Patents by Inventor Christopher Westergom

Christopher Westergom 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).

  • Patent number: 8414906
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oligoesters and their use for the creation of additives. Oligoester containing additives and/or oligoesters themselves may be used for formulating pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics or personal care products such as shampoos and conditioners. These oligoesters are particularly useful for the creation of multi-purpose additives that can impart conditioning, long substantivity and/or UV protection. Individual oligoesters and oligoester mixtures are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Croda, Inc.
    Inventors: Abel G. Pereira, Helena S. Barinova, Christopher Westergom
  • Publication number: 20100035999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oligoesters and their use for the creation of additives. Oligoester containing additives and/or oligoesters themselves may be used for formulating pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics or personal care products such as shampoos and conditioners. These oligoesters are particularly useful for the creation of multi-purpose additives that can impart conditioning, long substantivity and/or UV protection. Individual oligoesters and oligoester mixtures are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: Croda, Inc.
    Inventors: Abel G. Pereira, Helena S. Barinova, Christopher Westergom
  • Patent number: 7611725
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oligoesters and their use or the creation of additives. Oligoester containing additives and/or oligoesters themselves may be used for formulating pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics or personal care products such as shampoos and conditioners. These oligoesters are particularly useful for the creation of multi-purpose additives that can impart conditioning, long substantivity and/or UV protection. Individual oligoesters and oligoester mixtures are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Croda, Inc.
    Inventors: Abel G. Pereira, Helena S. Barinova, Christopher Westergom
  • Publication number: 20070276121
    Abstract: A novel macromer or mixture thereof is described herein, comprising benzoyl isocyanate terminal moieties and at least two residues of a water-soluble polymer having a molecular weight ranging from 80 to 10,000 adjacent to the carbonyl group of the benzoyl isocyanate moieties, thereby forming at least two ester linkages in the macromer or mixture thereof. A method for making a polyisocyanate macromer is also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Westergom, Benjamin Fitz
  • Patent number: 7217424
    Abstract: A personal care or cosmetic product composition that includes from about 0.1% to about 99% of at least one ester of alkoxylated aromatic alcohol and fatty carboxylic acid, and from about 0.1% to 60% of at least one functional ingredient is provided. The functional ingredients in the composition may include active ingredients and additional ingredients. Especially suitable active ingredients are sunscreen active ingredients and antiperspirant active ingredients. Preferred compositions are sunscreen product formulations and antiperspirant products. In one preferred embodiment, the composition further includes at least one cyclomethicone compound present in the amount of from about 1% to 99% by weight of the composition. A method of improving the protection of human or animal skin or hair from radiation and a method of improving the protection of human or animal skin or hair from perspiration are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Croda, Inc.
    Inventors: Abel Pereira, Christopher Westergom, Patrick Obukowho
  • Publication number: 20060281874
    Abstract: A novel macromer or mixture thereof is described herein, comprising benzoyl isocyanate terminal moieties and at least two residues of a water-soluble polymer having a molecular weight ranging from 80 to 10,000 adjacent to the carbonyl group of the benzoyl isocyanate moieties, thereby forming at least two ester linkages in the macromer or mixture thereof. A method for making a diisocyanate macromer is also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Benjamin Fitz, Michael Justus, Christopher Westergom
  • Publication number: 20060280720
    Abstract: A novel macromer or mixture thereof is described herein, comprising benzoyl isocyanate terminal moieties and at least two residues of a water-soluble polymer having a molecular weight ranging from 80 to 10,000 adjacent to the carbonyl group of the benzoyl isocyanate moieties, thereby forming at least two ester linkages in the macromer or mixture thereof. A method for making a polyisocyanate macromer is also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Benjamin Fitz, Christopher Westergom
  • Patent number: 6987195
    Abstract: Esters of alkoxylated aromatic alcohol and fatty carboxylic acid are provided. The esters are especially suitable as additives for personal care and cosmetic products. The preferred esters having an aromatic nucleus, an alkoxy spacer, an ester carboxylic group, and a fatty alkyl group, in which the aromatic nucleus and the oxygen atom of the ester carboxylic group are connected to the alkoxy spacer, and the fatty alkyl group is attached to the carbon atom of the ester carboxylic group, are also provided. Certain of the esters of alkoxylated aromatic alcohol and fatty carboxylic acid having certain skin spread factor or viscosity are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Croda, Inc.
    Inventors: Abel Pereira, Christopher Westergom
  • Publication number: 20030199593
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oligoesters and their use or the creation of additives. Oligoester containing additives and/or oligoesters themselves may be used for formulating pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics or personal care products such as shampoos and conditioners. These oligoesters are particularly useful for the creation of multi-purpose additives that can impart conditioning, long substantivity and/or UV protection. Individual oligoesters and oligoester mixtures are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Abel G. Pereira, Helena S. Barinova, Christopher Westergom
  • Publication number: 20030181744
    Abstract: Esters of alkoxylated aromatic alcohol and fatty carboxylic acid are provided. The esters are especially suitable as additives for personal care and cosmetic products. The preferred esters having an aromatic nucleus, an alkoxy spacer, an ester carboxylic group, and a fatty alkyl group, in which the aromatic nucleus and the oxygen atom of the ester carboxylic group are connected to the alkoxy spacer, and the fatty alkyl group is attached to the carbon atom of the ester carboxylic group, are also provided. Certain of the esters of alkoxylated aromatic alcohol and fatty carboxylic acid having certain skin spread factor or viscosity are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Abel Pereira, Christopher Westergom
  • Publication number: 20030161792
    Abstract: A personal care or cosmetic product composition that includes from about 0.1% to about 99% of at least one ester of alkoxylated aromatic alcohol and fatty carboxylic acid, and from about 0.1% to 60% of at least one functional ingredient is provided. The functional ingredients in the composition may include active ingredients and additional ingredients. Especially suitable active ingredients are sunscreen active ingredients and antiperspirant active ingredients. Preferred compositions are sunscreen product formulations and antiperspirant products. In one preferred embodiment, the composition further includes at least one cyclomethicone compound present in the amount of from about 1% to 99% by weight of the composition. A method of improving the protection of human or animal skin or hair from radiation and a method of improving the protection of human or animal skin or hair from perspiration are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Abel Pereira, Christopher Westergom, Patrick Obukowho