Patents by Inventor James Swanzy

James Swanzy 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).

  • Patent number: 12285509
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a glycol di-salicylate or a glycol di-benzoate compound having the following structure: where R is OH or H, n is 1 or 2, and where the composition further includes a glycol mono-salicylate compound or a glycol mono-benzoate compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Anton A. Mentlik, James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 12090219
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of exfoliating a person's skin. The method can include obtaining an apparatus that includes: (a) a water-permeable absorbent material, wherein the water-permeable absorbent material is a sponge, cloth, or mesh which has a first outer surface and a second outer surface; and (b) a composition comprising a plant material, a plant extract, or a combination thereof, wherein the plant material, the plant extract, or the combination thereof comprises salicylic acid, Matricaria recutita extract, and Aloe vera extract. The method can also include contacting the apparatus with water for a sufficient period of time so as to release, solubilize, or release and solubilize the plant material, the plant extract, or the combination thereof to yield a treated apparatus and contacting and cleansing the facial skin with the treated apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Chen, James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 11793737
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising a glycol di-salicylate or a glycol di-benzoate compound having the following structure: where R is OH or H, n is 1 or 2, and where the composition further includes a glycol mono-salicylate compound or a glycol mono-benzoate compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Anton A. Mentlik, James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 11766388
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of cleansing facial skin. The method can include obtaining an apparatus that includes: (a) a water-permeable absorbent material, wherein the water-permeable absorbent material is a sponge, cloth, or mesh which has a first outer surface and a second outer surface; and (b) a composition comprising a plant material, a plant extract, or a combination thereof, wherein the plant material, the plant extract, or the combination thereof comprises Aloe vera extract and a Matricaria recutita (chamomile) extract. The method can also include contacting the apparatus with water heated to 30° C. to 100° C. for a sufficient period of time so as to release, solubilize, or release and solubilize the plant material, the plant extract, or the combination thereof to yield a treated apparatus and contacting and cleansing the facial skin with the treated apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Chen, James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 11725096
    Abstract: A complex formed by a zinc oxide molecule and a molecule comprising an acidic hydrogen is disclosed. The oxygen atom of the zinc oxide molecule is covalently bound to the acidic hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • Publication number: 20220162420
    Abstract: A complex formed by a zinc oxide molecule and a molecule comprising an acidic hydrogen is disclosed. The oxygen atom of the zinc oxide molecule is covalently bound to the acidic hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 11213465
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and methods for its use that is configured to be used to treat various skin conditions. The apparatus includes a water-permeable absorbent material and a plant material comprising a water-soluble skin-active ingredient. The plant material is enclosed within the water-permeable absorbent material, and the water-permeable absorbent material is configured to absorb water and allow the absorbed water to contact the plant material so as to release the active ingredient from the plant material. The active ingredient is then absorbed by the absorbent material, which is then topically applied to skin in need of skin treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Chen, James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 11161963
    Abstract: A complex formed by a zinc oxide molecule and a molecule comprising an acidic hydrogen is disclosed. The oxygen atom of the zinc oxide molecule is covalently bound to the acidic hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 10610465
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and methods for its use that is configured to be used to treat various skin conditions. The apparatus includes a water-permeable absorbent material and a plant material comprising a water-soluble skin-active ingredient. The plant material is enclosed within the water-permeable absorbent material, and the water-permeable absorbent material is configured to absorb water and allow the absorbed water to contact the plant material so as to release the active ingredient from the plant material. The active ingredient is then absorbed by the absorbent material, which is then topically applied to skin in need of skin treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Chen, James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 10435536
    Abstract: A method of vulcanizing rubber is disclosed. The method can include adding to un-vulcanized rubber a complex comprising mercaptobenzothiazole chemically bound to zinc oxide, and vulcanizing the rubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 10052269
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and methods for its use that is configured to be used to treat various skin conditions. The apparatus includes a water-permeable absorbent material and a plant material comprising a water-soluble skin-active ingredient. The plant material is enclosed within the water-permeable absorbent material, and the water-permeable absorbent material is configured to absorb water and allow the absorbed water to contact the plant material so as to release the active ingredient from the plant material. The active ingredient is then absorbed by the absorbent material, which is then topically applied to skin in need of skin treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Chen, James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 10053550
    Abstract: A method of vulcanizing rubber, the method comprising adding to un-vulcanized rubber a complex comprising a disulfide compound having an acidic hydrogen and zinc oxide and vulcanizing the rubber, wherein the oxygen atom of the zinc oxide is covalently bound to the acidic hydrogen of the disulfide compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 10045921
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising a glyceryl di-salicylate or a glyceryl di-benzoate compound having the following structure: where R is OH or H, and where the composition further includes a glyceryl mono-salicylate compound or a glyceryl mono-benzoate compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Anton A. Mentlik, James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 9839589
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and methods for its use that is configured to be used to treat various skin conditions. The apparatus includes a water-permeable absorbent material and a plant material comprising a water-soluble skin-active ingredient. The plant material is enclosed within the water-permeable absorbent material, and the water-permeable absorbent material is configured to absorb water and allow the absorbed water to contact the plant material so as to release the active ingredient from the plant material. The active ingredient is then absorbed by the absorbent material, which is then topically applied to skin in need of skin treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Chen, James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 9657036
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and methods of making said compounds comprising a zinc oxide molecule chemically bound to one or more molecules having an acidic hydrogen, such as an organic acid. The invention also provides compositions comprising such compounds and methods of preparing such compounds. The compounds of the invention may be provided in, for example, topical skin formulations, pharmaceutical compositions, or delivery systems for active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 9545103
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preserving a cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation, the method comprising including a mixture of at least two of the following esters of salicylic acid and glycerin, or salts thereof, in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation in an amount sufficient to reduce or inhibit growth of a microorganism in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: James Swanzy, Leslie Lockhart
  • Patent number: 9375391
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for moisturizing skin comprising topically applying to skin in need of moisturization a composition comprising a glyceryl di-salicylate compound having the following structure: wherein the composition further includes a glyceryl mono-salicylate compound, and wherein the composition moisturizes skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Anton A. Mentlik, James Swanzy
  • Patent number: 9273071
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and methods of making said compounds comprising a zinc oxide molecule chemically bound to one or more molecules having an acidic hydrogen, such as an organic acid. The invention also provides compositions comprising such compounds and methods of preparing such compounds. The compounds of the invention may be provided in, for example, topical skin formulations, pharmaceutical compositions, or delivery systems for active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • Publication number: 20150351391
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preserving a cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation, the method comprising including a mixture of at least two of the following esters of salicylic acid and glycerin, or salts thereof, in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation in an amount sufficient to reduce or inhibit growth of a microorganism in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation:
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: James Swanzy, Leslie Lockhart
  • Patent number: 9089131
    Abstract: Disclosed is a preservative or antimicrobial system, and methods for its use, that includes at least one ester of salicylic acid and glycerin or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: James Swanzy, Leslie Lockhart