Gary N Friars

US Patent:

6537335, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Oct 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/414789

Inventors:

Gary Friars - Midland Park NJ
Marjorie McManus - Bloomfield NJ

Assignee:

Dragoco Gerberding Co. AG

International Classification:

C11C 500

US Classification:

44275, 431288

Abstract:

A candle having a selectively and reversibly variable color pattern. In one embodiment, the candle comprises a solid transparent gel with a thermochromic or photochromic pigment dispersed evenly throughout. The candle main body changes from a first color to a second color, or from colored to transparent, or from transparent to colored, in response to heat or light from the candle flame, and reverts to the original color or absence of color upon extinguishing the flame. The candle comprises (a) a solid combustible matrix, and (b) a reversible thermochromic or photochromic composition blended into said solid combustible matrix.

US Patent:

6083529, Jul 4, 2000

Filed:

Apr 13, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/059320

Inventors:

Robert P. Manzo - Goshen NY
Jurgen Vollhardt - Holzminden, DE
Nisha Malkan - Nanuet NY
Gary Friars - Midland Park NJ

Assignee:

Dragoco Gerberding & Co. AG

International Classification:

A61K 9127
A61K 9133

US Classification:

424450

Abstract:

A stable dry powder skin care powder having prolonged and controlled release properties, useful as baby powders, body talcs, deodorizing powders, OTC eczema preparations, foot powders, anti-fungal powders, etc. The dry powder is preferably prepared by a process comprising spray-drying a mixture of liposome encapsulated active agent, starch and maltodextrin. The particle is designed so that activity of, e. g. , an anti-inflammatory agent such as Dragosantol. RTM. can be specifically triggered by skin conditions, such as moisture, for optimal timing of delivery.

US Patent:

60135247, Jan 11, 2000

Filed:

Jan 19, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/008772

Inventors:

Gary Friars - Midland Park NJ
Robert P. Manzo - Goshen NY
Gary Titus - Wayne NJ

Assignee:

Dragoco, Inc. - Totowa NJ

International Classification:

C12N 500
A01G 902
A01G 3102

US Classification:

435420

Abstract:

A living air freshener comprising a dwarf flowering plant such as a miniature rose plant rooted in a transparent or non-transparent growth medium in a transparent vessel, with a natural or artificial fragrance composition added directly to the growth medium or to a second compartment in said vessel. The invention also concerns a sealed package for shipping and displaying the living air freshener, which package can be easily opened to activate and/or release fragrance.

US Patent:

62909770, Sep 18, 2001

Filed:

Apr 26, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/559715

Inventors:

Gary Friars - Midland Park NJ
Marjorie McManus - Bloomfield NJ

Assignee:

Dragoco Gerberding & Co. AG

International Classification:

A61K 700

US Classification:

424401

Abstract:

A topical flowable personal care product, and more specifically, a shower gel shampoo, body lotion, moisturizing cream, sunscreen, skin toner, or the like, exhibiting a thermochromic color change, preferably at a discrete temperature, preferably at a temperature between about 20. degree. C. (room temperature) and about 37. degree. C. (skin or shower-water temperature). The composition thus changes in response to body heat or the heat of a bath or shower.

US Patent:

61068497, Aug 22, 2000

Filed:

Jan 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/010246

Inventors:

Nisha Malkan - Nanuet NY
Gary Friars - Midland Park NJ
Robert P. Manzo - Goshen NY

Assignee:

Dragoco Gerberding & Co. AG

International Classification:

A61K 910
A61K 4736

US Classification:

424401

Abstract:

A "single-use" personal care product designed to replace conventional single use products such as small bars of soap, mini-bottles of shampoo, etc. A water soluble foamed polymer structure, such as produced by freeze drying acemannan derived from aloe vera, serves as the carrier for the personal care active ingredient, and provides the bulk to the structure. The dry foamed product has high void volume, good dimensional stability, high surface area, dissolves easily and completely upon exposure to water and hand mechanical action, and leaves no adverse residue on the skin. The product does not require bottling or complex wrapping, and is much more economical and environmentally friendly than the conventional single use products it replaces. The product can be conveniently carried in a purse or pocket, so that a consumer need never be without his/her favorite personal care products.

US Patent:

57832110, Jul 21, 1998

Filed:

Nov 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/962906

Inventors:

Robert P. Manzo - Goshen NY
Jurgen Vollhardt - Bevern NY
Nisha Malkan - Nanuet NY
Gary Friars - Midland Park NJ

Assignee:

Dragoco, Inc. - Totowa NJ

International Classification:

A61K 9127
A61K 9133

US Classification:

424450

Abstract:

A stable dry powder skin care powder having prolonged and controlled release properties, useful as baby powders, body talcs, deodorizing powders, OTC eczema preparations, foot powders, anti-fungal powders, etc. The dry powder is preferably prepared by a process comprising spray-drying a mixture of liposome encapsulated active agent, starch and maltodextrin. The particle is designed so that activity of, e. g. , an anti-inflammatory agent such as Dragosantol. RTM. can be specifically triggered by skin conditions, such as moisture, for optimal timing of delivery.