Patents by Inventor Eileen A. Higgins

Eileen A. Higgins 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).

  • Cosmetic liquid extractor comprising nonionic polymers
    Patent number: 9681733
    Abstract: Aqueous liquid compositions are provided, which comprise nonionic polymers, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), or combinations thereof, and which are free of or substantially free of salt-forming groups. The aqueous liquids form solid, flexible films after direct application to skin, and the films may be peeled from the skin to remove adhered keratotic plugs from pores of the skin. The compositions are easily applied to skin, without dripping, with fingers, a brush, or other applicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaolan Wei, Santiago Uribe, Desiree Mazich, Eileen A. Higgins
  • Cosmetic Liquid Extractor Comprising Nonionic Polymers
    Publication number: 20140161505
    Abstract: Aqueous liquid compositions are provided, which comprise nonionic polymers, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), or combinations thereof, and which are free of or substantially free of salt-forming groups. The aqueous liquids form solid, flexible films after direct application to skin, and the films may be peeled from the skin to remove adhered keratotic plugs from pores of the skin. The compositions are easily applied to skin, without dripping, with fingers, a brush, or other applicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaolan Wei, Santiago Uribe, Desiree Mazich, Eileen A. Higgins
  • Cosmetic liquid extractor comprising nonionic polymers
    Patent number: 8673279
    Abstract: Aqueous liquid compositions are provided, which comprise nonionic polymers, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), or combinations thereof, and which are free of or substantially free of salt-forming groups. The aqueous liquids form solid, flexible films after direct application to skin, and the films may be peeled from the skin to remove adhered keratotic plugs from pores of the skin. The compositions are easily applied to skin, without dripping, with fingers, a brush, or other applicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaolan Wei, Santiago Uribe, Desiree Mazich, Eileen A. Higgins
  • Cosmetic applicator
    Patent number: 8448650
    Abstract: An applicator is provided for applying a composition to a user's eyelashes. The applicator includes an applicator element having a large section, a medium section, and a small section, which are adapted to cover the outer, middle, and inner portions of a user's eyelashes, respectively, with a composition (e.g., mascara). The three sections of the applicator element include bristles sized and spaced in such a way as to facilitate even application of the composition without clumping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Eileen A. Higgins
  • Cosmetic Applicator
    Publication number: 20130104924
    Abstract: An applicator is provided for applying a composition to a user's eyelashes. The applicator includes an applicator element having a large section, a medium section, and a small section, which are adapted to cover the outer, middle, and inner portions of a user's eyelashes, respectively, with a composition (e.g., mascara). The three sections of the applicator element include bristles sized and spaced in such a way as to facilitate even application of the composition without clumping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Eileen A. Higgins
  • Cosmetic Liquid Extractor Comprising Nonionic Polymers
    Publication number: 20130048004
    Abstract: Aqueous liquid compositions are provided, which comprise nonionic polymers, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), or combinations thereof, and which are free of or substantially free of salt-forming groups. The aqueous liquids form solid, flexible films after direct application to skin, and the films may be peeled from the skin to remove adhered keratotic plugs from pores of the skin. The compositions are easily applied to skin, without dripping, with fingers, a brush, or other applicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Xiaolan Wei, Santiago Uribe, Desiree Mazich, Eileen A. Higgins