Patent Picks—Copper-bound Botanicals, Skin Pigment Regulation, Antioxidants and More

By: Rachel Grabenhofer, C&T magazine

Posted: October 6, 2010

Chosen biweekly by Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine editor, for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features recently issued patents relevant to skin care and health.

Reduction of the Formation of Biofilm by Means of Multifunctional Copolymers
US Patent Application 20100249249
Publication date: Sept. 30, 2010
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Henkel Corp

The present invention describes multifunctional copolymers, washing and cleaning agents comprising said copolymers and use of those copolymers for reduction of the attachment of microorganisms and/or for reduction of the formation of biofilm on surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, this invention would be used in sterilization agents, disinfectants, impregnation agents or preservatives, washing or cleaning agents, or in coolants or cooling lubricants (technical application solutions) as well as in the field of water purification/water treatment, and the pharmaceutical, food, medical, colorant and cosmetic industries, among others.

Antimicrobial Compositions
US Patent Application 20100249247
Publication date: Sept. 30, 2010
Inventors: JF Andrews (Stillwater, MN, US) and WG Cook (Hudson, WI, US)

Diclosed in this patent is an antimicrobial composition for use as a disinfectant or a preservative. The disinfectant may be used in disinfecting and cleaning surfaces. The preservative would be particularly useful in personal care and cosmetic products and pharmaceuticals. The composition includes a base component and an alkyl mono propylene glycol ether, an alkyl mono glycerol ether, or a combination of these ethers. The base component may be water, alcohol, lotion, cream, shampoo, soap, a cosmetic color agent, hair conditioner, lip balm and/or face, eye or lip makeup or ointments.

Methods and Compositions for Treating Dermatological Diseases and Conditions
US Patent Application 20100249244
Publication date: Sept. 30, 2010
Inventors: BB Fuller (Edmond, OK, US)

The disclosed inventive concept(s) describe compounds, in particular dihydroeugenol (DHE) and/or isoeugenol (IE) and/or ethyl vanillin (EV) or salts, esters, ethers, or derivatives thereof, and methods for topically or systemically delivering them for treatment against inflammation-related and other dermatological conditions such as described herein. These compounds also are delivered to a measurable extent transepidermally or transdermally.