Beeswax Patents (Class 514/787)
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Patent number: 6001346Abstract: A sprayable or solid biodegradable wax carrier for insect pheromones and a method for constant release rate of the pheromone from the biodegradable wax. A composition comprising a pheromone and paraffin wax formulated as an aqueous emulsion or a solid suitable for application to a surface of a tree or crop for mating disruption of insect pests. Pheromone is released by diffusion or by partitioning from the biodegradable wax carrier or by pheromone exposure due to the biodegradable wax carrier degradation.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1996Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Michael Delwiche, John M. Krochta, Richard E. Rice, Cynthia Atterholt
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Patent number: 5965148Abstract: Transfer-resistant cosmetic/dermatological compositions (e.g., lipcolors) formulated as supple and homogeneous doughs, advantageously via extrusion, include a fatty phase which comprises at least one volatile oil, at least one phenylated silicone oil and at least 12% by weight of at least one wax.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1998Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Isabelle Agostini, Dolores Miguel-Colombel, Fran.cedilla.ois Pradier, Alex Junino, Veronique Le Bras-Roulier
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Patent number: 5936002Abstract: Cosmetic/pharmaceutical/hygienic compositions (e.g., lipcolors) are formulated as homogeneous and stable, supple dough extrudates, said supple dough extrudates having at least one thermally-unmodified but normally heat-sensitive compound (for example a volatile compound and/or a compound having a low flash point) and at least one elevated melting temperature T compound (for example a wax) homogeneously distributed therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1996Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.Inventor: Isabelle Agostini
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Patent number: 5932230Abstract: An analgesic cosmetic formulation in the form of an ointment, salve or cream which is applied to the skin, including the hands and feet for the treatment of such conditions as redness, swelling, itching and soreness of the skin. The cosmetic formulation contains ingredients including oranges, avocado, watermelon, banana, lemon, palm oil, coconut oil, petroleum jelly, beeswax, aloe vera, vitamin E, aspirin, ammonium sulfate, sodium bisulfate and quine sulfate.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1997Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Inventor: Frenchell DeGrate
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Patent number: 5837270Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical anti-acne formulation comprising, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a compound of the formula C.sub.6 H.sub.2 ClOHR.sup.1 R.sup.2, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C1 to C7 alkyl, C3 to C7 cycloalkyl or C3 to C7 aryl, and zinc oxide. The preferred formulation contains 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol and zinc oxide.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1996Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Inventor: Nelson Leon Burgess
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Patent number: 5817322Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation and struction of a kind of pharmaceutical base comprising 5% to 25% by weight of beeswax and 95% to 75% by weight of a hydrophobic solvent. The pharmaceutical base has a netted framework structure with beeswax being the frame and the hydrophobic solvent being included in the frame. Also, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, dressing and cosmetics prepared by using the base and the method for preparing the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1996Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Inventor: Rongxiang Xu
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Patent number: 5750127Abstract: A color mascara composition comprising from about 1 to about 99 wt. % of a natural wax modified with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.60, preferably a C.sub.20 -C.sub.40 alkanol to substantially esterify C.sub.12 -C.sub.60 free fatty acids of the wax to form an esterified wax; from about 0.001 to about 20 wt. % of a colorant; and an effective of a cosmetically acceptable carrier.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1997Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: Elizabeth Arden, a Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Karen Lee Rokitowski
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Patent number: 5629017Abstract: A programmed release pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a core, containing the active ingredient, coated by a hydrophobic layer is described. Such dosage forms release the active ingredient after a pre-established no-release interval which does not depend on physiological factors.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1995Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: Zambon Group S.p.A.Inventors: Franco Pozzi, Pia Furlani
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Patent number: 5580546Abstract: A process for preparing a stable and anhydrous solid dispersion, containing from 20 to 95 weight percent of a fatty body, constituted of 10 to 50 weight percent of at least one wax having a melting point greater than 55.degree. C., and from 4 to 50 weight percent of a polyhydric alcohol, involves heating the fatty body and the polyhydric alcohol to a temperature between 65.degree. and 95.degree. C. and mixing the heated components in a turbine rotating at a speed greater than 1500 rpm. The resulting dispersion is employed in the production of cosmetics in stick form.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1995Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Jean-Claude Ser, Dolores Miguel
