Patents by Inventor Gary G. Graves

Gary G. Graves 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 compositions containing di-block, tri-block, multi-block and radial block copolymers
    Patent number: 6827928
    Abstract: The subject-matter of the present invention is a transfer-free composition comprising (a) at least one of a di-block, tri-block, multi-block and/or radial block copolymer and optionally (b) a film former or a mixture of film formers. The composition may comprise any one of a di-block, tri-block, multi-block or radial block copolymer or any mixture or blend of co-polymers. Cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions of the invention result in a film with very good retention, good transfer resistant properties, and which does not migrate over time. The compositions have cosmetic properties which are improved in relation to those of the “transfer free” products of the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Carolyn Caes, Gary G. Graves, Mohamed G. Kanji, Margarita Montes De Oca, Greg Norman, Carl Orr, Paul Thau
  • Aqueous cosmetic composition comprising porous silica particles and at least one humectant
    Publication number: 20040005340
    Abstract: An aqueous composition for the skin, comprising porous silica particles having an oil absorption capacity of at least four times by weight their own weight, at least one humectant, and at least 20% water, wherein the porous silica particles and the at least one humectant are present in a combined amount effective to provide moisturization and oil absorption to the skin. Also, a method for providing moisturization and oil absorption to skin by applying the inventive composition to the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Carolyn Caes, Gary G. Graves
  • Cosmetic compositions containing di-block, tri-block, multi-block and radial block copolymers
    Publication number: 20020110573
    Abstract: The subject-matter of the present invention is a transfer-free composition comprising (a) at least one of a di-block, tri-block, multi-block and/or radial block copolymer and optionally (b) a film former or a mixture of film formers. The composition may comprise any one of a di-block, tri-block, multi-block or radial block copolymer or any mixture or blend of co-polymers. Cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions of the invention result in a film with very good retention, good transfer resistant properties, and which does not migrate over time. The compositions have cosmetic properties which are improved in relation to those of the “transfer free” products of the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Carolyn Caes, Gary G. Graves, Mohamed G. Kanji, Margarita Montes De Oca, Greg Norman, Carl Orr, Paul Thau
  • Cosmetic compositions containing di-block, tri-block, multi-block and radial block copolymers
    Patent number: 6423306
    Abstract: The subject-matter of the present invention is a transfer-free composition comprising (a) at least one of a di-block, tri-block, multi-block and/or radial block copolymer and optionally (b) a film former or a mixture of film formers. The composition may comprise any one of a di-block, tri-block, multi-block or radial block copolymer or any mixture or blend of co-polymers. Cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions of the invention result in a film with very good retention, good transfer resistant properties, and which does not migrate over time. The compositions have cosmetic properties which are improved in relation to those of the “transfer free” products of the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: L'Oreal SA
    Inventors: Carolyn Caes, Gary G. Graves, Mohamed G. Kanji, Margarita Montes de Oca, Greg Norman, Carl Orr, Paul Thau
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING DI-BLOCK, TRI-BLOCK, MULTI-BLOCK AND RADIAL BLOCK COPOLYMERS
    Publication number: 20010007654
    Abstract: The subject-matter of the present invention is a transfer-free composition comprising (a) at least one of a di-block, tri-block, multi-block and/or radial block copolymer and optionally (b) a film former or a mixture of film formers. The composition may comprise any one of a di-block, tri-block, multi-block or radial block copolymer or any mixture or blend of co-polymers. Cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions of the invention result in a film with very good retention, good transfer resistant properties, and which does not migrate over time. The compositions have cosmetic properties which are improved in relation to those of the “transfer free” products of the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Publication date: July 12, 2001
    Inventors: CAROLYN CAES, GARY G. GRAVES, MOHAMED G. KANJI, MARGARITA MONTES DE OCA, GREG NORMAN, CARL ORR, PAUL THAU
  • Fast drying nail enamel composition and method
    Patent number: 5972095
    Abstract: A nail enamel based on a solvent mixture of nitrocellulose, and plasticizer(s) is made faster drying by incorporating a particular class of vinyl-silicone copolymers. Trapping of bubbles in the dried enamel is avoided by incorporating a dimethicone anti-foaming agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Maybelline Cosmetics Corporation
    Inventors: Gary G. Graves, Terry C. Jacks
  • Fast drying nail enamel composition and method
    Patent number: 5766332
    Abstract: A nail enamel based on a solvent mixture of nitrocellulose, and plasticizer(s) is made faster drying by incorporating a particular class of vinyl-silicone copolymers. Trapping of bubbles in the dried enamel is avoided by incorporating a dimethicone anti-foaming agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Maybelline, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary G. Graves, Terry C. Jacks
  • Fast drying nail enamel composition and method
    Patent number: 5688494
    Abstract: A nail enamel based on a solvent mixture of nitrocellulose, and plasticizer(s) is made faster drying by incorporating a particular class of vinyl-silicone copolymers. Trapping of bubbles in the dried enamel is avoided by incorporating a dimethicone anti-foaming agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Maybelline, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary G. Graves, Terry C. Jacks