Patents Assigned to Conopco, Inc., d/b/a Unilever
  • Publication number: 20230148597
    Abstract: The invention relates to a varnished banknote comprising from 0.0015 to 2.5 wt. % of a lactam; and to the use of a lactam to either impart anti-biofilm properties to a banknote or to inhibit biofilm growth on a banknote substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Panagiotis KOTSAKIS, Neil James PARRY
  • Publication number: 20230149274
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition, more particularly to a method and a composition to prevent or treat malodour, especially body malodor. This is achieved through a composition that comprises alkyl substituted dihydroxy benzene in combination with thymol or terpineol. The composition is also seen to have anti-acne benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Anindya DASGUPTA, Maya Treesa SAJI, Neha SALGAONKAR
  • Publication number: 20230142042
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-phase personal care composition comprising an aqueous phase, and an oil phase comprising volatile silicone, fatty acid amide and retinoid, wherein the aqueous phase is visually distinct from and in physical contact with the oil phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Lanhua LIU, Chandersekar LOGANATHAN, Qiang QIU, Yang ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20230146043
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-phase personal care composition comprising an aqueous phase comprising an alcohol being an diol; and an oil phase comprising volatile silicone, wherein the aqueous phase is visually distinct from and in physical contact with the oil phase, the amount of the alcohol is 2 to 40% by weight of the composition and the composition is substantially free of polysorbate 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Wei BIAN, Lanhua LIU, Yang ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20230148247
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a plurality of particles, wherein said particles comprise: 30 to 95 wt. % polyethylene glycol, wherein the polyethylene glycol has a weight average molecular weight from 4000 to 12000; 0.1 to 60 wt. % secondary carrier, wherein the secondary carrier is provided in the form of particles, the particles having a volume average particle size of 35 to 75 ?m; and 0.1 to 30 wt. % perfume materials. The present invention also relates to a method of producing the particles and use of particles the particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Stephen Thomas KENINGLEY, Andrew Peter ROSE
  • Publication number: 20230137330
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-phase personal care composition comprising an aqueous phase, and an oil phase comprising fatty ester and resorcinol derivative, wherein the weight ratio of the fatty ester to the resorcinol derivative is from 10:1 to 1000:1 and the aqueous phase is visually distinct from and in physical contact with the oil phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Chandersekar LOGANATHAN, Yueyuan PAN
  • Publication number: 20230140001
    Abstract: A unit dose or non-unit dose machine dishwash detergent composition comprising: bleach; bleach activator; from 0.001 to below 0.010 wt. % of a bleach catalyst comprising a manganese complex of formula (A): [LnMnmXp]zYq; wherein Mn is manganese, which can be in the II, III, IV or V oxidation state or mixtures thereof; n and m are independent integers from 1-4; X represents a co-ordination or bridging species; p is an integer from 0-12; Y is a counter-ion, the type of which is dependent on the charge z of the complex which can be positive, zero or negative; q=z/[charge Y]; and L is a ligand being a macrocyclic organic molecule, as well as to a process for washing dishware in a machine dishwasher using said composition and to the use of said composition in a machine dishwasher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Liam Edward DAVIES, Alexandre François BOUX DE CASSON, Robert John CARSWELL, Marina MIXTRO SERRASQUEIRO
  • Publication number: 20230127509
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of personal care compositions, in particular compositions comprising antiperspirant actives. The present invention more particularly relates to compositions which do not contain the conventional and well established metal based actives, yet exhibit similar efficacy. This is achieved through use of a combination of a film forming polymer, a specific solvent and a plasticizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Shahin ALLAHBASH, Sameer Keshav BARNE
  • Publication number: 20230129953
    Abstract: A laundry liquid composition in a container, the composition comprising a surfactant, said surfactant comprising C18 alkyl-containing anionic or non-ionic surfactant, a free fragrance and wherein the container comprises at least 50% wt. post-consumer recycled resin (PCR) comprising polyolefin or polyester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventor: Stephen Norman BATCHELOR
  • Publication number: 20230129607
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cosmetic composition precursor that is rapidly hydratable and conducive to creating a personalized end-product. This invention thus relates to a cosmetic composition precursor having fatty acid, inorganic base, and high HLB surfactants and methods of using said precursors in creating the end-product. The invention also relates to end-use compositions made from the hydratable cosmetic composition precursor of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Hasiba BEKTO, Brian Andrew CROTTY, Teanoosh MOADDEL, Alan Michael WEST
  • Publication number: 20230124656
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of personal care compositions, in particular compositions comprising antiperspirant actives. The present invention more particularly relates to compositions which do not contain the conventional and well established metal based actives, yet exhibit similar efficacy. This is achieved through use of a combination of a film forming polymer, a specific solvent and a particulate filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Shahin ALLAHBASH, Sameer Keshav BARNE
  • Publication number: 20230124634
    Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising a sulfate surfactant; a fatty acid soap; a silver compound; a thickening agent; and a nitrate. A pH of the cleansing composition is 5 to 10. Another cleansing composition comprising a sulfate surfactant; a silver compound; a thickening agent; a nitrate; and a preservative. A pH of this cleansing composition is 4 to 5.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER
    Inventors: Joseph Oreste CARNALI, Prem CHANDAR, Connor Patrick WALSH
  • Publication number: 20230112279
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting lipase activity in a detergent composition, said method involving incorporation of from 0.25 to 40 wt. % of a saponin into said lipase containing composition, wherein said detergent composition preferably is a home care detergent composition, more preferably a laundry detergent composition; and to the use of saponin to inhibit lipase activity in a detergent composition, preferably a laundry detergent composition, wherein the saponin is present in the detergent formulation at a level of from 0.25 to 40 wt. %, wherein said detergent composition preferably is a home care detergent composition, more preferably a laundry detergent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Sarah Louise HOSKING, Dietmar Andreas LANG, Mark Lawrence THOMPSON, Ian Malcolm TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20230116604
    Abstract: A frozen confection comprising: 25 wt% to 40 wt% freezing point depressants having a number average molecular weight of 200 g mol-1 to 275 g mol-1; distilled monoglycerides in an amount of 0.04 wt% to 1 wt%; and soluble fibre in an amount of 1.4 wt% to 15 wt%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Dorothy Margaret CHAMBERLAIN, Rafaella SAMMOUTI, Paul Leonard SHERWOOD
  • Publication number: 20230106979
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of machine dishwashing compositions. More particularly, it relates to machine dishwashing compositions comprising a phosphonate and polycarboxylate comprising acrylic acid monomers. The invention also relates to a method of washing kitchenware in a machine dishwasher with a machine dishwashing composition comprising a phosphonate and a polycarboxylate comprising acrylic acid monomers and a process for making said composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Marina Mixtro Serrasqueiro, Alexandre François Boux De Casson, Jane Howard, Amanda Jane Adams
  • Publication number: 20230106068
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a composition to prevent or treat acne by selective inhibition of P. acnes bacteria. This is delivered using a composition comprising P. acnes phage-derived endolysins where the actives are maintained at conditions like use of non-ionic polymers and specific pH and electrolytes range that ensure maximal inhibition efficacy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Sayandip MUKHERJEE, Ajay Singh NEGI, Bharath PALANISAMY, Sandip Bhanudas PATHAK
  • Publication number: 20230094528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a soap bar composition. It more particularly relates to a soap bar composition which comprises low amount of soap where high amount of water can be incorporated. This is achieved by including a selective polymer therein. The soap bars of the invention are easy to extrude and stamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Rodrigo ALVES DE MATTOS, Gislene Splendore BORTOLAI, Nikhil J. FERNANDES, Lyndsay M. LEAL, Uwe HAGEMANN, Sergio Roberto LEOPOLDINO, Yuriy Konstantinovich YAROVOY
  • Publication number: 20230102904
    Abstract: A frozen confection comprising 20 wt % to 40 wt % freezing point depressants having a number average molecular weight of 200 g mol?1 to 275 g mol?1; and 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % protein comprising pulse protein and milk protein in a weight ratio of 1:2 to 1:6.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Dorothy Margaret CHAMBERLAIN, Fabien Frédéric Raymond Marie JOUSSE, Damiano ROSSETTI, Rafaella SAMMOUTI
  • Publication number: 20230073393
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising C16:2-C18:2 soap; and C16:1-C18:1 soap; wherein a weight ratio of C16:2-C18:2 soap to C16:1-C18:1 soap in the composition is higher than 0.7. Also contemplated are end use compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Rafael ASTOLFI, Sergio Roberto LEOPOLDINO, Daniel DaRin PONTE, Yuriy Konstantinovich YAROVOY
  • Publication number: 20230054438
    Abstract: The invention related to high glycerol compositions comprising blends of alkyl isethionate and alkyl taurate. Selecting specific ratios of isethionate to taurate allows preparation of high glycerol liquids while minimizing amphoteric, all while retaining clear, isotropic liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Joseph Oreste Carnali, Rajendra Mohanlal Dave