Patents by Inventor Michele C. Duggan
Michele C. Duggan 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).
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Publication number: 20210379625Abstract: Cleanser dispenser and applicator systems are provided and include a dispenser having an interior and a dispenser opening, a porous barrier disposed within the interior and comprising a meshing sized to prevent or inhibit viscous liquid from passing through the barrier, a removable lid for introducing cleanser into dispenser and through the porous barrier is disposed across the dispenser opening, an applicator body connected to the dispenser such that the dispenser opening is disposed between the interior and the applicator body and provides fluid communication from the interior to the applicator body, a seal operable for opening and closing the dispenser opening such that, when the dispenser opening is opened, the interior of the dispenser fluidly communicates a cleanser mixture to the sponge body, and an activation button for operating the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2020Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: You Body Care LLCInventors: Michele C. DUGGAN, Richard S. CHOMIK, Jason PHILLIPS, Alicia EVANS
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Patent number: 9956432Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing loss of color from color-treated keratin fibers by forming a water-resistant coating on hair comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Kalafsky, Lisa Lamberty, Michele C Duggan
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Patent number: 9408795Abstract: New fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) inhibitors have been identified which are useful for promoting the retention and/or growth of keratin fibers, such as hair of the scalp, hair of the face (moustache, beard, etc.), eyebrows, eyelashes, and the like. The FGFR1 inhibitors may be formulated in effective amounts in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Avon Products IncInventors: Michele C. Duggan, Satish Parimoo, Cheng S. Hwang
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Publication number: 20140024603Abstract: New fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) inhibitors have been identified which are useful for promoting the retention and/or growth of keratin fibers, such as hair of the scalp, hair of the face (moustache, beard, etc.), eyebrows, eyelashes, and the like. The FGFR1 inhibitors may be formulated in effective amounts in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Michele C. Duggan, Satish Parimoo, Cheng S. Hwang
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Patent number: 8568797Abstract: New fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) inhibitors have been identified which are useful for promoting the retention and/or growth of keratin fibers, such as hair of the scalp, hair of the face (moustache, beard, etc.), eyebrows, eyelashes, and the like. The FGFR1 inhibitors may be formulated in effective amounts in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Michele C. Duggan, Satish Parimoo, Cheng Hwang
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Publication number: 20130064905Abstract: New fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) inhibitors have been identified which are useful for promoting the retention and/or growth of keratin fibers, such as hair of the scalp, hair of the face (moustache, beard, etc.), eyebrows, eyelashes, and the like. The FGFR1 inhibitors may be formulated in effective amounts in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Michele C. Duggan, Satish Parimoo, Cheng Hwang
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Publication number: 20120110752Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing loss of color from color-treated keratin fibers by forming a water-resistant coating on hair comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Lisa Lamberty, Robert E. Kalafsky, Michele C. Duggan
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Patent number: 7939489Abstract: There are provided topical compositions and methods for cleaning oil from the skin, nail or hair. The compositions have a vehicle and an effective amount of an oil-absorbing ingredient having an ethylene mixed block copolymer. There is also provided compositions and methods for treating acne, acne-related conditions, acne-prone skin and blemishes.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Arvind Shah, Gopinathan K. Menon, Derrick B. McKie, Vincent T. Polywoda, Christos D. Kyrou, Michele C. Duggan
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Patent number: 7618662Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating loss of subcutaneous fat in the skin, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that stimulate lipid synthesis. The plant extracts are preferably derived from Rhinacanthus nasutus, Humulus scandens, Sesbania grandiflora, Amorphophallus campanulatu, Pouzolzia pentandra, and Piper betel, and any combinations thereof. The compositions are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means, to a site in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Avon Products, IncInventors: Michelle D. Hines, Michele C. Duggan, Ralph R. Binetti
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Patent number: 7074420Abstract: There is provided a topical composition and method for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, preventing, ameliorating, treating and/or reducing fine lines and/or wrinkles, without the skin irritation typically associated with topical application of a retinoid. There is also provided a topical composition and method for improving the aesthetic appearance of lips, particularly decreasing the number and/or depth of vertical lip lines. The composition has an effective amount of retinoxytrimethylsilane. Preferably, the composition is applied daily to skin and/or lips. The composition and method are particularly suitable for persons having sensitive skin.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2002Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Michele C. Duggan, Lorraine M. Cowton, John Duffy
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Patent number: 6866856Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, wherein the compositions include limonoid constituents which inhibit acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions of skeletal muscle so as to relax the muscles involved with wrinkling, folding and creasing of skin, e.g., facial movement and expression. The limonoids preferably include the plant alkaloids toosendanin and azadirachtin. The compositions, which also are used to treat hyperhidrosis, are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Michelle Zheng Lu, Robert E. Kalafsky, Michele C. Duggan
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Publication number: 20040127556Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, wherein the compositions include limonoid constituents which inhibit acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions of skeletal muscle so as to relax the muscles involved with wrinkling, folding and creasing of skin, e.g., facial movement and expression. The limonoids preferably include the plant alkaloids toosendanin and azadirachtin. The compositions, which also are used to treat hyperhidrosis, are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Michelle Zheng Lu, Robert E. Kalafsky, Michele C. Duggan
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Publication number: 20040120911Abstract: There are provided topical compositions and methods for cleaning oil from the skin, nail or hair. The compositions have a vehicle and an effective amount of an oil-absorbing ingredient having an ethylene mixed block copolymer. There is also provided compositions and methods for treating acne, acne-related conditions, acne-prone skin and blemishes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Arvind Shah, Gopinathan K. Menon, Derrick B. McKie, Vincent T. Polywoda, Christos D. Kyrou, Michele C. Duggan
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Patent number: 6583184Abstract: There is provided a topical composition for treating and/or preventing skin irritation induced by a retinoid. The composition has comfrey. There is also provided a method for treating and/or preventing skin irritation induced by a retinoid. An effective amount of comfrey is applied to the skin.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventor: Michele C. Duggan
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Publication number: 20030103922Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic composition, preferably a cream, which continually provides a renewable textured surface appearance while in a container. The cosmetic composition has at least one volatile compound, preferably a fluorocarbon, such that the volatile compound expands resulting in expansion of the cream. The cosmetic composition preferably has a viscosity from about 5,000 cps to about 500,000 cps.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2001Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Mark S. Garrison, Michele C. Duggan, Christos D. Kyrou
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Publication number: 20030092675Abstract: There is provided a topical composition and method for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, preventing, ameliorating, treating and/or reducing fine lines and/or wrinkles, without the skin irritation typically associated with topical application of a retinoid. The composition has an effective amount of retinoxytrimethylsilane. Preferably, the composition is applied daily to skin. The composition and method are particularly suitable for persons having sensitive skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2001Publication date: May 15, 2003Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Michele C. Duggan, Lorraine M. Cowton
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Publication number: 20030091607Abstract: There is provided a topical composition and method for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, preventing, ameliorating, treating and/or reducing fine lines and/or wrinkles, without the skin irritation typically associated with topical application of a retinoid. There is also provided a topical composition and method for improving the aesthetic appearance of lips, particularly decreasing the number and/or depth of vertical lip lines. The composition has an effective amount of retinoxytrimethylsilane. Preferably, the composition is applied daily to skin and/or lips. The composition and method are particularly suitable for persons having sensitive skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Michele C. Duggan, Lorraine M. Cowton, John Duffy
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Patent number: 6299889Abstract: Stable cosmetic compositions containing high levels of ascorbic acid, relatively low levels of water, varying levels of polyhydric alcohol, and organic carbonate are disclosed. The compositions may also include monohydric alcohol or hydroxyalkyl cellulose or both. The compositions are homogeneous solutions, and can be adapted to be topically applied to the skin to impart appearance benefits thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1998Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Lorraine M. Cowton, John A. Duffy, Michele C. Duggan