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Specific use of cosmetics
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A61Q · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A61Q patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Paul Albert Sagel69 patents · 1,933 citations
- 296Michael Prencipe170 patents · 3,607 citations
- 392James Sanogueira31 patents · 1,606 citations
- 488Richard Rox Anderson19 patents · 726 citations
- 583Mark Robert Sivik71 patents · 1,620 citations
- 679Paul Dennis Trokhan32 patents · 1,128 citations
- 775James Michael Wilmott13 patents · 819 citations
- 871William Michael Glandorf34 patents · 1,278 citations
- 967Gregory Charles Gordon36 patents · 800 citations
- 1063Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr.108 patents · 2,201 citations
- 1158Frederick J. Lang14 patents · 766 citations
- 1254Suman Chopra76 patents · 793 citations
- 1350Eric Charles Reynolds31 patents · 796 citations
- 1446Jayanth Rajaiah48 patents · 738 citations
- 1542Frank William Denome16 patents · 346 citations
- 1638Andreas Josef Dreher16 patents · 318 citations
- 1733Alyssandrea Hope Hamad-Ebrahimpour15 patents · 302 citations
- 1829Stephen Joseph Hodson13 patents · 289 citations
- 1925Brian Patrick Croll17 patents · 309 citations
- 2021Eric D. Pressly23 patents · 303 citations
- 2117Craig J. Hawker18 patents · 292 citations
- 2213John Gerhard Michael8 patents · 206 citations
- 238Arif Ali Baig50 patents · 633 citations
- 244David F. Woodward19 patents · 209 citations
- 251Curtis Cole26 patents · 676 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A61Q output across the last 5 years
- 199Ruey J. Yu132 patents · 5,855 citations
- 296Paul Albert Sagel69 patents · 1,933 citations
- 392Dov Tamarkin74 patents · 4,471 citations
- 488Doron Friedman38 patents · 2,608 citations
- 583Dan E. Fischer42 patents · 3,897 citations
- 679Francesco Della Valle14 patents · 1,529 citations
- 775David Schuz41 patents · 1,377 citations
- 871Matthew T. Scholz19 patents · 1,090 citations
- 967Robert A. Asmus14 patents · 1,014 citations
- 1063Michael Prencipe170 patents · 3,607 citations
- 1158Steven D. Jensen21 patents · 1,449 citations
- 1254Karl Shiqing Wei52 patents · 1,751 citations
- 1350James Sanogueira31 patents · 1,606 citations
- 1446Jeffrey John Scheibel25 patents · 1,465 citations
- 1542Jean-Thierry Simonnet117 patents · 3,143 citations
- 1638Edward Dewey Smith, Iii84 patents · 2,551 citations
- 1733Richard Rox Anderson19 patents · 726 citations
- 1829Michael Lee Vatter20 patents · 1,179 citations
- 1925Stephen A. Madison24 patents · 1,038 citations
- 2021Mark Robert Sivik71 patents · 1,620 citations
- 2117Tal Berman17 patents · 830 citations
- 2213Nicholas V. Perricone51 patents · 1,833 citations
- 238Pierre F. Lebreton25 patents · 389 citations
- 244Paul Dennis Trokhan32 patents · 1,128 citations
- 251Thomas Elliot Rabe30 patents · 1,065 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A61Q
- 199Donald Carroll Roe19 patents · 8,805 citations
- 296Alrick Vincent Warner9 patents · 4,219 citations
- 392Frank Heinrich Bakes6 patents · 3,799 citations
- 488Raymond Edward Bolich, Jr.47 patents · 6,069 citations
- 583Daniel Stedman Connor22 patents · 3,954 citations
- 679Thomas Anthony Cripe15 patents · 3,664 citations
- 775Phillip Kyle Vinson16 patents · 3,659 citations
- 871Bernard Jacquet47 patents · 5,385 citations
- 967Kenneth William Willman6 patents · 3,011 citations
- 1063Ruey J. Yu132 patents · 5,855 citations
- 1158Eugene J. Van Scott130 patents · 5,853 citations
- 1254Horst G. Zerbe7 patents · 1,483 citations
- 1350Anthony Serino6 patents · 1,376 citations
- 1446Jian-Hwa Guo6 patents · 1,376 citations
- 1542Gerard Lang168 patents · 6,672 citations
- 1638John J. Merianos36 patents · 3,911 citations
- 1733Harold A. Green17 patents · 2,646 citations
- 1829Alfonso N. Petrocci16 patents · 2,642 citations
- 1925Glen D. Russell7 patents · 3,127 citations
- 2021Jean F. Grollier187 patents · 9,833 citations
- 2117Claude Dubief125 patents · 5,681 citations
- 2213Claire Fiquet14 patents · 1,917 citations
- 238Robert S. Dirksing8 patents · 1,695 citations
- 244Chantal Fourcadier41 patents · 2,888 citations
- 251James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent8 patents · 2,351 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A61Q patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11998479B2✦ AIMethod and system for addressing adverse effects on the oral microbiome and restoring ging8 cites · 202486% earned
- 296US12491146B1✦ AISkin brightening compositions with thiopyridinone compound1 cites · 202567% earned
- 392US12128068B2✦ AICompositions and methods for dental mineralization2 cites · 202458% earned
- 488US12162956B2Peptides and methods for reducing skin pigmentation2 cites · 202467% earned
- 583US11986550B1Lip compositions2 cites · 202467% earned
- 679US11896687B1Oleogel having a protein microstructure with optimized oil release properties for replacin2 cites · 202476% earned
- 775US12319753B2Highly crystalline alpha-1,3-glucan1 cites · 202450% earned
- 871US12496266B2Skin care product with protein matrix1 cites · 202450% earned
- 967US12329621B2Topically treated tissue product1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1063US12097281B1Composition for improving skin moisturization of companion animals1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1158US12466210B2Shaft body of pencil or cosmetic2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1254US12290586B2Cosmetic composition comprising a combination of two particular couplers and at least one 2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1350US12390408B2Composition comprising two particular oxidation dye precursors, and a particular carboxyli2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1446US12227503B2Compositions and methods for modulating hair growth1 cites · 202444% earned
- 1542US12186347B2Topical composition comprised of cod liver oil for treating wounds and skin disorders1 cites · 202444% earned
- 1638US12208047B2Method and apparatus for dermatological treatment1 cites · 202446% earned
- 1733US11890368B1Universal sunscreen1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1829US12357546B2Sprayable compositions containing oil-in-water emulsions containing submicron hydrophobic 1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1925US11969491B1pH triggered release particle1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2021US12005132B1Atomic scale topical composition with enhanced interstitial cellular uptake for increased 1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2117US11926446B1System and method for formulating compounds into personal care products1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2213US11976139B2Sodium hyaluronate with full molecular weight distribution (MWD), and preparation method a1 cites · 202467% earned
- 238US11912962B2Flexible, porous, dissolvable solid sheet articles containing cationic surfactant1 cites · 202456% earned
- 244US12508219B2Photocurable resin composition for nails or artificial nails, cured product, and method fo1 cites · 202467% earned
- 251US12029300B1Device, system and method for storing, processing and dispensing hair building material1 cites · 202467% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A61Q patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11707454B2✦ AITopical roflumilast formulation having antifungal properties16 cites · 202280% earned
- 296US11998479B2✦ AIMethod and system for addressing adverse effects on the oral microbiome and restoring ging8 cites · 202486% earned
- 392US11466182B2✦ AICharcoal adhesive composition for lashes or lash extensions15 cites · 202180% earned
- 488US11419808B2Fibrous structures containing cationic surfactants and soluble acids13 cites · 202188% earned
- 583US11459300B2Deuterated compounds and uses thereof10 cites · 202173% earned
- 679US11423652B2Adding beauty products to augmented reality tutorials10 cites · 202173% earned
- 775US11590063B2Rinseable multi-phase compositions9 cites · 202181% earned
- 871US10987355B2Methods and compositions for the treatment of hair loss10 cites · 202166% earned
- 967US11904036B2Sulfate free clear personal cleansing composition comprising low inorganic salt6 cites · 202368% earned
- 1063US10959933B1Low pH skin care composition and methods of using the same9 cites · 202174% earned
- 1158US12150955B2Iodine compositions6 cites · 202278% earned
- 1254US11748800B1Generating skin care recommendations for a user based on skin product attributes and user 9 cites · 202381% earned
- 1350US11707422B2Inorganic sunscreen agents with higher UV radiation protection6 cites · 202278% earned
- 1446US11160739B1Compositions and methods for altering the color of the hair9 cites · 202187% earned
- 1542US11045397B2Hygiene product pod and methods of using same10 cites · 202178% earned
- 1638US11701331B2Toxic aldehyde related diseases and treatment7 cites · 202164% earned
- 1733US11298316B2Topical copper ion treatments and methods of treatment using topical copper ion treatments7 cites · 202172% earned
- 1829US11872300B2Cosmetic compositions comprising polyether polymers7 cites · 202179% earned
- 1925US11084788B2Formulation for soft anticholinergic analogs8 cites · 202167% earned
- 2021US11052152B2Transdermal carrier8 cites · 202168% earned
- 2117US11717537B2Compositions and methods for dental mineralization5 cites · 202269% earned
- 2213US11491092B2Hair treatment formulations and uses thereof6 cites · 202265% earned
- 238US11564873B2Stabilized stannous compositions6 cites · 202171% earned
- 244US11253544B2Methods of treatment using topical copper ion formulations6 cites · 202174% earned
- 251US12018232B2Multilayer dissolvable solid article containing solid particles for making the same6 cites · 202274% earned
All-time canon
The defining A61Q patents of the whole record
- 199US5643588A✦ AIDiaper having a lotioned topsheet1,464 cites · 199788% earned
- 296US6166230A✦ AISterol extraction with polar solvent to give low sterol, high triglyceride, microbial oil1,448 cites · 200095% earned
- 392US5607760A✦ AIDisposable absorbent article having a lotioned topsheet containing an emollient and a poly1,213 cites · 199795% earned
- 488US4565647AFoaming surfactant compositions1,183 cites · 198695% earned
- 583US5609587ADiaper having a lotioned topsheet comprising a liquid polyol polyester emollient and an im1,173 cites · 199795% earned
- 679US4828542AFoam substrate and micropackaged active ingredient particle composite dispensing materials1,129 cites · 198995% earned
- 775US7988779B2Absorbent articles comprising nanoparticles1,108 cites · 200593% earned
- 871US5635191ADiaper having a lotioned topsheet containing a polysiloxane emollient971 cites · 199795% earned
- 967US5811487AThickening silicones with elastomeric silicone polyethers967 cites · 199895% earned
- 1063US5106609AVehicle systems for use in cosmetic compositions962 cites · 199295% earned
- 1158US5104646AVehicle systems for use in cosmetic compositions957 cites · 199295% earned
- 1254US5968025AAbsorbent article having a lotioned topsheet912 cites · 199987% earned
- 1350US10130830B2Preservative systems comprising cationic surfactants876 cites · 201095% earned
- 1446US6020303AMid-chain branched surfactants864 cites · 200095% earned
- 1542US4421769ASkin conditioning composition845 cites · 198395% earned
- 1638US4992478AAntiinflammatory skin moisturizing composition and method of preparing same818 cites · 199195% earned
- 1733US5055171AIonic semiconductor materials and applications thereof786 cites · 199195% earned
- 1829US6060443AMid-chain branched alkyl sulfate surfactants784 cites · 200095% earned
- 1925US4559157ACosmetic applicator useful for skin moisturizing782 cites · 198595% earned
- 2021US6312936B1Multiply-substituted protease variants759 cites · 200188% earned
- 2117US4608392AMethod for producing a non greasy protective and emollient film on the skin740 cites · 198695% earned
- 2213US4874554AQuaternary ammonium compounds725 cites · 198995% earned
- 238US4217344ACompositions containing aqueous dispersions of lipid spheres709 cites · 198095% earned
- 244US4820508ASkin protective composition707 cites · 198995% earned
- 251US6326348B1Detergent compositions containing selected mid-chain branched surfactants697 cites · 200189% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A61Q patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199PROCTER & GAMBLE2,211 patents · 99,665 citations
- 296OREAL3,920 patents · 81,714 citations
- 392COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO1,243 patents · 31,335 citations
- 488BEIERSDORF AG209 patents · 4,552 citations
- 583KIMBERLY CLARK CO153 patents · 5,391 citations
- 679UNION CARBIDE CORP15 patents · 1,244 citations
- 775KAO CORP824 patents · 11,808 citations
- 871FIRMENICH & CIE164 patents · 1,177 citations
- 967ALLERGAN INC84 patents · 863 citations
- 1063MARY KAY INC262 patents · 726 citations
- 1158UNIV MELBOURNE25 patents · 705 citations
- 1254GOJO IND INC30 patents · 594 citations
- 1350UNIV YALE20 patents · 446 citations
- 1446CONOPCO INC336 patents · 1,196 citations
- 1542GIVAUDAN SA84 patents · 433 citations
- 1638ALDEYRA THERAPEUTICS INC13 patents · 168 citations
- 1733ECOLAB USA INC45 patents · 276 citations
- 1829UNIV BOSTON14 patents · 272 citations
- 1925MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MAT INC53 patents · 398 citations
- 2021COLONIAL CHEMICAL INC10 patents · 226 citations
- 2117GEMVAX & KAEL CO LTD21 patents · 96 citations
- 2213UNIV CALIFORNIA35 patents · 194 citations
- 238ANEIRA PHARMA INC11 patents · 42 citations
- 244ALASTIN SKINCARE INC14 patents · 71 citations
- 251INOLEX INVESTMENT CORP26 patents · 183 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A61Q output across the last 5 years
- 199PROCTER & GAMBLE2,211 patents · 99,665 citations
- 296OREAL3,920 patents · 81,714 citations
- 392COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO1,243 patents · 31,335 citations
- 488REVLON CONSUMER PROD CORP105 patents · 5,365 citations
- 583ULTRADENT PRODUCTS INC59 patents · 4,018 citations
- 679ROHM & HAAS92 patents · 3,017 citations
- 775BEIERSDORF AG209 patents · 4,552 citations
- 871SHISEIDO CO LTD394 patents · 6,859 citations
- 967MERCK PATENT GMBH149 patents · 4,408 citations
- 1063INT FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC181 patents · 2,508 citations
- 1158KIMBERLY CLARK CO153 patents · 5,391 citations
- 12543M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO63 patents · 1,996 citations
- 1350CHANEL INC12 patents · 989 citations
- 1446SHINETSU CHEMICAL CO115 patents · 1,883 citations
- 1542FOAMIX PHARMACEUTICALS LTD28 patents · 596 citations
- 1638LVMH RECH109 patents · 2,100 citations
- 1733UNION CARBIDE CORP15 patents · 1,244 citations
- 1829KAO CORP824 patents · 11,808 citations
- 1925UNIV ROCKEFELLER58 patents · 1,804 citations
- 2021UNIV NEW YORK STATE RES FOUND32 patents · 945 citations
- 2117FIRMENICH & CIE164 patents · 1,177 citations
- 2213ALLERGAN INC84 patents · 863 citations
- 238CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC75 patents · 2,619 citations
- 244MARY KAY INC262 patents · 726 citations
- 251TAKASAGO PERFUMERY CO LTD88 patents · 1,183 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A61Q
- 199PROCTER & GAMBLE2,211 patents · 99,665 citations
- 296OREAL3,920 patents · 81,714 citations
- 392LOHMANN THERAPIE SYST LTS13 patents · 2,312 citations
- 488MILLMASTER ONYX CORP13 patents · 2,601 citations
- 583WARNER LAMBERT CO97 patents · 5,793 citations
- 679WELLA AG283 patents · 7,447 citations
- 775COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO1,243 patents · 31,335 citations
- 871DOW CORNING238 patents · 9,647 citations
- 967MINNESOTA MINING & MFG65 patents · 4,871 citations
- 1063TRISTRATA INC80 patents · 1,937 citations
- 1158AMERICAN DENTAL ASS22 patents · 2,748 citations
- 1254FOAMIX LTD15 patents · 1,939 citations
- 1350RICHARDSON VICKS INC76 patents · 5,604 citations
- 1446WILKINSON SWORD LTD26 patents · 3,298 citations
- 1542BRITESMILE INC7 patents · 1,385 citations
- 1638LEVER BROTHERS LTD152 patents · 7,589 citations
- 1733HENKEL KGAA317 patents · 8,316 citations
- 1829REVLON CONSUMER PROD CORP105 patents · 5,365 citations
- 1925YU RUEY J19 patents · 1,758 citations
- 2021ULTRADENT PRODUCTS INC59 patents · 4,018 citations
- 2117MONTGOMERY R ERIC6 patents · 542 citations
- 2213GEN ELECTRIC81 patents · 3,507 citations
- 238FIDIA SPA13 patents · 1,466 citations
- 244JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER114 patents · 4,854 citations
- 251LEVER BROTHERS CO75 patents · 5,098 citations
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