Patents by Inventor Cheng S. Hwang

Cheng S. Hwang 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).

  • Hydroponic Tiliacora Triandra and Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20170252289
    Abstract: Provided are methods of treating skin with extracts of Tiliacora plants to improve the health and/or diminish signs of aging. In various implementations, the Tiliacora triandra plant is hydroponically grown and/or is capable of stimulating hyaluronic acid production in human fibroblast cells. Skincare compositions comprising the extracts are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng S. Hwang, John W. Lyga
  • Method for enhancing the growth and fullness of hair
    Patent number: 9408795
    Abstract: New fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) inhibitors have been identified which are useful for promoting the retention and/or growth of keratin fibers, such as hair of the scalp, hair of the face (moustache, beard, etc.), eyebrows, eyelashes, and the like. The FGFR1 inhibitors may be formulated in effective amounts in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Avon Products Inc
    Inventors: Michele C. Duggan, Satish Parimoo, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Cosmetic use of N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines and related compounds
    Patent number: 9409860
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Avon Products Inc.
    Inventors: Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev, John W. Lyga, Russell J. Wyborski, Qian Zheng, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Compositions and Methods for Stimulating Collagen Synthesis in the Skin
    Publication number: 20160158131
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising substituted carbamoyl heterocyclic analogs and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The substituted carbamoyl heterocyclic analogs are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng S. HWANG, John W. Lyga, Hong Hu
  • Use of melicope extracts to improve conditions caused by excess lipids
    Patent number: 9345659
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Melicope to impart anti-lipid benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from an over-production of lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng S. Hwang, Uma Santhanam, Jola Idkowiak Baldys, John W. Lyga
  • Use of Starfruit Extract as a CPT-1 Modulator and Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20150209268
    Abstract: The present invention describes methods for improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, ameliorating, preventing, delaying, and/or improving one or more signs of excess accumulation and/or production of subcutaneous fat, such as cellulite, and conditions related thereto, by topically applying compositions comprising Carnitine Palmitoyl Transferase-1 (CPT-1) stimulating aqueous extract of the leaf of Averrhoa carambola, optionally with other anti-lipid agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Cheng S. Hwang, Sungham Yim, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga, M. Jean Paufique
  • Serissa japonica extracts and methods of use
    Patent number: 9034396
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Serrisa japonica to impart benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial, Ying Chen, Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Cosmetic Use of N-Substituted Sulfonyloxybenzylamines and Related Compounds
    Publication number: 20140329898
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev, John W. Lyga, Russell J. Wyborski, Qian Zheng, Cheng S. Hwang
  • extracts and methods of use
    Patent number: 8865231
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Hoya carnosa to impart anti-aging benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Ying Chen, Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Use of Melicope Extracts to Improve Conditions Caused by Excess Lipids
    Publication number: 20140271953
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Melicope to impart anti-lipid benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from an over-production of lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Cheng S. Hwang, Uma Santhanam, Jola Idkowiak Baldys, John W. Lyga
  • Cosmetic use of N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines and related compounds
    Patent number: 8815265
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev, John W. Lyga, Russell Wyborski, Qian Zheng, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Use of and other PPAR-gamma inhibitors in cosmetics and compositions thereof
    Patent number: 8802167
    Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, ameliorating, preventing, delaying, and/or improving one or more signs of excess accumulation and/or production of subcutaneous fat, such as cellulite, and conditions related thereto, by topically applying compositions comprising Eclipta prostrata extracts or other anti-lipid agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng S. Hwang, Uma Santhanam, Manpreet Randhawa
  • Hoya Carnosa Extracts and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20140161911
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Hoya carnosa to impart anti-aging benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Ying Chen, Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Use of Adipose Septa Protein Modulators and Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20140161918
    Abstract: Methods of using adipose septa protein modulators to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from weakened or compromised adipose septa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Cheng S. Hwang, Jola Idkowiak Baldys, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga
  • Serissa Japonica Extracts and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20140161910
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Serrisa japonica to impart benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Qian Zheng, John W. Lyga, Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial, Ying Chen, Jolanta Idkowiak-Baldys, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Method for Enhancing the Growth and Fullness of Hair
    Publication number: 20140024603
    Abstract: New fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) inhibitors have been identified which are useful for promoting the retention and/or growth of keratin fibers, such as hair of the scalp, hair of the face (moustache, beard, etc.), eyebrows, eyelashes, and the like. The FGFR1 inhibitors may be formulated in effective amounts in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele C. Duggan, Satish Parimoo, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Cosmetic Use of N-Substituted Sulfonyloxybenzylamines and Related Compounds
    Publication number: 20120004302
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The N-substituted sulfonyloxybenzylamines are believed to have modulatory activity against one or more biochemical pathways implicated in skin aging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev, John W. Lyga, Russell Wyborski, Qian Zheng, Cheng S. Hwang
  • Use of Eclipta Prostrata and Other PPAR-GAMMA Inhibitors in Cosmetics and Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20110305781
    Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, ameliorating, preventing, delaying, and/or improving one or more signs of excess accumulation and/or production of subcutaneous fat, such as cellulite, and conditions related thereto, by topically applying compositions comprising Eclipta prostrata extracts or other anti-lipid agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Cheng S. Hwang, Uma Santhanam, Manpreet Randhawa
  • Compositions and Methods for Enhancing Eyelashes
    Publication number: 20110110879
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising creatine and low amounts of a biotinylated tripeptide are disclosed, as well as methods of using such compositions to improve the appearance of eyelashes. These compositions are believed to have synergistic modulatory activities in a number of biochemical pathways implicated in lash health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy Felter, Kenneth A. Buckridge, Uma Santhanam, Tameru Getahoun, Cheng S. Hwang