Patents by Inventor David Gans

David Gans 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).

  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING STRIAE DISTENSAE
    Publication number: 20220257683
    Abstract: A method of treating fine lines or wrinkles in a person's skin or treating a person's sagging or loose skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle or to sagging or loose skin an effective amount of a topical composition comprising a Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, a Peucedanum graveolens extract, and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, wherein the combination reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle, increases skin elasticity, or increases skin firmness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Geetha KALAHASTI, Shona BURKES, David GAN
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN FIRMING SKIN
    Publication number: 20220249359
    Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of loose, sagging, or flaccid skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition that includes 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel extract, 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % dill extract, 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, and 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % Croton lechleri extract or Morus alba fruit extract. Topical application of the composition can increase elastin expression, increase elastin secretion, or increase elastin fiber formation in the skin in need thereof, and the appearance of loose, sagging, or flaccid skin can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Geetha KALAHASTI, Michelle HINES, David GAN, Tiffany CARLE
  • TOPICAL COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20220241185
    Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of dark circles in a periorbital area of a person's face is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the dark circles a composition comprising an extract of Opuntia ficus-indica to reduce the appearance of the dark circles in the periorbital area of the person's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Michelle HINES, Geetha KALAHASTI, Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING BOTANICAL EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20220241183
    Abstract: A method of administering a composition that includes an extract of Brachychiton acerifolius to a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying the composition to the person's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • Cosmetic composition
    Patent number: 11400043
    Abstract: Methods of use and compositions useful for reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, inhibiting anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, Il-8, TNF-?, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The compositions can additionally reduce or mitigate unwanted side effects shown in other retinol products such as erythema or redness in skin, skin dryness, peeling or flaking of skin, and/or skin irritation including without limitation, burning, stinging, itching, or tingling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Geetha Kalahasti, Patricia Jacoby, Milagros Sanchez, Shona Burkes-Henderson, David Gan
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 11389391
    Abstract: A method comprising topically applying to facial skin a composition comprising an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Nymphoides peltatum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Cosmetic compositions and methods for their use in firming skin
    Patent number: 11389392
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of Argania spinosa kernel extract, dill extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, and Croton lechleri extract and/or Morus alba fruit extract. This combination can be used to create topical skin compositions that reduce the appearance of loose, sagging, and/or flaccid skin, and/or improve facial contouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Geetha Kalahasti, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Tiffany Carle
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20220218594
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of improving a condition or appearance of skin. The method can include applying to skin an effective amount of a topical skin composition comprising tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, and tocopherol or tocopherol acetate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Milagros SANCHEZ, David GAN
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20220218573
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used in cosmetic applications. The composition can include an effective amount of a Centella asiatica stem cells to reduce the activity of hyaluronidase in skin, an effective amount of tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylamino butyric urea trifluoroacetate or Alpinia galanga leaf extract to promote the production of hyaluronic acid in skin, an effective amount of tripeptide-1 to promote the production of fibronectin and laminin in skin, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • Cosmetic formulation
    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
  • Methods and compositions for treating striae distensae
    Patent number: 11344595
    Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles or increasing skin elasticity or skin firmness is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle or to sagging or loose skin an effective amount of a topical composition comprising a combination of vegetable amino acids from navy bean, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract, and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. The combination can reduce the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle, increases skin elasticity, or increases skin firmness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Geetha Kalahasti, Shona Burkes, David Gan
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising botanical extracts
    Patent number: 11331262
    Abstract: A method of treating skin by reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) activity or matrix metalloproteinase enzyme (MMP-1) activity in a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying a composition that includes an effective amount of an extract of Brachychiton acerifolius to the person's skin to reduce TNF-? activity or MMP-1 activity in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • INSTANT EFFECT EYE CREAM
    Publication number: 20220133622
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating skin around an eye area of a face. The method entails applying a composition that includes a unique combination of rheology-modifying agents that efficiently maintains active agents in suspension. The composition exhibits pleasing skin feel, softens skin, and attracts and retains moisture while maintaining these desirable properties over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michael FRUSHOUR, David GAN, Katie GRALTON
  • TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20220096346
    Abstract: A method of reducing oxidative damage of skin is disclosed. The method includes applying to oxidant damaged skin a topical composition comprising oligopeptide-1 and niacinamide, wherein the combination of oligopeptide-1 and niacinamide reduces oxidative damage in the skin, and wherein the oligopeptide-1 includes the sequence of caprooyl-Gly-His-Lys-Lys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Michael FRUSHOUR, David GAN, Geetha KALAHASTI, Patricia JACOBY
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220054369
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of cellulite, improving the texture of skin, or reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle in skin that has cellulite, rough skin texture, or a fine line or wrinkle, the method comprising topically applying a composition to the skin that includes effective amounts of caffeine, escin, and an extract from Ascophyllum nodosum, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of cellulite, improves the texture of the skin, or reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • SKIN LIGHTENING COMPOSTIONS
    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
  • TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210386646
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful to reduce dark spots, age spots, and/or unwanted pigmentation of skin. The composition includes a combination of niacinamide, phytic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chondrus crispus extract, and a combination of Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, and Psidium guajava (guava) fruit extract. The composition is effective to reduce dark spots, age spots, and/or unwanted pigmentation of skin. The composition is effective to inhibit tyrosinase and/or Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma (PPAR-?) activity. The composition is further effective to reduce melanin content in skin, particularly dark skin, in some instances by at least 30%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David GAN, Tiffany CARLE
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20210386658
    Abstract: Methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin, conditioning skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, increasing anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, Il-8, TNF-?, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Rosmarinus officianalis leaf extract, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Moms alba fruit extract, and Porphyridium cruentum extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Michael FRUSHOUR, Geetha KALAHASTI, David GAN
  • SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20210379409
    Abstract: A topical skin care composition including an effective amount of palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, retinol, and a base that includes botanical oils is disclosed. The botanical oils include sesame oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, jojoba oil, and Macadamia ternifolia nut oil. The topical skin care composition is anhydrous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Dawn BURKE-COLVIN, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • Cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 11185492
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use for cosmetic applications. The composition can include tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, and tocopherol, ascorbic acid. The composition can further include vegetable amino acids. An effective amount of the composition can be applied on skin to stimulate collagen production and lysyl oxidase activity, inhibit tyrosinase, inhibit melanogenesis and/or COX-1 activity, and inhibit the matrix metalloproteinase enzyme activity in skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Milagros Sanchez, David Gan