Patents Examined by Jyothsna Venkat
  • Composition containing at least one volatile linear alkane and at least one cationic surfactant
    Patent number: 9072915
    Abstract: Composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least 2.5% by weight of one or more volatile linear alkanes relative to the total weight of the composition, and one or more cationic surfactants, where the volatile linear alkane(s)/cationic surfactant(s) weight ratio is less than or equal to 1.5. Use of this composition for the treatment of keratin materials, preferably the hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Patricia Desenne, Laurent Chesneau
  • Method for making synthetic sebum for hair transformation
    Patent number: 9044415
    Abstract: A method is presented for forming a synthetic sebum for transforming hair. The method includes mixing water with a thickening agent at a first temperature to form a first mixture and mixing water with a sequestering agent, a first preservative and a second preservative to form a second mixture. The method further includes mixing the first and second mixture to form a third mixture. The method further includes a thickening agent with the third mixture to form a fourth mixture and mixing an antifoam agent with the fourth mixture to form a fifth mixture. The method further includes one or more of: mixing one or more waxes with the fifth mixture; mixing an emulsifying wax with the fifth mixture and/or mixing one or more oils with the fifth mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventor: Suddian S. Smith
  • Agent for keratinous fibers, comprising at least one acrylate/glyceryl acrylate copolymer, at least one film-forming and/or solidifying polymer and at least one ester oil
    Patent number: 9044411
    Abstract: The present invention is an agent for treating keratinous fibers, particularly human hair, comprising: (a) at least one glyceryl acrylates/acrylates copolymer; (b) at least one film-forming and/or setting polymer; and (c) at least one ester oil. The agent may additionally comprise a polyol such as glycerin. The agent is best suited for temporarily deforming hairs into a desired shape or style and for the general caring of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Helga van Flodrop
  • Compositions and methods for tinting keratin material
    Patent number: 9028849
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising at least one volatile solvent, at least one crosslinked silicone film former, at least one silicone gum, and at least one pigment composition present in an amount sufficient to provide the cosmetic composition with a pigment contrast ratio of greater than 35 and a method for maximizing the intensity and opacity of a color cosmetic composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Arlene G. Ting-Jenulis, John R. Castro
  • Hair treatment composition
    Patent number: 9023330
    Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising components (A) to (D), wherein the mass ratio (A)/(B) between the content of the component (A) and the content of the component (B) is from 0.05 to 2.0, and the pH value of the hair treatment composition is from 2.5 to 5.0; (A): polyglycerin, in which with regard to the ratio among a total content (p) of triglycerin and tetraglycerin, a content (q) of diglycerin, and a total content (r) of pentaglycerin and higher order oligomers in the entire polyglycerin, q/p is less than 0.5 and r/p is less than 0.5; (B): alkyl glyceryl ester or alkyl glyceryl ether having an HLB of 2 to 7; (C): aromatic alcohol; and (D): cationic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Osamu Takiguchi, Yuji Hirano, Mikako Ezure
  • Hair styling composition
    Patent number: 9023332
    Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising: i) a polyacrylate cross polymer; and ii) an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive comprising: a) an acrylic group having a side-chain with at least 4 carbons (eg n-butyl acrylate or 2-ethylhexyl acrylate) and; b) a short side-chain acrylic such as methyl acrylate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Akinwole Oladiran Akinpelu, Prem Kumar Cheyalazhagan Paul, Christopher John Roberts
  • Compositions and methods for permanent straightening of hair
    Patent number: 9011828
    Abstract: Improved hair straightening topical compositions comprising transglutaminase, sodium metabisulfite, and a system for stabilizing the pH of the composition, and for inhibiting the generation of sulfur dioxide. Optionally, one or more additional hair straightening agents, that are capable of affecting secondary, tertiary and quaternary protein structures of human hair may be included. Optionally, polylysine may be included which, in combination with TGase, acts to form a surface barrier film and moisture shield around human hair. The invention includes methods of using such topical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventors: Geoffrey Hawkins, Jean Harry Xavier, Lavinia C. Popescu, Jennifer Marie Recine, Christina Lynn Marrone
  • Compositions for imparting hydrophobicity and water repellency to hair
    Patent number: 9005591
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting water repellency to the hair. The compositions generally comprise a first hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction of 0.5 or greater in combination with a second hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction less than 0.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul A. Ranade, Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom
  • Method for shaping the hair using at least one reducing composition, at least one care composition, and heating
    Patent number: 9005593
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for shaping hair fibers comprising: applying to the hair fibers at least one reducing composition comprising at least one reducing agent and at least one cationic polymer, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one reducing agent to the at least one cationic polymer ranges from 0.1:1 to 10:1; rinsing the hair fibers; applying at least one care composition comprising at least one aminated silicone; optionally rinsing the hair fibers; and heating the hair fibers with a heating device at a temperature ranging from 50 to 280° C., the heating being carried out before or after an optional rinsing of the hair fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Katia Dutheil-Gouret, Marion Pallanchard, Aude Livoreil
  • Cosmetic composition having a certain thermal profile
    Patent number: 8999311
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one compound which gives the cosmetic composition a thermal profile having a melting peak wherein the mid-height width Lf is less than or equal to 20° C., and wherein the composition is heat-stable. The present disclosure also relates to the process of depositing a film on the keratin fibers, wherein the film is homogenous and/or has improved curling properties, comprising applying the cosmetic composition disclosed herein to keratin fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventor: Valérie De La Poterie
  • Bleaching methods and compositions
    Patent number: 8999301
    Abstract: A method of treating a material, the method comprising applying to the material a composition comprising at least 10 wt % of ammonium carbonate, ammonium carbamate or a mixture thereof; and a source of hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Perachem Limited
    Inventors: Céline Gauché´, Jamie Anthony Hawkes, David Malcolm Lewis
  • Compositions for imparting superhydrophobicity
    Patent number: 8999307
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting water repellency to the hair. The compositions generally comprise a first hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction of 0.5 or greater in combination with a second hydrophobic particulate material having a coefficient of dynamic friction less than 0.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul A. Ranade, Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom
  • Oil-in-water emulsion composition
    Patent number: 8992955
    Abstract: Disclosed is an oil-in-water emulsion base which is stable even when ethanol in an amount of 50% by mass or less is blended therein and which exhibits excellent water resistance after being applied to the skin or the like. Specifically disclosed is an oil-in-water emulsified cosmetic composition which is characterized by containing (A) 0.1-10% by mass of a polyether-modified silicone having an HLB(Si) of 5-10, (B) 5-50% by mass of ethanol, (C) 0.01-3% by mass of a hydrophilic thickening agent and (D) 0.1-15% by mass of a polyol. Preferably, the oil-in-water emulsified cosmetic composition additionally contains a UV absorbent, thereby forming a sunscreen cosmetic composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yosuke Ikebe, Yuko Nagare
  • Skin lightening compositions
    Patent number: 8992897
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for lightening and/or depigmenting skin are provided, the compositions comprising compounds having the structure: or having the structure: as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Yoko Niki, Masaki Yoshida, Masamitsu Ichihashi, Hideya Ando, Daniel B. Yarosh, Mary S. Matsui
  • Compositions for neutralizing and coloring hair and methods thereof
    Patent number: 8950411
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for neutralizing relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to neutralizer compositions for use on relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to a system for neutralizing relaxed hair. Yet further, the invention relates to relaxed hair neutralized by the compositions and methods disclosed herein. The present invention also relates to compositions and methods to simultaneously neutralize and color relaxed hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Strength of Nature, LLC
    Inventors: Mario M. de la Guardia, Jr., Tony Ray Adair
  • Cosmetic heat treatment method
    Patent number: 8945524
    Abstract: A method of makeup and/or non-therapeutic care for non-fibrous human keratin material, particularly the skin, the mucus membranes thereof, or the nails, including: bringing an outer surface of a piece of solid cosmetic composition, having a temperature-sensitive dynamic rub coefficient, into contact with, or near, a heating device, said dynamic rub coefficient, at 25° C., being greater than or equal to 0.5, preferably 0.6, so as to heat said piece in a localized manner with a view to essentially softening only said outer surface and lowering the dynamic rub coefficient thereof; and applying the outer surface of the thus-heated composition onto the area to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Philippe Ilekti, Xavier Blin, Beatrice Toumi
  • Process for reducing hair damage upon treatment of hair by heat
    Patent number: 8940282
    Abstract: A process for reducing hair damage upon treatment of hair by heat comprising the steps of providing a hair care composition comprising a heat-stable silicone material, applying said composition onto hair, providing a heat generating hair care appliance, and treating hair using said appliance; use and kit thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Juergen Seng, Christoph Schmitz, Andreas Flohr
  • Methods and compositions for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of hair
    Patent number: 8932569
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of keratin fibers, including hair, and reducing the amount of fly-away strands of hair, particularly in humid conditions, by forming a coating on hair that is resistant to water vapors from the air or surrounding environment. The compositions comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified aluminum oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Garrison, Freda E. Robinson, Giovana A. Sandstrom, Kenneth A. Buckridge, Sen Yang, Xiaochun Luo
  • Thermal cosmetic treatment process using a semi-crystalline polymer
    Patent number: 8932565
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-therapeutic makeup and/or care process for non-fibrous human keratin matter, such as the skin, the lips and the fingernails, comprising the following steps: placing a heating device on or near an outer surface of a lump of a solid cosmetic composition to heat said lump locally in such a way as to soften essentially only said outer surface and lower its coefficient of dynamic friction and then apply the outer surface of the heated composition to the region to be treated, said solid cosmetic composition comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium at least one semi-crystalline polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Philippe Ilekti, Sylvie Boulogne
  • Mascara containing an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane and an acrylic film former
    Patent number: 8920787
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one aqueous polyurethane dispersion and at least one acrylic film forming agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Chunhua Li, Hy Si Bui, Mohamed Kanji, Bruno Thierry Bavouzet, Kavita Patel, Dhaval Patel