Cellulitis Patents (Class 514/860)
  • Patent number: 9000013
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of application employing B51B6 vitamins in molecular transport creams or gels to deliver B6 in a high dose to bring about therapeutic ways in human or mammal tissues to reverse a disease process or injury to bring about normal function of the affected tissues. Examples of disease changes to normal include, but are not limited to strokes, cellulitis, facial acne, precancerous lesions, nerve injury like paresthesia, periorbital hematoma, pentathol general anesthesia recovery, headaches, improved sight, hypothyroidism, dental pain, dental gingivitis, insect bites, delayed hypersensitivity states, phlebitis of veins and synergism of steroid activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Alfred A. Nickel
  • 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: 8501203
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a topical formulation for the treatment of cellulite, comprising alfalfa herb and derivatives thereof and can further comprise melatonine. The invention refers also to a method of application of said formulation and to a pharmaceutical kit for the treatment of cellulite comprising said formulation, together with vegetal or mineral mud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Chronolife S.r.l.
    Inventor: Giulio Bellipanni
  • Patent number: 8338484
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are antagonists of PGD2 receptors. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds described herein, and methods of using such antagonists of PGD2 receptors, alone or in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other PGD2-dependent or PGD2-mediated conditions or diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Panmira Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: John Howard Hutchinson, Brian Andrew Stearns, Yen Pham Truong
  • Patent number: 7550488
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of application employing B5/B6 vitamins in molecular transport creams or gels to deliver B6 in a high dose to bring about therapeutic ways in human or mammal tissues to reverse a disease process or injury to bring about normal function of the affected tissues. Examples of disease changes to normal include, but are not limited to strokes, cellulitis, facial acne, precancerous lesions, nerve injury like paresthesia, periorbital hematoma, pentathol general anesthesia recovery, headaches, improved sight, hypothyroidism, dental pain, dental gingivitis, insect bites, delayed hypersensitivity states, phlebitis of veins and synergism of steroid activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Dr. N's Health Care Products LLC
    Inventor: Alfred A Nickel
  • Patent number: 6953583
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) for the topical treatment of fatty deposits and cellulite and to new topical compositions and to cosmetic and dermatological topical compositions for the treatment of fatty deposits and cellulite comprising CLA as well as kits comprising CLA for said treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Pentapharm AG
    Inventor: Carlo Ghisalberti
  • Patent number: 6867238
    Abstract: Compositions are provided for the topical treatment of cancer consisting of lotions, creams, sprays, suppositories or slow-release transdermal patches containing lipid-soluble, skin-penetrating organic selenium compounds in combination with inert carriers in therapeutically effective amounts of selenium compound. The selenium compounds are medium linear chain dialkyl diselenides and precursors such as alkyl selenols. Preferred compositions employ R—Se—Se—R compounds where R is from 6 to 8 carbon atoms, and most specifically di-n-hexyl diselenide. Commonly used carriers may be purified hydrocarbon fractions, oils, with or without added fat-soluble vitamins, water and emulsifying agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Gerhard N. Schrauzer
  • Patent number: 6852343
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antiadipose topical treatment composition comprising an effective amount of at least one antiadipose active agent chosen from extracts of Allium sativum bulbs, with the exception of an oleoresin extracted with hexane, and a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable excipient which is suitable for topical application for external use—especially on the skin. The invention covers the uses of this composition and of its extracts cosmetically for treating cellulite and localized dermal excess adipose, and therapeutically for treating obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique
    Inventor: Isabelle Tomatis
  • Patent number: 6790849
    Abstract: Methods and pharmaceutical compositions employing (+) cetirizine, (−) cetirizine, or racemic cetirizine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a leukotriene inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or decongestant for the treatment, management, and/or prevention of inflammation, asthma or symptoms thereof, allergic disorders such as allergic rhinitis, and dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventor: Paul D. Rubin
  • Patent number: 6770635
    Abstract: Adverse inflammatory reactions can be treated by administrating to an organism a composition having diglucosylamine as the active ingredient. The preferred compound is di-Beta-D-glucopyranosylamine. A simple method for making diglucosylamine in high purity is obtained by reacting glucose, a nitrogen containing base, and either methanol or ethanol to form the diglucosylamine and then recovering the diglucosylamine preferably with the use of charcoal. The preferred diglucosylamine, di-Beta-D-glucopyranosylamine, has extraordinary anti-inflammatory activity. It can be formulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to make pharmaceutical compositions which are effective in treating inflammations. This pharmaceutical composition can also be used to treat adverse inflammatory reactions that are the result of the disruptions of a dynamic network of cellular mechanisms in organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Pharos Pharmaceuticals
    Inventor: Clairmont G. Drube
  • Patent number: 6692773
