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Comparatively Speaking: Patent Application vs. Issued Patent

Published patent applications, unlike an issued patent, have not been approved for issue but are made public, releasing the quo before the quid. Learn more in this edition of "Comparatively Speaking."

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Patent Pick: Eyeliner Stamp

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention relates to a stamp designed to easily and evenly apply eyeliner to the eyelids.

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Patent Pick: Microbiome Makeover

"Love your bugs" is the bottom line to this patent application, rather than attacking the skin's microbiome with antibacterial agents. By doing so, this inventor aims to decrease mortality among the aging population.

Patent Pick: Rapid Microbe Detection

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention describes an approach for rapid microbe detection in product samples.

Patent Pick: Calculated Fragrancing

Ask any perfumer and they'll tell you: perfumery is an art. Just like cosmetic formulating is a craft. Now, P&G scientists are putting this creative process to modeling—not to take away its "soul," but to optimize it.

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Patent Pick: Soft Brilliance in Layers

Hiding wrinkles is one thing; doing it so it appears natural is something entirely different. This patent application out of Korea, however, might strike the perfect balance.

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Patent Pick: Tight Junction Test

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's patent describes cells designed to evaluate the activity of ingredients on tight junction formation in the skin.

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Patent Pick: Spying Secret (Anti)agents

Chanel is on to you, 007, and your silencing effects on miRNA. And in a new patent, the company describes a method to locate agents like you, for your anti-aging skin care benefits. This message will self-destruct in 3, 2, 1. . .

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Patent Pick: Syncing Up with Consumers

P&G inventors are feelin' it—circadian rhythm. That's why they're investigating methods to find cosmetic actives to go with consumers' flow.

Horiba Patents Dry Particle Supplying Device

The World International Property Organization has granted a new patent to Horiba Instruments Inc. for a device that disperses dry particle samples into an elementary particle state during the introduction of the sample to a particle size measuring apparatus.

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Patent Pick: Mascara Reaching New Limits

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's highlight, from L'Oréal, relates to a mascara and device that reportedly provide previously unmatched effects for eyelash and eyebrow volume and length.

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Patent Pick: Vibrating Powder Puff

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's highlight describes a novel powder puff designed for even makeup application.

Comparatively Speaking: Provisional vs. Regular Patent Applications

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick asks: What's the difference between a provisional patent and a regular patent application? Louis Paul of Louis Paul and Associates provides this issue's answer.

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Patent Pick: Low-platinum Silylated Rubber Powder

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's pick is a silicone rubber powder formed by a hydrosilylation reaction that has low platinum content and can be used for cosmetics.

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Patent Pick: Biophotonic Skin Therapy, Illuminated

Photon-based therapies have crossed from the dark side in this new patent application highlighting thermosetting block polymers for skin rejuvenation and more.

Comparatively Speaking: Patent vs. Trade Secret

In this "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between patents and trade secrets, both of which cosmetic chemists will encounter during their careers. This information will assist in determining whether a technology should be patented or maintained as a trade secret.

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Patent Pick: Sticking it to Dermal Delivery

The folks at Fujifilm have been poking around at ways to improve transdermal absorption sheets for the microneedle delivery of actives. A new patent application explains.

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Patent Pick: Growing 3D Skin Predictions

A product manufacturer's reputation is perhaps its greatest asset, and growing numbers of cosmetic consumers with sensitive skin only raise the product development bar. That's where patented inventions such as this, a 3D skin model, can ensure product safety and support cosmetovigilance initiatives.

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