Soap Component Patents (Class 510/152)
  • Patent number: 7985720
    Abstract: A multicolored cleansing bar includes at least one cleansing material, wherein the cleansing bar includes a plurality of layers, wherein the plurality of layers includes at least a red layer, an orange layer, a yellow layer, a green layer, a blue layer, and a purple layer. A method for improving a child's hygiene includes (1) providing a child with a multicolored cleansing bar including a cleansing material and having a plurality of colors, and (2) having the child wash or bathe with the cleansing bar, wherein the child is motivated to wash or bathe with the cleansing bar in order to see the appearance of the cleansing bar change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Inventors: Bruce Elliot Kramer, Joy Elizabeth Belin
  • Patent number: 7981852
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhanced perfume retention, e.g., bars providing enhanced retention. By selecting specific bar compositions (e.g., with low TFM and specific starch-polyol structuring system), it has been unexpectedly found that retention of perfume during dry bar storage is actually increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Lin Yang, Georgia Shafer, Ricardo-Neri Da Silva, Sergio Roberto Leopoldino
  • Patent number: 7977302
    Abstract: A detergent composition comprising 40 to 80% by weight soap, 2 to 10% by weight Zinc oxide, and balance of other conventional ingredients, wherein at least 25% by weight of said soap is a salt of Lauric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Debojit Chakrabarty, Amit Kumar Chaudhary, Srilaxmi Venkata Medepalli, Kalpana Kamlakar Nayak
  • Publication number: 20110152083
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a household, agricultural, coating or personal care product composition containing the crosslinked reaction product of a network composition the reaction product of: (i) at least one anionic polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer (I) selected from the group consisting of [CH2?C(R3)C(O)OXa(C2H4O)b(C3H6O)c(C4H8O)d]pP(O)(OY)q(OZ)r where R3?H or alkyl of 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; X=alkyl, aryl, or alkaryl diradical connecting group of 0 to about 9 carbon atoms; a is 0 to about 100; b is 0 to about 100; c is 0 to about 100; d is 0 to about 100; q is 0 to about 2; r is 0 to about 2; p is 1 to about 3 subject to the limitation that p+q+r=3; and Y and Z is H, or metal ion; and CH2?C(R3)C(O)OXa?(C2H4O)b?(C3H6O)c?(C4H8O)d?—SO3—Y) where R3?H or alkyl of from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; X=alkyl, aryl, or alkaryl diradical connecting group of 0 to about 9 carbon atoms; a? is 0 to about 100; b? is 0 to about 100; c? is 0 to about 100; d? is 0 to about 100; Y is H
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
    Inventors: Ning Lu, Sigfredo Gonzalez, Emie M. Silvestre, Geng Wang
  • Publication number: 20110112001
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for recycling soap includes scraping the surface of a soap bar using a bladed implement; soaking the soap bar in a cleansing solution including dimethyl benzylammonium chlorides monohydrate; placing the soap bar on a rack in a Rational Clima Plus Combi unit; placing a pan under the rack; steaming the soap bar using the Rational Clima Plus Combi unit for five minutes at 212° F.; cooling the soap bar in a refrigerator unit at 38° F. for at least seven minutes; and packaging the soap for reuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Clean the World Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Seipler, Paul Till, Steve Delisle, Ed Foster, Enrique Galarza, Steve Cooper, Noel Alamo
  • Patent number: 7939481
    Abstract: A color changing bar soap includes a small toy or figurine located inside a color changing layer such as a bicarbonate shell. The bicarbonate shell is housed within a body of soap. The bicarbonate surrounds and encapsulates the small toy. The soap fully surrounds and encapsulates the bicarbonate layer. The body of soap can be shaped like an egg or other various shapes to be determined, depending on the type of toy to be used with the soaps. In one embodiment, the egg-shaped soap is packaged onto a “nest-like” bail of hay or straw. This is placed inside a wooden or plastic crate for storage and use in a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: John Nazzaro
  • Patent number: 7919444
    Abstract: A bath soap bar including outer side and end walls interconnected to form a quadrilateral frame. Top and bottom covers are fixed respectively to the top and bottom edges of the frame and multiple internal cells of varying configurations formed by at least two partition walls disposed within the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Robert George Snyder
  • Patent number: 7919443
    Abstract: An exfoliating scrub bar for various parts of the body is made from natural ingredients that exfoliate the skin gently and effectively. The scrub bar comprises powdered or crushed nuts; powdered or crushed oats; and glycerin. The combination of ingredients allows a person to gently exfoliate different parts of the body depending on the location and/or skin sensitivity. The scrub bar provides the user with an effective tool for exfoliation that allows for the removal of dead skin cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Irena Anna Domaradzki
