Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Cosmetic – antiperspirant – dentifrice
Reexamination Certificate
1998-11-10
2001-06-26
Page, Thurman K. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice
C424S063000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06251409
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to compositions useful as perfumes, creams, moisturizers, lotions, oils, massage creams and other cosmetic uses.
BACKGROUND
In the cosmetic industry, there is a large emphasis on aesthetic attractiveness of products as well as on adaptation of the use of different physical, chemical, and biological effects to increase the efficacy of cosmetic treatment by given products. Some are so called built-in features of those products, for example, the use of liposomes to incorporate nourishing factors for the skin cells. This invention is related to both aspects of the aforementioned attractiveness: aesthetic and functional. The addition of particles to different cosmetic bases creates a distinctive visual effect, as well as adds to their function through the massaging, cleansing effects of the particles. Currently available cleansers with sand or other inorganic particles have an abrasive effect, which can be irritating. A certain number of people, therefore, cannot tolerate such products. At this point, to the best of our knowledge, there are no cosmetic products, which contain massaging, biofriendly, and non-abrasive particles in cosmetic bases.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides compositions comprising particles and a base. Simple and efficient methods for producing such compositions are also described herein. With the addition of particles, which may be opaque, but preferably transparent or translucent, of different sizes and/or colors to cosmetic bases, a variety of applications can be produced. In one embodiment, the compositions comprise transparent or translucent beads and perfume or other transparent or translucent cosmetic material which produce a distinctive look. The use of colored particles and their different mixtures will further define these products. In a further embodiment, a transparent container and a transparent or translucent base material having suitable viscosity relative to the density of particles are used wherein the beads float or are suspended within the base material. The flotation of the particles provides additional visual effect. Alternatively, the particles' density relative to the base is such that with minimal agitation, the particles are easily dispersed throughout the base. In another preferred embodiment, the compositions comprise particles in a cosmetic base where the particles create a particular texture for the cosmetic material. Finally, the presence of the beads in cosmetics lend a massaging and cleansing effect to the product when applied directly to the skin. As used herein, it will be understood that the article “a”, unless otherwise indicated, means singular or plural.
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Grandics Peter
Hegyi Edit
Szathmary Susan
Clarigen, Inc.
Howard S.
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP
Page Thurman K.
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