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more noble metals selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of a hyperproliferative skin disorder or disease such as psoriasis. Among the noble metals, silver is preferred for such treatment. The nanocrystalline noble metal of choice may be used in the form of a nanocrystalline coating of one or more noble metals, a nanocrystalline powder of one or more noble metals, or a solution containing dissolved species from a nanocrystalline powder or coating of one or more noble metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Nucryst Pharmaceuticals Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Edward Burrell, John Barrymore Wright, Kan Lam
  • Patent number: 6692775
    Abstract: A gel formulation is combined with a bactericidal concentrate which is a liquid mixture of about 1000 parts by volume of ultra pure water having an electrical resistance of 16-26 megohms, total dissolved solids of less than 0.04 parts per million and a specific conductance of less than 0.10 mho with about 1.2 to 3 parts by volume of Willard Water as prepared in accordance with U.S. Pat. No. 3,893,943. The bactericidal liquid concentrate in the amount of 3.5 to 12 ml in one liter of gel formulation is applied directly to a skin surface area having a burn or other dermal lesion to protect the area from bacterial contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Aqua Med, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Young
  • Patent number: 6676977
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing or eliminating the appearance of cellulite. The method involves administering to a patient in need of treatment therapeutically effective amounts of a sugar compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan in the patient in an amount sufficient to thicken the skin, a primary antioxidant component in an amount sufficient to substantially inhibit the formation of collagenase and elastase, at least one amino acid component in an amount sufficient to assist in the thickening of the skin, and at least one transition metal component in an amount effective to bind collagen and elastic fibers and thicken skin so as to reduce or eliminate the appearance of cellulite. A preferred method of treatment further includes administering the components above in conjunction with a vascular dilator to improve blood supply to the skin and/or a fat burner to reduce absorption or digestion of fat in the digestive tract or to prevent the production of fat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Patent number: 6663874
    Abstract: A composition for use by animals, including humans, to alleviate pain and/or inflammation around a painful joint, joint replacement surgery site, muscle, tendon, and/or ligament. A method to ameliorate pain and/or inflammation in or around a joint, muscle, tendon, and/or ligament, by topically applying Applicant's composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Victor Stevens
  • Patent number: 6558656
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods for the treatment of acne. The method and compositions comprise an orally ingested composition containing thymic peptides, vitamins, and minerals. Zinc, pantothenic acid, magnesium, pyridoxine, vitamins A and D, riboflavin, and folic acid are found to be essential to the composition. Also described is a topical composition comprising pantothenic acid that, when used in conjunction with the oral composition, resulted in a better response than either the oral or topical composition alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Morris Mann
  • Patent number: 6464959
    Abstract: A non-aqueous medicament aerosol formulation comprising troglitazone, or a derivative thereof, a fluid carrier, and an amino acid stabilizer. The aerosol formulation may also include drug combination formulations comprising troglitazone and a second anti-diabetic medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Aeropharm Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Anthony J. Cutie, Akwete L. Adjei
  • Patent number: 6440978
    Abstract: The present invention provides a therapeutic agent for dermatitis, particularly a therapeutic agent for atopic dermatitis, which is very safe and which shows few adverse side-effects in comparison to, for example, steroidal agents. The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent containing a compound represented by the following formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof as an effective ingredient: wherein R is hydrogen or a halogen. The therapeutic agent for dermatitis according to the present invention effectively and in a dose-dependent manner suppresses antigen-induced swelling in a mouse ear, a recognized animal model for atopic dermatitis, and suppresses the antigen-induced flare-up reaction in mice which occurred with the swelling reaction. In addition, no adverse reaction in the skin are observed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Nippon Zoki Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Haruo Yoshii, Akihiro Fujita
  • Patent number: 6436926
    Abstract: Compositions comprising 4,4′-methylenebis(tetrahydro-1,2,4-thiadiazine) 1,1,1′,1′,-tetraoxide and their use in treating dermatologic disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: MedPointe, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Costin
  • Patent number: 6416790
    Abstract: The concentrate is a liquid mixture of about 1000 parts by volume of ultra pure water having an electrical resistance of 16-26 megohms, total dissolved solids of less than 0.04 parts per million and a specific conductance of less than 0.10 microhmo to about 1.2 to 3 parts by volume of Willard Water as prepared in accordance with U.S. Pat. No. 3,893,943. The liquid concentrate is applied directly to a skin surface area having a burn or other dermal lesion to protect the area from bacterial contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Aqua Med, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Young
  • Patent number: 6399108
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for treating skin disorders. The present invention is easily administered and can be used for both humans and animals. The compositions of the present invention comprise borate compounds and provide relief from skin disorder symptoms and lesions. Additionally, the present invention can be used to provide long term maintenance of symptom-free skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: P.H.C., Inc.
    Inventor: Don H. Girvan
  • Patent number: 6384038
    Abstract: Methods and pharmaceutical compositions employing (+) cetirizine, (−) cetirizine, or racemic cetirizine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a leukotriene inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or decongestant for the treatment, management, and/or prevention of inflammation, asthma or symptoms thereof, allergic disorders such as allergic rhinitis, and dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventor: Paul D. Rubin
  • Patent number: 6379673
    Abstract: The invention provides a herbal formulation useful as a therapeutic and cosmetic applications for the treatment of general skin disorders, said composition comprising at least two or more plant extracts in the form of oil or powder or mixtures thereof, the said plants extracts being selected from the group consisting of Gymnena sylvestrae water extract 3 to 6 wt. %; Tridax procumbens water extract 3 to 6 wt. %; its methanolic extract 4 to 6 wt. %, Allium sativum oilhexane extract 1 to 3 wt. %; dried juice of Aloe vera 2 to 6 wt. %; Gum olibanum powder in the natural form 4 to 7 wt. %; Gum olibanum resinoid or its organic extract 3 to 8 wt. %; and resinoid free Gum olibanum meal 5 to 10 wt. %., optionally, including any drug having anti-inflammatory and wound healing property or mixture thereof, the said drug being selected from the group consisting of Disclofenac sodium 1-3 wt. %, Salicyclic acid 1 to 4 wt. %, Piroxicam 1 to 2 wt. %, Turmeric powder 0.1 to 1 wt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Prakash Vaman Rao Diwan, Bhamidipalli Subrahmanya Sitaramam, Sistla Ramakrishna, Kondapuram Vijaya Raghavan
  • Patent number: 6379713
    Abstract: A method of treatment for a mammal in need of analgesia from an itching skin comprising applying by directional friction against the skin proximate to the itch a composition consisting essentially of dry elemental iodine in the form of an amorphous condensate. The method is found effective in producing analgesia to the affected skin within 1 to 5 minutes after application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: André Reiss
  • Patent number: 6358539
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing or eliminating the appearance of cellulite. The method involves administering to a patient in need of treatment therapeutically effective amounts of a sugar compound that is converted to a glycosaminoglycan in the patient in an amount sufficient to thicken the skin, a primary antioxidant component in an amount sufficient to substantially inhibit the formation of collagenase and elastase, at least one amino acid component in an amount sufficient to assist in the thickening of the skin, and at least one transition metal component in an amount effective to bind collagen and elastic fibers and thicken skin so as to reduce or eliminate the appearance of cellulite. A preferred method of treatment further includes administering the components above in conjunction with a vascular dilator to improve blood supply to the skin and/or a fat burner to reduce absorption or digestion of fat in the digestive tract or to prevent the production of fat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventor: Howard Murad
  • Patent number: 6342486
    Abstract: A method for treatment of skin includes topical application of a composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a 1,3-beta-glucan ether derivative. Such application effectively provides treatment and/or prophylaxis of various skin-related problems, such as neurodermatitis and psoriasis, and reduces the evidence of aging by minimizing wrinkles. In an advantageous embodiment, the glucan ether derivative is present in the composition in a range of concentration of about 0.002% to about 8% by weight. In another embodiment the glucan ether derivative is advantageously carboxymethyl glucan sodium salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: Mibelle AG Cosmetics
    Inventors: Fred Zülli, Franz Suter
  • Patent number: 6313099
    Abstract: Use of stereoisomeric glycosidic compounds of formula (I) as pharmaceutical agents against psoriasis, compounds therefor and pharmaceutical formulations thereof wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from —H, —OH, (1) and (2) and related esters and ethers thereto; R3 is selected from —H, (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) and related esters and ethers thereto; R4 is (9); R5 is selected from the group —CH3, —CHO, —COOH, —CH2OH and related esters and ethers thereto; R6 is selected from —OH, (10), (11), (12), (13) and (14) in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of disease involving hyperproliferation of dermis cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: University of Strathclyde
    Inventors: Solomon Habtemariam, William Howard Stimson, Alexander Irvine Gray, Chaman Lal Anand, Peter George Waterman
  • Patent number: 6287552
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Florence Tournilhac, Pascal Simon
  • Patent number: 6284233
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pascal Simon, Veronique Chevalier
  • Patent number: 6200570
