Cleansing Cream Or Lotion Patents (Class 514/846)
  • Patent number: 12076434
    Abstract: The method for producing a plant cell extract of hydroxyl rich glycoproteins (HRGP), including extensins, by extraction from plant cell walls (PCW), comprises subjecting a biomass of whole dedifferentiated plant cells to the following treatment: —Breaking the cells for producing a cell homogenate in which the intracellular molecules are solubilized; —Eliminating the solubilized intracellular molecules by washing the cell homogenate with water and diafiltering on a 0.2 ?m filter; —Extracting the HRGP from the PCW by adding a salt thereby forming an HRGP enriched salted extract suspension; —Filtering the HRGP enriched salted extract suspension to discard the PCW debris and recover the desired enriched HRGP salted extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Croda Italiana S.P.A.
    Inventors: Chiara Marzotto, Roberto Dal Toso
  • Patent number: 12016928
    Abstract: Compositions, specifically a jelly, are provided the use of which composition as an auxiliary means eases the taking of oral medication in solid form, which composition comprises iota-carrageenan as a jellifying agent and citric acid as a salivating agent, characterized in that the composition further comprises maltodextrin. In another aspect, the composition comprises a calcium sequestrant for adjusting Ca-ion activity of the composition. In one embodiment, the composition comprises iota-carrageenan in 0.7-1.0% in mass, citric acid in 0.06-0.07% in mass, maltodextrin in 1.5% in mass, all relative to the total mass of the composition, and an amount of a calcium sequestrant such that the Ca-ion activity of the composition is between 20 ppm and 80 ppm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: PAXTREE LTD.
    Inventor: Ron Bruijns
  • Patent number: 11975094
    Abstract: The invention relates to three-part makeup remover compositions comprising (a) a water part; (b) an oil part; and (c) a silicone-in-water emulsion part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Tianyi Liu, Hungta Lin
  • Patent number: 11576845
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods that include contacting a skin surface with a first liquid composition; and then contacting in the skin surface with a cationic coated article loaded with a second liquid composition, while at least some portion of the first liquid composition remains on the skin surface, wherein one or both of the first liquid composition or the second liquid composition includes acrylate copolymer particles dispersed therein, the acrylate copolymer particles including the reaction product of a reaction mixture, the reaction mixture including monomers, the monomers including from about 5 wt % to about 50 wt % of at least one high Tg monomer where the wt % of the high Tg monomer is with respect to the total weight of the monomers in the reaction mixture; and from about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of at least one low Tg monomer where the wt % of the low Tg monomer is with respect to the total weight of the monomers in the reaction mixture, wherein the particles have a number average diameter of at lea
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ranjani V. Parthasarathy, Ramesh C. Kumar, Matthew T. Scholz, Steven P. Swanson, Andrew W. Vail, Jerald K. Rasmussen, George W. Griesgraber, Catherine D. Heapy
  • Patent number: 11492573
    Abstract: A cleaning wipe having a nonwoven substrate impregnated with a dispersal composition including at least one of a polar solvent and a water-in-oil emulsion is disclosed. The dispersal composition provides an enhancement to the dispersion of the nonwoven substrate including a binder when placed within a waste water stream after use, thereby more effectively disposing of the wipe after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Rockline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas B. Cole, Shankar Krishnamoorthy
  • Patent number: 11419940
    Abstract: Compositions, specifically a jelly, are provided the use of which composition as an auxiliary means eases the taking of oral medication in solid form, which composition comprises iota-carrageenan as a jellifying agent and citric acid as a salivating agent, characterized in that the composition further comprises maltodextrin. In another aspect, the composition comprises a calcium sequestrant for adjusting Ca-ion activity of the composition. In one embodiment, the composition comprises iota-carrageenan in 0.7-1.0% in mass, citric acid in 0.06-0.07% in mass, maltodextrin in 1.5% in mass, all relative to the total mass of the composition, and an amount of a calcium sequestrant such that the Ca-ion activity of the composition is between 20 ppm and 80 ppm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: PAXTREE LTD.
    Inventor: Ron Bruijns
  • Patent number: 8815270
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for killing ectoparasites on a subject. Compositions containing a fatty acid ester, e.g., isopropyl myristate, effective for killing ectoparasites is described. Also described are compositions containing a fatty acid ester and a siloxane (e.g., decacyclomethicone). The compositions can also contain a mectin and/or a mycin, and S-methoprene. The compositions are useful against a variety of ectoparasites that afflict humans, animals, and plants, e.g., head lice, fleas, body lice, crab lice, scabies, ticks, and plant parasites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Piedmont Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: William R. Campbell, Kathleen G. Palma, Neil E. Paulsen
  • 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: 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: 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: 8431619
    Abstract: An aqueous composition, for alleviating at least one problem that conventional aqueous cosmetic compositions, includes (A) at least one selected from the group consisting of a cross-linked product of a hydroxyalkyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 5, a cross-linked product of a hydroxyalkyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 5 and an acyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 18 and a cross-linked product of an acyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 18; and (B) a water-soluble polymer material. When the water-soluble polymer material (B) is an association type poly(meth)acrylate polymer, a nonionic or cationic cellulose polymer, a poly(meth)acrylic acid polymer or xanthan gum, the aqueous composition exhibits excellent viscosity increase ratio and temporal stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventor: Tomohiro Hashimoto
  • Patent number: 8409840
    Abstract: The present invention pertains in general to Bromelain and particularly to the different active compounds contained in this complex mixture of proteins. The present invention provides recombinant expressed cysteine proteases, which are found in Bromelain. It has been found that the method for expression of the recombinant proteins is superior to the purification from Bromelain itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Ursapharm Arzneimittel GmbH
    Inventors: Rolf Müller, Nora Luniak, Klaus Eschmann
  • Patent number: 8362089
    Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous composition that can alleviate at least one of the problems that conventional aqueous compositions for cosmetics have (e.g., insufficient temporal stability, insufficient viscosity increase, being incapable of being used in a variety of pH ranges and being incapable of providing sufficient thixotropy). The aqueous composition for cosmetics includes: (A) at least one selected from the group consisting of a cross-linked product of a hydroxyalkyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 5, a cross-linked product of a hydroxyalkyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 5 and an acyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 18 and a cross-linked product of an acyl modified starch with a carbon number of 2 to 18; and (B) a water-soluble polymer material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventor: Tomohiro Hashimoto
  • Patent number: 8221802
    Abstract: A unique, synergistic formulation for the treatment of first-degree skin burns is provided for topical use and alleviates the full spectrum of symptoms and concerns associated with epidermal burns, including pain, blistering, redness, swelling, compromised skin integrity, risk of infection and scarring. The formulation contains natural homeopathic extracts combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier suitable for topical administration. The formulation may include three or more of the following homeopathic extracts: Cantharis Vesicatoria, Echinacea Angustifolia, Calendula Officinalis and Hypericum Perforatum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: The Akshay Wellness Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Sai S. Manickam
  • 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: 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: 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: 8012495
    Abstract: A paper towel includes: (a) a cellulosic towel web; and (b) a lotion emulsion disposed on the towel web. The lotion emulsion is substantially liquid at room temperature and includes a polar emollient and a non-polar emollient as well as a surfactant composition comprising a nonionic surfactant; wherein the emollients and surfactant composition are selected such that the lotion emulsion is immobilized on the towel web in a semi-solid or solid state and the lotion emulsion is capable of forming an aqueous gel upon contact with water. Preferably, the lotion emulsion is a waterless micro-emulsion which is also capable of forming an aqueous micro-emulsion with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Phuong V. Luu, David W. White, Jacob H. Propp, Brian J. Schuh
  • Patent number: 7959955
    Abstract: A unique, synergistic formulation for the treatment of first-degree skin burns is provided for topical use and alleviates the full spectrum of symptoms and concerns associated with epidermal burns, including pain, blistering, redness, swelling, compromised skin integrity, risk of infection and scarring. The formulation contains natural homeopathic extracts combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier suitable for topical administration. The formulation includes the following homeopathic extracts: Cantharis vesicatoria, Echinacea anqustifolia, Calendula officinalis and Hypericum perforatum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: The Akshay Wellness Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Sai S. Manickam
  • Patent number: 7785638
