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).

  • Publication number: 20210146168
    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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
  • Patent number: 10980731
    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: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Collier, Michael Frushour, Kim Wilson
  • Publication number: 20210085594
    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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Michael FRUSHOUR, Tiffany CARLE
  • Patent number: 10912956
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract and Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, useful as antioxidants and/or inhibiting TNF-? expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Milagros Sanchez, Michael Frushour, Geetha Kalahasti, Lisha Vanpelt
  • Patent number: 10881603
    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, charcoal, and Lonicera japonica leaf extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Tiffany Carle
  • Publication number: 20200337977
    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: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Julia COLLIER, Michael FRUSHOUR, Kim WILSON
  • Publication number: 20200297600
    Abstract: A method of reducing oxidative damage of skin is described. The method can include applying to oxidant damaged skin a topical composition that includes encapsulated resveratrol, oligopeptide-1, and niacinamide, wherein the combination of encapsulated resveratrol, oligopeptide-1, and niacinamide reduces oxidative damage in the skin, and wherein the oligopeptide-1 comprises the sequence of caprooyl-Gly-His-Lys-Lys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Michael Frushour, David Gan, Geetha Kalahasti, Patricia Jacoby
  • Publication number: 20200281844
    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: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Lisha VanPelt, Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti, Lee Vickers
  • Patent number: 10722436
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for a topical composition comprising encapsulated resveratrol, oligopeptide-1, niacinamide, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Prunus mume extract, algae extract, malachite extract, adenosine, and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, Michael Frushour, David Gan, Geetha Kalahasti, Patricia Jacoby
  • Patent number: 10617629
    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: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Lisha VanPelt, Kim Wilson, Geetha Kalahasti, Lee Vickers
  • Publication number: 20190365629
    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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Edward Chadwick, Michael Frushour, Tiffany Carle
  • Patent number: 10434054
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition. The composition can include 50 to 75% by weight of water, 2 to 7% by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride, 2 to 7% by weight of Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, 2 to 7% by weight of Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, 1 to 5% by weight of cetyl alcohol, 1 to 5% by weight of glyceryl stearate, and 0.1 to 2% by weight of beeswax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Collier, Michael Frushour, Kim Wilson
  • Publication number: 20190262253
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition. The composition can include 50 to 75% by weight of water, 2 to 7% by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride, 2 to 7% by weight of Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, 2 to 7% by weight of Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, 1 to 5% by weight of cetyl alcohol, 1 to 5% by weight of glyceryl stearate, and 0.1 to 2% by weight of beeswax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Julia COLLIER, Michael FRUSHOUR, Kim WILSON
  • Publication number: 20190231677
    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: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, Milagros SANCHEZ, Kathlene CUMMINGS, Geetha KALAHASTI, WANLI ZHAO, Lisha VANPELT, Patricia JACOBY, David GAN, Michael FRUSHOUR
  • Patent number: 10328013
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition. The composition can include 60 to 85% by weight of water, 4 to 10% by weight of isodecane, 0.5 to 4% by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride, 0.2 to 3% by weight of dimethicone, 0.2 to 3% by weight of cetyl alcohol, 0.2 to 3% by weight of stearic acid, 0.1 to 2% by weight of arachidyl alcohol, 0.05 to 2% by weight of hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, 0.05 to 2% by weight of behenyl alcohol, 0.05 to 2% by weight of isohexadecane, 0.01 to 1% by weight of arachidyl glucoside, and 0.01 to 1% by weight of acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, polysorbate 60.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Collier, Michael Frushour, Kim Wilson
  • Publication number: 20190183771
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition. The composition can include 60 to 85% by weight of water, 4 to 10% by weight of isodecane, 0.5 to 4% by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride, 0.2 to 3% by weight of dimethicone, 0.2 to 3% by weight of cetyl alcohol, 0.2 to 3% by weight of stearic acid, 0.1 to 2% by weight of arachidyl alcohol, 0.05 to 2% by weight of hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, 0.05 to 2% by weight of behenyl alcohol, 0.05 to 2% by weight of isohexadecane, 0.01 to 1% by weight of arachidyl glucoside, and 0.01 to 1% by weight of acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, polysorbate 60.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Julia COLLIER, Michael FRUSHOUR, Kim WILSON
  • Publication number: 20190175490
    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, charcoal, and Lonicera japonica leaf extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Michael FRUSHOUR, Tiffany CARLE
  • Patent number: 10251828
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anhydrous lip moisturizing composition and a method of use for moisturizing lips. The composition can include 20% to 30% by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride; 12% to 22% by weight of tridecyl trimellitate; 1% to 15% by weight of jojoba esters; 5% to 10% by weight of Helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil; 2% to 10% by weight of microcrystalline wax; and 2% to 10% by weight of beeswax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Collier, Michael Frushour, Kim Wilson
  • Patent number: 10251832
    Abstract: A method for reducing a presence of sebum on skin, reducing an appearance of shiny skin, and reducing an appearance of the size of skin pores, the method comprising topically applying to skin a composition comprising: a navy bean extract comprising amino acids; a combination of an extract of Bambusa vulgaris wendl shoots and charcoal; Lonicera japonica leaf extract; and salicylic acid, wherein topical application of the compositions to the skin reduces the presence of sebum on the skin, reduces the appearance of shiny skin, and reduces the appearance of the size of the skin pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Frushour, Tiffany Carle
  • Publication number: 20190053996
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anhydrous lip moisturizing composition and a method of use for moisturizing lips. The composition can include 20% to 30% by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride; 12% to 22% by weight of tridecyl trimellitate; 1% to 15% by weight of jojoba esters; 5% to 10% by weight of Helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil; 2% to 10% by weight of microcrystalline wax; and 2% to 10% by weight of beeswax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Julia COLLIER, Michael FRUSHOUR, Kim WILSON