Patents by Inventor Geetha KALAHASTI

Geetha KALAHASTI 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: 10912956
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract and Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, useful as antioxidants and/or inhibiting TNF-? expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
  • Patent number: 10881604
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, moisturize skin, lighten skin, reduce inflammation, increase skin firmness, or increase skin elasticity. The composition can include 20 wt. % to 45 wt. % light mineral oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5% wt. % Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel oil. 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % hybrid sunflower oil, 0.01 wt. % to 5 wt. % Crambe abyssinica seed oil, and 0.01 wt. % to 5% w/w of Daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Chadwick, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Patent number: 10870022
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use for reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) and/or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production in skin cells by topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising an effective amount of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna, Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or both, or extracts thereof, to reduce TNF-? or VEGF production in skin cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Geetha Kalahasti, Tiffany Florence, David Gan
  • Patent number: 10869821
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to a peron's skin a composition comprising 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a hydrolyzed algae extract comprising exopolysaccharides from Halymenia durvillei, and 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide synthesized by Vibrio alginolyticus, wherein at least one of skin permeability is decreased, filaggrin production is increased, skin moisture is increased, occludin production is increased, or TNF? production is inhibited in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Bob Foley, Julia Collier, Wanli Zhao, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Publication number: 20200330361
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used individually or in combination. The compositions have the ability to treat a wide range of skin and skin conditions, and particularly men's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Ricky MENDOZA, Barbara DURKEE, Greg NORMAN, Geetha KALAHASTI
  • Publication number: 20200297600
    Abstract: A method of reducing oxidative damage of skin is described. The method can include applying to oxidant damaged skin a topical composition that includes encapsulated resveratrol, oligopeptide-1, and niacinamide, wherein the combination of encapsulated resveratrol, oligopeptide-1, and niacinamide reduces oxidative damage in the skin, and wherein the oligopeptide-1 comprises the sequence of caprooyl-Gly-His-Lys-Lys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Michael Frushour, David Gan, Geetha Kalahasti, Patricia Jacoby
  • Publication number: 20200281844
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), PEG-50 shea butter, glycerin, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, Prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, sodium lauryl sulfate, lauramidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, glycerin, and polyquaternium-7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Lisha VanPelt, Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti, Lee Vickers
  • Publication number: 20200276104
    Abstract: A particular composition of the present disclosure is designed to work as a topical composition. The composition relies on a unique combination of any one of, any combination of, or all of Brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols, Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, and a combination of peptides and polypeptides. The compositions are useful for moisturizing and conditioning the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Patricia JACOBY, David GAN, Geetha KALAHASTI
  • Publication number: 20200261531
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of Phoenix dactylifera extract, tea tree oil, Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract, and saccharide isomerate. This combination can be used to create topical skin compositions that reduce rosacea, erythema, and/or inflammation, and inhibit nitric oxide synthase, increase ?2A adrenergic receptor agonist activity, reduce oxidation, increase anti-oxidant capacity of a composition or of skin, inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) production, inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production, inhibit interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) production, reduce tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) production, increase collagen stimulation, increase lysyl oxidase expression, inhibit matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) activity, increase occludin production, increase filaggrin production, and increase skin moisturization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, David GAN, Geetha KALAHASTI
  • Publication number: 20200246251
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, moisturize skin, lighten skin, reduce inflammation, increase skin firmness, or increase skin elasticity. The composition can include 20 wt. % to 45 wt. % light mineral oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5% wt. % Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel oil. 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % hybrid sunflower oil, 0.01 wt. % to 5 wt. % Crambe abyssinica seed oil, and 0.01 wt. % to 5% w/w of Daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Edward Chadwick, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Patent number: 10722436
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for a topical composition comprising encapsulated resveratrol, oligopeptide-1, niacinamide, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Prunus mume extract, algae extract, malachite extract, adenosine, and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Michael Frushour, David Gan, Geetha Kalahasti, Patricia Jacoby
  • Publication number: 20200197296
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for increasing procollagen-1 expression in the skin, increasing lysyl oxidase expression in the skin, inhibiting melanogenesis in the skin, and/or increasing expression of elastin in the skin. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Himanthalia elongata extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Saussurea involucrata extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) callus culture extract, Argania spinosa kernel extract, and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, Geetha Kalahasti, David Gan
  • Patent number: 10682302
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used individually or in combination. The compositions have the ability to treat a wide range of skin and skin conditions, and particularly men's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Mendoza, Barbara Durkee, Greg Norman, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Publication number: 20200179475
    Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles or increasing skin elasticity or skin firmness is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle or to sagging or loose skin an effective amount of a topical composition comprising a combination of vegetable amino acids from navy bean, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract, and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. The combination can reduce the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle, increases skin elasticity, or increases skin firmness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Geetha KALAHASTI, Shona BURKES, David GAN
  • Patent number: 10660847
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, moisturize skin, lighten skin, reduce inflammation, increase skin firmness, and/or increase skin elasticity. The composition includes a combination of Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, and Argania spinosa kernel oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Chadwick, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Publication number: 20200138699
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of exfoliating skin. The method can include topically applying an effective amount of a composition to skin in need thereof. The composition can include an alpha hydroxy acid, 4-tert-butylcyclohexanol, an aqueous extract of plankton comprising an exopolysacchride synthesized by Vibo alginolyticus, an aqueous extract of Phragmites communis, an aqueous extract of Poria cocos, and an aqueous extract of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: David GAN, Geetha KALAHASTI, Lisha VANPELT
  • Patent number: 10617629
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), PEG-50 shea butter, glycerin, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, Prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, sodium lauryl sulfate, lauramidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, glycerin, and polyquaternium-7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Lisha VanPelt, Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti, Lee Vickers
  • Patent number: 10596214
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating, preventing, and or reducing the appearance of stretch marks. The composition includes a combination of vegetable amino acids, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract, and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Geetha Kalahasti, Shona Burkes, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20200085726
    Abstract: A method for reducing the appearance of hyperpigmented skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to hyperpigmented skin of a person a composition that includes at least one of, at least two of, or all three of (i) an effective amount of Schinus terebinthifolius seed extract, (ii) an effective amount of a mixture comprising Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract, Pfaffia paniculata root extract, and Trichilia catigua bark extract, and/or (iii) an effective amount of a mixture comprising Himanthalia elongata extract and Undaria pinnatifida extract. Topical application of the composition can reduce the appearance of the hyperpigmented skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Geetha KALAHASTI, David GAN
  • Publication number: 20200009209
    Abstract: A method for reducing muscle contraction of a facial muscle or reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle is disclosed. The method can include topical application of a composition to facial skin and/or to the fine line or wrinkle. The composition can include an effective amount of Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, an effective amount of Lavendula stoechas extract, and an effective amount of Acmella oleracea extract. Topical application of the composition to facial skin can reduce muscle contraction of the facial muscle. Topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle can reduce the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Geetha KALAHASTI, Shona BURKES-HENDERSON, David GAN