A61K 8/02
Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations: characterised by special physical form
Official title: characterised by special physical form
A61K8/02 (Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations: characterised by special physical form) appears on 13,555 US grants and 19,498 published applications in this corpus.
Search patents in A61K- Granted patents
- 13,555
- Published applications
- 19,498
- Assignees
- 4,753
- Inventors
- 29,191
- Latest grant
- 6 Oct 2026
Filings by year
| Year | Granted patents | Published applications |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 61 | 0 |
| 1977 | 56 | 0 |
| 1978 | 63 | 0 |
| 1979 | 50 | 0 |
| 1980 | 41 | 0 |
| 1981 | 63 | 0 |
| 1982 | 55 | 0 |
| 1983 | 53 | 0 |
| 1984 | 59 | 0 |
| 1985 | 55 | 0 |
| 1986 | 52 | 0 |
| 1987 | 60 | 0 |
| 1988 | 90 | 0 |
| 1989 | 125 | 0 |
| 1990 | 116 | 0 |
| 1991 | 168 | 0 |
| 1992 | 136 | 0 |
| 1993 | 147 | 0 |
| 1994 | 181 | 0 |
| 1995 | 168 | 0 |
| 1996 | 195 | 0 |
| 1997 | 311 | 0 |
| 1998 | 349 | 0 |
| 1999 | 418 | 0 |
| 2000 | 326 | 0 |
| 2001 | 392 | 130 |
| 2002 | 427 | 459 |
| 2003 | 355 | 667 |
| 2004 | 256 | 685 |
| 2005 | 172 | 679 |
| 2006 | 174 | 617 |
| 2007 | 163 | 609 |
| 2008 | 161 | 646 |
| 2009 | 125 | 605 |
| 2010 | 245 | 695 |
| 2011 | 235 | 602 |
| 2012 | 283 | 625 |
| 2013 | 410 | 648 |
| 2014 | 429 | 839 |
| 2015 | 455 | 897 |
| 2016 | 498 | 966 |
| 2017 | 601 | 1055 |
| 2018 | 593 | 1028 |
| 2019 | 601 | 975 |
| 2020 | 653 | 999 |
| 2021 | 602 | 1028 |
| 2022 | 557 | 1033 |
| 2023 | 516 | 937 |
| 2024 | 474 | 847 |
| 2025 | 464 | 726 |
| 2026 | 316 | 501 |
By publication year. Applications have been published since 2001. 2026 runs to 8 Oct.
Subgroups
Granted patents
- A61K 8/04Dispersions6,472
- A61K 8/0241Containing particulates characterized by their shape and/or structure2,451
- A61K 8/0216Solid or semisolid forms1,688
- A61K 8/0208Tissues1,634
- A61K 8/11Encapsulated compositions1,605
- A61K 8/14Liposomes620
- A61K 8/0212Face masks478
- A61K 8/0204Specific forms not provided for by any of groups a61k8/0208 - a61k8/14324
Recent patents
- Methods of forming an encapsulated core material, an encapsulated material, compositions uses thereof6 Oct 2026US 12,751,902 B2
- Water-in-oil cosmetic composition with maximized feeling of moisture6 Oct 2026US 12,751,903 B2Kolmar Korea Co., Ltd.
- Cosmetic and dermatological compositions6 Oct 2026US 12,751,904 B2Northeastern University
- Low viscosity nonaqueous metal oxide particle dispersions6 Oct 2026US 12,751,911 B2Inolex Investment Corporation
- Oral and intestinal health products6 Oct 2026US 12,751,985 B2
- Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts8 Oct 2026US 2026/0306366 A1Mary Kay Inc.
- Solid Composition Comprising Natural Dyes and Makeup Process Using Same8 Oct 2026US 2026/0306367 A1L'oreal
- Production method of oil dispersion and cosmetic including this oil dispersion8 Oct 2026US 2026/0306368 A1Nikko Chemicals Co., Ltd.
- Aerosol product8 Oct 2026US 2026/0306369 A1Osaka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- O/w emulsion containing ethanol8 Oct 2026US 2026/0306370 A1Dr. Kurt Wolff GmbH & Co. KG
Most cited
By later US patents
- Absorbent articles comprising nanoparticles1,110US 7,988,779 B2McNeil-PPC, Inc. · 2011
- Foam substrate and micropackaged active ingredient particle composite dispensing materials1,078US 4,828,542 ATwin Rivers Engineering · 1989
- Diaper having a lotioned topsheet815US 5,643,588 AThe Procter & Gamble Company · 1997
- Ionic semiconductor materials and applications thereof795US 5,055,171 AT and G Corporation · 1991
- Disposable absorbent article having a lotioned topsheet containing an emollient and a polyol polyester immobilizing agent637US 5,607,760 AThe Procter & Gamble Company · 1997