Patents Assigned to Unilever
  • Publication number: 20210052471
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of capturing and stabilising volatile thiol malodour generated on the human skin, comprising steps of: i) contacting the human skin with a substrate, ii) absorbing said thiol into the substrate, and iii) reacting said thiol with a thiol-capture agent. The invention also relates to a method of quantifying said thiol, a method of assessing the deodorizing performance of a cosmetic composition on the human skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Susan BATES, David Mark HADDLETON, Rachel Alice HAND, Gavin William KIRBY, Ezat KHOSHDEL
  • Publication number: 20210045987
    Abstract: The invention relates to stable, mild and moisturizing lamellar liquid cleansing compositions which possess a lotion-like appearance conveying signals of enhanced moisturization. However, these liquids often are either unstable or cause poor lather production and other sensory deficits The use of a specific ratio of total acyl isethionates to acyl glutamates or other divalent anionic surfactant in a structured liquid product improve stability and lather production, mildness and acceptable odor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Alyssa Nicole KRANZMANN, Jamie Lynn MILLER, Tirucherai Varahan VASUDEVAN
  • Publication number: 20210037868
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-in-water-emulsified food product comprising: Vegetable oil, Water, 0.01 to 1.5 wt % of extract of Morus alba, acid, wherein the extract of Morus alba comprises more than 0.6 wt %, based on the dry weight of the extract, of total polyphenols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Alessia Ermacora, Sabrina Silva Paes, Petra Verhoef
  • Publication number: 20210041349
    Abstract: A method of measuring a wet friction of a bundle of hair, using a system which includes a friction probe having a contact surface and fitted with a weight in the range of from 10 g to 500 g, inclusive, a means for securing the bundle of hair, and a water bath, the friction probe being connected to a texture analyser, the method including the step of i) providing a bundle of hair fibres. The method also includes the steps of ii) aligning the bundle of hair fibres; iii) securing the bundle of hair fibres; iv) immersing the bundle of hair fibres under water in the water bath; v) contacting the bundle of hair fibres with the contact surface of the friction probe, which is fitted with the weight vi) moving the probe along the hair fibres; and vii) recording the friction generated under step vi).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Andrew Anthony Howard BARNES, Fraser Ian BELL, Colin Christopher David GILES, Sophia Paraskevi Clare MOGHADAM, Rongrong ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20210040418
    Abstract: A solid composition comprising: a) from 15 to 90 wt. %, based on the total weight of the solid composition, free acid equivalent of aminopolycarboxylate; and b) from 1 to 25 wt. %, based on the total weight of the solid composition, free acid equivalent of inorganic acid; and c) from 2 to 30 wt. %, based on the total weight of the solid composition, of water; and wherein the pH of a solution made by dissolving the solid in water at 1 wt. % is at least 5.0 as measured at 25 degrees Celsius; and wherein the pH of a solution made by dissolving the solid in water in a 1:1: weight ratio is at most 10 as measured at 25 degrees Celsius, wherein at least 10 wt. % of the ingredient a), based on the total weight of the ingredient a) is non-crystalline; and wherein at least 10 wt. % of ingredient b), based on the total weight of the ingredient b) is non-crystalline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Hélène Julie Marie Arlabosse, Robert Jan Moll
  • Publication number: 20210037869
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions with antioxidant properties, in particular for use in food or as food. In a first aspect the invention provides a composition comprising ginger powder, sage powder, and rosemary powder; wherein the particles of the ginger powder have a size of less than 800 ?m, and the sage powder and rosemary powder have a size of less than 500 ?m; and wherein the ginger powder (G), the sage powder (S), and the rosemary powder (R) are present in a weight ratio of G:S:R=1 to 4:1 to 3:1 to 3. The invention also relates to a method for improving the oxidative stability of a food composition and to use of a combination of ginger powder, sage powder, and rosemary powder as an antioxidant, wherein the particles of the ginger powder have a size of less than 800 ?m, and the sage powder and rosemary powder have a size of less than 500 ?m; and wherein the ginger powder (G), the sage powder (S), and the rosemary powder (R) are present in a weight ratio of G:S:R=1 to 4:1 to 3:1 to 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Carmen Isabella GAH, Volker JONAS, Martin Helmut SPRAUL
  • Publication number: 20210040417
