Patents Assigned to division
  • Virtual makeover
    Patent number: 6293284
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for virtual color makeover of a customer's face. A digital image is taken of the customer's face. Natural skin color is determined by a differential analysis among at least two different sites along the face to identify an area without color. The identified area without color is then used as a basis for projecting the customer's face with the natural skin color. Consultant's choice of preprogrammed color palettes matching the measured natural skin color is then projected on the facial image. A customer's personal choice such as fashion, natural or go-to-work looks can be registered for modifying the consultant's choice color palette. The selected color palette can then be identified as a set of color cosmetic products which are provided to the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard T. Rigg
  • Method of exfoliating skin
    Patent number: 6294179
    Abstract: A viscous, liquid, skin washing composition comprising water, at least one surface active agent, abrasive particles and a viscosifier, CHARACTERISED IN THAT the viscosity of the composition is typically that of a shower gel, i.e. in the range 4000-8000 mPas measured at a shear rate of 10 s−1, the particles, preferably calcite, have a mean diameter of 40-400 micrometres and a bulk density of 1-4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Stanley Lee, David Serridge
  • Towelette product for minimizing facial fine lines and wrinkles
    Patent number: 6294182
    Abstract: A disposable towelette is provided which includes a flexible substrate such as a cellulosic tissue impregnated with an alpha-hydroxycarboxylic add delivered in a cosmetically acceptable carrier vehicle. There is further provided a method for cleansing skin and simultaneously inhibiting fine lines and wrinkles by wiping the skin with the impregnated towelette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Paul Znaiden, Craig Stephen Slavtcheff, Robert Edward Gott
  • Integrated translation tube assembly for a space module
    Patent number: 6293500
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved integrated translation tube for the movement of equipment and personnel through space modules, particularly for non-rigid type space modules such as the NASA Transhab module. In addition, the present invention provides an internal framework for the structural support of the space module itself, and the equipment installed internally to the space module. The present invention's arched shaped translation tube provides sufficient strength and rigidity to provide the required structural support, while simultaneously maximizing the uninterrupted interior volume of the space module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Bigelow Development Aerospace Division, Limited Liability Company
    Inventor: Robert T. Bigelow
  • Hair styling compositions
    Publication number: 20010022967
    Abstract: The composition comprises: (a) less than about 1.5% active of one or more holding polymers, (b) one or more saccharides, having monomeric units greater than two, and (c) a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: September 20, 2001
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Loralei Marie Brandt, Paul Howard Neill, John Edward Wydila
  • Aqueous hair aerosol styling aids
    Patent number: 6290932
    Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous hair styling aid comprising a volatile silicone selected from cyclic silicones having the general formula (I): [(CH3)2Si—O—]n  (I) wherein n=3-7, and short chain linear silicones having the general formula (II): (CH3)3Si—O—[Si(CH3)2O]nSi(CH3)3  (II) wherein n=1-7; together with hairstyling polymer, surfactant and at least 5% water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Keith Pratley, Keith Leslie Rutherford
  • Stable multiple emulsion composition
    Patent number: 6290943
    Abstract: W1-O-W2 emulsions are disclosed in which the W1/O emulsion comprises an internal aqueous phase containing a benefit agent and an oil phase surrounding it, and, around this is found an external isotropic aqueous phase. It is critical that the external surfactant phase not comprise an amido containing anionic. It is also critical that oil be not greater than 50% unsaturated and not be a volatile silicone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Stephen Naser, Tirucherai Vasudevan
  • Radiating coaxial cable having groups of spaced apertures for generating a surface wave at a low frequencies and a combination of surface and radiated waves at higher frequencies
    Patent number: 6292072
    Abstract: A radiating coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an electrical insulator located about a periphery of the inner conductor, and an outer conductor located about a periphery of the electrical insulator. The outer conductor defines groups of apertures spaced from each other a predetermined distance in the range of from about twice the longest operational wavelength of the cable to less than ten meters. The aperture groups are designed in such a way to excite a surface wave at low operating frequencies and a combination of surface and radiating waves at high operational frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Times Microwave Systems, Division of Smith Industries Aerospace and Defense Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Udo H. Bode, Anthony R. Fedor
  • Method for the prevention of gum disease
    Patent number: 6290975
    Abstract: A method is provided which treats or prevents gum disease involving applying to the gums an agent for maintaining or improving the permeability barrier of the gum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Creeth, William John Stead, David Michael Williams
  • Toothbrush
    Publication number: 20010020314
