Cosmetic, Facial Patents (Class 514/844)
  • Patent number: 11753388
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition for inhibiting ?-glucosidase and application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of natural active compounds. The composition of the present invention contains daidzein and quercetin derivatives, and the quercetin derivative is taxifolin or 3-O-methyl quercetin, where the mass ratio of the daidzein to the taxifolin is 8:25-10:25; and the mass ratio of the daidzein to the 3-O-methyl quercetin is 8:2-8:4. The composition of the present invention has an obvious synergistic effect of inhibiting ?-glucosidase, and the effect thereof is better than that of using the flavonoid compound alone, and may reduce a dosage of the use of drugs and occurrence of drug resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: ZHENGZHOU FRUIT RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
    Inventors: Jiechao Liu, Qiang Zhang, Zhonggao Jiao, Dalei Chen, Junkun Pan, Chunling Zhang, Hui Liu, Wenbo Yang, Zhenzhen Lv
  • Patent number: 11478492
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising tobramycin or a tobramycin derivative that exhibit improvements in permeation of corneal cells, retention in corneal cells, or both. Such compositions can comprise tobramycin or tobramycin derivative(s) complexed to an agent which facilitates improved permeation of corneal cells, retention in corneal cells, or both. The invention also relates to a process of preparing such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Somerset Therapuetics, LLC
    Inventors: Mandar V. Shah, Veerappan Subramanian, Ilango Subramanian, Ojas Prakashbhai Doshi
  • Patent number: 11166888
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsion cosmetic that, while having an excellent hair-styling effect, exhibits a strong ability to moisturize the coated tissue, provides a smooth finger manipulation sense unlike that of a cream or wax, and does not produce stickiness on the hands and hair. The water-in-oil emulsion cosmetic according to the present invention is characterized by containing (A) a crosslinked siloxane elastomer, (B) a solid oil component, (C) a liquid oil component, and (D) at least 55 mass % water, wherein the ratio of component (B) to component (C) ((B)/(C)) is 0.25 to 1.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Ryosuke Doi, Hirohito Shirakami, Takahiro Yamashita
  • Patent number: 11007127
    Abstract: The present invention provides a bicontinuous microemulsion composition, including: (A) polyglycerin group-containing organo(poly)siloxane shown by the general formula (1): wherein R1 represents an alkyl group or a phenyl group, R2 represents a group having a polyglycerin structure shown by the formula (2) or the formula (3), R3 represents R1 or R2, “a” is 0 to 6, “b” is 0 to 4, a+b is 0 to 10, and at least one of R3 is R2 when “b” is 0: wherein R4 represents an alkylene group or an aralkylene group, “c” is 0 to 10, and “d” is 2 to 6; (B) silicone oil having a viscosity of 20 mm2/s or less at 25° C., volatile hydrocarbon oil, or ester oil; and (C) water. This provide a transparent bicontinuous microemulsion composition in which anionic or cationic surfactant, and water-soluble monovalent or polyvalent alcohol are unnecessary; and a cosmetic with excellent pleasantness of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koji Sakuta, Takuya Abe
  • Patent number: 9580571
    Abstract: Provided is a process for making non-phthalate plasticizers, by acylating an aromatic compound with a succinic anhydride to form a keto-acid, and then esterifying the keto-acid with C4-C13 OXO-alcohols to form a plasticizer compound. The aromatic rings of the aromatic compound may also be optionally hydrogenated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Jihad Mohammed Dakka, Edmund John Mozeleski, Lisa Saunders Baugh, Colle Karla Schall, Allen David Godwin, Diana S. Smirnova, Jorg Friedrich Wilhelm Weber, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 9512296
    Abstract: Provided is a process for making non-phthalate plasticizers, by acylating an aromatic compound with a succinic anhydride to form a keto-acid, and then esterifying the keto-acid with C4-C13 OXO-alcohols to form a plasticizer compound. The aromatic rings of the aromatic compound may also be optionally hydrogenated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Jihad Mohammed Dakka, Edmund John Mozeleski, Lisa Saunders Baugh, Karla Schall Colle, Allen David Godwin, Diana S. Smirnova, Jorg Friedrich Wilhelm Weber, Stephen Zushma
  • Patent number: 9017704
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable organic liquid medium, at least one film-forming ethylenic linear block polymer, and another film former. The film former may be soluble or dispersible in the said organic liquid medium. The composition may include an aqueous phase, in which case the film former may be soluble or dispersible in the aqueous phase. The invention further provides for the use of the combination of such a block polymer and a film former for enhancing the staying power of the said composition on the keratin materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Xavier Blin, Valerie De La Poterie, Veronique Ferrari
  • Patent number: 8986716
    Abstract: The invention relates to an epilatory mixture comprising a fructan, preferably inulin. Furthermore, an epilatory composition is disclosed comprising said epilatory effective mixture. Also a method of use of said epilatory composition of the invention for the removal of unwanted hair from the skin is disclosed, as well as a method of use of said composition for carrying out an epilatory treatment which can be carried out by a professional person as well as by a non-professional person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Beneo-Orafti S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Gonry, Karl Booten
  • Patent number: 8946274
    Abstract: Methods of improving skin quality are disclosed. Generally, the methods include topically administering an IRM compound to a treatment area of skin for a period of time and in an amount effective for improving the quality of the skin. Suitable IRM compound compounds include agonists of one or more TLRs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Richard L. Miller, James H. Lee, Mary L. Owens
  • Patent number: 8937054
    Abstract: Insecticidal compositions suitable for use in preparation of insecticidal liquid fertilizers are disclosed. The compositions include bifenthrin, a polymeric dispersant, a suspension agent, a freeze-thaw stabilizer, and optionally a preservative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy M. Martin
  • Patent number: 8790623
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium: at least one agent for protecting keratin fibers; at least one aromatic alcohol; and at least one aromatic carboxylic acid or a salt thereof. Also disclosed herein is a method for protecting keratin fibers against the action of atmospheric agents comprising applying the composition above to fibers. Further disclosed herein is a method for the post-treatment of an oxidation dyeing or of a direct dyeing operation on keratin fibers comprising applying the composition described above to the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Il'Oreal
    Inventors: Boris Lalleman, Franck Giroud
  • Patent number: 8758784
    Abstract: Novel methods and compositions for treating aged and environmentally damaged skin are disclosed which provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, function and clinical/biophysical properties by activating at least one proteolytic enzyme in the skin's stratum corneum. The disclosed treatment methods involve topical application of a novel cosmetic composition containing a combination of a cationic surfactant such as N,N-dimethyldodecyl amine oxide (DMDAO), an anionic surfactant such as sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), or monoalkyl phosphate (MAP) and a chelating agent such as ethylene diamine tetraacetate (EDTA) to stimulate a chronic increase in the replacement rate of the skin's stratum corneum by means of corneum protease activation. This chronic, low level stimulation is effective to induce repair and replacement of the stratum corneum, epidermis, and dermis of the skin and improvements in the appearance, function, and anti-aging properties of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Schiltz
  • Patent number: 8690843
    Abstract: A face mask that has tab parts at opposing positions approximately on an upper side of the face shape, and a ridge-folded part and a valley-folded part are alternately folded in a lateral direction of the face and further folded perpendicularly to these folding lines, where the tab parts are folded in a manner projecting outward, so that the face mask having such fold structures can easily be spread out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventors: Kenji Nakamura, Koji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 8642794
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds having biosurfactant activity that are produced by an Aureobasidium pullulans L-3-GPY strain. The chemical structure of the novel compounds having biosurfactant activity has been analyzed by using a spectrophotometer, and it has been confirmed that the compounds produced by the above strain show excellent surfactant activity. The active ingredient of the biosurfactant according to the present invention can be applied in various fields such as a cleansing and purifying compositions. Further, the active ingredient of the biosurfactant can be used in numerous industrial fields where chemical surfactants have been conventionally used such as medical, foods, cosmetics, purification of oil contaminated land and seawater, milk fat degradation, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Gyeongbuk Institute for Marine Bio-Industry
    Inventors: Jong Shik Kim, Choong Gon Kim, Nyun Ho Park
  • Patent number: 8637056
    Abstract: Mixture comprising esters of saturated C16-C18 fatty acid and unsaturated C16-C18 fatty acids with 2-ethyl-hexyl alcohol, said esters being in an amount ranging from 90% to 100% by weight with respect to the total weight of the mixture. The cosmetic compositions containing such a mixture formulated in topical form have a moisturizing, emollient, elasticizing and skin compactness and smoothness improving action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Hallstar Italia S.R.L.
    Inventors: Sergio Amari, Edoardo Pallucca
  • Patent number: 8636993
    Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions, compositions, and methods that include a vinyl polymer having a pKa of less than 4 that includes anionic group-containing side chains and alkyl-Y-containing side chains, wherein Y is O or NR, wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, and wherein the alkyl group of the alkyl-Y-containing side chain has at least 4 carbon atoms on average in a cyclic, branched-, or straight-chain configuration and optionally including one or more heteroatoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Gilbert L. Eian, Ling Lu
  • Patent number: 8617529
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of organomodified siloxane block copolymers as care active ingredient for the care of human or animal body parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH
    Inventors: Sascha Herrwerth, Michael Ferenz, Stefan Busch, Jens Barnhusen, Agnes Kulosa
  • Patent number: 8604047
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are described for the treatment of very severe acne vulgaris, including nodulocystic acne and conglobate acne. Compounds which inhibit either or both type 1 and type 2 isoforms of steroid 5?-reductase are administered daily in either oral or topical formulations to patients suffering from severe forms of acne vulgaris. Very high dosages of such compounds can effectively be administered oral just once a week and be successful.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Elorac, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel E. Bernstein
  • Patent number: 8563015
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up the skin, lips and/or keratinous substances combines at least one ester of a C16 to C24 ethylenic acid and of a C16 to C24 ethylenic alcohol, said acid and/or said alcohol being of trans configuration, with at least one hydrocarbon wax with a melting point of greater than 70° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Caroline Lebre, Vanina Filippi
  • Patent number: 8529918
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid foundation in the form of water-in-oil emulsion comprising an oil and an aqueous phase comprising a polyol, and optionally polymethyl methacrylate particles, the water+polyol/oil weight ratio being greater than or equal to 0.8. The foundation slides well on the skin and has a sensation of lightness when applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Nadia Gardel, Véronique Barrois, Sandrine Champenois
  • Patent number: 8529970
    Abstract: Materials with high levels of unsaponifiable matter, such as extracts from plants, produce hydrolysates with unique properties. Properties that are sought in traditional saponification of natural oils are a result of low levels of unsaponifiables. These properties include high levels of aqueous surfactant activity, water-solubility or ready water-dispersability, activity as foaming agents, and the like. An objective of traditional saponification processes is to increase the water-solubility and surfactant activity of naturally occurring materials. It has been found that the application of a hydrolysis process to materials, particularly materials with a high level of unsaponifiables (e.g., at least 6 weight percent of the material), produces a product with properties significantly different from those products resulting from the conventional saponification of materials with less than 6 weight percent of unsaponifiables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: International Flora Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: James H. Brown, Lee Roy Copeland, Robert Kleiman, Melanie K. Cummings, Sambasivarao Koritala
  • Patent number: 8530426
    Abstract: The invention relates to topical use of at least one UGT inducer for the preparation of a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition comprising a dermatologically acceptable carrier to protect and/or enhance the state of the skin and prevent and/or treat imperfections of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Sederma SAS
    Inventors: Karl Lintner, Claire Mas Chamberlin
  • Patent number: 8492366
    Abstract: The solubility in solvent media, notably alcoholic media, of the beta-hydroxy acids (“BHAs”), notably the chemical skin peeling agent salicylic acid, is markedly enhanced by solubilizing same in the presence of at least one alpha-hydroxy acid (“AHA”); higher potency, more concentrated BHA skin peel products are thus formulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Marc Cornell, Hani Fares, Sidney Peter Foltis, Isabelle Hansenne
  • Patent number: 8475770
    Abstract: The present subject matter provides foamable suspension gels that foam after release from a container. The foamable suspension gels contain at least one pharmaceutically active agent that is sparingly soluble to insoluble in water, a second pharmaceutically active agent, and optionally a third active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Stiefel Research Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Albert Zorko Abram, Lilian Fuchshuber
  • Patent number: 8455460
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition that contains one or more compounds of the ?-(1,3)-glucuronane or ?-(1,3)-glucoglucuronane type as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and to the use of this composition and these compounds for various cosmetic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignees: Greentech, Universite Blaise Pascal
