Patents Assigned to ELC Managment, LLC
  • Methods compositions, and kit for whitening hyper pigmented spots on skin
    Patent number: 9474705
    Abstract: A skin whitening composition comprising a liquid polymeric coating material that, upon exposure to ambient air and moisture in skin, hardens to a water resistant, water vapor permeable, adherent and conformable solid film when applied to skin, and at least one skin whitening active; and a method and kit for whitening skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Weilin Mu, John R. Castro
  • Composite particles, compositions and methods
    Patent number: 9468589
    Abstract: Composite particulates, topical composition containing composite particulates, methods for improving the appearance of skin depth, dimensionality or undertones; a method for improving the ashy, chalky or mask-like appearance of color cosmetic compositions on the skin; and a method for reducing the number of shades in a color cosmetic shade range by formulating the cosmetic with composite particulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Isaac David Cohen, Phillip Cummins, Milan Franz Sojka, David Walter Culhane, Christina G. Fthenakis, Jennifer L. Oko, John Dudley Dreher, Yelena Mikhaylova
  • Method for forming volumizing, fixative, and conditioning particles for fine hair
    Patent number: 9427390
    Abstract: A method for forming a large particle complex comprising the steps of combining a hydrolyzed corn starch polymer, a starch/cellulose polymer, a hydrogenated phospholipid, and gum arabic in a cosmetically acceptable carrier to form a premix composition; heating said premix to about 85° C. for about 15 minutes; and cooling the composition to room temperature. The particle complex is useful as a component of a sprayable composition which provides volumizing, hair fixing, and conditioning as a leave-on treatment for human hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: John Michael Bohen, Amy Christine Anderson-Gaber, Anita Marie Grahn
  • Method and compositions for reducing pore size, and moisturizing and/or blurring appearance of defects on keratin surfaces
    Patent number: 9387161
    Abstract: A method for simultaneously moisturizing and/or blurring the appearance of skin defects, or reducing pore size, or treating skin with a multi-benefit composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management, LLC
    Inventors: Fatemeh Mohammadi, Lisa Qu, Tsung-wei Robert Mou, Anna Czarnota
  • Slurry powder cosmetic compositions and methods
    Patent number: 9370471
    Abstract: Slurry powder cosmetic composition comprising particulates coated with a binder composition, a silicone gel composition, and the evaporation residue of an aqueous based composition and a method for making the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Talal Finjan, Syed Rizvi, John R. Castro
  • Succinic acid esters of resveratrol and cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 9358194
    Abstract: Succinic acid esters of resveratrol and topical compositions containing the esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Daniel H. Maes, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Lisa Qu, Anna Czarnota, Thomas Mammone, Julius R. Zecchino, Lieve Declercq
  • Powered skin care device
    Patent number: 9351559
    Abstract: A powered skin care device is provided with a vibrating motor that produces vibrations in a relatively gentle frequency and has a removable brush head that includes at least two types of bristles. A first group of bristles is for more gentle cleansing and a second group of bristles is for more aggressive cleansing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Janet Pardo, Lois Ann Cecere, Thomas Edward Owen, Jenny Wong, Chong Won Jessica Woo-Kim, Richard LaPosta, Jenny Warner Belknap, Herbert Fischer
  • Topical compositions comprising fermented extracts of traditional methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 9333231
    Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions containing fermented extracts of Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) ingredients for improving the appearance and skin condition of the user. The topical compositions of the present invention are tailored for different users of different skin compositions according to TCM principles. The fermented TCM extracts are characterized by reduced odor and/or color in comparison with unfermented TCM extracts and are therefore more suitable for use in cosmetic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Jing Cheng, Chia-wen Chen, Steven Francis Schnittger, Ming Lu
  • False eyelash dispenser
    Patent number: 9326558
    Abstract: An applicator for dispensing false eyelashes 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: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management, LLC
    Inventors: Agostinho Martins, Charles Aaron Curtiss
  • Topical compositions comprising fermented extracts of traditional chinese medicinal (TCM) ingredients, and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 9327004
    Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions containing fermented extracts of Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) ingredients for improving the appearance and skin condition of the user. The topical compositions of the present invention are tailored for different users of different skin compositions according to TCM principles. The fermented TCM extracts are characterized by reduced odor and/or color in comparison with unfermented TCM extracts and are therefore more suitable for use in cosmetic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Jing Cheng, Chia-wen Chen, Steven Francis Schnittger, Ming Lu
  • Powder compositions containing edible grains
    Patent number: 9327144
    Abstract: A powder composition comprising a particulate phase containing a plurality of edible grains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Cohen, David Singh
  • Methods and Compositions for Treating Skin
    Publication number: 20160106795
    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: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: ELC Management, LLC
    Inventors: Donald F. Collins, Daniel M. Maes, Neelam Muizzuddin
  • Emulsion cosmetic compositions containing resveratrol derivatives and silicone surfactant
    Patent number: 9295621
    Abstract: An emulsion cosmetic composition comprising at least one resveratrol derivative, an aqueous phase, and an oil phase, having at least one silicone surfactant, and a method for preparing emulsions capable of delivering active resveratrol to the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Daniel H. Maes, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Lisa Qu, Anna Czarnota, Thomas Mammone, Lieve Declercq, Julius R. Zecchino
  • Method and compositions for improving appearance of skin
    Patent number: 9283154
    Abstract: A method for making a composite particulate comprised of a colorant portion and a clear thermoplastic portion and cosmetic compositions containing the composite particulate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Isaac David Cohen, Phillip Cummins, Milan Franz Sojka, David Walter Culhane, Christina G. Fthenakis, Jennifer L. Sobel, John Dudley Dreher, Yelena Mikhaylova
  • Method and compositions for improving appearance of skin
    Patent number: 9278056
    Abstract: A method for improving the appearance of skin depth, dimensionality or undertones by topically applying a composition containing composite particulates made by (a) solvating a clear or translucent thermoplastic material with solvent in an amount sufficient to swell the material; (b) combining the solvated mixture of (a) with one or more colorants; (c) removing the solvent to form a composite particulate, (d) formulating the composite particulate into a topical cosmetic composition for application to skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Isaac David Cohen, Phillip Cummins, Milan Franz Sojka, David Walter Culhane, Christina G. Fthenakis, Jennifer L. Sobel, John Dudley Dreher, Yelena Mikhaylova
  • Mild anionic surfactants suitable for personal care compositions
    Patent number: 9242930
    Abstract: A surfactant represented by the formula: wherein: R1 is CH3(CH2)m and may be interrupted with at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of amine, ether, ester, amide, sulfur, sulfur monoxide, sulfer dioxide, sulfamate, hydroxy, or mixtures thereof; and m=6-16 n=0 or 1 R2=H or CH3; and R3=H, SO3X, CO(CH)2COOH, or COCH(SO3X)CH2COOX1; wherein X and X1 are the same or different, and each is selected from NH4+, an alkali metal, or an H atom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Roland Kapsner, Daniel Thomas Nowlan, III
  • Resveratrol ferulate compounds, compositions containing the compounds, and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 9220669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using topical or cosmetic compositions containing resveratrol ferulates for skin lightening and anti-aging applications and method of synthesizing resveratrol ferulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Daniela Bratescu, Faterneh Mohammadi, Julius R. Zecchino, Fred Daneshyar
  • Cosmetic container
    Patent number: D744697
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Jesse Chertoff, Sarah Kloman
  • Lip lacquer package
    Patent number: D748865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Edmund Hall
  • Fragrance bottle
    Patent number: D759502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventor: Lance Colin McGregor