Patents Assigned to SurfaTech Corporation
  • Patent number: 8148569
    Abstract: The present invention has as its objective a series of citrate polyesters that have based upon guerbet alcohols reacted with citric acid, and crosslinked by diols. These polymers have a very low viscosity when one considers the molecular weight, and are ideally suited to personal care applications due to their unique feel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Surfatech Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin A. O'Lenick, Andrew J. O'Lenick, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8124575
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of polyglycoside derivatives that are (a) polymeric (that is cross linked with hydroxypropyl linkages) and (b) contain additional functional groups including alkoxy, sulfate, sulfonate, quaternary and phosphate groups, and (c) sugars to increase water solubility and provide outstanding foaming agents and detergents that are naturally derived and readily biodegradable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7989648
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ester that can be used to produce compositions that are soft solids, which comprises an specific solid ester combined with specific liquid esters selected from the group consisting of glyceryl esters, trimethylolpropane esters, and pentaerythritol esters. The compositions containing this ester providing emolliency to the skin by applying the compositions of the present invention. Finally, the invention is also directed to application of sun screen actives, hydroxy acids, antioxidants, flavonoids, tocopherol, vitamins and the like to the skin in gelled form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Surfatech Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin A. O'Lenick
  • Patent number: 7868208
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of polymeric compounds having specific highly crosslinked cationic or amphoteric structure. These products are produced without free radical monomers ands are based upon an alkyl diamine which has been reacted to produce a di-tertiary amine compound. The diamine has alkyl groups present the contribute hydrophobicity to the molecule and once crosslinked provide outstanding benefits vis-à-vis conditioning and softening to the hair and skin. The presence of the two amine groups and selection of the proper alkyl group allows for the synthesis of a high molecular weight cationic compound which is extremely substantitive to human skin and are well tolerated by human tissue making them suitable for use preparation of barrier products for personal care applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Surfatech Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin A. O'Lenick, Thomas G. O'Lenick, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7858075
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a process for providing emolliency to the skin using a series so called “spider esters”. These esters are derived from poly-hydroxy functional compounds sequentially reacted with ethylene oxide or propylene oxide, followed by the reaction of the alkoxylate with fatty acid. The resulting products are called spider esters because they resemble the spider, wherein appendages are alkoxylated esters. The restrictions this orientation imposes on rotation allows for the preparation of polar esters that have little or no water solubility, and provide both moisturization to the skin and emolliency by reducing transepidermal water loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin A. O'Lenick, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7750044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of polymeric compounds having specific quaternized amine based upon a dimer acid reacted with an alkanolamine to make an ester quaternary compound. Dimer acid is a C-36 diacid having a cyclic structure and two amine groups that allow for the synthesis of a high molecular weight cationic compound which is extremely substantitive to human skin and are well tolerated by human tissue making them suitable for use preparation of barrier products for personal care applications. These materials are dimethylaminopropyl amine free, which is highly desirable in personal care applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin A. O'Lenick, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7723456
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of crosslinked silicone polymers that by virtue of the nature of a polar loving spider ester crosslinker, have unique solubility and film forming properties. These include improved tolerance for oily materials and water-soluble materials. These polymers find use in personal care applications like pigmented products. In the personal care arena, solid products that do not experience syneresis are important.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin O'Lenick, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7569607
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a process for providing emolliency to the skin using a series so called “spider esters”. These esters are derived from poly-hydroxy functional compounds sequentially reacted with ethylene oxide or propylene oxide, followed by the reaction of the alkoxylate with fatty acid. The resulting products are called spider esters because they resemble the spider, wherein appendages are alkoxylated esters. The restrictions this orientation imposes on rotation allows for the preparation of polar esters that have little or no water solubility, and provide both moisturization to the skin and emolliency by reducing transepidermal water loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin A. O'Lenick, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7507399
    Abstract: The invention relates to a series of multifunctional polyglycosides derivatives that are made by the polymerized by the reaction of 1,3 dichloro isopropanl and polyglycosides, together with a functionalizing agent that contains a sulfate, sulfonate, quaternary nitrogen, or a phosphate group. The preferred polymers are cross linked having more than one group per molecule. They are made with mild reagents to avoid discoloration and mal odor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7473707
