Shampoo Patents (Class 514/881)
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Patent number: 6358493Abstract: Gasified particles for cosmetic treatments, particularly hair treatments, are described. The gasified particles contain at least one gas enclosed in a solid enveloping material. The enveloping material is selected so that the gas is released on contact of the enveloping material with water or moisture. The release of the gas can be accompanied by a detectable acoustic effect (pop effect). The hair treatment composition also can provide a hair fixing effect. Furthermore an instant gel preparation is described substantially comprising a mixture of dry substances, which contains at least one gel former and at least one solid substance producing a detectable acoustic effect on contact with moisture, especially gasified particles. The gasified particles are used as acoustic indicators for the readiness of the instant preparation after liquid addition.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Wella AktiengesellschaftInventors: Susanne Birkel, Harald Wendel, Karin Steinbrecht, Wolfgang Maurer
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Patent number: 6346252Abstract: A clarified algae extract used to obtain a composition having antibacterial and/or antifungal activity, said extract being obtained according to a method comprising the stages of release of the intracellular content of the algae cells and clarification by filtration of said intracellular content, in order to obtain a clarified filtration permeate, said extract comprising a molecular fraction containing halogenated organic molecules having a molecular weight of more than 10,000.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1999Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: Algues et Mer (S.A.R.L.)Inventor: Jean-Yves Moigne
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Publication number: 20020006389Abstract: Detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base comprising at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant and (B) at least one aminated silicone having an amine number greater than or equal to 0.4 meq/g, the amphoteric surfactant/anionic surfactant ratio by weight being greater than or equal to 0.2. The use of detergent and conditioning compostions for cleaning and for caring of the hair or the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 1999Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: SERGE RESTLE, CLAUDE DUBIEF
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Patent number: 6333042Abstract: A substance P antagonist is used in a cosmetic composition to treat sensitive skin. More specifically, a cosmetic composition containing a substance P antagonist is used to prevent and/or combat skin irritations, desquamation, erythermas, sensations of dysesthesia/overheating, or pruritus of the skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Olivier De La Charriere, Lionel Breton
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Patent number: 6333027Abstract: A composition that is useful for treating and/or ameliorating the diseases of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema and/or the symptoms associated therewith, and is non-stinging to the eyes is disclosed. The composition contains from about 0.5 weight percent to about 16 weight percent of at least one amphoteric surfactant; from about 1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of at least one anionic surfactant; from about 0.1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of at least one non-ionic surfactant; and from about 0.1 percent to about 15 percent active ingredient selected from Undecylenamidopropylbetaine, Undecylenic Acid, and mixtures thereof. A method for treating and/or ameliorating the diseases of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema and/or the symptoms associated therewith including topically applying an effective amount of the composition to the area desired is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2000Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: John Hopkins, Alain Khaiat, Noel D. Manigbas, Elizabeth Wen Ping, Rex J. Baker
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Patent number: 6331511Abstract: A detergent composition with a softening and protective action of natural fibers, wherein the composition has no cationic surface-active agents, and contains: (a) surface-active agents selected from the group including anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surface-active agents and relative mixtures; (b) esters having the formula (I): R1—CO—O—(—CH2—CH2—O—)a—R2 (I) wherein: a is between zero and 20; R2 is a mono-functional hydrocarbon radical, having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms; R1 is a mono-functional hydrocarbon radical defined in the claims.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1999Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Condea Augusta S.p.A.Inventors: Calogero Genova, Giuseppe Giammasi, Francesco Buosi
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Patent number: 6319392Abstract: The invention concerns a coal tar extract with reduced polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and benzo(a)pyrene content and a method for obtaining same using two sequentially linked distillation systems. The invention also concerns cosmetic and dermatological preparations containing said resulting coal tar extract.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Pierre Fabre Dermo-CosmetiqueInventor: Roger Navarro
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Patent number: 6303581Abstract: Methods and kits for removing, treating or preventing head lice infestations in patients in need of such treatment are disclosed and include topically applying to the lice-infested area an effective amount of a driable pediculostatic agent for a time sufficient to immobilize the lice, drying the agent onto the application site and removing the dried agent, thereby removing the lice and nits.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2001Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Inventor: Dale L. Pearlman
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Patent number: 6287552Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic or dermatological compositions capable of being applied to the skin, the keratinous fibers, the nails, the semimucous membranes and/or the mucous membranes, and which includes a dendritic polyester polymer having terminal hydroxyl functional groups or the combination of such a polymer with a film-forming polymer. It also relates to methods of cosmetic or dermatological treatment using these compositions as well as the use of the compositions for the preparation of dermatological or cosmetic compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1999Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Florence Tournilhac, Pascal Simon
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Patent number: 6284233Abstract: The present invention relates to an antiwrinkle composition that includes, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a dispersion of a film-forming polymeric system containing at least one polymer capable of forming a film permeable to water vapor, having a Young's modulus ranging from 108 to 1010 N/m2 and producing, after application at a concentration of 7% in water and then drying, a retraction of the isolated stratum corneum greater than 1% at a temperature of 30° C. and a relative humidity of 40%, and a dendritic polyester polymer having terminal hydroxyl functional groups.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Pascal Simon, Veronique Chevalier
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Patent number: 6265384Abstract: Methods and kits for removing, treating or preventing head lice infestations in patients in need of such treatment are disclosed and include topically applying to the lice-infested area an effective amount of a driable pediculostatic agent for a time sufficient to immobilize the lice, drying the agent onto the application site and removing the dried agent, thereby removing the lice and nits.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2000Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventor: Dale L. Pearlman
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Patent number: 6262038Abstract: A germicidal composition suitable for cleaning fruits, vegetables, skin and hair, includes a mixture of fruit acids and a surfactant. The surfactant may be an anionic surfactant (such as sodium lauryl sulfate), a sophorose lipid biosurfactant, or a combination of the two surfactants. The mixture of fruit acids may include citric acid, glycollic acid, lactic acid, malic acid and tartaric acid. The fruit acids are preferably present, in an aqueous solution, in a sufficient amount to produce a pH of about 2-6, for example 3.8-4.2. The compositions of the present invention are germicidal, and are sufficient to kill 100% of E. coli, Salmonella and Shigelia in 30 seconds after application to the surface of the object.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: David Christal, Ltd.Inventors: Deborah Pierce, Timothy J. Heilman
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Patent number: 6248315Abstract: Disclosed are hair shampoo compositions which provide cleaning and styling performance, and which contain latex polymer particles, water-soluble cationic polymer as a latex deposition aid, organic oil as a latex deposition aid, and typically one or more surfactants, an aqueous carrier and one or more optional ingredients. The organic oil is a hydrocarbon oil or fatty ester, and is present in an amount effective to enhance deposition of the latex polymer particles onto hair in the presence of cationic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2000Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sharon Ann Young, Michael Albert Snyder
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Patent number: 6248352Abstract: The invention encompasses compounds corresponding to the formula in which R1 denotes a C1-C31, preferably C9-C25, hydrocarbon-comprising radical, in particular a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, C1-C31, preferably C9-C25, alkyl radical which can be substituted by one or more optionally esterified hydroxyls; and OR2 denotes a cholesteryl radical; the said compounds being in the form of a pure enantiomer or in the form of a mixture of isomers. The invention also relates to their process of preparation and to their use, in particular for the treatment and care of the skin, hair, nails and eyelashes, in cosmetics or in dermatology.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Didier Semeria, Michel Philippe
