US5165935A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Cosmetic or dermatological composition, containing kola extracts and method for treatment of cellulitis
Assignee: Parfums Christian Dior SA
•
Filing: 1991-09-13
•
Granted: 1992-11-24
•
Expires: 2011-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising an extract of kola seeds substantially free of methylxanthine. Other embodiments include a composition comprising liposomes or hydrated lipidic lamellar phases containing an extract of kola seeds having a methylxanthine content or containing an extract of kola seeds substantially free of methylxanthine. Methods for treating cellulitis deposits present on body parts by application of the compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrice Andre
- 👤 Jocelyne Dominice
- 👤 Pierre Perrier
- 👤 Gerard Redziniak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q19/00; A61Q19/06; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/495; A61K31/505; A61K31/519; A61K31/52; A61K31/522; A61K36/00; A61K36/18; A61K36/185; A61K36/48; A61K36/577; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K8/14; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/49; A61K8/494; A61K8/4953; A61K8/96; A61K8/97; A61K8/9783; A61K8/9789; A61K9/00; A61K9/10; A61K9/127; A61P; A61P29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a cosmetically or dermatologically effective amount of an extract of kola seeds substantially free of methylxanthine having a methylxanthine content less than about 0.5 per thousand by weight of the kola seed extract.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a cosmetically or dermatologically effective amount of an extract of kola seeds substantially free of methylxanthine having a methylxanthine content less than about 0.5 per thousand by weight of the kola seed extract.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 1, further comprising a lipidic component selected from the group consisting of hydrated lipidic lamellar phases and liposomes containing said kola seed extracts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the kola seed extract is an extract selected from the group consisting of the kola Nitida plant and the kola Vera Shum plant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the kola seed extract is obtained by an extraction process capable of substantially eliminating the methylxanthine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the kola seed extract substantially free of methylxanthine is obtained from a total kola seed extract from which the methylxanthine is eliminated by a selective solvent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the proportion of the kola seed extract ranges between 0.01 and 10% by weight of the composition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a lipidic component selected from the group consisting of hydrated lipidic lamellar phases and liposomes containing an extract of kola seeds.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a lipidic component selected from the group consisting of hydrated lipidic lamellar phases and liposomes containing an extract of kola seeds.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 7, wherein the extract of kola seeds is a total extract of kola seeds.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composition of claim 7, wherein the kola seed extract has a methylxanthine content ranging between about 10 and about 14% by weight of the kola seed extract.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition of claim 7, wherein the kola seed extract is a dry extract.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 7, wherein the kola seed plant from which the extract is obtained is selected from the group consisting of the kola Nitida plant and the kola Vera Shum plant.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 7, wherein the proportion by weight of the kola seed extract ranges from 0.01 to 10% by weight of the composition.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
55 words
A method of treatment of cellulitis deposits present on body parts, comprising applying to said body parts a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a slimming or anti-cellulitis effective amount of an extract of kola seeds substantially free of methylxanthine having a methylxanthine content less than 0.5 per thousand by weight of the kola seed extract.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
55 words
A method of treatment of cellulitis deposits present on body parts, comprising applying to said body parts a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a slimming or anti-cellulitis effective amount of an extract of kola seeds substantially free of methylxanthine having a methylxanthine content less than 0.5 per thousand by weight of the kola seed extract.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 13, further comprising a lipidic component selected from the group consisting of hydrated lipidic lamellar phases and liposomes containing said kola seed extract.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 13, wherein the proportion by weight of the kola seed extract ranges from 0.01 to 20% by weight of the composition.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
51 words
A method of treatment of cellulitis deposits present on body parts, comprising applying to said body parts a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a lipidic component selected from the group consisting of hydrated lipidic lamellar phases and liposomes containing a slimming or anti-cellulitis effective amount of an extract of kola seeds.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
51 words
A method of treatment of cellulitis deposits present on body parts, comprising applying to said body parts a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a lipidic component selected from the group consisting of hydrated lipidic lamellar phases and liposomes containing a slimming or anti-cellulitis effective amount of an extract of kola seeds.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 16, wherein the kola seed extract has a methylxanthine content ranging from 10 to 14% by weight of the kola seed extract.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 13, wherein the proportion by weight of the kola seed extract ranges from 0.01 to 10% by weight of the composition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB2092445A
Cited
US4684522A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-11-24 | 1996-05-25 | 1996-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-11-24 | 2000-05-25 | 2000-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-11-24 | 2004-05-25 | 2004-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |