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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6004566 | Topical and transdermal delivery system utilizing submicron oil spheres The present invention relates to a delivery system which includes a bioactive drug or cosmetic substance presented in the form of submicron oil spheres alone, or drugs or cosmetic substances in a combination with the oil spheres in an aqueous suspension o... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6004558 | Methods for treating cancer with legume plant extracts The present invention relates to the preparation of therapeutic compositions comprising extracts of leguminous plants from which the isoflavones genistein, daidzein, formononetin and biochanin and/or their glycosides have been removed. The invention also ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6004540 | Photoprotective/cosmetic compositions comprising sulfonamido-functional polyorganosiloxanes/polyorganosilanes Topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise a photoprotecting effective amount of... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6004580 | Pharmaceutical compositions derived from microemulsion-based gels A pharmaceutical composition containing a microemulsion made up of a hydrophilic component, a lipophilic component, a surfactant and a drug, where the hydrophilic component, the lipophilic component and the surfactant form, when examined on a macroscopic ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6004567 | Cosmetic compositions comprising nanopigments The subject of the invention is new cosmetic compositions, based on pigment nanoparticles and on fillers, which are completely transparent and free from whitening when they are applied on the skin, which possess sufficient UV screening properties for the ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6001377 | Skin care compositions and method of improving skin appearance Disclosed are topical compositions which provide good coverage of skin imperfections, e.g., pores and uneven skin tone, while retaining a natural skin appearance. The compositions contain a particulate material having a refractive index of at least about ... | 12/14/1999 |
| 6001346 | Aqueous emulsion comprising biodegradable carrier for insect pheromones and methods for controlled release thereof A sprayable or solid biodegradable wax carrier for insect pheromones and a method for constant release rate of the pheromone from the biodegradable wax. A composition comprising a pheromone and paraffin wax formulated as an aqueous emulsion or a solid sui... | 12/14/1999 |
| 6001379 | Stable acidic oil-in- water type emulsions and compositions containing them Oil-in-water type emulsions having a pH below or equal to 3.5, especially a pH below or equal to 3, and comprising as a stabilizing agent a substantially water-soluble crosslinked anionic copolymer consisting of units derived from the reaction between (i)... | 12/14/1999 |
| 6001336 | Processes for spray drying aqueous suspensions of hydrophobic drugs and compositions thereof Methods for preparing dry powders having hydrophobic and hydrophilic components comprise combining solutions or suspensions of the components and spray drying them simultaneously in a spray drier. The hydrophilic component is dissolved in an aqueous solut... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5997890 | Skin care compositions and method of improving skin appearance Disclosed are topical compositions which are useful for providing essentially immediate improvements in skin appearance, e.g., good coverage of skin imperfections, e.g., pores and uneven skin tone, in addition to chronic improvements in skin appearance, w... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5998365 | Microemulsion preconcentrates comprising cyclosporins A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a microemulsion preconcentrate comprising a cyclosporin dissolved in a solvent system further comprising a hydrophobic component, a hydrophilic component, and a surfactant, wherein either the hydrophobic compone... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5997888 | Cosmetic preparations The cosmetic preparation contains: (a) an oil-soluble active ingredient that is suitable for skin cosmetics, (b) a partial fatty acid ester of polyoxyethylene sorbitan, (c) at least one phospholipid, (d) ethanol, and (e) water as a carrier liquid. The pho... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5997887 | Skin care compositions and method of improving skin appearance Disclosed are topical compositions which provide good coverage of skin imperfections, e.g., pores and uneven skin tone, while retaining a natural skin appearance. The compositions contain a charged particulate material dispersed throughout a thickened, hy... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5993837 | Compositions for application to keratinous substrates and a method for strengthening such substrates A composition for application to solid, keratinous surfaces comprising 0.01-80% of a thio-free keratinous protein cross-linking agent, 1-75% of a solvent, and 0.01-35% of a film former, and a method for strenghthening keratinous surfaces by applying the c... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5993846 | Bioadhesive emulsion preparations for enhanced drug delivery The invention relates to novel methods for making oil-in-water emulsions having mucoadhesive properties which are primarily intended for administration of biologically active compounds to mucosal surfaces. The emulsion has an aqueous continuous phase and ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5993831 | Composition providing a lasting cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical treatment of the upper epidermal layers by topical application on the skin A composition containing, in a suitable carrier, nanoparticles of one or more nonbiodegradable polymer(s) encapsulating an oily phase which contains at least one active oil and/or at least one carrier oil and/or at least one active ingredient in an active... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5989529 | Substantive topical composition A dermatologically compatible substantive oil-in-water sunscreen composition is disclosed comprising a block polymer substantive agent and a sunscreening agent. The composition is adaptable for dispensing by a spray means.... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5985941 | Method of making hepatocyte-selective oil-in-water emulsion A heat and shelf-stable oil-in-water emulsion useful as a tissue or cell-selective delivery vehicle. Radioactive or stable, synthetic or semi-synthetic polyhalogenated triglycerides, such as 2-oleoylglycerol-1,3-bis[7-(3-amino-2,4,6-triiodophenyl)heptanoa... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5985255 | Fluid composition containing a wax microdispersion and a cationic surfactant, a method for its preparation and uses thereof A fluid composition is provided in the form of a wax dispersion in a liquid vehicle which is comprised of a single phase. The dispersed phase is a stable microdispersion comprised of particles having a size lower than 0.5 μm. The particles are constitute... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5980917 | Oil-in-water type cosmetic composition containing retinoids stabilized by a liquidcrystal Disclosed herein is an oil-in-water type cosmetic composition containing retinoids stabilized within a core of a liquidcrystal formed by a surfactant having a phase transition temperature of 45° C. or higher and a bulky structure.... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5980936 | Multiple emulsions comprising a hydrophobic continuous phase Multiple emulsions comprising a discontinuous emulsified phase incorporating a highly polar liquid, a second component selected from the group consisting of fluorocarbons and hydrocarbons and a continuous hydrophobic phase are disclosed. In preferred embo... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5976555 | Topical oil-in-water emulsions containing retinoids Skin care compositions comprising an oil-in-water emulsion base containing retinoids and possessing good physical and chemical stability. More particularly, said skin care compositions contain (a) an emulsifier system selected from the group consisting of... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5972313 | Active/stable artificial tanning compositions comprising DHA derivatives Stable, topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for artificially tanning or browning human skin and appropriately packaged, comprise at least one dihydroxyacetone (DHA) derivative convertible into DHA and, advantageously, at ... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5972315 | Cosmetic skin-care product against ageing of the skin as an effect of light The present invention relates to a new cosmetic skin-care product for external use, which is based on UV-radiation-absorbing substances in combination with a free-radical scavenger system.... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5972355 | Stable compositions containing biologically active components The present invention relates to stable water-containing cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which comprise a biologically active agent and an enzyme-based oxygen-scavenging antioxidant system. The composition preferably comprises an antioxidant syste... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5972359 | Skin care compositions and method of improving skin appearance Disclosed are topical compositions which provide good coverage of skin imperfections, e.g., pores and uneven skin tone, while retaining a natural skin appearance. The compositions contain a particulate material having a refractive index of at least about ... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5968495 | Personal care compositions Relatively high VOC hair styling compositions which provide good style retention without unacceptable stickiness or stiffness are disclosed. The compositions comprise from about 0.01% to about 20% of a hair styling polymer and a carrier comprising at leas... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5968532 | Use of an ethylenediamine derivative in a cosmetic or dermatological composition containing in particular a product having an irritant side effect The invention relates to the use of an ethylenediamine derivative as a substance P antagonist and/or as a local analgesic in, or for the preparation of, a cosmetic or dermatological composition for treating sensitive skin-types. The invention relates in p... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5968481 | Photoprotective/cosmetic compositions comprising synergistic admixture of sunscreen compounds Topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise a photoprotecting synergistically eff... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5965160 | Self-emulsifiable formulation producing an oil-in-water emulsion A self-emulsifying oily formulation (SEOF) comprising an oil component and a surfactant, the SEOF being characterized in that the oil component comprises an oily carrier and a cationic lipid and optionally, a lipophilic oily fatty alcohol, the oil-in-wate... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5965112 | Cosmetic compositions A cosmetic composition having improved transfer resistance comprising: a) from about 0.1-60% by weight of triethylated silica, b) from about 0.1-60% by weight of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of 0.5 to 100 centipoise at 25° C., c) 0.1-60% by weight of a no... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5962014 | Pharmaceutical compositions comprising cyclosporins Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin, e.g. Ciclosporin or Nva!2 -Ciclosporin, in "microemulsion pre-concentrate" and microemulsion form. The compositions typically comprise (1.1) a C1-5 alkyl or tetrahydrofurfuryl d... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5962017 | Pharmaceutical compositions comprising cyclosporins Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin, e.g. Ciclosporin or Nva!2 -Ciclosporin, in "microemulsion pre-concentrate" and microemulsion form. The compositions typically comprise (1.1) a C1-5 alkyl or tetrahydrofurfuryl d... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5962008 | Topical medicament for use in treatment of anorectal inflammation A medicament for use in the treatment of anorectal inflammation in hemorrhoids and the like contains a petroleum base, water, phenylephrine hydrochloride, squalene, and 8-hydroxyquinoline.... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5958435 | Multiple emulsions A multiple emulsion to administer at least one water-soluble or liposoluble active ingredient in the form of a water/oil/water emulsion comprising a dispersed phase of a water/oil type and an aqueous dispersion medium which is a gelled aqueous phase usefu... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5958431 | Use of fatty alcohol based compositions for preparing emulsions; method of preparing emulsions and emulsions so obtained The present invention relates to the use of fatty alcohol based compositions comprising: 60 to 90% by weight of at least one fatty alcohol having from 12 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably from 16 to 18 carbon atoms, 10 to 40% by weight of an alkylpolyoside, prefe... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5958383 | Colored formulations for application to human skin A lotion such as a sunscreen includes a color indicator which colorizes the lotion until the lotion is applied to human skin, whereinafter the colored lotion changes color or turns clear. A physiological color indicator such as a pH indicator, a colorant,... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5958433 | Stable dispersion of a water-immiscible phase, in an aqueous phase by means of vesicles based on silicone surfactant A dispersion of a water-immiscible phase, in an external aqueous phase by means of lipid vesicles comprising at least one silicone surfactant, for the treatment of the skin, the mucous membranes, the nails, the scalp and the hair and in particular, greasy... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5955062 | Colored formulations for application to human skin A lotion such as a sunscreen includes a pH indicator which colorizes the lotion until the lotion is applied to the human skin, whereinafter the colored lotion turns clear. A physiologically compatible pH indicator such as phenolphthalein is used which has... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5948389 | Method of enhancing the analgesic efficacy of locally and topically administered opioids and other local anesthetics The present invention is a method for enhancing the analgesic efficacy of a locally applied opioid analgesic or local anesthetic agent in a mammal having an impermeable perineurium barrier sheet about the peripheral sensory nerves at the site of action of... | 09/07/1999 |
