Solvent Assisted Dyeing Patents (Class 8/435)
  • Patent number: 8137414
    Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous composition comprising an alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer. The inventors of the present invention have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl dially ammonium chloride colors and/or permanently shapes hair excellently and improves hair shine, combability and manageability and especially hair treated with such composition has less flyaway. Additionally it has been observed that hair colored and/or permanently shaped more homogeneously from root to tips. The object of the present invention is a composition for hair comprising at least one alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl dially ammonium chloride. Cationic charge density of the polymer is preferably between 3 and 4 mEq/g and particularly 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: KPSS KAO Professional Salon Services GmbH
    Inventors: Jonathan Wood, Alexandra Meuser, Mustafa Grit
  • Patent number: 8137413
    Abstract: An aqueous oxidative coloring composition for keratin fibers has at least one oxidative dye precursor and optionally at least one coupling agent and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at about 25° C. and at least one alkyl ether or ester or amine alkyl amine or quaternary ammonium compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: KPSS KAO Professional Salon Services GmbH
    Inventors: Jonathan Wood, Alexandra Hullmann, Mustafa Grit
  • Patent number: 8137415
    Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous composition comprising an alkalizing agent and an aqueous emulsion of a silicone copolymer. The inventors of the present invention have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one alkalizing agent and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at about 25° C. colors and/or permanently shapes hair excellently and improves hair shine, combability and manageability and especially hair treated with such composition has less flyaway. Additionally it has been observed that hair colored and/or permanently shaped more homogeneously from root to tips. The subject of the present invention is an aqueous composition for human hair comprising at least one alkalizing agent and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at about 25° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: KPSS KAO Professional Salon Services GmbH
    Inventors: Jonathan Wood, Alexandra Meuser, Mustafa Grit
  • Patent number: 8133285
    Abstract: Described are hair colorant compositions comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, and optionally a metallocene catalyzed polyolefin. an aqueous dispersion comprising a metallocene catalyzed polyolefin and an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, and methods of reducing hair damage from hair colorants, comprising including an aqueous dispersion comprising a metallocene catalyzed polyolefin and an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer in the hair colorant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Inventors: Susan L. Jordan, Curtis Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8118884
    Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure relates to compositions for dyeing or lightening human keratin fibers, comprising: (a) at least 25% by weight of at least one fatty substance; (b) at least one amphoteric polymer; (c) at least one basifying agent; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The present disclosure also relates to a dyeing or lightening processes using the composition, and two- and three-compartment devices which make it possible to obtain a composition according to the present disclosure, after mixing of the compositions of the compartments just before application of the composition according to the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Ascione, Jean Cotteret
  • Patent number: 8114170
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agent for coloring and/or bleaching keratin fibers, consisting of: a first composition (A) comprising at least one alkalizing agent, and a second composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent, wherein at least one of the two compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one fat selected from liquid hydrocarbons, such that the at least one fat is present in a mixture of compositions (A) and (B) in an amount of at least 20 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the mixture, and further wherein at least one of compositions (A) and (B) comprises at least one reductone optionally in a form chosen from acids, salts, and esters. The present disclosure also relates to a method of coloring and/or bleaching keratin fibers employing the agent, as well as a kit containing it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Caroline Goget, Gautier Deconinck
  • Patent number: 8110010
    Abstract: Agents for coloring keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, that contain encased oxidation dye precursor products. More-uniform coloring, which is independent of which strands are wetted first or last with the coloring product, is thereby ensured. The casing of the oxidation dye precursor products is made up of an encapsulating material made of methacrylic-acid, methacrylic acid-ester, or vinyl-acetate homo- or copolymers, or shellac, as well as at least one release agent. Contact time is equalized over time and shortened overall, resulting in a reduction in hair damage due to excessively long contact times. A method for manufacturing coloring agents for keratinic fibers, containing coated particles is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Carolin Welz, Hartmut Manneck, Astrid Kleen, Mustafa Akram
