Patents by Inventor Brett Lee Zimmerman
Brett Lee 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).
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Patent number: 10940099Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing emulsions of silicone fluids having pituitous rheological properties. The present invention also provides emulsions of a silicone fluid having pituitous rheological properties and composition comprising the emulsions. The compositions include, but are not limited to, personal care compositions and compositions for hair shampoo, hair conditioner, hair treatment composition, or skin care product.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Severine Cauvin, Patrick J. Fryfogle, Sophie Hanssens, Donald Kadlec, Stephane Ugazio, Marine Viaud, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Patent number: 10059806Abstract: An aminosiloxane polymer includes at least one Si-bonded functional group. This functional group has the chemical formula: —(R—NH)aR1—N(R2)—CH(—COOH)(—R3—C(?O)—NR42) (I). In Formula (I), R is a C1-C10 hydrocarbon group. R1 is a C1-C10 hydrocarbon group. R2 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group, or a phenyl group. R3 is a C1-C4 hydrocarbon group. Each R4 is independently a hydrogen atom, a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group, a C1-C12 hydroxyl-hydrocarbon group, or a phenyl group. Moreover, “a” is 0 or 1, such that (R—NH) is optional. The aminosiloxane polymer can be formed using the method of this disclosure and can be formed in, and/or included in, the emulsion of this disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Qian Feng, Michael Salvatore Ferritto, Patrick J. Fryfogle, Bethany K. Johnson, Kimmai Thi Nguyen, Brett Lee Zimmerman, Kenneth Edward Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20180078467Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing emulsions of silicone fluids having pituitous rheological properties. The present invention also provides emulsions of a silicone fluid having pituitous rheological properties and composition comprising the emulsions. The compositions include, but are not limited to, personal care compositions and compositions for hair shampoo, hair conditioner, hair treatment composition, or skin care product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Severine Cauvin, Patrick J. Fryfogle, Sophie Hanssens, Donald Kadlec, Stephane Ugazio, Marine Vlaud, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20180066113Abstract: An aminosiloxane polymer includes at least one Si-bonded functional group. This functional group has the chemical formula: —(R—NH)aR1—N(R2)—CH(—COOH)(—R3—C(?O)—NR42) (I). In Formula (I), R is a C1-C10 hydrocarbon group. R1 is a C1-C10 hydrocarbon group. R2 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group, or a phenyl group. R3 is a C1-C4 hydrocarbon group. Each R4 is independently a hydrogen atom, a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group, a C1-C12 hydroxyl-hydrocarbon group, or a phenyl group. Moreover, “a” is 0 or 1, such that (R—NH) is optional. The aminosiloxane polymer can be formed using the method of this disclosure and can be formed in, and/or included in, the emulsion of this disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Qian FENG, Michael Salvatore FERRITTO, Patrick J. FRYFOGLE, Bethany K. JOHNSON, Kimmai Thi NGUYEN, Brett Lee ZIMMERMAN, Kenneth Edward ZIMMERMAN
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Publication number: 20170260479Abstract: Fabric care compositions comprising bi-modal water continuous emulsions are disclosed. In particular, the fabric care compositions comprise a bi-modal water continuous emulsion (E) comprising at least 70 weight percent of: a first dispersed phase containing a hydrophobic oil, wherein the hydrophobic oil is provided as a non-emulsified hydrophobic oil, and a second dispersed phase containing a silicone, wherein the silicone is provided from a water continuous silicone emulsion containing at least one surfactant. The fabric care compositions further comprise at least one fabric care ingredient (F). Optionally, the fabric care ingredient (F) is in an acceptable medium. Preparation methods and uses of the fabric care compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Thomas Daniel BEKEMEIER, Samuel COSTANZO, Kathelyne EVERAERE, Donald Taylor LILES, Martin Kent SEVERANCE, Jonathan THILL, Heidi Marie VANDORT, Brett Lee ZIMMERMAN
