Stick Patents (Class 424/DIG5)
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Patent number: 4863721Abstract: Polar solvent-free antiperspirant compositions comprising particulate cellulose ether polymers, preferably hydroxyethyl-cellulose. These antiperspirant compositions produce less stinging and burning than compositions not containing particulate cellulose ether polymers when applied to underarm skin following shaving.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1987Date of Patent: September 5, 1989Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Terri A. Beck, Raymond E. Bolich, Jr.
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Patent number: 4859446Abstract: An improved process for preparing an enhanced antiperspirant active polymeric aluminum compound having the empirical formula:Al.sub.2 (OH).sub.6-a X.sub.a (I)wherein X is Cl, Br, F, I, SO.sub.4 and NO.sub.2, a is about 1.0 to about 4, which is further characterized by (a) a Size Exclusion Chromatograph, (b) a Band III percent aluminum value of at least 40 percent, and preferably (c) a Band I percent aluminum value of not greater than 5 percent, and compositions thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1986Date of Patent: August 22, 1989Assignee: Wickhen Products, Inc.Inventors: Eric S. Abrutyn, Robert J. Sloan
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Patent number: 4851214Abstract: Personal malodors due to the chemical or bacterial action occurring on the skin or hair are inhibited by applying formulations containing N-soya-N-ethyl morpholinium ethosulfate.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1988Date of Patent: July 25, 1989Assignee: ICI Americas Inc.Inventors: Peter P. Walters, Ronald I. Davis
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Patent number: 4847071Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising tocopherol sorbate and an anti-inflammatory agent which are useful for topical application to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure. Combinations of tocopherol sorbate, an anti-inflammatory agent, and a sunscreen are also disclosed.Also disclosed is a method for using these compositions topically to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1987Date of Patent: July 11, 1989Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald L. Bissett, Rodney D. Bush, Ranjit Chatterjee
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Patent number: 4842762Abstract: A prelaundering composition in solid, stick-like form to be applied by direct contacting of a fabric as soiled and stained zones thereof to transfer the solid product to the areas to be treated. The product includes a surfactant and laundry enzymes homogeneously dispersed throughout a semi-hard carrier vehicle including in-situ formed sodium stearate. Various salts added to the composition of the invention as effective selectively to modify, controllably and independently, particular physical and chemical parameters of the composition, including texture, consistency, hardness, melting point and pH to optimize the rheology and the softening range of the product and to enhance related functional features.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1987Date of Patent: June 27, 1989Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: John S. Sabol, Jr., Wayne A. Kester
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Patent number: 4839160Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer having units of formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is a group derived from benzylidene-bornanone of formula II ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy andR.sup.2 represents C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 alkyl.The polymer is useful in protecting human skin against sunburn.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1987Date of Patent: June 13, 1989Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Serge Forestier, Claude Mahieu
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Patent number: 4837010Abstract: A novel long wave UV ray absorber comprising a dibenzoylmethane derivative effectively shuts out UV-A which causes a harmful action on skin.The absorber is insoluble in water, organic solvents, oily substances, sebum and the like, so that percutaneous absorption does hardly take place and the absorber is scarcely removed by water or sweat, thus keeping a high efficacy.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1987Date of Patent: June 6, 1989Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hajime Hotta, Michiyo Akasaka
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Patent number: 4832945Abstract: An underarm deodorant suspensoid stick that is essentially free from any tendency to cause iritation is obtained by suspending in a gelled water-insoluble organic liquid powdered sodium bicarbonate having a particle size in the range of esentially 100% less than 44 micron and at least about 25% greater than 1 micron.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1986Date of Patent: May 23, 1989Inventors: lloyd I. Osipow, Dorothea C. Marra, J. George Spitzer
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Patent number: 4822602Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions in the form of solid sticks, especially deodorant sticks and antiperspirant sticks. The cosmetic stick compositions of the present invention comprise the essential components: (a) water-soluble active; (b) dimethicone copolyol; (c) volatile silicone oil; (d) propylene glycol; (e) C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 monohydric alcohol; (f) water; (g) solidifying agent; and (h) coupling agent. These compositions have excellent efficacy and cosmetic aesthetics.The present invention also relates to methods for treating or preventing malodor associated with human perspiration, especially underarm odor. The present invention further relates to methods for manufacturing cosmetic stick compositions of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1987Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Anthony D. Sabatelli
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Patent number: 4822603Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions comprising:(a) from about 35% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil;(b) from about 1% to about 5% of a non-volatile emollient;(c) from about 2.5% to about 4% of a high melting point wax;(d) from about 10% to about 15% of a low melting point wax;(e) from about 0.2% to about 1.5% of a colloidal silica material;(f) from about 0.5% to about 4% of an inert spherical particulate material which is comprised of essentially spherical particles having a mean diameter of at least about 10 microns;(g) from about 2% to about 9% of a talcum material; and(h) from about 20% to about 33% of a particulate antiperspirant material;wherein the total level of talcum material and antiperspirant material is from about 25% to about 35%.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1987Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard D. Farris, John P. Luebbe, Gerald J. Quinlivan
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Patent number: 4816261Abstract: Disclosed are deodorant gel stick compositions comprising from about 0.1 to about 10.0% of a deodorant active, from about 7% to about 35% of intermediate polarity emollients, from about 2% to about 8% of a benzylidene sorbitol, from about 7% to about 75% of a polar solvent, and from about 5% to about 40% of a coupling agent. These deodorant gel sticks provide very stable deodorant compositions with good efficacy as well as excellent cosmetics which are further characterized by their ease of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1987Date of Patent: March 28, 1989Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John P. Luebbe, Paul R. Tanner, John D. Melanson, Jr.
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Patent number: 4814165Abstract: A solid hydrated stick for topical application containing emulsified water soluble ingredients and volatile emollients. The stick is a solid emulsion comprising by weight from 15% to 40% of a cyclic silicone, 2% to 15% of an oil, 2% to 20% of a wax, 2% to 7% of polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax, 10% to 40% water, and 0.1% to 40% of a cosmetically acceptable functional ingredient. The polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax acts as an emulsifier and contributes to the rigidity of the stick, while the silicone serves as an emollient to impart a smooth, buttery feel when the composition is applied to the skin.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1987Date of Patent: March 21, 1989Assignee: Kolmar Laboratories Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Berg, John H. Murphy, Stephen Casperson
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Patent number: 4793990Abstract: A sun filter has been discovered which is coffee bean oil which can be obtained by extraction with an organic solvent from coffee grounds which are the residues from the extraction of water-soluble constituents from roasted coffees.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1983Date of Patent: December 27, 1988Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Jean F. Grollier, Sophie Plessis
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Patent number: 4792444Abstract: A cosmetic agent serves to form film being durable to various effects and comprises a copolymer of a fluoroalkyl (meth)acrylate and a long chain, linear alkyl (meth)acrylate. It may further comprise a volatile oil and solid fat(s).Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1986Date of Patent: December 20, 1988Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Junichi Fukasawa, Yutaka Yasuda, Yuji Sato, Jun Shida
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Patent number: 4775528Abstract: A composition of zirconyl hydroxy chloride and aluminum chlorhydroxide in stable solid form having improved antiperspirant efficacy when dissolved in water is made by heating a 2-20% by weight aqueous solution containing at least the aluminum chlorhydroxide component of the composition at a temperature of at least 50.degree. C. until the ratio of the height of peak 4 at Kd=0.7 to that of peak 3 at Kd=0.5 as measured by gel permeation chromotography on cross-linked dextran is at least 2:1, then subjecting the solution to rapid drying to solid form.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1987Date of Patent: October 4, 1988Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: David T. Callaghan, Alan M. Phipps, Stephen J. Provancal
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Patent number: 4774079Abstract: An antiperspirant composition buffered to a pH in the range of from about 2.5 to about 4.5 having incorporated therein as active ingredients a combination of aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum chloride and an aluminum zirconium polychlorohydrate complex; an additionally added buffering agent, preferably glycine, may be incorporated in the composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1985Date of Patent: September 27, 1988Assignee: Bristol-Myers CompanyInventors: Chung T. Shin, Milton S. Slade, Ara Nersesian
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Patent number: 4765922Abstract: A skin cleansing composition, in the form of a rod or stick, contains a fatty phase, a water phase and a consistency agent. The consistency agent is a mixture of at least one fatty acid having 12 to 22 carbon atoms and a lactate of the formula. ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl or alkenyl radical having 13 to 17 carbon atoms or a mixture consisting essentially of said alkyl and/or alkenyl radicals.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1987Date of Patent: August 23, 1988Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Jean-Claude Contamin, Roberte Latapie
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Patent number: 4743443Abstract: A tri-color or alternating bi-color lipstick and method of molding the same is disclosed. The lipstick is formed using a known book-type mold. The color divisions are achieved by using a removable insert. One insert is used to form the middle section. Another insert is a solid plate and is used to prevent lipstick product from entering the middle section while the outer sections are being filled. In use, the lipstick is axially rotated by the user to present the desired color to the lips. In serial or simultaneous fashion, more than one color may be applied to permit blending.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1987Date of Patent: May 10, 1988Assignee: Cavalla, Inc.Inventors: Arthur Pisani, Robert Pisani
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Patent number: 4743444Abstract: Cosmetic stick compositions comprising from about 10% to about 97% of a liquid base material, from about 1% to about 10% of a benzylidene sorbitol, and from about 1% to about 15% of a C.sub.14 -C.sub.16 fatty alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a preferred C.sub.14 -C.sub.16 fatty alcohol. The cosmetic sticks preferably also contain an active material, such as an antiperspirant active or a deodorant active.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1986Date of Patent: May 10, 1988Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Patrick C. McCall
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Patent number: 4741899Abstract: A process for arresting the proliferation of microorganisms which convert axillary secretions into malodorous materials by treating these axillary secretions with a composition containing a compound selected from the group consisting of tripelennamine, phenindamine, hexylcaine, tetracaine, naphazoline, xylometazoline, pyrilamine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1983Date of Patent: May 3, 1988Assignee: Bristol-Myers CompanyInventors: Sydney M. Henry, Gene Jacobs, Val F. Cotty
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Patent number: 4738956Abstract: A new and improved topically applied pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of itching, rash, eczema, insect bites, poison ivy and the like and an improved vehicle for delivering the active ingredients thereof to the human skin in a manner whereby the bioavailability and percutaneous absorption of the active ingredient is remarkably enhanced. The vehicle comprises a volatile silicone, a fatty alcohol having from 12-22 carbon atoms, hydrocortisone; and such preservatives or emulsifying agents as may be warranted.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1986Date of Patent: April 19, 1988Assignee: Neutrogena CorporationInventors: Richard A. Scott, Mitchell S. Wortzman, Eric Jungermann
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Patent number: 4737361Abstract: An antiperspirant process and composition wherein the active antiperspirant ingredient is an alpha adrenergic amine that has at least a substantial alpha.sub.2 adrenergic amine activity component.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1986Date of Patent: April 12, 1988Assignee: Bristol-Myers CompanyInventors: Ronald R. Rafft, Michael D. Helman
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Patent number: 4732754Abstract: Improved antiperspirant compositions having an astringent material suspended in a hydrophobic medium, and emulsions of aqueous solutions of astringent materials in a hydrophobic medium, said compositions having added thereto from 1 to 5% by weight of a C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 alkanediol compound.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1986Date of Patent: March 22, 1988Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventor: Helga Krevald
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Patent number: 4731243Abstract: Described are deodorant and/or antiperspirant sticks which contain suspended therein fragrance-containing polymeric pellets containing 1 to 80% fragrance, the polymeric pellets produced by means of cryogenically grinding an extruded mixture of perfume composition and polymer.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1986Date of Patent: March 15, 1988Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Jerome I. Lindauer, Sharon L. Reich, Rose L. Trizzino, Valerie M. Suran, David E. Cincotta
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Patent number: 4727088Abstract: A new and improved topically applied pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of acne and an improved vehicle for delivering the active ingredients thereof to the human skin in a manner whereby the bioavailability and percutaneous absorption of the active ingredient is remarkably enhanced. The vehicle comprises a volatile silicone, a fatty alcohol having from 12-22 carbon atoms, retinoids selected from the group consisting of tretinoin (all-trans retinoic acid) and isotretinoin (13-cis retinoic acid); and such preservatives or emulsifying agents as may be warranted.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1986Date of Patent: February 23, 1988Assignee: Neutrogena CorporationInventors: Richard A. Scott, Mitchell S. Wortzman, Eric Jungermann
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Patent number: 4726942Abstract: A cosmetic composition for protection against ultraviolet radiation and its use for this purpose.The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing, as an agent for protecting against the UV rays at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## where Ar denotes an m- or p-phenylene or biphenylene radical capable of being substituted by one or more halogen atoms, one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 lower alkyl or lower alkoxy groups,R denotes a hydrogen atom, an ester group --COOR.sub.1, an amide group --CONR.sub.1 R.sub.2 or a nitrile group;R' denotes an ester group --COOR.sub.1 or amide group --CONR.sub.1 R.sub.2 ; in addition when R denotes a hydrogen atom, R' can be an acid group --COOH or its salts,R.sub.1 being capable of being a linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated carbon chain containing up to 18 carbon atoms, unsubstituted or substituted by one or more hydroxyl, alkoxy, amino or quaternary ammonium groups,R.sub.2 being capable of being a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1984Date of Patent: February 23, 1988Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Gerard Lang, Alain Malaval, Madeleine Leduc
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Patent number: 4725430Abstract: A clear or translucent cosmetic stick containing an acidic material and a reactive solvent, using dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal as the gelling agent an N-(2-hydroxyethyl) acetamide as the stabilizing agent. In particular are included antiperspirant sticks with an astringent metal salt and also containing lower aliphatic mono- and dihydric alkanols.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1985Date of Patent: February 16, 1988Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Schamper, Martin M. Perl, James D. Warren
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Patent number: 4725431Abstract: Method for preparing an antiperspirant composition of the water-in-oil emulsion type having improved application and aesthetic properties which comprises emulsyfing the aqueous phase in the oil phase in the presence of about 1 to 3% by weight of at least one C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 saturated fatty acid ester of polyglycerol containing about 2 to 10 repeating glycerol units.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1985Date of Patent: February 16, 1988Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventors: Joseph C. Hourihan, Helga Krevald
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Patent number: 4725432Abstract: Solid stick compositions comprising a long-chain fatty alcohol having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms in the chain, volatile silicone and C.sub.20 or longer chain alcohols at levels of from about 1% to about 3% of the total long-chain fatty alcohol present in the compositions. These solid sticks have improved strength and hardness without undue brittleness.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1984Date of Patent: February 16, 1988Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: William G. May
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Patent number: 4725429Abstract: A new and improved topically applied pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of acne and an improved vehicle for delivering the active ingredients thereof to the human skin in a manner whereby the bioavailability and percutaneous absorption of the active ingredient is remarkably enhanced. The vehicle comprises a volatile silicone, a fatty alcohol having from 12-22 carbon atoms, benzoyl peroxide; and such preservatives or emulsifying agents as may be warranted.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1986Date of Patent: February 16, 1988Assignee: Neutrogena CorporationInventors: Richard A. Scott, Mitchell S. Wortzman, Eric Jungermann
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Patent number: 4724139Abstract: A highly effective antiperspirant composition being essentially water-insoluble with the exception of the active astringent antiperspirant particles formed as a stick includes from about 5% to about 80% of a volatile isoparaffin liquid carrier, from about 5% to about 60% of one or more water-insoluble waxes and from about 8% to about 60% of an active aluminum or zirconium astringent antiperspirant salt in the form of finely divided particles.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1985Date of Patent: February 9, 1988Inventor: Victor Palinczar
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Patent number: 4724138Abstract: Coherent powder compositions are formed by blending a powder phase containing at least 5 weight percent calcium sulfate hemihydrate with a liquid phase containing sufficient water to fully convert the hemihydrate to calcium sulfate dihydrate and drying the resultant blend. Uniformly pigmented products are formed by including a powdered pigment in the powder phase and 0.1 to 4.0 weight percent surfactant in the aqueous phase. Compositions suitable for use as cosmetic sticks are formed by employing at least 40 weight percent calcium sulfate hemihydrate. Preferably the products are formed by combining 40 to 60 parts by weight of aqueous phase with 50 parts by weight of powder phase. To improve pay-off characteristics the products are subjected to a temperature above 128.degree. C., the outer surface is abraded or up to 20 weight percent of the aqueous phase is glycerin or propylene glycol.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1986Date of Patent: February 9, 1988Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: John A. Duffy, Richard D. Katstra
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Patent number: 4724240Abstract: This invention relates to solid emollient-moisturizer compositions, and in particular relates to compositions wherein an emollient-moisturizer is entrapped in the lattice of the cross-linked polymer during in situ polymerization of the monomers forming the polymer lattice. The invention provides for conversion of solid and/or liquid emollients or moisturizers into solid, free-flowing forms by entrapment of the functional materials in a hydrophobic polymer lattice.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1984Date of Patent: February 9, 1988Assignee: Wickhen Products, Inc.Inventor: Eric S. Abrutyn
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Patent number: 4722835Abstract: A method for producing solid gel antiperspirant sticks at a lower processing temperature, said sticks containing an acidic antiperspirant metal active compound, dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal as the gelling agent and at least one alcohol, a solvent which is an organic compatible, small organic compound of not greater than about five carbon atoms and is a good hydrogen bond donor or acceptor, and a stabilizing compound which is a basic metallic salt, and the gelled antiperspirant sticks formed by the process.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1986Date of Patent: February 2, 1988Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Schamper, Zsuzsanna M. Piso
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Patent number: 4722836Abstract: Wax-like antiperspirant composition sticks having uniformly distributed astringent salt suspension throughout the stick composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1982Date of Patent: February 2, 1988Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventors: Daniel C. Geary, Helga Krevald, Peter P. Walters, Jr.