    Abstract: Disclosed herein an herbal acne control compositions comprising extracts of Swietenia mahagoni, Salix tetrasperma, Aloe vera and Curcuma longa and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. Also disclosed are the methods of making the composition, formulating the same into different delivery systems and use thereof for the prevention of acne related skin disorders in human beings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Himalaya Global Holdings, Ltd
    Inventors: Shankar Kumar Mitra, Ekta Saxena, Uddagiri Venkanna Babu
  • Patent number: 7560119
    Abstract: Methods of treating acne include the use of formulations including a benzoyl peroxide solution and an antioxidant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: JR Chem, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph R. Faryniarz, Jose E. Ramirez
  • Patent number: 7556820
    Abstract: Benzoyl peroxide compositions are stabilized against decomposition by the use of antioxidants, resulting in increased shelf life of products made using the compositions. Treatment of truncal acne vulgaris with a combination of actives, namely benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, is provided via regimens that include applying such benzoyl peroxide compositions to an area of the body afflicted with acne, after a waiting period rinsing the benzoyl peroxide-treated area (e.g., by showering), drying the rinsed area, and then applying a topical, at least partially neutralized salicylic acid composition to the afflicted area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: JR Chem, LLC
    Inventors: José E. Ramirez, Joseph R. Faryniarz
  • Patent number: 7445729
    Abstract: Organic peroxide compositions are stabilized against decomposition by the use of antioxidants, resulting in increased shelf life of products made using the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: JR Chem, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph R. Faryniarz, Jose E. Ramirez
  • Patent number: 7410649
    Abstract: Personal care compositions comprise visible beads, cationic polymer, and surfactant. The visible beads in the personal care compositions can be utilized to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the product. The visible beads can also be utilized to encapsulate and deliver skin benefit agents to the skin or hair. The visible beads can also encapsulate materials that are otherwise incompatible with the personal care composition matrix to preserve product stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Naohisa Yoshimi, Hideki Miyamoto
  • Patent number: 7404967
    Abstract: Topical formulations containing aqueous-soluble divalent strontium cation in a suitable topical formulation vehicle, and methods of using these formulations to inhibit skin irritation, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Cosmederm, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary S. Hahn, David O. Thueson
  • Patent number: 7390431
    Abstract: Organic peroxide compositions are stabilized against decomposition by the use of antioxidants, resulting in increased shelf life of products made using the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: JR Chem, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph R. Faryniarz, Jose E. Ramirez
  • Patent number: 7241871
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of marine invertebrate type V telopeptide containing collagen preparations from marine invertebrates, compositions containing preparations, and methods of using these preparations. The collagen preparation includes telopeptide containing and optionally invertebrate atelopeptide containing, type V fibrillar collagen. The present collagen preparations may be employed in a variety of products including for example, cosmetic, pharmacological, dental, and cell culture products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: BioScience Consultants, LLC
    Inventor: Lloyd Wolfinbarger, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7199101
    Abstract: A gelling agent for an oil, which contains at least one compound (A) and at least one compound (B), and a gel composition containing the gelling agent and an oil: wherein R1 is a straight chain or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 7 to 17 carbon atoms, R2 is a straight chain or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 26 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 are each independently a straight chain or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 26 carbon atoms, and R5 is a straight chain or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 7 to 17 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Toshihiko Hatajima, Naoya Yamato, Tatsuya Hattori
  • Patent number: 7189759
    Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of excessive discoloration in hydroquinone compositions of a neutral pH. Antioxidants in the hydroquinone phase and inorganic or amino acyl cationic salts of acidic ascorbyl esters, preferably sodium metabisulfite and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate respectively, are effective in stabilizing such hydroquinone compositions, which are used in treatment of pigmentation disorders. Protected retinoid may be added to these compositions for additional skin benefit effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Mitchell S. Wortzman, Philip J. Gordon, Eugene H. Gans, Bhiku G. Patel
  • Patent number: 7179771
    Abstract: A skin wash composition intended for topical application to water-wetted skin comprising an ?-hydroxy acid active ingredient formulated in a mild and non-irritant detergent base consisting of a mixture of a non-ionic alkypolyglucoside surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: The Mentholatum Company
    Inventors: Lynda Rosemary Charlton, Juliet Teresa McGillycuddy, Sharon Owen
  • Patent number: 7112334
