Patents Assigned to ELC Management LLC
  • Actuator With Self-Contained Light Source
    Publication number: 20150266042
    Abstract: An actuator with a self-contained light source may be designed to fit on any conventional pump dispenser or valve of a pre-pressurized dispenser in a completely conventional manner. As a result, the feature of light may easily be added to a conventional pump or aerosol valve dispenser, without having to customize the pump or valve. When a user depresses the actuator to dispense product, an electric lighting circuit within the actuator is completed. The light may be effective to activate a product as it is being dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: ELC MANAGEMENT LLC
    Inventors: Francis Corbellini, Herve F. Bouix
  • Methods and compositions for improving the appearance of skin
    Patent number: 9125843
    Abstract: A method for stimulating collagen synthesis in aging skin cells in need of treatment by topically applying a composition comprising at least one extract from Laminaria genus, at least one extract from the Narcissus genus, and at least one peptide that stimulates sirtuin 6 activity in the form of a peptide or a yeast extract where the peptide is component of the extract; and a treatment composition comprising at least one extract from Laminaria genus, at least one extract from the Narcissus genus; and at least one peptide that stimulates sirtuin 6 activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Nadine A. Pernodet, Donald F. Collins
  • Emulsified MQ resin: compositions and methods
    Patent number: 9107854
    Abstract: Long term stable, oil-in-water emulsions that have a high concentration of plasticized MQ-type resin and/or its derivatives in an internal phase. Also, novel compositions for topical use that comprise our MQ resin emulsions. These compositions include, hair care products, especially for treating split ends, skin care products, such as sunscreens, and systems for delivering actives to skin and hair. In some preferred embodiments, the MQ emulsion is stabilized in such a way that the surface tension of the emulsion is sufficiently close to the surface tension of a target surface, such as damaged hair or skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: ELC MANAGEMENT LLC
    Inventors: Wilson A. Lee, Geoffrey Hawkins
  • Method for applying false eyelashes
    Patent number: 9107461
    Abstract: A method for applying false eyelashes with an applicator for dispensing false eyelashes, which includes a supply wheel and a take-up wheel, the supply wheel comprising a tape having a plurality of pockets, where the pockets secure individual or clusters of false eyelashes until they are dispensed from a dispensing pivot. The spent tape is returned to the take-up wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Agostinho Martins, Charles Aaron Curtiss
  • Skin diagnostic and image processing methods
    Patent number: 9101320
    Abstract: Skin diagnostic techniques employed in conjunction with image processing techniques. For example, a method includes performing one or more diagnostic operations on at least one portion of a user skin image to generate user skin image data, wherein the diagnostic operations are associated with an identified skin-related application. The user skin image data is processed in accordance with the identified skin-related application. The processing includes identifying one or more sets of skin image data in a database that correspond to the user skin image data based on parameters specified by the skin-related application, and determining at least one image processing filter based on the sets of identified skin image data. The image processing filter is applied to the user skin image to generate a simulated user skin image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Phillip Cummins, Garrett W. Vanderover, Lise W. Jorgensen, David M. Adams
  • Cosmetic compositions comprising cyanodiphenylacrylates
    Patent number: 9095543
    Abstract: A topical composition comprising at least one ?-cyanodiphenylacrylate and dimethicone silylate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Milanka Susak, Ismail Ahmed Syed, Linda Josephine Najdek, Mirela Cristina Ionita-Manzatu
  • Cosmetic compositions containing alpha glucosidase inhibitors and methods of use
    Patent number: 9072717
    Abstract: A composition containing at least one alpha glucosidase inhibitor, and a method for ameliorating the adverse effects of aging and sun damage on keratinous surfaces such as skin by treating with a composition containing at least one alpha glucosidase inhibitor; as well as regimens and kits for treating skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Lieve Declercq, Daniel H. Maes, Hugo A. Corstjens
  • Multi-layered compacts with rotating tiers
    Patent number: 9072360
    Abstract: Cosmetic and/or personal care compacts having a multi-tiered design. The tiers are able to rotate relative to each other between defined configurations of the compact. When in any one of its defined configurations, the compact has the same overall shape, for example, a prism. The rotation feature also allows the visual impact of the compact to be varied while maintaining the overall shape of the compact, and is a novelty for a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: ELC MANAGEMENT LLC
    Inventors: Girolama Bueti, Jason Stockmal
  • Methods and compositions useful for treating Fitzpatrick type IV, V or VI skin
    Patent number: 9040056
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a moisturizing agent, a desquamating agent, a mattifying agent and an agent that increases skin luminosity are disclosed herein. The compositions are useful for moisturizing, desquamating, mattifying, and increasing the luminosity in skin of an individual having a Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV, V, or VI. Also disclosed are methods for moisturizing, desquamating, mattifying, and increasing the luminosity in skin, comprising administering to an individual having a Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV, V, or VI, the present compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Lieve Declercq, Muriel Ghersin, Louis De Saint Michel, Joseph Scott Grigsby
  • Aqueous hair styling compositions comprising two acrylate silicone copolymers
    Patent number: 9034305
    Abstract: A water-based hair styling composition that is easy to make, and that provides excellent flexibility and hold with a natural appearance. The compositions utilize a flexible polymer system that comprises acrylates/dimethicone copolymer and dimethicone PEG-8 polyacrylate in specified ratios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Camille Sasik, Jean Harry Xavier, Geoffrey Hawkins
  • Methods and Compositions for Treating Skin
    Publication number: 20150132401
    Abstract: A method for treating intact irritated or inflamed skin with a composition comprising at least one Histamine Receptor pathway inhibitor; at least one Lipoxygenase pathway inhibitor; at least one Cyclooxygenase pathway inhibitor and at least one Chemotaxis pathway inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: ELC Management, LLC
    Inventors: Donald F. Collins, Daniel M. Maes, Neelam Muizzuddin
  • Compositions and methods for tinting keratin material
    Patent number: 9028849
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising at least one volatile solvent, at least one crosslinked silicone film former, at least one silicone gum, and at least one pigment composition present in an amount sufficient to provide the cosmetic composition with a pigment contrast ratio of greater than 35 and a method for maximizing the intensity and opacity of a color cosmetic composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Arlene G. Ting-Jenulis, John R. Castro
  • Heat-generating applicator head
    Patent number: 8998517
    Abstract: A heated cosmetic applicator that has a plurality of small, individual heating elements placed within and/or on at least some of the lash grooming elements. A heat-generating applicator head for a heated cosmetic applicator that has a plurality of small, individual heating elements placed within and/or on at least some of the lash grooming elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Giancana, Stephen van Beek Faletti
  • Skin lightening compositions
    Patent number: 8992897
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for lightening and/or depigmenting skin are provided, the compositions comprising compounds having the structure: or having the structure: as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Yoko Niki, Masaki Yoshida, Masamitsu Ichihashi, Hideya Ando, Daniel B. Yarosh, Mary S. Matsui
  • Mascara brush head
    Patent number: D725913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management, LLC
    Inventors: Christophe Jacob, Herve F. Bouix
  • Fragrance bottle
    Patent number: D729626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Edmond Hall, Helen Lazic
  • Fragrance bottle
    Patent number: D738739
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventor: Jesse A. Chertoff
  • Lipstick bullet
    Patent number: D739077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Sarah Kloman, Jesse A. Chertoff
  • Mascara package
    Patent number: D739081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventor: Simon James
  • Liquid lipstick package
    Patent number: D739084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Edmund Hall