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Protecting skin and hair with cosmetic compositions containing superoxide dismutase
Assignee: L'Oréal SA
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Filing: 1975-10-10
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Granted: 1978-12-12
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Expires: 1995-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A hygienic or cosmetic composition for the hair or skin comprises in a cosmetic vehicle at least one superoxide dismutase.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregoire Kalopissis
- 👤 Bernard Jacquet
- 👤 Gerard Lang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q17/00; A61Q17/04; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/64; A61K8/66; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/40; A61K2800/52; A61K2800/522; A61Q19/00; A61Q19/04; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
32 words
A process for maintaining the keratinic structure of the hair comprising applying to the hair an effective amount of at least one superoxide dismutase to maintain the keratinic structure of the hair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process for maintaining the keratinic structure of the hair comprising applying to the hair an effective amount of at least one superoxide dismutase to maintain the keratinic structure of the hair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the superoxide dismutase is an extract of a marine bacterial strain.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 2 wherein said marine bacterial strain is selected from the group consisting of Photobacterium phosphorem, Photobacterium leiognathi and Photobacterium sepia.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said superoxide dismutase is an extract of a member selected from the group consisting of Photobacterium phosphorem No. ATCC 11040, Photobacterium leiognathi No. ATCC 25521, Photobacterium sepia, No. ATCC 15709, Escherichia coli No. ATCC 15224 and Pleurotus Olearius Gillet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said superoxide dismutase is an extract of a member selected from the group consisting of Escherichia coli, Pleurotus olearius and erythrocuprein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A process for maintaining the keratinic structure of the skin and to maintain or improve the qualities of the skin comprising applying to the skin an effective amount of at least one superoxide dismutase to maintain the keratinic structure of the skin and to maintain or improve the qualities of the skin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A process for maintaining the keratinic structure of the skin and to maintain or improve the qualities of the skin comprising applying to the skin an effective amount of at least one superoxide dismutase to maintain the keratinic structure of the skin and to maintain or improve the qualities of the skin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultra-violet rays comprising applying to the skin an effective amount of at least one superoxide dismutase to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultra-violet rays.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultra-violet rays comprising applying to the skin an effective amount of at least one superoxide dismutase to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultra-violet rays.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
A process for protecting the skin and hair while maintaining the integrity of the natural keratinic structure thereof comprising applying to said hair or skin a cosmetic composition for the hair or skin comprising a cosmetic vehicle for application to the hair or skin and at least one superoxide dismutase.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
A process for protecting the skin and hair while maintaining the integrity of the natural keratinic structure thereof comprising applying to said hair or skin a cosmetic composition for the hair or skin comprising a cosmetic vehicle for application to the hair or skin and at least one superoxide dismutase.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-12-11 | 1982-06-12 | 1982-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-11 | 1986-06-12 | 1986-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-11 | 1990-06-12 | 1990-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |