Patents by Inventor Sreekumar Pillai

Sreekumar Pillai 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).

  • Marine extracts and biofermentations for use in cosmetics
    Patent number: 9717932
    Abstract: An extract of the marine algae, Sarcodiotheca, and more particularly Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii, is described for use in cosmetic compositions. A biofermentation of Sarcodiotheca, such as for example S. gaudichaudii, is also described. This marine bioferment is useful as a skin care active ingredient for anti-aging cosmetic applications, and particularly useful when used in combination with an extracts of red algae, such as Chondrus crispus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph D. Ceccoli, Brian Costello, Sreekumar Pillai
  • MARINE EXTRACTS AND BIOFERMENTATIONS FOR USE IN COSMETICS
    Publication number: 20120258131
    Abstract: An extract of the marine algae, Sarcodiotheca, and more particularly Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii, is described for use in cosmetic compositions. A biofermentation of Sarcodiotheca, such as for example S. gaudichaudii, is also described. This marine bioferment is useful as a skin care active ingredient for anti-aging cosmetic applications, and particularly useful when used in combination with an extracts of red algae, such as Chondrus crispus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian COSTELLO, Joseph D. CECCOLI, Sreekumar PILLAI
  • Marine extracts and biofermentations for use in cosmetics
    Patent number: 8202519
    Abstract: An extract of the marine algae, Sarcodiotheca, and more particularly Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii, is described for use in cosmetic compositions. A biofermentation of Sarcodiotheca, such as for example S. gaudichaudii, is also described. This marine bioferment is useful as a skin care active ingredient for anti-aging cosmetic applications, and particularly useful when used in combination with an extracts of red algae, such as Chondrus crispus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Ceccoli, Brian Costello, Sreekumar Pillai
  • MARINE EXTRACTS AND BIOFERMENTATIONS FOR USE IN COSMETICS
    Publication number: 20100047219
    Abstract: An extract of the marine algae, Sarcodiotheca, and more particularly Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii, is described for use in cosmetic compositions. A biofermentation of Sarcodiotheca, such as for example S. gaudichaudii, is also described. This marine bioferment is useful as a skin care active ingredient for anti-aging cosmetic applications, and particularly useful when used in combination with an extracts of red algae, such as Chondrus crispus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: BASF BEAUTY CARE SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Joseph D. Ceccoli, Brian Costello, Sreekumar Pillai
  • Skin care active complex and methods of using same
    Publication number: 20060275229
    Abstract: A skin care active complex in accordance with an embodiment of the invention comprises a combination of (1) from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight, preferably from about 0.001% to about 5% by weight, of a vitamin A derivative; (2) from about 0.00001% to about 10% by weight of a hydroxamate derivative; (3) from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of an anti-inflammatory natural compound; and optionally, (1) from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of vitamin K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Sreekumar Pillai, Brian Costello, Christian Oresajo, Joseph Ceccoli
  • Medicine response assay in respiratory disease
    Patent number: 6939674
    Abstract: Correlations between polymorphisms in the 5-lipoxygenase gene, or polymorphisms in the leukotriene C4 synthase gene, and a subject's phenotypic response to treatment with a leukotriene receptor antagonist for respiratory disease are described. Methods of screening subjects to aid in treatment, and methods of screening therapeutic compounds, are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne H. Anderson, Lisa D. Edwards, Amanda H. Emmett, Sreekumar Pillai, Catherine S. Sprankle
  • Association of asthma with polymorphisms in the cysteinyl leukotriene 2 receptor
    Publication number: 20030203833
    Abstract: Polymorphisms in the cysteinyl-leukotriene receptor 2 gene and their association with asthma are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Diane Michele Ignar, Sreekumar Pillai
  • Medicine response assay in respiratory disease
    Publication number: 20030162193
    Abstract: Correlations between polymorphisms in the 5-lipoxygenase gene, or polymorphisms in the leukotriene C4 synthase gene, and a subject's phenotypic response to treatment with a leukotriene receptor antagonist for respiratory disease are described. Methods of screening subjects to aid in treatment, and methods of screening therapeutic compounds, are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Wayne H. Anderson, Lisa Edwards, Amanda H. Emmett, Sreekumar Pillai, Catherine S. Sprankle
  • Skin care product containing retinoids and phytoestrogens in a dual compartment package
    Patent number: 6565864
    Abstract: A stable skin care product containing a first composition comprising about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid; a second composition comprising about 0.001% to about 10% of a phytoestrogen; a first compartment for storing the first composition; and a second compartment for storing the second composition, the first and second compartments being joined together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sreekumar Pillai, Stewart Paton Granger, Ian Richard Scott, David Joseph Pocalyko
  • Skin care compositions containing an organic extract of chick pea
    Patent number: 6548072
    Abstract: Organic chick pea extracts are phytoestrogens, if present in an amount such as to provide an estrogenic activity equivalent to at least 1 nM of estradiol. Cosmetic compositions containing organic chick pea extracts are useful in improving the appearance of wrinkled, lined, dry, flaky, aged or photodamaged skin and improving skin thickness, elasticity, flexibility and plumpness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sreekumar Pillai, Uma Santhanam, Marieann Carlomusto, Carol Annette Bosko
  • Skin care product containing retinoids, retinoid booster and phytoestrogens in a dual compartment package
    Publication number: 20020143059
    Abstract: A stable skin care product containing a first composition comprising about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid; a second composition comprising about 0.0001% to about 50% of at least one retinoid booster and about 0.001% to about 10% of a phytoestrogen; a first compartment for storing the first composition; and a second compartment for storing the second composition, the first and second compartments being joined together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Sreekumar Pillai, Stewart Paton Granger, Ian Richard Scott, David Joseph Pocalyko
  • Skin care product containing retinoids and phytoestrogens in a dual compartment package
    Publication number: 20020127255
    Abstract: A stable skin care product containing a first composition comprising about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid; a second composition comprising about 0.001% to about 10% of a phytoestrogen; a first compartment for storing the first composition; and a second compartment for storing the second composition, the first and second compartments being joined together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Sreekumar Pillai, Stewart Paton Granger, Ian Richard Scott, David Joseph Pocalyko
  • Cosmetic compositions containing chick pea extract and retinoids
    Patent number: 6399083
    Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing chick pea extract in combination with retinoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sreekumar Pillai, Manisha Narayan Mahajan, Stewart Paton Granger, David Joseph Pocalyko
  • Cosmetic skin conditioning compositions containing red yeast rice extract
    Patent number: 6395281
    Abstract: Cosmetic methods and compositions for conditioning human skin by topical application to the skin of cosmetic compositions containing red yeast rice extract. Cosmetic compositions containing red yeast rice extract in combination with ascorbyl palmitate, or sodium ascorbyl phosphate, or retinol, or retinyl ester are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Eugene Januario, Uma Santhanam, Sreekumar Pillai, Manisha Narayan Mahajan, John Steven Bajor
  • Cosmetic compositions containing anise extract and retinoids
    Patent number: 6395286
    Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing anise seed extract in combination with retinoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sreekumar Pillai, Manisha Narayan Mahajan, Stewart Paton Granger
  • Cosmetic skin care compositions containing pulegone
    Patent number: 6391324
    Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing pulegone. The inventive compositions improve transglutaminase-1 expression and ceramide expression, and enhance the cell uptake of glucose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco
    Inventors: Robert Carson, Krupa Patel, Sreekumar Pillai, Stewart Paton Granger
  • Cosmetic skin care compositions containing cumic alcohol
    Patent number: 6375961
    Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing cumic alcohol. The inventive compositions improve transglutaminase-1 and ceramide expression in skin cells, and enhance the cell uptake of glucose and ascorbic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care (USA), division of Conopoco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Carson, Krupa Patel, Sreekumar Pillai, Stewart Paton Granger, Beth Anne Lange
  • Cosmetic skin conditioning compositions containing red yeast rice extract
    Publication number: 20020041883
    Abstract: Cosmetic methods and compositions for conditioning human skin by topical application to the skin of cosmetic compositions containing red yeast rice extract. Cosmetic compositions containing red yeast rice extract in combination with ascorbyl palmitate, or sodium ascorbyl phosphate, or retinol, or retinyl ester are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas Eugene Januario, Uma Santhanam, Sreekumar Pillai, Manisha Narayan Mahajan, John Steven Bajor
  • Cosmetic compositions containing resveratrol and retinoids
    Patent number: 6358517
    Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing resveratrol in combination with selected retinoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco
    Inventors: Sreekumar Pillai, Manisha Narayan Mahajan, Stewart Paton Granger, David Joseph Pocalyko, Marieann Barratt
  • Association of asthma with polymorphisms in the cysteinyl leukotriene 2 receptor
    Patent number: H2153
    Abstract: Polymorphisms in the cysteinyl-leukotriene receptor 2 gene and their association with asthma are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corp.
    Inventors: Diane Michele Ignar, Sreekumar Pillai