Patents by Inventor Terry C. Jacks

Terry C. Jacks 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).

  • Fast drying nail enamel composition and method
    Patent number: 5972095
    Abstract: A nail enamel based on a solvent mixture of nitrocellulose, and plasticizer(s) is made faster drying by incorporating a particular class of vinyl-silicone copolymers. Trapping of bubbles in the dried enamel is avoided by incorporating a dimethicone anti-foaming agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Maybelline Cosmetics Corporation
    Inventors: Gary G. Graves, Terry C. Jacks
  • Fast drying nail enamel composition and method
    Patent number: 5766332
    Abstract: A nail enamel based on a solvent mixture of nitrocellulose, and plasticizer(s) is made faster drying by incorporating a particular class of vinyl-silicone copolymers. Trapping of bubbles in the dried enamel is avoided by incorporating a dimethicone anti-foaming agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Maybelline, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary G. Graves, Terry C. Jacks
  • Fast drying nail enamel composition and method
    Patent number: 5688494
    Abstract: A nail enamel based on a solvent mixture of nitrocellulose, and plasticizer(s) is made faster drying by incorporating a particular class of vinyl-silicone copolymers. Trapping of bubbles in the dried enamel is avoided by incorporating a dimethicone anti-foaming agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Maybelline, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary G. Graves, Terry C. Jacks
  • Non-aqueous cosmetic compositions with high solids content
    Patent number: 5480632
    Abstract: A non-aqueous cosmetic composition suitable as mascara, eyeliner, or lipstick comprising a dispersing agent in an amount sufficient to permit a high content of cosmetically acceptable solids, e.g. colorants, waxes, dry powders and solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Maybelline, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl C. Orr, John Caradonna, Robert J. Edmundson, Terry C. Jacks
  • High-gloss, high-shine lipstick
    Patent number: 4873078
    Abstract: A lipstick composition comprising a gloss-enhancing amount i.e. about 0.5 to about 8 weight percent of isohexadecane in a conventional lipstick formulation is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Plough, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Edmundson, Terry C. Jacks