    Abstract: The invention provides a herbal formulation useful as a therapeutic and cosmetic applications for the treatment of general skin disorders, the composition comprising at least two or more plant extracts in the form of oil or powder or mixtures thereof, the plant extracts being selected from the group consisting of Gymnena sylvestrae water extract 3 to 6 wt. %; Tridax procumbens water extract 3 to 6 wt. %; its methanolic extract 4 to 6 wt. %, Allium sativum oil hexane extract 1 to 3 wt. %; dried juice of Aloe vera 2 to 6 wt. %; Gum Olibanum powder in the natural form 4 to 7 wt. %; Gum Olibanum resinoid organic solvent extract 3 to 8 wt. %; and resinoid free Gum Olibanum meal 5 to 10 wt. %., optionally, including any drug having anti-inflammatory and wound healing property or mixture thereof, the drug being selected from the group consisting of Disclofenac sodium 1-3 wt. %, Salicyclic acid 1 to 4 wt. %, Piroxicam 1 to 2 wt. %, Turmeric powder 0.1 to 1 wt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: Counsel of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Prakash Vaman Rao Diwan, Bhamidipalli Subrahmanya Sitaramam, Sistla Ramakrishna, Kondapuram Vijaya Raghavan
  • Patent number: 6180662
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a) a compound or several compounds from the group consisting of flavonoids, or b) an active compound combination comprising a compound or several compounds chosen from the group consisting of flavonoids, in combination with a compound or several compounds chosen from the group consisting of cinnamic acid derivatives, and if appropriate additionally in each case a compound or several compounds from one of the groups or several of the groups c) of the antioxidants or d) of the endogenous energy metabolism metabolites or e) of the endogenous enzymatic antioxidant systems and synthetic derivatives thereof (mimics) or f) of the antimicrobial action systems or g) of the antiviral action systems or h) active compounds of the known, conventional treatment forms in each case for the treatment or prophylactic treatment of hyperreactive skin predisposed to dermatitis or deficient, hypoactive skin or dermatoses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Ghita Lanzendörfer, Franz St{umlaut over (a)}b, Sven Untiedt
  • Patent number: 5952373
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use ofa) a compound or several compounds from the group consisting of flavonoidsb) of the antioxidants orc) of the endogenous energy metabolism metabolites ord) of the endogenous enzymatic antioxidant systems and synthetic derivatives thereof (mimics) ore) of the antimicrobial action systems orf) of the antiviral action systems org) active compounds of the known, conventional treatment formsin each case for the treatment or prophylactic treatment of hyperreactive skin predisposed to dermatitis or deficient, hypoactive skin or dermatoses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Ghita Lanzendorfer, Franz Stab, Sven Untiedt
  • Patent number: 5935929
    Abstract: A method for the treatment and prevention of immune disorders and fibrosis associated disorders is disclosed. The method involves administering interleukin-9 in an effective amount to the subject. Among the conditions treatable are thyroiditis, autoimmune diabetes and silicosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe Renauld, Mary-Christine Many, Francois Huaux, Dominique Lison
  • Patent number: 5869090
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel transdermal delivery system for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Using phospholipids as vehicles, DHEA can be administered into and through the skin when topically applied. Numerous advantages apply to this modality of therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventor: Jerry Rosenbaum
  • Patent number: 5855922
    Abstract: Compositions and processes for the prophylaxis and therapeutic treatment of wounds, chronic non-healing wounds, burns, disease and other dermal disorders are disclosed. The compositions of the present invention comprise aqueous solutions of a metal chlorite having a concentration of from about 0.002% to about 0.5% by weight of metal chlorite. The process of the present invention comprises treating the dermal disorder with an aqueous solution of from about 0.002% to about 0.5% by weight of a metal chlorite. Wounds, chronic non-healing wounds, burns and other dermal disorders treated in this manner heal more quickly and with reduced scar formation. The antiseptic compositions and processes of the present invention exhibit anticollagenous activity such that the characteristics of the healed skin, such as elasticity and tensile strength, are similar to undamaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Bio-Cide International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby C. Danner, Hampar L. Karageozian, James P. Ringo
  • Patent number: 5830454
    Abstract: A method for the treatment of cell mediated autoimmune disease is disclosed. The method involves administering interleukin-9 in an effective amount to the subject. Among the conditions treatable are thyroiditis and autoimmune diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute For Cancer Research
