Patents Assigned to division
  • Cosmetic compositions
    Publication number: 20020022010
    Abstract: The sensory attributes and/or visibility of deposits of wax-structured antiperspirant or deodorant sticks in the form of emulsions can vary significantly depending on the formulation employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Steven Emslie, Graham Andrew Turner
  • Low fat spread
    Patent number: 6348228
    Abstract: A water-continuous spread having: (A) a structuring amount of oligofructoses; and (B) from 0.1 to 7 wt % of fat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Van Den Bergh Foods Co., division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Albert Schotel
  • Black tea manufacture
    Patent number: 6348224
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing black leaf tea. The method involves macerating freshly plucked tea leaves, treating the leaves with ammonium bicarbonate, fermenting the treated leaves, firing the leaves to arrest fermentation and then drying them to yield black leaf tea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Lipton, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajesh Hanamantagouda Patil, Krishnamurthy Raju, Prakesh Dattatraya Virkar
  • Coiled tubing injector head
    Patent number: 6347664
    Abstract: A coiled tubing injector head is comprised of a plurality of endless chains, each of which are at least three links wide, that are positioned around a plurality of sprockets and/or idler rollers within the injector head. A plurality of gripper assemblies are positioned around the middle links of the endless chains. A bearing skate is positioned within the injector head, the bearing skate being comprised of a plurality of bearings in a staggered configuration, the bearings being adapted for rolling engagement with a portion of the gripper assemblies. An injector head is comprised of a plurality of halves, each of the halves being coupled to a positioning bar, the positioning bar having a plurality of openings formed therein, the openings adapted for use in varying the distance between the first and second halves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Drilling & Coiled Technology, Inc., a division of Gotco International, Inc.
    Inventor: Dudley Joseph Perio, Jr.
  • Concentrated liquid detergent composition
    Publication number: 20020019326
    Abstract: A physically stable, concentrated isotropic liquid detergent composition comprises (a) from 10 to 70% of an anionic, nonionic, cationic, zwitterionic active detergent material or mixtures thereof, (b) from 0.0001 to 10% of protease; (c) from 2 to 40% of at least one carbohydrate selected from oligosaccharides, polysaccharides and derivatives thereof, wherein n=1-5, and (d) less than 3% of an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of alkalimetalsulphites, alkalimetalbisulphites, alkalimetabisulphites or alkalimetalthiosulphates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Willem Robert Van Dijk, Theresia Maria Olsthoorn, Marja Ouwendijk, Johannes Cornelis Van De Pas
  • Skin care anti-sebum compositions containing 3,4,4-trichlorocarbanilide
    Publication number: 20020018792
    Abstract: Anti-sebum skin care methods and compositions containing TCC. The compositions are non-greasy and aesthetically pleasing, and provide control of sebum secretion from sebocytes, improved oil control and improved skin feel, and prevent shine and stickiness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Bijan Steven Harichian, John Steven Bajor, Kathy Anne Lanza, Surajit Mukherjee
  • Cosmetic skin care compositions and containing gum mastic
    Publication number: 20020018757
    Abstract: Cosmetic skin care methods comprising applying to the skin compositions containing gum mastic. 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: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division Of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Bijan Steven Harichian, John Steven Bajor, Laura Rose Palanker
  • Shampoo compositions
    Publication number: 20020019322
    Abstract: An aqueous shampoo composition comprising, in addition to water an anionic cleansing surfactant, a cationic polymer, and a monoalkyl quaternary ammonium compound in which the alkyl chain length is C8 to C14.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Cecile Nocerino, Ruby Loo Tan-Walker
  • Preparation of a blend of triglycerides
    Publication number: 20020018841
    Abstract: Triglyceride fat comprising a stearin fraction of a high stearic, high oleic sunflower oil and a margarine fat phase comprising said stearin in admixture with a liquid vegetable oil in a weight ratio of 20:80 to 80:20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Lipton, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Johannes Robert Bons, Eckhard Floeter, Cornelis Sjouke Stellema
  • Spray head
    Publication number: 20020017575
    Abstract: A spray head for delivering a hair care composition onto and/or into the hair comprising an inlet in fluid communication with an outlet, the inlet of the spray head being adapted for connection with an outlet of a container including a hair care composition, the outlet of the spray head including at least one hollow protrusion defining a fluid channel extending from the spray head, the hollow protrusion including an opening for delivering the atomized hair care composition onto the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Paul Andrews, Gregory Alan Erickson, Euan Stuart Reid, Keith Leslie Rutherford
  • Automatic dishwashing compositions containing water soluble cationic surfactants
    Patent number: 6345633
    Abstract: Automatic dishwashing compositions containing water soluble cationic surfactants are shown to reduce spotting and filming on plastic articles while reducing damage to the plastic articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alla Tartakovsky, Joseph Oreste Carnali
  • Antimicrobial composition formulated with essential oils
    Patent number: 6346281
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition and more particularly a germicidal spray for sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces including leather, wood, metal, plastic and fabric, comprises a mixture of essential oils capable of being dissolved or dispersed by a solvent in a water carrier. The mixture of essential oils preferably comprises thyme, lemongrass, clove and eucalyptus. The composition may include an ionizing agent such as Blue Stone ions which speeds up the antimicrobial activity of the essential oils. The product of the invention is completely natural and non-toxic to adults and children even if swallowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Scentsible Life Products, A division of Laid Back Designs Ltd.
