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).

  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 11524184
    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: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • TOPICAL COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20220362142
    Abstract: A method of treating a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin a composition comprising jojoba oil and an oil extract of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna or Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or a combination thereof, to treat the person's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Michelle HINES, Geetha KALAHASTI, Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN
  • Topical skin compositions for treating wrinkles
    Patent number: 11497697
    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: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: ALLUSTRA TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Wanli Zhao
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20220347084
    Abstract: A method for topically applying a composition to skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin a composition comprising an aqueous, alcoholic, aqueous-alcoholic, or oil-soluble plant extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20220305299
    Abstract: A topical skin care composition including an effective amount of palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, retinol, and a base that includes botanical oils is disclosed. The botanical oils include sesame oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, jojoba oil, and Macadamia ternifolia nut oil. The topical skin care composition is anhydrous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn BURKE-COLVIN, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20220296496
    Abstract: A method comprising topically applying to skin a composition comprising an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Ipomoea batatas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • COSMETIC FORMULATION
    Publication number: 20220287955
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of applying a topical skin composition to skin. The composition can include hydrolyzed algin, and Linum usitatissiumum seed extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN, Barbara DURKEE
  • Topical cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 11419815
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating inflamed skin of a periorbital area of a person's face. The method can include topically applying to inflamed skin a composition comprising an oil extract of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna, Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or a combination thereof, to reduce inflammation in skin cells of the periorbital area of the person's face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Geetha Kalahasti, Tiffany Florence, David Gan
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 11419810
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating skin. The method can include topically applying to skin a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, aqueous-alcoholic, or oil-soluble extract from Condurango, wherein the Condurango extract reduces oxidation in the skin, reduces tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) activity in the skin, or reduces matrix metalloprotease (MMP) 3 activity in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN FIRMING SKIN
    Publication number: 20220249359
    Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of loose, sagging, or flaccid skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition that includes 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % Argania spinosa kernel extract, 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % dill extract, 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, and 0.0001 wt. % to 10 wt. % Croton lechleri extract or Morus alba fruit extract. Topical application of the composition can increase elastin expression, increase elastin secretion, or increase elastin fiber formation in the skin in need thereof, and the appearance of loose, sagging, or flaccid skin can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Geetha KALAHASTI, Michelle HINES, David GAN, Tiffany CARLE
  • TOPICAL COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20220241185
    Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of dark circles in a periorbital area of a person's face is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the dark circles a composition comprising an extract of Opuntia ficus-indica to reduce the appearance of the dark circles in the periorbital area of the person's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Michelle HINES, Geetha KALAHASTI, Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING BOTANICAL EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20220241183
    Abstract: A method of administering a composition that includes an extract of Brachychiton acerifolius to a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying the composition to the person's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 11389391
    Abstract: A method comprising topically applying to facial skin a composition comprising an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Nymphoides peltatum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Cosmetic compositions and methods for their use in firming skin
    Patent number: 11389392
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of Argania spinosa kernel extract, dill extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, and Croton lechleri extract and/or Morus alba fruit extract. This combination can be used to create topical skin compositions that reduce the appearance of loose, sagging, and/or flaccid skin, and/or improve facial contouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Geetha Kalahasti, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Tiffany Carle
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20220218573
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used in cosmetic applications. The composition can include an effective amount of a Centella asiatica stem cells to reduce the activity of hyaluronidase in skin, an effective amount of tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylamino butyric urea trifluoroacetate or Alpinia galanga leaf extract to promote the production of hyaluronic acid in skin, an effective amount of tripeptide-1 to promote the production of fibronectin and laminin in skin, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • Cosmetic formulation
    Patent number: 11376210
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of applying a topical skin composition to skin. The method can include applying the composition to skin. The composition can include Silybum marianum fruit extract and Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20220151914
    Abstract: A method of treating a skin condition is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin having the skin condition a composition comprising an effective amount of an extract of Diospyros mespiliformis leaf to treat the skin condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising botanical extracts
    Patent number: 11331262
    Abstract: A method of treating skin by reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) activity or matrix metalloproteinase enzyme (MMP-1) activity in a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying a composition that includes an effective amount of an extract of Brachychiton acerifolius to the person's skin to reduce TNF-? activity or MMP-1 activity in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 11266594
    Abstract: A method of treating a skin condition resulting from exposure to pollution or free radicals is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin having the skin condition a composition comprising an effective amount of an extract of Diospyros mespiliformis leaf to reduce oxidative damage in the skin having the skin condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220054369
    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: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN