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).

  • Zinc oxide complexes
    Patent number: 8404743
    Abstract: Disclosed are 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: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • GLYCERYL AND GLYCOL ACID COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20120322771
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle on skin comprising topically applying to said fine line or wrinkle 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 reduces the appearance of said fine line or wrinkle on skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Anton A. Mentlik, James Swanzy
  • SUGAR-BASED DISPERSION
    Publication number: 20120225105
    Abstract: Disclosed is a stable anhydrous dispersion comprising a dispersed sugar phase comprising granulated sugar and powdered sugar, wherein the dispersion comprises 55% to 75% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of a combination of granulated sugar and powdered sugar, and a continuous oil phase, wherein the dispersion comprises at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of an oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • Glyceryl and glycol acid compounds
    Patent number: 8258121
    Abstract: A composition comprising a glyceryl salicylate compound and/or a glycol salicylate compound. The compositions can be used to reduce the amount of moisture evaporated from skin, protect the skin from UV light, and treat aged or damaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Anton A. Mentlik, James Swanzy
  • ZINC OXIDE COMPLEXES
    Publication number: 20120130091
    Abstract: Disclosed are 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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventor: James Swanzy
  • GLYCERYL AND GLYCOL ACID COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20110294762
    Abstract: A composition comprising a glyceryl salicylate compound and/or a glycol salicylate compound. The compositions can be used to reduce the amount of moisture evaporated from skin, protect the skin from UV light, and treat aged or damaged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Anton A. Mentlik, James Swanzy
  • Glyceryl and glycol acid compounds
    Patent number: 7932417
    Abstract: A composition comprising a glyceryl salicylate compound and/or a glycol salicylate compound. The compositions can be used to reduce the amount of moisture evaporated from skin, protect the skin from UV light, and treat aged or damaged skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Anton A. Mentlik, James A. Swanzy
  • POLYGLYCEROL/BENZOIC ACID-BASED EMULSIFIER
    Publication number: 20080249195
    Abstract: Disclosed is an emulsifier of formula (I): wherein: R1 through R5 are each independently H, —OH, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy and wherein R9 through R11 are each independently H or an alcohol protecting group; R6 through R8 are each independently H, an alkyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group, an alkoxy group, or an alcohol protecting group; and x and y are each independently an integer from 0 to 50; or a salt or hydrate thereof, provided that if R1 through R5 are all H, x is not 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Anton A. Mentlik, Robert Foley, James Swanzy
  • GLYCERYL AND GLYCOL ACID COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20070269391
    Abstract: A composition comprising a glyceryl salicylate compound and/or a glycol salicylate compound. The compositions can be used to reduce the amount of moisture evaporated from skin, protect the skin from UV light, and treat aged or damaged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: Mary Kay, Inc.
    Inventors: Anton Mentlik, James Swanzy