Color Protecting Process For Dyed Product Patents (Class 8/442)
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Patent number: 11920263Abstract: A dyeing and welding process may be configured to convert a substrate into a welded substrate having at least some color imparted thereto via a dye and/or coloring agent by applying a process solvent having a dye and/or coloring agent therein to the substrate, wherein the process solvent interrupts one or more intermolecular force between one or more component in the substrate. The substrate may be configured as a natural fiber, such as cellulose, hemicelluloses, and silk. The process solvent may include a binder, such as dissolved biopolymer (e.g., cellulose). After application of a process solvent comprised of a dye and/or coloring agent, the substrate may be exposed to a second application of a process solvent comprised of a binder, which second application may occur before or after a process temperature/pressure zone, process solvent recovery zone, and/or drying zone.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Natural Fiber Welding, Inc.Inventors: Luke Michael Haverhals, Aaron Kenneth Amstutz, Jonglak Choi, Xiling Tang, Michael Molter, Spencer Jacob Null
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Patent number: 10011931Abstract: A dyeing and welding process may be configured to convert a substrate into a welded substrate having at least some color imparted thereto via a dye and/or coloring agent by applying a process solvent having a dye and/or coloring agent therein to the substrate, wherein the process solvent interrupts one or more intermolecular force between one or more component in the substrate. The substrate may be configured as a natural fiber, such as cellulose, hemicelluloses, and silk. The process solvent may include a binder, such as dissolved biopolymer (e.g., cellulose). After application of a process solvent comprised of a dye and/or coloring agent, the substrate may be exposed to a second application of a process solvent comprised of a binder, which second application may occur before or after a process temperature/pressure zone, process solvent recovery zone, and/or drying zone.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Natural Fiber Welding, Inc.Inventors: Luke Michael Haverhals, Aaron Kenneth Amstutz, Jonglak Choi, Xiling Tang, Michael Molter, Spencer Jacob Null
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Patent number: 9565882Abstract: A dyed regenerated collagen fiber of the invention is a regenerated collagen fiber dyed with a dye having an excellent dye fastness. An aspect of the invention is directed to a dyed regenerated collagen fiber including at least one kind of compound selected from the group consisting of polyalkylenepolyamine compounds, condensation compounds of polyalkylenepolyamine and dicyandiamide, and acid addition salt compounds of the condensation compounds.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: KANEKA CORPORATIONInventor: Aki Kano
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Patent number: 8956599Abstract: Personal care products exhibiting superior conditioning and/or color fastness can be obtained by use of mixtures of certain phosphate esters and polyquats.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Croda, Inc.Inventors: Eduardo Caballero, Abel G. Pereira, Charles Moses, Robert Comber
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Patent number: 8956423Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing the chlorine fastness of dyed synthetic polyamide fiber materials, which comprises treating the fiber material after dyeing with an aqueous liquor comprising a thiourea/formaldehyde/bisphenol condensate or a thiourea/polyisocyanate adduct.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Huntsman International LLCInventor: Philippe Ouziel
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Patent number: 8900330Abstract: An agent that is capable of improving dye fastness is provided. The agent includes a compound that includes at least one functional group capable of forming at least one interaction or at least one bond with a fiber or a dye molecule. Also, a method for using the agents to improve dye fastness and a dyed article including the agent are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Korea University Research and Business FoundationInventor: Dong Hoon Choi
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Publication number: 20140259455Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing the chlorine fastness of dyed synthetic polyamide fibre materials, which comprises treating the fibre material after dyeing with an aqueous liquor comprising a thiourea/formaldehyde/bisphenol condensate or a thiourea/polyisocyanate adduct.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2012Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Huntsman International LLCInventor: Philippe Ouziel
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Patent number: 8828101Abstract: An agent that is capable of improving dye fastness is provided. The agent includes a compound that includes at least one functional group capable of forming at least one interaction or at least one bond with a fiber or a dye molecule. Also, a method for using the agents to improve dye fastness and a dyed article including the agent are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Korea University Research and Business FoundationInventor: Dong Hoon Choi
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Patent number: 8703688Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael A Valenti, Laurent D Kieken, Xiayong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J Valenti, Patrick D Moore, Leonard J Starks
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Publication number: 20140079659Abstract: This invention relates to the use of modified galactomannans in a hair composition for protecting dyed hair color from fading and to a method for protecting dyed hair color from fading by treating said hair with a hair composition containing a modified galactomannan.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONSInventors: Denis Bendejacq, Marie-Pierre Labeau, Gilda Lizarraga
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Patent number: 8585780Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry shading process with specific blue or violet bisazo-dyes alone or in combination with a photocatalyst. Further aspects of the invention are a composition comprising at least one photocatalyst and at least one of the specific bisazo-dyes. The composition is particularly useful for shading textiles during laundry. Further aspects of the invention are a detergent composition, a fabric softener composition containing these dyes or mixtures of these dyes and photocatalysts and novel blue or violet bisazo-dyes.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Carmen Araya Hernandez, Frank Bachmann, Hans Kramer, Wolfgang Schlenker, Deepak M. Rane
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Patent number: 8523953Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of amine and quaternary ammonium compounds for protecting hair color of artificially colored hair with respect to the washing, according to general structure R1-A-R2—B Wherein R1, A, R2 and B are defined in the claims and in the specification or —R2-A-R1 Wherein R1, A, R2 have the above meaning.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: KAO Germany GmbHInventor: Martin Hoffmann
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Patent number: 8367598Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael A Valenti, Laurent D Kieken, Xiayong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J Valenti, Patrick D Moore, Leonard J Starks
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Patent number: 8349023Abstract: Cosmetic hair post-treatment agent for improving washing fastness of coloring processes produced on hair and for color fixing, the post-treatment agent containing, in a cosmetic carrier, at least one acetylpyridinium derivative of formula (I) wherein R1 is a C1 to C6 alkyl group, a C2 to C6 alkenyl group, a C2 to C6 hydroxyalkyl group, a C1 to C6 alkoxy-C2 to C6 alkyl group, a carboxy-C2 to C6 alkyl group, an aryl-C1 to C6 alkyl group, a heteroaryl-C1 to C6 alkyl group, an aryl group, or a heteroaryl group, and X? is a physiologically acceptable anion.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Wibke Gross, Georg Knuebel, Astrid Kroos, Ralph Nemitz
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Patent number: 8293695Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at one photocatalyst and at least one azo dyestuff and/or at least one triphenylmethane dyestuff, which produces in the CIElab color coordinate system a relative hue angle of 220-320°, to a detergent composition, a fabric softener composition as well as to a shading.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: BASF SEInventor: Alfred Höhener
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Patent number: 8262742Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying dye and stainblocker to a substrate comprising cationically dyeable fibers which reduces or eliminates the need for subsequent reapplication of dye. The present invention solves the problem of cationic dye removal resulting from stainblocker application by providing a method wherein application of stainblocker precedes the application of dye to a substrate comprising cationically dyeable fibers. Surprisingly, the invention provides a method wherein the effectiveness of cationic dye application is improved when preceded by stainblocker application compared to stainblocker application preceded by cationic dye application. The substrate comprising cationically dyeable fibers preferably further comprises acid dyeable fibers wherein even more preferably, said cationically dyeable fibers and acid dyeable fibers are attached to a backing to form a carpet.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Aaron Frank Self
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Publication number: 20120110752Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing loss of color from color-treated keratin fibers by forming a water-resistant coating on hair comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Lisa Lamberty, Robert E. Kalafsky, Michele C. Duggan
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Publication number: 20120054969Abstract: The present invention provides a process for improving the colorfastness, ozonefastness, and stainresistance of cationic dyeable nylon fibers dyed with basic dyestuffs wherein the process comprises the steps of treating the nylon fibers with a tannic acid product and then fixing the treated nylon fibers by a fixation method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: SIMCO HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Joseph Albert Pacifici, Daniel Graham Sims, Emily Jones Sims
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Publication number: 20120047664Abstract: The invention relates to washing and cleaning agents for washing or cleaning colored textile surface structures, used for improving the color-fastness thereof. The aim was substantially met by adding polymers obtained by the polymerization of benzoxazine monomers to the agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Paula Barreleiro, Thomas Eiting, Andreas Taden, Siglinde Erpenbach
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Patent number: 8097048Abstract: Disclosed is a PPS member having an excellent fastness to lights such as ultraviolet light, and of which color does not change even when the member is used outdoors, while retaining the characteristics of PPS. The polyphenylene sulfide member according to the present invention is characterized by having a light-fastness rating of Class 1 or higher, against light from an ultraviolet carbon arc lamp, which rating is measured in accordance with JIS L-0842.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2002Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: TORAY Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kenzo Kubo, Makoto Nakahara, Taizo Horiike, Hideyuki Yamamoto, Ryutaro Ito, Koji Sumi
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Patent number: 8088174Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for wash-protecting the color of artificially dyed keratin fibers comprising applying to the artificially dyed keratin fibers at least one drying oil or at least one composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one drying oil.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Stéphanie Neplaz, Géraldine Fack, Pascale Lazzeri-Vigouroux, Myriam Mellul