    Abstract: A solid composition comprising: a) from 25 to 88 wt. % free acid equivalent of non-crystalline chiral aminopolycarboxylate; and b) from 10 to 60 wt. % free acid equivalent of non-crystalline organic acid different from aminopolycarboxylate; and c) from 2 to 30 wt. % of water wherein the pH of a solution made by dissolving the solid in water in a 1:1 weight ratio is at most 10.0, as measured at 25 degrees Celsius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Hélène Julie Marie Arlabosse, Olaf Cornelis Petrus Beers, Robert Jan Moll
  • Publication number: 20210030646
    Abstract: This invention relates to an antimicrobial composition, especially one which provides synergistic anti-dandruff or anti-acne efficacy. This is achieved through a judicious combination of select essential oil actives chosen from thymol, or terpineol and certain antimicrobial lipids selected from sapienic acid, palmitoleic acid, sphingosine, dihydrosphingosine, phytosphingosine, and 6-hydroxysphingosine. These compositions can be delivered through very many different types of personal care products e.g. shampoo, conditioner; face wash or hand wash product; or a leave on cream/lotion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Chung-Ching CHU, Mingming PU
  • Publication number: 20210015718
    Abstract: Disclosed is a microcapsule comprising inorganic particle and benefit agent wherein the microcapsule has a sphericity of 0.15 to 0.74, wherein said benefit agent is distributed throughout the particle, and wherein said microcapsule is not core-shell microcapsule having a single core. The inorganic particle preferably comprises bismuth oxychloride, aluminium oxide, barium sulfate, boron nitride, zirconium oxide, mica, clay, silicate, talc or combination thereof. The benefit agent is preferably a fragrance or pro-fragrance. The microcapsule may be prepared by mixing the inorganic particle with benefit agent at 0 to 40° C. A home or personal care composition comprises the microcapsules. It may further comprise a cleansing surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Huajin JIN, Xiaoyun PAN, Jinfang WANG
  • Publication number: 20210000712
    Abstract: Booster oils with stable oil soluble actives are described. The oils are suitable to be combined with end use compositions in order to enhance the compositions efficacy and ensure superior topical benefits to consumers after application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Maria BUCHALOVA, Teanoosh MOADDEL
  • Publication number: 20210000707
    Abstract: Nanoemulsions as emulsion additives are prepared to stabilize actives and prevent formulation discoloration. The nanoemulsions have at least 30% by weight oil and are suitable to add to emulsions and/or structured water to produce color stable end use skin benefit compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Anjing LOU, Congling QUAN, William ZAVOLUK, Teanoosh MOADDEL
  • Publication number: 20200404915
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitizer composition for topical use, i.e. for application onto the human skin, especially on hands for instantaneous disinfection of the body part while imparting long lasting immunity benefit. The sanitizer composition comprising high amount of alcohol and vitamin B3 compound or a derivative thereof is seen to be hazy and this problem is solved by inclusion of specific type non-ionic surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Mohini Anand BAPAT, Amitabha MAJUMDAR, Mruthyunjaya Swamy MATHAPATHI, Janhavi Sanjay RAUT
  • Publication number: 20200407664
    Abstract: A laundry composition comprising: a. Soil release polymer b. Silicone c. Cationic polymer d. Surfactant e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventor: Martin Charles CROSSMAN
  • Publication number: 20200397025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an antioxidant system, in particular for use as a food composition. In a first aspect the invention provides a composition comprising an antioxidant system obtainable by an extraction method comprising the steps of i) contacting an apolar extractant with a combination of plant powders to prepare an extract, wherein the combination of plant powders comprises: (1) ginger powder having a particle size of less than 800 ?m, (2) sage powder having a particle size of less than 500 ?m, (3) rosemary powder having a particle size of less than 500 ?m, wherein the ginger powder (G), the sage powder (S), and the rosemary powder (R) are present in a weight ratio of G:S:R=1 to 4:1 to 3:1 to 3; and ii) optionally separating the extract from at least part of the residue of the plant powders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Carmen Isabella Gah, Volker Jonas, Martin Helmut Spraul
  • Publication number: 20200397028
