Patents by Inventor Marianne Elliott

Marianne Elliott 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).

  • Breath freshening lipstick
    Patent number: 6383475
    Abstract: A lipstick is provided for freshening the breath and reducing oral malodor. These lipsticks are based on a combination of free menthol and a bound menthol substance, the latter being either a complex or an encapsulated form. Most preferred is a menthol complex with beta-cyclodextrin. Further components of the lipstick include lipophilic material such as waxes and usually colorants. Water is advantageously included at levels ranging up to 10% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: FD Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Joel Meyers, Celeste Anne Lutrario, Marianne Elliott, Lee Ann Gallagher
  • Breath refreshening lipstick
    Patent number: 6290940
    Abstract: A lipstick is provided for freshening the breath and reducing oral malodor. These lipsticks utilize an antibacterial agent in combination with menthol as the active components. Most preferred as the antibacterial agent are zinc salts, especially zinc citrate. Further components of the lipstick include a lipophilic material such as waxes and usually colorants. Water may be included at levels ranging up to about 25% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: FD Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Joel Meyers, Celeste Anne Lutrario, Marianne Elliott, Lee Ann Gallagher
  • Color cosmetic composition
    Patent number: 5340569
    Abstract: A powdered molded color cosmetic composition, especially a blush formulation, is provided that includes an ultrafine boron nitride and a magnesium fatty acid salt, the combination being held in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Marianne Elliott, Lee A. Gallagher, Caridad Hechavarria
  • Color cosmetic composition
    Patent number: 5283062
    Abstract: A powdered color cosmetic composition, especially an eye shadow, is provided that includes a powdered nylon having average particle size ranging from about 1 to 10 microns and an ultrafine powdered boron nitride, the combination being held in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Marianne Elliott, Caridad Hechavarria
  • Surface cleaner/polish compositions and a process for the preparation thereof
    Patent number: 5057152
    Abstract: This invention relates to surface cleaner/polish compositions comprising (i) a volatile liquid carrier selected from water, a monohydroxy alcohol having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms and mixtures thereof, and (ii) a crystalline aluminosilicate selected from Zeolite A, Zeolite X, Zeolite, Y, Zeolite P and mixtures thereof as an abrasive material, wherein said crystalline aluminosilicate has a particle size distribution sufficient to (a) provide enhanced wettability properties, (b) provide enhanced dispersion stability, (c) provide enhanced anti-fogging properties, (d) reduce or eliminate residual filming, and/or (e) reduce or eliminate dust during surface removal. This invention also relates to a process for preparation of the surface cleaner/polish compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Bonita K. Marcus, Anthony J. Gioffre, Marianne Elliott