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Patent number: 6232302Abstract: Compositions containing depolymerized fucane sulphates characterized by the following parameters (percentages by weight on the dry product): Molecular weight: 5,000-30,000 dalton; Sulphur: 5-16%; Fucose: 25-60%; Uronic acids 2-25%; they increase the percentage of growing hair and inhibit the Pytirosporun growth on the skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Crinos Industria Farmacobiologica S.p.A.Inventors: Pia Alberico, Armando Cedro, Danilo Moltrasio, Roberto Porta
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Patent number: 6214325Abstract: Hydroxypropyl quaternary ammonium compounds containing an ester function, in particular containing a fatty acid ester function, of formula (I): in which R denotes a branched C7-C35 alkyl chain; R1, R2 and R3 independently denote a C1-C18 alkyl chain; X− denotes a halide or another anion chosen from: in which R4 and R5 independently denote a C1-C8 alkyl chain are disclosed. Cosmetic or dermatological compositions containing these compounds, in particular haircare products in which the quaternary compounds are used as treatment agents for improving the surface condition of the hair as well as for protecting the hair under the action of atmospheric agents or mechanical or chemical treatments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1997Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Michel Philippe, Alain Campos, Didier Semeria
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Patent number: 6190679Abstract: A composition for cosmetics use which comprises a lysophospholipid mixture, wherein 30 mol % or more of fatty acids bonded to said lysophospholipid mixture are monoenoic fatty acids; and a cosmetic composition which comprises a lysophospholipid mixture and a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein 30 mol % or more of fatty acids bonded to said lysophospholipid mixture are monoenoic fatty acids. The cosmetic composition having such a lysophospholipid mixture has high storage stability and is excellent in feeling upon use.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoichiro Takekoshi, Ichiro Matsuura
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Patent number: 6159475Abstract: A hair growth formulation. The two basic main ingredients are castor oil and a special lemon extract. The special lemon extract is made from fresh lemon peel. The peel, including the bioflavonoids membrane, is blended with purified water until it is liquidified. Then the mixture is filtered through a sanitized cloth. Other ingredients that have been found helpful include: inositol, choline (from bitartate), niacinamide or nicotinic acid, manganese in chelated form, bioflavonoids, and folic acid. Finally perfume and sodium benzoate (as a preservative) can be added.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1998Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Inventor: Marsha E. Olguin
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Patent number: 6143286Abstract: Hair conditioning compositions comprising 0.1-20% cationic conditioning agent, 0.1-30% fatty alcohol, 0.001-10% nonionic surfactant, 0.001-20% of a polysiloxane having D and T units, wherein the ratio of D units to T units in the polysiloxane is about 10 to 80 D units for every T unit; and 5-95% water; as well as a method for improving the fade resistance of color treated hair comprising applying to the hair an aqueous based hair care composition containing one or more hair treating active ingredients and a siloxane having D and T units, wherein the ratio of D units to T units in the siloxane is about 10 to 80 D units for every T unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products CorporationInventors: Malti Vishin Bhambhani, Alexander Chan, Geoffrey Robert Hawkins
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Patent number: 6139850Abstract: Composition and methods are provided for inhibiting skin irritation attributable to chemical irritants or environmental conditions, by the application of an anti-irritant amount of aqueous-soluble strontium cation.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1997Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Cosmederm TechnologiesInventors: Gary S. Hahn, David O. Thueson
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Patent number: 6130253Abstract: Pesticides for the extermination of terrestrial arthropods are disclosed which comprise formulations of a combination of terpenes in aqueous solutions which may be used together with citral. No resistance to the formulations of the invention has been seen. When used on the scalp or body for lice infestation no extended dwell time is required. The formulations do not have unpleasant odors. The formulations are directed towards providing topical preparations which may be used on the skin, scalp and hairy body parts of humans and animals, sprays for use directly against terrestrial arthropods, a dipping solution for combs and a laundry additive, amongst others.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1999Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: XiMed Group PLCInventors: Lanny Udell Franklin, Gary David Cunnington, David E. Young
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Patent number: 6126948Abstract: A fine and stable emulsion of an oily phase in an aqueous phase containing ionic polymer particles, the oil globules of the emulsion having a mean size of at most 500 nm, a process for the stabilization of fluid emulsions, a process for the preparation of these emulsions and their use in the cosmetic and dermatological fields and more particularly as composition for anti-sun protection.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Danielle Le Verge, Sylvie Legret, Isabelle Hansenne
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Patent number: 6121254Abstract: Dermatological/cosmetic compositions for reducing or decelerating human hair loss comprise an effective hair loss-reducing amount of combinatory immixture of (a) at least one antifungal agent and (b) at least one halogenated antibacterial agent other than a macrolide or pyranoside, characteristically formulated in a topically physiologically acceptable medium therefor.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1999Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.Inventor: Didier Saint-Leger
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Patent number: 6113890Abstract: Disclosed are hair shampoo compositions which provide cleaning and styling performance, and which contain latex polymer particles, water-soluble cationic polymer as a latex deposition aid, organic oil as a latex deposition aid, and typically one or more surfactants, an aqueous carrier and one or more optional ingredients. The organic oil is a hydrocarbon oil or fatty ester, and is present in an amount effective to enhance deposition of the latex polymer particles onto hair in the presence of cationic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1997Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sharon Ann Young, Michael Albert Snyder
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Patent number: 6106815Abstract: A shampoo composition containing from 0.05% to 10% by weight of capsules or particles of 0.2 to 6.0 mm in diameter which include oily substances. The composition also includes from 5% to 65% by weight of surfactants, from 0.15% to 2% by weight of copolymer of methyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride decadiene crosspolymer and from 0.1% to 2.0% by weight of polymeric conditioners. The presence of the crosspolymer significantly enhances the dispersion and stability properties of the capsules.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1998Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Cheil Jedang CorporationInventors: Gil Sung Kang, In Ho Kim, Duk Bae Park, Dong Tak Lee, Hae Hoon Park
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Patent number: 6080425Abstract: Boron compounds/complexes, other than boric acid and boric acid salts, are utilized for rejuvenating of skin. The compounds/complexes have a central tetrahedral boron atom covalently bound to four ligands, which may be either identical or different from each other. Preferred ligands include an oxygen, nitrogen, carbon or sulfur atom, and more preferred ligands are saccharides or amino acids that form stable five- or six-membered rings with the boron atom. Especially preferred compounds have a dissociation constant of at least 3,000, and include a saccharide. Especially preferred complexes include a sodium, potassium, magnesium or calcium cation. The compounds/complexes are useful in rejuvenating skin, including decreasing skin wrinkles, improving skin thickness, increasing skin hydration, softness and elasticity, improving the skin color, and decreasing the number and size of age spots.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: TopGene, Inc.Inventors: Dusan Miljkovic, Zbigniew Pietrzkowski
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Patent number: 6075017Abstract: Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp is treated by a synergistic combination of a cytotoxic agent and an antifungal agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1998Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: Ramot University Authority for Applied Research and Industrial Development Ltd.Inventors: Avi Dascalu, Yoram Oron
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Patent number: 6074633Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing at least one anionic detergent surfactant, at least one nonionic or amphoteric cosurfactant, at least one electrolyte and at least one oxyalkylenated silicone, and a process for cleaning and/or washing the skin or keratin fibers comprising applying a cosmetic composition as defined above and rinsing with water.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1997Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Claude Dubief, Daniele Cauwet-Martin
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Patent number: 6071535Abstract: The present invention provides for liposomes formed with alkylammonium fatty acid salts, and methods for manufacturing same. The liposomes of the invention may deliver entrapped load material or materials at the occurrence of a preset triggering condition. Preferred liposomes of the invention are cationic liposomes. The preferred liposomes of the invention are formed with alkylammonium fatty acid salts, e.g., trialkylammonium fatty acid salts of long chain amides. The liposomes of the invention are used to encapsulate both hydrophobic and hydrophilic load materials. The liposomes formed accordingly are capable of delivering their loads upon the occurrence of a trigger or control condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1999Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Collaborative Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: James A. Hayward, David C. Watkins, Duncan T. Aust