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Patent number: 5505937Abstract: A transfer resistant cosmetic composition comprising:a) 1-70% volatile solventb) 0.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1995Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products CorporationInventors: Anthony Castrogiovanni, Salvatore J. Barone, Ann Krog, Marion L. McCulley, Joseph F. Callelo
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Patent number: 5466457Abstract: A uniform lipstick molded of a composition by weight consisting of 0.5 to 50% beeswax, 0.5 to 50% of at least one ester of a saturated carboxylic acid and a saturated alcohol, the acid having 10-19 carbon atoms and the alcohol 14-40 carbon atoms, or the acid having 20-40 carbon atoms and the alcohol having 35-40 carbon atoms, 0.1 to 20% of water, and optionally other lipids and customary auxiliaries and additives, the composition being substantially free of mineral fatty components and paraffins.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1994Date of Patent: November 14, 1995Assignee: Beiersdorf AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gunther Schneider, Manfred Klier, Marta Aul, Stephan Teichmann
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Patent number: 5437859Abstract: A process for preparing a stable and anhydrous solid dispersion, containing from 20 to 95 weight percent of a fatty body, constituted of 10 to 50 weight percent of at least one wax having a melting point greater than 55.degree. C., and from 4 to 50 weight percent of a polyhydric alcohol, involves heating the fatty body and the polyhydric alcohol to a temperature between 65.degree. and 95.degree. C. and mixing the heated components in a turbine rotating at a speed greater than 1500 rpm. The resulting dispersion is employed in the production of cosmetics in stick form.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1992Date of Patent: August 1, 1995Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Jean-Claude Ser, Dolores Miguel
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Patent number: 5405608Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition mainly used for treating thermal injuries of warm blooded mammals and human. It is composed of 3 to 15% by weight of beeswax and 85 to 97% by weight of sesame oil extract of Huangqin, Huanglian, Huangbai, earthworm and poppy capsule. In the sesame oil extract, each of Huangqin, Huanglian, Huangbai, earthworm and poppy capsule is in an amount of 2 to 10 weight percent based upon the total weight of sesame oil. This invention also relates to a process for preparing the pharmaceutical composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1993Date of Patent: April 11, 1995Inventor: Rongxiang Xu
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Patent number: 5371108Abstract: A method and composition for reducing evaporation of an aqueous layer from the surface of the eye. The method comprises applying a gel of oil and wax over the eye, preferably in the form of a meta-stable oil in water emulsion in a dosage not exceeding 100 microliters. The gel is formed by gelling a hydrocarbon oil with a wax, preferably dispersed in aqueous medium at a pH of at least about 8.0.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1993Date of Patent: December 6, 1994Assignee: Ocular Research of Boston, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Korb, Thomas Glonek
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Patent number: 5356635Abstract: A composition for the sustained release of a biologically active therapeutic agent wherein the matrix of the sustained release composition is composed of an amorphous carbohydrate glass matrix comprising a suitable carbohydrate and an agent which retards the recrystallization of the carbohydrate and a biologically active therapeutic agent and a water-insoluble wax dispersed throughout the matrix. Biologically active therapeutic agents which can be incorporated into the carbohydrate glass matrix include prolactin, growth hormones, serum albumins, growth factors or any biologically active fragment or recombinant form thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1993Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Mallinckrodt Veterinary, Inc.Inventors: Siva N. Raman, John P. Cunningham
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Patent number: 5336692Abstract: High molecular weight petroleum fractions which have a low white oil content are admixed with a volatile siloxane, hexamethyldisiloxane, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and/or decamethylcyclopentasiloxane and a compound that is both hydrophobic and hydrophilic to provide an ointment base which enables these petrolatum fractions to be spread easily on the skin. Evaporation of the solvent leaves a high molecular weight petrolatum film on the skin that is nonirritating and yet highly resistant to mechanical removal.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1991Date of Patent: August 9, 1994Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Eugene H. Gans, Hans R. Suess
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Patent number: 5232691Abstract: A protective gel composition for coating skin surfaces, prior to covering skin with standard surgical gloves of other covers. The protective gel composition comprises controlled proportions in mixture by weight of the following components: (a) a water-insoluble base, (b) a water-repellent agent, (c) a water-insoluble surfactant and (d) a binder which binds together the components of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1991Date of Patent: August 3, 1993Inventor: Gerald M. Lemole
