US Patent Issued to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Western Washington University on April 21 for "Alkenone-based formulations for topical applications" (Washington, Massachusetts Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,605,316, issued on April 21, was assigned to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (Woods Hole, Mass.) and Western Washington University (Bellingham, Wash.).

"Alkenone-based formulations for topical applications" was invented by Gregory W. O'Neil (Bellingham, Wash.) and Christopher M. Reddy (Woods Hole, Mass.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving...