Patents by Inventor Leona Giat Fleissman
Leona Giat Fleissman 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).
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Patent number: 9192550Abstract: There is provided a dissolvable film polymer matrix that includes a plurality of magnetically responsive kertin-like fibers for application to an individual's face or head. The dissolvable film polymer matrix product includes hairs that are magnetically oriented in a non-random plain to be applied on an individuals face or head to simulate the appearance of the individual's natural hair. Methods of manufacturing and applying the dissolvable polymer matrix product are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Leona Giat Fleissman, Tao Zheng
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Patent number: 9050259Abstract: Methods for preparing a solid powder cosmetic composition comprise heating a wax component and one or more cosmetic powders at a temperature sufficient to melt the wax, and subsequently cooling the mixture to provide a solid composition comprising a wax matrix having particulate materials homogenously dispersed therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Arvind N. Shah, Raheel Khan, Leona Giat Fleissman
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Publication number: 20150104233Abstract: A shaper for defining a tip portion of a cosmetic unit that has become worn includes a a shaping surface for smoothing a surface of the tip portion and a slot in the shaping surface. The shaping surface is user-selectably placed in contact with the tip portion. An edge disposed at the slot and is engageable for removing material of the tip portion when the shaping surface is in contact with tip portion. The removed material is passed through the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Harold E. Pahlck, Josephine A. Adams, Leona Giat Fleissman
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Patent number: 8939667Abstract: A shaper for defining a tip portion of a cosmetic unit that has become worn includes a shaping surface for smoothing a surface of the tip portion and a slot in the shaping surface. The shaping surface is user-selectably placed in contact with the tip portion. An edge disposed at the slot and is engageable for removing material of the tip portion when the shaping surface is in contact with tip portion. The removed material is passed through the slot.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Harold E. Pahlck, Josephine A. Adams, Leona Giat Fleissman
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Patent number: 8808673Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition particularly useful for the application of color such as in a foundation, lip gloss, lip stick, mascara, eye shadow, blush, and nail polish, for example. A cosmetic composition according to the present invention includes a film-forming silicone-containing polyurethane having a viscosity from about 130,000 to about 2,500,000 cps, preferable from about 400,000 to about 2,500,000 cps and most preferably from about 750,000 to about 2,500,000.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Leona Giat Fleissman, Maha Raouf
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Patent number: 8377425Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising high molecular weight polyurethane polymers are disclosed. The polyurethane polymers typically will have a molecular weight greater than about 50,000. The cosmetic compositions provide cosmetic films on the lips which are comfortable, long-wearing, transfer-resistant, and have a shiny finish.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Leona Giat Fleissman, Sonal Pate, Maha Raouf
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Patent number: 8246937Abstract: The present invention provides cosmetic compositions that form a durable film or coating on surfaces such as hair or skin. The compositions of the invention comprise one or more anionic silicones and one or more high molecular weight esters, the combination of which provides a durable film. Methods for treatment of hair and skin employing the compositions of the invention are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Freda E. Robinson, Kenneth Buckridge, Leona Giat Fleissman
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Patent number: 7989002Abstract: Gel-based lipstick compositions are disclosed comprising an ester terminated poly(ester-amide) (ETPEA) polymeric gellant, a first wax component having a melting point above the sol-gel transition temperature of the ETPEA gellant, a second wax compositions having a melting point equal to of below the sol-gel transition temperature of the ETPEA gellant, optionally a silicone T-resin co-gellant, and one or more oils capable of forming a gel with the ETPEA gellant. The gel compositions are solid or semi-solid at room temperature and are capable of being molded into self-supporting sticks. The disclosed gels provide high gloss films when applied to the lips and/or provide a rheology characterized by a high viscosity over repeated shear cycles.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Arvind N. Shah, Steven E. Brown, Leona Giat Fleissman, Joanne Shkreli, Shelly Ann Sharmeelee Ramrattan
