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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8398963 | Cosmetic agent The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer which has, in incorporated form, a) 5 to 50% by weight of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated monomer of the ... | 03/19/2013 |
| 8394362 | Gem difluorinated C-glycopeptides, their preparation and their use for the preservation of biological materials and/or in cryosugery The invention concerns a gem-difluorinated C-glycopeptide compound of formula (I) in which N is an integer between 1 and 5, R4=H, AA1, AA1-AA2 and R5=OH, AA1... | 03/12/2013 |
| 8263057 | Mascara composition containing shape-memory polymers, gels, and fibers Cosmetic compositions containing an eyelash curling or branching agent, or a skin-lifting mask or lotion. The mascara composition comprises a SMP, at least one film-forming polymer and at least one wax and leads to a make-up product with good staying power, as well ... | 09/11/2012 |
| 8202512 | Metabolic uncoupling therapy A combination of chemical agents reduces reductive stress by limiting the accumulation of high-energy electrons potentially available to the electron transport chain. A method of metabolic uncoupling therapy comprises: analyzing a specific physiologic process involv... | 06/19/2012 |
| 8124063 | Method for moisturizing human skin using dihydroxypropyltri(C-Calkyl) ammonium salts A personal care product is provided which includes a composition containing dihydroxypropyltri(C1-C3 alkyl)ammonium salt in a carrier. The composition is packaged for delivery to a consumer and includes instructions printed on or associated wit... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8092788 | Compositions and methods for topical diagnostic and therapeutic transport Compositions and methods are provided that are useful for the delivery, including transdermal delivery, of biologically active agents, such as non-protein non-nucleotide therapeutics and protein-based therapeutics excluding insulin, botulinum toxins, antibody fragme... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7998466 | Biocompatible tissue sealants and adhesives The disclosure relates to compositions for medical/surgical synthetic adhesives and sealants. Adhesive compositions include a functionalized triol and functionalized diol, while sealant compositions further include a multifunctionalized polyol and at least one amine... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7976832 | Active topical skin protectants containing amines, polyalkenimines and /or derivatives A topical skin protectant formulation containing a barrier cream and an active moiety for protecting warfighters and civilians against all types of harmful chemicals, specifically chemical warfare agents (CWA). The active moiety is an amine, polyalkenimines and/or d... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7897144 | Compositions containing legume products The present invention features legume products having trypsin inhibitory activity and reduced microbial content, methods of decontaminating such legume products, compositions containing such legume products, and the topical application of such legume products or com... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7883692 | Polymer comprising water soluble units and LCST units, and aqueous composition comprising same The invention concerns a polymer comprising water soluble units and LCST units consisting of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide random copolymers, or one of its salts. The invention also concerns an aqueous composition in particular thickened, even gelled, comprisin... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7722859 | Polymer comprising water-soluble units and LCST units, and aqueous composition comprising it The invention concerns a polymer comprising water soluble units and LCST units consisting of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide random copolymers, or one of its salts. The invention also concerns an aqueous composition in particular thickened, even gelled, comprisin... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7651680 | Methods and compositions for preventing and treating sensitive and dry skin Compositions for preventing and/or treating sensitive and/or dry skin include at least an effective amount of at least one agent and at least an effective amount of at least one divalent inorganic cation, wherein the at least one agent includes at least one member s... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7442369 | Compositions of minoxidil Novel compositions comprising minoxidil, a thickening agent, and a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent are presented. Also presented is a process for making a novel gel composition comprising minoxidil, and methods for using the novel compositions for treating and p... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7425322 | Responsive biomedical composites A responsive polymeric system including a responsive polymeric component capable of undergoing a transition that results in a sharp increase in viscosity in response to a triggering effected at a predetermined body site. The system includes a solid non-ceramic reinf... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7425323 | Treatment and composition for achieving skin anti-aging benefits by corneum protease activation Novel methods and compositions for treating aged and environmentally damaged skin are disclosed which provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, function and clinical/biophysical properties by activating at least one proteolytic enzyme in the skin's strat... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7393520 | Decorative cosmetic and dermatological products The invention provides decorative cosmetic and dermatological compositions comprising at least one copolymer obtained by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyld imethyltaurine and/or acryloyld imethyltaurates, B) optionally, one or mo... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7393911 | Organosilicon fine particles and method of producing same Organosilicon fine particles with polysiloxane network structure made of siloxane units of specified kinds at specified ratios and having a circular ring shape as a whole and average outer and inner diameters within specified ranges such that their difference is als... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7381404 | Treatment for dry macular degeneration The present invention relates to altering the physical and/or chemical properties of at least part of at least one tissue in the eye. In a specific embodiment, it relates to the treatment of any eye disorder, although in particular embodiments the individual has a t... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374754 | Use of placental alkaline phosphatase to promote skin cell proliferation Methods for stimulating proliferation of cells in the epidermis and dermis of mammalian skin are disclosed. The methods comprise the step of administering to an area of the skin a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of human placental alkaline ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371369 | Polymeric interpenetrated network carrier and serial polymerization involving a crosslinked polymer network This invention relates to a highly stable, dense interpenetrated crosslinked polymer network (ICPN) containing (a) a crosslinked, network-forming primary polymer containing vinyl lactam and/or acrylic acid moieties, and (b) a secondary, optionally crosslinked, disti... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371407 | Use of Emu Oil and its various fractions as a carrier for antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral medications and preparations An animal-derived lipid is disclosed that is useful as a carrying agent for anti-microbial formulations. Pharmaceutical and other preparations including Emu Oil are also described as profoundly useful components in anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral treatme... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364722 | Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising plgf-1 The invention relates to the preparation of placental growth factor (PLGF)-comprising therapeutic and cosmetic compositions capable of increasing angiogenesis of the cutaneous, subcutaneous and internal organ connective tissue. Such compositions are suitable for the... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357937 | Perfluorocarbon emulsions with non-fluorinated surfactants A stable FC emulsion is described. The FC emulsion of the present invention comprises a continuous FC immiscible hydrophilic liquid phase and a dispersed phase comprising FC suspended as droplets within the continuous phase. The emulsion further comprises an emulsif... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351417 | Silky feel cosmetic emulsion chassis A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a high level of glycerin, a copolymer which is preferably a C10-C18 acrylates crosspolymer, and a crystalline gel structurant comprising a surfactant and co-surfactant, the structurant having an... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347938 | Use of hydrophobically modified copolymers based on N-vinyl monomers for the production of membranes The present invention relates to the use of copolymers A containing a) from 50 to 99% by weight of at least one N-vinyllactam or N-vinylamine selected from the group consisting of N-vinylpyrrolidone, N-vinylpiperidone, N-vinylcapro... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338928 | System for releasing encapsulated active ingredients The present invention relates to a controlled release system that can be incorporated in cosmetic, personal care, and household products to effectively encapsulate wide range of active ingredients and sensory markers and release them in response to moisture or over ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335645 | Effectors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV for topical use The invention relates to compounds for topically influencing the activity of dipeptidyl peptidase of the general formula wherein A is an amino acid having at least one f... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332470 | Methods and compositions for treating ocular disease The use of collectins and/or surfactant proteins for the treatment and prevention of ocular disease. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329701 | Superabsorbent polymers and method of manufacturing the same Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) particels containing a clay are disclosed. The clay is added to an SAP hydrogel prior to SAP neutralization to provide particles having improved fluid acquisition rates and an improved permeability of a fluid through the swollen SAP-clay... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323163 | Film-forming compositions and methods Film-forming compositions, as well as methods of making and using, wherein the compositions include an optional active agent, water, a surfactant, and a water-soluble or water-dispersible vinyl polymer comprising amine group-containing side-chains and a copolymerize... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320957 | Rinse-aid composition comprising a magnesium salt and zinc salt mixture Rinse-aid composition comprising a polyalkoxylated trisiloxane surfactant and a non-ionic solubilising system having a cloud point above room temperature and an acidifying agent wherein the rinse-aid composition has a pH of from about 1 to about 4.5. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320962 | Hemoactive compositions and methods for their manufacture and use Dried hemoactive materials comprise both a cross-linked biologically compatible polymer and a non-cross-linked biologically compatible polymer. The cross-linked polymer is selected to form a hydrogel when exposed to blood. The non-cross-linked polymer is chosen to s... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316815 | Polyamino acid derivatives and use thereof in compositions for treating keratin fibers The invention concerns the use in a cosmetic composition of at least a poly-aminoacid of general formula (I) in which X is —O—, —S— or —NR3; R1 represents in particular a hydrogen atom or a C1-C40 alkyl radical; ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316814 | Cosmetic composition comprising a silicone-containing compound and a fatty acid ester The present application relates to an anhydrous cosmetic composition comprising at least one silicone-containing compound and a specific fatty acid ester. This composition may be used as a care product and/or a make-up product for the skin and/or for keratinous mate... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314612 | Cosmetic compositions containing at least one heteropolymer and at least one gelling agent and methods of using the same The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, containing at least one liquid fatty phase comprising at least one structuring polymer comprising a polymer skeleton having hydrocarbon-based repeating units con... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7303757 | Biocompatible phase invertable proteinaceous compositions and methods for making and using the same Biocompatible phase invertable proteinaceous compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject phase invertable compositions are prepared by combining a proteinaceous substrate and a cross-linker. The proteinaceous substrate includes o... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300663 | Adhesion and sealing of tissue with compositions containing polyfunctional crosslinking agents and protein polymers Proteinaceous polymers having repetitive units from naturally occurring structural proteins are employed as backbones for functionalities for crosslinking to provide strongly adherent tissue adhesives and sealants. Particularly, block copolymers of elastin and fibro... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300678 | Method for obtaining an active principle with immediate skin-tightening effect and resulting active principle The invention concerns an active principle with instant skin-tightening effect useable in cosmetics, the method for obtaining same and compositions comprising said active principle. The source material consists of a white almond press cake. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294652 | Autoimmune conditions and NADPH oxidase defects The invention relates to methods and materials involved in diagnosing and treating autoimmune conditions. In particular, the invention relates to methods and materials involved in diagnosing arthritis conditions that are accompanied by an NADPH oxidase deficiency, m... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285578 | Water-in-oil emulsion composition for forming silicone elastomer porous material A water-in-oil emulsion composition for forming a silicone elastomer porous material contains a liquid silicone rubber material which forms a silicone elastomer upon curing, a silicone oil material which has a surface activation function, and water. ... | 10/23/2007 |