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Patent number: 4720381Abstract: Clear gel antiperspirant sticks comprising (a) about 37 to 94 percent by weight of a non-reactive alkanol, (b) about 1 to 10 percent of dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal, (c) 0 to 25 percent of an emollient, (d) about 5 to 25 percent of an antiperspirant active compound, and (e) about 0 to 3 percent of a C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 fatty acid.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1986Date of Patent: January 19, 1988Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Schamper, Martin M. Perl, James D. Warren
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Patent number: 4719102Abstract: A method for producing solid gel antiperspirant sticks at a lower processing temperature, said sticks containing an acidic antiperspirant metal active compound, dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal as the gelling agent and at least one alcohol, wherein a novel solvent is added which is an organic compatible, small compound of not greater than about five carbon atoms and is a good hydrogen bond donor or acceptor, and the gelled antiperspirant sticks formed by the process.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1985Date of Patent: January 12, 1988Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventors: Munawar H. Randhawa, Thomas J. Schamper
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Patent number: 4719103Abstract: Method for making an antiperspirant composition of the water-in-oil emulsion type having improved application properties and aesthetic appeal which comprises emulsifying the aqueous phase in the oil phase in the presence of from 1 to 3% by weight of a non-ionic surfactant having a resultant HLB value in the range of 6 to 9.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1985Date of Patent: January 12, 1988Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventors: Helga Krevald, Joseph C. Hourihan
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Patent number: 4710373Abstract: A composition for application to the skin to protect the skin from the long wavelength ultraviolet ray comprises a dibenzoylmethane derivative of the following general formula ##STR1## in which X represents a hydrogen atom, a monovalent metal cation, an organic cation, a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, or a polyoxyalkylene oxide having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, Y and Z each independently represent a hydroxyl group, a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, or a polyoxyalkylene oxide group having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms, and m and n are independently an integer of from 0 to 3.The composition is adjustable so as to have an optimum HLB balance and has good compatibility with various cosmetic bases. Further, it does not irritate the skin, is difficult to be percutaneously absorbed and shows continued skin-protecting effects.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1985Date of Patent: December 1, 1987Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Koichi Nakamura, Michihiro Hattori, Tadashi Tamura, Toru Tejima, Naotake Takaishi, Genji Imokawa, Hajime Hotta
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Patent number: 4710375Abstract: Pigments coated with metallic soap and containing water easily disperse in the water and yet demonstrate water-repellency. The present pigments will thus obtain cosmetic which will give the user a refreshment and longer lasting and water-repellent make-up.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1986Date of Patent: December 1, 1987Assignee: Pola Chemical Industries Inc.Inventors: Yutaka Takasuka, Kunihiko Mohri, Akiko Kawaguchi
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Patent number: 4704271Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions containing an aqueous solution of an astringent compound as a discontinuous or dispersed phase in a solid matrix of a volatile silicone, a solid alkanol containing at least 12 carbon atoms, a C.sub.4 to C.sub.8 alkylene diol, and a saturated C.sub.12 to C.sub.20 fatty acid ester of at least one polyglycerol emulsifying agent having a resultant HLB value of 6 to 9. The compositions may also contain an alkanoic acid having at least 12 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1985Date of Patent: November 3, 1987Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventors: Joseph C. Hourihan, Helga Krevald
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Patent number: 4702916Abstract: An analgesic stick composition comprising(i) a delivery system comprising about 10 to about 65% by weight alcohol; about 6 to about 10% by weight of an alkali metal salt of a saturated fatty acid gelling agent having from about C.sub.8 to about C.sub.22 ; about 10 to about 30% water; and(ii) an analgesic compound selected from the group consisting of oleoresin capsicum, capsicum, capsaicin, camphor, allyl isothiocyanate, methyl nicotinate, menthol and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1985Date of Patent: October 27, 1987Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventor: Navin Geria
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Patent number: 4699929Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of skin have been prepared in a carrier which contains 40 to 60% of liquid paraffin, 40 to 60% of solid paraffin, and 0.5 to 5% of microcrystalline wax. The new carrier is especially suitable for readily oxidizable drugs such as dithranol and its derivatives. From the compositions of the invention it is possible to prepare sufficiently thin and hard, yet non-brittle sticks by means of which the drug can be applied at precisely the desired point of the skin.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1986Date of Patent: October 13, 1987Assignee: Orion-yhtyma OyInventors: Kimmo K. Mustakallio, Gunnar A. Sothmann, Hanna-Maija Heikinheimo
