Nitrogen Attached Indirectly To The Carboxyl Group By Nonionic Bonding, Or Salt Thereof Patents (Class 510/490)
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Patent number: 8268769Abstract: An aqueous solution containing a combination of Phosphoric Acid, Emulsifying Wax, Triethlyene Glycol, Cocamido Propyl Beatine, Lauryl Alcohol, EDTA-Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (polyamino carboxylic acid) and Sodium Hydrochloride is applied directly to stains on clothing that are caused by perspiration and/or the interaction of perspiration with commercial antiperspirants containing aluminum compounds. The aqueous solution converts aluminum oxide into a water-soluble phosphate compound that can be washed out when laundering the clothing, thereby effectively removing the stain.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Hillary Enselberg
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Publication number: 20120208735Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrophobic and particulate soil removal composition and method for removal of hydrophobic and particulate soil from an article. Stubborn hydrophobic greasy or oily soils, including associated organic particulate soils, such as finely divided elemental carbon, are frequently encountered on hard surfaces including vehicle parts. The composition is selected to provide enhanced soil removal, preferably in vehicle cleaning applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Lucia J. Byrne, David J. Falbaum, Jerry D. Hoyt
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Publication number: 20120142572Abstract: Composition A low irritancy cleansing composition comprises: (a) an anionic surfactant compound of formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C4-36 substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; each of R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group and wherein at least one of R2, R3, R4 and R5 is not hydrogen and M+ represents a cation; (b) an amphoteric surfactant; and (c) an alkoxylated non-ionic species; wherein the molar ratio of component (a) to component (b) is from 0.5:1 to 2:1 and wherein the ratio of the mass of component (c) to the combined mass of components (a) and (b) is less than 1.2:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: INNOSPEC LIMITEDInventor: Philip Cotrell
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Publication number: 20120122755Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising one or more compounds having a structure comprising a node structure with from four to twelve carbon atoms, one or more (poly)glyceryl groups, and one or more hydrophobic moieties, wherein each of the one or more (poly)glyceryl groups is linked to the node structure by a first primary linking group, the one or more hydrophobic moieties are each independently linked either to the node structure by a primary linking group or to one of the (poly)glyceryl groups by a secondary linking group, and wherein the polyglyceryl thickener has an average degree of glyceryl polymerization of from greater than 3 to less than about 11 and an average number of hydrophobic groups per primary linking group of about 0.35 or greater. Also provided are polyglyceryl compounds, compositions comprising water, a surfactant, and a polyglyceryl thickener, as well as, methods of making polyglyceryl compounds and compositions of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Sasa Andjelic, Modesto Erneta, Michael J. Fevola, Frank C. Sun
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Patent number: 8178481Abstract: A clear cleansing composition that also provides excellent moisturization is described. The composition comprises about 0.05 to about 30 weight percent anionic surfactant, an additional surfactant selected from about 0.5 to about 20 weight percent amphoteric surfactant, about 0.1 to about 20 weight percent nonionic surfactant, or both, and about 0.1 to about 50 weight percent humectant. Advantageously, the composition is also mild.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Holdings FranceInventors: Anne Sans, Laurent Helan, Marilyne Candolives
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Patent number: 8124574Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid personal care composition comprising both low levels of specific fatty isethionate product (e.g., less than 4%) and low overall fatty acid content (less than 4%) which, quite surprisingly, maintain excellent foaming profile relative to identical composition having high overall fatty acid content.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Liang Sheng Tsaur, Virgilio Barba Villa
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Patent number: 8119584Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for cleaning a shaving device using a cleaning solution and preparation of the cleaning solution. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method of cleaning a shaving device using an environmentally friendly cleaning solution.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Rovcal, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Harthun, David W. Everett, Giovanni Gonzalez
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Patent number: 8114826Abstract: A flowable concentrated soap cleansing composition is provided which includes from 40 to 65% of C12-C18 fatty acid mixture in combined amount of salt and free acid forms, the mixture having C12-C14 chain length present in greater amount than C16-C18 chain length of fatty acid. Further, the composition includes 25 to 50% water, 1 to 15% of a first anti-crystallization agent, and 2 to 15% of a second anti-crystallization agent. The first anti-crystallization agent is sodium lauryl ether sulfate with a weight average ethoxylation of from 0.5 to 2 moles ethylene oxide per mole of sulfate. The second anti-crystallization agent is polypropylene glycol of weight average molecular weight ranging from 195 to 10,000. The composition has a viscosity ranging from 10 to 100 Pa*s at 20° C. as measured after 2 minutes at 10 rpm on a Brookfield Viscometer using Spindle RV 7.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Kevin David Hermanson, Martin Swanson Vethamuthu, Anat Shiloach, Rajendra Mohanlal Dave
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Patent number: 8110533Abstract: A liquid cleansing composition is provided which includes from 5 to 25% by weight of a fatty acids mixture and from 30 to 90% by weight of water, wherein the fatty acids mixture is present in a weight amount greater than a total of all surfactants other than soap present in the composition. Further, the fatty acids mixture is 70-95% of lauric and myristic fatty acids in a weight ratio from 9:1 to 1:2, and 5-30% C16-C20 fatty acid, all by weight of the fatty acids mixture. Still further, 60-90 mole % of the fatty acids mixture is neutralized into soap.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Liang Sheng Tsaur
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Patent number: 8105995Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous liquid compositions in which surfactant system is specifically selected so that it cleanses well, but is mild and adequately foaming. Further the composition tolerate relatively large amounts of emollient (to help mildness) while, surprisingly, showing better stability.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Rajesh Patel, Vivek Subramanian
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Patent number: 8097578Abstract: The invention relates to a concentrated base, particularly for detergent products and products for personal care and hygiene, comprising a combination of at least three surfactants selected from the group consisting of acylmethyltaurates, alkylamidopropylbetaines, alkyl amphoacetates, alkyl amphodiacetates, alkylsulphoacetates, acyl sarcosinates, acyl lactylates and acyl glutamates. The viscosity of the concentrated base of the invention can advantageously be adjusted by simple dilution with water to the concentration of use and/or by adding small amounts of electrolytes. Detergent products and products for personal care and hygiene comprising the concentrated base of the invention are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Zschimmer & Schwarz Italiana S.p.A.Inventors: Fabrizio Guala, Elisabetta Merlo, Giovanni Villa
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Publication number: 20110280822Abstract: An aqueous structured surfactant composition contains an anionic surfactant selected from isethionate surfactants, taurate surfactants, and sarcosinate surfactants, and mixtures thereof, and an electrolyte and is useful in personal care applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: James F. Griffin, Stewart A. Warburton, Tobias Johannes Futterer
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Publication number: 20110281784Abstract: A chelating composition suitable for low-temperature use or storage is disclosed. The chelating compositions include 20 to 70 wt. percent of a polar solvent and 30 to 80 wt. percent of a first component of the formula: wherein R is a hydroxyalkyl group and each R? is individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, unsubstituted or inertly substituted alkyl groups, carbonyl-containing alkyl groups, carboxylate-containing alkyl groups, hydroxyalkyl groups and alkoxy groups; R? is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, unsubstituted or inertly substituted alkyl groups; carbonyl-substituted alkyl groups, carboxylate-containing alkyl groups, hydroxyalkyl groups and alkoxy groups; M1 and M2 are alkali metal ions, wherein the M1 has a higher atomic weight than M2; wherein x+y=n and the mole fraction of M1 is greater than 0.70 to 1. Methods of suppressing crystallization and methods of cleaning surfaces employing the compositions described herein are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Druce K. Crump, David A. Wilson
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Publication number: 20110269652Abstract: The invention relates to gemini surfactants of formula IA wherein A is a core derived from an organic polyhydroxy compound; R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrophobic group; and R3 and R4 are each independently a surfactant head group. Such surfactants can be used as components of fluids used in the petroleum industry or used in formulating cleansing compositions or detergent compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITYInventors: D. Gerrard Marangoni, T. Bruce Grindley, Nusrat Jahan, Christian Petropolis, Thomas Tran, Nawal Paul
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Publication number: 20110269662Abstract: A system for cleaning ware includes a detergent composition and a rinse solution. The detergent composition includes an alkali metal hydroxide, a corrosion inhibitor and a surfactant. The detergent includes less than about 1% of an alkali metal carbonate by weight. The rinse solution includes water and a chelating acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Altony Miralles
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Patent number: 8048842Abstract: The present invention provides a thickening/foam-promoting agent having thickening/foam-promoting properties and a low odor, and a detergent composition containing the agent. The thickening/foam-promoting agent is composed of the following component (A): (A) a compound represented by the following formula (1): R1O—(PO)n/(EO)m—R2??(1), wherein R1 is a linear alkyl or an alkenyl group having 8 to 10 carbon atoms, PO is a propyleneoxy group, EO is an ethyleneoxy group, an average added molar number n is a number of 1.5 to 3.0, an average added molar number m is a number of 0 to 1.0, and R2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, wherein the content of an alcohol of the formula (1), when n=0, m=0 and R2 is a hydrogen atom, is not more than 3000 ppm, and the detergent composition contains the component (A) and a surfactant (B).Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Yasuhiro Doi, Masaki Inoue, Kaoru Omae, Yoshinori Tamura
