Patents by Inventor Dora Dong

Dora Dong 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).

  • Plant based formulations for improving skin moisture, texture, and appearance
    Patent number: 7348034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of ingredients that are useful for improving the appearance, texture and/or moisture of skin. In particular, the formulations of the present invention stimulate collagen, elastin, and lipid synthesis and/or inhibit or minimize the loss of collagen, elastin, and lipids in the skin. Additionally, the formulations of the present invention inhibit matrix metalloproteases, such as MMP-1, MMP-9, collagenase, or elastase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Mary A. Murray, Aaron W. Crawford, David J. Fast, Dora Dong, Michael Huang, Lynne Marie Connor
  • Plant based formulations for improving skin moisture, texture, and appearance
    Publication number: 20060198810
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of ingredients that are useful for improving the appearance, texture and/or moisture of skin. In particular, the formulations of the present invention stimulate collagen, elastin, and lipid synthesis and/or inhibit or minimize the loss of collagen, elastin, and lipids in the skin. Additionally, the formulations of the present invention inhibit matrix metalloproteases, such as MMP-1, MMP-9, collagenase, or elastase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Mary Murray, Aaron Crawford, David Fast, Dora Dong, Michael Huang, Lynne Connor
  • Plant based dietary supplement for improving the duration and quality of sleep
    Publication number: 20060198872
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating insomnia or sleeplessness. The compositions of the present invention comprise jujube extract and at least one of white peony extract, radix polygala extract, and passion flower extract. The extracts used in the compositions of the present invention bind strongly to GABA receptors and work synergistically to shorten the time needed to fall asleep and to improve the quality of sleep by reducing awakenings during sleep and increasing the duration of sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Chioma Ikonte, Dora Dong, Michael Huang, David Fast, Allison Zolnay