  • Patent number: 8105394
    Abstract: The invention relates to the dyeing of keratin fibers using azomethine direct dyes or reduced precursors of azomethine direct dyes of formula (I) and (II) obtained from 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine. The invention relates to a dye composition comprising at least one azomethine direct dye or a reduced precursor of an azomethine direct dye, to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, using the said composition, and to their uses in the dyeing of keratin fibers. This composition allows a particularly stable and fast coloration to be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Madeleine Leduc, Stéphane Sabelle, Eric Metais, Christophe Rondot
  • Patent number: 8105393
    Abstract: Compositions and methods relating to the use of pigment compositions are revealed, which can be used to impart color to hair. For instance, treatment formulations that include a pigment-functionalized cationic polymer can be utilized. In some particular instances, a plurality of serially applied treatment formulations is used to improve the characteristics of hair coloring. In addition, other formulations or treatments, such as one or more sealing compositions, or a final coating formulation can also be used to impart other desired characteristics such as treatment durability. Other components of various formulations/compositions are also discussed. Processes for using such compositions/formulations are disclosed. Along with the compositions, kits can be assembled where various compositions/formulations are compartmentalized for storage until the time for application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Cosmetics, LLC
    Inventors: Noah A. Suddaby, David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, Daniel A. Bercovici
  • Patent number: 8097046
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aqueous dye composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium: (a) at least one oxidizing agent, (b) at least one water-insoluble oxygenated organic non-dyeing compound, present in an amount of at least 30% by weight relative to the total weight of the dye composition, and (c) at least one oxidation dye precursor and/or at least one direct dye. Also disclosed herein is a process for dyeing human keratin fibers, for example, the hair, comprising applying such a composition to the keratin fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Sylvain Kravtchenko, Claude Dubief
  • Patent number: 8092552
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dyeing composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more oxidation dyes, aqueous ammonia, ammonium chloride and one or more additives selected from ceramides, silicas, ascorbic acid and/or its salts, fatty acids and/or salts thereof, alkanolamines and/or salts thereof, crosslinked homopolymers of acrylic acid, copolymers of dialkyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylic acid, and particular cationic polymers, or mixtures thereof. It likewise provides a method of colouring human keratin fibres, employing the said composition in the presence of a composition comprising one or more oxidizing agents. The invention further provides a multiple-compartment device appropriate to the implementation of the said method, comprising in a first compartment a dyeing composition according to the invention and in another compartment a composition comprising one or more oxidizing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Caroline Goget, François Cottard, Florence Laurent, Jean-Marc Ascione
  • Patent number: 8092553
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, intended to be mixed at the time of use with an oxidizing agent, comprising: A) at least one oxidation base chosen from para-aminophenols and the addition salts thereof with an acid; B) at least one additional dye precursor different from the at least one oxidation base defined in A); and C) dipropylene glycol; wherein: the at least one oxidation base is present in an amount of greater than or equal to 1.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition; and the dipropylene glycol is present in an amount of greater than or equal to 3.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Marie Giafferi, Marie-Pascale Audousset, Isabelle Schlosser
  • Patent number: 8088175
    Abstract: Improved hair coloring agents which do not adversely effect the health of the user and which are environmentally safe and which permanently colors only gray hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventors: Paula Pryor, Marc Pryor
  • Patent number: 8088177
    Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition used for dyeing, bleaching, or destaining hair contains diglycerin, 1,3-butylene glycol, and polyethylene glycol having a number average molecular weight of 10,000 or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Hoyu Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuki Sasao, Yasue Yamazaki
  • Patent number: 8088178
    Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition used for dyeing, bleaching, or destaining hair contains a fatty acid ester, a linear-chain higher fatty acid, polyethylene glycol having a number average molecular weight of 6,000 or more, an alkaline agent, and an oxidizing agent. The fatty acid ester is an ester of a fatty acid having a carbon number of 10 or less and an alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Hoyu Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuki Sasao, Yasue Yamazaki
  • Patent number: 8088173
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dye composition for the oxidation dyeing of human keratin fibers, at a pH greater than or equal to 8, comprising at least one oxidation dye precursor, at least one fatty alcohol, at least one fatty ester and at least one cationic surfactant, where the weight ratio of the at least one fatty alcohol and the at least one fatty acid ester being greater than 2 and less than 10. In addition, the present invention relates to a ready-to-use composition obtained by extemporaneously mixing the dye composition with an oxidizing composition, before use, and a method for dyeing keratin fibers in which the ready-to-use composition is applied to hair fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Daniel Debain, Bruno Laguitton
  • Patent number: 8088179
    Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition used for dyeing, bleaching, or destaining hair contains amino-modified silicone, dimethicone, and polyethylene glycol having a number average molecular weight of 10,000 or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Hoyu Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuki Sasao, Yasue Yamazaki
  • Patent number: 8083809
    Abstract: The invention relates to the dyeing of keratinous fibres using azomethine direct dyes of formula (I) or reduced precursors of azomethine direct dyes of formula (II) obtained from 2-chloro-3-amino-6-methylphenol. A subject-matter of the invention is a dyeing composition comprising at least one chlorinated azomethine direct dye or one reduced precursor of a chlorinated azomethine direct dye, a method for dyeing keratinous fibres which employs the said composition and their uses in the dyeing of keratinous fibres. This composition makes it possible to obtain a particularly stable and consistent colouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Madeleine Leduc, Stéphane Sabelle, Eric Metais, Christophe Rondot
  • Patent number: 8075639
    Abstract: Provided is a dyeing composition for coloring human keratin fibers, comprising, at a pH less than 8, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one oxidative dye precursor; at least one cationic surfactant; at least one fatty acid ester; and at least one fatty alcohol, wherein the at least one fatty alcohol is chosen from non-(poly)oxyalkylenated and non-(poly)glycerolated, saturated and unsaturated fatty alcohols, and wherein the weight ratio of the at least one fatty alcohol to the at least one fatty acid ester is greater than 2:1 and less than 10:1. Also provided are methods and devices for coloring the keratin fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Daniel Debain, Bruno Laguitton, Alain Lagrange
  • Patent number: 8075638
    Abstract: The invention relates to the dyeing of keratin materials using dichromophore dyes with a carbonyl or heterocyclic linker. The invention relates to a dye composition comprising a dye with a carbonyl or heterocyclic linker, and to a dyeing process with a lightening effect on keratin materials, in particular keratin fibers, especially human keratin fibers such as the hair, using said composition, optionally in the presence of a cosmetically acceptable acid or base. It similarly relates to novel dyes and to the uses thereof in lightening keratin materials. This composition makes it possible to obtain a coloring with a lightening effect which is particularly resistant and visible on dark keratin fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Andrew Greaves
  • Patent number: 8070831
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for dyeing or lightening human keratin fibers, dyeing or lightening processes using the compositions, and two-compartment or three-compartment devices comprising the compositions, wherein the compositions comprise, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: at least 25% by weight of a mixture of fatty substances comprising at least one fatty alcohol that is solid at ambient temperature; at least one oxidizing agent; and optionally at least one basifying agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Frédéric Simonet, Franck Clement, Marie-Pascale Audousset
  • Patent number: 8066781
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for dyeing or lightening human keratin fibers, comprising: a cosmetically acceptable medium; at least 25% by weight of at least one fatty substance; at least one cationic polymer; at least one dye chosen from oxidation dyes and direct dyes; at least one basifying agent; and at least one oxidizing agent. The disclosure also relates to a dyeing or lightening process using it. Another subject of the disclosure is multi-compartment devices or kits for obtaining, after mixing together the compositions of the compartments, just before its application, a composition according to the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Leïla Hercouet, Frédéric Simonet, Marie-Pascale Audousset, Philippe Rapold
  • Patent number: 8066782
    Abstract: The invention relates to the dyeing of keratin fibres using azomethine direct dyes or precursors of azomethine dyes obtained from 2-alkylresorcinols. The invention relates to a dye composition comprising at least one azomethine direct dye or pre-cursor of an azomethine direct dye, to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, using the said composition, and to their uses in the dyeing of keratin fibres. This composition allows a particularly stable and fast coloration to be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Madeleine Leduc, Eric Metais, Stéphane Sabelle, Christophe Rondot
  • Patent number: 8052762
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions suitable for use in dyeing keratin-containing fibers. Further disclosed herein are colorant systems and compositions comprising the colorant systems. Also disclosed are kits comprising one or more colorant systems and an activator composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Kelly Van Gogh, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly Van Gogh, William Onyebuagu
  • Patent number: 8043385
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dyeing composition comprising, in a medium appropriate for dyeing: A) one or more specific cationic cellulose ether (s), B) one or more metasilicate (s), and C) one or more benzene, heterocyclic or naphthalene oxidation dye (s). The present invention also relates to a method for dyeing keratinous fibers employing such a composition and to the use of this composition for dyeing of keratinous fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Marie-Pascale Audousset
  • Patent number: 8038731
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of dyeing and lightening keratin materials in the presence of a reducing agent, comprising applying to keratin materials, a dyeing composition comprising a fluorescent disulfide dye and simultaneously applying to the keratin materials at least one reducing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Nicolas Daubresse, Andrew Greaves, Henri Samain
  • Patent number: 8034128
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hair colouring and hair bleaching compositions comprising a first component comprising at least one oxidizing agent and a C6 to C16 alkyl glucoside and a second component comprising an anionic surfactant and a fatty alcohol. The compositions surprisingly provide improved hair colourant and bleaching compositions which deliver lift, lightening and colour, whilst minimizing damage and which provide the required viscosity both pre and post mixing of the first and second components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Andrei Sergeevich Bureiko, Graham John Myatt, Colin John Clarke
  • Patent number: 8034125
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the dyeing of keratin materials using two colorless dye precursors, at least one of which contains a disulfide/thiol unit, said precursors reacting together chemically to form the color in situ. The process according to the invention makes it possible in the context of certain variants to solve the problems caused by the color generated during the process, while at the same time not degrading the efficacy of the coloration, and especially of the lightening effect. The colorations obtained are moreover powerful, chromatic, sparingly selective, and fast with respect to external agents such as sunlight, perspiration and especially shampoo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Andrew Greaves, Nicolas Daubresse
  • Patent number: 8034126
    Abstract: New, effective and non-toxic compounded henna based hair dyes that are non-toxic, natural and hypoallergenic that provide an alternative to conventional hair color. The products are made using 100% Green Chemistry and do not utilize encapsulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventors: Alex Vainshelboim, Tatyana Vainshelboim
  • Patent number: 8034127
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hair coloring and hair bleaching compositions comprising at least one oxidizing agent, a specified gel network thickener system comprising a specified tertiary system, a cationic polymer and a mica and or titanium oxide. The compositions surprisingly provide improved hair colorant and bleaching compositions which deliver lift, lightening and color, whilst minimizing damage which are easy to manufacture and which improve adhesion of the composition to the hair roots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Andrei Sergeevich Bureiko, Juergen Schmenger
  • Patent number: 8029577
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of lightening and/or colouring human keratin fibers using at least one first composition comprising at least one specific aminosilicon compound and at least one oxidizing composition. It also provides a composition containing less than 10% by weight of water comprising at least one specific aminosilicon compound and at least one fatty substance. It provides, lastly, a multiple-compartment device in which at least one compartment comprises the abovementioned composition, and at least one other compartment comprises an oxidizing composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Henri Samain, Leïla Hercouet
  • Patent number: 8029578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hair colouring and hair bleaching compositions comprising at least one oxidizing agent, a specified gel network thickener system comprising a specified tertiary component system, and a polysaccharide and a polyol. The compositions surprisingly provide hair colourant and bleaching compositions which deliver lightening and colour which are easy to manufacture and improve adhesion of the composition to the hair roots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Andrei Sergeevich Bureiko, Juergen Schmenger
  • Patent number: 8025703
    Abstract: A two-part foam hair dye having a first agent containing an alkali agent, a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol foamer container, wherein the first agent contains (A), from 0.20 to 2.00 mol/kg of (B), and 0.05 mol/kg or greater of (C1); a total concentration of (C1) and (C2) in the first agent is from 0.16 to 0.50 mol/kg: and a mixture of the first agent and the second agent has a viscosity of from 1 to 300 mPa·s; (A) a water-soluble cationic polymer, (B) an alkali metal ion, (C1) an oxidation dye having a phenolic hydroxyl group, and (C2) an anionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: KAO Corporation
    Inventors: Toshio Ogawa, Yoshinori Saito
  • Patent number: 8025704
    Abstract: Agent having at least one non-ionic component having an HLB of 8.0 or less are disclosed, as well as the combination of a blue and red substantive dye wherein the weight ratio of the blue dyes as opposed to the red dyes is 1 or greater. Further disclosed are agents for dyeing human hair blond having at least one oxidizing agent preparation and optionally a bleaching force reinforcing preparation. The agents make it possible to avoid undesired color shifts towards yellow or red nuances during blond hair dyeing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Hartmut Manneck
  • Patent number: 8025701
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair coloring composition containing at least one natural dye, in particular at least one orcein, and at least one particular organic solvent. The invention also relates to a hair coloring method that comprises applying on the fibers a composition containing one or more natural dyes for a duration sufficiently long for obtaining the desired color. The invention thus provides colorings that respect the nature of the hair while offering strong, low-selectivity and resistant nuances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Maxime De Boni
  • Patent number: 8021438
    Abstract: Agent for dyeing keratin fibers while simultaneously bleaching the keratin fibers. The agent contains, in a cosmetic carrier, at least one oxidation dye precursor and at least one cationic acylpyridinium derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Wibke Gross, Denise Fuhr, Ralph Nemitz, Astrid Kleen
  • Patent number: 8016895
    Abstract: wherein D is a chromophore; L is a linking group selected from SO2, NHCO, and NHSO2; Q is a hydrogen or halogen atom; and R is selected from C1-C4 alkyl, (CH2)nCOOH, (CH2)nCONH2, (CH2)nSO3H, (CH2)nCOOM, (CH2)nPO3H, (CH2)nOH, (CH2)nSSO3?, (CH2)nNR12, (CH2)nN+R1H2, (CH2)nNHCOR1, PhSSO3?, PhSO3H, PhPO3H, PhNR12, PhN+R13, (CH2)2CH(SH)R1(CH2)3COOH, and n is an integer in the range of 1 to 4 wherein within the same molecule each n is not necessarily the same integer; M is a cation of an alkaline earth metal, alkali metal, NH4+ or NR13+; and R1 is C1-C4 alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Perachem Limited
    Inventors: Jamie Anthony Hawkes, David Malcolm Lewis, Celine Gauche
  • Patent number: 8012220
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to monocationic monochromophoric compounds of formula (I) and (II) and dyeing compositions and multicompartment devices comprising monocationic monochromophoric compounds of formula (I) and (II). The disclosure also relates to methods for preparing monocationic monochromophoric compounds of formula (I) and (II), and also to methods for dyeing comprising applying monocationic monochromophoric compounds of formula (I) and (II) to keratin fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Hervé David, Nadège Murguet, Andrew Greaves
  • Patent number: 8002847
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dye composition comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing: A) one or more particular cationic cellulose ether(s), B) one or more weakly oxyethylenated sorbitan fatty acid ester(s), and C) one or more oxidation dye(s). The present invention also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers using such a composition, and also to the use of this composition for dyeing keratin fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: L 'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Marie-Pascale Audousset, Isabelle Schlosser
  • Patent number: 8002849
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coloring hair, comprising the steps of applying onto the hair a pre-treatment composition containing at least one saccharide-siloxane copolymer to form pre-treated hair, optionally, at least one emulsifier, optionally, at least one viscosity-modifying agent, and a cosmetically acceptable medium; applying a permanent hair coloring composition onto the pre-treated hair to form colored hair, rinsing the colored hair, optionally, applying a post-treatment composition to the hair, and optionally, rinsing the colored hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Pradmaja Prem, Aziza Suleiman, Marie Huynh, Praddhyumana Patel, Frederic Cervantes
  • Patent number: 8002848
    Abstract: A two-part hair dye including a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol foamer vessel to discharge in the form of foam a liquid mixture of the first part and the second part, wherein at least one of the first part and the second part contains a surfactant, 90% by mass or more of the total amount of which being a nonionic surfactant component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventor: Hajime Miyabe
  • Patent number: 7998223
    Abstract: A hair dye composition is provided that comprises a first agent containing an oxidation dye and an alkaline agent, and a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide, the hair dye composition being used after mixing the first agent and the second agent. The hair dye composition contains an ascorbic acid compound and the hydrogen peroxide in amounts of from 1.0 to 5.0% by mass and from 0.3 to 1.6% by mass, respectively. The alkaline agent is contained in an amount of from 3.0 to 30 mmol per 100 g of the hair dye composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Hoyu Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takuji Asada
  • Patent number: 7988741
    Abstract: The present application relates to a novel family of cationic naphthalimide compounds that can be used as a direct dye, and to a dye composition for the dyeing of keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one such compound. The present application also relates to the dyeing process using this composition and its uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Tiina Luukas, Andrew Greaves, Hervé David
  • Patent number: 7988737
    Abstract: Provided is a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and for example of human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising: A) at least one fatty substance present in an amount of greater than or equal to 25% by weight relative to the total weight of the ready-to-use composition, at least one of the at least one fatty substance being chosen from fatty amides and fatty acid esters, B) at least one dye precursor, C) at least one oxidizing agent and optionally D) at least one alkaline agent. Also provided is a method of dyeing of keratin fibres, comprising applying a ready-to-use composition to the keratin fibres for a sufficient time to develop the desired coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Leïla Hercouet, Frédéric Simonet, Franck Clement, Marie-Pascale Audousset, Isabelle Schlosser
  • Patent number: 7988738
    Abstract: Provided herein is a process for dyeing keratin materials, comprising: applying to said keratin materials a dyeing composition, comprising, a direct emulsion (A) comprising at least one fatty substance other than fatty acids present in an amount greater than 25% by weight; at least one surfactant; at least one alkaline agent; at least one colored or coloring entity chosen from direct dyes and oxidation dyes; and water in an amount greater than 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the direct emulsion (A); and a composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Leïla Hercouet, Anne-Laure Bernard, Dominique Bordeaux
  • Patent number: 7981167
    Abstract: A method of preventing color loss from dyed hair comprising the application of a hair care composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% of a sulfoalkyl(meth)acrylate compound, an alkylacetamido(meth)acrylate, or a mixture thereof, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier wherein the sulfoalkyl(meth)acrylate compound and the alkylacetamido(meth)acrylate undergo polymerization inside the hair fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jose Antonio Carballada, Timothy Roy Nijakowski, Bryan Patrick Murphy, Alexis M. J. A. Huyghues-Despointes, Axel Kalbfleisch
  • Patent number: 7976584
    Abstract: The invention relates to a keratin fiber dyeing composition comprising, in a suitable medium, at least one dye that is selected from among direct dyes and dye precursors, said cosmetic medium containing water and at least one propylene glycol derivative having formula R1(OC3H6)nOR2 (I). The inventive composition can be used to obtain strong color while retaining the softness of the treated hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Maxime De Boni, Alain Lagrange
  • Patent number: 7972387
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers such as the hair, which comprises, in a suitable medium, at least one oxidation base, optionally at least one coupler and at least one polyoxyethylenated sorbitan ester with a number of moles of ethylene oxide of less than or equal to 10. Such a composition makes it possible to conserve a strong coloration, while at the same time limiting the discomfort that may be experienced on the scalp at the time of application of the dye composition or after this application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Marie-Pascale Audousset, Christine Rondeau
  • Patent number: 7972389
    Abstract: Provided is a second part composition for hair dyeing or bleaching, which is mixed with a first part composition containing an alkali agent before use, the composition containing the following components (A) to (D): (A) an organic amine having at least one hydrophobic chain or a salt thereof; (B) an oily component which is a liquid form at 25° C. under normal pressure (1013.25 hPa); (C) an oxidizing agent; and (D) water, in which the composition has a pH of 1 to 6 at 25° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Kenichi Matsunaga, Takashi Matsuo, Hajime Miyabe
  • Patent number: 7951207
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising at least one polyalkene-based supramolecular polymer, at least one pigment and at least one volatile solvent, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one supramolecular polymer to the at least one pigment has a value greater than 0.25, and also a process for dyeing keratin fibers using this composition. The present disclosure may make it possible to obtain, on the keratin fibers, colored coatings for keeping the hairs individualized while at the same time preserving the physical qualities of the fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Gaëlle Brun, Sandrine Chodorowski-Kimmes