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Patent number: 6063771Abstract: Safer pediculicidal formulations comprising a spinosyn, or a physiologically acceptable derivative or salt thereof, and a physiologically acceptable carrier, and methods of controlling lice infestations in a human with these formulations are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1999Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventor: Daniel Earl Snyder
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Patent number: 6054450Abstract: Disclosed herein is hair-care cosmetic compositions comprising iodopropynyl butylcarbamate and/or a solution of zinc pyrithione in N-acyl ethylenediamine triacetate.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1998Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Pacific CorporationInventors: Moon Sam Shin, Sang Cho Choi, Yong Duk Kwak, Seong Hwan Seo, Han Il Jeong, Kyung Hee Seo
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Patent number: 6043202Abstract: The present invention concerns an improved shampoo composition, an improved oil composition and an improved method for the treatment of cradle cap (seborrhea dermatitis) primarily in infants and small children. In the improved method, the scalp of an infant is treated with the improved oil followed by gentle brushing and the scalp is then contacted with the improved shampoo and water. Usually the cradle cap condition is eliminated in 1 to 5 days. A kit including the oil, shampoo, sponge, brush, fine toothed comb and optional separate instructions are described.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Inventors: Karla S. Eriksen, Deborah Osburn
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Patent number: 6024947Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions of improved rinsability, comprising an oily phase and a citric acid ester corresponding to formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal, an ammonium cation or a cation of an organic base or a group of formula (II):--(C.sub.n H.sub.2n --O).sub.m --R.sub.4 (II)with n=2, 3 or 4m=5-30and R.sub.4 represents a saturated, linear or branched C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 alkyl group, at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 being a group of formula (II). These compositions are used in particular for cleansing and/or removing make-up from the skin.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1998Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Didier Gagnebien, Christian Felardos
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Patent number: 6017556Abstract: The use of liposomogenic UV absorbers for protecting human hair from the damaging effect of UV radiation is described. The liposomogenic UV absorbers comprise a hydrophilic head group (=Z), a spacer (=W), a UV chromophore (Q) having an absorption in the range from 285 to 400 nm and at least one hydrophobic tail group (=A). They have the formula ##STR1## in which A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 independently of one another are a hydrophobic radical;Q is a UV chromophore;W is an organic radical;Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 independently of one another are a hydrophilic radical; n.sub.1 and n.sub.2 independently of one another are a number from 0 to 4, where n.sub.1 =n.sub.2 = is not included;p is 1 or 2;q is a number from 0 to 3;r.sub.1 is 1 or 2;r.sub.2 is 0 or 1; ands.sub.1 is a number from 1 to 3.The liposomogenic UV absorbers are capable of self-organization into bimolecular layers, and can as a result penetrate into the stratum corneum to a high degree and are extremely resistant to washing out there.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1997Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Helmut Luther, Dietmar Huglin, Robert Hochberg
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Patent number: 5998475Abstract: A non-toxic, environmentally safe and easily employable insecticide and insect repellant is achieved by providing an aqueous composition incorporating ethanolamine based compounds, either independently or in combination with the ethanolamine based compounds being selected from both simple compounds and conjugated compounds. In one preferred embodiment, a highly effective composition is attained for safe, effective, direct topical application to humans and animals by employing between about 10% and 70% by volume of the entire composition of the ethanolamine-based compound. In alternate preferred embodiments, the insecticide is formulated for application to plants, trees, crops, and other vegetation to provide a composition which effectively controls bothersome insects, while being completely safe and non-injurious to the plant, tree, or crop, as well as to the flowers or fruit thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1997Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Inventors: Lynn Sue James, Michael A. Siedman
