Patents Assigned to division
  • Carton
    Patent number: 6533165
    Abstract: Tablets and other relatively fragile consumer products can be transported in a carton with little or no compromise to their integrity by providing bottom flaps of the carton with slits for cushioning the carton. Preferably, at least two adjacent flaps include the slits. Instead of slits, perforated lines or non-linear lines can be used. However, in a preferred embodiment, the carton is a corrugated carton and the slits run parallel to the lines of corrugation. More preferably, the corrugation includes troughs and the slits are imposed in the fiberboard parallel to and opposite the troughs of the corrugations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward John Giblin, Corinne Saso, Jeannine Desmond Griffiths, Richard Chalmers
  • Suspending clear cleansing formulation
    Patent number: 6533873
    Abstract: A shower gel formulation having a clear appearance is described which suspends insoluble particles, water insoluble liquids or bubbles and contains an acrylate copolymer, an anionic surfactant, a cationic polymer and, optionally, an amphoteric surfactant. The method of use of the clear shower gel is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Marion Louise Margosiak, Michael Alan Rahn, Rosa Paredes
  • Skin care cosmetic compositions containing carboxymethylates of branched alcohols and/or ethoxylates thereof
    Patent number: 6534073
    Abstract: Cosmetic skin care methods and compositions containing carboxymethylates of branched alcohols and/or ethoxylates thereof. The inventive compositions provide control of sebum secretion from sebocytes, improved oil control and improved skin feel, prevent shine and stickiness, while also providing anti-aging benefits which results in reduced appearance of wrinkles and aged skin, improved skin color, treatment of photoaged skin, improvement in skin's radiance and clarity and finish, and an overall healthy and youthful appearance of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Bijan Steven Harichian, Laurence Boen, John Steven Bajor
  • Granular composition
    Publication number: 20030050217
    Abstract: In order to improve the dispersion of nonionic surfactant into wash water from a granule in which the nonionic surfactant is carried on a water-insoluble granular material, the nonionic surfactant is intimately blended with a water-insoluble liquid. Preferred water-insoluble liquids include hydrocarbons, for example, paraffins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Instone, Rafiq Mohammed Nabi, John Edley Wilson
  • Method of enhanced moisture or reduced drying using wet-skin treatment compositions
    Publication number: 20030049282
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of enhancing moisture or reducing drying using wet skin treatment composition. These compositions are activated by water and retained efficiently on skin. Thus, the compositions (and methods used) impart desirable benefits to skin, are perceived to absorb quickly on wet skin and leave the skin feeling clean, but non-greasy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paul Aronson, Liang Sheng Tsaur
  • Cartridge bearing including a stub shaft and an electrically conductive axle and method of using cartridge bearing
    Publication number: 20030047414
    Abstract: The invention is particularly useful for coacting with roller tubes of conveyor apparatus. A cartridge bearing including a stub axle with a tip of greater hardness than the surface circumscribing the aperture receiving the stub axle is inserted into an end of a conveyor roller tube. Along with being electrically conductive, the stub axle can be provided with a damper for reducing vibration. The stub axle engages an electrically conductive stub shaft and moves axially with respect to the stub shaft to operatively interlock with the aperture of the fixed structure. Use of the cartridge bearing provides for the grounding of static charge that can accumulate during operation of conveyor roller tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: FKI Industries, Inc.'s, FKI Logistex Automation Division
    Inventors: Mark W. Henson, Michael E. Moser, Jonathan Hoole, James T. Patrick
  • Detergent or personal care composition with oil capsules
    Publication number: 20030050346
    Abstract: Detergent or personal care compositions comprising capsules, which in turn comprise a hydrophobic continuous phase, the latter comprising an isotropic mixture of a thermoplastic-type co-polymer and hydrocarbon oil. Preferably, the capsules further comprise an oil-soluble benefit agent. Preferably, the compositions are liquid, especially aqueous-based compositions. In the preferred embodiment, the capsules are transparent or translucent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home and Personal Care, USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Feng-Lung Gordon Hsu
  • Oral composition
    Publication number: 20030049210
    Abstract: An oral hygiene kit comprising an oral care composition for use in a toothbrushing regime and, independently therefrom, a plaque disclosing means, characterised in that the plaque disclosing means is capable of being used before a toothbrushing session such that any plaque present on the surfaces of the teeth can be indicated to the user prior to brushing with the oral care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthieu Lecharny
  • Hair and/or scalp treatment compositions
    Publication number: 20030049220