    Inventors: S. Samuel DeAth, Joy DeAth
  • Dynamic mixing apparatus for the production of liquid compositions
    Patent number: 6345907
    Abstract: A process for producing a liquid composition containing at least one active component and a diluent by mixing the active with diluent and/or liquid active to produce a liquid crystal mixture and incorporating diluent into it such that the mixture remains substantially homogeneous to produce a composition in which the concentration of active components is lower than the concentration of active components in the liquid crystal mixture. Novel apparatus for use in the process is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Galip Akay, Graeme Neil Irving, Adam Jan Kowalski, David Machin
  • Dual compartment package
    Patent number: 6345733
    Abstract: A two-compartment package is provided which includes a unitarily formed hollow sleeve with first and second openings on opposite ends. First and second compartments are formed from the sleeve through a crimp between the first and second ends, the crimp preventing fluid communication between the compartments and allowing sufficient hinged flexibility for the compartments to align parallel to one another. The cap with projections coupling together the first and second compartments maintains those compartments in parallel alignment. A variety of consumer products may be filled into the package, most particularly it is suitable for a toothpaste with mutually incompatible ingredients being separated into respective compartments, such as a peroxide and baking soda.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Alfread Bennett
  • Skin care cosmetic compositions containing carboxymethylates of branched alcohols and/or ethoxylates thereof
    Publication number: 20020015717
    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: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Bijan Steven Harichian, Laurence Boen, John Steven Bajor
  • Vitamin containing product
    Publication number: 20020015762
    Abstract: A food product comprising menaquinone at a level of 50 to 5,000 &mgr;g per 100 g of product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Applicant: Lipton, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Thomas Quinlan
  • Enzymatic oxidation composition and process
    Publication number: 20020016279
    Abstract: There is provided an enzymatic oxidation composition and process wherein an oxidisable substance is reacted with (a) a peroxidase, (b) a compound which enhances the activity of the peroxidase and (c) molecular oxygen, said composition being essentially free from hydrogen peroxide and compounds capable of generating hydrogen peroxide. The process is useful in detergent compositions for stain bleaching and/or anti dye-transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Convents, Monique Doornink, Monique van der Heiden, Jean Hypolities Koek, Richard George Smith, David William Thornthwaite, Sebastiaan van der Velden, Cornelis Hendrikus de Vries, Nicole Zwets
  • Enhanced deposition of hair and skin benefit agents from water-in-oil-in-water conditioner compositions
    Publication number: 20020015685
    Abstract: A rinse-off water-in-oil-in-water (W1/O/W2) multiple emulsion composition comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Fe P Pascual, Gerald Patrick Newell, Wei-Mei Sun, Tirucherai V Vasudevan
  • Liquid detergent composition
    Publication number: 20020016280
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a concentrated liquid detergent composition with a pigment. The composition is color stable and the pigment remains stabily dispersed for at least 4 weeks at 37° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: James Dawson Cropper, Nikki Sullivan, Jenny Wiggans
  • Process for binding an antigen to a molecule having a high binding affinity to said antigen
    Publication number: 20020015699
    Abstract: There is provided a process for binding an antigen to a molecule having a high binding affinity to said antigen, characterized in that the binding is carried out in a medium having a water content of less than 25% by weight of the total composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandra Hemmington, Julie Little, Neil James Parry