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).

  • Cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 10111919
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating pruritus comprising topically applying a composition that includes effective amounts of an extract from Echinacea purpurea and an extract from Silybum marianum fruit to skin in need thereof, wherein topical application of the composition activates human cannabinoid receptor type 2 and inhibits fatty acid amide hydrolase activity in the skin and treats pruritus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventor: Tiffany Florence
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20180263893
    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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES
  • Cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 10064813
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 10004680
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating skin with topical skin compositions comprising at least one plant extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: MARY KAY INC.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines
  • COMBINATION OF PLANT EXTRACTS TO IMPROVE SKIN TONE
    Publication number: 20180085302
    Abstract: A method of whitening skin or evening out skin tone is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need of treatment a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous extract of white navy bean powder, wherein topical application of the composition whitens skin or evens out skin tone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • TOPICAL SKIN COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING WRINKLES
    Publication number: 20180078490
    Abstract: A method of stimulating adipogenesis in a person's skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising an effective amount of Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof that includes oleo gum resin, wherein adipogenesis in the person's skin is stimulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN, Wanli ZHAO
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 9913798
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition and corresponding methods for its use that includes an extract from Phaseolus vulgaris, Citris sinensis, Wedelia trilobata, Burretiodendron hsienmu, Bauhinia brachycarpa var. cavaleriei, Cystacanthus paniculatus, Caesalpinia minax, Pueraria wallichii, Tetracentron sinense, Bridelia insulana, Hedyotis verticillata, Syzygium fruticosum, Cercidiphyllum japonicum, Bauhinia glauca, Rhododendron siderophyllum, Cudrania pubescens, Cajanus cajan, Wendlandia uvariifolia, Siegesbeckia glabrescens, Azolla imbricate, Juncus bufonius, Poikilospermum suaveolens, Clerodendrum trichotomum var.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Combination of plant extracts to improve skin tone
    Patent number: 9861573
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and methods of its use for whitening skin or evening out skin tone, wherein the composition includes dried navy (haricot)-bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) powder or an aqueous extract thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Skin lightening compositions
    Patent number: 9849077
    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: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, Patricia Jacoby, Wanli Zhao, Julia Collier, Edward Chadwick, Mauricio Castro, Barbara Durkee, Daniel Ramirez
  • Topical skin compositions for treating wrinkles
    Patent number: 9833404
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of a wrinkle on skin comprising topically applying to said wrinkle a composition that includes an effective amount of ornithine, retinol, Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof, and hyaluronic acid, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of said wrinkle within 120 seconds after application of the composition, and wherein topical application of said composition stimulates adipogenesis in said skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Wanli Zhao
  • Compositions comprising extract and/or extract
    Patent number: 9808417
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating skin in need thereof, the method comprising topically applying to the skin a composition comprising an effective amount of an ethanolic or a butanolic extract from the leaf and stem of Docynia delavajy, wherein the composition reduces oxidation in the skin, reduces tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-?) in the skin, or reduces metalloprotease-1 (MMP-1) activity in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines
  • Compositions for sensitive skin
    Patent number: 9801900
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: David Gan, Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, Milagros Sanchez, Patricia Jacoby, Linda Hart
  • TOPICAL SKIN COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING WRINKLES
    Publication number: 20170252290
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of a wrinkle on skin comprising topically applying to said wrinkle a composition that includes an effective amount of ornithine, retinol, Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof, and hyaluronic acid, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of said wrinkle within 120 seconds after application of the composition, and wherein topical application of said composition stimulates adipogenesis in said skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES, David GAN, Wanli ZHAO
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20170246107
    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: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • TOPICAL COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20170172911
    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: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Michelle HINES, Geetha KALAHASTI, Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20170165193
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating skin with topical skin compositions comprising at least one plant extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20170157028
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating skin with topical skin compositions comprising at least one plant extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, Michelle HINES
  • Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
    Patent number: 9668963
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating skin, the method comprising topically applying to skin a composition comprising at least one aqueous and/or alcoholic plant extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Topical skin compositions for treating wrinkles
    Patent number: 9642793
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of a wrinkle on skin comprising topically applying to said wrinkle a composition that includes an effective amount of ornithine, retinol, Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof, and hyaluronic acid, wherein topical application of the composition reduces the appearance of said wrinkle within 120 seconds after application of the composition, and wherein topical application of said composition stimulates adipogenesis in said skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, Michelle Hines, David Gan, Wanli Zhao
  • TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACTS
    Publication number: 20170112756
    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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Tiffany FLORENCE, David GAN, Michelle HINES