Patents by Inventor Steven A. Orofino

Steven A. Orofino 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).

  • Color cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 7799321
    Abstract: Color cosmetic compositions include a rheology modifier (thickener) and film-former copolymer which is a crosslinked, linear copolymer of poly(vinyl amide polymerizable carboxylic acid) e.g. poly(vinyl pyrrolidone-acrylic acid), which is compatible with iron oxides generally present in such compositions, e.g. gel and emulsion color cosmetic formulations such as gel eyelid enhancers, oil-in-water emulsion eyeliner and oil-in-water emulsion foundation products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen S. Botschka, Barbara Krautsieder, Steven A. Orofino, Linda C. Foltis
  • Color cosmetic compositions
    Publication number: 20070231286
    Abstract: Color cosmetic compositions include a rheology modifier (thickener) and film-former copolymer which is a crosslinked, linear copolymer of poly(vinyl amide polymerizable carboxylic acid) e.g. poly(vinyl pyrrolidone-acrylic acid), which is compatible with iron oxides generally present in such compositions, e.g. gel and emulsion color cosmetic formulations such as gel eyelid enhancers, oil-in-water emulsion eyeliner and oil-in-water emulsion foundation products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Ellen Botschka, Barbara Krautsieder, Steven Orofino, Linda Foltis
  • Antiperspirant compositions
    Patent number: 7208143
    Abstract: What is described herein is an antiperspirant composition including an active antiperspirant ingredient, and a phenylethyl, benzyl or substituted benzyl ester as additive therein, which is an aryl carboxylic ester of 2-phenylethyl alcohol, 1-phenylethyl alcohol or benzyl alcohol, which leaves a reduced visible white chalky residue on the skin of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.
    Inventors: Steven H. Bertz, Steven A. Orofino, Blanca Gomez
  • Sunscreen compositions
    Patent number: 7132097
    Abstract: A sunscreen composition which includes at least one UV-B active ingredient therein, optionally with a UV-A active, and a phenylethyl or benzyl ester in an amount sufficient to boost the SPF rating of the UV-B active therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.
    Inventors: Steven H. Bertz, Steven A. Orofino, Mihaela Gorcea
  • Sunscreen compositions
    Publication number: 20060078514
    Abstract: A sunscreen composition which includes at least one UV-B active ingredient therein, optionally with a UV-A active, and a phenylethyl or benzyl ester in an amount sufficient to boost the SPF rating of the UV-B active therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Bertz, Steven Orofino, Mihaela Gorcea
  • Method and composition for imparting high shine to a polymeric substrate
    Publication number: 20060067900
    Abstract: A method and composition for imparting high shine to a polymeric substrate such as hair or skin, leather or a plastic which comprises applying thereto a phenylethyl or benzyl ester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Bertz, Steven Orofino, Ellen Botschka
  • Antiperspirant compositions
    Publication number: 20060067901
    Abstract: What is described herein is an antiperspirant composition including an active antiperspirant ingredient, and a phenylethyl, benzyl or substituted benzyl ester as additive therein, which is an aryl carboxylic ester of 2-phenylethyl alcohol, 1-phenylethyl alcohol or benzyl alcohol, which leaves a reduced visible white chalky residue on the skin of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Bertz, Steven Orofino, Blanca Gomez
  • Clear antiperspirant sticks
    Patent number: 5520907
    Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions in gel form are provided which include an antiperspirant-active salt, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydric alcohol, dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal, and a propoxylated C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 alcohol carboxylate. The carboxylate serves both as an emollient and as a clarifier to obtain a clear gel stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Orofino, Matthew F. Kuznitz
  • Clear antiperspirant sticks
    Patent number: H1473
    Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions in gel form are provided which include an antiperspirant-active salt, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydric alcohol, dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal, and a borate salt, especially anhydrous borax. The borate salt serves as a stabilizer for the gelled stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Inventors: Steven A. Orofino, Matthew F. Kuznitz