Patents Assigned to KAI INC.
  • Apparatus and methods for providing samples external to the packaging of a product
    Patent number: 9808070
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing samples (e.g., cosmetic samples) with primary product packages (e.g., cosmetic product packages) exterior to the primary product package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Karola Sajuns
  • Compositions for sensitive skin
    Patent number: 9801900
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of hydrolyzed algin, escin, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, ammonium glycyrrhizate, Centella asiatica extract, hydrolyzed yeast protein, and Calendula officinalis flower extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, Milagros Sanchez, Patricia Jacoby, Linda Hart
  • Apparatus for dispensing fluids using a removable bottle
    Patent number: 9789502
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Maddy
  • Real time audience forecasting
    Patent number: 9767475
    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: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: BLUE KAI, INC.
    Inventors: John Patrick Connelly, Lucian Vlad Lita, Michael Bigby, Charles Yang
  • Sunscreen compositions and methods of their use
    Patent number: 9744111
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions useful for protecting the skin from the sun. The compositions comprise cosmetic ingredients such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, butyloctyl salicylate, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle. The compositions may further comprise additional ingredients such as cyclopentasiloxane, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, butylene glycol, caprylyl methicone, PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, glycerin, polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, lauric acid, aluminum hydroxide, potassium sorbate, and citric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Norman
  • Customizable cosmetic containers, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 9693618
    Abstract: Customizable cosmetic containers, customization components, kits, and methods In one embodiment a kit is disclosed comprising a cosmetic container comprising a body, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity and two or more customization components each configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Rhonda L. Shasteen, Karola Sajuns
  • Topical skin formulations
    Patent number: 9687442
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for application to skin and hair comprising hydrolyzed algae extract, saccharide isomerate, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle wherein the composition or method is capable of moisturizing and/or improving the appearance and/or condition of skin and/or hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Bob Foley, Julia Collier, Wanli Zhao, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Sunscreen formulations
    Patent number: 9668952
    Abstract: Disclosed are stable sunscreen compositions and corresponding methods for their use that are effective in protecting skin from UVA and UVB radiation. The composition uses a combination of ingredients to effectively and stably solubilize sunscreen agents to create a stable formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Norman
  • Magnolia extract containing compositions
    Patent number: 9668964
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating skin, the method comprising topically applying to skin in need of treatment a composition comprising Michelia figo extract, wherein the composition treats the skin condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Faller, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisa Mangos
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 9668963
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating skin, the method comprising topically applying to skin a composition comprising at least one aqueous and/or alcoholic plant extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Zinc oxide complexes
    Patent number: 9657036
    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: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • Topical skin compositions for treating wrinkles
    Patent number: 9642793
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of a wrinkle on skin comprising topically applying to said wrinkle a composition that includes an effective amount of ornithine, retinol, Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof, and hyaluronic acid, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of said wrinkle within 120 seconds after application of the composition, and wherein topical application of said composition stimulates adipogenesis in said skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Wanli Zhao
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising botanical extracts
    Patent number: 9629793
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising an aqueous extract from a part of Nymphaea gigantea, wherein said part consists of the flower of Nymphaea gigantea, an aqueous extract from a part of Plumeria alba, wherein said part consists of the flower of Plumeria alba, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D785459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Jenny DeMarco Staab, Tammy Schriewer
  • Container
    Patent number: D785871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Jenny DeMarco Staab, Priscilla Ober
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D790352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab
  • Cosmetic container
    Patent number: D795074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab
  • Cosmetic container
    Patent number: D795075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Jenny DeMarco Staab, Tammy Schriewer
  • Cosmetic bottle
    Patent number: D796964
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco Staab
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D800570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny DeMarco