Patents Assigned to Conopco
  • VARIEGATOR
    Publication number: 20230217951
    Abstract: A variegator and a process for using it. The variegator permits the manufacturer to obtain desirable patterns of distribution of sauce and chunks in frozen confections while at the same time permitting fast cleaning-in-place times to minimize factory downtime. The variegator comprises a) one or more conduits, each suitable for feeding a base frozen confection to a first opening or set of openings into a chamber, b) one or more conduits suitable for feeding a fluid variegating material such as a sauce through a second openings or set of openings at a level below the first set into the chamber below the base frozen confection opening, and c) a static mixer below the variegating material opening, the static mixer comprising at least two baffles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Geoffrey Alec BURGESS, Gianfelice ROMANO, Georgios TETRADIS-MAIRIS, Giuseppe FERRANTE
  • SHAPED DETERGENT PRODUCT COMPOSITION COMPRISING AMINOPOLYCARBOXYLATE
    Publication number: 20230220316
    Abstract: The application relates to a shaped detergent product comprising 10-100 wt. % of a solid amorphous phase and 0-90 wt. % of one or more other solid phases, wherein the solid amorphous phase comprises 25-88 wt. % free acid equivalent of aminopolycarboxylate, 10-60 wt. % free acid equivalent of an acid, wherein the acid is not an aminopolycarboxylate, 2-30 wt. % water, and wherein the shaped detergent product contains at least 0.5 wt. % surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Hélène Julie Marie ARLABOSSE, Robert Jan MOLL
  • BIODEGRADABLE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20230218028
    Abstract: An adhesive composition comprises about 2.5 to about 12% by weight of a biodegradable polymer; about 0.5 to about 1.5% by weight of a preservative; and at least 10% by weight of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Joanna FLYNN, Geoffrey Robert Victor HAWKINS
  • A PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION BASED ON TITANIUM OXIDE AND A CROSSPOLYMER OF ADIPIC ACID AND NEOPENTYL GLYCOL
    Publication number: 20230201093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition. In particular, the present invention relates to a personal care composition for blurring benefits. Accordingly, the present invention discloses a personal care composition comprising: a) titanium di-oxide; and b) 8 to 60% by weight of a cross-polymer comprising adipic acid and neopentyl glycol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Lin WANG, Bo XU, Shangchun YI
  • Preservation compositions
    Patent number: 11684557
    Abstract: An antimicrobial preservation system comprising: i. itaconic acid or salt thereof and ii. benzoic acid or salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.
    Inventors: Stuart Campbell-Lee, Rupak Mitra, Thomas Richard Pointon, Ian Peter Stott
  • NON-SOAP LIQUID CLEANSER COMPOSITION COMPRISING CAPRYLIC ACID
    Publication number: 20230190602
    Abstract: This invention relates to syndet-based compositions having pH of 4.5 to 5.5 wherein use of caprylic acid has been unexpectedly found to enhance bacterial kill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc.,d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Ajit Manohar AGARKHED, Mohini Anand BAPAT, Prem CHANDAR, Poonam Manoj GANDHI, Anat SHILOACH, Guohui WU
  • A TOPICAL ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20230190610
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical composition comprising: (i) an antimicrobial active which is at least one of piroctone, caprylhydroxamic acid, benzohydroxamic acid, or piroctone olamine; and (ii) Febrifugine. Also disclosed is a non-therapeutic method of providing topical antimicrobial benefit on a topical surface of a human or animal body comprising a step of applying a safe and effective amount of the topical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Mingming PU, Zongxiu WANG, Chung-Ching CHU
  • A TOPICAL ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20230190607
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical composition comprising: (i) an antimicrobial active which is at least one of piroctone, caprylhydroxamic acid, benzohydroxamic acid, or piroctone olamine; and (ii) norbraylin. Also disclosed is a non-therapeutic method of providing topical antimicrobial benefit on a topical surface of a human or animal body comprising a step of applying a safe and effective amount of the topical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Chung-Ching CHU, Mingming PU, Zongxiu WANG
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A FLAVOURING
    Publication number: 20230180803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a flavouring, comprising the steps of (i) providing a reaction mixture comprising (a) yeast extract comprising at least 0.5 wt.% of glycosylamine and/or derivatives thereof and at least 1.0 wt.% of thiol containing compounds, wherein the weight percentage is by weight of dry matter of the yeast extract, (b) at least 1 wt.% of mineral acid or organic acid, by weight of the reaction mixture, and (c) from 0 to 20 wt.% of water by weight of the reaction mixture; and (iii) incubating the reaction mixture at a temperature in the range of 150 to 220° C., wherein shear is applied to the reaction mixture. The method preferably is natural. The invention also relates to a flavouring obtainable by the method. The flavouring is preferably a natural flavouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventor: Jean Hypolites Koek
  • PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS WITH GLUTATHIONE PRECURSOR COMPRISING 4-SUBSTITUTED RESORCINOLS AND AMINO ACIDS
    Publication number: 20230181433
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Marian Pereira GUELAKIS, Jianming Lee, Jose Guillermo Rosa, Stephen Alan Madison, Tingyan Mi, Anita Damodaran, Annu Kumari, Nan Huang, Bijan Harichian
  • OIL-IN-WATER EMULSIFIED FOOD COMPOSITION COMPRISING PLANT PROTEIN
    Publication number: 20230180781
    Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsified food composition with a pH of from 2 to 5, comprising water, vegetable oil in an amount of from 65 to 80 wt %, plant protein, bran of mustard seed or cereal grain, wherein the composition is free from egg-derived ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventor: Arie VERMAAS
  • PROCESS OF MAKING N,N'-DIACETYL-L-CYSTINE
    Publication number: 20230183176
    Abstract: An effective process of making N,N?-diacetyl-L-Cystine (“NDAC”), which process is fast, green, does not require labor-intensive isolation or purification of the product, by yielding products in desired ratio, and has improved yield and purity. The process comprising the steps of Forming a reaction mixture, starting with a cystine derivative di-tert- butyl-L-cystine as the dihydrochloride form; Acetylating said di-tert-butyl-L-cystine to obtain N,N?-diacetyl-di-tert- butyl-L-cystine; followed by Removing said tert- butyl groups from said N,N?-diacetyl-di-tert-butyl- L-cystine to obtain N,N?-diacetyl-L-cystine product; and Isolating said N,N?-diacetyl-L-Cystine product from said reaction mixture; wherein said acetylating agent is acetic anhydride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Jose Guillermo ROSA, Bijan HARICHIAN
  • A HIGH UV PROTECTION CLEANSING COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20230181440
    Abstract: The invention relates to a personal cleansing composition that delivers enhanced deposition of sunscreens on to the topical surface of the body thereby ensuring high UV protection to the surface while the skin is washed clean of undesirable oils and dirt. This is achieved through incorporation of select water-soluble sunscreens in a high surfactant containing composition. The composition comprises 3 to 80% surfactant, 0.1 to 10 wt % water soluble organic sunscreen and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The sunscreen is disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Praful Gulab Rao LAHORKAR, Rajkumar PERUMAL, Ashish Anant VAIDYA
  • LAUNDRY COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20230183610
    Abstract: A process for producing a dilute fabric conditioner, the fabric conditioner comprising: a) 0.5 to 4 wt. % fabric softening active; b) 0.1 to 4 wt. % perfume microcapsules; and c) 0.01 to 4 wt. % polymer; the process comprising the steps of: i) dispersing the perfume microcapsules in water, ii) add the fabric softening active; and iii) adding the polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Thatiana Guisolphe CASTRO, Arlene FICHE
  • Hair care composition
    Patent number: 11672751
    Abstract: A hair care composition is disclosed comprising a cationically modified guar polymer having a cationic degree of substitution of from 0.35 to 0.70, an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant having a formula RO(CH2CH2O)nSO3M, wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms; M is a solubilising cation comprising sodium, potassium, 5 ammonium, substituted ammonium or mixtures thereof; n is the degree of ethoxylation of from 0.5 to 3 and from 0.01 to 10% by weight of an anti-dandruff agent selected from azole based anti-fungal agents, piroctone olamine, metal pyrithione salts, selenium sulfide or mixtures thereof; wherein the degree of substitution is measured using 1H NMR and the spectrum is recorded at 25° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.
    Inventors: Jingjing Liu, Yingying Pi, Raghupathi Subramanian
  • COOLING PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLYOL AND A POLYOXYETHYLENE-POLYOXYPROPYLENE BLOCK COPOLYMER
    Publication number: 20230172823
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a personal care composition with an effective way to impart a cooling effect on the skin upon topical application of a composition made according to the present invention. The invention thus relates to a composition comprising a synergistic combination of polyol, a sensor), modifier and water with polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Brian Andrew CROTTY, Matthew David ELLISON, Thomas Nikolaos MORIKIS, Nicholas Arthur VELEZIS
  • Personal care compositions with cystine
    Patent number: 11666519
    Abstract: Personal care topical compositions at skin-tolerant pH with cystine which is solubilized or has small crystal size below 20 microns. A process of making the composition is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Maria Buchalova, Teanoosh Moaddel, Qiang Qiu
  • STABILIZED COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS WITH N, N'-DI-ACETYL CYSTINE
    Publication number: 20230165772
    Abstract: Topical cosmetic compositions containing a 4-substituted resorcinol derivative along with N,N?-diacetyl-L-Cystine exhibit improved storage stability and oxidative stability. A method of stabilizing 4-ethyl resorcinol or 4-hexyl resorcinol in a composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable vehicle by adding to the composition N,N?-diacetyl-L-Cystine in an amount sufficient to stabilize said 4-ethyl resorcinol or 4-hexyl resorcinol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Jose Guillermo ROSA, Teanoosh MOADDEL
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D991039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Conopco Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Frances Sophia Peake, Christopher Paul Weir, Natascha Diwani Hansen, Jamie Mark King
  • Container
    Patent number: D992421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.
    Inventors: Heesop Chong, Mariana Escobar Jimenez, Akriti Malhotra, Michelle C. Mak, Laurent Jean-Marie Hainaut, Marco Leone