Patent Picks—Water Resistance, Vitamin D, Lactone for Stabilization and More

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Posted: June 1, 2011

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For use in dispensing materials that have a limited period of utility, the described novel device comprises a first part containing the material and a second part wherein the first and second parts have mutual engagement means and can be disengaged to allow the material to be dispensed. The described device also includes control means that can be activated to initiate a time-controlled period of use that, at the end of that period, causes the first and second parts to be permanently engaged.

The first part of the invention may take any suitable form such as a container for a liquid or dry substance or other consumable product such as a water filter, for example. Examples of materials that may be contained within the first part include color cosmetics, e.g., mascara, eye pencils, eye liner, eye shadow, foundation, concealer, blusher, lip liner, lip gloss and lipstick; skin care products, e.g., moisturizing products, body oil, toners, makeup remover and depilatories; sun care products, e.g., sunscreen and self-tanning lotions; eye care products, e.g., eye wash, eye drops and contact lens solution; pharmaceutical and medical products, e.g., vaccines, insulin, ear drops, ointments and cough and cold syrups; and foodstuffs, etc.

In vivo micro-insult test and use thereof
European Patent Application EP2324766
Publication date: May 25, 2011
Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc.

The present invention relates to a method for testing human skin and other biological tissues and the use thereof for testing, in vivo, the effects of ingredients and compositions on such tissues. In one embodiment, the method may be used for evaluating the effects of ingredients or compositions on human skin; for example, for allergy testing or cosmetic product/drug efficacy testing. The effects of anti-acne products, anti-aging products, sunscreen products, wound healing products or the like may also be tested according to the invention.

Alkoxy polyester compounds, compositions and methods of use thereof
European Patent EP2022779
Publication date: May 25, 2011
Assignee: HallStar Innovations Corp.