Patents by Inventor Lee Vickers

Lee Vickers 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).

  • Topical compositions and methods
    Patent number: 12622866
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Greg Norman, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisha Vanpelt, Wanli Zhao, Barbara Durkee, Lee Vickers, Patricia Jacoby
  • Cosmetic compositions and methods
    Patent number: 12605328
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Lisha Vanpelt, Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti, Lee Vickers
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITION OF STABILIZED RETINOID BY PH BUFFER
    Publication number: 20260047995
    Abstract: Retinoids in cosmetic compositions can degrade over time, thereby diminishing the effectiveness of cosmetic compositions. The present disclosure includes cosmetic compositions that exhibit enhanced retinoid stability. Also disclosed are methods of improving the stability of retinoids in cosmetic compositions. Additives can be used, either alone or in combination, to improve retinoid stability and increase retinoid-containing cosmetic composition shelf life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2025
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Inventors: Lee VICKERS, Phi DOAN, Habte YAYEHYIRAD, Yuan TANG, Tiffany CARLE, Wanli ZHAO, An HUYNH
  • Skincare Formulation with Increased Stability, Delivery and Bioavailability of Vitamin C
    Publication number: 20250099360
    Abstract: A skincare formulation for improving the stability, delivery and bioavailability of vitamin C. The skincare formulation includes active vitamin C derivatives mixed into a carrier base. The active vitamin C derivatives include an effective amount of a hydrophilic vitamin C derivative, a lipophilic vitamin C derivative, and an amphiphilic vitamin C derivative, but exclude L-ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate. A pH of the skincare formulation is greater than 3.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Tatiana Kelly, Lee Vickers
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20240091128
    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: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Michael FRUSHOUR, Lisha VANPELT, Kim WILSON, Geetha KALAHASTI, Lee VICKERS
  • TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20240065966
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, David GAN, Michelle HINES, Lisha VANPELT, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lee VICKERS, Patricia JACOBY
  • Cosmetic compositions and methods
    Patent number: 11826456
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Lisha Vanpelt, Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti, Lee Vickers
  • Topical compositions and methods
    Patent number: 11701322
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Greg Norman, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisha Vanpelt, Wanli Zhao, Barbara Durkee, Lee Vickers, Patricia Jacoby
  • Topical compositions and methods
    Patent number: 11654100
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Greg Norman, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisha Vanpelt, Wanli Zhao, Barbara Durkee, Lee Vickers, Patricia Jacoby
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220339092
    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: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Michael FRUSHOUR, Lisha VANPELT, Kim WILSON, Geetha KALAHASTI, Lee VICKERS
  • Cosmetic compositions and methods
    Patent number: 11369562
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Lisha VanPelt, Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti, Lee Vickers
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200281844
    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: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Lisha VanPelt, Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti, Lee Vickers
  • Cosmetic compositions and methods
    Patent number: 10617629
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Lisha VanPelt, Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti, Lee Vickers
  • TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190290575
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, David GAN, Michelle HINES, Lisha VANPELT, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lee VICKERS, Patricia JACOBY
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS
    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