Patents by Inventor Ernest S. Curtis

Ernest S. Curtis 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 composition containing novel fractal particle-based gels
    Patent number: 9561163
    Abstract: A method of instantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and skin imperfections while smoothing the skin, which comprises applying a cosmetic composition comprising a fractal particle based gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven E. Brown, Ernest S. Curtis
  • Cosmetic Composition Containing Novel Fractal Particle-Based Gels
    Publication number: 20160067157
    Abstract: A method of instantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and skin imperfections while smoothing the skin, which comprises applying a cosmetic composition comprising a fractal particle based gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Steven E. Brown, Ernest S. Curtis
  • Cosmetic composition containing novel fractal particle based gels having improved optical properties
    Patent number: 8603505
    Abstract: A method of instantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and skin imperfections while smoothing the skin, which comprises applying a cosmetic composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a fractal particle based gel and refractive index matching polymers with respect to at least one of the fractal particles. The composition of the invention provides both optical blurring and skin smoothing effect on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Brown, Ernest S. Curtis
  • Colored cosmetic compositions with pearlescent and color pigment blends
    Patent number: 7628998
    Abstract: There is provided compositions and methods for providing a natural appearance, healthy glow, and other aesthetic benefits to the skin. One composition has a shade-matched pearlescent component. Another composition has a blend of a shade-matched pearlescent component and a shade-matched pigment component. Preferably, the blend is incorporated into an emulsion, a powder, cream-to-powder cosmetic, a gel, a pomade, a solution, a stick, suspension, or a wet/dry foundation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Arvind N. Shah, Ernest S. Curtis
  • Cosmetic composition containing novel fractal particle based gels having improved optical properties
    Publication number: 20080152680
    Abstract: A method of instantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and skin imperfections while smoothing the skin, which comprises applying a cosmetic composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a fractal particle based gel and refractive index matching polymers with respect to at least one of the fractal particles. The composition of the invention provides both optical blurring and skin smoothing effect on the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Steven E. Brown, Ernest S. Curtis
  • Colored cosmetic compositions with pearlescent and color pigment blends
    Publication number: 20040018161
    Abstract: There is provided compositions and methods for providing a natural appearance, healthy glow, and other aesthetic benefits to the skin. One composition has a shade-matched pearlescent component. Another composition has a blend of a shade-matched pearlescent component and a shade-matched pigment component. Preferably, the blend is incorporated into an emulsion, a powder, cream-to-powder cosmetic, a gel, a pomade, a solution, a stick, suspension, or a wet/dry foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Arvind N. Shah, Ernest S. Curtis
  • Pigmented vitamin C composition
    Patent number: 6576248
    Abstract: There is provided an emulsion having a substantially non-aqueous phase, a substantially aqueous phase, a vitamin C component and a pigment. Such an emulsion is both cosmetically and aesthetically acceptable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Claude Simard, Ernest S. Curtis, Harold E. Pahlck
  • Cosmetic composition for imparting wear resistance and shine
    Patent number: 6303105
    Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic composition having, as film formers, an alkyl cycloalkylacrylate copolymer having C14 to C36 repeating alkyl units, and an ester containing acids derived from rosin. The composition preferably includes a volatile solvent. The composition may include a block copolymer as a third film former. The composition is transfer and wear resistant and maintains a high shine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Arvind N. Shah, Harold E. Pahlck, Ernest S. Curtis
  • Cosmetic composition for the nails and hair
    Patent number: 6267951
    Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic composition having at least two film formers and a plasticizer in a water-in-solvent emulsion. The film formers are (1) alkyl cycloalkylacrylate copolymers having C14 to C36 alkyl repeating units, and (2) esters containing acids derived from rosin. The plasticizer is preferably a block copolymer. The composition is transfer and wear resistant and maintains a high shine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Arvind N. Shah, Ernest S. Curtis, Harold E. Pahlck
  • Wear resistant cosmetics
    Patent number: 6083516
    Abstract: A wear-resistant cosmetic composition including a styrene-ethylene/propylene mixed block copolymer, preferably from about 0.1 weight percent to about 15 weight percent, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The cosmetic composition may also include an alkyl cycloalkylacrylate copolymer, preferably from about 0.1 weight percent to about 15 weight percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest S. Curtis, Arvind N. Shah, Harold E. Pahlck
  • Method of treating the skin with organic acids in anhydrous microsphere delivery systems
    Patent number: 5962018
    Abstract: There is provided a method of treating skin with a therapeutic, water-soluble organic acid. There is also provided an anhydrous composition containing the water-soluble organic acid is encapsulated into hydrophobic microspheres through which the organic acid can elute in the presence of water is applied to the skin. The composition is wet with water immediately prior to, or after the composition is applied to the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest S. Curtis, Robert Kalafsky, Elinor R. Kaplan
  • Cosmetic powder product
    Patent number: 4820518
    Abstract: A non-pressed cosmetic powder containing hydrophobic inorganic pigments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Assignee: Kolmar Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Murphy, Ernest S. Curtis, Donald D. Horton
  • Nail polish remover
    Patent number: 4485037
    Abstract: The fingernail water removal activity of aqueous acetone based polish removers is lowered by incorporating therein an amine salt of an anionic amidized hydrolyzed collagen, preferably in combination with an acid addition salt of amidized trialkylamine cationic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1984
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest S. Curtis