    Abstract: Allergen contact with a person's allergen-responsive tissues is reduced by removing airborne allergens from body surfaces adjacent the person's eyes. Airborne allergens may be removed from body surfaces adjacent the person's eyes by irrigating such areas with an irrigating fluid or by wiping such areas with a pad. Preferably the irrigating fluid or the pad is treated to augment its effectiveness in removing airborne allergens or otherwise preventing them from entering the eye, and/or to reduce allergy symptoms in the eye area caused by airborne allergens that enter the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: Roberta C. Freiberg
  • Patent number: 7081253
    Abstract: A description is given of the use of a nanodispersion, which comprises (a) a membrane-forming molecule, (b) a coemulsifier and (c) a lipophilic component, in pharmaceutical end formulations, the nanodispersion being obtainable by (?) mixing the components (a), (b) and (c) until a homogeneous clear liquid is obtained, and (?) adding the liquid obtained in step (?) to the water phase of the pharmaceutical end formulations, steps (?) and (?) being carried out without any additional supply of energy. The nanodispersions used according to this invention are suitable as transport vehicles for pharmaceutical active agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignees: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation, Vesifact AG
    Inventors: Andreas Werner Supersaxo, Hans Georg Weder, Dietmar Hüglin, Joachim Friedrich Röding
  • Patent number: 7033614
    Abstract: A rinse-off composition comprising in percent by weight 0.10–10.00 of a dispersion of bismuth oxychloride 3.50–90.00 of a surfactant, 0.001–0.050 of a dye, 3.00–15.00 of an emollient and 10.00–80.00 of water; said dispersion of bismuth oxychloride containing bismuth oxychloride platelet particles having a lateral width of 5–25 microns and a thickness of 20–200 nm, said platelet particles being substantially covered a liquid vehicle and said liquid vehicle being present in an amount sufficient to maintain a stable dispersion and to provide for facile resuspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: EMD Chemicals, Inc. (Previously EM Industries)
    Inventors: Phil Linz, Rantan K. Chaudhuri
  • Patent number: 7029659
    Abstract: A topical mousse composition including an occlusive agent; an aqueous solvent; and an organic cosolvent, wherein the occlusive agent is present in an amount sufficient to form an occlusive layer on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Connetics Australia Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Albert Zorko Abram
  • Patent number: 6984391
    Abstract: New cosmetic compositions are disclosed that are effective both as moisturizers and skin sloughing agents. The compositions contain neutralized weak organic acids that when applied over time to the skin in appropriate formulations will gradually increase in acidity to pH 5.5 or less, for example about pH 4.5, without causing skin irritation while exhibiting increasing activity in skin renewal effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Fox, Terrence S. McGrath
  • Patent number: 6951642
    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: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Gilbert L. Eian, Ling Lu
  • Patent number: 6946147
    Abstract: Optically-activated particles for use in cosmetic preparations. The optically-activated particles include a plurality of substrate particles selected from the group consisting of nylons, acrylics, polyesters, other plastic polymers, natural materials, regenerated cellulose, metals and minerals; an optical brightener chemically bonded to each of the plurality of substrate particles to form integral units in the form of optically-activated particles for diffusing light to reduce the visual perception of skin imperfections, including cellulite, shadows, skin discolorations, and wrinkles; and each of the optically-activated particles are encapsulated with a UV transparent coating to increase the diffusion light to further reduce the visual perception of the skin imperfections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Lizo Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce H. Victor
  • Patent number: 6939552
    Abstract: A cosmetic skin lightening product delivered from a dual-chamber package is provided wherein separate first and second compositions are filled into the respective compartments. Both compositions contain stearic acid and a skin lightening agent, except that the first composition contains a higher amount of stearic acid than the second composition. Preferably, the second composition will have a higher viscosity than that of the first. A more effective skin lightening is achieved by the sequential application to an effected area of these physically different compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Carol Ansara, Ursula Cooper
  • Patent number: 6916910
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of marine invertebrate type V telopeptide containing collagen preparations from marine invertebrates, compositions containing preparations, and methods of using these preparations. The collagen preparation includes telopeptide containing and optionally invertebrate atelopeptide containing, type V fibrillar collagen. The present collagen preparations may be employed in a variety of products including for example, cosmetic, pharmacological, dental, and cell culture products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Bioscience Consultants
    Inventor: Lloyd Wolfinbarger, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6911210
    Abstract: Use of cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations in the form of emulsions, comprising a) an effective amount of one or more ?-hydroxycarboxylic acids and/or an effective amount of one or more ?-hydroxycarboxylic acids b) one or more interface-active substances, chosen from the group of glucose derivatives and, if desired, furthermore comprising (c) one or more interface-active substances chosen from the group of oligoglycerides against blemished skin or acne.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Angelika Bormann, Jens Nielsen, Andreas Herpens, Anja Müller, Jürgen Kielholz
  • Patent number: 6905697
    Abstract: A fibrous web, in particular tissue web treated with a lotion composition based on an O/W emulsion comprising: (A) at least one oil; (B) an (O/W) emulsifier or (O/W) emulsifier combination; and (C) 6 to 30 weight % of water; wherein the weight % values relate to the total weight of the lotion composition. Since in the above lotion composition the external phase is aqueous, a web treated therewith can easily be wet by water and does not float on the water if it is to be disposed in a toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products GmbH
    Inventors: Guido Baumöller, Rolf Kawa, Stephan Eichhorn, Roland Sporer
  • Patent number: 6884424
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for prevention and/or treatment of skin lesions caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Exemplary condition that can be prevented or treated are actinic keratosis, dry skin, polymorphic light exanthema, photopathology, photo-allergy, solar atrophy, stria migrans, elastoma diffusum, X-ray dermatitis, gouty polychondritis and decubitis ulcer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: N-Gene Research Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Bea Farkas, Peter Literati Nagy, Agnes Vadasz, Laszlo Vigh
  • Patent number: 6881416
    Abstract: Organopolysiloxane gel products having a variety of physical forms and which produce a silky feel when applied to the skin are prepared by reacting an unsaturated organopolysiloxane resin, an Si—H functional organosiloxane crosslinker bearing pendant hydrido functionality, a C4 or higher unsaturated hydrocarbon, and optionally, an unsaturated hydrophile component. Products ranging from viscous liquids, creamy gels, pastes, and soft powders may be obtained. The products are highly useful in formulating cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Wacker Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: Bryan E. Fry
  • Patent number: 6878380
    Abstract: A wiping article is provided which includes an effervescent cleanser composition held within a pouch formed from a first and second substrate sheet. At least one of the substrate sheets must be water permeable. The effervescent composition is an intimate mixture of an acid material such as citric acid and an alkaline material such as sodium bicarbonate. Water contact causes the combination to effervesce. A dry surfactant such as sodium cocoyl isethionate in contact with the water and effervescing carbon dioxide results in a highly pleasant sudsing system. Skin benefit agents may be included within the composition. The effervescent action may improve deposition of the skin benefit agents onto the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda Farrell, Craig Stephen Slavtcheff, Alexander Paul Znaiden, Paul Vinski
  • Patent number: 6861051
    Abstract: A skin preparation solution for application to the surface of the skin prior to shaving or application of topical medications or other topically applied substances, to improve penetration and sustain levels of the treatments within the skin. The solution of the present invention contains (all percentages by volume) between ten and eighty percent, and preferably about 44.5 percent, of 1,2-propylene glycol, between ten and eighty percent, and preferably about 55 percent, of deionized water, between 0.02 and four percent, and preferably 0.2 percent, of imidazolidinyl urea, between 0.02 and four percent, and preferably 0.2 percent, of methylparaben, between 0.01 and two percent, and preferably 0.1 percent, of propylparaben, and optionally, between 0.2 and ten percent, and preferably one percent, of aloe vera, and between 0.2 and ten percent, and preferably one percent, of polysorbate-20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Milton D. Moore
  • Patent number: 6821934
    Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions (a) with a viscosity of at most 5000 mPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Andreas Bleckmann, Rainer Kröpke, Günther Schneider
  • Patent number: 6808722
    Abstract: Optically-activated particles for use in cosmetic preparations. The optically-activated particles include a plurality of substrate particles selected from the group consisting of nylons, acrylics, polyesters, other plastic polymers, natural materials, regenerated cellulose, metals and minerals; an optical brightener chemically bonded to each of the plurality of substrate particles to form integral units in the form of optically-activated particles for diffusing light to reduce the visual perception of skin imperfections, including cellulite, shadows, skin discolorations, and wrinkles; and each of the optically-activated particles are encapsulated with a UV transparent coating to increase the diffusion light to further reduce the visual perception of the skin imperfections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Lipo Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce H. Victor
  • Patent number: RE41883
    Abstract: A substrate treated with a lotion including a skin pH balancing compound and a base lotion. The pH balancing compound is preferably an organic acid, such as an alpha-hydroxy acid, an alpha-dihydroxy acid, or a beta-hydroxyacid, a combination of an organic acid and a salt of an organic acid, or a buffer combination, such as combinations of citric acid and disodium phosphate, or disodium citrate and sodium hydroxide. The preferred lotion has the effect of maintaining the skin acid mantle while making the treated substrate, preferably tissue, towel or napkin, optionally wet-strengthened, wipe or nonwoven material, feel smooth, lubricious and nongreasy. The skin care benefits of the lotionized substrate are expressed whether the product is used dry or prewetted with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
    Inventors: Phuong V. Luu, T. Philips Oriaran, David W. White, Anthony O. Awofeso, Gary L. Schroeder, Richard E. Fredricks