Patents by Inventor Elvin Lukenbach

Elvin Lukenbach 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: 20090149822
    Abstract: The invention features an apparatus for delivering mechanical energy to an expanse of skin, wherein the apparatus includes: (a) a skin-contactable element having a skin-contactable surface, wherein the skin-contactable element includes an agent selected from the group consisting of a benefit agent, an apparatus-enhancing agent, and combinations thereof; (b) a motor; and (c) a transfer member for transferring mechanical energy from the motor to the skin-contactable element in order to provide periodic motion to the skin-contactable surface; wherein the agent is configured to release from the skin contactable element to the expanse of skin upon contacting the skin-contactable surface with the expanse of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Gregory Skover, Curtis Cole, Elvin Lukenbach
  • Publication number: 20080097278
    Abstract: Methods of mitigating effects of aging on skin include a first skin treatment to an expanse of skin, and after a delay, providing a second skin treatment to the same expanse of skin. The skin treatments may include initiating exposure of an expanse of skin to light; terminating the exposure of the expanse of skin to the light after a period, preferably of less than about one hour; and applying a first benefit agent treatment to the expanse of skin after a first delay following the termination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Curtis A. Cole, Elvin Lukenbach, Gregory Skover
  • Publication number: 20070042010
    Abstract: The present invention features compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and the use thereof for treating acne and reducing the appearance of oil or pores on the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Southall, Katharine Martin, Elvin Lukenbach, Binoy Bordoloi, Menas Kizoulis, Apostolos Pappas, Catherine Salemo
  • Publication number: 20070038271
    Abstract: Methods of mitigating effects of aging on skin include a first skin treatment to an expanse of skin, and after a delay, providing a second skin treatment to the same expanse of skin. The skin treatments may include initiating exposure of an expanse of skin to light; terminating the exposure of the expanse of skin to the light after a period, preferably of less than about one hour; and applying a first benefit agent treatment to the expanse of skin after a first delay following the termination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Curtis Cole, Elvin Lukenbach, Gregory Skover
  • Publication number: 20060257335
    Abstract: The present invention features compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and the use thereof for darkening the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Southall, Katharine Martin, Elvin Lukenbach, Binoy Bordoloi, Connie Lin, Richard Scarpa
  • Publication number: 20060193814
    Abstract: The present invention features a method of treating at least one sign of aging on the skin selected from the group consisting of enhancing the elasticity of said skin, enhancing the firmness of said skin, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles or cellulite on the skin, by administering to skin in need of such treatment a composition comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Eduardo Ruvolo, Michael Southall, Binoy Bordoloi, Elvin Lukenbach, Gloria Lukenbach
  • Publication number: 20060193777
    Abstract: The present invention features a method of screening a compound for potential efficacy for the treatment of at least one sign of aging on the skin selected from the group consisting of enhancing the elasticity of said skin, enhancing the firmness of said skin, or reducing the appearance of wrinkles on the skin, said method comprising contacting one or more skin cells with said compound and measuring the ability of said compound to contract said one or more skin cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Southall, Eduardo Ruvolo, Binoy Bordoloi, Katharine Martin, Nikiforos Kollias, Elvin Lukenbach, Gloria Lukenbach
  • Publication number: 20060193818
    Abstract: The present invention features compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and the use thereof for reducing the appearance discoloration or puffiness around the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Southall, Katharine Martin, Elvin Lukenbach, Binoy Bordoloi, Deanna King
  • Publication number: 20060193815
    Abstract: The present invention features compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Southall, Katharine Martin, Phyllis Mitchell, Menas Kizoulis, Neena Tierney, Elvin Lukenbach, Binoy Bordoloi
  • Publication number: 20050148906
    Abstract: The invention features an apparatus for delivering mechanical energy to an expanse of skin, wherein the apparatus includes: (a) a skin-contactable element having a skin contactable surface; (b) a motor; and (c) a transfer member for transferring mechanical energy from the motor to the skin-contactable element in order to provide periodic motion to the skin-contactable surface; wherein the skin-contactable element includes a signaling marker that is adapted to provide a change in a sensation that is discernable to a user after a period of time of operation of the apparatus, and wherein the sensation is selected from a group consisting of tactile, olfactory, thermal, visual, auditory, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Skover, Curtis Cole, Elvin Lukenbach, John Cronin, James Menke, Raymond Hull
  • Publication number: 20050148910
