Patents by Inventor Rachel J. Painter

Rachel J. Painter 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).

  • Gel-based cosmetic composition
    Patent number: 7427412
    Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising an elastic, non-rigid, porous support in which a low-viscosity, gellant-containing, single phase otherwise unstable cosmetic formulation has been incorporated, and a method of making same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel J. Painter, Isaac David Cohen
  • Encapsulated dyes in cosmetic compositions
    Publication number: 20040242635
    Abstract: The invention relates to a topical composition for application to skin comprising a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable encapsulated liquid UV-absorbing naphthopyran or naphthoxazine dye, or a combination thereof, in combination with a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Rachel J. Painter, Isaac D. Cohen, Mirela Cristina Ionita-Manzatu
  • Fluid-to-powder compositions
    Publication number: 20030072780
    Abstract: The invention relates to fluid-to-powder cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions for topical application to skin, the composition comprising at least one polyflurorinated solvent gelled with a fumed silica.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Mirela Cristina Ionita-Manzatu, Jennifer Oko, John D. Dreher, Rachel J. Painter, Isaac D. Cohen
  • Natural look cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 6117435
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for topical application to the skin comprising (a) silica beads comprising an inner core of silica, a middle layer of metal oxide, and an outer layer of silica; (b) at least one interference pigment; and optionally (c) at least one non-interference pigment, in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. The compositions of the invention confer a natural appearance to the skin, also reducing the appearance of flaws or defects in the skin without conferring an opaque or made-up appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel J. Painter, Isaac D. Cohen
  • Transfer resistant color cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 6060072
    Abstract: The invention relates to transfer-resistant color cosmetic compositions comprising a film forming agent, a volatile oil, a styrene-ethylene-propylene copolymer as gellant, and optionally, a pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Konik, Rachel J. Painter, George J. Stepniewski, Suzanne J. Davis
  • Mascara waterproofing composition
    Patent number: 5959009
    Abstract: The invention relates to waterproof or water resistant compositions for application to the lashes comprising a styrene-ethylene-propylene copolymer as gellant, a film forming agent, and a volatile oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: E-L Management Corp
    Inventors: Richard A. Konik, Rachel J. Painter, George J. Stepniewski