Patents by Inventor Amy C. Zimmerman

Amy C. Zimmerman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5443817
    Abstract: A sprayable cosmetic product is provided that includes a clear bottle capable of withstanding at least 10 psig fitted with a spray nozzle, and a clear, single-phase cosmetic composition. The cosmetic composition will contain a hydrocarbon propellant and a concentrate which may contain .alpha.-olefin sulphonate salts, alkyl polyglucosides and betaines as well as mixtures thereof. Upon activation of the spray nozzle, a thick, creamy mousse is expressed. The cosmetic compositions preferably will have a pH ranging from about 3.0 to 6.5. Best aesthetic appeal is achieved with a red dye which has been stabilized with a UV absorbing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy C. Zimmerman, David A. Rosser
  • Patent number: 5429815
    Abstract: A sprayable cosmetic product is provided packaged in a clear bottle capable of withstanding at least 5 psig pressure fitted with a spray nozzle. The cosmetic composition contained therein is a clear, single-phase fluid containing a dialkyl ether/hydrocarbon as propellant system and a concentrate which requires a surfactant and optimally may contain a coupling agent. When present, the coupling agent is a propoxylated adduct of mono or polyhydric alcohols. Upon activation of the spray nozzle, a thick, creamy mousse is expressed. These compositions will preferably have a pH ranging from about 3.0 to 6.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Faryniarz, Anthony Patti, Amy C. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 5407678
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is described that includes an aqueous combination of petroleum jelly, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate and a C.sub.12 -C.sub.15 alkyl lactate. The composition provides petroleum jelly in a nongreasy but efficacious form to counteract skin dryness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Rose, Amy C. Zimmerman