    Inventors: Laurent Rios, Cédric Delattre, Céline Laroche, Philippe Michaud, Jean-Yves Berthon
  • Patent number: 8440688
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, and topical formulations for reduction of skin sagging, creasing and/or wrinkling are disclosed. The methods comprise topically applying a composition comprising an ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Amelioration of skin sagging, creasing and/or wrinkling begins within minutes after topical application of a disclosed composition. A single application can significantly reduce skin sagging, creasing and/or wrinkling for at least about 8 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Galderma Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Jack DeJovin, Isabelle Jean DeJovin
  • Patent number: 8420066
    Abstract: Provided is an O/W emulsion cosmetic composition, which contains the following components (A), (B) and (C): (A) a polymer which is either a nonionic or cationic polymer composed of a hydrophobic monomer unit and a hydrophilic monomer unit and contains from 40 to 80 wt. % of a hydrophilic group; (B) a dispersion containing the following components (a), (b), (c) and (d): (a) powders having ultraviolet screening ability and having a surface subjected to hydrophobic treatment, (b) a polymer composed of a hydrophobic monomer unit and a hydrophilic monomer unit, (c) a silicone oil, and (d) an alcohol having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, at an (a):(b):(c):(d) weight ratio of (from 25 to 65):(from 0.1 to 5):(from 10 to 50):(from 10 to 50); and (C) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Yukio Inomata, Toshio Uesaka, Satoshi Sugawara, Yasumitsu Sakuma, Masahiro Umehara
  • Patent number: 8334357
    Abstract: Disclosed is a thickener based on an aqueous preparation of a nonionic, water-dispersible or water-soluble polyurethane, obtained by reacting: (a) hydrophilic polyols containing at least two OH groups and at least two functional groups selected from ether and ester, of molecular weight at least 300; (b) hydrophobic compounds containing at least one zerewitinoff-active hydrogen atom, of molecular weight about 100 to about 500, with at least one linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl chain having at least five consecutive carbon atoms not linked to a hetero atom; and (c) at least difunctional isocyanates, where the components are reacted in equivalent ratios OHa):ZHb):NCOc) of 1:(1+x):2(1+y), with the provisos that x is 0.05-1.2, y is (0.2-1.05)x, and more than one equivalent of NCOc) is present versus the sum of OHa) and ZHb).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Ludwig Schieferstein, Oliver Pietsch
  • Patent number: 8329147
    Abstract: The invention relates to alkyl benzoate mixtures, the sum of the C12- and C14-alkyl benzoates being greater than or equal to 85%, in relation to the total sum of the alkyl benzoates. The invention also relates to the use of said alkyl benzoate mixtures in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations, in particular as oil components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Achim Ansmann, Rolf Kawa, Hans-Dieter Clages, Lars Zander
  • Patent number: 8313755
    Abstract: Provided is a clear aqueous ceramide composition comprising 1.0 to 5.0% by weight, based on the total composition, of a ceramide represented by formula (I): wherein R1 represents a hydrocarbon group having 9 to 17 carbon atoms; and R2 represents an acyl group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms which can contain a hydroxyl group, a long-chain fatty acid having 12 to 24 carbon atoms, a nonionic surface active agent, and water. The clear aqueous composition is useful as cosmetics, bath agents, hair-care products, external preparations for the skin, skin protective preparations, particularly medical external preparations for the treatment or protection of the skin, or a component making up these preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Kenichiro Shiroyama, Kenya Ishida, Hideaki Ohta, Toshimitsu Hagiwara
  • Patent number: 8263666
    Abstract: Composition for topical application in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion containing an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, and a hydrophilic polymer, the composition further containing (1) at least one elastomeric organopolysiloxane and (2) at least one lipophilic compound chosen from lipophilic amino acid compounds and lipophilic salicylic acid compounds. Uses thereof, including topical application to the skin, lips, hair, etc. Stabilization of certain emulsions using a lipophilic compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Christine Noel, Anne-France Livernette
  • Patent number: 8211454
    Abstract: A paper product having an antimicrobial composition dispersed with the substrate is provided. In particular, a paper towel such as those found in public washrooms or institutions comprises an antimicrobial composition. The substrate can also be a facial tissue, kitchen towel, serviette or any type of personal hygiene product. The antimicrobial composition preferably comprises a phenol-derived antimicrobial agent. The paper products of the present invention appear dry to the touch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Kruger Products L.P.
