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).
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Patent number: 11918833Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
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Publication number: 20240065966Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Greg NORMAN, David GAN, Michelle HINES, Lisha VANPELT, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lee VICKERS, Patricia JACOBY
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Publication number: 20240065967Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lisha VANPELT, Kathlene CUMMINGS
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Publication number: 20230320963Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: MARY KAY INC.Inventor: Barbara Durkee
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Patent number: 11701322Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Greg Norman, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisha Vanpelt, Wanli Zhao, Barbara Durkee, Lee Vickers, Patricia Jacoby
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Patent number: 11696888Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Wanli Zhao, Barbara Durkee, Lisha Vanpelt, Kathlene Cummings
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Patent number: 11654100Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Greg Norman, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisha Vanpelt, Wanli Zhao, Barbara Durkee, Lee Vickers, Patricia Jacoby
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Publication number: 20220287955Abstract: Disclosed is a method of applying a topical skin composition to skin. The composition can include hydrolyzed algin, and Linum usitatissiumum seed extract.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN, Barbara DURKEE
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Publication number: 20220266064Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ, Maria Milagros SANCHEZ, Michael FRUSHOUR, Geetha KALAHASTI, Lisha VANPELT
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Patent number: 11376210Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
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Patent number: 11344751Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
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Patent number: 11253460Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Ricky Mendoza, Barbara Durkee, Greg Norman, Geetha Kalahasti
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Publication number: 20220040070Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: David GAN, Tiffany CARLE, Michelle HINES, Patricia JACOBY, Wanli ZHAO, Julia COLLIER, Edward CHADWICK, Mauricio CASTRO, Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ
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Publication number: 20210369596Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lisha VANPELT, Kathlene CUMMINGS
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Publication number: 20210330578Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions for enhancing skin hydration in a person, attracting and binding moisture in the air to the skin's outer layers, transporting surface moisture below the skin's stratum corneum, increasing skin moisture content, plumping and tightening the skin, protecting the skin from moisture loss to the environment, supporting optimal skin barrier function, and/or stimulating production of the skin's own Natural Moisturizing Factor. The composition includes a combination of the Verbena officinalis extract, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, and ceramide.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Geetha KALAHASTI, David GAN, Barbara DURKEE
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Publication number: 20210244654Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for application to skin and hair comprising saccharide isomerate, Alteromonas ferment extract, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle, wherein the composition is capable of moisturizing and/or improving the appearance and/or condition of skin and/or hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Barbara DURKEE, Patricia JACOBY, Mauricio CASTRO, Geetha KALAHASTI
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Publication number: 20210146168Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
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Patent number: 10912956Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract and Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, useful as antioxidants and/or inhibiting TNF-? expression.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
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Publication number: 20200330361Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Ricky MENDOZA, Barbara DURKEE, Greg NORMAN, Geetha KALAHASTI
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Patent number: 10682302Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.Inventors: Ricky Mendoza, Barbara Durkee, Greg Norman, Geetha Kalahasti