Patents by Inventor Michele Duggan

Michele Duggan 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).

  • Publication number: 20070218041
    Abstract: There is disclosed a topical composition having substantially undifferentiated plant seed cells and, preferably, a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle. There is also a method for topically applying the composition. There are also methods for delivering a consistent level of an active to skin, nail, lips and/or hair and for enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of a topical composition having substantially undifferentiated plant seed cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Michelle Lu, Gopinathan Menon, Michele Duggan
  • Publication number: 20060193819
    Abstract: There are provided topical cosmetic compositions for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin and remediating the effects of aging, and methods of use thereof. One composition is a blend of neem seed cell broth and one or more additional botanical ingredients. Another composition has pomegranate fruit extract and, optionally, one or more additional botanical ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Michelle Lu, Michele Duggan, Gopinathan Menon, Eugenia Theophilus, Sujatha Dokka, Helen Wang
  • Publication number: 20060134231
    Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating loss of subcutaneous fat in the skin, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that stimulate lipid synthesis. The plant extracts are preferably derived from Rhinacanthus nasutus, Humulus scandens, Sesbania grandiflora, Amorphophallus campanulatu, Pouzolzia pentandra, and Piper betel, and any combinations thereof . The compositions are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means, to a site in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Michele Duggan, Ralph Binetti
  • Publication number: 20050129786
    Abstract: There is disclosed a topical composition having substantially undifferentiated plant seed cells and, preferably, a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle. There is also a method for topically applying the composition. There are also methods for delivering a consistent level of an active to skin, nail, lips and/or hair and for enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of a topical composition having substantially undifferentiated plant seed cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Michelle Lu, Gopinathan Menon, Michele Duggan, Prakash Kadkade, Robert Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20040156818
    Abstract: There are provided topical cosmetic compositions for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin and remediating the effects of aging, and methods of use thereof. One composition is a blend of neem seed cell broth and one or more additional botanical ingredients. Another composition has pomegranate fruit extract and, optionally, one or more additional botanical ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Lu, Michele Duggan, Gopinathan K. Menon, Eugenia H. Theophilus, Sujatha Dokka, Helen Wang
  • Patent number: 6641824
    Abstract: There is provided a topical composition and method for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, preventing, ameliorating, treating and/or reducing fine lines and/or wrinkles, without the skin irritation typically associated with topical application of a retinoid. The composition has an effective amount of retinoxytrimethylsilane. Preferably, the composition is applied daily to skin. The composition and method are particularly suitable for persons having sensitive skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele Duggan, Lorraine M. Cowton
  • Publication number: 20030091665
    Abstract: There are provided topical cosmetic compositions for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin and remediating the effects of aging, and methods of use thereof. One composition is a blend of neem seed cell broth and one or more additional botanical ingredients. Another composition has pomegranate fruit extract and, optionally, one or more additional botanical ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC
    Inventors: Michelle Lu, Michele Duggan, Gopinathan K. Menon, Eugenia H. Theophilus, Sujatha Dokka, Helen Wang
  • Publication number: 20030091659
    Abstract: There is disclosed a topical composition having substantially undifferentiated plant seed cells and, preferably, a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle. There is also a method for topically applying the composition. There are also methods for delivering a consistent level of an active to skin, nail, lips and/or hair and for enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of a topical composition having substantially undifferentiated plant seed cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Michelle Lu, Gopinathan Menon, Michele Duggan