Patents by Inventor Carol J. Collins

Carol J. Collins 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).

  • Reduced-wax mascara compositions
    Publication number: 20030091522
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mascara that includes a silicone gel that contains a polysiloxane elastomer and a silicone oil, wherein the mascara includes less than about 1%, by weight, of wax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Carol J. Collins, Woodin Frederick, Minerva Villamor
  • Silicone gel containing salicylic acid
    Patent number: 6384023
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone gel comprising a volatile liquid, a silicone polymer, and salicylic acid; compositions comprising the silicone gel; and methods of using such gel and composition for the prevention and treatment of acne or seborrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Neutrogena Corporation
    Inventors: Laura C. Singleton, Carol J. Collins, Frederick W. Woodin, Jr.
  • Silicone gel containing salicylic acid
    Publication number: 20010018432
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone gel comprising a volatile liquid, a silicone polymer, and salicylic acid; compositions comprising the silicone gel; and methods of using such gel and composition for the prevention and treatment of acne or seborrhea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Inventors: Laura C. Singleton, Carol J. Collins, Frederick W. Woodin
  • Silicone gel containing salicylic acid
    Patent number: 6200964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone gel comprising a volatile liquid, a silicone polymer, and salicylic acid; compositions comprising the silicone gel; and methods of using such gel and composition for the prevention and treatment of acne or seborrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: Neutrogena Corporation
    Inventors: Laura C. Singleton, Carol J. Collins, Frederick W. Woodin, Jr.
  • Anti-residue shampoo and liquid toiletry production method
    Patent number: 6200937
    Abstract: Detergent compositions, including, but not limited to, anti-residue shampoos, are provided which include one or more anionic surfactants, an anionic polymer, a mono cationic conditioning agent, and a cationic polymer. These shampoos are preferably clear. Additionally, there is provided a recirculatory batch processor which includes a disperser and at least one pump selected from a supply pump and a return pump. The pump is in communication with the disperser. Furthermore, a recirculatory batch process is provided which includes the steps of delivering, at a first rate, a liquid from a tank to a recirculatory batch processor as described above; during the delivery, dispersing solids into the liquid to produce a liquid containing dispersed solids; and during the delivery, returning, at a second rate, the liquid containing dispersed solids to the tank; wherein the second rate is greater than the first rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: Neutrogena Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Brennan, Abizer Gaslightwala, Nelson L. Perassinoto, Rafael Delgado, Arthur Pellegrino, Steve Aridgides, Charles L. Adams, Carol J. Collins