Patents by Inventor Dawn Burke-Colvin

Dawn Burke-Colvin 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: 20230302302
    Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, firming skin, or hydrating skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, water, glycerin, butylene glycol, disodium EDTA, citric acid, sodium lactate, and a carbomer. Topical application of the composition to the skin reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, firms the skin, or hydrates the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Dawn BURKE-COLVIN, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • Publication number: 20230249008
    Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, firming skin, or hydrating skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, water, glycerin, butylene glycol, disodium EDTA, citric acid, sodium lactate, and a carbomer. Topical application of the composition to the skin reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, firms the skin, or hydrates the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Dawn BURKE-COLVIN, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • Patent number: 11679284
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Patent number: 11596813
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20220305299
    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: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn BURKE-COLVIN, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11123578
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, denatured alcohol, dimethicone, and squalane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20200171332
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, denatured alcohol, dimethicone, and squalane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Patent number: 10434340
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof, an emulsion comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, stearic acid, dimethicone, squalane, mineral oil, and beeswax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20180050224
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof, an emulsion comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, stearic acid, dimethicone, squalane, mineral oil, and beeswax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Patent number: 9833642
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of firming skin or reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles comprising topically applying, to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and a chelating agent, wherein topical application of the composition to the skin firms the skin or reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, and wherein the composition is not a sunless tanning composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • 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: 20150093346
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of firming skin or reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles comprising topically applying, to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and a chelating agent, wherein topical application of the composition to the skin firms the skin or reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, and wherein the composition is not a sunless tanning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Patent number: 8895082
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of firming skin or reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles comprising topically applying, to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and a chelating agent, wherein topical application of the composition to the skin firms the skin or reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, and wherein the composition is not a sunless tanning composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20140234242
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of firming skin or reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles comprising topically applying, to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and a chelating agent, wherein topical application of the composition to the skin firms the skin or reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, and wherein the composition is not a sunless tanning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Patent number: 8691300
    Abstract: Disclosed are topical skin care compositions and methods for their use that include a chemically compatible combination of palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and Euterpe oleracea fruit extract or Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and disodium EDTA, wherein the topical skin care composition is formulated for topical application to skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20120015064
    Abstract: Disclosed are topical skin care compositions and methods for their use that include a chemically compatible combination of palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and Euterpe oleracea fruit extract or Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and disodium EDTA, wherein the topical skin care composition is formulated for topical application to skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Patent number: 8048456
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating skin comprising a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, methylsilanol mannuronate, and Lactobacillus ferment, a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising plant extracts from Punica granatum, Castanea sativa, Gossypium hirsutum, and Euterpe oleracea, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle. The compositions can be substantive in that they can remain on a person's skin during sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20110064832
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating skin comprising a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, methylsilanol mannuronate, and Lactobacillus ferment, a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising plant extracts from Punica granatum, Castanea sativa, Gossypium hirsutum, and Euterpe oleracea, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle. The compositions can be substantive in that they can remain on a person's skin during sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Mary Kay, Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20100260695
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing the appearance of uneven skin tone comprising topically applying to skin having an uneven skin tone a composition comprising a combination of the following extracts: Lactobacillus ferment extract; Helianthus annus (sunflower) seed extract; Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) fruit extract; and Ferula foetida root extract; and dermatologically acceptable vehicle, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of uneven skin tone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, David Gan, Michelle Hines