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Patent number: 4699780Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising a resin, a polysiloxane, a polyolefin that is fluid at room temperature, and at least one hardening agent. Suitable coloring materials include dyes, pigments and pearling agents. The compositions of the present invention may be molded into the shape of a lipstick. They may also be applied in the form of a cream, especially when the composition is intended to be used as a lip gloss or as a lip balm.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1985Date of Patent: October 13, 1987Assignee: Estee Lauder Inc.Inventors: Deborah J. Jennings, Thomas J. Vichroski
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Patent number: 4695452Abstract: A cosmetic composition of the type which is useable in the form of a cosmetic stick for applying the cosmetic composition to human skin is provided with acetylated monoglyceride in the form of a waxy solid, beeswax, and isopropyl myristate in a predetermined composition to produce a co-efficient of friction for the cosmetic composition which is greater than approximately 0.5. The cosmetic stick can be applied to the body to produce a massaging action, without causing a greasy feeling. In preferred embodiments, moisturizers such as stearic acid and cetyl alcohol are included in the composition. Additionally, emollients, such as propylene glycol, isopropyl palmitate, and dimethicone and an antioxidant formed by the synergistic combination of vitamin E and ascorbyl palmitate (Vitamin C) may also be included in the combination. Methods for preparing aqueous and nonaqueous cosmetic compositions are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1986Date of Patent: September 22, 1987Inventors: Peter M. Gannis, Aphrodite Gannis
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Patent number: 4681757Abstract: Deodorant compositions containing, as an active ingredient, juice which is pressed out from fruits of Ebenaceae plants, a method of preparing such active ingredient and the use of such compositions as a deodorant in various environmental conditions.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1985Date of Patent: July 21, 1987Assignee: Rilis Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takeo Mimasu, Kuniyoshi Torii
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Patent number: 4678663Abstract: A new and improved vehicle for delivering pharmaceutical ingredients to the human skin in a manner whereby the bioavailability, subcutaneous adsorption, and effectiveness of the active ingredient are remarkably enhanced. The vehicle comprises a volatile silicone, a fatty alcohol having from 12-22 carbon atoms, a preselected active ingredient; and such preservatives or emulsifying agents as may be warranted.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1984Date of Patent: July 7, 1987Assignee: Nuetrogena CorporationInventors: Richard A. Scott, Mitchell S. Wortzman, Eric Jungermann
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Patent number: 4673571Abstract: A cosmetic composition contained in a suitable carrier comprising at least one copolymer of acrylic or methacrylic acid, an alkyl acrylate and/or methacrylate and an allyl derivative having repetitive units which correspond to the following formulae: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 constitute a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical,R.sub.3 constitutes a linear or branched-chain alkyl radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms,R.sub.4 constitutes --OH, --NHCONH.sub.2, or --OCOR.sub.5,R.sub.5 constitutes a linear or branched-chain alkyl radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms,x constitutes 40 to 90 weight percent,y constitutes 8 to 50 weight percent,z constitutes 2 to 25 weight percent, and the sum ofx+y+z is from 80 to 100 weight percent.The cosmetic composition is especially useful as a composition for the hair and skin.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1984Date of Patent: June 16, 1987Assignee: Societe Anonyme dite: L'OrealInventors: Claude Mahieu, Christos Papantoniou
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Patent number: 4669492Abstract: A cosmetic stick for a powder pencil comprises a stable stick body formed from powder base material and pigment, optionally with binding agent, lubricant and/or adhesion-enhancing agent, together with a particulate material which is additionally contained in the stick body in finely divided form, the particles thereof being harder than the base materials. The particulate material includes at least one derivative of tricalcium phosphate, tetracalcium phosphate or calcium pyrophosphate.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1985Date of Patent: June 2, 1987Assignee: Schwan-Stabilo Schwanhausser GmbH & Co.Inventor: Reinhard von Kleinsorgen
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Patent number: 4668664Abstract: Linear bi- or tri-enic fatty esters of erythromycin A have the formula ##STR1## wherein one of R and R' represents a linear bi- or tri-enic C.sub.18 acyl radical having an all cis (Z) stereochemical configuration and the other of R and R' represents hydrogen.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1986Date of Patent: May 26, 1987Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Andr/e/ Rougier, Didier Dupuis, Michel Philippe, Henri Sebag, Didier S. Leger