Patents by Inventor Tracy N. Keeler

Tracy N. Keeler 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).

  • Dissolvable film composition
    Patent number: 8673345
    Abstract: A kit and methods for delivering an effective amount of a labile active to the skin are provided. The kit and methods comprise a composition comprising an effective amount of a labile active agent incorporated into a water-soluble polymeric film and an additive composition capable of dissolving the water-soluble polymeric film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: E-L Management Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Bevacqua, Peter J. Lentini, Tracy N. Keeler, Julius R. Zecchino, Pauline Vassiliou
  • Water containing wax-based product
    Patent number: 6280753
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wax-based composition comprising at least about 0.5-30% water in a water-in-oil emulsion, wherein water is encapsulated in a lamellar lipid vesicle capable of withstanding wax melting point temperatures. The composition is useful in delivering water soluble actives in an anhydrous base, and is particularly well-adapted for uses in lipsticks and lip-care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: E-L Management Corporation
    Inventors: Kenny Chung, Tracy N. Keeler, Manuel L. Tan
  • Powder compositions
    Patent number: 6042839
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising a powder containing a water soluble carboxylated gum and a clay crosslinked with metal ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos M. Lahanas, Tracy N. Keeler, Daniela Toma
  • Water containing wax-based product
    Patent number: 6039960
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wax-based composition comprising at least about 0.5-30% water in a water-in-oil emulsion, wherein water is encapsulated in a lamellar lipid vesicle capable of withstanding wax melting point temperatures. The composition is useful in delivering water soluble actives in an anhydrous base, and is particularly well-adapted for uses in lipsticks and lip-care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: E-L Management Corp.
    Inventors: Kenny Chung, Tracy N. Keeler, Manuel L. Tan
  • Method of preparing a multiphase composition
    Patent number: 5304334
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to methods of preparing and stabilizing complex multiphase compositions that include distinct phases of water, gel, liquid crystal or oil and perfluoropolyether dispersed in a continuous phase of a silicone fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: Estee Lauder, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos M. Lahanas, Tracy N. Keeler, Andrew J. Bevacqua, George Cioca