Patents Assigned to Unilever
  • Hair treatment compositions which provide hair body and which comprise silicon pressure sensitive adhesives
    Patent number: 6787130
    Abstract: An aqueous hair treatment composition comprising: a) at least one silicone pressure sensitive adhesive; and b) at least one material selected from the group consisting of a hair conditioning agent, a hair cleansing agent, and an agent for hair care suspension, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Mrunalini Dhamdhere, Trefor A. Evans, Yun Shan, Pawel Milczarek, Cheryl Taylor, Elena Barbuzzi, Stephen Wire, Wolfgang Robert Bergmann
  • Toothbrush usage monitoring system
    Patent number: 6786732
    Abstract: A method is proposed for analysing the usage of a toothbrush made by a subject. The position of the toothbrush is monitored using a position sensor on the brush, and the position of the teeth is monitored by a position sensor mounted in a known fixed relation to the teeth. The resultant data is used to find the relative positions of the toothbrush and teeth over time. Statistical analysis of this data permits the identification of habitual brushing failures by subjects of the toothbrush. The toothbrush may transmit the output of its position sensor to a data analysis unit as a wireless signal. The toothbrush may also be provided with further sensors, such as pH and pressure sensors, the output of which is used in the statistical analysis to enrich the results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Guy Savill, Robert Lindsay Treloar
  • Apparatus for preventing passing off of a brewed beverage
    Patent number: 6786136
    Abstract: This invention is directed to an apparatus for brewing a beverage. The apparatus has a brew funnel, a key and an elevation device so that only one brand of beverage can be brewed to thereby prevent harm and confusion to consumers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods, North America, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Charles Cirigliano, Mauro Dominick Mordini
  • Substrate treating compositions
    Publication number: 20040171509
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for improving substrate characteristics. The composition has a substrate enhancing agent, like a monohydric alcohol, and the composition reduces wrinkles in substrates that have not been subjected to ironing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco., Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Joseph Fox, David Van Blarcom, Francoise Fredericks Meyer
  • Compounds and their use in food compositions
    Publication number: 20040170741
    Abstract: Use of at least one compound selected from phytosterols, phytostanols, synthetic analogues thereof and their esterified derivatives as a creaminess enhancer in a food composition comprising a dairy product or derivative or analogue thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robertus Martinus Diks, Ian Stewart Galloway, Kevin John Povey
  • Stable cheese condiment
    Publication number: 20040170747
    Abstract: A cheese condiment is described. The cheese condiment is ambient stable, and not tart at a pH below 3.75. The cheese condiment contains an oil-in-water emulsion and cheese component that has been added before emulsion formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America
    Inventors: Bernard Charles Sekula, Hector Arturo Iglesias
  • Fabric cleaning
    Publication number: 20040168275
    Abstract: A device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition, said device comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. Van Reeven, Pieter Van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
  • Liner
    Patent number: 6783005
    Abstract: A new way of shipping cartons and other packages so as to minimize the cost and the resource used. The invention is directed in the first embodiment to a liner, particularly for use in combination with shrink wrap packaging, which includes corners for compressive strength and yet panels having deceased height intermediate such corners. The decreased height panels result in conversation of the resource used to make the liner. In a preferred embodiment, the liners are nestable so that they fit closely one on top of each other in the manufacturing process, therefore conserving space. Moreover, nestability of the liner blanks helps promote conservation of resource particularly when the liner blanks are cut from the same fiberboard blank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward John Giblin, Corinne Saso
  • Egg replacer concentrate and liquid egg replacer
    Publication number: 20040166230
    Abstract: An egg replacer concentrate is provided that has a low cholesterol content. It includes 40-85% protein, 10-50% vegetable oil and 0.5-15% carbohydrate. The cholesterol content is less than 0.5%. The protein includes soy protein, milk protein and optionally egg white protein, at least half of the protein being soy protein. The PDI is at least 60%. The concentrate is dispersed in water, and optionally egg whites, to provide a liquid egg replacer. The liquid egg replacer includes egg white protein and has a moisture content of 75-84%. It contains 16-28% of the egg replacer concentrate, 45-82% water and optionally egg white.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Janos Bodor, Ivo Antonius Van Amerongen, Gerardus Antonius Matthijssen
  • Oil-containing personal wash compositions or emulsions comprising particles of high refractive index and defined thickness, geometry and size
    Patent number: 6780826
    Abstract: The invention relates to rinse-off personal care compositions comprising specifically defined particle wherein compositions also contain at least some hydrophobic benefit agent or emollient. The emollient allow particles to deposit and provide enhanced shine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaodong Zhang, Pravin Shah, Jennifer Chin
  • Modular mold and die assembly
    Patent number: 6780362
    Abstract: Modular die or mold assemblies comprise a platform, and at least one die or mold unit which is releaseably connected to the platform. The invention permits rapid changing of molds or dies, especially in the manufacture of detergent bars, such as soap bars. Surface ornamentation such as logos can be imparted to the detergent bars either directly from the stamping surface of the dies, from the stamping surface of the dies through an elastomeric lining, or from the surface of the elastomeric lining; in the latter case the indicia is imparted by a mold used to prepare the lining. The modular molds may be used where it is desired to coat the dies with elastomer, particularly where logos are imparted to the elastomeric layer, and where it may be desirable to change the logos, e.g., by changing the modular mold units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care, USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Ross Story, Daniel John Heinz, Pasquale Michael Buzzeo, Gregory Alan Lathrop
  • Ovaloid dispensing container
    Patent number: 6779689
    Abstract: An ovaloid dispensing container is provided which includes an ovaloid bottle and an ovaloid overcap. The bottle is fitted with a fluid dispensing device such as a pump assembly. An oval collar is supported on the bottle and has an outwardly flaring shoulder. The overcap is formed with a surrounding wall and a mouth defining an open end. The surrounding wall tapers outwardly while the mouth defines a downwardly convex perimeter on front and rear faces of the surrounding wall. The shoulder functions as a camming surface against which the overcap perimeter slides to assist in twist-off removal of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Michael Flaig, Dean Rainey
  • Toothbrush cover
    Patent number: 6779216
    Abstract: A method is provided for individualizing an electric toothbrush as well as a cover for a handle of a motorized toothbrush wherein the cover is firmly and removeably attacheable to the handle, characterized in that the toothbrush can be used with the cover in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Huw Davies, Anna Maini, Luca Neri
  • Epidermal sampling apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040162566
    Abstract: Apparatus for abrading a small sample of epidermis for bio-analytical processing and method of using same. The apparatus removes small samples of epidermal tissue with efficiency, minimal discomfort, and no excess tissue removal. The apparatus and method may be provided as part of a home-use kit for individualized analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Carson, Susanne Teklits Iobst, Salvatore E. San Philip, Christina H. Arce, Carol Feinberg
  • Abrasion device and method
    Publication number: 20040162565
    Abstract: Device and technique using same for abrading a small sample of epidermis for bio-analytical processing and method of using same. The device removes small samples of epidermal tissue with efficiency, minimal discomfort, and no excess tissue removal. The device and method may be provided as part of a home-use kit for individualized analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Carson, Susanne Teklits Iobst, Salvatore E. San Philip, Christina H. Arce, Carol Feinberg
  • Locking sleeve for container package
    Publication number: 20040154950
    Abstract: A packaged product and blank of a flexibly walled sleeve for the product are provided by the present invention. The product includes first and second elongate plastic containers stacked atop one another. A flexibly walled sleeve friction fitting around the stacked containers along height and width dimensions holds the stacked containers together. A trapezoidal locking tab attached to a top panel of the sleeve is inwardly bent along fold lines serving as a second mechanism for securing the containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond Michael Flaig
  • Food product
    Publication number: 20040156973
    Abstract: The invention provides a kit for preparing salads comprising at least one ingredient (I) which is cooked and at least one fruit, vegetable or cereal product, wherein the kit comprises; a flavoured cooking paste for cooking ingredient (I), which cooking paste comprises from 40 to 80% wt fat, based on the weight thereof, and a dressing for contacting with the at least one fruit, vegetable or cereal product, which dressing comprises from 0 to 60% wt fat based on the weight thereof. The kit provides an easy and convenient of preparing tasty, healthy salads comprising a cooked food ingredient. A method of making a salad using the kit and also the salad prepared from the kit is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Gerald Morley
  • Indicia for containers
    Publication number: 20040155453
    Abstract: A container having an outer removable overlying label which covers an underlying permanently affixed label. The outer label is at least partially translucent, or preferably transparent. Use of a removable outer label permits the consumer to remove some or all of the verbiage which is important for the label, but which need not be present on the container in use in the consumer's home. In an alternative embodiment, the outer label is removably affixed to a wall of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco., Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Edward Ross
  • Dry bleach compositions
    Patent number: 6773625
    Abstract: Dry bleach compositions particularly suitable for cleaning of hard surfaces or fabrics which, upon mixing with water, form a mixture that is easily removed from surfaces upon standing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy Ann Falk, Pamela Chau Lam
  • Tea brewing machine
    Patent number: D494405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Bestoods, North American, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Charanjit Singh Nandra, Miles Pennington