Abstract: A cosmetic product is provided that stores a cosmetic composition in a capsule having a spheroidal body with hollow chamber forming a major portion of the capsule, a tab forming a minor portion of the capsule, and a neck section connecting the tab with the spheroidal body. At least two wings are positioned along opposite sides of the spheroidal body perpendicularly extending outward therefrom. Upon twisting, the neck can be broken to allow release of cosmetic composition from within the chamber.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 3, 1992
Date of Patent:
December 14, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Abstract: An aeorsol dispensing apparatus for dispensing a liquid under pressure as an aerosol without the use of a pre-dosed propellant, comprising a container for storing the liquid to be sprayed, spray mechanism, and a mechanism for manually introducing atmospheric air into the apparatus to generate a positive pressure therein, the spray mechanism having a nozzle by which the fluid may be dispensed and a feeder pipe to supply the nozzle with fluid to be sprayed, characterized in that the apparatus additionally comprises an intermediate spacer collar which supports the spray mechanism, and to which the container may be attached.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 10, 1992
Date of Patent:
November 30, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Abstract: A hair treatment composition is provided that includes a water-insoluble, dispersible polymeric resin having a viscosity of less than 2 centipoise at 25.degree. C. when dispersed at 10% in water; a water-soluble polymeric resin having a viscosity greater than 6 centipoise at 25.degree. C. when 10% is placed in water; and a water-soluble polymer of molecular weight greater than about 500,000. Illustrative of the water-insoluble resin is a diglycol/cyclohexanedimethanol/isophthalates/sulfoisophthalates polyester. Preferably the water-soluble polymeric resin is a copolymer of polyvinyl-pyrrolidone and vinyl acetate. The preferred water-soluble polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone, especially a polymer having molecular weight of around 630,000.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a dentifrice composition comprising a stannous compound that releases stannous ions in the composition such as stannous fluoride or stannous pyrophosphate. These stannous ions can be converted in the composition into the inactive stannic ions, and to prevent such conversion according to the present invention an antioxidant is incorporated into the composition, such as butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene and ethyl vanillin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 15, 1992
Date of Patent:
November 2, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Abstract: An apparatus and process is provided for shaping an end of a solid cosmetic stick. In the process the cosmetic stick is conveyed to a trimming station provided with a rotatable knife and a camming device. The device directs contact of the stick and knife over a nonlinear cutting path. The knife is rotated along the stick to remove portions thereof in a preselected fashion controlled by the camming device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 27, 1992
Date of Patent:
October 26, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Peter A. Divone, Sr., Jesus A. Urbaez, Joseph R. Faryniarz, Matthew Kuznitz, Philip A. Stone
Abstract: A hair styling composition for imparting body and/or stylability to hair, comprises(a) at least one of surfactant, conditioning agent and water or other volatile solvent, together with(b) a per-alk(en)yl hydrocarbon material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 12, 1991
Date of Patent:
October 26, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Abstract: Disclosed is a packaged effervescible composition which generates fresh effervescence at the time of use. The composition comprises a first liquid component including hydrogen peroxide as a functional ingredient and a second liquid component including sodium bicarbonate as a functional ingredient. The package comprises a container for the components and a closure system comprising an inclined crown portion, at least two pouring spouts extending upwardly from the upper surface of the crown and a cover for securement to the crown portion, the cover being provided with depending plugs to close the closure. Preferably each pouring spout is provided with a vent opening which allows smaller through openings in the spouts. The through openings can thus be positioned closer together on the crown. This gives the advantage that the package can be used dispensing liquids into a small container such as a mouthwash cup with controlled pouring.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 30, 1992
Date of Patent:
October 12, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
James L. Gentile, David R. Williams, Alexander G. Ziemkiewicz
Abstract: A solid antiperspirant product, such as a stick, suitable for topical application to the skin comprises an antiperspirant agent in the form of fine particles dispersed in a solid matrix. The matrix comprises anhydrous ethanol, anhydrous isopropanol or a mixture thereof, an hydrophobically-treated clay as a suspending agent, a gelling agent and other antiperspirant adjuncts as required. The weight ratio of the suspending agent to the anhydrous alcohol is from 1:3 to 1:15 to achieve maximum efficacy as measured by sweat weight reduction following topical application of the product to perspiring skin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 23, 1989
Date of Patent:
October 5, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Abstract: A shampoo composition comprises:(a) a surfactant which is chosen from anionic, nonionic or amphoteric surfactants or mixtures thereof;(b) an aqueous emulsion of a solution of highly viscous silicone in volatile solvent; and(c) a cationic conditioning polymer which is a cationic derivative of guar gum;wherein the average particle size of the highly viscous silicone in the composition is less than 2 .mu.m in diameter.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 22, 1991
Date of Patent:
September 21, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to human skin for reducing the damaging effects of ultra-violet light on skin comprises:(a) an effective amount of a triester of citric acid having the structure (1): ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 each independently represent a branched or unbranched alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl group, each said group being optionally substituted and having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms,R.sup.4 represents --H, or a branched or unbranched saturated or unsaturated acyl, alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl group, each said group beingoptionally substituted and having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; and(b) a cosmetically acceptable vehicle for the citric acid ester; and(c) an effective amount of a sunscreen agent, with the proviso that in the case where the sunscreen agent is an inorganic sunscreen, it has an average particle size of less than 100 .mu.m.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 6, 1992
Date of Patent:
September 14, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Abstract: The present invention relates to the prevention of periodontitis by the use of a medicament which contains Triclosan. It has been found that Triclosan has a considerable anti-cyclo-oxygenase activity, thus inhibiting the formation of prostaglandins which are mediators of the loss of alveolar bone in the periodontium. Reducing the formation of said prostaglandins therefore reduces said loss of alveolar bone, which is one of the symptoms connected with periodontitis.The medicament is preferably in the form of a toothpaste.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 5, 1992
Date of Patent:
August 31, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Franciscus J. Van Der Ouderaa, Diane Cummins, Derek M. Hull
Abstract: A composition and method for self-tanning of skin is provided which includes an .alpha.-hydroxy substituted ketone or aldehyde such as dihydroxacetone, a polyacrylamide and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Advantageously, there may also be incorporated at least 15% propylene glycol to improve color intensity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 17, 1992
Date of Patent:
August 3, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Abstract: A process for shaping an end of a solid cosmetic stick such as a deodorant or antiperspirant. The process includes the steps of filling a package body with a molten cosmetic composition, solidifying the composition into stick form, heating a mold or package cap, elevating the stick to extend the package body opening, and contacting an end portion of the stick with the heated die or cap. A pattern such as a trademark or logo may be molded through this process onto the end portion of the stick.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 5, 1991
Date of Patent:
July 20, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Peter A. Divone, Sr., Angelo C. Piro, Jr., Jesus A. Urbaez
Abstract: A method of testing a substance for its ability to promote, maintain, increase or arrest hair growth, or influence hair pigmentation comprise the steps of:i. isolating a viable hair follicle from skin, without damaging the hair bulb;ii. maintaining the isolated, viable hair follicle in a nutrient medium;iii. contacting the isolated hair follicle in said medium with a test substance, andiv. assessing the response of the hair follicle to said test substance.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 13, 1990
Date of Patent:
July 20, 1993
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.