  • Patent number: 7915209
    Abstract: An application for an individual liquid-filled soap includes a thin, breakable, solid soap outer shell and a liquid contained within the thin, solid soap outer shell. The liquid is either liquid soap or a soap-compatible liquid such as lanolin, hand cream, antibacterial soap, and antibacterial cream or a combination of these ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventor: Linda Skaggs
  • Patent number: 7875582
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a structured benefit agent pre-mix or delivery vehicle comprising benefit agent structured with crystalline materials, as defined, which, when separately prepared and combined after preparation, provides enhanced delivery of benefit agent from a carrying composition into which the premix is added. The use of structured benefit agent also enhances delivery of separate benefit agents in the premix (which may or may not be structured) and of separate benefit agents added separately from the premix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Quynh Pham, Stephen M. O'Connor, John R. Glynn, Jr., Alexander Lips
  • Patent number: 7871969
    Abstract: A personal cleansing composition in solid or bar form which is mild to the skin and very effective in removing dirt and grime from the body, particularly the hands. Importantly, such soap bars do not have a noticeable abrasive feel when in contact with the skin. Another feature is that the bar exhibits a so called “drag effect” when the soap bar is used for washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventor: E. Gary Myers
  • Patent number: 7867964
    Abstract: Intricately shaped toilet bars with specific compositions and plasticity properties can be advantageously manufactured via three dimensional cutting. Such cut bars are characterized by specific surface profiles and topographic features. Intricately shaped toilet bars with a wide range of formulations for enhanced skin treatment can be thus economically and reliably manufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Jay McFann, Manoj Misra, Peter Daniel Kaplan, George Giugno, Robert Paul Velthuizen
  • Patent number: 7858571
    Abstract: An extruded and stamped personal washing bar comprising an artisan crafted appearance having top and bottom stamped faces bounded by a parting line or edge band and a horizontal plane intersecting the parting line or edge band, said bar further comprising an outer surfactant phase and a substantially contiguous inner vein comprising a thermoplastic mass, wherein said inner vein is located between the top and bottom stamped faces of the bar and wherein a projection of the inner vein onto the horizontal plane intersecting the parting line or edge band has a maximum width that is at least 20% of a maximum width of the bar in said horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Pedro Marques da Silva, Katia Cristina Baquete
  • Patent number: 7851425
    Abstract: Articles for treating the skin having high plasticity and low ware rate are described. Articles herein described are proper for treating the skin by rubbing them onto the skin, for example, in the form of a soap bar presenting increased plasticity and low rate of wear. The preferred embodiment is an article that has one or multiple projections arising from at least one surface of a first body are described. The first body and the projections are a thermoplastic mass that includes a surfactant suitable for cleansing skin and a plasticizing agent. The articles are especially suited for projection bars used to be applied onto the skin for either cleansing or massaging or both at the same time. Robust and economical projection bars are described that can be efficiently manufactured by the careful selection of the plasticity, wear rate and rheological properties of the masses of the first body and projections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Katia Cristina Baquete, Paula Fabiana de Campos Silva
  • Patent number: 7838480
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for the manufacture of a personal washing bar having an artisan crafted appearance that has one or more inclusions emanating from its surface. The process involves forming a billet of an extruded cleansing base; placing one or more inclusion masses on the surface of this billet; and stamping the inclusion bearing billet in a direction perpendicular to the surface on which the inclusion mass is placed so as to embed the inclusion mass in and fuse it with the extruded cleansing base to form a personal washing bar having one or more visually distinct surface inclusions substantially continuous with the continuous phase at the surface of the bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ewa Urszula Sidwa, Maria Jose Imbrunito Delben, Cristiane Ayres, Mariangela Gomes de Oliveira Sichmann, Dikshika Patel
  • Publication number: 20100279907
    Abstract: Hygiene products for boys contain natural ingredients mild to the skin of boys. They have mild natural non-flowery scents. The boys hygiene products are in the shape of simulated sports balls sized to fit into a boys hand. A combination soap and shampoo is formed into a sports ball with a hole through it to receive an elasticized wrist loop therethrough. A boys butterball lotion is in the shape of simulated sports balls rubbed on the skin. A boys stick deodorant has a housing in the shape of a simulated sports ball. Team names and insignia may be applied to the surfaces of the simulated sports balls and the cords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Marie C. Gelin
  • Publication number: 20100272664
    Abstract: A composition of matter comprising an oil adduct of an oil capable of undergoing an adduct reaction and at least one addition material chosen from an alpha hydroxy acid and a beta hydroxy acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Jairajh Mattai, Ravi Subramanyam
  • Patent number: 7816311
    Abstract: A cleansing bar includes a surfactant-containing body, which includes a top surface, a bottom surface that is substantially opposite to the top surface, first and second ends, and first and second sides extending horizontally and meeting at the first and second ends to together define a perimeter around the cleansing bar between the top and bottom surfaces. A first horizontally-extending groove is formed in at least the first side surface. According to one embodiment, the first horizontally-extending groove extends only partially between the first and second ends. A second horizontally-extending groove is formed in the second side surface, and also extends only partially between the first and second ends. According to another embodiment, the first horizontally-extending groove is further formed around the first and second ends and in the second side surface to encircle the cleansing bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Feng Feng, David Kusch, Jonathan Sundy, Marc Hunter, Bryce Rutter, Robert Dail
  • Patent number: 7799746
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beauty wash bar compositions which deliver enhanced visual benefits to the skin with specific optical attributes. This is accomplished using specific deposition systems (where oil/emollient comprises part of deposition system) and/or by ensuring dispersion of particles onto skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajesh Patel, Jack Polonka, Quynh Pham, Alexander Lips, Prem Chandar
  • Publication number: 20100172847
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a preservative or antimicrobial compositions with broad spectrum antimicrobial activity comprising low concentrations of essential oil (and/or one or more component thereof) and a botanical extract in synergistic combination with a fruit acid and alkanediol, and optionally a solvent. The compositions of the invention may be used in personal care products such as creams or soap products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York
    Inventors: Shanta Modak, Nayana Baiju, Lauserpina Caraos
  • Publication number: 20100172848
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin or surface disinfectant composition with broad spectrum antimicrobial activity comprising one or more essential oil (and/or one or more component thereof) and one or more fruit acid. The compositions of the invention may be used as non-toxic alternatives to conventional disinfectants or may be added to other antimicrobial agents to enhance their activity. The invention provides effective alternatives to harsher products which may be particularly useful in personal care and household products and where children and/or pet exposure may be a concern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: The Trustees Of Columbia University In the City of New York
    Inventors: Shanta Modak, Nayana Baiju, Lauserpina Caraos
  • Patent number: 7737096
    Abstract: A mild toilet bar composition contains C8-C18 mono and diacyl isethionates in a specified ratio in a first preferred embodiment of the invention and a specified ratio of calcium and magnesium diacyl isethionates in a second preferred embodiment of the invention. Both toilet bars provide substantial lather, mild cleansing, low mush and wear rate levels during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Augustine Brennan, Michael Massaro, Syed Husain Abbas, Yury Yarovoy
  • Patent number: 7732392
    Abstract: A soap bar comprising at least two different portions wherein the portions have a difference in solubility of at least 1.0%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Elizabeth Volz, Melissa Kuzmich
  • Patent number: 7709431
    Abstract: A solid composition comprising oil core aphrons dispersed in a solid surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Disperse Limited
    Inventors: Anthony Fred Mercurio, Derek Alfred Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7709432
    Abstract: A solid soap composition which comprises as essential ingredients a soap ingredient (a), a specific polyoxyalkylene-modified polysiloxane Co), and a tetrakis(2-hydroxyalkyl)ethylenediamine(c). It is a detergent with which makeup removal and ordinary face washing can be simultaneously conducted at a time. It lathers well and gives a fresh use feeling after washing. It can sufficiently remove not only foundations but acid pigments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: P & PF Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinobu Saito, Daiji Nagahama, Shinya Yamasaki, Takahiro Okuda, Tetsuo Nishina
  • Patent number: 7683019
    Abstract: An extruded and stamped personal washing bar comprising an artisan crafted appearance having top and bottom stamped faces bounded by a parting line or edge band and a horizontal plane intersecting the parting line or edge band, said bar further comprising an outer surfactant phase and a substantially contiguous inner vein comprising a thermoplastic mass, wherein said inner vein is located between the top and bottom stamped faces of the bar and wherein a projection of the inner vein onto the horizontal plane intersecting the parting line or edge band has a maximum width that is at least 20% of a maximum width of the bar in said horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Pedro Marques da Silva, Katia Cristina Baquete
  • Publication number: 20100069277
    Abstract: Intricately shaped toilet bars with specific compositions and plasticity properties can be advantageously manufactured via three dimensional cutting. Such cut bars are characterized by specific surface profiles and topographic features. Intricately shaped toilet bars with a wide range of formulations for enhanced skin treatment can be thus economically and reliably manufactured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Gregory Jay McFann, Manoj Misra, Peter Daniel Kaplan, George Giugno, Robert Paul Velthuizen
  • Patent number: 7662761
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel bar compositions comprising complexes formed from interaction of multivalent ions and soap. The insoluble complexes permit greater solid contents which counterintuitively, enhance lather (i.e., even if soluble soap is complexed, it is believed more can be used). Further, the complexes enhance rate of wear, hardness, mildness and deposition. The invention further comprises process for enhancing benefits by adding multivalent ions to soap stock during processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Vivek Subramanian, Pravin Shah
  • Patent number: 7638471
    Abstract: The invention provides transparent, pH neutral solid bar compositions comprising flipped N-acyl glutamate surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.,
    Inventors: Teanoosh Moaddel, Yury Yarovoy
  • Publication number: 20090304618
    Abstract: The presently described technology relates to acyl lactylate containing compositions having improved stability and multifunctional performance characteristics (e.g., pH stability, phase stability, hydrolytic stability (e.g., aqueous stability), cleansing, foaming, skin softness and skin moisturization) that may be utilized in rinse-out and leave-on skin and hair applications. The acyl lactylate compositions of the present technology may be delivered to the skin or hair via a conventional delivery vehicle such as a body wash, a shampoo, a bubble bath, a skin cream, or a lotion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Stepan Company
    Inventors: Irene Shapiro, Gregory Dado, David Allen, Branko Sajic
  • Patent number: 7612031
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a health-and-hygiene appliance comprising a dispersible component and a releasable component. Some or all of the releasable component is not homogeneously distributed throughout the dispersible component. Instead, the releasable component is disposed adjacent or proximate to the dispersible component, as would occur if the dispersible component was coated, sprayed, injected, deposited, printed, or otherwise associated with a formed dispersible component. One example of such an appliance is a cleansing product in which, on exposure to liquid, such as water, the dispersible component disperses or disintegrates, thereby releasing, and making available, all or substantially all of the releasable component, in this case a soap, cleanser, or other formulation. The releasable component may be released prior to, concurrent with, and/or after dispersal or disintegration of the dispersing component. The appliance can be sized for convenient handling by a caregiver or user—e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick J. Lang, Brendon F. Ribble
  • Publication number: 20090257968
    Abstract: The present invention provides an enhanced gelling agent composition comprising a mixture of an anionic surfactant and a coupling agent. The invention also describes compositions in gel form comprising: (a) a solvent selected from the group consisting of polar solvents, non-polar solvents and combinations thereof; and (b) a gelling agent in an amount sufficient to impart gelation to the composition, the gelling agent being a mixture comprising an anionic surfactant and a coupling agent. The gels of the invention may be substantially anhydrous or may optionally contain water as part of the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Walton, Edward T. Borish
  • Patent number: 7538077
    Abstract: An extruded personal washing bar providing unique combination of sensory attributes, said bar comprising: a. at least about 40% of a soap, b. from about 0.1% to about 20% of a polyol, c. no more than about 30% water, and d. from about 0.01% to about 3% based on the weight of the bar composition of inclusions dispersed uniformly in bar, said inclusions comprising plate-like solid polymer particles, having a longest edge dimension in the range from about 50 to about 300 ?m, and a thickness such that the ratio of the longest edge dimension to the thickness is in the range from about 1.5:1 to about 15:1, and wherein said personal washing bar is an extruded mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Maiangela Gomes de Oliveira Sichmann, Anelise Pineli
  • Patent number: 7531196
    Abstract: A cosmeceutical formulation is provided that includes a mixture of a refined, bleached, deodorized (RBD) palm oils and red palm olein. The resulting formulation is a homogeneous blend with a considerable shelf life. The formulation may be a cream, lotion, sunscreen, or a soap and may be formulated to include additional beneficial oils and EFAs. If a cream formulation is desired, RBD palm stearin is the preferred palm oil for producing a creamy texture. If a lotion is desired, RBD palm oil may be used and chemically modified to produce a tailored oil with a desired melting point and consistency. The formulation may be used to treat a variety of skin conditions including adverse and age-related skin conditions or as an effective moisturizer for the prolonged maintenance of ordinary skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Pacific Specialty Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Patricia McKane Kopas, George Kopas
  • Patent number: 7473673
    Abstract: The invention relates to both compositions comprising flat platy particles wherein the particles individually have deposition system (i.e., cationic polymers and anionic surfactant) on them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Polonka, Joseph Oreste Carnali, Pravin Shah, Rajesh Patel, Georgia Shafer, Teanoosh Moaddel
  • Patent number: 7459418
    Abstract: A reusable minimal use soap bar comprising a structural core surrounded by a soap layer composition existing in a solid phase. The soap bar can be single or multiple use, depending on the thickness of the soap layer around the core. After use the structural core is replenished with a fresh coating of soap. A method for stripping any existing soap layer and replenishing the core with a fresh coating of soap for reuse is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Alden Ozment
  • Publication number: 20080255015
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions which comprise one or more glycerol ethers together with one or more diol/diols and/or polyol/polyols. As a result, as well as good microbicidal effectiveness, whitening is reduced or avoided, drying-out of the skin is prevented, the moisture content is regulated and the skin is regressed to an adequate extent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: AIR LIQUIDE SANTE (INTERNATIONAL)
    Inventors: Wolfgang BEILFUSS, Sabine Wutsch, Klaus Weber, Ralf Gradtke
  • Publication number: 20080242572
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a water-soluble detergent printed film comprising a film support and at least one print, being printed thereon and/or therein said film, said film is a water-soluble detergent adapted for effective cleansing of various human body and goods cleaning. The present invention also discloses a method of producing a water-soluble detergent printed film, comprising forming a detergent film; and, printing the same with at least one print.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Samuel Icht, Sharon Maayan
  • Publication number: 20080234159
    Abstract: The present invention provides acylalkylisethionate esters useful in consumer products. The acylalkylisethionate esters are produced by reacting one or more carboxylic acids with one or more alkyl-substituted hydroxyalkyl sulfonates under esterification reaction conditions. The alkyl-substituted hydroxyalkyl sulfonates used as a raw material in producing the esters are prepared by reacting bisulfite with one or more alkylene oxides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation
    Inventors: Prakasa R. Anantaneni, John Gray, Marty J. Renner, George A. Smith, David C. Lewis, Donald H. Champion, Christopher J. Whewell
  • Patent number: 7427585
    Abstract: Framed soap compositions contain water and the following ingredients (A) to (D): (A) from 25 to 60 wt. % of a fatty acid soap containing not greater than 20 wt. % of insolubles; (B) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of sodium chloride; (C) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of sodium sulfate; and (D) from 5 to 30 wt. % of a polyol. These compositions solidify fast upon production, and have a high hardness after production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventor: Shigeru Kuroda
  • Patent number: 7417015
