Patents by Inventor Marc K. Ward

Marc K. Ward 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: 20220314479
    Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) shaving system can include a fluorescent shaving cream that fluoresces. The fluorescent shaving cream can include at least one fluorescent substance. The fluorescent substance can be configured to bond to hair to cause the hair to glow with fluorescence when exposed to UV light. Additionally, the system can include at least one UV light. In some aspects, the system can include a shaving device that emits the UV light. In some aspects, the shaving device can be a razor, which includes a razor blade and a handle. The handle can include the UV light mounted thereto. The UV light can be located on the handle and oriented to be directed toward the shaving area of the subject being shaved. In some aspects, the UV shaving system includes a UV lighted razor including one or more UV light emitters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Kelly E. Thompson, Amanda P. Jensen, Marc K. Ward
  • Patent number: 5128139
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed which comprises a phospholipid mixture and one or more bioactive agents formed into multilamellar liposomes wherein the bioactive agents are bound. Bioactive agents which are particularly suitable to the invention include grapefruit seed extract and Triclosan. A composition for a topical preparation including the multilamellar composition is also disclosed. Methods for preparing the compositions are further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: Nu Skin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Dell G. Brown, Marc K. Ward, H. Craig Dees