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Formula Scan is a comprehensive technology service to the consumer products industry. We provide up-to-date technology updates
based on data published in the patent literature worldwide. Our patent analysts and consultants have years of experience working in
formulation science or marketing of consumer products and have a solid understanding of the most important trends and issues facing
formulators of innovative consumer products.
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 or ingredient.
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7666555) or a US patent
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2007666555)
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 -  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 and related products. Hair Dyeing,
Coloring, Straightening, Highlighting, Waving, Perming, etc.


Hair Dyes and Coloring -  Patents and Patent Applications published in
the United States and the World including products, additives, chemicals,
applicators, methods and formulations for Hair Dyeing, Coloring,
Straightening, Highlighting, Waving, Perming and related products.
Skin Care  -  Patents and Patent Applications published in the United  
States and the World including formulated products such as Creams,
Pomades, Lotions, Sunscreen, Body Wash, Toners and related skin care
products capable of  delivering moisturizing, hydrating and skin
conditioning properties.
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 formulated products delivering
benefits from moisturizing skin to having anti-ageing, anti-wrinkle,
antioxidant, acne control benefits, etc. This category includes technology
related to the synthesis and delivery of actives such as peptides,
exfoliants, α-hydroxy acids, herbals, green derived molecules, etc.
Home Care, Institutional and Industrial Products - Patents and Patent
Applications published in the USA and the World including products
employed in a domestic household for surface cleaning, maintaining
sanitary conditions, and laundry products. I&I products include products
for maintaining sanitary conditions in Industrial environments, Hospitals,
and Health Care facilities and the like.
Pharmaceutical OTC - Patents and Patent Applications published in the
United States and the World including Controlled Release, Excipients,
Tablets, Devices, Antiperspirants, Deodorants, Oral Care, Mouth Rinse,
Tooth Whitening, Eye Care, Hand and Foot Treatment, Anti-irritants, Acne
Control, Antiacid, Pain Relief, Decongestants and Medical Devices.
Personal Cleansing -  Patents and Patent Applications published in the
United States and the World including body rinses, body wash,
detergents, soaps, polymers, cationic polymers, thickeners, silicones,
body cleansing formulations and compositions, 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
    the new patents granted and patent applications published by USPTO.
    Our collection includes patent documentation in consumer products and
    OTC pharmaceuticals published since 1990.
    World Patents: Formula Scan gathers data by conducting daily scans
    of new patents granted and patent applications published by 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 patent documentation in consumer products and OTC
    pharmaceuticals published worldwide since 1990.
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