    Abstract: A soap bar comprising at least two different portions wherein the portions have a difference in solubility of at least 1.0%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate - Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Elizabeth Volz, Melissa Kuzmich
  • Patent number: 7351682
    Abstract: The invention discloses bar compositions which are milder than soap but have squeaky feel or rinse associated with soap. This is accomplished by ensuring at least a certain portion (at least 1%), or all, of the soluble surfactant system is ion-sensitive. Further, soluble soap comprises less than 1% by wt. of bar, which helps produce a less alkaline pH bar while allowing squeaky feel to be produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Teanoosh Moaddel, Yury Yarovoy, Michael Joseph Fair, Georgia Shafer, Christine Marie Nixon Lee, Frank Meyer
  • Patent number: 7314851
    Abstract: The invention discloses skin cleansing product which includes glycerinated soap and hard soap which comprises sericin protein from Thai silk, as a main ingredient, admixed with various components in the soap mass. The present products are safe for use and help nourish the skin so as to smooth and soften the skin when used. The product does not cause irritation and therefore can be used for unisex and all ages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: The Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques of her Majesty Queen Sirikit
    Inventors: Prateep Meesilpa, Parn Pannengpet, Pojana Werasopon, Chanya Pannengpet, Danai Narkprasert, Boonya Sudatis, Wachiraporn Pewlong, Malee Bunjob, Piyawan Boocha, Pattamawadee Setakanna, Preeya Pinnil
  • Patent number: 7285521
    Abstract: The invention relates to a synergistic detergent composition capable of reducing oiliness or greasiness of the skin and also reduce post wash re-accumulation of sebum on the skin. It is particularly preferred to formulate the composition as a wash off product by incorporating a clay belonging to the hormite group of the 2:1 type of clay minerals, and having an inverted ribbon configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Debojit Chakrabarty, Anant Kondiram Parte, Yashodhara Pawar
  • Patent number: 7119051
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel method of incorporating free fatty acid into soap-based bars to minimize or eliminate efflorescence and to compositions made by the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care, USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Terence James Farrell, Michael Irwin Hill
  • Patent number: 7109154
    Abstract: A combination toilet bar composition is described that contains soap, both amphoteric, and synthetic anionic surfactants in a specified ratio and a blend of hydrophobic emollients including a hydrocarbon with a titer of less than about 50 C. The toilet bar provides mild cleansing, moisturization, and creamy lather during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Syed Husain Abbas
  • Patent number: 7045491
    Abstract: A non-clear (translucent to opaque) cleansing bar comprising: (a) from about 3 to about 40 weight % anionic soap; (b) from about 4 to about 40 weight % of at least one synthetic surfactant; (c) from 0.1 to about 10 weight % of a gelling agent from the group consisting of dibenzylidene sorbitol, dibenzylidene xylitol, dibenzylidene ribitol, and mixtures thereof; (d) from about 5 to about 60 weight % of a humectant provided that glycerin is a component of the humectant and is present in an amount of about 2 to about 10 weight %; and (e) water; wherein all amounts are in % by weight based on the weight of the entire composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Regina Hourigan
  • Patent number: 7015179
    Abstract: Toilet bar compositions are described that contain specific odor masking agent(s). The odor masking agent(s) reduce malodor without the need for elevated amounts of masking fragrances that individuals may not prefer and who use the composition for personal cleansing or who are exposed to the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA
    Inventors: Michael Massaro, Sandra Dawn Meraviglia, Syed Husain Abbas, Bipinchandra J. Khara, Makarand S Shevade, Michael Bernardus Van Vlijmem
  • Patent number: 6987085
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin cleansing composition containing from 20 to 50% by weight of fatty acids and salts thereof, wherein the content of fatty acids having 20 to 24 carbon atoms is from 10 to 30% by weight of the total fatty acid components, and a weight ratio of fatty acids having not more than 15 carbon atoms to fatty acids having not less than 16 carbon atoms is in a range of from 20:80 to 50:50. The skin cleansing composition has many benefits such as high foamability, creamy foam quality, superior cleansing performance and rinsing property, low irritativeness and good storage stability, and gives a moist skin feeling after cleansing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi Seki
  • Patent number: 6949493
    Abstract: The present invention comprises novel bar compositions comprising relatively high levels of soap and of filler while maintaining good user properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaodong Zhang, Vivek Subramanian, Pravin Shah