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe Renauld, Mary-Christine Many
  • Patent number: 5744469
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating fungal dermatitis comprising administering an effective amount of 2-Methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno?2,3-b!?1,5!benzodiazepine to a patient in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventor: Pierre V. Tran
  • Patent number: 5723139
    Abstract: A polycyclic triterpene carboxylic acid in combination with either retinol or retinyl ester resulted in a synergistic inhibition of keratinocyte differentiation. The effects of polycyclic triterpene carboxylic acids in combination with retinol or retinyl ester were analogous to the treatment with retinoic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Stewart Paton Granger, Ian Richard Scott
  • Patent number: 5705170
    Abstract: The invention provides a herbal cellulite treatment employing, in preferred embodiments, topical treatments, both method and cosmetic composition, wherein a refined lipophilic extract, and preferably also a refined aqueous extract of a Malvaceae plant, preferably whole Hibiscus Abelmoschus, are applied to the skin overlying cellulite-afflicted tissues. The treatments are intended to last at least four, and preferably eight or more weeks. Clinical tests show suprisingly superior results to those obtainable with aminophylline compositions. Inventive treatments can reduce thigh diameters and fatty layer thickness, as well as skin condition. In vitro tests show remarkable lipolytic properties, apparently attributable to .beta.-receptor stimulation, and valuable lipogenesis inhibition properties apparently attributable to .alpha..sub.2 -blocking. Preferred extracts show low toxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Plantech International, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Kong, Raymond Yeung
  • Patent number: 5631245
    Abstract: Adverse inflammatory reactions can be treated by administrating to an organism a composition having diglucosylamine as the active ingredient. The preferred compound is di-Beta-D-glucopyranosylamine. A simple method for making diglucosylamine in high purity is obtained by reacting glucose, a nitrogen containing base, and either methanol or ethanol to form the diglucosylamine and then recovering the diglucosylamine preferably with the use of charcoal. The preferred diglucosylamine, di-Beta-D-glucopyranosylamine, has extraordinary anti-inflammatory activity. It can be formulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to make pharmaceutical compositions which are effective in treating inflammations. This pharmaceutical composition can also be used to treat adverse inflammatory reactions that are the result of the disruptions of a dynamic network of cellular mechanisms in organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Biodynamics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Clairmont G. Drube
  • Patent number: 5631242
    Abstract: This invention includes a pharmaceutical composition including a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, urea, and hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically salt thereof. The invention also includes a method of treating disease of the cutis which includes applying to cutis tissues in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, urea, and hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, said disease having symptoms selected from the group consisting of inflammation, erythema, edema, papules, vesicles, macules, pustules, scaling, cracking, crusting, and lesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Patent Biopharmaceutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Damian J. Gallina
  • Patent number: 5624915
    Abstract: This invention includes a pharmaceutical composition including a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, urea, and hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically salt thereof. The invention also includes a method of treating disease of the cutis which includes applying to cutis tissues in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, urea, and hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, said disease having symptoms selected from the group consisting of inflammation, erythema, edema, papules, vesicles, macules, pustules, scaling, cracking, crusting, and lesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Patent Biopharmaceutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Damian J. Gallina
  • Patent number: 5624673
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an extract of prunella or at least one prunella saponin. This extract or this saponin is used for the preparation of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical and/or dermatological composition. Said composition makes it possible to regulate the renewal and differentiation of the keratinocytes and has an anti-aging activity, an anti-inflammatory activity, especially in inflammations caused by ultraviolet radiation, or an anti-allergic or anti-free-radical activity. It also enables the epidermis of normal skin to be kept in good condition, especially by maintaining the functional role of the skin, in particular as a protective barrier, and makes it possible to prevent or treat dry skin, especially ichthyotic skin, and to treat psoriasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: LYMH Recherche
