Patents Assigned to Unilever
-
Publication number: 20220400702Abstract: The invention relates to minced meat analogue comprising the following components: (a) 30-80% by weight of the minced meat analogue of hydrated textured vegetable protein (TVP) pieces; (b) 20-45% by weight of the minced meat analogue of a binder emulsion containing the following ingredients: (b1) 8-50% by weight of the binder emulsion of liquid oil having a saturated fatty acid content of less than 30 wt. % (b2) 8-50% by weight of the binder emulsion of particles of solid fat having a saturated fatty acid content of more than 50 wt.; (b3) 25-70% by weight of the binder emulsion of water; wherein the combination of ingredients (b1), (b2) and (b3) constitutes at least 70 wt. % of the binder emulsion; wherein the combination of components (a) to (b) constitutes at least 80 wt. % of the minced meat analogue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Paul Bom, Michel Mellema
-
Publication number: 20220401347Abstract: The present invention is in the field of antiperspirant compositions, in particular, compositions comprising antiperspirant actives. Disclosed is an antiperspirant composition free from aluminium and/or zirconium salt comprising an oil in water emulsion comprises oil phase and a nonionic emulsifier, has an HLB value of 10 or lower and a melting point higher than 37° C.; wherein said composition comprises at least 4 wt % of said nonionic emulsifier; wherein said oil phase comprises a lipophilic material having a melting point greater than 37° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Huajin JIN, Xiaoke LI
-
Publication number: 20220396749Abstract: A fabric softener composition comprising: a. 1 to 20 wt. % ionic compound of general formula I: (I) wherein b. 0.1 to 20 wt. % fatty co-softener; and c. Water.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicant: Conopco, lnc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Ritu AHUJA, Olivier BACK, Christopher BOARDMAN, Jean-Christophe CASTAING, Konstantin Nikolaev GOLEMANOV, David Stephen GRAINGER, Sergio MASTROIANNI, Hugh RIELEY
-
Publication number: 20220386846Abstract: A recyclable container containing a substrate treatment liquid, configured for fluid connection to a fluid communication system of a substrate treatment machine e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Deborah Jane Cooke, David Moorfield
-
Publication number: 20220372408Abstract: The invention concerns a detergent composition, comprising: (a) from 0.0005 to 0.5 wt. % of a lipid esterase enzyme; (b) from 2 to 25 wt. % of an alcohol ether sulfate of formula R—(OCH2CH2)nOSO3H where n is from 5 to 15, preferably from 6 to 15, more preferably from 7 to 15, most preferably 7 to 12; and (c) from 0.2 to 50 wt. %, of surfactant other than the surfactant specified in (b); also the invention concerns a domestic method of treating a textile; and the use of an alcohol ether sulfate of formula R—(OCH2CH2)nOSO3H where R is saturated or monounsaturated linear C16 and/or C18 alkyl chain and where n is from 7 to 15, preferably 8 to 12, to reduce the amount of lipase left in fats on garments after the wash.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Stephen Norman BATCHELOR, Neil Stephen BURNHAM
-
Publication number: 20220370326Abstract: Topical personal care compositions for improving cellular energy efficiency by protecting skin from mitochondrial fragmentation that takes place in an aging individual in need thereof. Use of a topical personal care composition comprising niacinamide and S-adenosyl-L-methionine. Use of niacinamide and S-adenosyl-L-methionine in the manufacture of a topical personal care composition for decreasing or preventing mitochondrial fragmentation in skin cells and for increasing skin cellular energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Sheila Alves ROCHA, Chung-Yi CHIANG, Jose Guillermo ROSA, John Chun-Sing NIP
-
Publication number: 20220372397Abstract: A detergent composition, comprising: (a) from 2 to 25 wt. % of an alcohol ether sulfate of formula R1—(OCH2CH2)mOSO3H where R1 is saturated or monounsaturated, preferably saturated, linear C12 and/or C14 alkyl chain and where m is from 1 to 4; and, (b) from 2 to 25 wt. % of an alcohol ether sulfate of formula R2—(OCH2CH2)nOSO3H where R2 is saturated or monounsaturated linear C16 and/or C18 alkyl chain and where n is from 5 to 20; wherein the weight ratio of (a) to (b) is from 5:1 to 1:8. A domestic method of treating a textile with an aqueous solution of 0.5 to 20 g/L of said detergent composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Stephen Norman BATCHELOR, Julie BENNETT, Jonathan BEST, David Christopher THORLEY
-
Publication number: 20220372399Abstract: The invention provides a detergent composition for the non-oxidative laundering of fabric stains, the composition comprising: (a) from 0.1 to 10% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of ethylenediamine-N,N?-bis-(2-hydroxyphenyl) acetic acid (EDDHA) and/or salts thereof, and (b) from 3 to 80% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of one or more detersive surfactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Mrinalini Jayant Puranik, Katherine Mary Thompson
-
Publication number: 20220372400Abstract: The present invention concerns a detergent composition, comprising: (a) from 1.5 to 30 wt. %, of an anionic surfactant; (b) from 3 to 20 wt. % of a saturated or monosaturated linear C16 and/or C18 ether sulfate with mole average of 5 to 13, preferably 7 to 13 ethoxylate groups; (c) from 1 to 5 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant; (d) from 0.5 to 15 wt. % of polymeric cleaning boosters selected from antiredeposition polymers, soil release polymers and mixtures thereof, and wherein the anionic surfactant a) is a non-ether sulfate anionic surfactant; and to a domestic method of treating a textile.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Stephen Norman BATCHELOR, Julie BENNETT, Jonathan BEST, David Christopher THORLEY
-
Publication number: 20220362127Abstract: Topical personal care compositions for improving cellular energy efficiency by protecting skin from mitochondrial fragmentation that takes place in the cells of an aging individual in need thereof. Use of a topical personal care composition comprising niacinamide and of one or more cooperative skin benefit agents for reducing cellular mitochondrial fragmentation, which cooperative agents are selected from the group consisting of 1-methylnicotinamide chloride, N-acetylmethionine, mixtures thereof, and derivatives thereof. Use of niacinamide and cooperative skin benefit agent selected from 1-methylnicotinamide chloride, N-acetylmethionine, mixtures thereof, and derivatives thereof in the manufacture of a topical personal care composition for decreasing or preventing mitochondrial fragmentation in skin cells and for increasing skin cellular energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Sheila Alves ROCHA, Chung-Yi CHIANG, Jose Guillermo ROSA, John Chun-Sing NIP
-
Publication number: 20220362120Abstract: Topical cosmetic compositions containing a 4-substituted resorcinol derivative along with N-acetyl methionine exhibit improved storage stability and oxidative stability. A method of stabilizing 4-ethyl resorcinol or 4-hexyl resorcinol in a composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable vehicle by adding to the composition Acetyl Methionine in an amount sufficient to stabilize said 4-ethyl resorcinol or 4-hexyl resorcinol. Use of the N-Acetyl Methionine and stabilized 4-substituted resorcinol derivatives in the manufacture of a topical cosmetic composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Jose Guillermo ROSA, Teanoosh MOADDEL
-
Publication number: 20220364020Abstract: The invention concerns a detergent composition containing less than 1 wt. % of phosphate, comprising: (a) from 2 to 25 wt. % of an alcohol ethoxylate of formula R1—(OCH2CH2)mOH where R1 is selected from saturated or monounsaturated linear C16 and/or C18 alkyl chains and where m is from 6 to 40; and, (b) from 2 to 25 wt. % of an alcohol ether sulfate of formula R2—(OCH2CH2)nOSO3H where R2 is saturated or monounsaturated linear C16 and/or C18 alkyl chain and n is from 5 to 20; wherein the mole ratio of (a) to (b) is from 9:1 to 1:9; the invention also concerns a domestic method of treating a textile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Stephen Norman BATCHELOR, Julie BENNETT, Jonathan BEST, David Christopher THORLEY
-
Publication number: 20220361523Abstract: A frozen confection comprising freezing point depressant in an amount of 1 to 30 wt %, pulse protein in an amount of 0.4 to 10 wt % and lysine, wherein the weight ratio of plant protein to lysine is from 3:1 to 8:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventor: Michelle Elizabeth NEVILLE
-
Publication number: 20220364022Abstract: The invention concerns a surfactant composition comprising: (a) from 10 to 90 wt. % of an alcohol ethoxylate of formula R1-(OCH2CH2)mOH where R1 is oleyl and/or elaidic and where m is from 6 to 16; and, (b) from 10 to 90 wt. % of an alcohol ether sulfate of formula R2—(OCH2CH2)nOSO3H where R2 is saturated or monounsaturated linear C16 and C18 alkyl chain and n is from 5 to 20; wherein the total level of (a)+(b) is greater than 80 wt. %; a detergent composition comprising said surfactant composition; and a domestic method of treating a textile, the method comprising the step of: treating a textile with an aqueous solution of 0.5 to 20 g/L of said detergent composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Stephen Norman BATCHELOR, Julie BENNETT, Jonathan BEST, David Christopher THORLEY
-
Publication number: 20220347065Abstract: The present invention is in the field of antiperspirant compositions, in particular, compositions comprising antiperspirant actives. Disclosed is an antiperspirant composition free from aluminum and/or zirconium salt, and/or zinc based antiperspirant active, comprising an oil-in-water emulsion comprises oil phase and an emulsifier, wherein said oil phase comprises a lipophilic material having a melting point greater than 40° C.; wherein said composition comprises at least 4 wt % of said lipophilic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Huajin JIN, Xiaoke LI
-
Publication number: 20220349646Abstract: Disclosed is a freezer cabinet (1) comprising a sensor system (37, 38, 39, 40) for detecting at least one parameter indicative of the state of the freezer cabinet (1); and a slot (23) shaped to receive a communication device (10) configured to communicate with the sensor system (37, 38, 39, 40). The slot (23) extends into the cabinet (1) from a trapezoidal orifice (24) in an outer wall (6) of the cabinet (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2018Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Stephen Michael BREEN, Roberto DARRA, Alberto PRAVATO, Oliver Klaos ROESCHER
-
Publication number: 20220347066Abstract: This invention relates to a water in oil emulsion composition which provides enhanced delivery of water soluble skin benefit agent. The invention more particularly relates to a wash off composition e.g that for washing hair, body, hand or face which generally contain anionic surfactants and yet provide enhanced delivery of such agents. It does this by delivering the actives through a specific water-in-oil emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion comprises a hydrophobic phase preferably petrolatum with preferred emulsifiers being non-ionic surfactant of specified HLB range.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Sivakumar ANANTHASUBRAMANIAN, Naresh Dhirajlal GHATLIA, Swapnil Ravikant HEGISHTE, Mruthyunjaya Swamy MATHAPATHI, Amitabha MAJUMDAR, Divya PARUCHURI
-
Publication number: 20220338517Abstract: Food composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising water, a first acidulant selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, benzoic acid, acetic acid, sorbic acid and mixtures thereof, structurant, selected from the group consisting of starch, flour, gum, fiber and mixtures thereof, 5 to 60 wt % of vegetable oil, non-soy plant protein having an average particle size of below 100 micrometers, and a second acidulant, having a pKa of 3.2 or lower, wherein the weight ratio between plant protein and vegetable oil is ?0.3, and wherein the pH of the composition is of between 2.5 and 4.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2020Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Luben Nikolaev ARNAUDOV, Henk HUSKEN, Krassimir Petkov VELIKOV
-
Publication number: 20220333038Abstract: The invention concerns a detergent composition, comprising: a) from 2 to 95 wt. %, preferably from 2.5 to 50 wt. %, more preferably from 5 to 50 wt. % of a citric acid ester derivative of a monoglyceride of the form: —wherein one of R1, R2, and R3 is selected from a C16 to C18 fatty acid chain; and one or two of R1, R2, and R3 is selected from citric acid, the remainder, if any, being OH; and, 10 b) from 0.0001 to 5 wt. %, of further laundry ingredients selected from: perfumes, protease enzymes, amylase enzymes, cellulase enzymes and preservatives; and to a domestic method of treating a textile comprising treatment of the textile with an aqueous solution of 0.15 to 20 g/L of the detergent composition of the first aspect of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Stephen Norman BATCHELOR, Niel Stephen BURNHAM
-
Publication number: 20220323324Abstract: The present invention is directed to a personal care composition containing resorcinols. An effective way to improve the color stability of compositions comprising resorcinols is desired. It has been found that alkylresorcinols and retinoids in combination with a compatible oil and specific ratios of antioxidants provide for improved color stability of the resorcinols. The invention thus relates to a composition comprising a synergistic combination of butylated hydroxytoluene and dilauryl thiodipropionate with alkylresorcinols and retinoids.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2020Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Hasiba BEKTO, Lei HUANG, Teanoosh MOADDEL