    Inventor: Philip Buder
  • Patent number: 8182827
    Abstract: The present invention is an oil-in-water emulsion composition containing a hydrophilic non-ionic surfactant or hydrophilic anionic surfactant, a higher aliphatic alcohol, water, and an oil ingredient which meets specific conditions. This is an oil-in-water emulsion composition with good high temperature stability and usability, and can be used as a cream-like endermic liniment such as a cosmetic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Shiseido Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tohru Okamoto, Haruhiko Inoue, Hideo Nakajima
  • Patent number: 8178714
    Abstract: A method to produce polyethylene glycol ester comprises the step of reacting polyethylene glycols with polyhydroxy carboxylic acids or estolides polyhydroxy fatty acids at a temperature of 120° C. to 200° C. in the absence of any catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Malaysian Palm Oil Board
    Inventors: Roila Awang, Aminah Nor Azizan, Salmiah Ahmad
  • Patent number: 8178584
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-in-oil emulsified composition containing a sphingosine represented by the following formula (1): (R1 represents a hydrocarbon group optionally having a substituent; Y represents methylene, methine or O; X1, X2 and X3 each represent H, OH or acetoxy group; X4 represents H, acetyl group or the like; R2, R3 each represents H, OH or the like; R represents H, amidino group or the like; and a stands for 2 or 3), (B) a C6-30 fatty acid, and (C) an oil component. This water-in-oil emulsified composition has excellent stability and provides a good feeling to skin upon use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Koji Okubo, Yumiko Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 8163298
    Abstract: A personal care composition in the form of an aqueous gel may comprise an alpha-hydroxy acid, wherein the pH of the composition is less than about 4.5. The personal care composition comprises a gelling agent and an aqueous solvent. The personal care composition further comprises particulates and an effective amount of suspension agent to suspend the particulates. The personal care composition exhibits a consumer desired viscosity and translucency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Susan Adair Griffiths-Brophy, Dennis Eugene Kuhlman
  • Patent number: 8128912
    Abstract: Dermatological methods of cosmetic, therapeutic, prophylactic, and/or diagnostic treatment by topically applying compositions comprising a multiplicity of particles, at least one of the particles comprising porous and/or polycrystalline silicon. Included are methods and compositions for sun protection applications. The use of porous silicon, polycrystalline silicon, and porous silicon oxide mirrors is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: pSIMEDICA Limited
    Inventors: Leigh T Canham, Roger Aston
  • Patent number: 8128950
    Abstract: A paper product having an antimicrobial composition dispersed with the substrate is provided. In particular, a paper towel such as those found in public washrooms or institutions comprises an antimicrobial composition. The substrate can also be a facial tissue, kitchen towel, serviette or any type of personal hygeine product. The antimicrobial composition preferably comprises a phenol-derived antimicrobial agent. The paper products of the present invention appear dry to the touch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Kruger Products L.P.
    Inventor: Philip Buder
  • Patent number: 8114855
    Abstract: Low density cosmetic formulations which comprise: (a) a cosmetic mixture; and (b) a gas incorporated in the cosmetic mixture; wherein the cosmetic mixture comprises (i) an alk(en)ylpolyglycoside, (ii) a quaternary ammonium polymer, and (iii) a thickener, are described along with suitable cosmetic mixtures for forming such low density formulations, methods of forming such formulations and methods of treating skin, hair, nails and/or combinations thereof by contacting the skin, hair and/or nails with such formulations and/or products containing such formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Jim M. Singer, Jolene A. Morris
  • Patent number: 8080586
    Abstract: The invention relates to new self-emulsifying preparations containing (a) 7 to 20% by weight stearyl oligoglycoside, (b) 7 to 20% by weight cetyl oligoglycoside, (c) 0.1 to 3% by weight myristyl oligoglycoside, (d) 0.5 to 7% by weight lauryl oligoglycoside, (e) 4 to 12% by weight cetyl alcohol, (f) 10 to 20% by weight stearyl alcohol, (g) 20 to 30% by weight C16/18 partial glycerides containing 58 to 62% by weight monoglyceride and (h) 20 to 30% by weight C16/18 partial glycerides containing 30 to 45% by weight monoglyceride, with the proviso that the quantities shown add up to 100% by weight with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Rolf Kawa, Ulrich Issberner
  • Patent number: 8080581
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic having equal to or a higher antioxidant activity and moisture retaining property than the above-described conventional vitamin E derivatives. The cosmetic also has an excellent emulsifying ability and solubilizing ability and remarkably reduces a sticky feeling on the skin (in particular, the sticky feeling during drying after the application on the skin). That is, the cosmetic of the present invention containing a vitamin E derivative represented by the following formula (I) or a salt thereof. [In the formula, R1, R2, and R3 represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R4 represents a C1-6 alkanoyl group, a C1-6 alkyl group, a SO3H group, a P(O)(OH)2 group, a CH2COOH group or a COCH2CH(SO3H)COOH group; EO represents an ethylene oxide group; BO represents a butylene oxide group; k and n independently represent any one of numbers 0 to 30; and m represents any one of numbers 1 to 30.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Shiseido Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Takayuki Omura, Susumu Yoshida, Yuko Nakanishi, Hiroyuki Kakoki
  • Patent number: 8048456
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating skin comprising a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, methylsilanol mannuronate, and Lactobacillus ferment, a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising plant extracts from Punica granatum, Castanea sativa, Gossypium hirsutum, and Euterpe oleracea, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle. The compositions can be substantive in that they can remain on a person's skin during sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Patent number: 8026327
    Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions, compositions, and methods that include a vinyl polymer that includes ethylene oxide-containing side chains and alkyl-Y-containing side chains, wherein Y is O or NR, wherein R is H or CH3, and wherein the alkyl group of the alkyl-Y-containing side chain has at least 4 carbon atoms on average in a cyclic, branched-, or straight-chain configuration and optionally including one or more heteroatoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Deral T. Mosbey, Gilbert L. Eian, Matthew T. Scholz, Richard A. Mallo, Ling Lu
  • Patent number: 7927615
    Abstract: The present invention is a thickener consisting of a microgel obtained by radical polymerization of water soluble ethylene-type unsaturated monomers dissolved in the dispersion phase in a composition having an organic solvent or an oil component as the dispersion medium and water as the dispersion phase, as well as a cosmetic containing said thickener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Isamu Kaneda, Toshio Yanaki
  • Patent number: 7910120
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition where a linear, block ethylenic copolymer is dissolved in a physiologically acceptable medium, wherein the linear, block ethylenic copolymer improves the hold of hair lacquer, increases the adhesion of a nail varnish and improves the hold and adhesion of makeup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Nathalie Mougin, Bertrand Lion
  • Patent number: 7910090
    Abstract: The present invention provides a base composition that allows for the formulation of non-irritating cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions. The base composition includes one or more of electrolyte, buffer, mild preservative, lubricant, or any combinations thereof. It is preferred that one or more of the above components are eye-safe and/or eye-compatible. The present invention also provides photoprotective cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions that include the base composition and one or more sunscreen active components and are non-irritating to mammalian eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Olga V. Dueva-Koganov, James P. SaNogueira
  • Patent number: 7906126
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition of a linear, block ethylenic copolymer dissolved in a physiologically acceptable medium where the linear, block ethylenic copolymer includes at least two blocks having different glass transition temperatures, Tg; and one of the blocks is a copolymer of different monomers chosen from acrylates and/or methacrylates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Nathalie Mougin, Bertrand Lion
  • Patent number: RE42902
    Abstract: Compositions comprising N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl compounds are useful to alleviate or improve various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including changes or damage to skin, nail and hair associated with intrinsic aging and/or extrinsic aging, as well as changes or damage caused by extrinsic factors. N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl composition may further comprise a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or other topical agent to enhance or create synergetic effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Tristrata, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruey J. Yu, Eugene J. Van Scott
  • Patent number: RE44017
    Abstract: Compositions comprising N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl compounds are useful to alleviate or improve various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including changes or damage to skin, nail and hair associated with intrinsic aging and/or extrinsic aging, as well as changes or damage caused by extrinsic factors. N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl composition may further comprise a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or other topical agent to enhance or create synergetic effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventors: Ruey J. Yu, Eugene J. Van Scott
  • Patent number: RE44302
    Abstract: Compositions comprising N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl compounds are useful to alleviate or improve various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including changes or damage to skin, nail and hair associated with intrinsic aging and/or extrinsic aging, as well as changes or damage caused by extrinsic factors. N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl composition may further comprise a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or other topical agent to enhance or create synergetic effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventors: Ruey J. Yu, Eugene J. Van Scott