Patents by Inventor Teresa Barbara Crook

Teresa Barbara Crook 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).

  • Cosmetic composition
    Patent number: 9132290
    Abstract: A film-forming cosmetic composition that provides superior feel, look, and wear characteristics while also delivering UV protection to the skin. The cosmetic composition may be in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion that includes a water compatible film-forming polymer, a sunscreen active, and one or more particles. The foundation provides suitable feel and appearance during application, UV protection, and excellent wear and appearance after application, yet provides flexible, light feel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Erica Louise Hodgson, Teresa Barbara Crook, Naomi Mary Simpson
  • Cosmetic Composition
    Publication number: 20120021027
    Abstract: A film-forming cosmetic composition that provides superior feel, look, and wear characteristics whilst also delivering UV protection to the skin. The cosmetic composition may be in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion that includes a water compatible film-forming polymer, a sunscreen active, and one or more particles. The foundation provides suitable feel and appearance during application, UV protection, and excellent wear and appearance after application, yet provides flexible, light feel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Erica Louise Hodgson, Teresa Barbara Crook, Naomi Mary Simpson
  • Stable cosmetic composition comprising a self-tanning agent
    Patent number: 7378083
    Abstract: Stable topical compositions having a pH of from 3.5 to 4.5 comprising a self-tanning agent, a polymer and a polyhydric alcohol humectant. The compositions of the present invention are highly stable, and deliver high levels of active self-tanning agent to the skin upon topical application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Alison Fiona Stephens, Teresa Barbara Crook
  • Dual component skin care compositions that comprise a self-tanning agent
    Patent number: 7326406
    Abstract: Cosmetic kits comprising at least two separated components are provided. The at least two separated components comprise, in one component, a self-tanning agent, and in the other, a reactive skin care active. The cosmetic kits provide increased skin health benefits when both components are applied to the skin simultaneously or successively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Teresa Barbara Crook, Alison Fiona Stephens
  • Cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 7326405
    Abstract: The method of imparting color to skin comprising applying to the skin a cosmetic compositions comprising an alpha-hydroxyaldehyde self-tanning agent and a water-soluble vitamin B3 compound as a self-tanning composition are provided. The cosmetic compositions are useful for imparting a natural, even and durable tan to the skin when topically applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Teresa Barbara Crook, Alison Fiona Stephens
  • Stable cosmetic composition comprising a self-tanning agent
    Publication number: 20040241113
    Abstract: Stable topical compositions having a pH of from 3.5 to 4.5 comprising a self-tanning agent, a polymer and a polyhydric alcohol humectant. The compositions of the present invention are highly stable, and deliver high levels of active self-tanning agent to the skin upon topical application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Alison Fiona Stephens, Teresa Barbara Crook
  • Cosmetic compositions for skin
    Publication number: 20040223928
    Abstract: Topical compositions comprising gold particulates and silver particulates that impart unique colour and reflectance changes to the skin when applied are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Teresa Barbara Crook, Paul Jonathan Matts, Alison Fiona Stephens
  • Cosmetic compositions with reduced tack
    Publication number: 20040071651
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions in the form of oil-in-water emulsions are provided that comprise high levels of water-soluble skin benefit agents. The compositions herein have reduced tack that is associated with high levels of water-soluble skin benefit agents. The cosmetic compositions comprise cross-linked co-polymers that reduce the tack associated with such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: George Endel Deckner, Michael Jude LeBlanc, Alison Fiona Stephens, Teresa Barbara Crook
  • Anti-acne cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5976521
    Abstract: An anti-acne cosmetic composition in the form of a multiple phase water-in-oil emulsion and process for preparing thereof, wherein the composition comprises two or more aqueous phases and a coalescence inhibitor for preventing coalescence of the aqueous phases and wherein at least a first aqueous phase comprises the anti-acne active in the form of an aqueous/alcoholic solution. The composition exhibits moisturisation, anti-acne activityand skin anti-ageing benefits, together with product and colour stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gillian Scott Briggs, Teresa Barbara Crook, Graeme Douglas T. Smith
  • Cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5871754
    Abstract: A make-up composition in the form of water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsion comprising an acidic anti-active dissolved in the aqueous phase and a pigment or mixture of pigments dispersed in the oil phase. The make-up composition exhibits anti-effectiveness and product and color stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gillian Scott Briggs, Teresa Barbara Crook, Karen Fish, George Endel Deckner