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Publication number: 20100028069Abstract: A shaper for defining a tip portion of a cosmetic unit that has become worn includes a a shaping surface for smoothing a surface of the tip portion and a slot in the shaping surface. The shaping surface is user-selectably placed in contact with the tip portion. An edge disposed at the slot and is engageable for removing material of the tip portion when the shaping surface is in contact with tip portion. The removed material is passed through the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Harold E. Pahlck, Josephine A. Adams, Leona Giat Fleissman
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Publication number: 20090142382Abstract: Methods for preparing a solid powder cosmetic composition comprise heating a wax component and one or more cosmetic powders at a temperature sufficient to melt the wax, and subsequently cooling the mixture to provide a solid composition comprising a wax matrix having particulate materials homogenously dispersed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Arvind N. Shah, Raheel Khan, Leona Giat Fleissman
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Publication number: 20080152678Abstract: Gel-based lipstick compositions are disclosed comprising an ester terminated poly(ester-amide) (ETPEA) polymeric gellant, a first wax component having a melting point above the sol-gel transition temperature of the ETPEA gellant, a second wax compositions having a melting point equal to of below the sol-gel transition temperature of the ETPEA gellant, optionally a silicone T-resin co-gellent, and one or more oils capable of forming a gel with the ETPEA gellant. The gel compositions are solid or semi-solid at room temperature and are capable of being molded into self-supporting sticks. The disclosed gels provide high gloss films when applied to the lips and/or provide a rheology characterized by a high viscosity over repeated shear cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Arvind N. Shah, Steven E. Brown, Leona Giat Fleissman, Joanne Shkreli, Shelly Ann Sharmeelee Ramrattan
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Patent number: 6660277Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising a lipophilic clay gel and a hydrophilic clay gel. The two gels are combined or formed in situ to create a gel matrix. This matrix functions like an emulsion to deliver water and oil to the skin or other surface, but can be substantially free of surfactants, emulsifiers and waxes. A method for the preparation of a clay gel matrix is also revealed.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1998Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventor: Leona Giat Fleissman
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Patent number: 6245341Abstract: A method of forming a cosmetic product by back injection molding is disclosed. The method includes providing a pan having at least one removable wall therein. Each removable wall forms at least two compartments in the pan, with each compartment having apertures therein. The method also includes injecting a first liquid cosmetic through a first of the apertures; injecting a second liquid cosmetic through a second of the apertures, in which the first and second liquid cosmetics may be the same or different; setting the first and second liquid cosmetics without compaction; and removing the at least one removable wall. The present invention also includes pans having breakaway or removable spacer walls, and pans having frame-like structures with open bottom panels. The present invention further includes methods and devices for setting and forming the surfaces of the resulting cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1998Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Harold E. Pahlck, Leona Giat Fleissman
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Patent number: 5935557Abstract: A cosmetic composition for treating nails, including from about 0.01 weight percent to about 10.0 weight percent stabilized hydrogen peroxide; a pH adjusting agent in an amount sufficient to maintain said cosmetic composition at a pH of from about 8.0 to about 8.5; and water.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Harold E. Pahlck, Leona Giat Fleissman, Annamaria Vakirtzis
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Patent number: 5888483Abstract: This cosmetic composition for treating nails includes from about 0.01 weight percent to about 10.0 weight percent stabilized hydrogen peroxide, a pH adjusting agent in an amount sufficient to maintain the cosmetic composition at a pH of from about 6 to about 9, a buffer, and water.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Harold E. Pahlck, Leona Giat Fleissman, Anna Maria Vakirtzis
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Patent number: 5882662Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising a smectite clay and a lipophilic polar solvent. The smectite clay gels the polar solvent without addition of a polar activator. A method for the preparation of a smectite clay gel is also revealed.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Harold E. Pahlck, Leona Giat Fleissman
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Patent number: D603093Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Raheel Khan, Leona Giat Fleissman, Lisa Garofano, Catholyn T. Griffiths, Thomas R. Burtzlaff, Melanie Walker, Henry Bouchat, Jr.