Patents by Inventor Freda E. Robinson

Freda E. Robinson 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).

  • Methods and compositions for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of hair
    Patent number: 9687437
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of keratin fibers, including hair, and reducing the amount of fly-away strands of hair, particularly in humid conditions, by forming a coating on hair that is resistant to water vapors from the air or surrounding environment. The compositions comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified aluminum oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc
    Inventors: Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom, Kenneth A. Buckridge, Sen Yang, Xiaochun Luo
  • Methods and compositions for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of hair
    Patent number: 9622945
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of keratin fibers, including hair, and reducing the amount of fly-away strands of hair, particularly in humid conditions, by forming a coating on hair that is resistant to water vapors from the air or surrounding environment. The compositions comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom, Kenneth A. Buckridge, Sen Yang, Xiaochun Luo
  • Compositions for imparting hydrophobicity and water repellency to hair
    Patent number: 9005591
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting water repellency to the hair. The compositions generally comprise a first hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction of 0.5 or greater in combination with a second hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction less than 0.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul A. Ranade, Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom
  • Compositions for imparting superhydrophobicity
    Patent number: 8999307
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting water repellency to the hair. The compositions generally comprise a first hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction of 0.5 or greater in combination with a second hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction less than 0.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul A. Ranade, Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom
  • Methods and Compositions for Preventing or Reducing Frizzy Appearance of Hair
    Publication number: 20150093422
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of keratin fibers, including hair, and reducing the amount of fly-away strands of hair, particularly in humid conditions, by forming a coating on hair that is resistant to water vapors from the air or surrounding environment. The compositions comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified aluminum oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom, Kenneth A. Buckridge, Sen Yang, Xiaochun Luo
  • Methods and compositions for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of hair
    Patent number: 8932569
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of keratin fibers, including hair, and reducing the amount of fly-away strands of hair, particularly in humid conditions, by forming a coating on hair that is resistant to water vapors from the air or surrounding environment. The compositions comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified aluminum oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom, Kenneth A. Buckridge, Sen Yang, Xiaochun Luo
  • Use of Glutamide Stabilizers
    Publication number: 20140044663
    Abstract: Fluids are provided which resist phase separation by inclusion of a stabilizing amount of a glutamic acid derivative in the presence of ethanol. The fluids comprise an aqueous discontinuous phase, a silicone oil containing continuous phase, a glutamic acid derivative such as dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, and ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thi N. Do, Freda E. Robinson, Robert E. Kalafsky
  • Use of glutamide stabilizers
    Patent number: 8591871
    Abstract: Fluids are provided which resist phase separation by inclusion of a stabilizing amount of a glutamic acid derivative in the presence of ethanol. The fluids comprise an aqueous discontinuous phase, a silicone oil containing continuous phase, a glutamic acid derivative such as dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, and ethanol. The fluids may be prepared without heating to solubilize the glutamic acid derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thi N. Do, Freda E. Robinson, Robert E. Kalafsky
  • Block copolymer and ester-terminated polyesteramide composition and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8545860
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the preparation of a composition comprising a block copolymer and ester-terminated polyester amide solubilized in a compatible solvent are disclosed. The disclosed compositions are long-lasting, transfer resistant, flexible, and water-proof capable of complexing the active ingredient to provide such benefits. The disclosed compositions are useful for formulating cosmetics, personal care products, cosmeceuticals, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Arvind N. Shah, Freda E. Robinson, Kathy Cruz, David Alan Binder, Prithwiraj Maitra
  • Hair and skin care composition
    Patent number: 8246937
    Abstract: The present invention provides cosmetic compositions that form a durable film or coating on surfaces such as hair or skin. The compositions of the invention comprise one or more anionic silicones and one or more high molecular weight esters, the combination of which provides a durable film. Methods for treatment of hair and skin employing the compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Freda E. Robinson, Kenneth Buckridge, Leona Giat Fleissman
  • Use of Glutamide Stabilizers
    Publication number: 20120164093
    Abstract: Fluids are provided which resist phase separation by inclusion of a stabilizing amount of a glutamic acid derivative in the presence of ethanol. The fluids comprise an aqueous discontinuous phase, a silicone oil containing continuous phase, a glutamic acid derivative such as dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, and ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thi N. Do, Freda E. Robinson, Robert E. Kalafsky
  • Block Copolymer and Ester-Terminated Polyesteramide Composition and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20110150799
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the preparation of a composition comprising a block copolymer and ester-terminated polyester amide solubilized in a compatible solvent are disclosed. The disclosed compositions are long-lasting, transfer resistant, flexible, and water-proof capable of complexing the active ingredient to provide such benefits. The disclosed compositions are useful for formulating cosmetics, personal care products, cosmeceuticals, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Arvind N. Shah, Freda E. Robinson, Kathy Cruz, David Alan Binder, Prithwiraj Maitra
  • Methods and Compositions for Preventing or Reducing Frizzy Appearance of Hair
    Publication number: 20110110992
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of keratin fibers, including hair, and reducing the amount of fly-away strands of hair, particularly in humid conditions, by forming a coating on hair that is resistant to water vapors from the air or surrounding environment. The compositions comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified aluminum oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom, Kenneth A. Buckridge, Sen Yang, Xiaochun Luo
  • Methods and Compositions for Preventing or Reducing Frizzy Appearance of Hair
    Publication number: 20110110991
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of keratin fibers, including hair, and reducing the amount of fly-away strands of hair, particularly in humid conditions, by forming a coating on hair that is resistant to water vapors from the air or surrounding environment. The compositions comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom, Kenneth A. Buckridge, Sen Yang, Xiaochun Luo
  • Compositions for Imparting Hydrophobicity and Water Repellency to Hair
    Publication number: 20110067720
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting water repellency to the hair. The compositions generally comprise a first hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction of 0.5 or greater in combination with a second hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction less than 0.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul A. Ranade, Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom
  • Compositions for Imparting Superhydrophobicity
    Publication number: 20110070180
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting water repellency to the hair. The compositions generally comprise a first hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction of 0.5 or greater in combination with a second hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction less than 0.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul A. Ranade, Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom
  • Hair dyeing composition and method
    Patent number: 7763241
    Abstract: Hair coloring compositions and methods of coloring hair with such compositions for providing a temporary color to the hair are disclosed, which compositions comprise an inorganic colored pigment preferably selected from the group consisting of iron oxides, ultramarines, and mixtures thereof, a nonvolatile dimethicone copolyol, and preferably a cationic deposition aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Steigerwald, Freda E. Robinson, Kenneth A. Buckridge
  • Novel Hair Dyeing Composition and Method
    Publication number: 20090119851
    Abstract: Hair coloring compositions and methods of coloring hair with such compositions for providing a temporary color to the hair are disclosed, which compositions comprise an inorganic colored pigment preferably selected from the group consisting of iron oxides, ultramarines, and mixtures thereof, a nonvolatile dimethicone copolyol component, and preferably a cationic deposition aid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Steigerwald, Freda E. Robinson, Kenneth A. Buckridge
  • Hair care compositions
    Publication number: 20040265258
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based composition comprising a non-emulsifying crosslinked silicone elastomer in an amount effective to decrease the amount of sebum on the hair or scalp. The water-based compositions of the present invention are in non-emulsion form. More preferably, the water-based compositions of the present invention have a suspending agent in an amount effective to suspend the crosslinked silicone elastomer within the water-based composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Freda E. Robinson, Kenneth Buckridge, John A. Duffy