Patents by Inventor Michelle Hines

Michelle Hines 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: 20240108673
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating skin. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising effective amounts of Arctium lappa root extract and Epilobium angustifolium extract to reduce expression of a pro-inflammatory cytokine of IL-8, IL-2, or TNF-? in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Michelle HINES, Tiffany CARLE
  • Publication number: 20240065966
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, David GAN, Michelle HINES, Lisha VANPELT, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lee VICKERS, Patricia JACOBY
  • Publication number: 20240065952
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating skin with a composition comprising an extract from Magnolia officinalis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Jim FALLER, David GAN, Michelle HINES, Lisa MANGOS
  • Patent number: 11911494
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating a fine line or wrinkle in a person's skin, the method comprising topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle a composition comprising an effective amount of Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof that includes oleo gum resin, glycerin, water, and hyaluronic acid or a salt form thereof, wherein topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Wanli Zhao
  • Publication number: 20240050505
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating skin. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising effective amounts of Arctium lappa root extract and Epilobium angustifolium extract to reduce expression of a pro-inflammatory cytokine of IL-8, IL-2, or TNF-? in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Michelle HINES, Tiffany CARLE
  • Publication number: 20240050357
    Abstract: A method for moisturizing a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition that includes an effective amount of an extract from Acacia decurrens, wherein the composition moisturizes skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • Publication number: 20240042244
    Abstract: A method for treating skin of a person in need thereof is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Ficus lacor, wherein the extract from Ficus lacor reduces oxidation in the skin or reduces MMP-1 activity in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • Patent number: 11890369
    Abstract: A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Callicarpa macrophylla, wherein the composition reduces TNF-? activity in skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Publication number: 20240033192
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of cellulite, improving the texture of skin, or reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle in skin that has cellulite, rough skin texture, or a fine line or wrinkle, the method comprising topically applying a composition to the skin that includes effective amounts of caffeine, escin, and an extract from Ascophyllum nodosum, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of cellulite, improves the texture of the skin, or reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • Patent number: 11865202
    Abstract: A method of whitening skin or evening out skin tone is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need of treatment a composition comprising an effective amount of an extract of white navy bean, wherein topical application of the composition whitens skin or evens out skin tone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Patent number: 11865373
    Abstract: A method for treating a person's skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin a composition comprising from 0.001% to 20% by weight of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from a plant extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Patent number: 11865204
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of escin, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, ammonium glycyrrhizate, Centella asiatica extract, hydrolyzed yeast protein, and Calendula officinalis flower extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: David Gan, Tiffany Carle, Michelle Hines, Milagros Sanchez, Patricia Jacoby, Linda Hart
  • Patent number: 11857667
    Abstract: A method for treating the skin of a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to the skin of the subject a cosmetic composition that includes an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract of Silybum marianum and an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract of Momordica grosvenori fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Patent number: 11833240
    Abstract: A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Livistona chinensis, wherein the composition reduces tyrosinase activity or melanin production in the skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Publication number: 20230330007
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of escin, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, ammonium glycyrrhizate, Centella asiatica extract, hydrolyzed yeast protein, and Calendula officinalis flower extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: David GAN, Tiffany CARLE, Michelle HINES, Milagros SANCHEZ, Patricia JACOBY, Linda HART
  • Publication number: 20230302302
    Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, firming skin, or hydrating skin is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, water, glycerin, butylene glycol, disodium EDTA, citric acid, sodium lactate, and a carbomer. Topical application of the composition to the skin reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, firms the skin, or hydrates the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Dawn BURKE-COLVIN, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • Patent number: 11752090
    Abstract: A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Chamaecrista mimosoides, wherein the composition reduces tyrosinase activity in the skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Patent number: 11752089
    Abstract: A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Ficus retusa ssp. nitida, wherein the composition reduces tyrosinase activity or melanin production in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Publication number: 20230277441
    Abstract: A method of treating a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin a composition that includes an extract of Opuntia ficus-indica, water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, butylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol or tocopheryl acetate, disodium EDTA, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, and Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Michelle HINES, Geetha KALAHASTI, Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN
  • Publication number: 20230277426
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating a fine line or wrinkle in a person's skin, the method comprising topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle a composition comprising an effective amount of Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof that includes oleo gum resin, glycerin, water, and hyaluronic acid or a salt form thereof, wherein topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Wanli Zhao