Patents by Inventor Thomas Nikolaos Morikis

Thomas Nikolaos Morikis 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).

  • COOLING PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLYOL AND A POLYOXYETHYLENE-POLYOXYPROPYLENE BLOCK COPOLYMER
    Publication number: 20230172823
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a personal care composition with an effective way to impart a cooling effect on the skin upon topical application of a composition made according to the present invention. The invention thus relates to a composition comprising a synergistic combination of polyol, a sensor), modifier and water with polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Brian Andrew CROTTY, Matthew David ELLISON, Thomas Nikolaos MORIKIS, Nicholas Arthur VELEZIS
  • Topical spray composition to benefit skin
    Patent number: 9751097
    Abstract: A topical spray composition and a system for containing and applying the composition is described. The composition has liquid emulsifiers that unexpectedly result in a superior product suitable to be applied homogeneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Nikolaos Morikis, Kathleen Lynn Melo, Gee-Young Ng
  • TOPICAL SPRAY COMPOSITION AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140374508
    Abstract: A topical spray composition and a system for containing and applying the composition is described. The composition has liquid emulsifiers that unexpectedly result in a superior product suitable to be applied homogeneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Thomas Nikolaos MORIKIS, Kathleen Lynn MELO, Gee-Young NG
  • Topical spray composition and system for delivering the same
    Patent number: 8857741
    Abstract: A topical spray composition and a system for containing and applying the composition is described. The composition has liquid emulsifiers that unexpectedly result in a superior product suitable to be applied homogeneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Nikolaos Morikis, Kathleen Lynn Malacarne, Gee-Young Ng
  • Topical Spray Composition and System for Delivering the Same
    Publication number: 20130284824
    Abstract: A topical spray composition and a system for containing and applying the composition is described. The composition has liquid emulsifiers that unexpectedly result in a superior product suitable to be applied homogeneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a Unilever
    Inventors: Thomas Nikolaos Morikis, Kathleen Lynn Malacarne, Gee-Young Ng
  • MILD FOAMING PERSONAL CLEANSING COMPOSITION WITH HIGH LEVELS OF HYDROCARBON WAX AND OIL EMOLLIENTS
    Publication number: 20080081776
    Abstract: A liquid cleansing composition is described that contains high levels of hydrocarbon wax and oil emollients yet produces substantial levels of foaming. The cleansing composition contains C6 to 20 acyl sarcosinate surfactant(s) and total hydrocarbon wax and oil emollients in a specific ratio range and preferably has a liquid crystalline structure. The inventive composition shows excellent stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER
    Inventors: Brian Andrew CROTTY, Alexander Kingston SHUTAK, Thomas Nikolaos MORIKIS, Virgilio Barba VILLA
  • Test method
    Patent number: 7240539
    Abstract: A test method is described for comparing the relative affinity of products for a target substance using a substrate ordinarily and visibly sensitive to the products. The test method is useful in one embodiment for comparing the ability of harsh cleansers to remove fatty acids from the skin with mild cleansers that do not remove fatty acids to the same extent using a visually compelling substrate, such as a fresh cut flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Massaro, Douglas Ryan Eli, Thomas Nikolaos Morikis, Christine Elizabeth Kennedy
  • Toilet bar having a latent acidifier
    Patent number: 6809070
    Abstract: Mild toilet bar compositions are described that contain harsh to the skin cleansing components, such as soap, and a latent acidifier. The latent acidifier reduces the pH of the toilet bar when used for cleansing but does not substantially affect the hardness of the toilet bar. Lather, drag properties, and deposition of benefit agents are substantially improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sudhakar Puvvada, Thomas Nikolaos Morikis, Richard Loren Mc Manus
  • Toilet bar having a latent acidifier
    Publication number: 20030211955
    Abstract: Mild toilet bar compositions are described that contain harsh to the skin cleansing components, such as soap, and a latent acidifier. The latent acidifier reduces the pH of the toilet bar when used for cleansing but does not substantially affect the hardness of the toilet bar. Lather, drag properties, and deposition of benefit agents are substantially improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco
    Inventors: Sudhakar Puvvada, Thomas Nikolaos Morikis, Richard Loren McManus