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Patent number: 8049022Abstract: The present invention relates to fatty acid alkanolamides or polyolamides containing at least one group Y, where Y stands for CF3—(CH2)a—O—, SF5—, CF3—(CH2)a—S—, CF3CF2S—, [CF3—(CH2)a]2N— or [CF3—(CH2)a]NH—, where a stands for an integer selected from the range from 0 to 5, or formula (I), where Rf stands for CF3—(CH2)r—, CF3—(CH2)r—O—, CF3—(CH2)r—S—, CF3CF2—S—, SF5—(CH2)r— or [CF3—(CH2)r]2N—, [CF3—(CH2)r]NH— or (CF3)2N—(CH2)r—, B stands for a single bond, O, NH, NR, CH2, C(O)—O, C(O), S, CH2—O, O—C(O), N—C(O), C(O)—N, O—C(O)—N, N—C(O)—N, O—SO2 or SO2—O, R stands for alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms, b stands for 0 or 1 and c stands for 0 or 1, q stands for 0 or 1, where at least one radical from b and q stands for 1, and r stands for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, to processes for the preparation of these compounds, and to uses of these surface-active compounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschrankter HaftungInventors: Wolfgang Hierse, Nikolai (Mykola) Ignatyev, Martin Seidel, Elvira Montenegro, Peer Kirsch, Andreas Bathe
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Patent number: 8048838Abstract: A mixed powder or mixed granule containing at east 80% by weight of a mixture of (a) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one glycine-N,N-diacetic acid derivative of the general formula (I) MOOC—CHR—N(CH2COOM)2??(I) where R is C1-12-alkyl M is alkali metal, (b) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one polyethylene glycol or of at least one nonionic surfactant or of a mixture thereof or of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinylpyrrolidones (PVP), polyalkylene glycols and derivatives thereof, processes for producing these mixed powders or mixed granules, the use of these mixed powders or mixed granules, and a solid laundry detergent and a solid dishwasher detergent comprising the inventive mixed powder or mixed granule are described.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Helmut Witteler, Michael Schoenherr, Markus Hartmann
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Patent number: 8044007Abstract: The present invention relates to a conditioning and shine enhancing composition for keratin fibers especially human hair. Accordingly the subject of the present invention is an aqueous composition comprising at least one mono alkyl quaternary ammonium surfactant at a concentration of 0.01 to 10% by weight, and at least one arylated silicone at a concentration of 0.001 to 5% by weight, calculated to total composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: KPSS-Kao Professional Salon Services GmbHInventors: Michael Molenda, Martin Hoffmann, Mustafa Grit
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Publication number: 20110251119Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture comprising itaconic acid or an itaconic acid derivative and a primary amine of the formula (I) R—NH2??(I) where the molar ratio of primary amine to itaconic acid or the itaconic acid derivative is in the range from 0.5:1 to 20:1, wherein the mixture comprises 50 mole percent or less of 4-carboxypyrrolidones of the formula (II), derivatives of the 4-carboxypyrrolidones of the formula (II) and 4-carbamidopyrrolidones of the formula (III) based on the itaconic acid used or the itaconic acid derivative used and in which R is a linear or branched saturated aliphatic radical having 1 to 24 carbon atoms or a saturated cycloaliphatic radical having 3 to 24 carbon atoms. The invention further provides for the use of the inventive mixtures for preparing 1,3-alkylmethylpyrrolidones and/or 1,4-alkylmethylpyrrolidones, and also a process for preparing 1,3-alkylmethylpyrrolidones and/or 1,4-alkylmethylpyrrolidones.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Tobias Wabnitz, Rolf Pinkos, Karl Ott, Katja Lamm
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Publication number: 20110226293Abstract: A cleaning composition comprising: (i) a buffering system comprising a strong base and an organic acid; (ii) an alkanolamine; (iii) at least one surfactant chosen from a zwitterionic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant, an ionic surfactant and mixtures thereof; and (iv) an organic solvent chosen from lower alkanols, glycol ethers and diethers, and mixtures thereof; wherein the pH of the composition is about 9 to about 13. These alkaline cleaning compositions are useful to remove burnt-on and/or baked-on soil deposits and grease.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Genevieve Bonnechere, Baudouin Mertens
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Patent number: 8022028Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Caryn R. Westphal, Karen Wisniewski, Cynthia McCullar Murphy, David Frank Suriano
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Publication number: 20110212879Abstract: Concentrated shampoo composition comprising from 25 to 38% wt. C10-C14 ether sulphate as cleansing surfactant, from 0.5 to 5% salt and wherein the zero shear viscosity of the composition is from 2 to 2000 Pa·s and the composition comprises 90% vol. or more composition in the nematic discotic phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventor: Timothy John Madden
