Patents by Inventor Tiffany Florence

Tiffany Florence 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).

  • Publication number: 20120288478
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use that can be used in cosmetic applications. The composition can include an effective amount of a Centella asiatica stem cells to reduce the activity of hyaluronidase in skin, an effective amount of tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylamino butyric urea trifluoroacetate or Alpinia galanga leaf extract to promote the production of hyaluronic acid in skin, an effective amount of tripeptide-1 to promote the production of fibronectin and laminin in skin, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20120282195
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition and corresponding methods for its use that includes a first MMP-1 inhibitor, wherein said first inhibitor is an extract from Burretiodendron hsienmu, a second MMP-1 inhibitor, wherein said second inhibitor is an extract from Bauhinia brachycarpa var. cavaleriei, and a third MMP-1 inhibitor, wherein said third inhibitor is an extract from Tetracentron sinense.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20120282194
    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 inhibitior 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20120276025
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that include plant, plant parts, or extracts thereof from Michelia magnifica, Xylosma japonicum, Prunus cerasifera, Nyssa sinensis, Chimonanthus praecox, Sassafras tzumu, Inula helianthus-aquatica, Capparis bodinieri, Passiflora caerulea, Galium aparine, Boehmeria platyphylla, Colquhounia coccinea, Sageretia rugosa, Jasminum stephanense, Antirrhinum majus, Daphniphyllum oldhamii, Cuscuta chinensis, Salix variegate, Osmanthus parvifolius, Euphorbia trigona, Calliandra haematocephala, Excoecaria acerifolia, Dianthus chinensis, Myriophyllum spicatum, Nymphoides peltatum, Prunus salicina, Solanum coagulans, Elaeis guineensis, Rhododendron moulmainense, Spatholobus suberectus, Artabotrys hexapetalus, Hibiscus syriacus, Lonicera calcarata, Hydnocarpus hainanensis, Ilex fragilis, Antidesma venosum, Acacia pennata ssp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Patent number: 8273387
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that include extracts from Loropetalum chinensis, Camptotheca acuminate, Lonicera maackii, Washingtonia filifera, Artemisia parviflora, Glochidion lanceolaris, Polygonum hydropiper, Populus davidiana, Tsoongiodendron odorum, Trema angustifolia, Ficus tikoua, Pistacia chinensis, Zizyphus mauritiana, Garuga forrestii, Michelia figo, Sabina chinensis, Cuphea balsamona, Setaria palmifolia, Polygonum lapathifolium, Machilus longipedicellata, Geranium nepalense, Ipomoea obscura, Cedrus deodara, Quercus aliena, Carqueja, Condurango, Catuaba, Carex baccans, Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, Gnaphalium pensylvanicum, Celtis sinensis, Cassia siamea, Catalpa yunnanesis, Potamogenton perforliatus, Cinnamomum japonicum, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Publication number: 20120237540
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for their use comprising effective amount of Silybum marianum extract and Momordica grosvenori fruit extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20120225147
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising an effective amount of Malpighia punicifolia (acerola) extract, Myrciaria dubia (camu camu) extract, and Ribes nigrum (black currant) extract, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, dimethicone or cyclomethicone, stearic acid, carbomer, and sodium hydroxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Tiffany Florence
  • Publication number: 20120189725
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising an aqueous extract from a part of Nymphaea gigantea, wherein said part consists of the flower of Nymphaea gigantea, an aqueous extract from a part of Plumeria alba, wherein said part consists of the flower of Plumeria alba, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • Publication number: 20120171314
    Abstract: Compositions that include Psidium guajava fruit extract or Kunzea ericoides leaf extract or both for reducing sebum production in sebaceous glands are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventor: Tiffany Florence
  • Publication number: 20120141617
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include Docynia delavajy extract, Elaeagnus lanceolatus extract, or a combination of such extracts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines
  • Patent number: 8178106
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin care composition comprising: (a) a combination of the following extracts: Malpighia punicifolia (acerola) extract; Argania spinosa (argan) extract; Myrciaria dubia (camu camu) extract; Punica granatum (pomegrannate) extract; Pinus sylvestris extract; Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) extract; Linum usitatissimum (linseed) extract; Ribes nigrum (black current) extract; Secale cereale (rye) extract; algae extract; and yeast extract; and (b) a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Tiffany Florence
  • Patent number: 8173184
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that include Nymphaea gigantea, Syzygium moorei, Cupaniopsis anacardioides, Archidendron hendersonii, Tristaniopsis laurina, Brachychiton acerifolius, Stenocarpus sinuatus, Alphitonia excelsa, Eucalyptus coolabah, Plumeria alba, Cocos nucifera, or Tamarindus indica extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Publication number: 20120087878
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing melanogenesis in a skin cell, comprising topically applying to skin in need of treatment a composition comprising navy bean extract, wherein topical application of the composition to skin reduces melanogenesis in said skin cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Tiffany Florence, David Gan
  • Publication number: 20120082737
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that include extracts from a Lonicera maackii and Polygonum hydropiper. The composition can be used to reduce tyrosinase activity and elastase activity in skin cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Patent number: 8137714
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include Docynia delavajy extract, Elaeagnus lanceolatus extract, or a combination of such extracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines
  • Publication number: 20110189322
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include Docynia delavajy extract, Elaeagnus lanceolatus extract, or a combination of such extracts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines
  • Publication number: 20110086116
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that include extracts from Loropetalum chinensis, Camptotheca acuminate, Lonicera maackii, Washingtonia filifera, Artemisia parviflora, Glochidion lanceolaris, Polygonum hydropiper, Populus davidiana, Tsoongiodendron odorum, Trema angustifolia, Ficus tikoua, Pistacia chinensis, Zizyphus mauritiana, Garuga forrestii, Michelia figo, Sabina chinensis, Cuphea balsamona, Setaria palmifolia, Polygonum lapathifolium, Machilus longipedicellata, Geranium nepalense, Ipomoea obscura, Cedrus deodara, Quercus aliena, Carqueja, Condurango, Catuaba, Carex baccans, Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, Gnaphalium pensylvanicum, Celtis sinensis, Cassia siamea, Catalpa yunnanesis, Potamogenton perforliatus, Cinnamomum japonicum, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Publication number: 20110052737
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that include Nymphaea gigantea, Syzygium moorei, Cupaniopsis anacardioides, Archidendron hendersonii, Tristaniopsis laurina, Brachychiton acerifolius, Stenocarpus sinuatus, Alphitonia excelsa, Eucalyptus coolabah, Plumeria alba, Cocos nucifera, or Tamarindus indica extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Publication number: 20110044920
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin care composition that includes water, silymarin, hydrolyzed algin, palmitoyl tripeptide 8, ceramide 2, pomegranate extract comprising pomegranate sterols, glycerin, disodium EDTA, caprylic/capric triglyceride, shea butter, C12-15 alcohols benzoate, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate and PEG 100 stearate, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, stearic acid, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, and (s) a mixture of acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, and polysorbate 80.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Tiffany Florence, Tony Mentlik
  • Publication number: 20100303854
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin care composition and corresponding methods for their use comprising Arctium lappa (Burdock) root extract, Epilobium angustifolium (Canadian Willowherb) extract, or Cystoseira amentacea/Caespitosa Brachycarpa extract, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Tiffany Florence