Patents by Inventor Geetha KALAHASTI

Geetha KALAHASTI 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: 20210186856
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, moisturize skin, lighten skin, reduce inflammation, increase skin firmness, or increase skin elasticity. The composition can include 20 wt. % to 45 wt. % light mineral oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5% wt. % Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel oil. 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % hybrid sunflower oil, 0.01 wt. % to 5 wt. % Crambe abyssinica seed oil, and 0.01 wt. % to 5% w/w of Daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Edward Chadwick, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Patent number: 11033487
    Abstract: A method for reducing the appearance of a skin pore in skin of a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin pore a composition comprising effective amount of Albizia julibrissin bark extract, and hydrolyzed soy flour, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of the size of the skin pore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Van Pelt
  • Publication number: 20210169774
    Abstract: Methods of use and compositions useful for reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, inhibiting anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, Il-8, TNF-?, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The compositions can additionally reduce or mitigate unwanted side effects shown in other retinol products such as erythema or redness in skin, skin dryness, peeling or flaking of skin, and/or skin irritation including without limitation, burning, stinging, itching, or tingling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Geetha KALAHASTI, Patricia JACOBY, Milagros SANCHEZ, Shona BURKES-HENDERSON, David GAN
  • Publication number: 20210146168
    Abstract: A method of reducing oxidative damage in skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising 0.01% w/w to 5% w/w of Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, 0.01% w/w to 1% of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, and a skin conditioning agent including 0.001% w/w to 5% w/w of methyldihydrojasmonate or 0.0001% w/w to 1% w/w of panthenol, to reduce oxidative damage in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
  • Patent number: 10952948
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful to cleanse, exfoliate, smooth, moisturize, hydrate, and/or improve the appearance and/or condition of skin and/or hair using a composition including shea butter, PEG-50 shea butter, and/or hydrated silica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Publication number: 20210069075
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating inflamed skin of a periorbital area of a person's face. The method can include topically applying to inflamed skin a composition comprising an oil extract of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna, Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or a combination thereof, to reduce inflammation in skin cells of the periorbital area of the person's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Michelle HINES, Geetha KALAHASTI, Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN
  • Publication number: 20210045977
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to a peron's skin a composition comprising 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a hydrolyzed algae extract comprising exopolysaccharides from Halymenia durvillei, and 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide synthesized by Vibrio alginolyticus, wherein at least one of skin permeability is decreased, filaggrin production is increased, skin moisture is increased, occludin production is increased, or TNF? production is inhibited in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Bob FOLEY, Julia COLLIER, Wanli ZHAO, Geetha KALAHASTI
  • Patent number: 10912956
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract and Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, useful as antioxidants and/or inhibiting TNF-? expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
  • Patent number: 10881604
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, moisturize skin, lighten skin, reduce inflammation, increase skin firmness, or increase skin elasticity. The composition can include 20 wt. % to 45 wt. % light mineral oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5% wt. % Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel oil. 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % hybrid sunflower oil, 0.01 wt. % to 5 wt. % Crambe abyssinica seed oil, and 0.01 wt. % to 5% w/w of Daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Chadwick, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Patent number: 10869821
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to a peron's skin a composition comprising 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a hydrolyzed algae extract comprising exopolysaccharides from Halymenia durvillei, and 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide synthesized by Vibrio alginolyticus, wherein at least one of skin permeability is decreased, filaggrin production is increased, skin moisture is increased, occludin production is increased, or TNF? production is inhibited in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Bob Foley, Julia Collier, Wanli Zhao, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Patent number: 10870022
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use for reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) and/or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production in skin cells by topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising an effective amount of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna, Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or both, or extracts thereof, to reduce TNF-? or VEGF production in skin cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Geetha Kalahasti, Tiffany Florence, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20200330361
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used individually or in combination. The compositions have the ability to treat a wide range of skin and skin conditions, and particularly men's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Ricky MENDOZA, Barbara DURKEE, Greg NORMAN, Geetha KALAHASTI
  • Publication number: 20200297600
    Abstract: A method of reducing oxidative damage of skin is described. The method can include applying to oxidant damaged skin a topical composition that includes encapsulated resveratrol, oligopeptide-1, and niacinamide, wherein the combination of encapsulated resveratrol, oligopeptide-1, and niacinamide reduces oxidative damage in the skin, and wherein the oligopeptide-1 comprises the sequence of caprooyl-Gly-His-Lys-Lys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Michael Frushour, David Gan, Geetha Kalahasti, Patricia Jacoby
  • Publication number: 20200281844
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), PEG-50 shea butter, glycerin, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, Prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, sodium lauryl sulfate, lauramidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, glycerin, and polyquaternium-7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Lisha VanPelt, Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti, Lee Vickers
  • Publication number: 20200276104
    Abstract: A particular composition of the present disclosure is designed to work as a topical composition. The composition relies on a unique combination of any one of, any combination of, or all of Brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols, Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, and a combination of peptides and polypeptides. The compositions are useful for moisturizing and conditioning the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Patricia JACOBY, David GAN, Geetha KALAHASTI
  • Publication number: 20200261531
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of Phoenix dactylifera extract, tea tree oil, Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract, and saccharide isomerate. This combination can be used to create topical skin compositions that reduce rosacea, erythema, and/or inflammation, and inhibit nitric oxide synthase, increase ?2A adrenergic receptor agonist activity, reduce oxidation, increase anti-oxidant capacity of a composition or of skin, inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) production, inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production, inhibit interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) production, reduce tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) production, increase collagen stimulation, increase lysyl oxidase expression, inhibit matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) activity, increase occludin production, increase filaggrin production, and increase skin moisturization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, David GAN, Geetha KALAHASTI
  • Publication number: 20200246251
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, moisturize skin, lighten skin, reduce inflammation, increase skin firmness, or increase skin elasticity. The composition can include 20 wt. % to 45 wt. % light mineral oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5% wt. % Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel oil. 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 0.1 wt. % to 5 wt. % hybrid sunflower oil, 0.01 wt. % to 5 wt. % Crambe abyssinica seed oil, and 0.01 wt. % to 5% w/w of Daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Edward Chadwick, Geetha Kalahasti
  • Patent number: 10722436
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for a topical composition comprising encapsulated resveratrol, oligopeptide-1, niacinamide, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Prunus mume extract, algae extract, malachite extract, adenosine, and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Michael Frushour, David Gan, Geetha Kalahasti, Patricia Jacoby
  • Publication number: 20200197296
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for increasing procollagen-1 expression in the skin, increasing lysyl oxidase expression in the skin, inhibiting melanogenesis in the skin, and/or increasing expression of elastin in the skin. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Himanthalia elongata extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Saussurea involucrata extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) callus culture extract, Argania spinosa kernel extract, and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, Geetha Kalahasti, David Gan
  • Patent number: 10682302
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used individually or in combination. The compositions have the ability to treat a wide range of skin and skin conditions, and particularly men's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Mendoza, Barbara Durkee, Greg Norman, Geetha Kalahasti