Patents Examined by Paul Lieberman
  • Composition for dyeing keratin fibres containing a substance P antagonist
    Patent number: 5858024
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, and more particularly one for dyeing keratin fibers, this composition containing at least one substance P antagonist in order to reduce or even eliminate the irritant effects of the dyes and/or pigments and/or dye precursors used during this dyeing. The substance P antagonist may form part of the dye composition itself or may be contained in a composition which is applied prior to the application of the dye composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Olivier De Lacharriere, Lionel Breton, Genevieve Loussouarn
  • Detergent composition
    Patent number: 5858936
    Abstract: Described is a detergent composition comprising (A) a sulfate ester surfactant, (B) at least one surfactant selected from amphoteric surfactants, amine oxide surfactants, alkanol amide surfactants and amide amino-acid surfactants, (C) a cationic bactericide and (D) a metal chelating agent, the weight ratio of said (A) to (B) being 1-50 and the content of said (C) being 0.2 wt. % to 5 wt. %.The detergent composition according to the present invention has excellent detergency, foamability and foam durability and at the same time, has high bactericidal effects because it can be mixed stably with a cationic bactericide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshinori Tamura, Yasuhiro Doi, Keiko Hasebe, Masafumi Shonaka, Tadashi Moriyama, Yuichi Hioki, Hiroshi Sonohara
  • Microemulsion cleaning compositions containing surfactant
    Patent number: 5858954
    Abstract: The invention relates to cleaning compositions in the form of microemulsions for cleansing the skin or for the manual cleaning of hard surfaces. These cleaning compositions consist of oil, water, surfactant and cosolvent. As surfactant, use is made of a surfactant system consisting of 80-100% alkylpolyglycoside and 0-20% auxiliary surfactant, of anionic, nonionic or betaine type, whose choice is largely arbitrary. The cosolvent is an oligoester of polybasic carboxylic or hydroxycarboxylic acids with C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alcohols. The microemulsions are highly stable and can be diluted in water without problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Huels Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Dieter Balzer
  • Peracid granules containing citric acid monohydrate for improved dissolution rates
    Patent number: 5858945
    Abstract: The invention pertains to granules which incorporate citric acid monohydrate as an exotherm control agent within a peracid containing core. The granules have improved dissolution rates of the peracid in a dishwashing cycle. Compositions containing the granules are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: David John Lang, Duane Anthony Raible, Charles Vincent Sabatino
  • Clear, homogeneous and temperature-stable liquid laundry detergent product containing blend of anionic and nonionic surfactants
    Patent number: 5858951
    Abstract: This invention provides a liquid laundry detergent product with freeze/thaw and high/low temperature stability. The detergent product is an aqueous medium having a content of sodium carbonate detergent builder, and a surfactant blend of specific amounts of two anionic salt compounds and two nonionic compounds of specific chemical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John Ip, Charles D. Carr, Francis R. Cala, Anthony J. Falotico
  • Stabilized triple defoamer composition
    Patent number: 5858279
    Abstract: A defoaming composition comprising about 1 to about 90% by weight of a mixture of at least three defoaming agents, (a), (b), and (c) and about 99 to about 10% by weight of at least two stabilizers (d) and (e) therefor, and optionally a carrier therefor, where defoamer (a) is selected from a hydrophilic, fumed, particulate silica; defoamer (b) is an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer; and defoamer (c) is a linear alcohol alkoxylate mixture of poly(oxyethylene/polyoxypropylene) mono- C.sub.6, C.sub.8, and C.sub.10 alkyl ethers; stabilizer (d) is an ethoxylated C.sub.12-18 fatty alcohol having a molecular weight of about 820; and stabilizer (e) is a cross-linked (meth)acrylic acid polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc
    Inventors: Michael S. Lunski, Steven A. Bolkan
  • Use of a 4-tert-butyl-1-cyclohexanol as an antioxidant
    Patent number: 5858958
    Abstract: The use of 4-tert-butyl-1-cyclohexanol as an antioxidant in soaps, shampoos and other cosmetic products, as well as in all-purpose cleaners, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Gunter Holzner
  • Polyurethane adhesive/sealant remover
    Patent number: 5856285
    Abstract: A composition for use in removing polyurethane adhesive/sealant. The composition consists of an effective amount of PMA Glycol Ether Acetate, Dipentene, and Nonylphenol Polyethylene Glycol Ether. Upon application of the composition to a polyurethane adhesive/sealant, the adhesive bond of the polyurethane is destroyed allowing for ease of removal without affecting materials previously bonded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Nouveau Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack G. Wiersma, Theodore G. Christian
  • Composition
    Patent number: 5856283
    Abstract: A solid composition comprisinga. a cleansing effective amount of an anionic surfactant or mixture thereof,b. an alcohol ethoxycarboxylic acid of the formulaR--(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n --O CH.sub.2 COOHwherein R is an alkyl of an average of about 8 to 20 carbon atoms inclusive and n is a number of 1 to about 20,c. a carbanilide antibacterial agent in antibacterial effective quantities wherein component b is in sufficient quantities to solubilize the carbanilide antibacterial agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Syed Husain Abbas, Ben Gu, AnBen Hwang, Ravi Subramanyam
  • Light duty liquid cleaning compositions
    Patent number: 5856292
    Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a sulfonate surfactants, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, an alkali metal salt of an alkyl succinamate, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Barbara Thomas, Gilbert Gomes
  • Light duty liquid cleaning compositions