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Patent number: 5202352Abstract: The present invention relates to an intravascular embolizing agent containing an angiogenesis-inhibiting substance and an intravascular embolizing substance. The agent strengthens the antitumor effect of an angiogenesis-inhibiting substance and serves to reduce the dose and undesirable side effects. And use of the agent in concert with an anti-neoplastic agent brings about further strong and long-lasting antitumor effects.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1991Date of Patent: April 13, 1993Assignee: Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Hiroaki Okada, Shigeru Kamei, Toshio Yoshioka
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Patent number: 5141741Abstract: A novel anti-sunburn skin-care preparation, such as creams, foundations, milky lotions and the like, is proposed which contains, as the ultraviolet-absorbing and -shielding ingredient, a salt of ellagic acid with a polyvalent metal, e.g., calcium, barium and magnesium. The skin-care preparation is free from the problem of irritation and sensitization of human skin and exhibits excellent anti-sunburn effect with durability.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1989Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Assignee: Lion CorporationInventors: Keiichiro Ishida, Yoshimi Sato, Makoto Egawa, Keiji Takeuchi
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Patent number: 4933175Abstract: An improved composition and process for preparing the composition is provided for strengthening and hardening human fingernails and toenails. A base composition comprising lanolin, unsalted butter, beeswax, rosin, copper acetate, turpentine is mixed with titanium dioxide, mineral oil and fragrance.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1988Date of Patent: June 12, 1990Assignee: de'jeuner, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Passarelli
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Patent number: 4919934Abstract: Disclosed are wax based cosmetic stick compositions comprising: from about 10% to about 50% of a wax type solidifying agent; and from about 5% to about 90% of a polyalphaolefin. These compositions preferably comprise from about 1.0% to about 40% of an active component, such as a sunscreen agent, analgesic, moisturizing and antiperspirant or a deodorant active.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1989Date of Patent: April 24, 1990Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.Inventors: George E. Deckner, Rupali A. Kulkarni
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Patent number: 4695573Abstract: There are disclosed compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1, 2 or 3; X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, NHCOR.sub.2 where R.sub.2 is loweralkyl, or NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 where R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or loweralkyl; R is hydrogen or loweralkyl; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, diloweralkylaminoloweralkyl, arylloweralkyl, diarylloweralkyl, furylloweralkyl, thienylloweralkyl, oxygen-bridged arylloweralkyl, oxygen-bridged diarylloweralkyl, oxygen-bridged furylloweralkyl or oxygen-bridged thienylloweralkyl; Y is C.dbd.O or CR.sub.5 OH where R.sub.5 is hydrogen or loweralkyl; Z is CH.sub.2 or C.dbd.CR.sub.6 R.sub.7 where R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen or loweralkyl; or Y and Z taken together is CR.sub.5 .dbd.CH where CR.sub.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1985Date of Patent: September 22, 1987Assignee: Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Shutske, Frank A. Pierrat
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Patent number: 4631286Abstract: There are disclosed compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, NHCOR.sub.2 wherein R.sub.2 is loweralkyl, or a group of the formula NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or loweralkyl; R and R.sub.1 are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl, phenylloweralkyl, phenylloweralkyl in which the phenyl group is substituted by one or more loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, halogen, hydroxy or trifluoromethyl, diphenylloweralkyl or diphenylloweralkyl in which one or both phenyl groups are substituted by one or more loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, halogen, hydroxy or trifluoromethyl; Y is C.dbd.O or CR.sub.5 OH wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen or loweralkyl; Z is CH.sub.2 or C.dbd.CR.sub.6 R.sub.7 wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen or loweralkyl; or Y and Z taken together is CR.sub.5 .dbd.CH wherein CR.sub.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1984Date of Patent: December 23, 1986Assignee: Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Shutske, Frank A. Pierrat
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Patent number: 4545982Abstract: Novel acyl compounds 3-acyloxy-4(H)-pyran-4-ones were obtained by reacting 3-hydroxy-4(H)-pyran-4-one with acyl halides. The acyl compounds and their starting compound exhibit a skin-lightening effect on the skin and are preferably used as an active constituent in skin-lightening cosmetic preparations or local demelanizing agents.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1982Date of Patent: October 8, 1985Assignee: Yakurigaku Chuo KenkyushoInventor: Hidehiko Takahashi