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Publication number: 20110207634Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing ether carboxylates.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Robert Baumann, Markus Christian Biel, Andreas Deckers, Alfred Oftring, Frank Rittig, Wolfgang Staffel
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Patent number: 8003593Abstract: The present invention describes a formulation comprising: (A) at least one surfactant; and (B) an anti-microbial composition that comprises (i) an anti-microbial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a hydrophobic material and (iii) a polar solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Byotrol PLCInventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder, John Yates
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Zwitterionic surfacant together with an anionic ether-containing surfactant as a drag-reducing agent
Patent number: 7987866Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a zwitterionic surfactant in combination with an ether sulphate or ether carboxylate surfactant in a water-based system as a drag-reducing agent. The combination has besides a high drag-reducing effect also a low sensitivity to hard water.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Martin Hellsten, Hans Oskarsson -
Patent number: 7964547Abstract: Cleaner concentrates, associated cleaners, and associated methods are disclosed. The cleaner concentrates are capable for use in making cleaners that are capable of removing from surfaces fresh, greasy soils and polymerized soils more recently encountered in the food service industry originating from non-trans-fat oils. The cleaner concentrates include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, and as a remainder, water. The one or more alkalinity sources may be present in an amount sufficient to provide a free alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 3.6 wt % and a total alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 6.1 wt %, based on the total weight of the cleaner concentrate. The one or more chelants may be present in an amount sufficient to permit a use of a water having a hardness number up to about 600 ppm (600 mg/L) or more.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Danielle E. Underwood, Tami J. Tadrowski, Karen O. Rigley
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Patent number: 7959685Abstract: The present invention provides a laundry detergent composition, a process for making said composition, the use of the composition in a laundry detergent and a method for treating fabric with the composition. Said laundry detergent compositions comprise a polyaspartate derivative modified with at least two hydrophilic groups, one of which is a charged hydrophilic group, surfactant and optionally other ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: The Sun Products CorporationInventors: Anthony McKee, Alyn James Parry, Susanne Henning Rogers, Albert van der Wal
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Patent number: 7935666Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent composition having from 3 to 75 percent by weight of at least one surfactant; and from 0.01 to 5 percent by weight percent of a copolymer composed of from about 70 to 100 mole percent of at least one amine-functional monomer, and from about 30 to 0 mole percent of at least one hydrophobic ethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein said amine-functional monomer is not a quaternized amine, and wherein said copolymer has been at least partially neutralized. The detergent composition having the copolymers provides color protection and anti-pill properties in laundry applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Klin A. Rodrigues, Martin Crossman
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Patent number: 7923428Abstract: Composition for cleaning or rinsing hard surfaces in an aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic medium comprising at least one polybetaine for contributing to said surfaces antideposition and/or antiadhesion properties with regard to soiling substances capable of being deposited on said surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Cédric Geffroy, Ian Harrison, Marie-Pierre Labeau
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Patent number: 7915213Abstract: An aqueous based liquid laundry detergent comprises at least 15 wt. % of an alkali metal carbonate builder and a hygroscopic agent in sufficient amounts to maintain the stability of the detergent composition and reduce the formation of insoluble hydrates of the carbonate builder.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Steven T. Adamy, Jennifer Forman
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Patent number: 7906475Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising low molecular weight polymeric materials and surfactants having reduced irritation associated therewith, methods of reducing the irritation associated with a personal care composition comprising an anionic and/or amphoteric surfactant, the methods comprising combining a low molecular weight polymeric material capable of binding a surfactant thereto with an anionic surfactant to produce a reduced irritation personal care composition, and methods of using such compositions to cleanse the hair or skin with reduced irritation.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Russel M. Walters, Michael J. Fevola, Joseph J. Librizzi
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Patent number: 7867969Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in an aqueous medium: (a) at least one first anionic surfactant in the form of a magnesium salt, (b) at least one second anionic surfactant different from the first, (c) at least one amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant, (d) at least one oxyethylenated sorbitan ester, and (e) at least one polymer chosen from cationic polymers and amphoteric or zwitterionic polymers. Also disclosed herein is a cosmetic treatment process comprising applying such a composition to the hair.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Sandrine Decoster, Béatrice Thomas
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Patent number: 7838484Abstract: Cleaner concentrates, associated cleaners, and associated methods are disclosed. The cleaner concentrates are capable for use in making cleaners that are capable of removing from surfaces fresh, greasy soils and polymerized soils more recently encountered in the food service industry originating from non-trans-fat oils. The cleaner concentrates include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, and as a remainder, water. The one or more alkalinity sources may be present in an amount sufficient to provide a free alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 3.6 wt % and a total alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 6.1 wt %, based on the total weight of the cleaner concentrate. The one or more chelants may be present in an amount sufficient to permit a use of a water having a hardness number up to about 600 ppm (600 mg/L) or more.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Danielle Elise Underwood, Tami Jo Tadrowski, Karen Odom Rigley
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Publication number: 20100286019Abstract: The present invention generally relates to particulate compositions and methods for making the compositions. It specifically relates to improved spray drying methods that substantially reduce the production of small particles that pose industrial hygiene concerns for factory workers and product consumers. In a composition aspect, the present invention provides an atomized aqueous composition. The composition is formed using a spray-drying apparatus. It includes 0.001 to 0.10 weight percent of a polymer, which is selected from a group consisting of a cellulose-based polymer, a gum, and a synthetic polymer. It further includes at least one polypeptide, which is present in the aqueous composition at a concentration greater than 0.01 weight percent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2008Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Herbert B. Scher, Deborah S. Winetzky
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Patent number: 7829514Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, (A) at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one group chosen from sulfate, sulfonate and phosphate, (B) at least one carboxylic anionic surfactant other than the at least one anionic surfactant of (A), (C) at least one amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant, (D) at least one alkylpolyglycoside nonionic surfactant, (E) at least one cationic polymer with a cationic charge density of greater than or equal to 4 meq./g, and (F) at least one beneficial agent other than the at least one cationic polymer of (E), wherein the sulfate, sulfonate or phosphate anionic surfactant/amphoteric surfactant weight ratio is in a range from 0.1 to 2. Also disclosed are uses of said composition for cleansing and caring for the hair or the skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Laurence Paul, Franck Giroud, Henri Samain
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Publication number: 20100261631Abstract: A biofilm-removing agent which effectively removes biofilms is provided. A biofilm-removing agent containing a basic amino acid derivative represented by the following formula (1) or a salt thereof: (wherein R1 represents a linear- or branched-alkyl group having 4 to 18 carbon atoms or a linear- or branched-alkenyl group having 4 to 18 carbon atoms; X and Y each represent a group selected from the groups represented by the following formulas: and m represents an integer from 1 to 5).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Kazuo Isobe, Yuji Okauchi
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Patent number: 7811387Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard surface cleaning composition comprising a copolymer, wherein said copolymer comprises a zwitterionic unit A or a mixture thereof and another unit B or a mixture thereof, wherein said unit A comprises a betaine group or a mixture thereof and wherein said betaine group of said unit A is a sulphobetaine group or a mixture thereof, and wherein said unit B is derived from vinyl-pyrrolidone.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stefano Scialla, Luca Sarcinelli, Annick Julia Oscar Mertens, Marc Francois Theophile Evers, Evelyne Prat, Olivier Anthony, Marie Pierre Labeau, Chi-Thanh Vuong
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Patent number: 7807614Abstract: Quaternary surfactants of the formula (I), wherein R1CO is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, optionally hydroxy-functionalized acyl radical having 6 to 22 carbon atoms and 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, R2 is a CH2COOH radical, an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a CH2CH2OH or a CH2CH2OCH2CH2OH group, and X is halide, alkyl sulfate, alkyl carbonate or alkyl phosphate, are useful as surfactants in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations. Aqueous solutions above 50% by weight of the surfactants are flowable and pumpable.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Joaquin Bigorra Llosas, Karl Heinz Schmid, Rafael Pi Subirana, Nuria Bonastre Gilabert