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Publication number: 20110318294Abstract: Personal care products exhibiting superior conditioning and/or color fastness can be obtained by use of mixtures of certain phosphate esters and polyquats.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: CRODA, INC.Inventors: Eduardo Caballero, Abel G. Pereira, Charles Moses, Robert Comber
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Publication number: 20110223124Abstract: Described are hair care compositions, comprising transparent inorganic metal oxide sunscreen particles and at least one of a cosmetically acceptable surfactant, conditioning agent, styling agent, humectant, emollient, preservative, or rheology modifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Tatiana V. Drovetskaya, Edward F. Diantonio, Mark S. Felix, Susan L. Jordan
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Publication number: 20110219552Abstract: A method of protecting dyed hair color from fading or wash-out during exposure to air and/or shampooing is described. In accordance with one aspect the method includes treating dyed hair with a composition containing (i) a hydrophobically modified quaternary polymer, (ii) a hydrophobically modified polymer plus a cationic surfactant, (iii) a polymer containing diethylaminopropyl methacrylamide (DMAPMA), dimethylaminoethyl methacrylamide (DMAEMA) or diethylaminoethyl methacrylamide (DEAEMA) or (iv) a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Yan Zhou, Donna N. Laura, Raymond Rigoletto, JR., David J. Moore, Linda C. Foltis
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Publication number: 20110138546Abstract: A method for producing pantyhose and other nylon or spandex hosiery with a long-lasting aloe finish. A first step of the method is to place the pantyhose in a dye tub with a quantity of dye mix and ammonia sulfate. The contents of the dye tub are then heated until the pores in the nylon fibers of the pantyhose open and accept the dye molecules. A color fix is then added to the dye tub along with an acid substitute for creating a strong bond between the dye molecules and the nylon fibers. A softening mix containing a cationic nylon softener and a diluted silicone softener is then applied to the pantyhose. Lastly, an aloe finish containing a silicone micro-emulsion is added to the dye tub followed by another quantity of acid substitute for creating a strong bond between the aloe finish and the nylon fibers of the pantyhose.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Kenneth Dye, Serge Babayan
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Patent number: 7946057Abstract: A support structure for a clothes dryer comprising modular units for receiving functional parts and an air duct components. The modular units are incorporated into the support structure. The inventive support structure for stabilizing the clothes dryer comprises a front part in the form of a combined body provided with an end shield, a front wall, a base module on the bottom side comprising a base body and a process air lid, a rear module comprising the rear wall, a heating device and a cover. The joining surfaces between the modular units are located on a vertical plane. Connections are constructed in such a way that they are devoid of sealing elements which are currently used for joining surfaces. With respect to known embodiments, the inventive clothes dryer structural design is producible with a low material consumption and, in general, can be produced in a more rational manner.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbHInventors: Lothar Dittmer, Holger Löffler
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Publication number: 20110061671Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for wash-protecting the color of artificially dyed keratin fibers comprising applying to the artificially dyed keratin fibers at least one drying oil or at least one composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one drying oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Stéphanie NEPLAZ, Géraldine Fack, Pascale Lazzeri-Vigouroux, Myriam Mellul
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Publication number: 20110028376Abstract: The invention concerns a composition for cotton textile care in particular, comprising an anionic polysaccharide (in particular anionic polygalactomannan) having a mole weight higher than 250000. The composition can be a solid or liquid detergent formulation, a liquid rinsing and/or softening formulation, a drying additive contacted with wet textile in a dry textile, an aqueous ironing formulation, a prespotting washing additive deposited on the textile before a washing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Ian Harrison, Eric Aubay
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Publication number: 20110016643Abstract: A process is provided for applying a benefit composition to a fabric article during a fabric enhancement operation. The process may comprise the steps of selecting a desired one of two or more levels of a benefit to be provided by the benefit composition to the fabric article, and selecting one dosage amount for the benefit composition based on the selected benefit level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Dean Larry DuVal, Michael Joseph Orr, Mary Jane Combs, Eugene Joseph Panchieri
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Publication number: 20110009021Abstract: A colorfast textile comprising a yarn, fabric and/or garment and a colorfast composition including a polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl alcohol copolymer and, or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: Harrie P. Schoots, Dalia I. Eicken, Vinh V. Nguyen, Jennifer S. Kauffman
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Patent number: 7812156Abstract: The instant invention relates to stilbene optical brightening agents which combine a high solubility in water while providing superior fluorescent whitening effects when applied to the surface of paper in either the size-press or in a pigmented coating composition and which show a reduced anionic charge. The instant optical brighteners may also be used for finishing of textiles.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventors: Andrew Clive Jackson, Nicholas Philip Lock
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Patent number: 7731762Abstract: A dye composition is provided and includes a non-aqueous dye and an ionic liquid. A dyeing method is provided and includes a process of applying the dye composition to an object, and a process of removing fluidity of the dye composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Fujifilm CorporationInventor: Yoshio Inagaki
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Patent number: 7727288Abstract: A process for styling dyed hair fibers in a manner which inhibits subsequent color loss during shampooing involving contacting the dyed hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; (c) at least one film-forming polymer; and (d) optionally, at least one surfactant, and wherein (a) is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to inhibit color loss during shampooing.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Sawa Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20100017973Abstract: The invention relates to the use of hydrophobically modified polyalkylenimines as dye transfer inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Juergen Detering, Heike Becker, Richard Baur, Gero Nordmann
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Publication number: 20100011519Abstract: The invention provides improvements in the color protection properties of detergents and cleaning agents during their utilization for washing or cleaning colored textile fabrics. Specific polycarbonate-, polyurethane- and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds or a precursor compound thereof containing specific reactive groups, which can be used for the production of the polycarbonate-, polyurethane- and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds, are utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Nadine Warkotsch, Brigit Middelhauve, Marc-Steffen Schiedel, Thomas Eiting
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Publication number: 20090092561Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise specific sulfur containing compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Oliver Reich
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Publication number: 20090049623Abstract: A method for preventing color loss from oxidatively dyed hair comprising the steps of: a) contacting said hair with a shampoo composition, said shampoo comprising: from about 5% to about 50% of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.025% to about 5% by weight of a synthetic cationic polymer having a cationic charge density of at least about 3 meq/gm, wherein said synthetic cationic polymer form lyotropic liquid crystals upon combination with said anionic surfactant; and water; and b) rinsing said composition from said hair. An article of manufacture comprises the shampoo composition and is promoted to consumers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Mark Anthony Brown, Thomas Allen Hutchins
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Publication number: 20090025151Abstract: Process for improving the light-fastness of dyeings on multicomponent fibres composed of a thermodynamically compatible polyolefin and polyamide with disperse dyes characterized in that they are subjected to a treatment with benzotriazole derivatives.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2006Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventors: Rino Marazzi, Helmut Sieber
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Publication number: 20090019646Abstract: Provided are methods of cleansing dyed hair comprising applying to dyed hair a composition comprising anionic surfactant and a hydrophobically-modified polymer capable of binding surfactant thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Russel M. Walters, Anthony J. Cossa, Joseph J. Librizzi
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Publication number: 20080313821Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of artificially dyed keratin fibers, comprising applying to the keratin fibers at least one composition comprising at least one multi-carbosite, multi-group coupling agent, the coupling agent being an electrophilic hydrocarbon-based compound comprising neither an aldehyde group, nor a carboxylic acid group, nor a formol-generating group, the coupling agent comprising at least two identical reactive groups, the reactive groups not being carried by the same atom, if said atom is a carbon atom, and the coupling agent having a molecular weight of less than 500 g/mol.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Boris Lalleman, Franck Giroud, Gwenaelle Jegou
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Publication number: 20080263788Abstract: The invention concerns a composition for cotton textile care in particular, comprising an anionic polysaccharide (in particular anionic polygalactomannan) having a mole weight higher than 250000. The composition can be a solid or liquid detergent formulation, a liquid rinsing and/or softening formulation, a drying additive contacted with wet textile in a dry textile, an aqueous ironing formulation, a prespotting washing additive deposited on the textile before a washing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Ian HARRISON, Eric Aubay
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Publication number: 20080235884Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael A. Valenti, Laurent D. Kieken, Xiayong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Patrick D. Moore, Leonard J. Starks
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Publication number: 20080229521Abstract: The invention relates to a process for protecting the colour of artificially dyed keratin fibres with respect to washing and atmospheric agents, characterized in that it consists in applying at least: a) a composition (B) comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one agent for protection against the effects of atmospheric agents, in particular the light, b) and a composition (C) comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound; it being possible for the composition (C) to be applied before or after dyeing of the keratin fibres, and the composition (B) being applied after dyeing of the keratin fibres.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventor: Boris Lalleman
