Patents by Inventor Michael Frushour

Michael Frushour 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).

  • Patent number: 12337056
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, moisturizing skin, promoting hydration, strengthening and repairing skin, reducing inflammation and redness, reducing oxidizing agents, protecting against pollution, reducing skin desquamation, reducing skin roughness, increasing skin lubricity, improving skin barrier function, and firming and conditioning skin. The composition includes a combination of one or more of saccharide isomerate, sodium carrageenan, sea salt, and sodium hyaluronate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Edward Chadwick, Michael Frushour, Tiffany Carle
  • Publication number: 20250127708
    Abstract: Methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin, conditioning skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, increasing anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, Il-8, TNF-?, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Rosmarinus officianalis leaf extract, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Morus alba fruit extract, and Porphyridium cruentum extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Michael FRUSHOUR, Geetha KALAHASTI, David GAN
  • Patent number: 12233151
    Abstract: A method for reducing a presence of sebum on skin, reducing an appearance of shiny skin, or reducing an appearance of the size of skin pores, the method comprising topically applying to skin a composition comprising an extract of Bambusa vulgaris wendl shoots, Lonicera japonica leaf extract, and charcoal, wherein topical application of the composition to the skin reduces the presence of sebum on the skin, reduces the appearance of shiny skin, or reduces the appearance of the size of the skin pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Tiffany Carle
  • Publication number: 20240390262
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions for a topical composition comprising Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract, saccharide isomerate extract, Alteromonas ferment extract and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract. The present invention further relates to methods of using the compositions to improve skin appearance and skin conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, Milagros SANCHEZ, Kathlene CUMMINGS, Geetha KALAHASTI, Wanli ZHAO, Lisha VANPELT, Patricia JACOBY, David GAN, Michael FRUSHOUR
  • Patent number: 12115243
    Abstract: Methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin, conditioning skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, increasing anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, 11-8, TNF-?, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Rosmarinus officianalis leaf extract, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Morus alba fruit extract, and Porphyridium cruentum extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20240157177
    Abstract: A method of treating oxidative damaged skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to oxidative damaged skin a composition comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract and Aloe barbadensis leaf and extract, wherein topical application of the composition reduces oxidative damage in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ, Maria Milagros SANCHEZ, Michael FRUSHOUR, Geetha KALAHASTI, Lisha VANPELT
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11918833
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, and methyldihydrojasmonate or panthenol, wherein topical application of the composition treats the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
  • Publication number: 20240033202
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition. The composition can include water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, and beeswax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Julia COLLIER, Michael FRUSHOUR, Kim WILSON
  • Publication number: 20230414485
    Abstract: Methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin, conditioning skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, increasing anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, 11-8, TNF-?, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Rosmarinus officianalis leaf extract, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Morus alba fruit extract, and Porphyridium cruentum extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Michael FRUSHOUR, Geetha KALAHASTI, David GAN
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11707427
    Abstract: The current disclosure relates to a combination of ingredients including Plumeria alba (Frangipani) flower extract and salicylic acid. The composition can further contain hydroxyacetophenone, titanium dioxide, and/or carrageenan. This combination of components has been shown to be useful as a cleansing composition that is effective for reducing sebum, increasing clarity of the skin, and for improving the appearance of the skin by reducing shine and pore size. This combination of components has further been shown to be useful for reducing irritation and inflammation in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventor: Michael Frushour
  • Patent number: 11672754
    Abstract: Methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin, conditioning skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, increasing anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, Il-8, TNF-?, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The composition includes a combination of one or more of Rosmarinus officianalis leaf extract, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Morus alba fruit extract, and Porphyridium cruentum extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, David Gan
  • Patent number: 11648194
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition. The composition can include water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, and beeswax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Julia Collier, Michael Frushour, Kim Wilson
  • Publication number: 20230092524
    Abstract: A method for reducing a presence of sebum on skin, reducing an appearance of shiny skin, or reducing an appearance of the size of skin pores, the method comprising topically applying to skin a composition comprising an extract of Bambusa vulgaris wendl shoots, Lonicera japonica leaf extract, and charcoal, wherein topical application of the composition to the skin reduces the presence of sebum on the skin, reduces the appearance of shiny skin, or reduces the appearance of the size of the skin pores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Michael FRUSHOUR, Tiffany CARLE
  • Patent number: 11534391
    Abstract: A method for reducing a presence of sebum on skin, reducing an appearance of shiny skin, or reducing an appearance of the size of skin pores is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin a composition comprising a navy bean extract comprising amino acids, an extract of Bambusa vulgaris wendl shoots, and charcoal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Tiffany Carle
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20220266064
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, and methyldihydrojasmonate or panthenol, wherein topical application of the composition treats the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ, Maria Milagros SANCHEZ, Michael FRUSHOUR, Geetha KALAHASTI, Lisha VANPELT
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11344751
    Abstract: A method of reducing oxidative damage in skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising 0.01% w/w to 5% w/w of Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, 0.01% w/w to 1% of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, and a skin conditioning agent including 0.001% w/w to 5% w/w of methyldihydrojasmonate or 0.0001% w/w to 1% w/w of panthenol, to reduce oxidative damage in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt