Patents by Inventor Barbara Durkee

Barbara Durkee 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).

  • Publication number: 20260248715
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition that includes an Angelica acutiloba root extract, and a Salicornia herbacea extract. Topical application of the composition to the skin can reduce interleukin-6 (IL-6) expression in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2026
    Publication date: August 27, 2026
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, David GAN, Michelle HINES, Lisha VANPELT, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lee VICKERS, Patricia JACOBY
  • Patent number: 12622866
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Greg Norman, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisha Vanpelt, Wanli Zhao, Barbara Durkee, Lee Vickers, Patricia Jacoby
  • Publication number: 20250360075
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to cosmetic compositions and methods that can be used to increase skin hydration, increase adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin, increase antioxidant capacity of skin, reduce glycation of skin, or a combination thereof. In particular, topical application of the compositions to skin increases adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin by at least 10%, increases antioxidant capacity of skin, and/or reduces glycation of skin by at least 50%. In particular, the compositions can include Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower extract, Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed extract, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF), and optionally carnosine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lisha VANPELT, Kathlene CUMMINGS
  • Patent number: 12233153
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of applying a topical skin composition to skin. The composition can include hydrolyzed algin, and Linum usitatissiumum seed extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
  • Publication number: 20250017831
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of Leontopodium alpinum extract, Halidrys siliquosa extract, vegetable amino acids, niacinamide, hexylresorcinol, Pinus pinaster extract, Betula alba extract, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, hydrolyzed Candida saitoana extract, Lentinus edodes mycelium extract, and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: David GAN, Tiffany CARLE, Michelle HINES, Patricia JACOBY, Wanli ZHAO, Julia COLLIER, Edward CHADWICK, Mauricio CASTRO, Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ
  • Publication number: 20240285513
    Abstract: Topical skin compositions and methods for their use are disclosed. The compositions can include at least one skin active ingredient capable of treating a skin condition, and a plurality of skin penetration enhancers capable of increasing the penetration of the skin active into the skin. The plurality of skin penetration enhancers can include alcohol, dimethyl isosorbide, pentylene glycol, ethoxydiglycol, and propylene glycol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Milagros Sanchez, Geetha Kalahasti, Barbara Durkee
  • Publication number: 20240157177
    Abstract: A method of treating oxidative damaged skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to oxidative damaged skin a composition comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract and Aloe barbadensis leaf and extract, wherein topical application of the composition reduces oxidative damage in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ, Maria Milagros SANCHEZ, Michael FRUSHOUR, Geetha KALAHASTI, Lisha VANPELT
  • Patent number: 11918833
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, and methyldihydrojasmonate or panthenol, wherein topical application of the composition treats the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
  • Publication number: 20240065967
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to cosmetic compositions and methods that can be used to increase skin hydration, increase adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin, increase antioxidant capacity of skin, reduce glycation of skin, or a combination thereof. In particular, topical application of the compositions to skin increases adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin by at least 10%, increases antioxidant capacity of skin, and/or reduces glycation of skin by at least 50%. In particular, the compositions can include Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower extract, Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed extract, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF), and optionally carnosine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lisha VANPELT, Kathlene CUMMINGS
  • Publication number: 20240065966
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, David GAN, Michelle HINES, Lisha VANPELT, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lee VICKERS, Patricia JACOBY
  • Publication number: 20230320963
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for cosmetic applications. The disclosure includes met betaine, glycerin, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, and sodium chloride. The composition can include Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, glycerin, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, butylene glycol, dicaprylyl carbonate, glyceryl isostearate, glyceryl stearate, peg-8, stearic acid, peg-100 stearate, cetearyl octanoate, and a carbomer. An effective amount of the composition can be applied on skin to cleanse and remove impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventor: Barbara Durkee
  • Patent number: 11701322
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Greg Norman, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisha Vanpelt, Wanli Zhao, Barbara Durkee, Lee Vickers, Patricia Jacoby
  • Patent number: 11696888
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to cosmetic compositions and methods that can be used to increase skin hydration, increase adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin, increase antioxidant capacity of skin, reduce glycation of skin, or a combination thereof. In particular, topical application of the compositions to skin increases adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin by at least 10%, increases antioxidant capacity of skin, and/or reduces glycation of skin by at least 50%. In particular, the compositions can include Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower extract, Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed extract, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF), and optionally carnosine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Wanli Zhao, Barbara Durkee, Lisha Vanpelt, Kathlene Cummings
  • Patent number: 11654100
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Greg Norman, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisha Vanpelt, Wanli Zhao, Barbara Durkee, Lee Vickers, Patricia Jacoby
  • Publication number: 20220287955
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of applying a topical skin composition to skin. The composition can include hydrolyzed algin, and Linum usitatissiumum seed extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN, Barbara DURKEE
  • Publication number: 20220266064
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, and methyldihydrojasmonate or panthenol, wherein topical application of the composition treats the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ, Maria Milagros SANCHEZ, Michael FRUSHOUR, Geetha KALAHASTI, Lisha VANPELT
  • Patent number: 11376210
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of applying a topical skin composition to skin. The method can include applying the composition to skin. The composition can include Silybum marianum fruit extract and Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
  • Patent number: 11344751
    Abstract: A method of reducing oxidative damage in skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising 0.01% w/w to 5% w/w of Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, 0.01% w/w to 1% of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, and a skin conditioning agent including 0.001% w/w to 5% w/w of methyldihydrojasmonate or 0.0001% w/w to 1% w/w of panthenol, to reduce oxidative damage in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
  • Patent number: 11253460
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used individually or in combination. The compositions have the ability to treat a wide range of skin and skin conditions, and particularly men's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Ricky Mendoza, Barbara Durkee, Greg Norman, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Publication number: 20220040070
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of Leontopodium alpinum extract, Halidrys siliquosa extract, vegetable amino acids, niacinamide, hexylresorcinol, Pinus pinaster extract, Betula alba extract, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, hydrolyzed Candida saitoana extract, Lentinus edodes mycelium extract, and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: David GAN, Tiffany CARLE, Michelle HINES, Patricia JACOBY, Wanli ZHAO, Julia COLLIER, Edward CHADWICK, Mauricio CASTRO, Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