Patents by Inventor Cecilia D. Benedicto

Cecilia D. Benedicto has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8333955
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition having a gloss of at least about 85 gloss units (gu), as well as sufficient shape retention properties for forming a stick-shaped cosmetic product. Specifically, the cosmetic composition contains: (a) a high viscosity oil component; (b) a medium viscosity oil component; (c) a low viscosity oil component; and (d) an oily gelling agent comprising an ester of glycerol or polyglycerin with an aliphatic or hydroxyl aliphatic acid and a dibasic acid. A stick-shaped cosmetic product formed by the cosmetic composition of the present invention exhibits a high-shine that is not available in conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products and yet retains the high make-up coverage typically provided by conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Tatyana R. Tabakman, George J. Stepniewski, John R. Castro, Cecilia D. Benedicto, Kathleen McKerlie, Anne T. Carullo
  • Publication number: 20100015082
    Abstract: A color cosmetic composition containing at least one ester of rosin acid, polyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, and pigments or colorants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Arlene G. Ting-Jenulis, Cecilia D. Benedicto, John R. Castro, George J. Stepniewski, Mary Kathleen McKerlie, Talyana R. Tabakman
  • Publication number: 20080233064
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition having a gloss of at least about 85 gloss units (gu), as well as sufficient shape retention properties for forming a stick-shaped cosmetic product. Specifically, the cosmetic composition contains: (a) a high viscosity oil component; (b) a medium viscosity oil component; (c) a low viscosity oil component; and (d) an oily gelling agent comprising an ester of glycerol or polyglycerin with an aliphatic or hydroxyl aliphatic acid and a dibasic acid. A stick-shaped cosmetic product formed by the cosmetic composition of the present invention exhibits a high-shine that is not available in conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products and yet retains the high make-up coverage typically provided by conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Tatyana R. Tabakman, George J. Stepniewski, John R. Castro, Cecilia D. Benedicto, Kathleen McKerlie, Anne T. Carullo
  • Patent number: 6027738
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous makeup composition for topical application to the skin, the composition comprising (a) a silicone gel, the gel comprising an organopolysiloxane elastomer dispersed in a silicone-compatible vehicle, (b) and a silicone-oil base. The compositions of the invention produce a matte or non-shiny appearance when applied to the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: E-L Management Corp.
    Inventors: George J. Stepniewski, David Peters, Cecilia D. Benedicto