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous composition containing salt, acetic acid, and sugars which can be used as a sauce or a seasoning. The advantage of the invention is that the growth of yeasts and/or moulds in aqueous food products is reduced, leading to good keepability of the composition. This has been achieved using a relatively low salt level and without preservatives, which makes this product very versatile: a chef can use it freely, without the risk of overdosing the salt level of a prepared food dish. Finally, the product contains sugars and acetic acid, and has a pH between 3 and 4.6.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Susanne Kerstin Merkl, Tino Rubesa, István Schmidt, Johannes Timmer, Marcell Läszló Toth, Joerg Erwin Ueckert
  • Publication number: 20200384415
    Abstract: The water dispensing device of the present invention with the given flow path of water and the control circuit configured store at least two threshold TDS values XA and XB, wherein XA is a higher TDS value than XB; and to drain water from the treatment unit through the drain line, when TDS value sensed is higher than XA, and alternately when the sensed value of TDS is less than XB then direct water from the reject line into the first recycle line; it was seen that the TDS of the output water of the device was in a constant range and the device of the present invention also contributed to minimizing the wastage of water by allowing recycling of water through the reject line of the treatment unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Kirtan Shravan KAMKAR, Skand SAKSENA, Vishal KUMAR
  • Publication number: 20200383891
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a deodorant composition comprising an oxazolidine- or, a thiazolidine-carboxylic acid compound, a cosmetic carrier and optionally a fragrance. The invention also relates to a manufacturing process for the deodorant composition, a method of treating malodour and a method of screening deodorant actives as well as inhibiting a Staphylococcus hominis C-S ?-lyase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Diana Sheila Cox, Alexander Gordon JAMES, Mrinalini Jayant PURANIK, David William THORNTHWAITE, Jason Richard WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20200383889
    Abstract: The invention provides high viscosity, low polyol compositions. By using surfactant system wherein 50% or more of the surfactant system comprises a surfactant of defined Vh/Icao value, it is possible to provide such composition having good foam appearance. If surfactants of such value are not used, the high polyol, low viscosity composition have “bad” foam attributes (not “self-foaming), when measured for example after pumping through mechanical pump (composition has 0 to 0.5% propellant gel or gas).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: LIN YANG, Sheng Liang TSAUR, Kevin David HERMANSON
  • Publication number: 20200383363
    Abstract: The invention provides a savoury concentrate comprising: a) at least 30 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of an oil phase comprising liquid oil; b) 3-30 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of edible salt selected from sodium chloride, potassium chloride and combinations thereof; c) 1-50 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of savoury taste giving ingredients selected from glutamate, 5?-ribonucleotides, sucrose, glucose, fructose, lactic acid, citric acid and combinations thereof; d) up to 10 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of water; and e) particulate anhydrous non-defibrillated cell wall material from plant tissue selected from parenchymal plant tissue, stem tissue of monocotyledon plants and combinations thereof, said particulate anhydrous non-defibrillated cell wall material having a particle size of between 25 ?m and 500 ?m; wherein the particulate anhydrous non-defibrillated cell wall material is dispersed in the oil phase in a concentration of 0.05 to 15 wt. %, by weight of the liquid oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Elisabeth Cornelia Maria Bouwens, Leonardus Marcus Flendrig, Hendrikus Theodorus, W.M. van der Hijden, Marc Lemmers
  • Publication number: 20200377824
    Abstract: A shaped detergent product comprising 10 to 100 wt. % of a first solid phase and 0 to 90 wt. % of one or more other phases, said first solid phase comprising: a) non-crystalline chiral aminopolycarboxylate; b) non-crystalline organic acid other than component a); c) at most 30 wt. % water; d) at most 50 wt. % of non-crystalline water-soluble component other than component a) or component b); e) at most 20 wt. % of homogeneously dispersed crystalline material; wherein the combination of the components a), b) and c) is present in the first solid phase in a concentration of at least 35 wt. % of the total weight of said solid phase; and wherein components a), b) and c) are present in the solid phase in a ratio of from 25 to 88 parts by weight of free acid equivalent of component a): from 10 to 60 parts by weight of free acid equivalent of component b) : from 2 to 30 parts by weight of component c); and wherein the shaped detergent product comprises at least 0.5 wt. % surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Hélène Julie Marie Arlabosse, Robert Jan Moll