    Abstract: Hair and/or scalp treatment compositions comprise an antidandruff agent, an effective amount of a cannabinoid receptor (CBR) activating agent and a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier. Alternatively, the compositions may be shampoo compositions comprising from 3 to 50 wt % surfactant, a CB receptor activating agent and a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier, provided that the CB receptor activating agent is not palmitoylethanolamide. The compositions are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of the symptoms of dandruff and can reduce scalp itch, a symptom which is typically associated with dandruff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Lawrence Bailey, Christopher John Little, Francis McGlone, Roman Rukwied, Allan Watkinson
  • Capstan for handling slitting tools
    Publication number: 20030049099
    Abstract: A capstan for handling slitting tools comprises a base, a pivoting frame, an outer frame and a plurality of shafts. The pivoting frame is supported by the base for pivotal movement about an axis. The outer frame is supported by the rotating frame for translational movement along the axis. The plurality of shafts extends from the outer frame transversely to the axis. The capstan preferably further includes an axial actuator for translating the outer frame relative to the pivoting frame along the axis. This permits an attendant to raise or lower the outer frame, and, hence, raise or lower the shafts. By thus raising or lowering the shafts, the attendant can adjust the height of the shafts to a comfortable level for loading or unloading knives and spacers without excessive lifting or bending. An optional pusher serves to automatically slide the tools between the capstan and the slitter machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Stamco Division of Gensystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick L. Ahrns, Robert L. Schmiesing
  • Enzymatic detergent compositions
    Publication number: 20030050211
    Abstract: There is provided an enzymatic detergent composition which comprises:
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Hage, Jan Klugkist, Ton Swarthoff, Patrick Van Der Waal, Eric Charles Ehrnsperger, MyongSuk Bae-Lee
  • Treatment regime for skin
    Patent number: 6531116
    Abstract: A method for a skin treatment regime and a respective product is provided which cosmetically improves human skin. The product includes a first composition containing at least one active and functioning to impart a first benefit to the skin. A second composition is provided which includes a second different active and imparts a second benefit to the skin. The first and second compositions are stored in respective separate containers, which nevertheless are joined together for reminding a consumer to use the compositions in tandem and to facilitate in one sale all necessary elements of a suggested regime. Packaging suitable for this purposes can be a series of stackable jars releasably lockable together through a threaded screw arrangement one above the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Suares, Susan Nettesheim, Michael Indursky, Peter Bertolini
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D471461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Guy Patrick McGowan
  • Geranium plant named ‘Balgalbrio’
    Patent number: PP13633
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Balgalbrio’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves with a distinct zonation pattern; and red purple-colored semi-double flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Geranium plant named ‘Balgalfroe’
    Patent number: PP13642
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Balgalfroe’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; and light purple-colored semi-double flowers with a red purple-colored eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balfiedeor’
    Patent number: PP13643
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balfiedeor’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounted plant habit, freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and dark orange-colored flowers that are fully double and positioned above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Michael S. Uchneat
  • Antirrhinum plant named ‘Balumorew’
    Patent number: PP13649
    Abstract: A new and distinct Antirrhinum plant named ‘Balumorew’, characterized by its orange and yellow bicolor flowers, mounded and trailing habit, and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balfiesaci’
    Patent number: PP13663
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balfiesaci’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and light red-colored flowers that are fully double and positioned above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Michael S. Uchneat
  • Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balolecher’
    Patent number: PP13668
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balolecher’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and dark red-colored flowers that are fully double and positioned above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Michael S. Uchneat
  • Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balfieblus’
    Patent number: PP13669
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balfieblus’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and light pale pink-colored flowers that are fully double and positioned above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Michael S. Uchneat