Patents by Inventor Ann Marie Simpson

Ann Marie Simpson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • MALASSEZIN AND ANALOGS THEREOF AS SKIN BRIGHTENING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20170260133
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for brightening skin. The compounds, compositions, and methods of the present invention generally involve compounds produced by a Malassezia yeast, and chemical analogs thereof. In addition to skin brightening applications, the compounds, compositions, and methods of the present invention may be used to modulate melanocyte activity, induce melanocyte apoptosis, agonize an arylhydrocarbon receptor (AhR), improve hyperpigmentation caused by a hyperpigmentation disorder, and modulate melanin production, melanosome biogenesis, and melanosome transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Einziger, Ann Marie Simpson