Patents by Inventor Gillian Scott Briggs

Gillian Scott Briggs 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).

  • Anti-acne cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5976521
    Abstract: An anti-acne cosmetic composition in the form of a multiple phase water-in-oil emulsion and process for preparing thereof, wherein the composition comprises two or more aqueous phases and a coalescence inhibitor for preventing coalescence of the aqueous phases and wherein at least a first aqueous phase comprises the anti-acne active in the form of an aqueous/alcoholic solution. The composition exhibits moisturisation, anti-acne activityand skin anti-ageing benefits, together with product and colour stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gillian Scott Briggs, Teresa Barbara Crook, Graeme Douglas T. Smith
  • Powder cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5919467
    Abstract: Cosmetic composition in the form of a powder comprising branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon having a weight average molecular weight of from about 100 to about 15,000 and the remainder of the composition comprising one or more cosmetic powder base components selected from pigments, matte finishing agents, fillers and binders, and mixtures thereof. The compositions provide improved adhesion to the skin, increased wear, coverage and reduced rub-off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Delyth Myfanwy Jenkins, Gillian Scott Briggs, Karen Fish
  • Cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5871754
    Abstract: A make-up composition in the form of water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsion comprising an acidic anti-active dissolved in the aqueous phase and a pigment or mixture of pigments dispersed in the oil phase. The make-up composition exhibits anti-effectiveness and product and color stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gillian Scott Briggs, Teresa Barbara Crook, Karen Fish, George Endel Deckner
  • Cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5858340
    Abstract: A skin or hair care composition in the form of an aqueous gel comprising a humectant, a water-soluble polyglycerylmethacrylate lubricant, a hydrophilic gelling agent and a polyethyleneglycol glyceryl fatty ester surfactant. The compositions provide improved moisturization, skin feel and skin care benefits, reduced tack and residue characteristics together with excellent visual clarity, rub-in and absorption characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gillian Scott Briggs, Robert Francis Date, Marie-Isabelle Moine