Patents by Inventor Lillie C. Thomas

Lillie C. Thomas 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).

  • Gradual hair relaxation composition
    Patent number: 6488920
    Abstract: A hair relaxation composition is provided. The hair relaxation comprises an activator containing a thiosulfate compound, an acidifier that preferably does not impart a color change to the hair, and a catalyst. The composition has a pH ranging from about 3.0 to about 4.5. A method for relaxing hair is also provided. A composition as described above is applied to the hair. The composition is allowed to remain on the hair for a period of time ranging from about 10 minutes to about 60 minutes. The composition is removed from the hair. The application, standing and removal steps are then repeated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: GT Merchandising & Licensing Corp.
    Inventor: Lillie C. Thomas