Patents Assigned to Cognis IP Management GmbH
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Patent number: 8772532Abstract: Provided are processes for the production of (meth)acrylic esters of polyols, in which for 80 mol % or more of the esters, all of the OH groups of the polyols are esterified. Certain processes relate to reaction of polyols with acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid in the presence of acidic esterification catalysts and in the presence of polymerization inhibitors, operating with reaction mixtures which are liquid at reaction temperature and are free from nonreacting solvents and/or azeotropic entrainers, the resultant water of condensation being stripped from the gas phase of the reaction space, and the (meth)acrylic acid is metered in three or more portions.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Juergen Baro, Jean-Marc Ballin
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Patent number: 8765154Abstract: The invention relates to transparent softening agents containing: (a) ester quaternaries, which are obtained by reacting alkanolamines with a mixture consisting of fatty acids and of dicarboxylic acids, whereby the resulting esters are optionally alkoxylated and subsequently quaternized in a known manner, and containing; (b) auxiliary agents selected from the group formed by: (b1) fatty acid amidoamines and/or quaternization products thereof; (b2) betaines; (b3) nonionic surfactants; (b4) polyols and/or derivatives thereof; (b5) alcohols and/or; (b6) hydrotropes.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2000Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Joaquim Bigorra Llosas, Nuria Bonastre Gilabert, Rafael Pi Subirana, Gabriela Caldero
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Patent number: 8765104Abstract: A deodorizing composition containing: (a) from about 10 to 30% by weight of a dialkyl carbonate corresponding to formula I: wherein R1 is a linear alkyl and/or alkenyl group containing from about 6 to 22 carbon atoms, a 2-ethylhexyl, an isotridecyl, an isostearyl group or a group derived from a polyol containing 2 to 15 carbon atoms and at least two hydroxyl groups; R2 has the same meaning as R1 or is an alkyl group containing from about 1 to 5 carbon atoms; and n and m, independently of one another, represent a number up to 100, and (b) an antiperspirant.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Stefan Bruening, Helga Gondek, Achim Ansmann
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Patent number: 8758734Abstract: A system for dispensing a foamed aqueous emulsion is provided. The system is a foam-dispensing container and an aqueous emulsion of an oil component with improved foamability. The foamability is improved by including in the emulsion a polyol poly-12-hydroxystearate surfactant as an emulsifier. The aqueous emulsion contains polyol poly-12-hydroxystearate, an oil component, other surfactants and can contain UV protection factors, water and optionally other auxiliaries and additives.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2003Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Rolf Kawa, Peter Finkel, Hannelore Merheim, Sylvia Henig
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Patent number: 8758790Abstract: The invention provides microcapsules having an average diameter of 0.1 to 25 ?m, obtained by a process (a) or (b), wherein, (a1) preparing an aqueous emulsion comprising actives and optionally oil components and/or emulsifiers; (a2) treating the emulsifier with an aqueous solution of anionic polymers to form a matrix; (a3) contacting the matrix with an aqueous solution of cationic polymers to form a capsule and optionally (a4) separating the aqueous phase from the capsules, or (b1) preparing an aqueous emulsion containing actives and optionally oil components and/or emulsifiers; (b2) treating the aqueous emulsion with an aqueous solution of cationic polymers to form a matrix; (b3) contacting the matrix with an aqueous solution of an anionic polymer to form a capsule and optionally (b4) separating the aqueous phase from the capsule. The microcapsules are useful in paint and lacquer formulations.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Joaquin Bigorra Llosas, Josep-Lluis Viladot Petit, Elisabet Graupera, Otilia Par, Heinz-Guenther Schulte, Andres Ortuno
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Patent number: 8728978Abstract: Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) esters based on ketocarboxylic acids, (b) biocides, and optionally (c) oil components or co-solvents and/or (d) emulsifiers. The compositions exhibit an improved stability even if stored at temperatures between 5° and 40° C. over a longer period.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Joaquin Bigorra Llosas, Stéphanie Merlet, Ramon Valls, Stefan Busch
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Patent number: 8716336Abstract: A smooth, dry-feeling, less-greasy, substantially-odorless, ecotoxicologically-safe, wax-based composition with a melting point above 25° C., comprising one or more wax components selected from dialkyl carbonates, dialkylene carbonates, and mixtures of two or more thereof; less than 10%, by weight, of water; and (c) optionally, one or more components selected from the group consisting of one or more wax or oil components selected from the group consisting of dialkyl ethers, dialkylene ethers, dicarboxylic acids, hydroxyfatty alcohols, and mixtures of two or more thereof, as well as one or more wax-like lipid components, other than those in previously listed, one or more other oil components, liquid at 20° C. and immiscible with water at 25° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Achim Ansmann, Ulrich Issberner, Stefan Bruening, Bettina Jackwerth, Daniele Hoffmann
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Patent number: 8715629Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing at least one branched oligo-?-olefin, characterized in that the side chains at one branch point at least are ethyl, propyl or longer branched alkyl chains, the branched oligo-?-olefin being obtainable by oligomerization of a) at least one branched ?-olefin containing 5 to 18 carbon atoms, b) at least one linear ?-olefin containing 4 to 10 carbon atoms, c) a mixture of a branched ?-olefin containing 4 to 18 carbon atoms and a linear ?-olefin containing 3 to 18 carbon atoms or d) a mixture of various branched ?-olefins containing 4 to 18 carbon atoms and linear ?-olefins containing 3 to 18 carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of organic acids, cationic ion exchangers, silica gels, layer silicates, inorganic acids or Lewis-acid-based catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Karl Heinz Schmid, Alfred Westfechtel, Achim Ansmann, Markus Dierker, Stefan Bruening
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Publication number: 20140121394Abstract: Esters of 2-propylheptanol with linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C5-C36 carboxylic acids and C4-C36 dicarboxylic acids, compositions comprising these esters, and to the use of esters of 2-propylheptanol with linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C5-C35-carboxylic acids and/or C4-C36-dicarboxylic acids in cosmetic and/or topical pharmaceutical preparations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Markus Dierker, Catherine Weichold, Stefanie Althaus, Lars Zander, Daniela Prinz
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Publication number: 20140121286Abstract: Esters of 2-propylheptanol with linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C5-C36 carboxylic acids and C4-C36 dicarboxylic acids, compositions comprising these esters, and to the use of esters of 2-propylheptanol with linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C5-C36-carboxylic acids and/or C4-C36-dicarboxylic acids in cosmetic and/or topical pharmaceutical preparations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Markus Dierker, Catherine Weichold, Stefanie Althaus, Lars Zander, Daniela Prinz
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Publication number: 20140086863Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising calcium citrate and at least one N-acylated aminoalcohol according to formula (I). Provided is a method of treating aged skin, comprising topically applying to the aged skin a composition comprising a compound of Formula (I) in an amount effective to provide an anti-ageing effect. The compound of Formula (I) is used to prevent skin and/or to help to maintain or improve moisture retention and/or to fight against the signs of skin ageing. The N-acylated aminoalcohol of formula (I) acts as a ceramidase inhibitor. The combination of at least one compound of formula (I) and calcium citrate stimulates keratinocyte differentiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Philippe Moussou, Olga Freis, Louis Danoux, Philippe Grisoni, Laurent Bailly
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Patent number: 8674146Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing alkylene oxide addition products by reaction of compounds having a nucleophilic center with alkylene oxides in a reactor having a large inner surface. The invention is characterized in that the reaction is carried out exclusively in the liquid phase.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Stefan Franzen, Franz Büttgen, Ingomar Mrozek, Bernhard Gutsche
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Patent number: 8664285Abstract: The invention relates to composite materials, containing (i) a nanoporous polymer foam, which can be obtained by reacting one or more epoxy resins with one or more amphiphilic epoxy resin hardeners in water in a phase inversion polymerization process, and (ii) one or more inorganic fillers and/or inorganic fibers, with the stipulation that hollow glass balls are excluded as fillers. Said composite materials are suitable as heat-insulating materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Paul Birnbrich, Hans-Josef Thomas, Dagmar Stahlhut-Behn
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Patent number: 8658130Abstract: Suggested are agrochemical compositions, comprising (a) biocides, and (b) alkoxylation products of di- and/or oligosaccharide esters.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Hans-Georg Mainx, Peter Hofer
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Patent number: 8658581Abstract: A cosmetic preparation is disclosed, comprising (a) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of non-alkoxylated anionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants, (b) a microemulsion, and (c) at least one cationic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2008Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Matthias Hloucha, Hans-Martin Haake, Esther Küsters, Jasmin Menzer, Wolf Eisfeld, Werner Seipel, Hermann Hensen, Esther Ricarda Reinhardt
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Patent number: 8658812Abstract: The disclosed invention provides wax dispersions with an average particle size of 0.5 to 100 ?m containing (a) a wax phase with a melting point above 25° C. which contains at least one oil or wax component selected from dialkyl(ene) ethers, dialkyl(ene) carbonates, dicarboxylic acids, hydroxyfatty alcohols, and mixtures thereof and at least one emulsifier, and (b) a water phase. The wax dispersions are particularly useful as a basis for cosmetic preparations and, more particularly, for impregnating and wetting utility and sanitary wipes used for personal hygiene and body care.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Stefan Brüning, Marco Capito, Roland Spörer, Achim Ansmann, Mark Leonard
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Publication number: 20140044818Abstract: A cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition including an extract of a plant belonging to the genus Buchholzia and at least one auxiliary and/or additive is provided. A method for the cosmetic treatment of the skin or scalp and a method for the treatment of skin inflammation includes administering to a patient in need thereof a composition including an effective amount of a plant extract from a plant belonging to the genus Buchholzia.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Philippe Moser, Louis Danoux, Gilles Pauly
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Publication number: 20140046081Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing unsaturated compounds, wherein (A) one or more unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having 10 to 24 C-atoms or esters of said monocarboxylic acids and optionally (B) one or more compounds having at least one C?C double bond (wherein the compounds (B) are different from the compounds (A)) are subjected to a tandem isomerization/metathesis reaction sequence in the presence of a palladium catalyst and a ruthenium catalyst, providing that the palladium catalysts used are compounds that contain at least one structural element Pd—P(R1R2R3), wherein the radicals R1 to R3, independently of one another, each comprise 2 to 10 C-atoms, which may be aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic or heterocyclic respectively, providing that at least one of the radicals R1 to R3 contains a beta-hydrogen, wherein the palladium catalyst is used as such or is produced in situ, providing that the method is carried out in the absence of substances that have a pKa value of 3 orType: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: COGNIS IP MANAGEMENT GmbHInventors: Lukas J. Goossen, Dominik Ohlmann, Markus Dierker
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Patent number: 8642698Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymerizable emulsifier comprising (meth)acrylic acid esters, selected from compounds of the general formula (1) and (II), where: A is an acrylic group having 3 to 40 carbon atoms, x and y independently of each other are a hydrogen group or a methyl group, B is hydrogen or a sulfate or phosphate group, and n a number in the range of 0 to 40. The invention further relates to methods of using said copolymerizable emulsifier in the emulsion polymerization of olefinically unsaturated monomers to prepare polymers.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2009Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Ronald Klagge, Thomas Schliwka, Uwe Held, Thomas Mausberg, Katharina Hömberg, Stefan Busch, Shailesh C. Shah
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Patent number: 8642055Abstract: Emulsion concentrates comprising at least one alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside having 6 to 22 carbon atoms in the alk(en)yl radical, polyglycerol esters, at least one polyol, at least one glyceride having a melting point greater than or equal to 20° C., at least one oil component liquid at 20° C. and with a polarity of more than 30-40 mN/m and at least one oil component liquid at 20° C. and with a polarity of 5-30 mN/m are described. Methods of making and using such emulsion concentrates are also described. Articles employing the emulsion concentrates are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Gabriele Strauss, Rolf Kawa, Anja Stork, Petra Schulte