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: 10660845
    Abstract: A method of treating a fine line or wrinkle on a person's skin or increasing collagen production in skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract of Diospyros mespiliformis leaf to treat the fine line or wrinkle or to increase collagen production in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines
  • SKIN LIGHTENING COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20200155442
    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: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: David GAN, Tiffany CARLE, Michelle HINES, Patricia JACOBY, Wanli ZHAO, Julia COLLIER, Edward CHADWICK, Mauricio CASTRO, Barbara DURKEE, Daniel RAMIREZ
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING BOTANICAL EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20200146970
    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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Tiffany CARLE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • Cosmetic formulation
    Patent number: 10588851
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition and methods for its use. The composition can include Silybum marianum fruit extract, Momordica grosvenorii fruit extract, and a cosmetic vehicle comprising water, a moisturizing agent, and a preservative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Barbara Durkee
  • MAGNOLIA EXTRACT CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20200069561
    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: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Jim Faller, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisa Mangos
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising botanical extracts
    Patent number: 10561601
    Abstract: Disclosed is method of treating skin by reducing TNF-a production in a person's skin in need of treatment, the method comprising topically applying a composition that includes an effective amount of an aqueous extract of Syzygium moorei leaf to the person's skin, wherein TNF-a production in the skin is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Carle, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • TOPICAL SKIN COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING WRINKLES
    Publication number: 20200038313
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating a fine line or wrinkle in a person's skin. The method includes 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. Topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN, Wanli ZHAO
  • Skin lightening compositions
    Patent number: 10500152
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Tiffany Carle, Michelle Hines, Patricia Jacoby, Wanli Zhao, Julia Collier, Edward Chadwick, Mauricio Castro, Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez
  • METHODS OF TREATING SKIN WITH AROMATIC SKIN-ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
    Publication number: 20190314295
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle on skin. The method can include topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle a composition comprising an effective amount of 1,4-dioxacycloheptadecane-5,17-dione and methyl 3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentanecarboxylate to reduce matrix metalloprotease (MMP)-9 activity in the skin, wherein topical application of the composition reduces MMP-9 activity in the skin and reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle on the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Bob WALKE, Cristie GOMEZ, Tiffany CARLE, Michelle HINES
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190307654
    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: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN
  • Skin care formulations
    Patent number: 10434340
    Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof, an emulsion comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, stearic acid, dimethicone, squalane, mineral oil, and beeswax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Magnolia extract containing compositions
    Patent number: 10434056
    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: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Faller, David Gan, Michelle Hines, Lisa Mangos
  • TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190290575
    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: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Greg NORMAN, David GAN, Michelle HINES, Lisha VANPELT, Wanli ZHAO, Barbara DURKEE, Lee VICKERS, Patricia JACOBY
  • Topical skin compositions for treating wrinkles
    Patent number: 10391049
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating a fine line or wrinkle in a person's skin. The method includes 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. Topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Wanli Zhao
  • TOPICAL COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20190231675
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use for reducing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) and/or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production in skin cells by topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising an effective amount of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna, Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or both, or extracts thereof, to reduce TNF-? or VEGF production in skin cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Michelle HINES, Geetha KALAHASTI, Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20190224109
    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 Serissa serissoides, wherein the composition reduces tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-?) activity in the skin, reduces oxidation in the skin, or reduces tyrosinase activity in the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20190209455
    Abstract: A method comprising topically applying to facial skin a composition comprising an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Nymphoides peltatum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 10328019
    Abstract: Disclosed are topical skin compositions and corresponding methods for their use that include plant extracts. One such composition can include a TNF-? inhibitor, wherein said inhibitor is an aqueous extract from the whole plant of Polygonum multiflorum, an antioxidant and a tyrosinase inhibitor, wherein said antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitor is an aqueous extract from the whole plant of Lonicera japonica, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein the composition can include at least 50% by weight of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
    Publication number: 20190183786
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that include a combination of hydrolyzed algin, escin, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, ammonium glycyrrhizate, Centella asiatica extract, hydrolyzed yeast protein, and Calendula officinalis flower extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: David GAN, Tiffany CARLE, Michelle HINES, Milagros SANCHEZ, Patricia JACOBY, Linda HART
  • Cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 10322080
    Abstract: A method for reducing hyaluronidase activity and promoting hyaluronic acid production in skin comprising topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of Centella asiatica stem cells to reduce hyaluronidase activity in skin, an effective amount of tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylamino butyric urea trifluoroacetate to promote hyaluronic acid production in skin, and an effective amount of tripeptide-1 to promote hyaluronic acid production in skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan