Patents by Inventor Avon Products, Inc.

Avon Products, Inc. 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).

  • Use of CPT-1 Modulators and Compositions Thereof
    Publication number: 20130224318
    Abstract: The present invention describes methods for improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, ameliorating, preventing, delaying, and/or improving one or more signs of excess accumulation and/or production of subcutaneous fat, such as cellulite, and conditions related thereto, by topically applying compositions comprising Carnitine Palmitoyl Transferase-1 (CPT-1) modulators, optionally with other anti-lipid agents; and also describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating loss of subcutaneous fat in the skin, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that stimulate lipid synthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Avon Products, Inc.
  • Cosmetic Compositions Having Persistent Tightening Effects
    Publication number: 20130202546
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are provided, which are capable of having a tightening and/or curling effect on a human integument when applied thereto. Cosmetic compositions according to the invention typically include a cosmetically acceptable vehicle and a pH-dependent film-forming polymer of either a poly(methacrylic acid-co-methyl methacrylate) or a poly(methacrylic acid-co-ethyl acrylate). The tightening and/or curling effect of these cosmetic compositions is prolonged and substantially resistant to environmental stresses such as increased heat or humidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
  • Maesa Japonica Extracts and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20130149268
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Maesa japonica to impart anti-aging benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from aging or damaged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Avon Products, Inc.
  • Methods and Compositions to Impart Memory Effects onto Biosurfaces
    Publication number: 20130146080
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for imparting memory effects onto biosurfaces, such as hair, by using shape memory polymers. This invention also relates to kits containing shape memory polymers that are useful for styling hair. The methods, compositions, and kits of the invention permit a user to recover an original hairstyle after it has been disheveled by exposing the hair to an external stimulus, such as heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
  • Methods and Compositions to Impart Memory Effects onto Biosurfaces
    Publication number: 20130146079
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for imparting memory effects onto biosurfaces, such as hair, by using shape memory polymers. This invention also relates to kits containing shape memory polymers that are useful for styling hair. The methods, compositions, and kits of the invention permit a user to recover an original hairstyle after it has been disheveled by exposing the hair to an external stimulus, such as heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Avon Products, Inc.