Patents by Inventor Vibha K. Shah

Vibha K. Shah 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: 20240000678
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to hair styling compositions comprising (a) at least one polyphenol; (b) at least one polysaccharide gum; (c) at least one polymeric emulsifier; (d) glyceryl polyacrylate; and (e) water. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions, for example to straighten hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Vibha K. SHAH, Allison PERNER, Minli SHI, Lisa YE-TSE, Lynne MCCULLOUGH
  • Publication number: 20230015994
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising (a) at least one polyphenol; (b) at least one film former; (c) at least one emulsifier; (d) at least one fatty compound; and (e) at least one solvent. Optionally, the compositions may further comprise at least one oil, at least one humectant, and/or at least one fatty acid. The compositions can be used for styling hair, for example temporarily straightening the hair and/or for reducing frizz of hair. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions to style hair, straighten hair, and/or reduce frizz of hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Vibha K. SHAH, Allison PERNER, Ronak RUGHANI, Brady ZARKET, Sivaramakrishnan MUTHUKRISHNAN, Aakash PAREKH
  • Publication number: 20230019615
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising (a) at least one polyphenol; (b) at least one nonionic polymer; (c) at least one cationic surfactant; (d) at least one emulsifier; and (e) at least one solvent. The compositions optionally further comprise at least one silicone compound and/or at least one oil. The compositions can be used for styling hair, for example temporarily straightening the hair and/or for reducing frizz of hair. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions to style hair, straighten hair, and/or reduce frizz of hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Vibha K. SHAH, Rachel FEREBEE MAHER, Allison PERNER
  • Publication number: 20230000756
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising (a) at least one polyphenol; (b) at least one film former; (c) at least one gum; (d) at least one emulsifier; (e) at least one fatty alcohol; and (f) at least one solvent. Optionally, the compositions may further comprise at least one humectant and/or at least one fatty acid. The compositions can be used for styling hair, for example temporarily straightening the hair and/or for reducing frizz of hair. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions to style hair, straighten hair, and/or reduce frizz of hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Vibha K. SHAH, Allison PERNER, Ronak RUGHANI, Brady ZARKET, Sivaramakrishnan MUTHUKRISHNAN, Aakash PAREKH
  • Publication number: 20230000744
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising (a) at least one polyphenol; (b) at least one first gum chosen from carrageenans; (c) at least one second gum; (d) at least one humectant; (e) optionally, at least one buffer agent; and (f) at least one solvent. The compositions can be used for styling hair, for example temporarily straightening the hair and/or reducing frizz of the hair. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions to style hair, straighten hair, and/or reduce frizz of hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Rachel FEREBEE MAHER, Allison PERNER, Vibha K. SHAH
  • Publication number: 20220401344
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising (a) at least one cyclodextrin; (b) at least one film former; (c) at least one solvent; and (d) optionally at least one acid. The compositions can be used for imparting benefits to keratin fibers, for example temporarily straightening the hair. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Rachel FEREBEE MAHER, Allison PERNER, Stephanie MIDORI LAGA, Vibha K. SHAH
  • Publication number: 20190269585
    Abstract: Inventive embodiments include a formulation, that includes at least one pigment encapsulated by a transparent, unbreakable and non-absorbing material; at least one elongating agent; at least two adhesive agents; at least one continuous phase viscosity modifying agent; and at least one or more waxes selected from a group that includes naturally derived and synthetic waxes, hard and soft, in a concentration 10-20% weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Patricia Haro, Dhavai Patel, Rossana Lanza, Vibha K. Shah