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Patent number: 5997847Abstract: A method of detecting the infestation of a host by arthropod ectoparasites uses a fluorescent dye which stains the ectoparasites and/or their eggs but not the adjacent skin or hair to which they are attached. The dye can be incorporated into a shampoo or a rinsing solution and is applied to the scalp or other region of the host. After a suitable period of time has elapsed, the dye-containing solution or shampoo is rinsed off and the hair and adjacent area of the host examined under ultraviolet or near-ultraviolet light. Such illumination will cause the stained ectoparasites and/or eggs to glow and, thus, become easily detectable for diagnosis and subsequent removal. The method may be applied to detect scabies (i.e. skin-burrowing mites), head lice, body and pubic lice and to any other arthropod ectoparasites and their eggs containing a substantial percentage of chitin.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Inventor: Sydney Z. Spiesel
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Patent number: 5993795Abstract: A protein composition derived from sesame seed is disclosed, which contains 40-95% by weight of crude proteins, 1-50% by weight of carbohydrate, 0-5% by weight of fat, 0-1% by weight of fiber, and 0.2-3% by weight of physiologically active substances derived from sesame seed, based on the dry weight of the composition and which is characterized in that when the protein composition is suspended at room temperature in pure water of pH 7 at a concentration of 5% by weight, not less than 80% by weight of the protein composition is dissolved in the pure water. A foodstuff or a cosmetic article containing the protein composition is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1996Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Takemoto Yushi Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Toshihiko Osawa, Keiko Nagai, Kyoko Shibuya
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Patent number: 5977186Abstract: Treatments are disclosed which comprise formulations of one or more terpenes in aqueous solutions. No resistance to the formulation of the invention has been seen. When used on the scalp or body no extended dwell time is required. The formulations do not have unpleasant odors associated with prior art shampoo treatments for lice and are preferable on grounds of safety to neurotoxins, which are the usual active ingredients associated with prior art treatments. The formulations are directed towards providing topical preparations which may be used on the scalp and hairy body parts, a spray for use on fabrics, a dipping solution for combs and a laundry additive.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: XiMed Group PLCInventor: Lanny Udell Franklin
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Patent number: 5976515Abstract: A steroid derivative is used as a blood flow amount-improving agent, which is blended with a cosmetic preferably in a ratio of 0.000001 to 10% by weight with respect to a total amount of the cosmetic.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1996Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignees: Pola Chemical Industries, Inc., Kuniro TsujiInventors: Kuniro Tsuji, Junichi Shibata, Masanori Okada, Yasunori Inaoka
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Patent number: 5932251Abstract: A hair growth promoter capable of acting as a cosmetic, reducing alopecia, eliminating alopecia, increasing hair growth or any combination thereof is disclosed. The hair growth promoter comprises a colloidal silver, copper and gold complex in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, formed from silver, copper and gold colloids made electrically. The promoter is applied to a treatment area in an amount sufficient to wet the scalp at least one time a week.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1998Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Inventor: Carole M. Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 5932229Abstract: Described are the use of compounds of Formula (I), depicted below, as active principals for treating skin conditions; compositions containing these compounds; and methods of treating skin conditions using these compounds and compositions. ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 is (CR.sub.5 R.sub.6 --CR.sub.7 R.sub.8 --X.sub.1).sub.n --CR.sub.9 R.sub.10 --C(.dbd.X.sub.2)X.sub.3 R.sub.11, n is an integer from 1 to 18; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8, R.sub.9, R.sub.10 and R.sub.11, are independently, hydrogen or non-hydrogen substituents; and X, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, Y and Z are independently, O, NH, or S.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1997Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Dmitri Ptchelintsev, Neil Scancarella, Robert Kalafsky
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Patent number: 5919438Abstract: Dermatological/cosmetic compositions for reducing or decelerating human hair loss comprise an effective hair loss-reducing amount of combinatory immixture of (a) at least one antifungal agent and (b) at least one halogenated antibacterial agent other than a macrolide or pyranoside, characteristically formulated in a topically physiologically acceptable medium therefor.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1997Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.Inventor: Didier Saint-Leger
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Patent number: 5919441Abstract: An invention is disclosed which comprises gelling agents which (1) contain both siloxane groups and hydrogen-bonding groups to thicken compositions containing silicone fluids (volatile and/or non-volatile silicone fluids); (2) are non-flowable solids at room temperature; and (3) dissolve in a fluid which contains silicone at a temperature of 25-250 degrees C to form a translucent or clear solution at a temperature in this range. Cosmetic compositions may be made by adding at least one active ingredient such as an antiperspirant.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1997Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Michael S. Mendolia, Paul J. Vincenti, Morton L. Barr, Anthony Esposito, Yigal Blum, Hans-Werner Schmidt, Huiyong Paul Chen, Gisbert Riess, Hui-Jung Wu
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Patent number: 5891452Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition containing at least one active principle precursor capable of releasing an active principle by enzymatic reaction on contact with the Stratum corneum and at least one crosslinked poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid) polymer neutralized to at least 90% and to its uses. It generally contains, distributed randomly: (a) from 90 to 99.9% by weight of units of formula (1): ##STR1## in which X.sup.+ denotes a cation or a mixture of cations, it being possible for at most 10 mol % of the cations X.sup.+ to be protons H.sup.+ ; and (b) from 0.01 to 10% by weight of crosslinking units resulting from at least one monomer having at least two olefinic double bonds, the proportions by weight being defined with respect to the total weight of the polymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1997Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Laurence Sebillote-Arnaud, Raluca Lorant
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Patent number: 5866152Abstract: The present invention provides a shampoo composition effective for control of ectoparasites, particularly for extermination of lice. The shampoo composition may contain 0.001% to 5% by weight of pyriproxyfen, 10% to 70% by weight of an anionic surfactant, 0.5% to 20% by weight of a polyhydric alcohol, and optionally 1% to 8% by weight of a pyrethroid compound.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1996Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Yoshihiro Takebayashi, Takao Ishiwatari
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Patent number: 5863546Abstract: Methods for production of, and the ingredients of, a new and novel line of cosmetics that are simultaneously oil free, lanolin free, fragrance free, free of formaldehyde releasing preservatives, and with all ingredients rated "0" with respect to comedogenicity and irritancy in the published master list of comedogenic and irritating cosmetic ingredients are described. These formulations are thus hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, nonacnegenic and aesthetically pleasing. The formulated cosmetic products include a moisture cream, moisture lotion, glycolic cream, glycolic lotion, shampoo, cleanser, colored makeup foundation, colored makeup powder, and colored makeup concealer.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1997Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Inventor: James M Swinehart
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Patent number: 5854246Abstract: The invention concerns stable emulsions comprising ketoconazole having a pH in the range from 6 to 8, characterized in that the emulsions lack sodium sulfite as an antioxidant; process of preparing said emulsions.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V.Inventors: Marc Karel Jozef Francois, Eric Carolus Leonarda Snoeckx
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Patent number: 5834516Abstract: The present invention deals with the composition of matter and the utilization of certain novel meadowfoam based betaine compounds. These materials are useful in personal care applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Fan Tech LtdInventor: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
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Patent number: 5834014Abstract: A novel method and delivery system for therapeutic weak acid or base materials has been developed. The method and delivery system utilize a therapeutic material which is modified to make it more hydrophilic and encapsulated in a lipid vesicle, preferably a non-phospholipid lipid vesicle. The method and delivery system is particularly well suited to topical delivery of minoxidil.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1995Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, Micro-Pak, Inc.Inventors: Norman Weiner, Donald F.H. Wallach, Kamel Egbaria, Ramachandran Chandrasekharan
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Patent number: 5834517Abstract: The present invention deals with a process for cleaning and conditioning hair and skin which comprises the contacting of hair or skin woth an effective concentration of certain novel meadowfoam derived sulfosuccinates. These materials are useful as cosmetic ingredients as additives to shampoo systems where outstanding liquidity, resistance to oxidation, and minimal odor variation are required.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Fan Tech Ltd.Inventor: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.