Patents Assigned to KAI INC.
  • Topical skin compositions for treating wrinkles
    Patent number: 10391049
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating a fine line or wrinkle in a person's skin. The method includes topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle a composition comprising an effective amount of Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof that includes oleo gum resin. Topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Wanli Zhao
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 10328019
    Abstract: Disclosed are topical skin compositions and corresponding methods for their use that include plant extracts. One such composition can include a TNF-? inhibitor, wherein said inhibitor is an aqueous extract from the whole plant of Polygonum multiflorum, an antioxidant and a tyrosinase inhibitor, wherein said antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitor is an aqueous extract from the whole plant of Lonicera japonica, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein the composition can include at least 50% by weight of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Cosmetic composition and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10328013
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition. The composition can include 60 to 85% by weight of water, 4 to 10% by weight of isodecane, 0.5 to 4% by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride, 0.2 to 3% by weight of dimethicone, 0.2 to 3% by weight of cetyl alcohol, 0.2 to 3% by weight of stearic acid, 0.1 to 2% by weight of arachidyl alcohol, 0.05 to 2% by weight of hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, 0.05 to 2% by weight of behenyl alcohol, 0.05 to 2% by weight of isohexadecane, 0.01 to 1% by weight of arachidyl glucoside, and 0.01 to 1% by weight of acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, polysorbate 60.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Collier, Michael Frushour, Kim Wilson
  • Cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 10322080
    Abstract: A method for reducing hyaluronidase activity and promoting hyaluronic acid production in skin comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of Centella asiatica stem cells to reduce hyaluronidase activity in skin, an effective amount of tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylamino butyric urea trifluoroacetate to promote hyaluronic acid production in skin, and an effective amount of tripeptide-1 to promote hyaluronic acid production in skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Multi-purpose cosmetic water-in-silicone emulsion
    Patent number: 10314770
    Abstract: Disclosed is a water-in-silicone emulsion and methods for its use that includes 5% to 8% w/w of octinoxate, 1% to 3% w/w of niacinamide, 0.01% to 0.1% w/w of Salix nigra bark extract, 0.01% to 0.1% w/w of adenosine, and 0.001% to 0.01% w/w of Silybum marianum extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Bob Foley
  • Topical cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 10300009
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use for reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) and/or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production in skin cells by topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising an effective amount of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna, Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or both, or extracts thereof, to reduce TNF-? or VEGF production in skin cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Geetha Kalahasti, Tiffany Florence, David Gan
  • Cosmetic compositions and uses thereof
    Patent number: 10299994
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of cellulite or improving the texture of skin in a target region of skin that has cellulite or rough skin texture, the method comprising topically applying a composition to the target region that includes an effective amount of a mixture of caffeine, escin, and an aqueous-alcoholic extract from Ascophyllum nodosum, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of cellulite or improves the texture of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Real time audience forecasting
    Patent number: 10296935
    Abstract: A system, method, apparatus and processor readable media are described for real-time prediction of an advertising audience volume through analysis of historical audience data, and tuning of the predicted audience volume. Embodiments enable a user to specify a query for audience volume prediction. Such a query may be a Boolean combination of various audience categories. A time range may be determined that indicates the amount of historical data that is to be analyzed to make the audience volume prediction in real time. Employing the user-specified query, an audience volume prediction may be provided for a future time period, based on an analysis of retrieved historical audience data for the time range. Embodiments may also enable a user to tune the predicted audience volume through modification of the query through one or more iterations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Blue Kai, Inc.
    Inventors: John Patrick Connelly, Lucian Vlad Lita, Michael Bigby, Charles Yang
  • PROFILE NOISE ANONYMITY FOR MOBILE USERS
    Publication number: 20190130420
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards collecting, aggregating and indexing unique and non-unique user data from a plurality of users. The result for a query of this indexed aggregation of user data is provided in a plurality of sub-sets of aggregated user data. Each subset of aggregated user data corresponds to a particular portion of the plurality of users. Also, each of these particular portions of the users is set at least large enough to provide general anonymity for the individual users. User data may be collected by one or more user data suppliers and provided to a user data aggregator. In some embodiments, user data may be collected as unique user data, non-unique user data, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, user data may be aggregated by zip code, expanded zip code, and/or one or more attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: BLUE KAI, INC.
    Inventors: Omar Tawakol, Lucian Vlad Lita
  • Cosmetic Compostions
    Patent number: 10272028
    Abstract: A method of reducing melanogenesis in skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous and glycerin extract of Rhododendron ferrugineum (alpine rose) leaf to reduce melanocyte pigmentation in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: David Gan
  • Pore minimizer
    Patent number: 10251833
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions that contract and reduce pore size. The compositions of the disclosure are also useful for collagen contraction of the skin, calming skin, and reducing oil on the skin. The compositions comprise cosmetic ingredients such as glycerin; cyclopentasiloxane; polysilicone-11; pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate; dipropylene glycol; methyl methacrylate crosspolymer; betaine; bis-PEG/PPG-16/PPG-16/16 PEG/16 dimethicone; Albizia julibrissin bark extract; Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract; hydrolyzed soy flour; sea whip extract; and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Van Pelt
  • Cosmetic compositions and methods
    Patent number: 10251832
    Abstract: A method for reducing a presence of sebum on skin, reducing an appearance of shiny skin, and reducing an appearance of the size of skin pores, the method comprising topically applying to skin a composition comprising: a navy bean extract comprising amino acids; a combination of an extract of Bambusa vulgaris wendl shoots and charcoal; Lonicera japonica leaf extract; and salicylic acid, wherein topical application of the compositions to the skin reduces the presence of sebum on the skin, reduces the appearance of shiny skin, and reduces the appearance of the size of the skin pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Tiffany Carle
  • Cosmetic composition and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10251828
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anhydrous lip moisturizing composition and a method of use for moisturizing lips. The composition can include 20% to 30% by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride; 12% to 22% by weight of tridecyl trimellitate; 1% to 15% by weight of jojoba esters; 5% to 10% by weight of Helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil; 2% to 10% by weight of microcrystalline wax; and 2% to 10% by weight of beeswax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Collier, Michael Frushour, Kim Wilson
  • Natural language processing apparatus and a natural language processing method
    Patent number: 10248649
    Abstract: A natural language processing apparatus is provided with: a dialog processing unit which, every time an analyzable unit of a part of a natural language sentence is inputted, performs analysis processing with respect to the input unit in each of a plurality of analysis processing units in an incremental and parallel manner; and an output unit which obtains an output, such as a dialog response sentence, based on an analysis result from each analysis processing unit in the dialog processing unit. Each of processing units prepared in the dialog processing unit acquires an immediately preceding or an earlier past analysis result from the processing unit, and an immediately preceding or an earlier past analysis results from the other processing units, and obtains one or a limited number of analysis results while making an estimation with reference to the acquired analysis results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: KAI INC.
    Inventor: Yoshinobu Kano
  • Sebum control and anti-acne composition
    Patent number: 10238708
    Abstract: Compositions that include Psidium guajava fruit extract or Kunzea ericoides leaf extract or both for reducing sebum production in sebaceous glands are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Tiffany Florence
  • Cosmetic container
    Patent number: D844441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Jenny DeMarco, Tammy Schriewer
  • Container and cap
    Patent number: D846387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab
  • Cosmetic compact
    Patent number: D850006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab
  • Cosmetic spatula
    Patent number: D852413
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D857509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Jenny DeMarco Staab, Tammy Schriewer