Polymeric Additive Patents (Class 8/552)
  • Patent number: 7449029
    Abstract: A composition, kit and process for dyeing hair fibers in a manner which inhibits color loss during subsequent shampooing involving contacting the hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; and (c) at least one dye component chosen from a direct dye and an oxidation dye, and wherein the dyed hair fibers inhibit color loss resulting from subsequent shampooing of the dyed hair fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger
  • Patent number: 7442214
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dye composition comprising at least one dye, at least one fatty alcohol, at least one fatty acid ester, at least one surfactant chosen from non-ionic surfactants and anionic surfactants and at least one non-ionic associative polymer, wherein water is present in the dye composition in an amount greater than or equal to 55% by weight. The present disclosure further relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers, using such a composition and also to a multi-compartment kit separately comprising the dye composition and an oxidizing composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Frédéric Legrand
  • Patent number: 7431742
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hair colouring kits and methods of use thereof which comprise an oxidative component, a colouring component, a conditioner component and a colour refresher component. The kits and methods of use thereof allow for the delivery of the required initial colour and shine to the hair but which further enable the maintenance of the colour over a longer time period without the need for an additional oxidative colouring event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Pauline Jane Errey, Christine Lee Haas, Vera Hille, Tracy Stephens
  • Patent number: 7431740
    Abstract: The invention concerns a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers and more particularly hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least an oxidation dye and at least an associative polymer, characterized in that it further comprises at least a pearling agent selected among coated or uncoated titanium oxides and mica titanium. The invention also concerns dyeing methods and devices using said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal, S.A.
    Inventors: François Cottard, Christine Rondeau
  • Patent number: 7429276
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the dyeing keratin fibers especially human hair on the basis of an oxidation dyestuff precursor system reacting with peroxide and comprising additionally anionic direct dyes which provides long-lasting, intensive, vibrant colors. Hair dyeing composition of the present invention comprises at least one oxidation dyestuff precursor reacting with peroxide, optionally at least one coupling agent and at least one acidic direct dye. The compositions of the present invention do not comprise any cationic dyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: KPSS-Kao Professional Salon Services GmbH
    Inventors: Jonathan Wood, Bernd Nöcker, Iijima Makoto
  • Patent number: 7425235
    Abstract: The present invention includes a paint or coating composition comprising an organic pigment or dye complexed to the surface of a layered or fibrous inorganic clay. A wide variety of paint colors can be obtained by varying the pH during the preparation as well as by varying the synthesis conditions and changing particle size of the clay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Russell Chianelli, Lori A. Polette
  • Patent number: 7422608
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a shampoo composition with color enhancing effect and showing optimum hair conditioning properties, especially shine, softness and good manageability. Composition comprises at least one cleansing and lathering surfactant, at least one cationic hair dye and at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid and/or dicarboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: KPSS-KAO Professional Salon Services GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Molenda, Frank Golinski
  • Patent number: 7419510
    Abstract: The invention provides an oxidation hair color system consists essentially of a dye phase and a developer phase, wherein the dye phase includes: a) a water soluble nonionic surfactant; b) a water soluble anionic polymer; c) water; d) oxidation dye intermediate; e) dye antioxidants and stabilizers and wherein the developer phase includes: a) secondary ethoxylated fatty alcohols; b) an oxidizer and c) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Combe Incorporated
    Inventor: Jack Massoni
  • Patent number: 7416567
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of imparting color onto keratinous substrates involving contacting said substrate with a composition comprising: at least one triarylmethane dye molecule chosen from polymeric triarylmethane dye molecules, copolymeric triarylmethane dye molecules, oligomeric triarylmethane dye molecules, and mixtures thereof; at least one film forming agent; and at least one solvent; and irradiating said substrate with a flash of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Murat Quadir
  • Patent number: 7410505
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example of human keratin fibers, such as the hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, a) at least one oxidation dye, b) at least one associative polymer, and c) at least one aminosilicone, wherein the at least one aminosilicone/at least one associative polymer weight ratio is greater than or equal to 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal, S.A.
    Inventors: François Cottard, Christine Rondeau
  • Patent number: 7402181
    Abstract: This invention relates to a pre-treatment composition comprising at least one organopolysiloxane especially polysilicone-9 and to a process for application of the said composition, which has an acidic pH and is applied to hair, especially damaged hair, prior to hair colouration in order to improve the color intensity and at the same time to achieve durable hair color. pH of the pre-treatment compositions is from 2 to 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: KPSS - KAO Professional Salon Services GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd Noecker, Fariba Ghiasi
  • Publication number: 20080168609
    Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, a) at least one oxidation dye, b) at least one fatty alcohol, c) at least one associative polymer, and d) at least one C14-C30 alkyl sulphate; as well as the process for using this composition and multicompartment kits comprising the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Luc Nicolas-Morgantini, Frederic Simonet, Christine Rondeau, Francois Cottard
  • Patent number: 7393365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of hair care. More specifically, the present invention relates to the conditioning of hair after it has been oxidised in a coloring, bleaching or perming treatment. Superior conditioning is obtained by providing a cationic polymer to the hair while it is subjected to the oxidising treatment, and then the oxidised hair is subjected to a conditioning treatment with a composition comprising a functionalized silicone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Andrei Sergeevich Bureiko, Simon Paul Godfrey, Olivier Charles Raineau
  • Patent number: 7374581
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for dyeing human keratin fibres and more particularly the hair, comprising a particular direct cationic hydrazone dye of formula (I) and also to processes for dyeing human keratin fibres using such a composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal, S.A.
    Inventors: Alain Lagrange, Leïla Hercouet
  • Patent number: 7374582
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process and composition for dyeing hair, the composition containing: (a) greater than about 10% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of at least one fatty acid alkanolamide; (b) at least one C6-C36 dicarboxylic acid; (c) at least one water soluble base capable of reacting with (b) to form a soap; (d) at least one conditioning polymer; (e) at least one oxidation dye; and (f) at least one oxidizing agent, wherein the composition is in cream form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Delphine Allard, Jean-Marc Ascione, Jean-Marc Dumontier
  • Patent number: 7364594
    Abstract: The invention concerns a composition for dyeing and in particular oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers and more particularly hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least an oxidation dye and/or a direct dye and at least an associative polymer, characterised in that it further comprises a polymer with acrylamide units (i), (ii) dialkyldiallylammonium halide, and (iii) vinylic carboxylic acid. The invention also concerns dyeing methods and devices using said dyeing composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: François Cottard, Christine Rondeau
  • Patent number: 7364595
    Abstract: Provided is a hair bleach or dye composition containing an amino-modified silicone, a highly polymerized silicone having a number-average degree of polymerization of 1000 or greater, a cationic polymer and an oxidizing agent. The hair bleach or dye composition of the present invention does not give a discomfort upon washing or shampooing of the treated hair, can bleach or dye the hair uniformly from root to tip without damaging the hair by this treatment, add to the hair a good color and luster, and a good feel of the hair, manageability and hair retention after drying, and is also good in durability of these effects and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Eiichi Nishizawa, Takashi Matsuo, Hajime Miyabe
  • Patent number: 7341604
    Abstract: The cosmetic composition for cosmetically treating parts of the body comprising keratin-containing material includes one or more conventional cosmetic auxiliary ingredients and a cosmetically active compound, which is prepared by covalently bonding peptide linker molecules with known organic cosmetic effector molecules. The peptidic linker group is a peptide group, preferably with from 2 to 15 amino acids, which has binding specificity for keratin-containing material. The organic cosmetic effector molecules have dyeing, care-imparting, conditioning, protective, hardening, softening, repairing and/or strengthening properties for keratin-containing material. The method of cosmetically treating parts of the body that include keratin-containing material, for example a method of dyeing hair, includes applying the above-described cosmetic composition to the parts of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Wella AG
    Inventors: Helga Rothe, Pierre Aeby, Otto Goettel, Hans-Juergen Braun
  • Patent number: 7338534
    Abstract: The invention concerns an oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fibres, in particular for human keratinous fibres and more particularly hair, comprising, in a medium suited for dyeing, at least an oxidation dyeing agent, and also at least an amphiphilic polymer including at least an ethylenically unsaturated monomer with a sulphonic group, in free form or partly or completely neutralised and further at least a hydrophobic part. The invention also concerns dyeing methods and devices using said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Sylvain Kravtchenko, Alain Lagrange
  • Patent number: 7335236
    Abstract: The invention herein encompasses the use of aminosilicones to enhance the colour perception of artificially coloured hair. Also encompassed are compositions, a method of use, a kit-of-parts and an article of manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Graham Neil McKelvey
  • Patent number: 7329287
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example of human keratin fibers such as the hair, containing, in a medium suitable for dyeing: a) at least one oxidation dye, b) at least one associative polymer, c) at least one nonionic cellulose-based compound not comprising a C8-C30 fatty chain, and d) at least one cationic polymer with a charge density of greater than 1 meq/g and not comprising a C8-C30 fatty chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Frédéric Simonet, Luc Nicolas-Morgantini, François Cottard, Christine Rondeau
  • Patent number: 7329699
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, preferably a care and/or treatment and/or make-up composition for keratin and keratinous materials in general (including the skin, hair, nails, scalp, and/lips of human beings, keratinous fibers, etc.), containing an oil, a structuring polymer and a coated silicone elastomer. Preferably, the compositions of the invention are anhydrous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Terry Van Liew, Shaoxing Lu
  • Patent number: 7326256
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example of human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, a) at least one oxidation dye; b) at least one non-oxyalkylenated fatty alcohol; c) at least one associative polymer; and d) at least one amide of an alkanolamine and a C14-C30 fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oréal S.A.
    Inventors: François Cottard, Christine Rondeau
  • Patent number: 7306630
    Abstract: A composition comprising at least one coupler chosen from 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-aminophenol and addition salts thereof, at least one oxidation base and at least one associative polymer comprising at least one C8-C30 fatty chain; the use of the composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres; the dyeing process using this composition; and multi-compartment devices comprising the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Marie-Pascale Audousset
  • Patent number: 7306632
    Abstract: The invention is directed to novel hair dye compositions, novel leave-in conditioners, and novel leave-in conditioners with a hair coloring effect. Hair dye compositions, leave-in conditioners, and leave-in conditioners with hair coloring effect may include a styrene/vinylpyrrolidone copolymer emulsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: HairMarker LLC
    Inventors: George Pollack, Robert Sobel
  • Patent number: 7303588
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing a keratinous fiber, comprising, a) at least one oxidation base or direct dye or a mixture thereof, b) at least one particular polycarboxylic acid compound or a salt thereof, and c) at least one suitable medium. The invention also relates to a ready-to-use composition comprising the above-mentioned composition and an oxidizing composition including at least one oxidizing agent in a suitable medium for dyeing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Patricia Desenne, Jean-Marie Millequant
  • Patent number: 7300473
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for dyeing fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and which also contains at least one thickening polymer chosen from the group comprising: —nonionic amphiphilic polymers comprising at least one hydrophilic unit and at least one unit containing a fatty chain, —anionic amphiphilic polymers comprising at least one hydrophilic unit and at least one unit containing a fatty chain, —cationic amphiphilic polymers comprising at least one hydrophilic unit and at least one unit containing a fatty chain. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and dyeing kits therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Gérard Lang, Jean Cotteret
  • Patent number: 7300470
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for oxidation dyeing keratin fibers, for instance, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-aminophenol as a coupler, para-phenylenediamine or para-tolylenediamine as at least one first oxidation base, N,N-bis(?-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine or 2-(?-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine as at least one second oxidation base, and at least one associative thickening polymer. The present disclosure also relates to a multi-compartment device or kit for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising the compositions disclosed herein, and to the dyeing process using these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Marie-Pascale Audousset
  • Patent number: 7297167
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition useful for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres and more particularly the hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, wherein it also comprises at least one polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether or a salt thereof, at least one mono- or polyglycerolated surfactant and at least one fatty alcohol (C8-C30) comprising at least one unsaturation. The invention also relates to the dyeing devices and processes using the said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Patricia Desenne, Cecile Bebot, Florence Laurent
  • Patent number: 7294153
    Abstract: Keratinic fibers are colored by a two-component composition for coloring keratinous fibers comprising a first preparation (A) comprising at least one oxidation dye precursor and a second preparation (B) comprising at least one care component, wherein the two preparations are packaged separately from one another in the compartments of a two-compartment tube. The compartment openings in the tube are oriented in such a way that the contents of each of the chambers is emitted simultaneously into a common space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Astrid Kleen, Mustafa Akram, Stefan Hoepfner, Hartmut Manneck
  • Patent number: 7294152
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a specific direct dye compound that is a fluorindine derivative, and dyeing compositions comprising at least one derivative of the compound and at least one polymer. A process for dyeing keratin fibers with the defined compositions is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Alain Lagrange
  • Patent number: 7276087
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for oxidation dyeing keratin fibers, for instance human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-aminophenol as at least one coupler, para-aminophenol as at least one first oxidation base, 3-methyl-4-aminophenol as at least one second oxidation base, and an associative thickening polymer. The present disclosure also relates to a multi-compartment device or kit for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising the compositions disclosed herein, and to the dyeing process using these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Marie-Pascale Audousset
  • Patent number: 7276088
    Abstract: The invention provides new hair colorant and cosmetic compositions comprising carbon nanotubes that have either been chemically functionalized or physically modified to increase their affinity for hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Xueying Huang, Robert K. Kobos, Gann Xu
  • Patent number: 7267696
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, a) at least one oxidation base and/or at least one direct dye, and b) at least one particular hydroxycarboxylic acid or a salt thereof. The invention also relates to a ready-to-use composition comprising the above-mentioned composition and an oxidizing agent. The invention also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in which a composition according to the invention and optionally an oxidizing composition, these compositions being mixed extemporaneously before use or applied successively, are applied to the said fibers; the composition(s) is(are) left on the fibers for a time that is sufficient to obtain the desired coloration; the fibers are rinsed to remove therefrom the composition according to the invention and optionally the oxidizing composition; the fibers are optionally washed, they are rinsed after each washing, and are optionally dried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Patricia Desenne, Jean-Marie Millequant
  • Patent number: 7261743
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the process of dyeing human keratinous fibers, such as the hair, with at least one specific direct dye in cosmetic compositions. Also disclosed herein are the direct dyeing and lightening compositions comprising said compounds, and the corresponding dyeing kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Grégory Plos, Henri Samain
  • Patent number: 7250064
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one non-associative thickening polymer, to processes using such a composition, and to devices comprising such a composition. The disclosure also relates to processes and methods for dyeing human keratin materials, for example artificially dyed or pigmented hair and dark skin, with a lightening effect, using compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one non-associative thickening polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Grégory Plos, Luc Gourlaouen
  • Patent number: 7247173
    Abstract: Keratinic fibers are dyed with a two-component agent for tinting and/or dyeing keratinic fibers comprising a first preparation (A) comprising at least one direct-absorbing dye and/or at least one precursor of a nature-analogous dye, and a second preparation (B) containing at least one conditioning substance, wherein the two preparations are packaged separately from one another in the chambers of a two-chamber tube. The chamber openings in the tube are oriented in such a way that the contents of each of the chambers are emitted simultaneously into a common space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Henkel Kommandit Gesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Astrid Kleen, Mustafa Akram, Susanne Bietz, Stefan Hoepfner, Hartmut Manneck, Maureen Rippe
  • Patent number: 7232468
    Abstract: A method of forming abrasion resistant nonwoven fabrics by hydroentanglement includes providing a precursor web. The precursor web is subjected to hydroentanglement on a three-dimensional image transfer device to create a patterned and imaged fabric. Treatment with an initial pre-dye finish enhances the integrity of the fabric, permitting the nonwoven to exhibit desired physical characteristics, including strength, durability, softness, and drapeability. The pre-dye finish treated nonwoven may then be dyed by means applicable to conventional wovens. A post-dye finish may then be applied to further enhance the performance of the nonwoven fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Herbert Parks Hartgrove
  • Patent number: 7226486
    Abstract: Ready-to-use compositions for bleaching human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising i) at least one anhydrous bleaching composition, in paste form, comprising at least one peroxygenated salt, at least one alkaline agent and from 1% to 35% by weight of at least one inert organic liquid, and ii) at least one oil-in-water emulsion comprising at least one first surfactant chosen from nonionic and anionic surfactants and at least one copolymer comprising (a) at least one unit derived from a salified or non-salified (meth)acrylic acid and (b) at least one unit derived from esters of (meth)acrylic acid and at least one first fatty alcohol chosen from saturated and unsaturated, linear and branched, ethoxylated C8-C30 fatty alcohols, wherein said ingredients (i) and (ii) are mixed before use; process for preparing the compositions; process for bleaching human keratin fibers using the compositions; and multicompartment devices comprising the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A
    Inventor: Fréderic Legrand
  • Patent number: 7226961
    Abstract: Disclosed is a thermochromic golf ball with a one- or multi-piece structure, which comprises a thermochromic compound. The thermochromic golf ball reversibly changes between two different color states with temperature. The thermochromic golf ball may be white when it is warmed to higher than a thermochromic temperature point, but shows a characteristic color when it is cooled to lower than the point. In a two-piece or three-piece ball, the thermochromic compound is present in either the outer cover or a transparent coat applied to the cover. The thermochromic pigment changes color when a critical point temperature is reached, thereby alerting the golfer that the current temperature of the golf ball may have power performance characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Fantom Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yang Hwan Park, Kyung Jung Kang, Gwang Hee Lee, Jung Gyu Moon, Chun Bae Ryu
  • Patent number: 7220285
