Patents Assigned to division
  • Hair treatment composition
    Patent number: 5451395
    Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising from 0.00001 to 0.01% by weight of a perfluoropolyether material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Murray, Joanne M. de Groot
  • Just bake frozen dough
    Patent number: 5451417
    Abstract: A frozen dough which does not need to be thawed and proofed prior to baking. The dough includes a specific leavening system consisting of sodium or potassium bicarbonate and a leavening acid wherein sodium or potassium bicarbonate is present in the amount of from 3.2% to 3.7% and the leavening acid is present in such an amount as to completely neutralize the bicarbonate. The dough also includes yeast in the amount necessary to impart aroma and flavor of a proofed product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelly L. Freyn, Deborah E. Freedman, David M. King
  • Edible plastified dispersion
    Patent number: 5451422
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an edible plastified dispersion having a fat content of less than 30% by weight and comprising a continuous fat phase, which includes an aqueous phase that contains protein or hydrocolloid or a mixture thereof, wherein the composition constituting the aqueous phase has a viscosity of less than 400 cps at a temperature of 35.degree. C. and a shear rate of 1000 s.sup.-1, and wherein the content of amino acid residues is less than 200 ppm calculated on the weight of the aqueous phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Cain, Jennifer I. Day, Malcolm G. Jones, Ian T. Norton, Elizabeth Y. Salgado
  • Synthesis of cosmetic ingredients
    Patent number: 5451691
    Abstract: A method of synthesis of .omega.-hydroxy fatty acid containing ceramides having the general structure (1). ##STR1## where A represents CH.sub.2 or --CH.dbd.CH--Y represents a residue of a C.sub.14 to C.sub.22 fatty acid having the structure (2) ##STR2## where Z is --OH or an epoxy oxygenx is an integer of from 12 to 20y is an integer of from 20 to 40z is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 4a is an integer of from 8 to 50b is an integer of from 10 to 100and n is an integer of from 7 to 27.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden, Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Duncan J. Crawford, Anthony V. Rawlings, Ian R. Scott
  • Window operator control
    Patent number: 5449987
    Abstract: An improved window operator has an electrically controlled drive for moving a window between opened and closed positions in response to a command. A plurality of switches are provided for manually or remotely commanding movement of the drive to move the window to a select desired position between the opened and closed positions. A position sensing routine senses actual position of the window between the open and closed positions. The position sensing routine includes a timer for storing a value representing actual position. The value is selectively incremented or decremented at a select rate in response to duration of operation of the drive to move the window between the open and closed positions. The control senses electrical power supplied to the drive. An adjustment routine adjusts the select rate of the timer in response to electric power deviating from a select desired power level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Truth Division of SPX Corporation
    Inventor: Scott D. McMillan
  • Process for producing concentrated laundry detergent by manufacture of low moisture content detergent slurries utilizing liquid active surfactant blend technology
    Patent number: 5447651
    Abstract: Detergent powders of high bulk density, containing anionic and nonionic surfactant and builders are prepared by spray-drying a low moisture content slurry containing a prepared or pre-manufactured blend of liquid active surfactants to suspend inorganic solids including selected builders. A viscosity adjuster may be added to improve processability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Karpusiewicz, Andra J. Vlosky, Feng-Lung G. Hsu, Charles F. Irwin, Mark E. Pfugfelder
  • Deep-frozen, pre-proofed doughs
    Patent number: 5447738
    Abstract: The invention concerns pre-proofed, frozen dough that display excellent ovenspring properties upon baking. Herefore, an additive is incorporated in the dough that imparts to a fresh dough specific properties, defined as increase in tan delta at 32.degree. C. and decrease in elastic modulus G' at 80.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk W. de Bruijne, Marjolein L. Hagemans, Paul Jager, Johannes de Looff, Johannes C. Sanders
  • Delayed borate crosslinked fracturing fluid having increased temperature range
    Patent number: 5445223
    Abstract: The crosslinking of galactomannan gum fracturing fluids by borate ion is delayed for high-temperature applications by encapsulating the boron with a polymer coating. The crosslink-delay time is further adjusted by varying the concentration of an organic polyol. The polyol also acts as a stabilizer for the crosslinked fluid at elevated temperatures. Low pumping friction pressures are achieved by the delay in the crosslinking with the boron available at high temperatures to add high temperature stability to the fracturing fluid at temperatures ranging up to about 350.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Dowell, a division of Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Erik B. Nelson, Kay E. Cawiezel, Vernon G. Constien
  • Toothbrush assembly
    Patent number: 5444889
    Abstract: A toothbrush assembly including a toothbrush having a head portion with bristles attached thereto, and a handle portion, on a free-standing stand for the brush, the stand being capable of retaining the brush in a substantially upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Bertrand Barre
  • Method of producing a yogurt product containing bacteriocin PA-1
    Patent number: 5445835
    Abstract: A method for producing a yogurt product containing a bacteriocin is described. In the preferred method, a milk based medium is cultured with Pediococcus acidilactici to produce the bacteriocin, the Pediococcus acidilactici is then heat inactivated and finally a yogurt culture is added to the medium with the bacteriocin and cultured to produce the yogurt product. The yogurt product can be dried, either by lyophilization or spray-drying or other means, preferably to a powder, for use in various foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Quest International Flavors & Food Ingredients Company, Division of Indopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu
  • Multitube falling-film reactor
    Patent number: 5445801