    Patent number: 5856293
    Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: two different sulfonate surfactant, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a betaine surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, an ethoxylated C.sub.12 -C.sub.14 monoalkanol amide and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Joan E. Gambogi, Philip A. Gorlin, Robert D'Ambrogio, Gary Jakubicki, Leonard Zyzyck
  • Light duty liquid cleaning composition containing alkyl sucroglycerides
    Patent number: 5856291
    Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a sulfonate surfactants, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sucroglyceride surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Barbara Thomas, Gilbert Gomes
  • Surfactants for use in drying and dry cleaning compositions
    Patent number: 5856286
    Abstract: The invention provides a fluorinated surfactant for use with halocarbon and hydrofluoroether solvents. Additionally, the invention provides drying, dry cleaning, and soil repellency compositions containing a halocarbon or hydrofluoroether and a fluorinated surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: David Nalewajek, Leonard Michael Stachura, Gary John Zyhowski
  • Detergent composition including a glycerol derivative, a polyhydric alcohol, and an amphoteric surfactant
    Patent number: 5856284
    Abstract: A detergent composition comprising:(A) glycerol derivative having the following Formula (I) ##STR1## (B) a water-soluble polyhydric alcohol; and (C) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, wherein component (A) and component (C) are in a ratio of from 2:1 to 1:100 by weight. When the detergent composition is used to clean skin, the skin remains moisturized after cleaning without stickiness or tackiness and without excess degreasing or dryness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Hirokazu Hamada, Kiyoko Nakagaki, Masaki Itabashi
  • Cleaning compositions containing lime-soap dispersant and method of preparation
    Patent number: 5854197
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions containing a lime-soap dispersant and a method of preparing liquid cleaning compositions containing lime-soap dispersants are disclosed. More specifically, cleaning compositions containing lime-soap dispersant polymers derived from maleic acid, maleic anhydride, or salts thereof, copolymerized with a hydrophobic monomer containing from 4 to 20 carbon atoms are disclosed. Cleaning compositions containing a lime-soap dispersant based on maleic acid/diisobutylene polymers are particulary effective in producing stable liquid cleaning compositions with good lime-soap dispersancy properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Yves Duccini, Andrea Claudette Keenan, Jan Edward Shulman
  • Light duty liquid cleaning compositions
    Patent number: 5854195
    Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: two different sulfonate surfactants, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Gary Jakubicki, Leonard Zyzyck
  • Process for the production of break-resistant, storable multifunctional detergent tablets
    Patent number: 5854189
    Abstract: The process of producing break-resistant and storage-stable detergent tablets comprising coating powdered or crystalline detergent components present in anhydrous form or having a low degree of hydration with a hydrophobicizing agent, and tabletting the resulting mixture under pressure to produce tablets having a breaking strength of at least 150 N.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Inventors: Hans Kruse, Jochen Jacobs, Peter Jeschke
  • Water-based flushing for paints and other coatings
    Patent number: 5854190
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and purge concentrate are capable of purging water-based and non-water-based paints and other coatings from automated and manual equipment using non-VOC containing aqueous purge solutions. Purge solutions of the invention contain water, detergent builder and wetting agents. The solution is maintained at a selected concentration and at a selected elevated temperature range by continuously recirculating the solution through the automated coating equipment. For manual equipment the solution is set at the correct concentration and maintained at the correct temperature range. For an automated system, spent purge solution can be reconditioned and recirculated to avoid waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: DALCO Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard E. Knipe, Jr., Savarimuthu M. Jacob, Thomas Mancini
  • Cleaning compositions containing acylated dipeptides and acylated amino acids
    Patent number: 5854199
    Abstract: A cleansing composition containing a N-long-chain-acylated dipeptide and an N-long-chain-acylated acidic amino acid. The cleansing composition exhibits low skin irritation, excellent resistance to hard water, is free from turbidity and the unpleasant odor associated with some natural peptides. The composition also provides excellent skin and hair feel qualities during and after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Eiko Oshimura, Hideki Yoshihara, Kazutami Sakamoto, Tatsuya Hattori
  • Rinse added fabric softener compositions containing antioxidants for sun-fade protection for fabrics
    Patent number: 5854200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care compositions to reduce the fading of fabrics from sunlight, comprising:(A) from about 1% to about 25% by weight of the composition of a non-fabric staining, light stable antioxidant compound, preferably containing at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 hydrocarbon fatty organic moiety;(B) from 3% to about 50% by weight of the composition of a fabric softening compound;(C) from about 25% to about 95% by weight of the composition of a carrier material; and(D) optionally, from about 0% to about 20% by weight of the composition of a non-fabric staining, light stable sunscreen compound, preferably containing at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 hydrocarbon fatty organic moiety;wherein the antioxidant compound is a solid material having a melting point of less than about 80.degree. C. or is a liquid at a temperature of less than about 40.degree.C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Cort Severns, Mark Robert Sivik, Ellen Schmidt Baker, Frederick Anthony Hartman