Patents by Inventor Giovana Sandstrom

Giovana Sandstrom 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).

  • Optical blurring pigment composition suitable for use in cosmetics
    Patent number: 9968525
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a gel system made from a combination of a fractal network of nanoparticles and translucent macroscopic particles, titanium dioxide and other color pigments is disclosed. The compositions are capable of forming an effective film on the biological surface such as skin to blurring fine lines and wrinkles while retaining a natural look of the skin as a consequence of synergy between the fractal particles, the macroscopic particles, titanium dioxide and color pigments. Also disclosed methods for their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Ajay G. Dingley, Michael J. Fair, John R. Glynn, Jr., Giovana A. Sandstrom
  • 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
  • Transfer resistant cosmetic
    Patent number: 9050474
    Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions comprising acrylate film forming polymers and an surface-treated colorants which exhibit an improved or synergistic reduction in their propensity to transfer or rub of during wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc
    Inventor: Giovana A. Sandstrom
  • 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
  • Transfer Resistant Cosmetic
    Publication number: 20140004162
    Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions comprising acrylate film forming polymers and an surface-treated colorants which exhibit an improved or synergistic reduction in their propensity to transfer or rub of during wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Giovana A. Sandstrom
  • Low Flash Point Lip Composition Containing Solvents of Varying Evaporation Rates
    Publication number: 20120269754
    Abstract: Described herein is a cosmetic composition comprising a mixture of volatile solvents with varying evaporation rates, wherein at least two of the volatile solvents are in combination with a film former. A single application of a cosmetic composition as described herein provides transfer resistance, long wear, and comfort and as such, may be used in lipsticks, lip glosses, mascara, hair care products, and other such cosmetics for which transfer resistance, long wear and comfort are desired properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Giovana A. Sandstrom, John R. Glynn, JR., Prithwiraj Maitra
  • Transfer Resistant Cosmetic
    Publication number: 20120207801
    Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions comprising acrylate film forming polymers and an surface-treated colorants which exhibit an improved or synergistic reduction in their propensity to transfer or rub of during wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Giovana A. Sandstrom
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Optical Blurring Pigment Composition Suitable for Use in Cosmetics
    Publication number: 20100266647
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a gel system made from a combination of a fractal network of nanoparticles and translucent macroscopic particles, titanium dioxide and other color pigments is disclosed. The compositions are capable of forming an effective film on the biological surface such as skin to blurring fine lines and wrinkles while retaining a natural look of the skin as a consequence of synergy between the fractal particles, the macroscopic particles, titanium dioxide and color pigments. Also disclosed methods for their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Ajay G. Dingley, Michael J. Fair, John R. Glynn, JR., Giovana A. Sandstrom
  • Aqueous cosmetic coloring and gloss compositions having film formers
    Patent number: 7323162
    Abstract: There is provided an aqueous cosmetic composition. The composition has an amount of a water-resistant film former and an amount of an oil-resistant film former effective to impart resistance to both water and oil when applied to the lip and/or skin. A preferred composition is a lip coloring and gloss product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Shari R. Martin, Giovana A. Sandstrom, Jason N. Rothouse, Glen T. Anderson, Alan Letton, Hung-Ta Lin, Tao Zheng
  • Long wear topical composition having improved glossy appearance
    Publication number: 20060134035
    Abstract: There are provided compositions and methods for imparting a long-wear and glossy effect to skin, lips, eyelashes, hair, and/or fingernails and toenails. The composition has hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene and a liquid gloss agent having a refractive index of at least 1.47. Preferably, the composition has phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, and is in a lipstick, a lip gloss, a mascara, an eye shadow, and/or a nail enamel composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Tao Zheng, Giovana Sandstrom
  • Topical use of post-application expanding cosmetic composition
    Publication number: 20060088486
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for imparting to the lips the appearance of more fullness and to the skin, particularly the face, the masking of surface irregularities, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and blemishes, by applying thereto a post-application expanding composition. The composition comprises one or more surfactants, a solvent for the surfactant(s), a volatile agent, a film forming agent and, optionally, a colorant, preferably a pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: William McNamara, Derrick McKie, John Kurek, Giovana Sandstrom
  • Aqueous cosmetic coloring and gloss compositions having film formers
    Publication number: 20040126346
    Abstract: There is provided an aqueous cosmetic composition. The composition has an amount of a water-resistant film former and an amount of an oil-resistant film former effective to impart resistance to both water and oil when applied to the lip and/or skin. A preferred composition is a lip coloring and gloss product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Shari R. Martin, Giovana A. Sandstrom, Jason N. Rothouse, Glen T. Anderson