Patents Assigned to division
  • Non-temper filling fats
    Patent number: 5288513
    Abstract: Fat compositions, comprising:- 35-80 wt % SUS- less than 5 wt % S3- 7-60 wt% (U.sub.2 S+U.sub.3)- less than 40 wt % SSUwhereas: weight ratio ##EQU1## wherein S=saturated fatty acids C.sub.16 -C.sub.18S'=saturated fatty acids C.sub.10 -C.sub.24U=unsaturated fatty acids C.sub.16 -C.sub.22are excellent cool-melting, non-temper, non-trans filling fats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Cain, Franciscus Duurland, Bettina Schmidl, Joke Ten Wolde-Hakvoort
  • Enzymatic triglyceride conversion
    Patent number: 5286633
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with enzymic triglyceride conversions, wherein more than one enzymic conversion zone and preferably the same number of deacidifications units are applied. The fresh triglyceride feed stock and the compound providing fresh fatty acid moiety are introduced into different parts of the system so that fresh triglyceride is contacted with a mixture of the compound providing fatty acid moiety that is reduced in the amount of fatty acid moiety that should be introduced into the triglyceride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Harry Moore
  • Fat mimetic containing salad dressing and process therefor
    Patent number: 5286510
    Abstract: Fat mimetic compositions which may be used in low/no fat salad dressings and processes for their preparation are disclosed employing a unique combination of microcrystalline cellulose, cold water swelling starch and gum to provide excellent fat-like properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Thomas J. Lipton Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Roland Bauer, Jo Ann Cuccurullo, Philip E. Dazo, Daniel J. Kochakji, Steven M. Rikon, Richard E. Rubow
  • Polymer-thickened liquid abrasive cleaning compositions
    Patent number: 5286405
    Abstract: A liquid composition includes an aqueous medium containing surfactant and a thickening mixture with particulate abrasive dispersed in the thickened mixture The thickening mixture comprises a synergistic mixture of a linear polymer and a branded starch polymer. The composition may be a household cleaner or a toothpaste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: George K. Rennie, Neil P. Randle
  • Method of refining glyceride oils
    Patent number: 5286886
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of refining glyceride oil comprising the step of degumming said glyceride oil, wherein said degumming step is followed by a separation step in which undissolved and non-centrifugable particles are removed from said degummed oil. Preferably said degumming step is followed by a step of holding the degummed oil for such a period of time and under such temperature conditions as to cause agglomeration of said undissolved particles, and for an agent promoting the formation of undissolved particles and/or promoting the agglomeration of the undissolved particles is added to the oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Van de Sande, Jacobus C. Segers, Jannes G. Lammers
  • Improved synthesis of 1,4,7-triazacyclononane
    Patent number: 5284944
    Abstract: An improved process is described for obtaining triazacyclononanes, esepcially 1,4,7-trimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononame. The first step involves reacting diethylenetriamine (DET) with a sulfonylation agent to form a sulfonamidated DET, in an aqueous medium with an inorganic base. In a second step, but preferably within the same reactor vessel without isolating intermediates, the sulfonamidated DET aqueous mixture is contacted with an aprotic organic solvent in the presence of a cyclizing unit such as ethylene glycol ditosylate or ethylene dibromide, thereby resulting in a cyclized sulfonamidated triamine compound. Thereafter the protecting groups are removed and the amine is alkylated, preferably within a single reaction vessel without isolation of intermediates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Madison, David J. Batal
  • User selected controller for a window operator
    Patent number: 5285137
    Abstract: A skylight operator includes a chain drive driven by a motor. Polarity of power applied to the motor is controlled to selectively open or close the window. Polarity is controlled by an H-bridge switching circuit driven by a microcontroller. The microcontroller receives commands from any one of a plurality of control devices The operator includes a feedback circuit using a hall effect sensor in connection with a ring magnet on the motor shaft for sensing incremental movement of the motor, representing movement of the window. A potentiometer control device allows unattended full or partial opening of the window. A user need only turn the potentiometer knob to a desired amount of opening. The microcontroller in response to such a command compares the command to the feedback signal and controls the motor to minimize the difference between the two.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Truth Division of SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Midas, Scott D. McMillan
  • Color cosmetic composition
    Patent number: 5283062
    Abstract: A powdered color cosmetic composition, especially an eye shadow, is provided that includes a powdered nylon having average particle size ranging from about 1 to 10 microns and an ultrafine powdered boron nitride, the combination being held in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Marianne Elliott, Caridad Hechavarria
