Patents by Inventor Janice J. Teal

Janice J. Teal 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).

  • Skin whitening composition comprising bearberry and tetrahydrocurcumin
    Patent number: 6641845
    Abstract: A preferred composition containing a skin whitening blend containing bearberry and an antioxidant, such as tetrahydrocurcumin, is provided. Also the composition can comprise a hypopigmenting component selected from mulberry, scutellaria, grape, cowberry, bilberry, molasses, pear, guava, licorice, etc. The licorice extract can be in the form of a water soluble extract or an oil soluble extract. Other antioxidants can be selected from rosemary extract, tocopherol, green tea extract, and gamma oryzanol. The skin whitening blend may also have an accelerant that enhances or accelerates the skin cell turnover rate. The skin whitening blend may also include a sunscreen component. Also, the composition may further include a pH adjusting agent, a surfactant, a thickening agent, a preservative, a fragrance, a masking agent, a pigment, an emulsifier, and/or emollient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christos D. Kyrou, Susan E. Simpson, Dmitri Ptchelintsev, Dennis M. Martin, Janice J. Teal
  • Retinoid conjugate compounds useful for the treatment of aging skin
    Patent number: 6180670
    Abstract: Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ether and retinyl glycolate (as either the ester or reverse ester).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Duffy, Janice J. Teal, Mark S. Garrison, George P. Serban
  • Retinoid conjugate compounds useful for the treatment of aging skin
    Patent number: 5863942
    Abstract: Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ether and retinyl glycolate (as either the ester or reverse ester).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Duffy, Janice J. Teal, Mark S. Garrison, George P. Serban
  • Retinoid conjugate compounds and methods for treating of skin aging
    Patent number: 5605933
    Abstract: Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ether and retinyl glycolate (as either the ester or reverse ester).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Duffy, Janice J. Teal, Mark S. Garrison, George P. Serban
  • Gentle anti-acne composition
    Patent number: 5569651
    Abstract: A topical anti-acne treatment which comprises salicylic acid and lactic acid, adjusted to a selected pH and placed in a suitable vehicle, such disclosed formulations can be used by individuals with adult acne, rosacea and sensitive skin complicated with acne.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Garrison, John A. Duffy, Janice J. Teal