Patents by Inventor Qian Zheng

Qian Zheng 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).

  • Compositions and Methods for Stimulation MAGP-1 to Improve the Appearance of Skin
    Publication number: 20160008266
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, by application of one or a combination of natural compounds or extracts that stimulate MAGP-1 expression and which improves the appearance of aged and/or photodamaged skin. The compositions of the invention are topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof in an amount effective to improve the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, Siming W. Chen, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga
  • Electrochemical Gas Sensor
    Publication number: 20150346135
    Abstract: A gas detector includes an electrochemical gas sensor. The sensor includes a plurality of electrodes. At least one of the electrodes is formed of a catalyst/binder slurry which is halftone printed onto a substrate. The composite printed element and substrate are sintered to form the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ling Liu, Yan Zhang, Qian Zheng
  • extracts and methods of use
    Patent number: 9168283
    Abstract: The present invention describes methods for improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, ameliorating, preventing, delaying, and/or improving one or more signs of aging, by topically applying compositions comprising an extract of Medemia nobilis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Russell J. Wyborski
  • Hoya Carnosa Extracts and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20150290118
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Hoya carnosa to impart anti-aging benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Ying Chen
  • Modulation of Thymosin Beta-4 in Skin
    Publication number: 20150283063
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ active agents, other than a retinoid, that stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression in the skin. Also provided are methods for screening for substances which stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression levels and the methods of using active agents identified by the screening protocol in the treatment of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Siming W. Chen, Qian Zheng, Satish Parimoo
  • Compositions and methods for stimulation MAGP-1 to improve the appearance of skin
    Patent number: 9132294
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for treating, preventing and improving the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, by application of one or a combination of natural compounds or extracts that stimulate MAGP-1 expression and which improves the appearance of aged and/or photodamaged skin. The compositions of the invention are topically applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof in an amount effective to improve the condition and aesthetic appearance of skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, Siming W. Chen, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga
  • Modulation of thymosin beta-4 in skin
    Patent number: 9114089
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ active agents, other than a retinoid, that stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression in the skin. Also provided are methods for screening for substances which stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression levels and the methods of using active agents identified by the screening protocol in the treatment of skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Siming W. Chen, Qian Zheng, Satish Parimoo
  • Paxillin Stimulating Compositions and Cosmetic Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20150202146
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising one or more paxillin stimulators and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The paxillin stimulators and combinations thereof are believed to have modulatory activity against at least one biochemical pathway implicated in skin aging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, Russell J. Wyborski, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga, Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev, Siming W. Chen
  • Paxillin stimulating compositions and cosmetic uses thereof
    Patent number: 9066896
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising one or more paxillin stimulators and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The paxillin stimulators and combinations thereof are believed to have modulatory activity against at least one biochemical pathway implicated in skin aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, Russell Wyborski, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga, Dimitri S. Ptchelintsev, Siming W. Chen
  • Callistephus Chinensis Extracts and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20150164776
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Callistephus chinensis to impart benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Ying Chen
  • Serissa japonica extracts and methods of use
    Patent number: 9034396
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Serrisa japonica to impart benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial, Ying Chen, Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys, Cheng S. Hwang
  • extracts and methods of use
    Patent number: 8999403
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Serissa japonica to impart benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial, Ying Chen
  • DEVICE FOR SAMPLING AND DETECTING VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IN WATER
    Publication number: 20150082864
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a sampling and detection device for detecting volatile organic content in water, comprising a hollow sampler (3) and a gas detector (2) connected to the sampler (3). A side wall of a lower half of the sampler (3) is provided with more than one water inlet channel (1), and a lower end is provided with a gas bubbler (10). Said detection device ensures measurement accuracy and continuity while facilitating in-situ detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Bing Chen, Qian Zheng
  • Cosmetic Use of N-Substituted Sulfonyloxybenzylamines and Related Compounds
    Publication number: 20140329898
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev, John W. Lyga, Russell J. Wyborski, Qian Zheng, Cheng S. Hwang
  • extracts and methods of use
    Patent number: 8865231
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Hoya carnosa to impart anti-aging benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Ying Chen, Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Serissa Japonica Extracts and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20140301962
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Serissa japonica to impart benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial, Ying Chen
  • Cosmetic use of N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines and related compounds
    Patent number: 8815265
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev, John W. Lyga, Russell Wyborski, Qian Zheng, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Modulation of Thymosin Beta-4 in Skin
    Publication number: 20140193529
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of inflammation are provided which employ active agents, other than a retinoid, that stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression in the skin and inhibit production of pro-inflammatory chemokines and/or cytokines. Also provided are methods for screening for substances which stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression levels and the methods of using active agents identified by the screening protocol in the treatment of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Ying Cheng, Qian Zheng, Russell J. Wyborski
  • Use of Nesprin-2 Expression Modulators and Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20140161917
    Abstract: Methods of using nesprin-2 modulators to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin and/or improve skin conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Lyga, Ying Chen, Qian Zheng, Uma Santhanam
  • Hoya Carnosa Extracts and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20140161911
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Hoya carnosa to impart anti-aging benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Ying Chen, Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys, Cheng S. Hwang