Patents by Inventor Michael E. Squires

Michael E. Squires 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).

  • Pigmented cosmetic compositions and method of making same
    Patent number: 5382433
    Abstract: Cosmetic formulations have activatable dormant pigments dispersed in an anhydrous base or vehicle. Shear forces applied to the cosmetic formulation following application to the skin causes activation of the dormant pigment thereby releasing the pigment and giving the original color of the anhydrous base or vehicle renewed intensity or a "long wearing" affect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold E. Pahlck, Shari R. Martin, Michael E. Squires
  • Cosmetic formulation having a palette of color shades renewable by mechanical action
    Patent number: 5320835
    Abstract: Cosmetic formulations have activatable dormant pigments dispersed in an anhydrous base or vehicle. Shear forces applied to the cosmetic formulation following application to the skin causes activation of the dormant pigment thereby releasing the pigment and giving the original color of the anhydrous base or vehicle renewed intensity or a "long wearing" affect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold E. Pahlck, Shari R. Martin, Michael E. Squires