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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6338838 | Photostable cosmetic light screening compositions The present invention relates to a photostable cosmetic or pharmaceutical light screening composition containing a dibenzoylmethane UV-A screening agent and a p-methoxycinnamate UV-B screening agent, one of said agents being incorporated into a polymer la... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6335005 | Aqueous cosmetic compounds The use of an emulsion polymer in aqueous cosmetic compositions, wherein the emulsion polymer is obtainable by emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture A comprising from 50 to 100% by weight, based on the monomer mixture, of C1 -C18 | 01/01/2002 |
| 6335388 | Prolamine-plant polar lipid composition, its method of preparation and applications thereof Prolamine-plant polar lipid compositions are provided, said compositions including a mixture of a prolamine, a plant polar lipid, at least one polyalcohol in a hydro-alcoholic solution, and an active agent, wherein the composition forms a substantially ho... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6333043 | Colored cosmetic composition Colored cosmetic composition containing at least one particulate filler and at least one colorant, in which at least part of the fillers of the composition is coated with a polymer combined with at least one colorant.... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6331294 | Use of copolymers of monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids as solubilizers The invention relates to the use of copolymers comprising a) 82 to 99.9 mol % of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated C3 -C8 -carboxylic acid; b) 0.1 to 18 mol % of at least one monomer selected from the group b1) N--C8 | 12/18/2001 |
| 6329413 | Allantoin-containing skin cream An allantoin-containing skin cream composition can comprise allantoin and at least one anionic or nonionic emulsifier that is substantially hydrophilic and is soluble in water. The pH of the composition is in a range of from about 5.0 to about 6.5. The co... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6326013 | Cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion comprising a dispersion of surface-stabilized polymer particles in a liquid fatty phase A composition for topical application, comprising a liquid fatty phase and an aqueous phase, one of the phases being dispersed in the other phase, and said liquid fatty phase comprising surface-stabilized polymer particles in an amount sufficient to confe... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6326012 | Transfer-resistant make-up or care composition based on isoparaffins and functionalized synthetic waxes A solid transfer-resistant make-up or care composition containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium: at least one volatile hydrocarbon based oil, and as a hardening agent, at least one functionalized synthetic wax having at least one hydroxyl or carboxyl... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6322814 | Manufacture of and uses for low molecular weight agars and agaroids A process is claimed whereby an aqueous solution of agar, in which most (ideally all) 4-linked residues consist of 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose, is subjected to partial acid hydolysis and upon neutralization following the time appropriate for the chosen condit... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6322777 | Fragrance releasing non-volatile polymeric siloxanes A fragrance releasing siloxane comprising a substituent having the formula (R1 O)a (R2 O)b (R3 O)c (R4 O)d (R5 O)e SiRU with RU ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6316022 | Transdermal compositions containing low molecular weight drugs which are liquid at room temperatures A transdermal composition is disclosed which contains a blend of one or more polymers, one or more drugs, at least one of which has a low molecular weight and is liquid at or about room temperatures. The composition is substantially free of water and liqu... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6316012 | Cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising, in combination, a peroxidase and an anti-singlet oxygen agent A method of preventing damage caused to healthy skin, hair or mucous membranes by free radicals, includes applying to the healthy skin, hair or mucous membrane a composition containing at least one product having a peroxidase activity capable of reducing ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6312725 | Rapid gelling biocompatible polymer composition This invention relates generally to two-part polymer compositions that rapidly form covalent linkages when mixed together. Such compositions are particularly well suited for use in a variety of tissue related applications when rapid adhesion to the tissue... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6313329 | Silicone functionalized eugenol esters This invention relates to composition of matter of certain euganol functionalized silicone polymers useful to make substantive antimicrobial agents. These compounds allow for the topical delivery of euganol to the skin surface, where it has a variety of d... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6312672 | Sunscreen compositions containing copolymers of isoprene butadiene and/or styrene to provide improved water resistance The invention provides waterproof sunscreen compositions which include polymers of isoprene, butadiene and/or styrene, particularity conjugated dienes which may be subject to some degree of hydrogenation. A copolymer of two different conjugated dienes is ... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6309631 | Barrier cream Barrier creams are described which are useful in protecting a user from burns during exposure to heat. The creams comprise a base cream with at least one of a melt additive and a reflective additive, or ideally both a melt additive and a reflective additi... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6309454 | Freeze-dried composite materials and processes for the production thereof The invention provides a sterile freeze-dried sponge, wherein at least 80% by weight of the sponge consists of collagen and oxidized regenerated cellulose in the weight ratio 60:40 to 40:60, wherein the sponge has a dry tensile strength of more than 3N an... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6306383 | Method for topical treatment of scars with protein kinase C inhibitors This invention relates to the topical treatment of keloids, hypertrophic scars and burn scars by the use of a selected protein kinase c inhibitor and an effective penetrating agent selected from lecithin organogel or poloxamer 407 lecithin organogel. The ... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6306411 | Cosmetic composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of film-forming polymer and an aqueous suspension of organopolysiloxane The invention relates to a composition to be applied to the skin and superficial body growths, comprising an aqueous dispersion of particles of film-forming polymer and an aqueous suspension of particles of at least partially crosslinked solid elastomeric... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6306835 | Biocidal chitosan derivatives 3-trimethylammonium-2-hydroxypropyl-N-chitosan (CHI-Q188) and related chitosan derivatives exhibit antimicrobial activity at concentrations as low as 10-20 μg/mL, an order of magnitude lower than the concentrations at which any previous chitosan derivati... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6299865 | Reduction of hair growth Mammalian hair growth is reduced by applying to the skin an inhibitor of alkaline phosphatase other than cromoglycate or a salt thereof.... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6296842 | Process for the preparation of polymer-based sustained release compositions The invention relates to a sustained release composition and methods of forming and using said composition for the sustained release of biologically active agent. The sustained release compositions of the invention comprise a biocompatible polymer and a b... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6287583 | Low-pH, acid-containing personal care compositions which exhibit reduced sting The preset invention relates to personal care compositions comprising from about 0.5% to about 80% of a surfactant, from about 0.1% to about 12% of a polymeric acid; and from about 3% to about 98.899% of water, wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6287601 | Topical nitric oxide donor compositions Compositions and methods of the topical treatment of equine laminitis are disclosed. In particular, combinations of a fast acting nitric oxide (NO) donor, a sustained acting NO donor and an NSAID mixed in a lipid-based carrier are described. The applicati... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6287580 | Cosmetic compositions with self-warming component A self-warming cosmetic composition is provided which delivers skin conditioning agents and is based upon a redox system of iron powder and a catalyst such as charcoal to provide the warmth. The system is activated with moisture and air.... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6287552 | Cosmetic or dermatological topical compositions comprising dendritic polyesters 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 ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6287551 | Method for treating herpes virus A solution or gel composition containing activated chlorine dioxide and phosphates, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for treating herpes virus. The preferre... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6284233 | Antiwrinkle composition comprising a combination of tightening polymers of synthetic and/or natural origin and of dendritic polyesters 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 ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6280758 | Low-pH, acid-containing personal care compositions which exhibit reduced sting The present invention relates to personal care compositions comprising from about 0.5% to about 80% of a surfactant, from about 0.1% to about 12% of a polymeric acid; and from about 3% to about 98.899% of water, wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6280752 | Vitamin E acetate-based hydrophobic gel formulation for topical application A formulation for topical use in hydrophobic gel form comprising, in weight percentages on the total weight of the formulation: 20 to 70% of vitamin E acetate, 20 to 70% of a volatile silicone chosen from the group comprising pentamer cyclomethicone tetramer c... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6280716 | Method for treating itching of the vagina A method and solution or gel topical preparation containing chlorine dioxide and a phosphate compound, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for treating itching... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6277363 | Method and composition for treating chlamydia infection A solution or gel composition containing activated chlorine dioxide and a phosphate compound, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for treating a Chlamydia infe... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6274128 | Self-warming hair conditioning compositions An essentially anhydrous hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) one or more microporous materials each of which has an average pore size larger than the critical diameter of a water molecule; (b) carrier molecules or molecular aggregates that have critical d... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6274132 | Method for treating HIV with chlorine dioxide and a phosphate compound A method and solution or gel composition containing activated chlorine dioxide and phosphates, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for lubricating the vagina a... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6271268 | Compositions and methods for decreasing sebum production A method of treating diseases caused by sebaceous gland disorders, in humans and animals, which comprises administering to said humans and animals a composition comprising a sebaceous gland secretion inhibiting amount of an active compound comprising an a... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6267977 | Delivery of hydroxy carboxylic acids The present invention provides greater than 99% pure bis(triorganosilyl)hydroxycarboxylates of the general formulae: R3 SiO--CHR1 --COO--SiR3 R3 SiO--CHR1 --R2 COO--SiR3 wherein each R is ... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6264965 | Composition in the form of an O/W emulsion with a high wax content and uses thereof in cosmetics and dermatology A creamy composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it contains at least one anionic emulsifier which is liquid at room temperature, and at least 5% by weight of one or... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6262176 | Crosslinked water-soluble or water-dispersible polyurethanes The present invention relates to crosslinked, water-soluble or water-dispersible polyurethanes of A) at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible polyurethane prepolymer having terminal isocyanate groups of a) at least one compound having a molecular weight... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6261544 | Poly(hydroxy acid)/polymer conjugates for skin applications A method for alleviating the symptoms of a cosmetic or dermatologic skin condition is described. An effective amount of a poly(hydroxy acid)/polymer conjugate in a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle is provided. Topical compositions of th... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6261543 | Antiperspirant compositions Antiperspirant emulsions which exhibit excellent phase stability even in the presence of an effective concentration of antiperspirant salts in solution and which are thickened are obtainable by dispersing a hydratable polymer and particularly an amphoteri... | 07/17/2001 |