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Patent number: 7803746Abstract: An antimicrobial foam hand soap composition includes a glutinous component to promote more thorough hand washing. The glutinous component may be selected from the group consisting of: cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate; dimer dilinoleamido-propyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate; sodiumgrapeseedamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate; sodium olivamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate; linoleamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate; PEG-8 dimethicone sunfloweramidopropyl PG-dimonium complex; sunfloweramidopropyl phosphate PG-dimonium chloride, inulin, inulin-based surfactants and mixtures thereof. Polysaccharide-based or natural oil-based foaming agents and surfactants are suitably included in the compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2008Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Phuong V. Luu, David W. White, Michael A. Sturm
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Patent number: 7794507Abstract: There is disclosed a method for treating textiles comprising applying to the textile an enzyme having a specific activity towards the textile, under conditions such that there is substantially no mechanical agitation.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Devan-PPT Chemicals LimitedInventors: David Paul Bishop, Joao Marques Cortez, John Ellis
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Patent number: 7786066Abstract: The stability of aqueous, liquid detergents containing hypochlorite and brighteners is achieved by the use of a specific complexing agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Carlos Malet, Mercedes Mendoza Cruz, Miguel Osset, Nuria Montaner
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Patent number: 7776318Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid cleansing composition, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium: (a) at least one anionic surfactant; (b) at least one electrolyte, (c) at least one copolymer of methacrylic acid and of a C1-C4 alkyl acrylate, present in an amount of less than 0.5% by weight of active material, relative to the total weight of the composition. The present disclosure also relates to the use of the compositions in cosmetics or dermatology, such as products for cleansing human keratin materials, for instance the skin, and to their use for improving the stability of the texture of the composition at low temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Laure Bissey-Beugras, Delphine Ribery
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Patent number: 7776807Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care liquid cleansing compositions comprising bacterially produced microfibrous cellulose (MFC) suspending polymers which have not previously been used in personal care compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Cristiane Aparecida F. Canto, Chandra Shekar Palla Venkata, Yuntao Thomas Hu, Prabhjyot Singh, Lin Yang, Martin Swanson Vethamuthu, Alexander Lips
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Patent number: 7759297Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair with shine enhancing effect. Accordingly the subject of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair comprising at least one anionic surfactant, at least one non-ionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant at a total concentration of 5 to 50% by weight calculated to total composition, and at least one arylated silicone at a concentration of 0.001 to 2.5% by weight, calculated to total composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2010Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: KPSS-KAO Professional Salon Services GmbHInventors: Michael Molenda, Martin Hoffmann, Mustafa Grit
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Patent number: 7749951Abstract: Described are methods for preparing compositions that include the steps of (a) premixing a cationic guar gum in water; (b) adding a surfactant component to the premix of (a); (c) adding about 1 to about 3 weight % of salt to the mixture obtained in (b); (d) applying shear to the mixture obtained in (c) at a shear rate not exceeding about 20 sec?1 to form a spherulite composition; and (f) mixing an oil phase with the spherulite composition. Also included are compositions prepared by this process.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Peter R. Hilliard, Jr., Nadia Soliman, Peter Haugk
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Patent number: 7737104Abstract: Spherulite-containing compositions are described, including compositions comprising a surfactant component, a salt, and an oil phase, wherein the surfactant component comprises (a) about 6 to about 8.25 weight % sodium trideceth sulfate; (b) about 1.8 to about 3.0 weight % of a structuring agent; (c) about 1.1 to about 3.0 weight % of a foam booster; (d) water; and (e) about 0.3 to about 0.8 weight % of a cationic guar gum.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Peter R. Hilliard, Jr., Nadia Soliman, Peter Haugk
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Patent number: 7718595Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David Frank Suriano, Caryn R. Westphal, Karen Wisniewski, Julie Burke
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Patent number: 7678752Abstract: Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Mary Jane Combs, David Gladney, Jr., Connie Lynn Sheets
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Patent number: 7662760Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair with shine enhancing effect. Accordingly the subject of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair comprising at least one anionic surfactant, at least one non-ionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant at a total concentration of 5 to 50% by weight calculated to total composition, and at least one arylated silicone at a concentration of 0.001 to 2.5% by weight, calculated to total composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: KPSS - Kao Professional Salon Services GmbHInventors: Michael Molenda, Martin Hoffmann, Mustafa Grit