    Inventors: Frederic Bonte, Alain Meybeck, Marc Dumas
  • Patent number: 5601806
    Abstract: Taurine analogues are used for scavenging active oxygen compounds and preventing and minimizing damage to the skin from ultraviolet rays. The taurine analogues have the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Sogo Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Manabu Katsumata, Keiko Kiuchi, Tomoyasu Tashiro, Saburo Uchikuga
  • Patent number: 5583120
    Abstract: This invention includes a pharmaceutical composition including a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, urea, and hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically salt thereof. The invention also includes a method of treating disease of the cutis which includes applying to cutis tissues in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, urea, and hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, said disease having symptoms selected from the group consisting of inflammation, erythema, edema, papules, vesicles, macules, pustules, scaling, cracking, crusting, and lesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Patent Biopharmaceutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Damian J. Gallina
  • Patent number: 5536499
    Abstract: The invention is directed to increasing the strength and firmness of the skin and reducing the signs of cellulite. The inventive method includes applying to the skin a composition that includes inositol phosphate, particularly phytic acid and its salts, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, Michael C. Cheney, Craig S. Slavtcheff, Suk H. Cho
  • Patent number: 5529769
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing at least 6 .mu.M of betulinic acid, preferably in combination with ascorbic acid. The compositions are particularly useful in reducing signs of cellulite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Suk H. Cho, Keith Gottlieb, Uma Santhanam
  • Patent number: 5523090
    Abstract: Skin treatment compositions for improving skin strength and firmness and reducing signs of cellulite. The compositions contain a xanthine (e.g., caffeine or theophylline) and an inositol phosphoric acid, and/or alpha hydroxy acid. The ratio of the xanthine to the acid is in a specific range to maintain the xanthine in a solubilized state. A method of preventing or reducing the signs of cellulite by applying a mixture of an inositol phosphoric acid and an alpha hydroxy acid is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, Craig S. Slavtcheff, Michael C. Cheney
  • Patent number: 5472705
    Abstract: New pharmaceutical compositions for topical use containing esters of .omega.-3 polyunsaturated acids having a high concentration have been obtained. Such formulations have been added with phenolic antioxidants and with adjuvants.The present formulations have been found clinically useful in the treatment of morbid affections, in particular in the treatment of psoriasis, phlebitis and the correlated pathologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Prospa B.V.
    Inventors: Tiberio Bruzzese, Giovanni Mozzi, Remo Ruggeri
  • Patent number: 5466452
    Abstract: A process is provided which is suitable for the preparation of herbal compositions for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. The process comprises preparing an extract or extracts of herbs which provide an anti-inflammatory agent, an adrenocortical stimulant and a cortisol protecting agent by steam distillation and decoction and then treating the extracts to reduce the polysaccharide and/or sugar content. This is achieved by fermentation or enzymic action or by extraction with a solvent having a polarity in the range E.degree. 0.4 to 0.95 or by precipitation with an inorganic compound and/or colloid or by a combination of two or more of the above. As a final concentration step, the material is further purified by extraction with a solvent having a polarity in the range mentioned above. The reduction of the sugar/polysaccharide content greatly improves the handling characteristics of the extract which can be dried to a free flowing powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Phytopharm Ltd.
    Inventor: Brian A. Whittle
  • Patent number: 5455232
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical preparation comprising as an active ingredient at least one rhamnolipid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a carrier and/or diluent, preferably comprising a rhamnolipid of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 =H, alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl; ##STR2## R.sub.3 =(C.sub.5 -C.sub.20)-saturated, -mono- of poly-unsaturated alkyl; R.sub.4 =(C.sub.5 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Inventors: Goran Piljac, Visnja Piljac