Patents by Inventor Linda McKenna

Linda McKenna 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).

  • Long-wearing glossy cosmetic composition
    Publication number: 20060257342
    Abstract: A transfer-resistant, single phase aqueous cosmetic composition is provided. The composition contains a water-soluble, film-forming acrylic acid- or methacrylic acid-containing acrylates copolymer and a water-soluble ester. The composition is water- and oil-resistant upon drying on the skin, and exhibits high gloss and long-wearing and transfer-resistant properties. Compositions containing pigment also demonstrate high color intensity. The compositions are useful as eyeliner, mascara, lipgloss, lipliner, and other cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Weilin Mu, Dexin Luo, Linda McKenna, Shahan Nazar, George Stepniewski, Tian Wang
  • Water-based makeup compositions and methods for their preparation
    Patent number: 5846551
    Abstract: Water-based makeup compositions and methods for their preparation are disclosed. The compositions comprise a water-dispersible pigment having a nonionic coating, a lipid vesicle comprising one or more lipid components, and a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier, and possess unusual stability at low pH. A method for the preparation of such water-based makeup compositions is disclosed as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: E-L Management Corp.
    Inventors: Kathleen DaCunha, Linda McKenna, David Chant, Deborah Jennings