Patents Assigned to Combe Incorporated
  • Patent number: 11701308
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a composition for coloring hair containing comprising a multi-lamellar gel emulsion, which includes a haircolor formulation, and a method of making the same. The multi-lamellar gel emulsion includes about 0.5 wt % to about 4.0 wt % of cosmetically acceptable emulsifying fats, a cosmetically acceptable non-ionic surfactant, a water-soluble suspending polymer, and at least 80 wt % of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: COMBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jack Massoni, Padmaja Prem, Joanne Shkreli
  • Patent number: 10064471
    Abstract: An air oxidation hair dye application system and a method for coloring hair using this system are provided. The system includes a container holding the hair dye and a comb-shaped applicator mounted on the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: COMBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jack T. Massoni, Alan Olsson, Peter Mackinson, Kevin Chan
  • Patent number: 10022312
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for gradually coloring hair comprising the steps of: a) applying an air oxidation haircolor composition to hair; b) removing the air oxidation haircolor composition from the hair directly after application; and c) repeating a set comprising the steps a) and b) in multiple spaced intervals. The air oxidation haircolor composition can include: 1) at least one primary oxidation dye intermediate; 2) at least one aromatic triol; and 3) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: COMBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jack T. Massoni, Padmaja Prem
  • Patent number: 9474704
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for gradually coloring hair comprising the steps of: a) applying an air oxidation haircolor composition to hair; b) removing the air oxidation haircolor composition from the hair directly after application; and c) repeating a set comprising the steps a) and b) in multiple spaced intervals. The air oxidation haircolor composition can include: 1) at least one primary oxidation dye intermediate; 2) at least one aromatic triol; and 3) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: COMBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jack T. Massoni, Padmaja Prem
  • Patent number: 9408780
    Abstract: A dry tack denture adhesive hydrogel comprising a mixed salt of a copolymer of alkyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride or maleic acid, a hygroscopic nonionic polymer, and water is provided. A method for preparation of the denture adhesive hydrogel is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: COMBE INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Michael J. Borja
  • Patent number: 9237993
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for gradually coloring hair comprising the steps of: a) applying an air oxidation haircolor composition to hair; b) removing the air oxidation haircolor composition from the hair directly after application; and c) repeating a set comprising the steps a) and b) in multiple spaced intervals. The air oxidation haircolor composition can include: 1) at least one primary oxidation dye intermediate; 2) at least one aromatic triol; and 3) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Combe Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack T. Massoni, Padmaja Prem
  • Patent number: 8173110
    Abstract: A pre-shave composition to lubricate skin, comprising at least one polyfluoroalkyl dimethicone polymer, a volatile component to serve as a carrier to the polyfluoroalkyl dimethicone polymer, and a suspending agent to suspend the polyfluoroalkyl dimethicone polymer in the volatile component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Combe Incorporated
    Inventors: Eric Spengler, Teresa Petraia
  • Patent number: 7947090
    Abstract: An air-oxidation haircolor composition is based: a) water; b) water soluble metal salt as a catalyst; c) etidronic acid (1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphoric acid) as a chelating agent and color deposition enhancer; d) oxidation primary dye intermediates; e) an aromatic triol such as 1,2,4-Benzenetriol; f) auxiliary oxidation dye couplers; g) dye antioxidants and stabilizers; h) optionally, a water soluble surfactant; i) optionally, a water soluble anionic polymer; j) a water soluble solvent system; and k) an alkalizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Combe Incorporated
    Inventor: Jack Massoni
  • Publication number: 20100240749
    Abstract: An anesthetic spray composition suitable for application to the back of the throat comprising a topical anesthetic and a mucoadhesive polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: COMBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Eric G. Spengler, Michael J. Borja
  • Patent number: 7758659
    Abstract: An air-oxidation haircolor composition is based: a) water; b) water soluble metal salt as a catalyst; c) etidronic acid (1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphoric acid) as a chelating agent and color deposition enhancer; d) oxidation primary dye intermediates; e) an aromatic triol such as 1,2,4-Benzenetriol; f) auxiliary oxidation dye couplers; g) dye antioxidants and stabilizers; h) optionally, a water soluble surfactant; i) optionally, a water soluble anionic polymer; j) a water soluble solvent system; and k) an alkalizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Combe Incorporated
    Inventor: Jack Massoni
  • Publication number: 20100146717
    Abstract: An air-oxidation haircolor composition is based: a) water; b) water soluble metal salt as a catalyst; c) etidronic acid (1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphoric acid) as a chelating agent and color deposition enhancer; d) oxidation primary dye intermediates; e) an aromatic triol such as 1,2,4-Benzenetriol; f) auxiliary oxidation dye couplers; g) dye antioxidants and stabilizers; h) optionally, a water soluble surfactant; i) optionally, a water soluble anionic polymer; j) a water soluble solvent system; and k) an alkalizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: COMBE INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Jack Massoni
  • Patent number: 7578857
    Abstract: A shampoo coloring formulation for human hair having the following ingredients; (a) cationic dye; (b) sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; (c) lauramidopropyl betaine; (d) cocamido propylamine oxide; (e) lauramide MEA and (f) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Combe Incorporated
    Inventor: Jack Massoni
  • Publication number: 20090114237
    Abstract: An air oxidation hair dye application system and a method for coloring hair using this system are provided. The system includes a container holding the hair dye and a comb-shaped applicator mounted on the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: COMBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jack T. Massoni, Alan Olsson, Peter Mackinson, Kevin Chan
  • Patent number: 7435269
    Abstract: A progressive hair dyeing composition which comprises the following ingredients: (a) from 0.1 to 5 wt % of a bismuth salt; (b) from 0.1 to 5 wt % of a thiosulfate compound; (c) from 1 to 20 wt % of a delta-valerolactam; (d) from 0.25 to 2.5 wt % of an alkaline agent; (e) from 0 to 5 wt % of elemental sulfur; and (e) from 50 to 90 wt % of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Combe Incorporated
    Inventor: Jack Massoni
  • Publication number: 20080214664
    Abstract: An anesthetic spray composition suitable for application to the back of the throat comprising a topical anesthetic and a mucoadhesive polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: COMBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Eric G. Spengler, Michael J. Borja
  • 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: 7312256
    Abstract: A denture liner which includes a hydrophobic polymer component, a plasticizer component and an adhesive component. A method for making this denture liner and a denture liner kit are also provided. The compositions have improved consistency and are useful in prosthodontics, including formulating denture liners for the compositions have a glass transition temperature lower than the lower of an ambient temperature at which the liner is applied and a temperature inside the oral cavity. Phthalate-free embodiments, as well as kits are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Combe Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael J. Borja
  • Patent number: 7097668
    Abstract: A temporary hair dyeing composition which comprises: (a) a cationic dye; (b) a water soluble anionic polymer; and (c) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Combe Incorporated
    Inventor: Jack Massoni
  • Publication number: 20060024248
    Abstract: An oral care composition containing membrane-structured solid nanoparticles formed from a lyotropic liquid-crystalline mixed phase having an average particle diameter in the range of 10 to 1,000 nm. The nanoparticles are generally solid at 25° C. and are a combination of agent-carrier particles and emulsifiers. The membranes penetrate the nanoparticles so that the emulsifiers are present in the interior and on the surface of the nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: COMBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Eric Spengler, Gerd Dahms
  • Patent number: D521243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Combe Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan J. Olsson, Luis R. Salmeron, Kevin Chan