Patents Assigned to KAI INC.
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 9333167
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of lightening skin or evening skin tone, the method comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising an extract from Rhododendron moulmainense, wherein topical application of the composition lightens skin or evens skin tone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Multi-Purpose cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 9320702
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and method for their use comprising effective amount of Silybum marianum extract and Momordica grosvenori fruit extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Substantive sunscreen formulation
    Patent number: 9295622
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising 55 to 65% by weight of water, 20 to 25% by weight of a combination of octisalate, avobenzone, homosalate, oxybenzone, and octocrylene, and 3 to 6% by weight of a combination of polyvinylpyrrolidon/eicosene copolymer and hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer/squalane/polysorbate 60, wherein the water is included in the continuous phase of the emulsion, and wherein the emulsion has a sun protection factor of at least 30 or from about 30 to 40.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Mauricio Castro
  • Lip gloss
    Patent number: 9295635
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include pomegranate extract having pomegranate sterols and shale extract having water-soluble minerals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Kim Wilson
  • Cosmetic formulation
    Patent number: 9283171
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin cleanser comprising Silybum marianum fruit extract, Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract, and a cosmetic vehicle comprising at least 50% by weight of the composition of water and disodium EDTA, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, triethanolamine, 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate, and benzyl alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
  • Cosmetic formulation
    Patent number: 9278061
    Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic toner formulations and methods for their use comprising botanical plant extracts and a cosmetic vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
  • Stable three-phased emulsions
    Patent number: 9271903
    Abstract: Disclosed is a three-phase emulsion comprising an aqueous-gel outer phase comprising water and an emulsifier comprising a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value of 10 to 19; and a water-in-oil inner phase comprising water, an oil, and a silicone polyglucoside containing emulsifier, wherein the water phase of the water-in-oil inner phase does not include a salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Amit Patel
  • Zinc oxide complexes
    Patent number: 9273071
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and methods of making said compounds comprising a zinc oxide molecule chemically bound to one or more molecules having an acidic hydrogen, such as an organic acid. The invention also provides compositions comprising such compounds and methods of preparing such compounds. The compounds of the invention may be provided in, for example, topical skin formulations, pharmaceutical compositions, or delivery systems for active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • Cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 9233062
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used in cosmetic applications. The composition can include an effective amount of a Centella asiatica stem cells to reduce the activity of hyaluronidase in skin, an effective amount of tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylamino butyric urea trifluoroacetate or Alpinia galanga leaf extract to promote the production of hyaluronic acid in skin, an effective amount of tripeptide-1 to promote the production of fibronectin and laminin in skin, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 9220675
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that include an extract from Quassia undulata, Biophytum petersianum, Allophylus africanus, Buchanania reticulata, Melanorrhoea laccifera, Canthium dicoccum, or Aporosa tetrapleura, or any combination thereof, or at least 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or all 7 of the extracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines
  • Container caps and systems
    Patent number: 9181005
    Abstract: Caps and container systems suited to dispensing products like cosmetics. Some of the caps include three portions that can be coupled together and that include a dispensing system that has an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco
  • Combination of plant extracts to improve skin tone
    Patent number: 9138401
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and methods of its use for whitening skin or evening out skin tone, wherein the composition includes dried navy (haricot)-bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) powder or an aqueous extract thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Cosmetic container
    Patent number: D739739
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Jenny DeMarco, Tammy Schriewer
  • Cosmetic container
    Patent number: D739741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab
  • Cap for cosmetic and fragrance bottles
    Patent number: D740660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Magdalena Hughes, Ana Maria Urrea
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D741723
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D743798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D747212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D749961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D752991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Priscilla Ober