Patents Assigned to Rutherford Chemicals, LLC
  • Shea butter dimethyl amidopropyl amines
    Patent number: 7186852
    Abstract: Novel dimethyl amidopropyl amines prepared by the reaction of dimethyl amidopropyl amine (DMAPA) and shea butter, preferably mild-processed shea butter (MPSB). Materials of the present invention are useful as cosmetic and personal care ingredients, allowing for the delivery of highly desirable active ingredients present in shea butter including natural antioxidants, in a cationic material that is substantive to the skin and hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Rutherford Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rogers, Anthony O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Shea butter alkanolamides
    Patent number: 7183424
    Abstract: Novel alkanolamides prepared by the reaction of an alkanolamine and shea butter, preferably mild-processed shea butter (MPSB). Materials of the present invention are useful as cosmetic and personal care ingredients; they thicken shampoos and body washes, stabilize foam, and deliver to the hair and skin highly desirable unsaponifiables present in shea butter, including natural antioxidants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Rutherford Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rogers, Anthony O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Shea butter esters
    Patent number: 7182940
    Abstract: Novel esters prepared by the reaction of shea butter, preferably mild-processed shea butter (MPSB), and fatty alcohol. Materials of the present invention are useful as cosmetic and personal care ingredients, allowing for the delivery of highly desirable active ingredients present in shea butter, including natural antioxidants, in an oil-soluble, emollient material that is substantive to the skin and hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Rutherford Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rogers, Anthony O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Process for the production of arginine-silicate complex
    Patent number: 6803456
    Abstract: A method of making an arginine silicate-containing complex and its use in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and as a dietary supplement are claimed. The arginine silicate complex is synthesized by combining arginine, potassium silicate and inositol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Rutherford Chemicals LLC
    Inventor: Erven James Kuhlmann