Patents by Inventor Grace Riccardi

Grace Riccardi 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 with enhanced color retention for improved skin appearance
    Patent number: 11857658
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition with enhanced water resistance, color intensity and color retention after exposure to water is disclosed herein. The composition comprises a water dispersible film former component, a skin adhesion promoter component, a color enhancer component, and one or more colorants. The synergy of the components contributes to the improved attributes of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Hiu-Ing Donna Hwang, Grace Riccardi
  • Viscous alcohol-containing sunscreen compositions
    Patent number: 9526925
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition that maintains a high and desirable viscosity while having a high amount of alcohol. Suitable thickeners and gelling agents are mixed with the alcohol to achieve this effect. An emulsion stabilizer can also be added. These components can also be combined with a sunscreen. The resulting composition provides benefits such as cooling and desirable skin feel, but is still easily spreadable and viscous enough to function effectively as a sunscreen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Hui-Ing Donna Hwang, Grace Riccardi, Christine M. Popoff
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS WITH ENHANCED COLOR RETENTION FOR IMPROVED SKIN APPEARANCE
    Publication number: 20150342845
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition with enhanced water resistance, color intensity and color retention after exposure to water is disclosed herein. The composition comprises a water dispersible film former component, a skin adhesion promoter component, a color enhancer component, and one or more colorants. The synergy of the components contributes to the improved attributes of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Hiu-Ing Donna Hwang, Grace Riccardi
  • VISCOUS ALCOHOL-CONTAINING SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20130309182
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition that maintains a high and desirable viscosity while having a high amount of alcohol. Suitable thickeners and gelling agents are mixed with the alcohol to achieve this effect. An emulsion stabilizer can also be added. These components can also be combined with a sunscreen. The resulting composition provides benefits such as cooling and desirable skin feel, but is still easily spreadable and viscous enough to function effectively as a sunscreen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: PLAYTEX PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Hui-Ing Donna Hwang, Grace Riccardi, Christine M. Popoff
  • Synergistic preservative systems and their use in topical compositions
    Publication number: 20080226568
    Abstract: A synergistic preservative system having an oil-miscible glycol and an enzymatic composition. The synergistic preservative system demonstrates enhanced anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-microbial efficacy and is free of formaldehyde donors, parabens, ethanols, and isothiazolinones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Ellen Rozsa, Grace Riccardi, Ben Ramirez
  • Moisturizing sunless tanning composition
    Publication number: 20070160548
    Abstract: There is provided a sunless tanning composition having a tanning active system and a moisturizing system. The moisturizing system is oil-free, which mitigates and/or eliminates skin irritation and/or tanning active occlusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Grace Riccardi, Betty Pingol, James Sanogueira, Olga Dueva-Koganov
  • Pearlized cleanser composition with milk protein and aromatherapy and method of making same
    Publication number: 20050143267
    Abstract: A stable, pearlized mild foaming cleanser composition is provided. The cleanser composition has a pearlizing agent, a surfactant system, a moisturizer system, an aromatherapy system and preferably a solvent system. The moisturizer system includes a milk protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Catherine Piterski, Grace Riccardi, Anne Tashjian
  • Cleansing compositions with milk protein and aromatherapy
    Publication number: 20050009716
    Abstract: A mild foaming cleanser composition is provided. The cleanser composition has a surfactant system, a moisturizer system, an aromatherapy system and a solvent system. The moisturizer system further includes a milk protein. In addition, the cleanser composition may also include an emulsifier, preservative, pH adjusting agent, thickening agent, emollient, opacifying agent, fragrance, or any combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Catherine Piterski, Grace Riccardi
  • Cleansing compositions with milk protein and aromatherapy
    Patent number: 6780825
    Abstract: A mild foaming cleanser composition is provided. The cleanser composition has a surfactant system, a moisturizer system, an aromatherapy system and a solvent system. The moisturizer system further includes a milk protein. In addition, the cleanser composition may also include an emulsifier, preservative, pH adjusting agent, thickening agent, emollient, opacifying agent, fragrance, or any combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine A. Piterski, Grace Riccardi
  • Cleansing compositions with milk protein and aromatherapy
    Publication number: 20020177535
    Abstract: A mild foaming cleanser composition is provided. The cleanser composition has a surfactant system, a moisturizer system, an aromatherapy system and a solvent system. The moisturizer system further includes a milk protein. In addition, the cleanser composition may also include an emulsifier, preservative, pH adjusting agent, thickening agent, emollient, opacifying agent, fragrance, or any combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine A. Piterski, Grace Riccardi