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).

  • Patent number: 10682302
    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: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Mendoza, Barbara Durkee, Greg Norman, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Publication number: 20200170927
    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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN, Barbara DURKEE
  • Publication number: 20200155442
    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: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: David GAN, Tiffany CARLE, Michelle HINES, Patricia JACOBY, Wanli ZHAO, Julia COLLIER, Edward CHADWICK, Mauricio CASTRO, Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ
  • Patent number: 10588851
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition and methods for its use. The composition can include Silybum marianum fruit extract, Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract, and a cosmetic vehicle comprising water, a moisturizing agent, and a preservative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
  • Patent number: 10500152
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Tiffany Carle, Michelle Hines, Patricia Jacoby, Wanli Zhao, Julia Collier, Edward Chadwick, Mauricio Castro, Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20190290575
    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: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, David GAN, Michelle HINES, Lisha VANPELT, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lee VICKERS, Patricia JACOBY
  • Publication number: 20180161265
    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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Ricky MENDOZA, Barbara DURKEE, Greg Norman, Geetha KALAHASTI
  • Patent number: 9937119
    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: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Mendoza, Barbara Durkee, Greg Norman, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Publication number: 20180071203
    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: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: David GAN, Tiffany CARLE, Michelle HINES, Patricia JACOBY, Wanli ZHAO, Julia COLLIER, Edward CHADWICK, Mauricio CASTRO, Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ
  • Patent number: 9849077
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, Patricia Jacoby, Wanli Zhao, Julia Collier, Edward Chadwick, Mauricio Castro, Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20170273894
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
  • Publication number: 20170020808
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Barbara Durkee, Patricia Jacoby, Mauricio Castro, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Publication number: 20160136086
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition and methods for its use. The composition can include Silybum marianum fruit extract, Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract, and a cosmetic vehicle comprising water, a moisturizing agent, and a preservative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
  • Patent number: 9283171
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin cleanser comprising Silybum marianum fruit extract, Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract, and a cosmetic vehicle comprising at least 50% by weight of the composition of water and disodium EDTA, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, triethanolamine, 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate, and benzyl alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
  • Patent number: 9278061
    Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic toner formulations and methods for their use comprising botanical plant extracts and a cosmetic vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
  • Publication number: 20160008245
    Abstract: Described herein are topical skin compositions useful for protecting the skin from the sun. The topical skin compositions comprise cosmetic ingredients such as homosalate, octisalate, oxybenzone, octocrylene, avobenzone, dimethicone, butylene glycol, styrene/acrylates copolymer, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, dicaprylyl carbonate, glycerin, ceteareth-25, dimethicone crosspolymer, magnesium aluminum silicate, acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Crithmum maritimum extract, hydrolyzed algin, ascorbic acid, plankton extract, and Opuntia tuna fruit extract. The compositions may also comprise other cosmetic ingredients, examples of which include film formers, preservatives, emulsifiers, conditioning agents, and moisturizers. Also disclosed are methods of using the topical skin compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Barbara DURKEE, Dawn BURKE-COLVIN
  • Publication number: 20150250709
    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: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: David Gan, Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, Patricia Jacoby, Wanli Zhao, Julia Collier, Edward Chadwick, Mauricio Castro, Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20150118176
    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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Ricky MENDOZA, Barbara DURKEE, Greg NORMAN, Geetha KALAHASTI
  • Publication number: 20150099017
    Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic toner formulations and methods for their use comprising botanical plant extracts and a cosmetic vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
  • Publication number: 20150099018
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin cleanser comprising Silybum marianum fruit extract, Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract, and a cosmetic vehicle comprising at least 50% by weight of the composition of water and disodium EDTA, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, triethanolamine, 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate, and benzyl alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN, Barbara DURKEE