Patents Assigned to division
  • Fabric cleaning
    Publication number: 20020178508
    Abstract: A method and device for spot cleaning a fabric with liquid cleaning composition comprising the steps of
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. van Reeven, Pieter van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
  • Fermented milk product
    Publication number: 20020182301
    Abstract: A Fermented milk product is described having an ACE inhibitory effect of at least 35 U/ml, wherein the milk product is produced from milk fermented with Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. lactis. Further a food product is described comprising an amount of 0.003 mg/g protein, or more a peptide or peptide salt having 2-15 amino acids, comprising the peptide sequence Asp-Lys and/or Ile-His-Pro-Phe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Rene Draaisma, Mettina Maria Koning, Adrianus Marinus Ledeboer, Elisabeth Claire Leigh-Firbank, Christianus Jacobus Van Platerink, Johannes Schalk
  • Cosmetic product with proof device
    Publication number: 20020182235
    Abstract: A cosmetic product system is provided which includes a cosmetic composition for combating signs of aging, and a test device packaged with the composition. The device includes a mechanism for evaluating progress of the combat against the signs of aging occurring over a period of time within which the composition is applied to an area of skin being monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Stephen Slavtcheff, Liam Anthony Murray, Josephine Telesca, Robert Edward Gott
  • ANTIPERSPIRANT OR DEODORANT COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20020182159
    Abstract: Deodorant and antiperspirant compositions comprising an aluminum or aluminum-zirconium active can suffer from perceived irritancy when applied topically, which is generally manifested as an itch sensation. This irritancy can be ameliorated or overcome by incorporating within the composition a cannabanoid receptor (CBR) activating agent, and especially an amount selected in the range of from 0.25 to 10 wt %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis McGlone, Sarah Paterson, Anthony Vincent Rawlings, Roman Rukwied, Allan Watkinson
  • Butter flavored flakes
    Publication number: 20020176924
    Abstract: An edible particle composition with fat, flavor and an N20 of ≧20 is described. The edible particle composition may have butter flavor and can be mixed with a variety of spices, even in the absence of water. The edible particle composition does not require refrigeration and may be applied to food without a kitchen utensil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: Lipton, a Division of Conopco, Inc
    Inventors: Judith Gulten Moca, Thomas James Dezarn
  • Cosmetic and personal care compositions
    Publication number: 20020176834
    Abstract: Cosmetic or personal care compositions comprise: a hair styling polymer having one or more groups selected from acidic functional groups, anionic groups derived from the acidic functional groups or a mixture of said groups; a partially or fully fluorinated compound having one or more groups selected from amino groups, acid salts of the amino groups or a mixture of said groups, wherein the partially or fully fluorinated compound comprises an aromatic ring; and a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier. The compositions are particularly effective under high humidity conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Adams, Ezat Khoshdel
  • Dahlia plant named Dapadpor
    Publication number: 20020178478
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dahlia plant named ‘Dapadpor’ is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Francois Van Hee
  • Cosmetic composition
    Publication number: 20020176837
    Abstract: The present invention relates to carbamate group modified polyurethanes and a process for preparing carbamate group modified polyurethanes comprising reacting a polyurethane polymer with an alkylating or an acylating agent. The invention also relates to cosmetic or personal care compositions comprising (i) a styling polymer comprising a carbamate group modified polyurethane and (ii) a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Ezat Khoshdel
  • Detergent compositions
    Patent number: 6486118
    Abstract: Detergent tablet of compacted particulate composition containing; (a) particles which contain organic surfactant together with detergency builder, and (b) water-insoluble but water-swellable particles of plant material which contain both cellulose and lignin, obtainable by fragmentation of plant material without separation of its fibres into a liquid dispersion. Also provided is process of making this tablet which comprises mixing water-insoluble, water-swellable disintegration-promoting material as defined above with other particulate ingredients so as to form a particulate detergent composition and compacting a quantity of the particulate composition in a mold so that it forms a tablet or a region of a tablet. The detergent tablets exhibit good disintegration together with adequate mechanical strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jelles Vincent Boskamp, Paulus Jacobus Loomans
  • Bleaching composition of enhanced stability and a process for making such a composition
    Publication number: 20020173440
