Michelle Denise Hines

US Patent:

7618662, Nov 17, 2009

Filed:

Dec 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/021047

Inventors:

Michelle D. Hines - Lawnside NJ, US
Michele C. Duggan - Middletown NY, US
Ralph R. Binetti - Danbury CT, US

Assignee:

Avon Products, Inc - New York NY

International Classification:

A61K 36/67
A61K 36/00

US Classification:

424734, 424725

Abstract:

The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating loss of subcutaneous fat in the skin, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that stimulate lipid synthesis. The plant extracts are preferably derived from , and , and any combinations thereof. The compositions are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means, to a site in need thereof.

US Patent:

7744932, Jun 29, 2010

Filed:

Mar 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/048953

Inventors:

Jim Faller - Williamsville NY, US
David Gan - Southlake TX, US
Michelle Hines - Lewisville TX, US
Lisa Mangos - Katy TX, US

Assignee:

Mary Kay Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

A61K 36/00
A61K 36/57
A61K 36/575
A61K 36/752

US Classification:

424725, 424736, 424777, 424778

Abstract:

Disclosed is a composition comprising at least two of the following ingredients: extract, honokiol, extract, hesperidin methyl chalcone, gotu kola, dipeptide valyl-tryptophane, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3, bud extract, extract, extract, extract, flower extract, extract, ascorbyl glucoside, extract, kernel extract, hydrolyzed soy protein, aniseed myrtle extract, leaf extract, extract, or fruit extract or any combination thereof. Also disclosed are methods of treating skin conditions by topically applying the composition to skin.

US Patent:

8048456, Nov 1, 2011

Filed:

Aug 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/871557

Inventors:

Michelle Hines - Hickory Creek TX, US
David Gan - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Mary Kay Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

A61K 36/00
A61K 36/49
A61K 36/899
A61K 8/02
A01N 63/00

US Classification:

424725, 424727, 424 9345, 424401, 514844

Abstract:

Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating skin comprising a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, methylsilanol mannuronate, and ferment, a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising plant extracts from , and , and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle. The compositions can be substantive in that they can remain on a person's skin during sleep.

US Patent:

8084063, Dec 27, 2011

Filed:

Oct 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/907362

Inventors:

Jim Faller - Williamsville NY, US
David Gan - Southlake TX, US
Michelle Hines - Lewisville TX, US
Lisa Mangos - Carrollton TX, US

Assignee:

Mary Kay Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

A61K 36/00
A61K 36/57
A61K 36/752

US Classification:

424736, 424725

Abstract:

Disclosed is a method of increasing firmness or elasticity or reducing the appearance of sagginess in the periorbital area of a person's skin, comprising topically applying to the skin in need thereof a composition comprising magnolia extract and extract.

US Patent:

8084066, Dec 27, 2011

Filed:

Feb 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/706557

Inventors:

Jim Faller - Williamsville NY, US
David Gan - Southlake TX, US
Michelle Hines - Lewisville TX, US
Lisa Mangos - Carrollton TX, US

Assignee:

Mary Kay Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

A61K 36/00
A61K 36/57
A61K 36/87

US Classification:

424766, 424725, 424775

Abstract:

Disclosed is a method of increasing firmness or elasticity or reducing the appearance of sagginess in the periorbital area of a person's skin, comprising topically applying to the skin in need thereof a composition comprising extract and extract.

US Patent:

8137714, Mar 20, 2012

Filed:

Jul 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

13/055876

Inventors:

Tiffany Florence - Dallas TX, US
Michelle Hines - Hickory Creek TX, US

Assignee:

Mary Kay Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

A61K 36/73

US Classification:

424765, 424774, 424779, 424725

Abstract:

Disclosed are compositions that include extract, extract, or a combination of such extracts.

US Patent:

8173184, May 8, 2012

Filed:

Aug 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/855391

Inventors:

Tiffany Florence - Dallas TX, US
David Gan - Southlake TX, US
Michelle Hines - Hickory Creek TX, US

Assignee:

Mary Kay Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

A61K 36/00

US Classification:

424778

Abstract:

Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that include , or extract.

US Patent:

8178106, May 15, 2012

Filed:

Oct 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/605170

Inventors:

Michelle Hines - Hickory Creek TX, US
Tiffany Florence - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Mary Kay Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

A61K 36/06
A61K 36/02
A61K 36/00
A61K 36/55
A61K 36/13

US Classification:

42419516, 42419517, 424725, 424750, 424768, 424770

Abstract:

Disclosed is a topical skin care composition comprising: (a) a combination of the following extracts: (acerola) extract; (argan) extract; (camu camu) extract; (pomegrannate) extract; extract; (kakadu plum) extract; (linseed) extract; (black current) extract; (rye) extract; algae extract; and yeast extract; and (b) a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.