Abstract: Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with pyridine-based chelators and/or heteroketo-based chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds.
Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising certain phenoxyalkylamines, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 9, 2009
Date of Patent:
November 13, 2012
Assignee:
Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Jose Guillermo Rosa, Bijan Harichian, John Steven Bajor, Carol Annette Bosko, Diana Jean Drennan, John Chun-Sing Nip
Abstract: A method and composition for evenly applying water soluble actives is described. The method includes applying a composition with a HIPE to skin and generating a film having a hydrophilic surface so that composition and active can be evenly applied.
Abstract: A personal care composition is provided which includes from 0.1 to 30% of a dihydroxypropyltri(C1-C3 alkyl) ammonium salt by weight of the composition; from 0.0001 to 0.005% of a tri(C1-C3 alkyl)amine or protonated form thereof by weight of the ammonium salt; from 0.002 to 15% of an aluminum salt by weight of the composition; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier wherein the composition has a pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.9. Unpleasant amine odor from trialkyl amines which arise from the dihydroxypropyltri(C1-C3 alkyl) ammonium salts is suppressed by the aluminum salt and by careful control of pH conditions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 5, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 2, 2012
Assignee:
Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Lin Yang, Neil Patrick Randle, Stephen Roy Barrow, Miguel Ortiz
Abstract: Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with metal chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 20, 2009
Date of Patent:
September 4, 2012
Assignee:
Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Van Au, Stephen Alan Madison, Katherine Mary Thompson
Abstract: Skin lightening additives and skin lightening compositions having an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor are described. The compositions are suitable for topical application and may comprise inhibitors like galanthamine, taspine or both.
Abstract: A composition and method for imparting a sunless tan to skin is described. The composition and method make use of a sunless tanning agent like dihydroxyacetone in combination with an adjuvant such as a phosphorylated peptide.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 30, 2009
Date of Patent:
August 14, 2012
Assignee:
Conopco, Inc
Inventors:
Joseph Oreste Carnali, Qiang Qiu, Xi Yuan Hua
Abstract: A skin care product comprising from about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid, in combination with 0.0001% to about 50% of a combination of retinoid boosters.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 29, 2011
Date of Patent:
July 24, 2012
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care, USA division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Stewart Paton Granger, Ian Richard Scott, Robert Mark Donovan, Susanne Teklits Iobst, Lisa Licameli
Abstract: A method of producing a retinyl ester compound comprising subjecting a composition comprising retinyl or a retinyl ester and a fat or oil of animal or vegetable origins to enzyme catalysed trans-esterification in solvent free conditions to produce a retinyl ester.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 6, 2008
Date of Patent:
October 4, 2011
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
John Anthony Bosley, Clive Roderick Harding, Christopher Rawlins, Julia Sarah Rogers, Ian Richard Scott
Abstract: A skin care product comprising from about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid, in combination with 0.0001% to about 50% of a combination of retinoid boosters.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 10, 2008
Date of Patent:
June 14, 2011
Assignee:
Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Stewart Paton Granger, Ian Richard Scott, Robert Mark Donovan, Susanne Teklits Iobst, Lisa Licameli
Abstract: A consumable composition with antioxidants is described. The consumable composition comprises theaflavin, thearubigin and catechin and has good taste and appearance characteristics. The consumable composition can be black tea having green tea catechins as additives.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 3, 2004
Date of Patent:
November 9, 2010
Assignee:
Unilever Bestfoods, North America division of Conopco, Inc.
Abstract: Disclosed is a coumarin derived compound of formula (I) as skin lightening agent alone or in combination with other skin benefit agents and together with a cosmetic vehicle:
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 22, 2007
Date of Patent:
May 25, 2010
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Bian Harichian, Jose Guillermo Rosa, Michael James Barratt, Carol Annette Bosko, John Steven Bajor
Abstract: This invention is directed to a water soluble sachet comprising a detergent composition having a discrete particle that enhances cleaning in a dishwashing machine. The water soluble sachet unexpectedly results in excellent cleaning properties and minimizes spot and film formation on items being cleaned in a dishwasher.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 8, 2002
Date of Patent:
March 9, 2010
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care, Division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Natasha Pfeiffer, Naresh Dhirajlal Ghatlia, Isaac Israel Secemski
Abstract: The invention provides personal care/personal wash compositions comprising hydrophobically modified cationic polymers which enhance deposition of benefit agent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 4, 2006
Date of Patent:
March 2, 2010
Assignee:
Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Joseph Oreste Carnali, Pravin Shah, Jack Polonka, Stephen Alan Madison
Abstract: Compounds of formula I, process for making same, and cosmetic compositions and methods of skin lightening using compounds of formula I as skin lightening agents: Where each A1 and/or A2 independently is =H or COR, CO2R, CONHR, the latter three having the following formula A: where R=C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon; and each Y1 and/or Y2 independently is H; C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon; or OZ, where Z=H or COR1, CO2R1, CONHR1 of formula B: and where R1=C1-C18 saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon; X is Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur, or Oxygen; and N is in integer between 0 and 2.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 21, 2003
Date of Patent:
April 28, 2009
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care, USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Bijan Harichian, Michael James Barratt, Carol Annette Bosko, Victor De Florio, Jose Guillermo Rosa, Michael Tallman