    Abstract: A pulverulent composition for bleaching human keratin fibers, and more particularly the hair, comprising at least one peroxygenated salt, at least one polymer chosen from nonionic and anionic amphiphilic polymers, wherein said at least one polymer comprises at least one fatty chain; and at least one polydecene of formula C10nH[(20n)+2] in which n ranges from 3 to 9, the at least one polydecene being present in an amount by weight of less than 10% relative to the total weight of the composition. The pulverulent composition is capable of being mixed with at least one aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition having a titre of not more than 40 volumes to form stable, homogeneous, bleaching compositions that can be applied precisely and easily, and can produce a homogeneous bleaching of the hair that does not leave the hair coarse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Frédéric Legrand, Jean-Marie Millequant
  • Patent number: 7217298
    Abstract: A composition comprising: i) at least one anhydrous bleaching composition in paste form comprising at least one peroxygenated salt, at least one alkaline agent, and from 15% to 35% by weight of at least one inert organic liquid, and ii) at least one oxidizing composition in the form of a hydrogen peroxide oil-in-water emulsion comprising at least one surfactant chosen from nonionic and anionic surfactants and at least one copolymer comprising at least one hydrophobic unit and at least one unit derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one sulphonic group, in free or partially or totally neutralized form. The composition may, for example, be used for bleaching human keratin fibers, such as hair. Also disclosed is a process for preparing a ready-to-use composition, comprising mixing, before use, the bleaching composition with the oxidizing composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Fréderic Legrand, Sylvain Kravtchenko
  • Patent number: 7208018
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one particular associative polymer, processes using this composition, and a device therefor. Further disclosed herein is the use of a composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one particular associative polymer for dyeing a human keratin material, such as artificially dyed or pigmented hair and dark skin, with a lightening effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Luc Gourlaouen, Henri Samain
  • Patent number: 7204859
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers, such as the hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, a) at least one oxidation dye; b) at least one fatty alcohol; c) at least one associative polymer; and d) at least one compound chosen from fatty acid esters and metal oxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: François Cottard, Christine Rondeau
  • Patent number: 7204858
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition useful for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres and more particularly the hair, comprising, preferably in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, wherein it also comprises at least one polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether or a salt thereof, and at least one quaternized cellulose comprising at least one fatty chain. The invention also relates to the dyeing devices and processes using the said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Patricia Desenne, Cecile Bebot, Florence Laurent
  • Patent number: 7198649
    Abstract: The invention concerns a composition for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres and more particularly hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least an oxidation dye, at least a C12–C30 fatty alcohol, at least an oxyalkylene or polyglycerol C12–C30 fatty alcohol and further 2 to 15 wt. % and preferably 5 to 10 wt. % of a mixture of glycerine (A) and a polyol other than glycerine (B) in an (A)/(B) weight ratio >1. The invention also concerns dyeing methods and devices using said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Francois Cottard, Christine Rondeau
  • Patent number: 7195651
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye comprising at least one fluorescent compound, and at least one cationic polymer with a charge density of at least 1 meq/g; processes that incorporate this cosmetic composition and to a kit comprising this cosmetic composition. The present disclosure also relates to the process for dyeing human keratin materials, including artificially dyed or pigmented hair and dark skin, with a lightening effect, comprising applying to the keratin materials a cosmetic composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye comprising at least one fluorescent compound and at least one cationic polymer with a charge density of at least 1 meq/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Grégory Plos, Henri Samain
  • Patent number: 7189267
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a hair pre-treatment anti-penetration composition comprising an efficient amount of at least one oxyethylenated copolymer. The invention also relates to a method for limiting the penetration into the skin and/or the keratin fibres of at least one dye, contained in a hair dyeing composition, involving the pre-treatment application on the hair of such an anti-penetration composition, before the hair dye process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Frank Dreher
  • Patent number: 7189266
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for dyeing human keratin fibers, such as the hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one direct dye and at least on dicationic compound. Also disclosed herein is a process for dyeing and lightening human keratin fibers, such as the hair, with the compositions disclosed, as well as a the corresponding dyeing kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal, S.A.
    Inventors: Grégory Plos, Henri Samain
  • Patent number: 7175674
    Abstract: An oxidation dye composition for keratin fibres, for example, human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer containing at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit. Also disclosed are processes and dyeing kits using the oxidation dye composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Roland De La Mettrie, Françoise Boudy