  • Detergent compositions and process for preparing them
    Patent number: 5282996
    Abstract: A single-step process for the continuous preparation of a granular detergent composition or component, whereby 20 to 45% of a liquid acid precursor of an anionic surfactant, and at least an equivalent amount of a solid water-soluble alkaline inorganic material are continuously fed into a high-speed mixer/densifier, the mean residence time being from about 5 to 30 seconds, whereby the moisture content of the powder in the mixer is from 5 to 15%, and a degree of neutralization of at least 80% is attained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter W. Appel, Lucas D. M. Van Den Brekel, Pieter A. Pel, Petrus L. J. Swinkels
  • Heavy duty liquid detergent compositions containing a capsule which comprises a component subject to degradation and a composite polymer
    Patent number: 5281355
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heavy duty liquid compositions comprising (a) a capsule comprising a component subject to degradative attach; and (b) a composite polymer which in turn comprises a hydrophilic portion and hydrophobic polymer core particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Liang S. Tsaur, Michael P. Aronson, Leslie J. Morgan, John F. Hessel, Jack T. McCown
  • Processes for incorporating anti-scalants in powdered detergent compositions
    Patent number: 5281351
    Abstract: Novel processes for incorporating anti-scalant agents having acidic functionalities in zero-P or low phosphate built powder detergents to provide an automatic dishwashing detergent of improved solubility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Romeo, Anthony A. Rapisarda, Jose A. Lopez
  • Protease containing heavy duty liquid detergent compositions comprising capsules comprising non-proteolytic enzyme and composite polymer
    Patent number: 5281357
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a protease containing heavy duty liquid composition comprising(a) a capsule which comprises a non-proteolytic enzyme; and(b) a composite polymer which in turn comprises a hydrophilic portion and hydrophobic polymer core particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie J. Morgan, Michael P. Aronson, Liang S. Tsaur, John F. Hessel, Jack T. McCown
  • Bleaching composition
    Patent number: 5281361
    Abstract: Novel cationic nitriles, methods of preparing such nitriles and use thereof as cationic peroxyacid bleach precursor in bleaching (detergent) compositions are disclosed.The novel cationic nitriles are non-hygroscopic and are characterized in that they have a counter-anion X.sup.- selected from the group consisting of 1) R-SO.sub.3.sup.-, 2) R-SO.sub.4.sup.-, 3) R-CO.sub.2.sup.-, wherein R is a straight or branched chain, optionally substituted, alkyl, alkylether or alkylene group containing 4 to 20 carbon atoms, or a phenyl or alkyl phenyl group containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and 4) any other surfactant anion not falling under the groups 1), 2) and 3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Adams, Stephen A. Madison, John Oakes, David W. Thornthwaite
  • Process for the preparation of manganese bleach catalyst
    Patent number: 5280117
    Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of a manganese complex catalyst having the formula: ##STR1## wherein Mn is manganese in the +4 oxidation state; R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, benzyl and radical combinations thereof;at least two R radicals may also be connected to one another so as to form a bridging unit between two oxygens that coordinate with the manganese;L is a ligand selected from a C.sub.3 -C.sub.60 radical having at least 3 nitrogen atoms coordinating with the manganese; andY is an oxidatively-stable counterion;the process includes the steps of:(i) reacting in an nonaqueous alcoholic medium a manganese (II) salt with the ligand L to form a manganese coordinated substance, a counterion salt M.sub.z Y.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, a Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith L. Kerschner, Vikki Chin Quee-Smith
  • Container with cap
    Patent number: D343361
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathon More
  • Toy french fry package
    Patent number: D343432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: M-B Sales, a division of the Havi Group L.P.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Pachol, Ferenc Fekete
  • Geranium plant `Designer Light Pink`
    Patent number: PP8552
    Abstract: Geranium Designer Series.TM. Light Pink (BFP-174) is a new and distinct cultivar of Geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Designer Light Pink. Designer Light Pink was selected from among the progeny of a cross between female parent Romance and PAS-W. The new cultivar is distinguishable from other geraniums and from both parents in not requiring a growth regulator for self-branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Bottle with cap
    Patent number: D343792
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin C. Bunce, David P. Myerson
  • Soap bar
    Patent number: D344154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Mottola
  • Capped pump dispenser
    Patent number: D344230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Bertolini