The best source of patents and technology in consumer products
Formula Scan is a comprehensive technology service to the consumer products industry. We provide daily technology updates based on
data published in the patent literature worldwide. Our patent analysts and consultants have years of experience working as formulators
or marketers of consumer products and have a solid understanding of the most important trends and issues facing formulators of
innovative consumer products. In addition, Formula Scan uses the services of experienced hair color chemists, formulators, surfactant
and polymer scientists who can assess the technology behind a newly patented formulation ingredient.
Formula Scan gathers data by conducting daily scans of data banks residing within USPTO, WIPO, European National Patent
Agencies, EPO and Japan Patent Office, JPO and the STN service of the Chemical Abstracts of the USA.

Formula Scan analyses patents, scientific journal data and Intellectual Property data using our proprietary data mining software.  We
provide this service to help you assess technological activity in your field of interest.
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Hair Styling and Fixatives -  Patents and Patent Applications published in the
United States and the World including Hair Spray, Mousse, Gel, Pomades,
Spritz, Fixative Polymers, Delivery Devices, Anti-frizz, Conditioner, Curl
Protection, Shiner, Sun Protection, High Humidity Protection.
Hair Care and Color -  Patents and Patent Applications published in the United
States and the World including Shampoo, Conditioner, Two-in-one
Shampoo-Conditioner, Anti-dandruff and Clarifying Shampoo, Herbal and
Natural Hair Conditioners; Hair Dyeing, Coloring, Straightening, Highlighting,
Waving, Perming, etc.
Skin Care  -  Patents and Patent Applications published in the United States and
the World including Creams, Pomades, Lotions, Toners, Skin Conditioners,
Body Wash, Sunscreen, Anti-wrinkle, Antioxidants, Anti-aging, Deodorant Soaps,
Herbal and Natural Creams.
Sun Care  -  Patents and Patent Applications published in  the United States and
the World including Creams, Lotions, Sprays, High SPF Sunscreens, UVB/UVA
Protection, Sunscreen Agents, Photostable, High Water-resistant, Herbal and
Natural Sunscreens, Sunless Tanners and Tanning.
Skin Care Actives  -  Patents and Patent Applications published in the United
States and the World including Anti-aging, Anti-wrinkle, Antioxidant
Formulations, Peptides, Exfoliants, Alpha-hydroxy Acids, Herbal  Extracts,
Cosmeceuticals, and Natural Ingredients.
Home Care - Patents and Patent Applications published in the United States
and the World including Soap, Detergent, Sanitizer, Cleaner, Desinfectant,
Deodorizer, Softener, Water purifying, Bleach, Candles, Rug Shampoo, etc.
Pharmaceutical OTC - Patents and Patent Applications published in the United
States and the World including Controlled Release, Excipients, Tablets, Devices,
Oral Care, Antiperspirants, Deodorants, Mouth Rinse, Teeth Whitening, Hand
and Foot Treatment, Anti-irritants, Acne Control, Antiacid, Pain Relief,
Decongestants, etc.
Cosmetics - Patents and Patent Applications published in the United States and
the World including Mascara, Make-up, Eye Liner, Lipstick, Foundation, Night
Creams, Eye Shadows, Facial Soap, Nail Polish; Eye and Lip Care, etc.
Best Formulations - Selected formulas from the patent literature including  
detailed preparation instructions - Great tool for formulators!
Patent Formulation News -  A listing of the most recent and important Patents
and Patent Applications granted or published by USPTO, EPO, WIPO, JPO,
China, India and many other patent offices worldwide.
US Patents: Formula Scan gathers data by conducting daily scans of data
banks residing within USPTO and STN, a service of the Chemical Abstracts of
the United States. Our collection includes Patents and Patent Applications in
consumer products and OTC pharmaceuticals published since 1990.
World Patents: Formula Scan gathers data by conducting daily scans of data
banks residing within WIPO, European National Patent Agencies, EPO, Japan
Patent Office, JPO, and  STN, a service of the Chemical Abstracts of the United
States. Our collection includes Patents and Patent Applications in consumer
products and OTC pharmaceuticals published worldwide since 1990.
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