    Abstract: Mulitube falling-film reactor for the continuous sulfonation and sulfation of fluid-state organic substances by reaction with gaseous sulphuric anhydride (SO.sub.3), has each tubular element non-permanently fixed to the plates and has a nozzle (10) fitted in a sleeve (20) integral with a reaction tube (23). The nozzle (10) can slide within the sleeve (20) and may be placed at different heights with respect to the latter, forming with the end-piece (14) a cylindrical crown opening (18) of fixed width and variable height. Such arrangement permits to control the delivery of the fluid to be sulfonated. The opposite end of each tube (23) fits into a double-plate seal system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Meccaniche Moderne S.r.l. Chemical Plants Division
    Inventor: Carlo Pisoni
  • Automated molecular biology laboratory
    Patent number: 5443791
    Abstract: A liquid-handling instrument has a worksurface with registration for modular stations to support containers of liquid, pipette apparatus with a pipette tip coupled to a sensing circuit, a robotic translation system for moving the pipette tip, and a control system with an iconic user interface for programming and editing. A gauge block registered on the worksurface provides for calibration using the sensing tip, and register cavities on the worksurface provide for modular stations. There is a wash station fop the pipette tip on the worksurface. An automated laboratory based on the liquid-handling system has heating and cooling and a sealable incubation station as well as a magnetic separation station. Methods are disclosed using the apparatus to convey droplets of liquid, to aspirate with minimum tip contamination, to mix liquids in containers, and to validate the worksurface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Perkin Elmer - Applied Biosystems Division
    Inventors: G. Richard Cathcart, Thomas Brennan-Marquez, John A. Bridgham, George S. Golda, Harry A. Guiremand, Marianne Hane, Louis B. Hoff, Eric Lachenmeier, Melvyn N. Kronick, Douglas H. Keith, Paul E. Mayrand, Michael L. Metzker, William J. Mordan, Lincoln J. McBride, John Shigeura, Chen-Hanson Ting, Norman M. Whiteley
  • Self-foaming cleanser
    Patent number: 5443817
    Abstract: A sprayable cosmetic product is provided that includes a clear bottle capable of withstanding at least 10 psig fitted with a spray nozzle, and a clear, single-phase cosmetic composition. The cosmetic composition will contain a hydrocarbon propellant and a concentrate which may contain .alpha.-olefin sulphonate salts, alkyl polyglucosides and betaines as well as mixtures thereof. Upon activation of the spray nozzle, a thick, creamy mousse is expressed. The cosmetic compositions preferably will have a pH ranging from about 3.0 to 6.5. Best aesthetic appeal is achieved with a red dye which has been stabilized with a UV absorbing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy C. Zimmerman, David A. Rosser
  • Skin cleansing composition
    Patent number: 5441671
    Abstract: A cleansing composition in toilet bar form is described which includes an acyl isethionate salt as surfactant and a behenyl lactylate salt as a firmness additive. Additionally, the composition may contain a moisturizer cocktail of mineral oil, glycerin and silicone oil. Toilet bars herein described have improved mush and wear properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cheney, Donald Feliciano, Susan Wivell
  • Cosmetic composition and process for making it
    Patent number: 5441730
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising an emulsion, preferably an aqueous emulsion, including at least one cosmetic resin material, e.g. a hydrocarbon resin such as polyisobutylene, are made by direct emulsification of the resin without a solvent or carrier therefor. The direct emulsification may be achieved by a special mixing regime, with particular emulsifiers. The absence of solvent or carrier for the resin material avoids product thinning and gives several manufacturing and processing advantages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony D. Gough, Joanne M. de Groot, Jeffrey Price
  • Quaternary oxaziridinium salts as bleaching compounds
    Patent number: 5442066
    Abstract: Novel bleach catalysts, a method for bleaching substrates using these catalysts and detergent compositions containing same are reported. The bleaches are of the quaternary oxaziridinium salt type. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the quaternary oxaziridinium salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Madison, Janet L. Coope
  • Hairspray compositions
    Patent number: 5441728
    Abstract: An aqueous hair treatment composition is provided that includes a water-soluble polymer having a solution viscosity at 10% in water of less than about 20,000 cps at 25.degree. C., and a latex of water-insoluble polymeric particles dispersed in water and having a glass transition temperature between 250 and 300.degree. K., the average particle size being no higher than about 3 microns. Preferably the latex particles are formed from respective monomers by emulsion polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Liang S. Tsaur, Michael P. Aronson, Frank Jones, G. Jae Lee
  • Polymers and detergent compositions containing them
    Patent number: 5439997
    Abstract: Carboxylic polymers useful in detergent compositions contain keto structural units incorporated into the polymer backbone. The units may be introduced by means of the compound 2,2'-diphenyl-4-methylene-1,3-dioxolane. The polymers show better biodegradability than the acrylic and acrylic/maleic polymers commonly used in detergent compositions, while the detergency building (calcium binding) is comparable or better.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hales, Ezat Khoshdel, Robert Polywka
  • Stripper arrangement for a punch holder
    Patent number: 5438897
    Abstract: A stripper arrangement for a punch holder which uses an external thread on an end section of the punch holder body to mount either a plastic sleeve press fitted over the external thread or a replaceable steel stripper disc held against the end face of the end section with a steel retainer sleeve threaded onto the external thread. In a first embodiment, a soft tipped set screw secures the steel retainer sleeve. In an alternate embodiment, an O-ring engages the inside of the retainer sleeve to retard unthreading due to vibration, which O-ring also engages the plastic stripper sleeve to augment the friction exerted by the press fit over the external threads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Murata Machinery, Ltd., Machine Tool Division
    Inventor: Victor L. Chun
  • Dispensing container
    Patent number: D361267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Harley, Christopher Harris, Brian R. Law