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Publication number: 20080163437Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to cellulosic textiles treated with h-PEI derivatives, such derivatives possessing the general structure shown below: (R)x?h-PEI?(A)y where R is a non-hyperbranched hydrocarbon group (for example, such as alkyl, alkenyl, arylalkyl, and arylalkenyl groups, where the number of carbon atoms in the linear portion of the hydrocarbon is between 5 and 30 carbon atoms), where x is a number from 1 to about 10,000 (depending on the Mn of the h-PEI), where h-PEI is a hyperbranched polyethyleneimine, where A is a small organic “capping” compound having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, where y is a number from 0 to 10,000, and wherein R is present in an approximate amount of between about 20% and about 75% by weight of the h-PEI derviative. The chemical treatment imparts durable colorfastness, softness, wrinkle resistance, and reduced drying time to substrates treated therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Xinggao Fang, Michael E. Meadows, Michael Hong, Marie S. Chan
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Publication number: 20080134449Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of keratin fibers comprising applying a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound chosen from zinc-based mineral compounds and zinc-based non-nitrogenous organic compounds to keratin fibers previously dyed. Also disclosed is a cosmetic process for wash-protecting the color of dyed keratin fibers, comprising applying to the keratin fibers, after dyeing, at least one zinc-based compound chosen from zinc-based mineral compounds and zinc-based non-nitrogenous organic compounds. The present disclosure further relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers comprising applying to the fibers at least one dye composition (A), optionally in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for period of time that is sufficient to develop the color, and applying a composition (B) comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound as defined herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Boris Lalleman
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Publication number: 20080127430Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying dye and stainblocker to a substrate comprising cationically dyeable fibers which reduces or eliminates the need for subsequent reapplication of dye. The present invention solves the problem of cationic dye removal resulting from stainblocker application by providing a method wherein application of stainblocker precedes the application of dye to a substrate comprising cationically dyeable fibers. Surprisingly, the invention provides a method wherein the effectiveness of cationic dye application is improved when preceded by stainblocker application compared to stainblocker application preceded by cationic dye application. The substrate comprising cationically dyeable fibers preferably further comprises acid dyeable fibers wherein even more preferably, said cationically dyeable fibers and acid dyeable fibers are attached to a backing to form a carpet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventor: Aaron Frank Self
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Patent number: 7101407Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfur dye protection systems and compositions and methods employing same, as well as processes for making sulfur dyes, especially bleach stable sulfur dyes, processes for dying textiles with sulfur dyes and textiles dyed by such processes. More particularly, the present invention relates to modifying existing dyes and/or making newly formed sulfur dyes. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to materials that can chemically or physically interact with sulfur dyes to protect the sulfur dyes from oxidation by oxidizing agents, such as bleaching agents.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventor: Jiping Wang
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Patent number: 6929667Abstract: A method for the fluorescent whitening of cotton in a discontinuous process comprising contacting the cotton, I an aqueous bath having a pH value of 6 or less, with one or more compounds of the Formula (I) wherein R1 represents an —SO2R3, —SOR3, CO2M, —CO2R3, —CONR3R4, —CN or —NO2 substituent, R2 is —NH2, —NH(C1-C4alkyl), —N(C1-C4alkyl)2, —NH(C2-C4hydroxyalkyl), —N(C2-C4hydroxyalkyl)2, —NH(C1-C4alkoxy)(C1-C4alkyl), —N[(C1-C4alkoxy)(C1-C4alkyl)]2, NHC2—C4alkylsulphonic acid, morpholineo, piperidino pyrrolidino, an amino acid or amino acid amide residue from which a hydrogen atom on the amino group has been removed, —OC1-C4alkyl or —OC1-C4hydroxyalkyl, R3 and R4 each, independently, represent hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C2-C4hydroxyalkyl or C1-C4alkoxyC1-C4alkyl and M is H, Na, Li, K, Ca, Mg, ammonium, or ammonium that is mono-, di-, tri- or tetrasubsituted by C1-C4alkyl, C2-C4hydroxyalkyl or a mixture thereof, some of which are newType: GrantFiled: July 12, 2001Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Fabienne Cuesta, Dieter Reinehr, Hans Kramer, Georges Metzger, Bernd Wockenfuss
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Patent number: 6846334Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfur dye protection systems and compositions and methods employing same, as well as processes for making sulfur dyes, especially bleach stable sulfur dyes, processes for dying textiles with sulfur dyes and textiles dyed by such processes. More particularly, the present invention relates to modifying existing dyes and/or making newly formed sulfur dyes. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to materials that can chemically or physically interact with sulfur dyes to protect the sulfur dyes from oxidation by oxidizing agents, such as bleaching agents.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventor: Jiping Wang
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Patent number: 6830593Abstract: There is provided a method for preventing or reducing the fading of color on fabric by means of a divalent salt. Compositions which provide care to the color of fabrics and comprising a dye fixing agent and the divalent salt are also herein provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2001Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Christian Leo Marie Vermote