Patents by Inventor Kathlene Cummings

Kathlene Cummings 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: 20240065967
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to cosmetic compositions and methods that can be used to increase skin hydration, increase adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin, increase antioxidant capacity of skin, reduce glycation of skin, or a combination thereof. In particular, topical application of the compositions to skin increases adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin by at least 10%, increases antioxidant capacity of skin, and/or reduces glycation of skin by at least 50%. In particular, the compositions can include Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower extract, Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed extract, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF), and optionally carnosine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lisha VANPELT, Kathlene CUMMINGS
  • Publication number: 20240009097
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for treating skin, comprising topically applying to the skin of a subject a composition comprising glycerin, butylene glycol, and PEG-32; wherein the skin is treated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventor: Kathlene Cummings
  • Publication number: 20230338258
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for exfoliating skin. In some instances, the compositions comprise sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, acrylates copolymer, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, hydrated silica, sodium chloride, and/or potassium hydroxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Kathlene Cummings, Christie Nandy Backoulou
  • Patent number: 11696888
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to cosmetic compositions and methods that can be used to increase skin hydration, increase adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin, increase antioxidant capacity of skin, reduce glycation of skin, or a combination thereof. In particular, topical application of the compositions to skin increases adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin by at least 10%, increases antioxidant capacity of skin, and/or reduces glycation of skin by at least 50%. In particular, the compositions can include Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower extract, Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed extract, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF), and optionally carnosine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Wanli Zhao, Barbara Durkee, Lisha Vanpelt, Kathlene Cummings
  • Publication number: 20210369596
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to cosmetic compositions and methods that can be used to increase skin hydration, increase adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin, increase antioxidant capacity of skin, reduce glycation of skin, or a combination thereof. In particular, topical application of the compositions to skin increases adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in skin by at least 10%, increases antioxidant capacity of skin, and/or reduces glycation of skin by at least 50%. In particular, the compositions can include Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower extract, Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed extract, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF), and optionally carnosine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lisha VANPELT, Kathlene CUMMINGS
  • Publication number: 20190231677
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions for a topical composition comprising Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract, saccharide isomerate extract, Alteromonas ferment extract and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract. The present invention further relates to methods of using the compositions to improve skin appearance and skin conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, Milagros SANCHEZ, Kathlene CUMMINGS, Geetha KALAHASTI, WANLI ZHAO, Lisha VANPELT, Patricia JACOBY, David GAN, Michael FRUSHOUR
  • Publication number: 20180185268
    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: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Lisha VanPelt, Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti, Kathlene Cummings, Lee Vickers