Patents Assigned to Cognis IP Management GmbH
  • Method For Controlling Solids/Liquid Decant Unit Operations And Systems
    Publication number: 20130008856
    Abstract: Provided are methods for dewatering a slurry from the leaching of a valuable ore with an aqueous solution of an effective leaching agent via a solids/liquid decantation system, providing an overflow depleted from solids and an underflow rich in solids that is washed counter-current through a number of solids/liquid decantation stages, the improvement implementing into the process line (a) a first Controller (Cl) for monitoring and steering the leach product thickener; and (b) a second Controller (C2) for monitoring and steering the counter-current decanter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventor: Darren Megaw
  • Biocide Compositions Comprising Glycerol(Ether)Phosphates
    Publication number: 20130012387
    Abstract: Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) Glycerol(ether)phosphates; (b) Biocides and optionally (c) Oil components or co-solvents and/or (d) Emulsifiers. The compositions show excellent adjuvant and complexing properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Joaquin Bigorra Llosas, Daniel J. Karlik, Timothy H. Anderson
  • Biocide Compositions
    Publication number: 20130012391
    Abstract: Described is a biocide composition, comprising: a herbicide; a fatty acid amide; a fatty acid; and optionally an emulsifier and/or a polyol. The composition exhibits an improved stability, especially at lower temperatures, and is both environmentally friendly and non-toxic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Phyllis Barker, Alefesh Hailu
  • Cosmetic Compositions Comprising Esters Based on 2-Propylheptanol
    Publication number: 20130004555
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of esters of 2-propylheptanol with benzoic acid and/or benzoic acid derivatives in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations. The compounds are distinguished by their particularly light sensory impression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Dierker
  • Cosmetic Compositions Comprising Esters Based on 2-Propylheptanol
    Publication number: 20130006010
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of esters of 2-propylheptanol with benzoic acid and/or benzoic acid derivatives in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations. The compounds are distinguished by their particularly light sensory impression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventor: Markus DIERKER
  • Conditioner And Conditioning Shampoo Compound Containing Pentaerythritol Ester
    Publication number: 20130004449
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation containing (a) esters of fatty acids having 6 to 12 carbon atoms with pentaerythritol and (b) silicones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Dierker, Hans-Martin Haake, Daniela Prinz, Junko Kano, Kakushi Doki, Tae-Seong Kim, Koichi Masaki, Sybille Cornelsen
  • Shampoo composition having improved care properties
    Patent number: 8343470
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation that contains (a) at least one surfactant selected from anionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants, (b) a microemulsion and (c) at least one cationic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Hloucha, Hans-Martin Haake, Michael Müller, Esther Küsters, Jasmin Menzer, Wolf Eisfeld, Werner Seipel, Hermann Hensen, Axel Böttcher, Esther Ricarda Gehm
  • Anionic isosorbide derivatives and their use (II)
    Patent number: 8334318
    Abstract: Disclosed are isosorbide derivatives of formula (I) wherein R and R? independently represent an isosorbide moiety, a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, and A stands for hydrogen, an alkali metal, ammonium or alkylammonium, with the proviso that at least one of R and R? is an isosorbide group. Also disclosed is the use of compounds (I) for the preparation of cleansers, detergents, personal care compositions, and cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Catherine Breffa, Hans-Christian Raths, Ansgar Behler
  • Thickening agent based on polyurethane
    Patent number: 8334357
    Abstract: Disclosed is a thickener based on an aqueous preparation of a nonionic, water-dispersible or water-soluble polyurethane, obtained by reacting: (a) hydrophilic polyols containing at least two OH groups and at least two functional groups selected from ether and ester, of molecular weight at least 300; (b) hydrophobic compounds containing at least one zerewitinoff-active hydrogen atom, of molecular weight about 100 to about 500, with at least one linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl chain having at least five consecutive carbon atoms not linked to a hetero atom; and (c) at least difunctional isocyanates, where the components are reacted in equivalent ratios OHa):ZHb):NCOc) of 1:(1+x):2(1+y), with the provisos that x is 0.05-1.2, y is (0.2-1.05)x, and more than one equivalent of NCOc) is present versus the sum of OHa) and ZHb).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Ludwig Schieferstein, Oliver Pietsch
  • Process for the production of diols
    Patent number: 8334401
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of diols with a special structure which are characterized by formula (I). These diols are substances which, besides two OH groups, contain a C?C double bond so that they are suitable as monomers for the production of polymers. The process comprises hydrolyzing a corresponding cyclic precursor in aqueous medium in the presence of an acid dissolved in that medium, the hydrolysis being accompanied by the elimination of a carbonyl compound, and subsequently neutralizing the acid present in the reaction mixture with a base, the base having a pKb value above 0.18 and preferably above 3.0 and being present in heterogeneous form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Peter McKenna, Mark Smallridge, Melissa Matthews, Simon Roberts
  • Process for the manufacture of saturated fatty acid esters
    Patent number: 8334396
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of saturated fatty acid esters by subjecting unsaturated fatty acid esters to hydrogenation in the presence of a catalyst suitable for catalysing the saturation of double bonds in the esters, which is characterized in that said catalyst represents a homogenous complex of a Group VIII metal and a sulfonated phosphite as the polar ionic ligand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Georgios Papadogianakis, Achilleas Bouriazos, Angeliki Tsichla, Christiana Vasiliou
  • Alkyl benzoate mixtures
    Patent number: 8329147
    Abstract: The invention relates to alkyl benzoate mixtures, the sum of the C12- and C14-alkyl benzoates being greater than or equal to 85%, in relation to the total sum of the alkyl benzoates. The invention also relates to the use of said alkyl benzoate mixtures in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations, in particular as oil components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Achim Ansmann, Rolf Kawa, Hans-Dieter Clages, Lars Zander
  • Oral and/or topical compositions comprising prebiotics and fatty acid
    Patent number: 8329672
    Abstract: Compositions for oral and/or topical administration of a prebiotic and a physiologically active fatty acid, or a salt or ester thereof, are disclosed. The compositions are disclosed as enhancing the body's population of beneficial microorganisms for improving health and well-being.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Santiago Rull Prous, Bernd Fabry, José Blasquez Fernandez, Doris Bell
  • Use of Propylene Oxide Adducts
    Publication number: 20120309994
    Abstract: Suggested is the use of adducts of 2 to 50 moles propylene oxide to hydroxy carboxylic acids as monomer or co-monomer components in the production of polyesters and polyurethanes or reactive solvents for polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Joaquin Bigorra Llosas, Luis Llaurado, Francesc Gusi
  • Drink
    Publication number: 20120308710
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a drink which is an oil-in-water emulsion and which comprises hydrocolloids, where the hydrocolloids are a mixture of gellan and pectin, and where the oil phase or fat phase comprises sterols or stanols or fatty acid esters of sterols or fatty acid esters of stanols or a mixture of these substances. The hydrocolloids prevent or retard the settling of a precipitate of the oil phase or fat phase of the oil-in-water emulsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Katja Beck, Peter Horlacher, Michael Müller, Sandra Reitlinger, Bettina Schwaier
  • Biocide Compositions Comprising Carbamates
    Publication number: 20120309625
    Abstract: Described are biocide compositions, comprising (a) carbamates, (b) biocides and optionally (c) oil components/co-solvents and/or (d) emulsifiers. The compositions have high solubility for biocides and improved emulsification properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Stéphanie Merlet, Cindy Münzenberg, Helena Wiethoff
  • Emulsions in enzymatic reactions
    Patent number: 8318468
    Abstract: A reaction medium for enzyme-catalyzed reactions is provided, comprising an oil-in-water emulsion including water, an emulsifier, an oil phase and at least one interfacially active enzyme, where the emulsion is produced by the phase inversion temperature process and has a droplet size of 50 to 400 nm. A method for the enzyme-catalyzed esterification, transesterification or hydrolysis of fatty acid alkyl esters and/or triglycerides is also provided where the oil-in-water emulsion is used as the reaction medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Albrecht Weiss, Michael Mueller, Eric Dubreucq, Guy Moulin
  • Process for recovering sterols from a crude source containing sterol esters
    Patent number: 8318962
    Abstract: A process of obtaining sterols suitable for human consumption from a crude wood pulping source containing sterol esters is disclosed. The sterols are obtained at high yield and purity. In particular, a process of obtaining sterols at high yield and purity from tall oil pitch (TOP) is disclosed. The sterols obtained can be esterified to sterol esters for use in dietary supplements and as additives for food and beverage products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Sang I. Kang, Joseph J. Falatek, Brian P. Thiesen, Kenneth R. Bicknell
  • Lubricant With Enhanced Energy Efficiency
    Publication number: 20120295827
    Abstract: Lubricant compositions useful especially for the lubrification of gears, having a boundary loss coefficient XLG of 0.6 to 0.8 measured at temperatures of 40 to 120° C. with a modified method according to DIN 51354, whereby the lubricant composition contains of a base oil a optional additives, whereby the base oil is selected from complex ester, said, said complex ester having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of greater than 400 and up to 50 000 mm2/s.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Scherer, Dirk Rettemeyer
  • Process For Obtaining Fatty Acid Lower Alkyl Esters From Unrefined Fats And Oils
    Publication number: 20120288906
    Abstract: Described is a process for obtaining fatty acid C1-C4 alkyl esters from unrefined fats and oils, wherein: (a) unrefined fats or oils having an acid value of from 1 to 20 are treated with hot steam in a counter-current column to provide a first fraction of free fatty acids and low boiling impurities and a second fraction of de-acidified and de-watered fats or oils; (b) said first fraction is subjected to esterification with lower C1-C4 alcohols to provide a third fraction of fatty acid C1-C4 alkyl esters; (c) said second and said third fraction are combined and subjected to a low pressure transesterification to provide an intermediate fraction of fatty acid C1-C4 alkyl esters, C1-C4 alcohols and glycerol; and (d) said intermediate is subjected to a separation process to remove C1-C4 alcohols and the glycerol to provide a second fraction of C1-C4 alkyl esters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Horst Josten, Ewelina Sobierska, Adrian Chan, Truc Tran Anh