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a process for providing emolliency to the skin using a series so called “spider esters”. These esters are derived from poly-hydroxy functional compounds sequentially reacted with ethylene oxide or propylene oxide, followed by the reaction of the alkoxylate with fatty acid. The resulting products are called spider esters because they resemble the spider, wherein appendages are alkoxylated esters. The restrictions this orientation imposes on rotation allows for the preparation of polar esters that have little or no water solubility, and provide both moisturization to the skin and emolliency by reducing transepidermal water loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin A. O'Lenick, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7462729
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a process for providing emolliency to the skin using a series so called “silicone spider esters”. These esters are derived from poly-hydroxy functional compounds sequentially reacted with ethylene oxide or propylene oxide, followed by the reaction of the alkoxylate with fatty acid. The resulting products are called silicone spider esters because they resemble the spider, wherein appendages are alkoxylated esters. The restrictions this orientation imposes on rotation allows for the preparation of polar esters that have little or no water solubility, and provide both moisturization to the skin and emolliency by reducing transepidermal water loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin A. O'Lenick, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7449494
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of new cationic polymeric materials and a process for their use as moisturizing agents on skin. The polymers of the invention are made by the reaction of dimethyl ethanolamine, and tetra 2-hydroxyalkyl ethylene diamne with di-chloro glycerin in water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7375064
    Abstract: The invention relates to a series of multifunctional polyglycosides derivatives that are made by the polymerized by the reaction of polyoxyalkylene containing crosslinking reagent and polyglycosides, together with a functionalizing agent that contains a sulfate, sulfonate, quaternary nitrogen, or a phosphate group. The preferred polymers are cross linked having more than one group per molecule. They are made with mild reagents to avoid discoloration and mal odor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7189683
    Abstract: The invention relates to a series of polyglycoside derivatives that contain water-soluble groups introduced into the molecule by reaction with the hydroxyl groups present in the starting polyglycoside molecule. The preferred products have more than one water-soluble group per molecule and are made with mild reagents to avoid discoloration and mal odor. The most preferred products have between 2 and 3 functional groups per molecule. The compounds are alkoxylated alkyl polyglucoside compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7148256
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of polymeric compounds having specific quaternized amine based upon a dimer acid reacted with an alkanolamine to make an ester quaternary compound. Dimer acid is a C-36 diacid having a cyclic structure and two amine groups that allow for the synthesis of a high molecular weight cationic compound which is extremely substantitive to human skin and are well tolerated by human tissue making them suitable for use preparation of barrier products for personal care applications. These materials are dimethylaminopropyl amine free, which is highly desirable in personal care applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas G. O'Lenick, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7132558
    Abstract: The invention discloses novel series of silicone esters, which are useful as antioxidants on skin. The products are produced using for a variety of hydroxyl containing actives such as vitamin A (retinol), vitamin A-2, and vitamin E. Compounds of the invention are prepared by the esterification of (a) a specific silicone methyl ester and (c) a hydroxyl functional active. The esters of the present invention allow for the formulation of personal care products in which the “active” can be formulated into a variety of solvents without the loss of activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Thomas G. O'Lenick
  • Patent number: 6982078
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of polymeric compounds having specific quaternized amine based upon a dimer acid amido amine quaternary compound. Dimer acid is a C-36 diacid having a cyclic structure and two amine groups that allow for the synthesis of a high molecular weight cationic compound which is extremely substantitive to human skin and are well tolerated by human tissue making them suitable for use preparation of barrier products for personal care applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Thomas G. O'Lenick
  • Patent number: 6979744
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds having specific betaines based upon a dimer acid amido amine. Dimer acid is a C-36 diacid having a cyclic structure and two amine groups that allow for the synthesis of a high molecular weight material quaternary compound which is extremely substantitive to human skin and are well tolerated by human tissue making them suitable for use preparation of personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Thomas G. O'Lenick, Kevin A. O'Lenick
  • Patent number: 6861542
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds having specific quaternized amine based upon a dimer acid amido amine linked to specific phosphate esters. Dimer acid is a C-36 diacid having a cyclic structure and two amine groups that allow for the synthesis of a high molecular weight material quaternary compound which is extremely substantitive to human skin and are well tolerated by human tissue making them suitable for use preparation of barrier products for personal care applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Thomas G. O'Lenick