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).

  • SKIN LIGHTENING COMPOSTIONS
    Publication number: 20220040070
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of Leontopodium alpinum extract, Halidrys siliquosa extract, vegetable amino acids, niacinamide, hexylresorcinol, Pinus pinaster extract, Betula alba extract, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, hydrolyzed Candida saitoana extract, Lentinus edodes mycelium extract, and/or Opuntia tuna fruit extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: David GAN, Tiffany CARLE, Michelle HINES, Patricia JACOBY, Wanli ZHAO, Julia COLLIER, Edward CHADWICK, Mauricio CASTRO, Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ
  • SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20210379409
    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: August 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Dawn BURKE-COLVIN, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • Cosmetic compositions and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11135139
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of cellulite or improving the texture of skin in a target region of skin that has cellulite or rough skin texture, the method comprising topically applying a composition to the target region that includes an effective amount of a mixture of caffeine, escin, and an extract from Ascophyllum nodosum, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of cellulite or improves the texture of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: BELAJ INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • BOTANICAL FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20210290716
    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: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Michelle HINES, Tiffany CARLE
  • Skin care formulations
    Patent number: 11123578
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, denatured alcohol, dimethicone, and squalane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • MAGNOLIA EXTRACT CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20210267857
    Abstract: Disclosed is a powder composition consisting essentially of Magnolia officinalis bark extract comprising magnolol and honokiol, tocopherol or tocopherol acetate, lecithin, at least one gum, and optionally water, wherein the composition is in powdered form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Jim Faller, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisa Mangos
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING KAKADU PLUM EXTRACT OR ACAI BERRY EXTRACT
    Publication number: 20210251881
    Abstract: A method of lightening skin or reducing internal or external oxidation of a cell of skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin a composition consisting of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, glycerin, water, and optionally alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: David GAN, Michelle HINES, Javier ARAVENA, Brian JONES
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20210220254
    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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20210212922
    Abstract: A method of moisturizing 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 Parkia biglobosa, wherein the composition moisturizes the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20210196618
    Abstract: A topical skin composition is disclosed. The topical skin composition can include a Bougainvillea glabra extract, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, tocopherol, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, and ethylhexylglycerin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20210196620
    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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • Magnolia extract containing compositions
    Patent number: 11045403
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and method for its use that includes Magnolia bark extract, Vitis vinifera extract, tocopherol or tocopherol acetate, and hydrogenated lecithin, lecithin, or dextrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Belaj Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Jim Faller, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisa Mangos
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20210186854
    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 Vinca major, wherein the composition reduces melanin production in the skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20210186853
    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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20210177728
    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 Sequoia sempervirens, geranium oil, panthenol, citric acid, and glycerin, wherein the composition increases antioxidant activity in the skin and/or increases skin moisture content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20210177730
    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 Bougainvillea glabra, wherein the composition reduces tyrosinase activity or melanin production in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20210177729
    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: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • MULTI-PURPOSE COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20210154130
    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: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 10966918
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating skin with topical skin compositions comprising at least one plant extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Botanical formulations
    Patent number: 10953058
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Tiffany Carle