Patents Examined by Eisa B. Elhilo
  • Patent number: 11708502
    Abstract: A composition for paint removal and methods of making and of using the composition are provided. The paint remover composition comprises a component selected from the group consisting of THF, toluene, acetone, DMSO, dioxalane, 1,2 trans dichloroethylene, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles L. Hawes, Tim Teague
  • Patent number: 11701317
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions including about 0.1 to about 3 wt. % of a cationic surfactant grafted halloysite compound; about 0.5 to about 10 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, or a mixture thereof; and water, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Methods of making and using the cosmetic compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Tianyi Liu, Zhengzheng Liao, Siva Muthukrishnan, Ryuji Hara
  • Patent number: 11701311
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for dispensing a product for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising a dye composition (A) comprising one or more oxidation dyes and one or more alkaline agents, and an oxidizing composition (B) comprising one or more chemical oxidizing agents, at least one of the compositions (A) and (B) comprising one or more scleroglucan gums in a total weight content greater than or equal to 0.5%, relative to the total weight of the dye composition(s) (A) or the oxidizing composition (B) containing them. Methods for dyeing keratin fibers using the device are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Sabrina Muller, Delphine Charrier, Aldo Pizzino, Frédéric Simonet, Cindy Yadel, Fanny Cardonnel, Mladen Milic
  • Patent number: 11701318
    Abstract: A process and a kit-of-parts for dyeing keratinous material are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a process for dyeing keratinous material includes applying an agent (a) to the keratinous material, wherein the agent (a) comprises at least one organic silicon compound. The process further includes applying an agent (b) to the keratinous material, wherein the agent (b) comprises (b1) at least one colorant compound comprising at least one pigment based on a lamellar substrate platelet, and (b2) at least one film-forming polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Torsten Lechner, Gabriele Weser, Claudia Kolonko, Caroline Kriener, Marc Nowottny, Juergen Schoepgens, Phillip Jaiser, Ulrike Schumacher, Carsten Mathiaszyk
  • Patent number: 11701310
    Abstract: A substantially anhydrous, concentrated surfactant composition comprising a sugar-based surfactant; an amino acid based surfactant; a polyglycerol ester a polyhydroxy ether, or a combination of a polyglycerol ester a polyhydroxy ether; and, optionally, a glycol, wherein the substantially anhydrous surfactant composition contains less than about 12 weight percent of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: RITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Katherine S. Maka, Ariella Tavor
  • Patent number: 11697907
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing an embroidery pattern through stitching to a substrate, particularly a method for producing a colored embroidery pattern having color disposition corresponding to a complex shape or stitches, simply and at low cost. The method includes: forming an embroidery base pattern to a substrate by use of single-color embroidery thread; printing a transfer image on an intermediate recording medium having a total light transmittance Tt of 60% or higher by use of a sublimable disperse dye, the transfer image being used for dyeing the embroidery thread of the embroidery base pattern; superposing the transfer image on the embroidery base pattern, while the intermediate recording medium is positioned from the backside of a printed surface of the recording medium; and heat-pressing the intermediate recording medium from the backside of the recording medium, to thereby dye the embroidery thread of the embroidery base pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: IMEX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuma Okamura, Isamu Esashika, Hajime Kambara
  • Patent number: 11684560
    Abstract: This invention relates to an oxidative hair cream composition that contains at least one oxidative hair cream ingredient and at least one polymeric colorant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Richard Lawson, Haihu Qin, Steven Spanhove, Laurent De Bruyne, Sanjeev Dey
  • Patent number: 11684558
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hair care composition comprising from about 8 to about 17% of one or more surfactants; from about 0.01% to about 10% of one or more surfactant soluble antidandruff agents; from about 0.01% to about 5% of one or more polyacrylate or polyacrylamide based thickening polymer; from about 0.02-0.25% salicylate salts or acids; from about 0.02-0.25% benzoate salts or acids wherein there is a weight ratio of about 1:1 to 12.5:1 for the salicylate salts or acids to benzoate salts or acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Debora W. Chang, Eric Scott Johnson, Matthew Francis Kuhar, Beth Anne Muir
  • Patent number: 11684561
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a dye composition comprising a combination of natural dyeing agents including an extract of Lawsonia inermis. The disclosure also relates to the cosmetic use of said composition for dyeing keratin fibers. The disclosure also relates to a cosmetic method for dyeing keratin fibers comprising the application of such a composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: PIERRE FABRE DERMO-COSMETIQUE
    Inventors: Christel Fiorini-Puybaret, Philippe Joulia
  • Patent number: 11679072
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition for make-up removal that provides aesthetically pleasing gliding application and is smudge resistant, the composition being provided in the form of a water-based micellar make-up removal composition that includes a blend of surfactants that includes one surfactant that has an HLB that is in the range from about 8 to about 16 and at least one surfactant that has an HLB that is greater than 16, and one or more powdered polysaccharides provided as essentially water-insoluble particles. In some embodiments the surfactant with an HLB greater than 16 is amphoteric. The composition can also include one or more of each or a combination of inorganic mineral powders, humectants, silicone-based defoaming agents, preservatives, and other cosmetically acceptable additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Tianyi Liu, Koji Endo
  • Patent number: 11672745
    Abstract: A hair browning composition is capable of browning the hair without damage to the scalp and hair due to the absence of an alkaline agent, an oxidizing agent, and an aromatic amine-based compound having an improved hair browning effect and a prolonged browning effect-lasting period. The composition includes gallic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, and tromethamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: GACHON UNIV OF INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FDN
    Inventors: Bong Kyu Yoo, Karthikeyan Selvaraj, Dong Joo Yoo
  • Patent number: 11674263
    Abstract: Provided are dye sublimation ink compositions, methods of preparing dye sublimation ink compositions, and methods of printing with dye sublimation ink compositions. Methods of printing with dye sublimation ink compositions includes printing on natural fabrics. Dye sublimation ink compositions comprise one or more latexes; a humectant composition; a surfactant composition; a biocide composition; a buffer composition; and a solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Prism Inks, Inc.