    Abstract: The invention features an apparatus for delivering mechanical energy to an expanse of skin, wherein the apparatus includes: (a) a skin-contactable element having a skin-contactable surface, wherein the skin-contactable element includes an agent selected from the group consisting of a benefit agent, an apparatus-enhancing agent, and combinations thereof; (b) a motor; and (c) a transfer member for transferring mechanical energy from the motor to the skin-contactable element in order to provide periodic motion to the skin-contactable surface; wherein the agent is configured to release from the skin contactable element to the expanse of skin upon contacting the skin-contactable surface with the expanse of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Skover, Curtis Cole, Elvin Lukenbach, David Gubemick, James Menke
  • Publication number: 20050148907
    Abstract: The invention features a method of administering a skin benefit agent to an expanse of skin, wherein the method includes: (a) contacting the expanse of skin with a skin benefit agent; and (b) contacting the skin benefit agent on the expanse of skin with an apparatus having a output power to the skin of greater than about 0.2 W, the apparatus including: a skin-contactable element having a skin-contactable surface; a motor; and a transfer member for transferring mechanical energy from the motor to the skin-contactable element in order to provide periodic motion to the skin-contactable surface; wherein the skin-contactable surface contacts the skin-benefit agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Skover, Raymond Hull, Curtis Cole, Elvin Lukenbach, James Menke
  • Publication number: 20050142093
    Abstract: The invention features a method of administering a skin benefit agent to an expanse of skin, wherein the method includes: (a) contacting the expanse of skin with an apparatus, the apparatus including: (i) a skin-contactable element having a skin-contactable surface; (ii) a motor; and (iii) a transfer member for transferring mechanical energy from the motor to the skin-contactable element in order to provide periodic motion to the skin-contactable surface; and (b) after contacting the expanse of skin with the apparatus has ceased, further contacting the expanse of skin with a benefit agent, wherein the benefit agent is selected from the group consisting of retinoids, copper moieties, skin-firming agents, depigmentation agents, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Skover, Curtis Cole, Elvin Lukenbach
  • Publication number: 20050090422
    Abstract: A self foaming composition comprising: (I) a surfactant mixture comprising (a) at least one anionic surfactant; (b) at least one amphoteric surfactant; and (c) optionally at least one nonionic surfactant; and (II) at least one self foaming agent. The composition is in the form of a liquid crystalline structure and wherein the ratio of (a) to (b) to (c) is selected such that when the surfactant composition is mixed with the self foaming agent a gel consistency is obtained. The cleansing composition is useful in the bath and the shower, as a facial cleanser, and as a shampoo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Elvin Lukenbach, Karine Dupre, Susan Niemiec
  • Publication number: 20050054547
    Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 4 percent to about 8.5 percent of an anionic surfactant; from about 1 percent to about 30 percent of an amphoteric surfactant; and from about 0.1 percent to less than about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer is about 3:1 to about 40:1. The composition is useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Irina Ganopolsky, Joseph Librizzi, Alison Martin, Elvin Lukenbach, Michael Eknoian
  • Publication number: 20050049172
    Abstract: A cleansing composition including a) from about 0.1 percent to about 12.5 percent of an anionic surfactant; and b) from about 0.1 percent to about 8 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) is about 1:1 to about 40:1, and the composition is substantially free of amphoteric surfactants. The composition is useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Elvin Lukenbach, Joseph Librizzi, Irina Ganopolsky, Alison Martin, Michael Eknoian
  • Publication number: 20050049171
    Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 1 percent to about 8 percent of an anionic surfactant; and from about 0.1 percent to about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) is about 1:1 to about 20:1 and wherein the composition is substantially free of non-ionic surfactants. The compositions are useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Alison Martin, Joseph Librizzi, Irina Ganopolsky, Elvin Lukenbach, Michael Eknoian
  • Publication number: 20050049156
    Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 3.5 percent to about 8.5 percent of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1 percent to about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer; and c) from about 1 percent to about 25 percent of a nonionic surfactant, wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) is about 1:1 to about 25:1. The composition is useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Joseph Librizzi, Alison Martin, Irina Ganopolsky, Elvin Lukenbach, Michael Eknoian
  • Publication number: 20050009717
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleansing compositions suitable for use in personal cleansing applications, and in particular make-up removal applications, which impart superior cleansing properties and are comprised of a liquid, water-insoluble propoxylated fatty alcohol, water dispersible components, water, and foaming surfactants. Also disclosed are compositions for effectively depositing various benefit agents into and onto the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Elvin Lukenbach, Catherine Coret
  • Publication number: 20040213754
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of simultaneously cleansing the skin and reducing skin sensitivity and/or skin reactivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Curtis A. Cole, Margaret Aleles, Elvin Lukenbach, Greg Skover, Sylvia Barkovic, Snehal Shah, Blanca Campoblanco, Yohini Appa