Patents by Inventor Shoji Takekawa

Shoji Takekawa 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: 20220127158
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to titanate crystal particle dispersions, methods of making the dispersions, and compositions and uses thereof. The dispersions and compositions containing the dispersions provide a high coverage to the skin and high near infrared/infrared (NIR/IR) reflectance. The dispersions include optionally surface treated titanate crystals used as cosmetic powders, and a cosmetically acceptable dispersing medium. The dispersions may be useful in cosmetic compositions as a foundation and/or as a composition to correct skin discoloration, and may be used protect the skin from sun exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Shoji TAKEKAWA, Ryo OHARA, Nobuki ITOI, Yasuhito ITO, Hiroyoshi MORI
  • Publication number: 20220127157
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to cosmetic powder materials and compositions containing them that provide a high coverage to the skin and high near infrared/nitrated (NIR/IR) reflectance. The compositions include optionally surface treated titanate crystals used as cosmetic powders, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions may be useful as a foundation and/or as a composition to correct skin discoloration, and may be used protect the skin from sun exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Shoji TAKEKAWA, Ryo OHARA, Nobuki ITOI, Yasuhito ITO, Hiroyoshi MORI
  • Publication number: 20170281512
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to cosmetic powders in which the powders are surface modified with at least one polysaccharide, or salt forms thereof. The powders may be used in cosmetic compositions such as a powder foundation, liquid foundation, point makeup, lip, mascara, eyeliner, skin care products which are skin cream, hair care products which are shampoo, conditioner, treatment and hair styling products, hair color products, cleansing products which are a body soap, hand soap and facial cleanser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventor: Shoji Takekawa
  • Patent number: 9011893
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to cosmetic compositions providing high coloring pigment particles capable of achieving high color coverage with less pigment. The compositions of embodiments include aluminum hydroxide particles coated with at least one pigment, and having an average coated ratio of from about 20% to about 100% pigment by weight of aluminum hydroxide, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions may be useful as a foundation and/or as a composition to correct skin discoloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: U.S. Cosmetics Corporation
    Inventors: Katsumi Shimizu, Shoji Takekawa
  • Publication number: 20140219941
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to cosmetic powders having improved dispersibility, feel, and stability in which the powders are surface modified with at least one alginic acid, or salt form thereof. The powders may be used in cosmetic compositions such as a powder foundation skin toner, skin lotion, or body wash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: U.S. Cosmetic Corporation
    Inventors: Shoji TAKEKAWA, Katsumi SHIMIZU
  • Publication number: 20140134215
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to cosmetic compositions providing high coloring pigment particles capable of achieving high color coverage with less pigment. The compositions of embodiments include aluminum hydroxide particles coated with at least one pigment, and having an average coated ratio of from about 20% to about 100% pigment by weight of aluminum hydroxide, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions may be useful as a foundation and/or as a composition to correct skin discoloration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: U.S. COSMETICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Katsumi SHIMIZU, Shoji TAKEKAWA
  • Publication number: 20140079745
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to cosmetic compositions providing a high coverage to the skin while retaining a natural skin appearance. The compositions of embodiments include a powder-containing aluminum hydroxide particles having an average coated ratio of from about 60% to about 150% powder by weight of aluminum hydroxide, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions may be useful as a foundation and/or as a composition to correct skin discoloration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: U.S. Cosmetics Corporation
    Inventors: Katsumi SHIMIZU, Shoji Takekawa