Patents Assigned to Conopco
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Publication number: 20230301889Abstract: The invention provides the use of a hair care composition comprising piroctone olamine, a zinc salt and a silicone for preventing or reducing shedding of hair club fibres from hair follicles, and/or preventing or reducing hair breakage, thereby preventing or reducing hair fall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Jiayin GU, Xiaoying BIAN, Yingjie LI, Binzuo LIU, Shujun CAI
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Publication number: 20230301886Abstract: An antibacterial composition comprises water, alcohol, a moisturizing oil, wherein at least 50% of droplets of the moisturizing oil present in the antibacterial composition have a particle size of 5 to 25 micrometers, preferably 6 to 15 micrometers; and optionally a sensory oil. A method of making an antibacterial composition comprises dispersing a thickening agent in water forming a first phase; combining a moisturizing oil, a sensory oil, and a humectant forming a second phase; combining the first phase with an alcohol forming a third phase; adding the second phase to the third phase, forming a forth phase; and adding a neutralizer to the fourth phase, thereby forming the antibacterial composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Prem CHANDAR, Gabriella Satchi Olivia FREY, Lei HUANG, Howard Bruce KAISERMAN, Jamie Lynn MILLER, Teanoosh MOADDEL, Toral PATEL, Anat SHILOACH
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Publication number: 20230303949Abstract: The invention relates to a secondary alkane sulfonate surfactant, wherein wherein greater than 50 wt. % of the secondary alkane sulfonate is C17 and/or C18 secondary alkane sulfonate; the invention also concerns a detergent composition comprising the secondary alkane sulfonate surfactant; the invention also concerns a method, preferably a domestic method of treating a textile.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Stephen Norman BATCHELOR, David Stephen GRAINGER, David Christopher THORLEY
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Patent number: 11767314Abstract: New nicotinic acid glycerol ester compound(s) (NAEs); topical personal care compositions containing NAEs; and methods for modulating or activating cellular AMPK levels; and for increasing skin cellular bioenergetics are described. Use of one or more of the nicotinic acid glycerol ester compounds for modulating or activating cellular AMPK levels; and for increasing skin cellular bioenergetics are described. Use of a skin benefit agent comprising certain nicotinic acid glycerol ester compounds in the manufacture of a topical personal care composition for modulating or activating cellular AMPK levels; and for increasing skin cellular bioenergetics are described.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.Inventors: Van Au, Bijan Harichian, John Chun-Sing Nip, Jose Guillermo Rosa
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Publication number: 20230295538Abstract: A concentrated laundry composition premix which is dilutable in water to form a laundry liquid composition, said premix comprising at least 20% wt. water, from 0.1 to 8% wt. ethoxylated sorbitan di- or tri-ester, and comprising from 10 to 40% wt. surfactant active excluding the ethoxylated sorbitan di-or tri-ester.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Arlene FICHE, Alyn James PARRY, Andrew David GREEN
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Publication number: 20230293400Abstract: 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 containing zinc based actives, yet exhibit good efficacy. This is achieved through use of an active which is a complex of a zinc salt with a ? amino acid, in an anhydrous solvent comprising an alcohol, along with a multivalent metal salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Somnath DAS, Satyajit SAMADDER
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Publication number: 20230294885Abstract: Disclosed is a cap (4) for a container (1) and a container (1) thereof. The cap (4) configured to be mounted on the container body (2) comprises a cap body (15) formed with a liquid path (24) and a gas path (25) therein, wherein the liquid path (24) is configured for liquid to go through from the container (1) and the gas path (25) is configured for gas to go through to balance pressures inside and outside the container (1), and a top plate (16); characterized in that the top plate (16) is detachably connected with the cap body (15) to seal the liquid path (24) and the gas path (25).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Keke FENG, Jun SHEN, Sainan SU, Zhiwen XING, Lixiao ZHANG
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Patent number: 11759412Abstract: Topical personal care compositions containing amino acids and 4-substituted resorcinols for potentiating glutathione synthesis within skin cells. The compositions can be used to improve skin appearance of chronological aging or photoaging, resulting from exposure to UV light/sunlight, or environmental pollutants. The compositions are also useful for attaining even skin color and reducing pigmentation, age spots and discoloration.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2023Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.Inventors: Marian Pereira Guelakis, Jianming Lee, Jose Guillermo Rosa, Stephen Alan Madison, Tingyan Mi, Anita Damodaran, Annu Kumari, Nan Huang, Bijan Harichian
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Publication number: 20230285253Abstract: Booster oils with stable oil soluble actives are described. The oils are suitable to be combined with end use compositions in order to enhance the compositions efficacy and ensure superior topical benefits to consumers after application.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: MARIA BUCHALOVA, Teanoosh MOADDEL
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Publication number: 20230287302Abstract: The invention concerns a detergent composition, comprising: (a) from 1 to 40 wt. % of a secondary alkane sulfonate surfactant with an average of 15 to 18 carbon atoms in a linear alkane chain; (b) from 1 to 40 wt. % of an nonionic surfactant; and, (c) from 0.01 to 8%, of an alkyl hydroxysultaine co-surfactant; wherein the total weight ratio of total weight of anionic surfactants to total weight of nonionic surfactants ranges from 30:1 to 1:2; and, wherein the hydroxy sultaine cosurfactant has the formula: R-N+(CH3)2—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—SO3—M+ where R is an alkyl chain with C10-C18 and M is any suitable cationic counterion; the invention also concerns a method, preferably a domestic method of treating a textile.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2021Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: David Stephen GRAINGER, Uyai IKPATT, Paul Simon STEVENSON, David Christopher THORLEY
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Publication number: 20230287300Abstract: The invention relates to a secondary alkane sulfonate surfactant, wherein at least 70 wt. % of the secondary alkane sulfonate is a secondary alkane sulfonate (SAS) surfactant having linear alkyl chains of from 15 to 18 carbon atoms; wherein less than 30% of the secondary alkane sulfonate (SAS) surfactant has linear alkyl chains of 14 carbon atoms or lower; the invention also concerns a detergent composition comprising the secondary alkane sulfonate surfactant; the invention also concerns a method, preferably a domestic method of treating a textile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Stephen Norman BATCHELOR, David Stephen GRAINGER, David Christopher THORLEY
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Publication number: 20230287305Abstract: A liquid laundry composition comprising: (i) from 1 to 60 wt % of one or more surfactants selected from non-soap anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; and (ii) from 0.05 to 10 wt % of an amphoterically-modified oligopropyleneimine ethoxylate having a following formula (I) wherein E is an ethoxy side chain corresponding to a formula —(RO)n—R?(I) in which R units are ethylene; n has an average value from 5 to 50, preferably from 10 to 40; R? units are each independently selected from hydrogen and SO3—, wherein at least 30% of R? units, preferably at least 50%, are SO3—; Q units are each independently selected from C1-C4 alkyl, H and a free electron pair, wherein at least 50% of Q units, preferably at least 80% Y, more preferably at least 90% are C1-C4 alkyl; and x ranges from 1 to 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Julie BENNETT, Robert John CARSWELL, Holger Michael TÜRK, Susanne Carina ENGERT, Alexander Michael HAYDL
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Publication number: 20230287299Abstract: Use of a furan-based surfactant in a detergent for reducing or preventing irritancy during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Craig Jonathon FAIRGRIEVE, David Stephen GRAINGER, Jane WHITTAKER
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Patent number: 11753220Abstract: A cap. The cap comprises an outer cover, an inner cover, an inner container, and a base. The outer cover comprises an outer cover top and an outer cover body protruding from the outer cover top, and the outer cover top and the outer cover body form an inner cavity. The inner cover is set in the inner cavity of said outer cover, and a first female thread is set on the inner circumference of the inner cover body; a first male thread is set on the outer circumference of the inner container body, the first male thread matching the first female thread. The base comprises a base top and a base body protruding from the base top, a second female thread is set on the inner circumference of the base body, and the base top is connected to the inner container bottom of the inner container.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: ZaiXian Piao, Patricia Nogueira Martins Amando De Barros, Silvia Olla, Muriel Schildknecht
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Publication number: 20230278852Abstract: An adapter which is readily applied to connect a dispensing container to a refill container. The adapter and one or more of the containers are structured so that the adapter can be readily and securely snapped onto the container and then easily rotated off without application of undue force by a consumer. The adapter features a snap on pipe having one or more retaining recesses and guidance recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Gregory LALIER, Slavica CESARE
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Patent number: 11744783Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oil-in-water nanoemulsions. The oil phase contains oil selected from the group consisting of triglyceride oil and/or petrolatum as well as C8 to C18 fatty acid; and the aqueous phase contains specific N-acyl derivatives of amino acid salt as emulsifier.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.Inventors: Congling Quan, David John Lang
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Publication number: 20230270653Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel use of trehalose. More particularly the present invention relates to a novel use of trehalose for promoting scalp health. Accordingly, the present invention provides use of trehalose as prebiotic for inhibiting ailment inducing microorganisms when applied on an external surface of a human body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Chung-Ching CHU, Mingming PU, Qin YIN, Xueyang YUE
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Publication number: 20230271754Abstract: A closure including an upper wall (25) defining an opening (36) and a cylindrical snap on pipe (30) depending from the upper wall. The pipe includes threads (34) designed to mate with external threads on a neck of the bottle. The threads on the pipe and threads on the neck of the bottle pass over each other when the closure is snapped onto the bottle during manufacture. The pipe includes a resistance recess (42) and a guidance recess (70). The resistance recess and the guidance recess accommodate a forcing element (50) on a shoulder (80) of the bottle and permit unscrewing of the closure. The walls (44, 46) of the resistance recess are preferably symmetrical.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: Conopco,Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Slavica CESARE, Gregory LALIER
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Patent number: 11739286Abstract: The invention provides a polymer providing soil release properties (also termed a “soil release polymer” or SRP) when incorporated in a laundry detergent composition, the polymer comprising a capped polyoxyalkylene end block connected to a polyester segment; the polyester segment comprising alternating —B1-A-B2— and —R— units; in which B1 and B2 are each independently selected from —OC(O)— and —C(O)O— groups; A is a 2,5-furanylene ring and R is a divalent alkylene radical. The polymer provides good compatibility, stability and cleaning performance when incorporated into a laundry detergent composition, preferably a liquid laundry detergent composition, comprising one or more detersive surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Andrew David Green, Alyn James Parry, Susanne Henning Rogers
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Publication number: 20230263343Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated pump assembly for a liquid dispensing device and a liquid dispensing device thereof. The pump assembly for the liquid dispensing device comprises a flow path board formed with a flow path therein to receive liquid from a liquid source and dispense a gas-liquid mixture, a gas-liquid mixing pump connected with the flow path board to receive the liquid therefrom and return the gas-liquid mixture thereto, and a main control board for controlling the operation of the gas-liquid mixing pump, wherein the flow path board comprises an upper board and a lower board fitted to each other with the flow path formed therebetween. The liquid dispensing device comprises a housing, said pump assembly configured to be accommodated in said housing and a power supply to supply power to said pump assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2021Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVERInventors: Jun SHEN, Keke FENG, Lixiao ZHANG
