Patents Assigned to KAI INC.
  • Publication number: 20100260695
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing the appearance of uneven skin tone comprising topically applying to skin having an uneven skin tone a composition comprising a combination of the following extracts: Lactobacillus ferment extract; Helianthus annus (sunflower) seed extract; Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) fruit extract; and Ferula foetida root extract; and dermatologically acceptable vehicle, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of uneven skin tone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Publication number: 20100255025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising marine botanicals for treating aged, mature, nutritionally-compromised, or environmentally-damaged skin. These methods and compositions provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, physiological functions, clinical properties, and biophysical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Gopa Majmudar
  • Publication number: 20100247563
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin care composition comprising: (a) a combination of the following extracts: Malpighia punicifolia (acerola) extract; Argania spinosa (argan) extract; Myrciaria dubia (camu camu) extract; Punica granatum (pomegrannate) extract; Pinus sylvestris extract; Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) extract; Linum usitatissimum (linseed) extract; Ribes nigrum (black current) extract; Secale cereale (rye) extract; algae extract; and yeast extract; and (b) a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Tiffany Florence
  • Publication number: 20100249222
    Abstract: A method for treating skin, reducing oxidative damage to a skin cell, reducing lipoxygenase (LO) activity in a skin cell, reducing cyclooxygenase (COX) activity in a skin cell, reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) in a skin cell, or reduction matrix metalloproteinase enzyme activity in a skin cell comprising contacting skin or a skin cell with an aromatic skin-active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Walke, Cristi Gomez, Tiffany C. Florence, Michelle D. Hines
  • Patent number: 7758864
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising marine botanicals for treating aged, mature, nutritionally-compromised, or environmentally-damaged skin. These methods and compositions provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, physiological functions, clinical properties, and biophysical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Gopa Majmudar
  • Patent number: 7744932
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising at least two of the following ingredients: Magnolia extract, honokiol, humulus lupulus extract, hesperidin methyl chalcone, gotu kola, dipeptide valyl-tryptophane, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3, corylus avellana bud extract, centella asiatica extract, cucumis sativa extract, morus alba extract, hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, vitis vinifera extract, ascorbyl glucoside, citrus medica limonum extract, avena sativa kernel extract, hydrolyzed soy protein, aniseed myrtle extract, tasmania lanceolata leaf extract, artemisia abrotanum extract, or citrus grandis fruit extract or any combination thereof. Also disclosed are methods of treating skin conditions by topically applying the composition to skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Faller, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisa Mangos
  • Publication number: 20100143515
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of increasing firmness or elasticity or reducing the appearance of sagginess in the periorbital area of a person's skin, comprising topically applying to the skin in need thereof a composition comprising magnolia extract and vitis vinifera extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Faller, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisa Mangos
  • Publication number: 20100080864
    Abstract: Novel methods and compositions for treating aged and environmentally damaged skin are disclosed which provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, function and clinical/biophysical properties by activating at least one proteolytic enzyme in the skin's stratum corneum. The disclosed treatment methods involve topical application of a novel cosmetic composition containing a combination of a cationic surfactant such as N,N,-dimethyldodecyl amine oxide (DMDAO), an anionic surfactant such as sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), or monoalkyl phosphate (MAP) and a chelating agent such as ethylene diamine tetraacetate (EDTA) to stimulate a chronic increase in the replacement rate of the skin's stratum corneum by means of corneum protease activation. This chronic, low level stimulation is effective to induce repair and replacement of the stratum corneum, epidermis, and dermis of the skin and improvements in the appearance, function, and anti-aging properties of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Schiltz
  • Publication number: 20100074853
    Abstract: A topical skin care composition comprising kakadu plum extract or acai berry extract, or a combination of both, is disclosed. The composition can include a high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) value. The composition can improve the skin's visual appearance, physiological functions, clinical properties, and/or biophysical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Michelle Hines, Javier Aravena, Brian Jones
  • Publication number: 20100062088
    Abstract: A topical skin care composition comprising kakadu plum extract or acai berry extract, or a combination of both, is disclosed. The composition can include a high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) value. The composition can improve the skin's visual appearance, physiological functions, clinical properties, and/or biophysical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David GAN, Michelle HINES, Javier ARAVENA, Brian JONES
  • Publication number: 20090302062
    Abstract: Apparatuses suited for use with, for example, fluid cosmetic products. In some embodiments, the present apparatuses include an outer sleeve, a dispenser mechanism, and an inner container. In these embodiments, the dispenser mechanism is coupled to the outer sleeve and the inner container is removably coupled to the outer sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Maddy
  • Patent number: D611657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Maddy, Yevsey Sobol, Alex Kwapis
  • Patent number: D616608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Maddy
  • Patent number: D621261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco
  • Patent number: D622614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco
  • Patent number: D625930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Tami Merica
  • Patent number: D627519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco
  • Patent number: D628481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy P. Maddy
  • Patent number: D629201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny Demarco
  • Patent number: D631756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco