 6919071
    Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic or dermatological composition for protection against ultraviolet radiation, based on inorganic screening agent, characterized in that it comprises a water-in-oil emulsion containing a combination of at least a particulate inorganic sunscreening agent, selected among the group consisting of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and mixtures thereof, and at least an emulsifier selected among the group consisting of silicone derivatives with glycosidic constituent, the particulate screening agent being homogeneously dispersed in the water-in-oil emulsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Laboratoires Expanscience
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe Choulot, Nathalie Petit, Philippe Msika, Patricia Ferraris, Delphine Ribes, Jocelyne Hilaire, Bernard Ribes
  • Publication number: 20050148498
    Abstract: A composition comprising a hydrolyzed peptide extract of a lupin and a method of producing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli, Francois Paul
  • Publication number: 20050075380
    Abstract: The invention concerns a composition containing at least an oxazolin, optionally combined with at least a compound such as a metalloprotease inhibitor a PKC inhibitor, an anti-inflamatory agent, a soothing agent, an immunosuppressor, an ion chelating agent, an alkanolamide, an oxazolidinone and a carbamic acid derivative. The invention also concerns the use of such a composition as medicine, in particular for preventing or treating skin pathologies of allergic and/or inflammatory and/or irritative origin or resulting from a danger signal. The invention further concerns a method for cosmetic treatment of sensitive, irritated, intolerant, allergy-prone, ageing skin and/or mucosa exhibiting skin barrier disorder, or exhibiting non-pathological immunologic imbalance, which consists in applying such composition on the skin and/or mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Nathalie Piccardi, Antoine Piccirilli
  • Publication number: 20040234632
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least an oil derived from the seeds of the gourd family selected from the group consisting of Lagenaria, Luffa and Momordica, for preparing a composition designed to inhibit 5&agr;-reductase activity, and the use of said oil for preparing a composition for treating prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic adenoma, acne, hyperseborrhea, alopecia, and hirsutism. The invention also concerns cosmetic treatment methods, in particular for greasy skin. The invention further concerns the use of at least an oil derived from seeds of the gourd family in a nutritional food composition for humans and/or animals as additive for inhibiting 5&agr; reductase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Antoine Piccirilli, Jacqueline Smadja, Philippe Msika, Isabelle Grondin, Nathalie Piccardi
  • Publication number: 20040191189
    Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic or dermatological composition for protection against ultraviolet radiation, based on inorganic screening agent, characterized in that it comprises a water-in-oil emulsion containing a combination of at least a particulate inorganic sunscreening agent, selected among the group consisting of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and mixtures thereof, and at least an emulsifier selected among the group consisting of silicone derivatives with glycosidic constituent, the particulate screening agent being homogeneously dispersed in the water-in-oil emulsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe Choulot, Nathalie Petit, Philippe Msika, Patricia Ferraris, Ribes Bernard, Delphine Ribes, Jocelyne Hilaire
  • Publication number: 20040180033
    Abstract: A method for reducing the formation of and/or treating skin stretchmarks is described. The method is characterized in that a composition is applied to the areas of skin liable to form or comprising stretchmarks, including skin of the thighs, abdomen, and/or breast. The applied composition includes a soya peptide, a tripeptide consisting of the amino acids glycine, histidine, and lysine, and/or mixtures of the soya peptide and tripeptide in a suitable application vehicle. The composition displays good skin tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Laboratoires Pharmascience
    Inventor: Philippe Msika
  • Publication number: 20040101580
    Abstract: The invention concerns a peptide extract of lupine (lupinus) characterised in that it has a metalloprotease inhibiting activity, in particular collagenase and gelatinase. The invention also concerns a pharmaceutical, cosmetic or nutritional composition comprising a peptide extract, optionally an inert carrier, in particular for treating humans or mammals suffering from a condition or disease related to excessive degeneration of support by a metalloprotease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Laboratoires Pharmascience
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli, Francois Paul
  • Publication number: 20040067910
    Abstract: The invention concerns a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition, characterised in that it comprises at least a compound for inhibiting Langerhans' cell migration, said active compound being selected in the group consisting of protein kinase C (PKC) inhibiting compounds, matrix metalloprotease (MMP) inhibiting compounds, and combinations thereof, and at least a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable carrier. Said composition enables to inhibit considerably Langerhans' cell migration induced by the presence or an allergenic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Nathalie Piccardi, Antoine Piccirilli
  • Publication number: 20040067246
    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: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli, Nathalie Piccardi, Nicole Broutin
  • Publication number: 20040018257
    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-62 or the expression of the plasminogen activator inhibitor PAI-1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Applicant: LABORATOIRES PHARMASCIENCE
    Inventors: Karim Boumediene, Jean-Pierre Pujol, Georges Bernard Guillou, Philippe Msika, Chafik Ghayor
  • Publication number: 20040013753
    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-&bgr; or the expression of the plasminogen activator inhibitor PAI-1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: LABORATOIRES PHARMASCIENCE
    Inventors: Karim Boumediene, Jean-Pierre Pujol, Georges Bernard Guillou, Philippe Msika, Chafik Ghayor
  • Publication number: 20030129268
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least a fatty ester for preparing a composition designed to inhibit 5&agr;-reductase activity. Said use produces a remarkable inhibiting effect of 5&agr;-reductase thereby providing a novel response for treating dermatological pathologies and/or disorders related to congenital or acquired exaggeration of 5&agr;-reductase activity, in particular for treating prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic adenoma, acne, hyperseborrhea, alopecia and hirsutism. The invention also concerns cosmetic treatment methods, in particular for greasy skin, and the use of said fatty esters as additives in a food product for human and/or animal consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli, Jacques Legrand
  • Publication number: 20030108650
    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 favoured food source in vitamin E and phytosterol, meeting recommended daily intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Carole Kohler, Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli
  • Patent number: 6146616
    Abstract: The invention concerns an antioxidant and/or antielastase composition containing lupine oil or one or several fractions thereof, its use in cosmetics, pharmaceutics and as food additive. More particularly it concerns a composition containing a mixture of lupine oil and wheat germ concentrate, preferably in a proportion of 70 wt. % of lupine oil and 38 wt. % of wheat germ concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Laboratories Pharmascience
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Alain Rancurel, Marie-Georgette Montaudoin
  • Patent number: 5939054
    Abstract: A sunscreen composition containing a synergic mixture of titanium and/or zinc oxide particles, characterized in that said particles are incorporated in paste-forming oils and/or esters and/or fatty alcohols and/or ethers selected so as to provide a wetting point of the incorporated titanium oxide particles and of the incorporated zinc oxide particles lower than about 5 and a flow point of said incorporatedparticles lower than about 30. The invention also provides a method for preparing said composition and the use thereof for protecting the skin against ultraviolet radiation and for maintaining the monocrystalline dispersion of minerals in the formulation and on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique
    Inventors: Philippe Msika, Francis Carriere, Jean-Pierre Fabre, France Boyer
  • Patent number: 5869031
    Abstract: A dermatological and/or cosmetic composition containing a depigmenting active extract of mouse-ear hawkweed and the use thereof in a cosmetic treatment method are disclosed. The use of an active substance obtainable from mouse-ear hawkweed for preparing a depigmenting active medicament is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique
    Inventors: Marie-Christine Tarroux, Roger Navarro, Philippe Msika, Bernard Fabre