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air bleaching catalyst that has been coated with a polymer that serves to promote the stability of the air bleaching catalyst. The invention also provides a method of coating the air bleaching catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Chapple, Antonius Henricus J. Strijbosch
  • Oil having increased polyphenol content
    Publication number: 20020172751
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing the polyphenol content in an oil, comprising the steps of contacting the oil with olive fruit material in the presence of an acid and separating the oil from the olive fruit material. The acid is preferably hydrochloric acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid, acetic acid, lactic acid or ascorbic acid. The olive fruit material can be selected from the group consisting of whole olive fruits, olive fruit particles and olive residue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Applicant: Lipton, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Henk Husken, Stephanie Kooij, Karel Petrus Van Putte
  • Dahlia plant named 'Dapahapu'
    Publication number: 20020174470
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dahlia plant named Dapahapu characterized by its unique purple and white flower color, medium growth habit and simple leaf arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Applicant: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Francois Van Hee
  • Dahlia plant named Dapalipi
    Publication number: 20020174471
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dahlia plant named Dapalipi characterized by its pale pink double inflorescences, uniform growth habit and dark green foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Applicant: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Francois Van Hee
  • Cold water infusing leaf tea
    Patent number: 6482450
    Abstract: A method for preparing a cold water infusing leaf tea. Green tea leaves are macerated, treated with tannase, fermented in the presence of hydrogen peroxide in an amount that is sufficient to activate endogenous peroxidases to oxidise gallic acid and other compounds that are liberated by the tannase treatment, and then dried. The final product is a black leaf tea that infuses in hot or cold water to give good flavour and colour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Lipton, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher William Goodsall, Timothy Graham Jones, Joseph Kipsiele Mitei, Andrew David Parry, Richard Safford, Ambalavanar Thiru
  • Dry cleaning composition containing a heterocyclic surfactant
    Patent number: 6482784
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a surfactant comprising a heterocyclic group that results in superior cleaning in a dry cleaning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Robert Joseph Ahart
  • Apparatus for spacecraft thermal management
    Patent number: 6481670
    Abstract: The present invention provides a thermal, and if desired, a radiation barrier to protect the exterior surface of a spacecraft. In particular, the present invention protects the polymeric materials of construction utilized in inflatable and expandable spacecraft from the deleterious effects of both thermal and radiation aging. The protective barrier is formed from a tube or tubes through which a fluid circulates. The tube segment substantially enclose the spacecraft, and in particular, the critical layers that are desired to be protected. This protective barrier provides a thermal heat sink, temperature equalization, and a waste heat rejection system, that can moderate the temperature extremes encountered by spacecraft. In addition, dependent on the fluid selected, substantial radiation shielding can be provided that can protect the entire spacecraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Bigelow Aerospace Division, LLC
    Inventors: Robert T. Bigelow, Russell J. Common, John Mezits, David A. Cavaleri
  • Conditioning compositions
    Patent number: 6482399
    Abstract: A method of imparting improved conditioning properties to hair comprising treating the hair with a conditioning composition comprising a silicone compound having at least one quaternary ammonium moiety and ethoxylated monoalkyl quat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Raymond Pyles
  • Skin composition
    Publication number: 20020168329
    Abstract: Improved skin compositions which are capable of reducing oil and grease secretion from the skin comprising a combination of niacinamide and a C11-C30 alkyl or alkenyl ester of salicylic acid formulated in a specific carrier such as a vanishing cream base are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Mridula Kini, Lalitagauri Rajwade, Pushker Sona, Ramesh Surianarayanan
  • Enhancement of air bleaching catalysts
    Publication number: 20020169096
    Abstract: The invention relates to catalytically bleaching substrates, especially laundry fabrics, with atmospheric oxygen or air in the presence of an air bleaching facilitator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Rene Appel, Ronald Hage, Philippus Cornelis van der Hoeven, Joachim Lienke, Richard George Smith
  • Hair colouring compositions
    Publication number: 20020166182
    Abstract: A coloring system for hair and/or skin comprises at least three separately packaged components:
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Krithivasan Bhagyalakshmi, Indu Mani, Govindarajan Raman