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Publication number: 20170096533Abstract: An aminosiloxane polymer includes at least one Si-bonded functional group. This functional group has the chemical formula: —(R—NH)aR1—N(R2)—CH(—COOH)(—R3—C(?O)—NR42) (I). In Formula (I), R is a C1-C10 hydrocarbon group. R1 is a C1-C10 hydrocarbon group. R2 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group, or a phenyl group. R3 is a C1-C4 hydrocarbon group. Each R4 is independently a hydrogen atom, a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group, a C1-C12 hydroxyl-hydrocarbon group, or a phenyl group. Moreover, “a” is 0 or 1, such that (R—NH) is optional. The aminosiloxane polymer can be formed using the method of this disclosure and can be formed in, and/or included in, the emulsion of this disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Qian FENG, Michael Salvatore FERRITTO, Patrick J. FRYFOGLE, Bethany K. JOHNSON, Kimmai Thi NGUYEN, Brett Lee ZIMMERMAN, Kenneth Edward ZIMMERMAN
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Publication number: 20160271023Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising bi-modal water continuous emulsions are disclosed. In particular, the cosmetic compositions comprise a bi-modal water continuous emulsion (E) comprising at least 70 weight percent of: a first dispersed phase containing a hydrophobic oil, wherein the hydrophobic oil is provided as a non-emulsified hydrophobic oil, and a second dispersed phase containing a silicone, wherein the silicone is provided from a water continuous silicone emulsion containing at least one surfactant. The cosmetic compositions further comprise at least one cosmetic ingredient (C). Optionally, the cosmetic ingredient (C) is in a cosmetically acceptable medium. Preparation methods and uses of the cosmetic compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Thomas Daniel BEKEMEIER, Bethany K. JOHNSON, Donald Taylor LILES, Heidi Marie VANDORT, Brett Lee ZIMMERMAN
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Patent number: 9447278Abstract: Bi-modal water continuous emulsions are disclosed comprising at least 70 weight percent of a first dispersed phase containing a hydrophobic oil, wherein the hydrophobic oil is provided as a non-emulsified hydrophobic oil, a second dispersed phase containing a silicone, wherein the silicone is provided from a water continuous silicone emulsion containing at least one surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: DOW CORNING CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas Daniel Bekemeier, Bethany K. Johnson, Donald Taylor Liles, Heidi Marie Vandort, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20160038403Abstract: A process for preparing an aminofunctional silicone emulsion is disclosed comprising: I) forming a mixture of 100 parts of a polydialkylsiloxane having a viscosity of at least 50,000 mm2/s at 23° C., and 0.1 to 100 parts of an aminofunctional organopolysiloxane, II) admixing to the mixture of step I 0.1 to 50 parts of a halide free quaternary ammonium surfactant, and a sufficient amount of water to form an emulsion, III) optionally, further shear mixing the emulsion; and IV) adding a sufficient amount of an acid of the formula H+X? to provide the emulsion with a neutral pH, where X is the same counter ion used in the quaternary ammonium surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: Dow Coming CorporationInventor: BRETT LEE ZIMMERMAN
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Publication number: 20150291797Abstract: Bi-modal water continuous emulsions are disclosed comprising at least 70 weight percent of a first dispersed phase containing a hydrophobic oil, wherein the hydrophobic oil is provided as a non-emulsified hydrophobic oil, a second dispersed phase containing a silicone, wherein the silicone is provided from a water continuous silicone emulsion containing at least one surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: THOMAS DANIEL BEKEMEIER, BETHANY K. JOHNSON, DONALD TAYLOR LILES, HEIDI MARIE VANDORT, BRETT LEE ZIMMERMAN
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Patent number: 9089830Abstract: Aqueous suspensions of silicate shell microcapsules are disclosed having a core containing a burst aid wherein the silicate shell microcapsules are obtained by; I) mixing an oil phase containing a burst aid and an aqueous solution of a cationic surfactant to form an oil in water emulsion, II) adding a water reactive silicon compound comprising a tetraalkoxysilane to the oil in water emulsion, III) polymerizing the tetraalkoxysilane at the oil/water interface of the emulsion to form a microcapsule having a core containing the oil and a silicate shell.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Leon Andre Marteaux, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Patent number: 9090798Abstract: Bi-modal water continuous emulsions are disclosed comprising at least 70 weight percent of: a first dispersed phase containing a hydrophobic oil, wherein the hydrophobic oil is provided as a non-emulsified hydrophobic oil, a second dispersed phase containing a silicone, wherein the silicone is provided from a water continuous silicone emulsion containing at least one surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Thomas Daniel Bekemeier, Bethany Johnson, Donald Taylor Liles, Heidi Vandort, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Patent number: 8980959Abstract: A process for preparing bi-modal water emulsions is disclosed comprising: I) forming a mixture comprising; A) 100 parts by weight of a hydrophobic oil, B) 1 to 1000 part by weight of a water continuous emulsion having at least one surfactant, II) admixing additional quantities of the water continuous emulsion and/or water to the mixture from step I) to form a bi-modal emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Thomas Daniel Bekemeier, Bethany Johnson, Donald Taylor Liles, Heidi Vandort, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20130345342Abstract: A process for preparing bi-modal water emulsions is disclosed comprising: I) forming a mixture comprising; A) 100 parts by weight of a hydrophobic oil, B) 1 to 1000 part by weight of a water continuous emulsion having at least one surfactant, II) admixing additional quantities of the water continuous emulsion and/or water to the mixture from step I) to form a bi-modal emulsion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Thomas Daniel Bekemeier, Bethany Johnson, Donald Taylor Liles, Heidi Vandort, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20130338239Abstract: Bi-modal water continuous emulsions are disclosed comprising at least 70 weight percent of: a first dispersed phase containing a hydrophobic oil, wherein the hydrophobic oil is provided as a non-emulsified hydrophobic oil, a second dispersed phase containing a silicone, wherein the silicone is provided from a water continuous silicone emulsion containing at least one surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Thomas Daniel Bekemeier, Bethany Johnson, Donald Taylor Liles, Heidi Vandort, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Patent number: 8487020Abstract: Aqueous suspensions of silicate shell microcapsules are disclosed wherein a first portion of the silicate shell micro-capsules contain an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups and a hydrosilylation catalyst as Part A of a curable siloxane composition, and a second portion of the silicate shell microcapsules contain an organohydrogensiloxane as Part B of the curable siloxane composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Fabrizio Galeone, Axel Kretschmer, Leon Marteaux, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Patent number: 8435560Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing polynuclear microcapsules by polymerizing an alkoxysilane at the oil/water interface of a multiple phase emulsion to form a suspension of polynuclear microcapsules. Also disclosed are polynuclear micro-capsules optionally comprising a hydrophilic active and uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Leon Andre Marteaux, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20120101227Abstract: Aqueous suspensions of silicate shell microcapsules are disclosed wherein a first portion of the silicate shell micro-capsules contain an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups and a hydrosilylation catalyst as Part A of a curable siloxane composition, and a second portion of the silicate shell microcapsules contain an organohydrogensiloxane as Part B of the curable siloxane composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATIONInventors: Fabrizio Galeone, Axel Kretschmer, Leon Marteaux, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20110236498Abstract: Aqueous suspensions of silicate shell microcapsules are disclosed having a core containing a burst aid wherein the silicate shell microcapsules are obtained by; I) mixing an oil phase containing a burst aid and an aqueous solution of a cationic surfactant to form an oil in water emulsion, II) adding a water reactive silicon compound comprising a tetraalkoxysilane to the oil in water emulsion, III) polymerizing the tetraalkoxysilane at the oil/water interface of the emulsion to form a microcapsule having a core containing the oil and a silicate shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Leon Andre Marteaux, Brett Lee Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20100172999Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing polynuclear microcapsules by polymerizing an alkoxysilane at the oil/water interface of a multiple phase emulsion to form a suspension of polynuclear microcapsules. Also disclosed are polynuclear micro-capsules optionally comprising a hydrophilic active and uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Leon Andre Marteaux, Brett Lee Zimmerman