    Abstract: Electric toothbrush comprises an oscillating, bristle bearing head which comprises two or more segments which are integral with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Publication date: September 13, 2001
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Calabrese
  • Antiperspirant compositions
    Patent number: 6287544
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition preferably an antiperspirant composition, in solid or soft-solid form has a continuous phase which contains a water-immiscible liquid carrier and also contains a structurant which is partially or fully esterified cellobiose of the formula wherein each Z is independently hydrogen or an acyl group of the formula where R denotes a hydrocarbyl group containing from 4 to 22 carbon atoms. Not more than half of the Z groups are hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Ronald Franklin, Adam Jan Kowalski, Isabelle Claire Esser, Kathryn Elizabeth Rowe
  • Skin care composition
    Patent number: 6287553
    Abstract: A topical composition and cosmetic method for treating skin conditions selected form the group consisting of wrinkling, sagging, photodamaged skin, sensitive skin, dry skin, flaky skin, red skin, irritated skin, itchy skin and age spots, the composition comprising: (a) conjugated linoleic acid, and/or derivatives thereof comprising conjugated linoleic acid moieties, in which at least 50% by weight of the conjugated linoleic acid and/or moieties, is present as the cis 9 trans 11 isomer; and (b) a dermatologically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Alaluf, Martin Richard Green, Clive Roderick Harding, Heng-Long Hu, Gerald Patrick McNeill, Jonathan Richard Powell, Anthony Vincent Rawlings, Julia Sarah Rogers, Allan Watkinson
  • Treatment for fabrics
    Patent number: 6288022
    Abstract: A laundry treatment composition comprising a water-soluble or water-dispersible rebuild agent for deposition onto a fabric during a treatment process wherein the material undergoes during the treatment process, a chemical change by which change the affinity of the material for the fabric is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith Mary Clark, Andrew Hopkinson, Christopher Clarkson Jones, Jonathan Frank Warr, Henri Chanzy, Claire David, Etienne Fleury, Daniel Joubert, Christine Lancelon-Pin
  • Towelette product
    Patent number: 6287582
    Abstract: A disposable towelette product is provided which includes a flexible water-insoluble substrate such as a tissue impregnated with an alpha- or beta-hydroxycarboxylic acid in a cosmetically acceptable carrier vehicle. Impregnated cosmetic composition in water will have a pH no higher than 6.8. A silicone microemulsion is present to minimize any stickiness resulting from deposition of the hydroxycarboxylic acid by the towelette onto the skin. In the presence of fatty acid group containing surfactants, the silicone microemulsion controls foul odors that the surfactants may emit through hydrolysis at low pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Edward Gott, Craig Stephen Slavtcheff, Alexander Paul Znaiden
  • Cosmetic compositions with self-warming component
    Patent number: 6287580
    Abstract: A self-warming cosmetic composition is provided which delivers skin conditioning agents and is based upon a redox system of iron powder and a catalyst such as charcoal to provide the warmth. The system is activated with moisture and air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Edward Gott, Craig Stephen Slavtcheff, Alexander Paul Znaiden, Brian Andrew Crotty
  • Encapsulation
    Patent number: 6287542
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating a mixture of a liquid oil and a copper chlorophyll extract with a mixture of at least 90% by weight of a C2-C4 alcohol, and water at a certain concentration. The thus treated mixture is then suitable for making micro capsules with a green colorer liquid core material comprising said mixture by means of complex coaceration. These microcapsules can be included in oral care products to import a speckled appearance thereto. The liquid oil is typically sunflower oil or paraffin oil, and the C2-C4 alcohol is typically ethanol or isopropanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: ilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurence Marie Bernard, Jonathan Edward Creeth, William John Stead
  • Fine position adjustment for optical receiver or other sensor
    Patent number: 6283420
    Abstract: An adjustable support for a sensor has a first support defining a first end and a second end. A first clamp is fixedly coupled to the first support between the first and second and thereof. The first clamp has an adjustable coupling for selective fixation to a support platform. A second support is adjustably coupled to the first support in a way that supports the second support, facilitates selective movement of the second support relative to the first support in one dimension, and facilitates fixation of the second support relative to the first support. A second clamp is adjustably coupled to the second support so that a sensor fixedly coupled to the second clamp can be moved relative to the second support and fixed thereto by the second clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Neuber Concrete, division of J. K. Neuber, Jr., General Contractor, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph F. Neuber, Jr.
  • Carton
    Patent number: D447689
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederique Navet, Jean Luc Raynaud, Xavier Taillefer
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Balcelisow’
    Patent number: PP12087
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Balcelisow’, characterized by its light salmon and light pink bi-colored flowers; upright and mounded plant habit; good basal branching; and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Rocket bottle with logo
    Patent number: D448305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Lipton, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Warner, Robert Croft, Sergio Gedanke