    Inventors: Amir A. Ajanee, Graham A. Dracup, Carlos J. Hernandez, Travis T. Calhoun
  • Patent number: 11672743
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating keratin fibers, preferably hair, comprising: (a) at least one direct dye; (b) at least one oil; (c) at least one polyol; and (d) water, wherein the amount of the (a) direct dye(s) in the composition is 0.01% by weight or more relative to the total weight of the composition, and the amount of the (b) oil(s) in the composition is 20% by weight or more, preferably 30% by weight or more, and more preferably 40% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition, provided that the (b) oil comprises at least one silicone oil. The composition according to the present invention is stable and can be used for coloring keratin fibers, in particular for the maintenance of the color of the keratin fibers, while providing the keratin fibers with smoothness and alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Ayu Inoue, Hayato Nishimura, Kazumitsu Kawakami, Celine Bossard, Dhimoy Roy
  • Patent number: 11672747
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials, in particular keratin fibers, preferably human keratin fibers such as the hair, using a) one or more direct dyes which are preferably neutral and b) one or more particular aliphatic ammonium salts, and to a composition comprising ingredients a) and b). The cosmetic process for treating keratin materials of the invention makes it possible to obtain a good color build-up up and, furthermore, the colors are vivid and chromatic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Stéphane Sabelle, Olivier Guerard
  • Patent number: 11667805
    Abstract: A processing liquid composition of the present disclosure subjected to textile printing and which is used by being attached to a fabric including fibers having a hydroxyl group, includes an oxazoline group-containing polymer and an aromatic carboxylic acid. An oxazoline value of the oxazoline group-containing polymer is preferably 100 or more and 600 or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Kazuki Shimura
  • Patent number: 11667802
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inkjet printable transfer media for transferring a sublimation dye and/or another functional active ingredient to a surface of an article by means of heat in a thermoformable process, to methods for preparing such inkjet printable transfer media and for providing at least a part of a surface of an article with sublimation dye and/or another functional active ingredient as well as the use of such inkjet printable transfer media in different technical fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Sihl GmbH
    Inventors: Axel Niemöller, Arthur Reiners, Steffen Ohr, Dominic Herren
  • Patent number: 11660261
    Abstract: A cleansing composition includes at least one polymeric thickener having a high electrolyte property and at least one anionic surfactant. The cleansing composition is a gel having a viscosity greater than 25,000 cps. In some embodiments, the cleansing composition is essentially free of sulfates and is essentially free of emulsifiers. In some embodiments, the at least one anionic surfactant includes at least one anionic sulfate surfactant, and the cleansing composition is essentially free of salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Hungta Lin, Ryuji Hara, Siliu Tan
  • Patent number: 11661701
    Abstract: A textile composite contains a sublayer coated with unactivated solid sublimation dyes and incorporated with the layers of the textile composite or placed between a fabric layer and a backing layer. The sublimation dyes are activated with heat and pressure, and dying or coloring the inner strata of the textile composite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: ENGINEERED FLOORS LLC
    Inventor: Stephen Tsiarkezos
  • Patent number: 11654095
    Abstract: A process for dyeing keratinous material is disclosed. The process includes applying an agent (a) and an agent (b) to the keratinous material. The agent (a) comprises (a1) at least one organic silicon compound, and (a2) at least one sulfated and/or sulfonated fatty acid ester. The agent (b) comprises (b1) at least one sealing reagent, and (b2) at least one first colorant compound. A multi-component packaging unit is also disclosed, and comprises, separately packaged, a first container comprising an agent (a?), a second container comprising an agent (a?), and a third container comprising an agent (b). The agent (a?) comprises (a1) at least one organic silicon compound. The agent (a?) comprises (a2) at least one sulfated and/or sulfonated fatty acid ester. The agent (b) comprises (b1) at least one sealing reagent, and (b2) at least one first colorant compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Rene Krohn, Thomas Hippe, Jessica Brender, Stefan Hoepfner
  • Patent number: 11654122
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems for altering the color of the hair, comprising a pretreatment composition comprising at least one cationic surfactant and a dyeing composition comprising at least one microtube-dye composite. The disclosure also relates to methods of altering the color of the hair using the systems, as well as kits comprising the systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Zhengzheng Liao, Martin Asare, Guojin Zhang, Sivaramakrishnan Muthukrishnan, Aakash Jagat Parekh, Yuri Lvov