Patents by Inventor Burkhard Mueller

Burkhard Mueller 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).

  • Publication number: 20170333303
    Abstract: Cosmetic composition for lightening the color of keratinic fibers, including at least two separately packaged formulations (A) and (B) which are mixed immediately prior to application to give an application mixture, wherein the formulation (A), based on its total weight, contains from about 10% to about 99% by weight of peroxodisulfate(s), and the formulation (B) is a free-flowing composition comprising water and at least one oxidizing agent, characterized in that the formulation (A) has been packaged in a water-soluble film including, based on its total weight, at least about 60% by weight of a polymer mixture having a multimodal molecular weight distribution, feature above-average application properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Udo Erkens, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170326055
    Abstract: Agents for the reductive decolorization of dyed keratin fibers contain, in a cosmetic carrier, (a) at least one compound of formula (I), A[(CR1R2)SO2M]p,q (I), in which A represents N(R3)3-q or O(R4)2-p, R1, R2, R4 represent a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group, R3 represents residues selected from the group of a hydrogen atom, a C1-C20 alkyl group, a C3-C8 cycloalkyl group optionally substituted with one to three C1-C4 alkyl residues, M represents residues selected from a hydrogen atom or an equivalent of an alkali metal ion, alkaline-earth metal ion, or metal ion, p represents 1 or 2, q represents 1, 2, or 3, wherein at least one of R1, R2, R4 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group if A represents O(R42-p), and R3 does not represent a hydrogen atom if q equals 1, and (b) optionally at least one compound of formula (II), A[(CR1R2)SO3M]p,q (II).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Juergen Schoepgens, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170312188
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions and methods for changing the color of keratinic fibers are provided herein. In an embodiment, a cosmetic composition for lightening the color of keratinic fibers includes at least two separately packaged formulations (A) and (B), which are mixed immediately prior to application to give an application mixture. The formulation (A) includes at least one dye chosen from the group of oxidation dye precursors, direct dyes, or a combination thereof. The composition (B) is a flowable composition including water and at least one oxidizing agent. Formulation (A) has been packaged in a water-soluble film including, based on its total weight, at least about 60% by weight of a polymer mixture having a multimodal molecular weight distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Udo Erkens, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170273878
    Abstract: A cosmetic product includes a) a cosmetic preparation including, in relation to the total weight of the preparation, a1) 60 to 94 wt % polar solvent; a2) 0.1 to 20 wt % oxidant; and b) a device for flash-evaporating the cosmetic preparation a). A method for changing the color of keratinous fibers incorporates such a product. Particularly, the cosmetic preparation a) is used as a process material in a flash evaporation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Burkhard Mueller, Thorsten Knappe
  • Publication number: 20170273882
    Abstract: A cosmetic product includes a cosmetic preparation including, in relation to the total weight thereof, 35 to 85 wt % polar solvent and 0.001 to 10 wt % oxidation dye precursor. The cosmetic product also includes b) a device for flash evaporation of the cosmetic preparation a). A method incorporates the use of the corresponding product and particularly the use of the cosmetic preparation a) as a process material in a device for flash evaporation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Burkhard Mueller, Thorsten Knappe
  • Publication number: 20170273424
    Abstract: A cosmetic product includes a cosmetic preparation including, relative to the total weight thereof, 50 to 90 wt. % polar solvent, and 0.001 to 10 wt. % direct dye. The product also includes a device for flash evaporation of the cosmetic preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Burkhard Mueller, Thorsten Knappe
  • Publication number: 20170172882
    Abstract: An agent for oxidatively dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular human hair, includes—in a cosmetic carrier— (A) 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4,5-diamino pyrazole and/or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, (B) 2,6-dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine, (C) hydrogen peroxide, and (D) one or more nonionic surfactants, wherein the total content of all anionic surfactants (E) included in the agent is below 0.6 wt %, based on the total weight of the agent. A second subject matter of the present invention is a corresponding multicomponent packaging unit (kit-of-parts).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Constanze Neuba, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170156996
    Abstract: A method for the oxidative dyeing of keratinic fibers includes the following steps: applying a cosmetic agent (M1) to the keratinic fibers, allowing agent (M1) to act on the keratinic fibers for a time period of 30 seconds to 40 minutes at a temperature of at least 25° C., applying a cosmetic agent (M2) to the keratinic fibers treated with cosmetic agent (M1), allowing cosmetic agents (M1) and (M2) to act on the keratinic fibers for a time period of 1 to 70 minutes, and rinsing out of cosmetic agents (M1) and (M2). Cosmetic agent (M1) includes at least one oxidation dye precursor of the developer type (M1-1), at least one oxidation dye precursor of the coupler type (M1-2), at least one direct dye (M1-3), and at least one surfactant (M1-4). Cosmetic agent (M2) includes at least one oxidation dye precursor (M2-1) and at least one oxidizing agent (M2-2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Constanze Neuba, Norbert Schettiger, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170157023
    Abstract: A method for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human hair, in which, after a thickened pretreatment agent (M1) including at least one oxidation dye precursor has been applied and left to act, directly thereafter and without rinsing a coloring agent (M2) is applied and left to act. By virtue of this method, in one dyeing step the hair can be colored and at the same time a multi-tonal dyeing with lighter (“highlights”) or darker (“lowlights”) sections (strands) can be produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Constanze Neuba, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170157024
    Abstract: A method for dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular, human hair, in which, after a thickened pre-treatment agent (M1) containing no oxidation dye precursors has been applied and allowed to react, a coloring agent (M2) is applied and allowed to react immediately thereafter and without rinsing. By carrying out said method, hair can be colored in a dyeing step and simultaneously multi-tonal dyeing with highlights or lowlights can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Constanze Neuba, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170157002
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human hair, in which alter applying and allowing a thickened pre-treatment agent in the form of a lightening or bleaching agent (M1), comprising at least one oxidation agent, to react, a dye (M2) is applied directly and is allowed to react without rinsing. By carrying out said method, hair can be coloured in a dyeing step and simultaneously multi-tonal dyeing with highlights is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Constanze Neuba, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170150800
    Abstract: A cosmetic product for the oxidative color changing of keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, comprising a preparation (A), which is packaged in a sachet (S), wherein preparation (A) includes (A1) water and (A2) hydrogen peroxide and (A3) at least one stabilizer from the group comprising 2,6-dipicolinic acid, 1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP), benzoic acid, salicylic acid, ethylenediamine tetra(methylenephosphonic acid) (EDTMP), diethylenetriamine penta(methylenephosphonic acid) (DTPMP), amino tris(methylenephosphonic acid) (ATMP), N,N-bis[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)-amino]ethyl]glycine, ethylenediamine-N,N?-disuccinic acid (EDDS), 2-hydroxypropylenediamine-N,N?-disuccinic acid (HPDDS), ethylenediamine-N,N?-diglutaric acid (EDDG), ethylenediamine-N,N?-bis(orthohydroxyphenyl)acetic acid (EDDHA), diphosphoric acid, hydrated tin oxide, and/or the physiologically acceptable salts thereof, the wall of sachet (S) comprises (S1) a first layer made of a first polymeric material and (S2) a second l
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Burkhard Mueller, Norbert Schettiger, Marc Krippahl, Wolfgang Barthel
  • Publication number: 20170128341
    Abstract: A multi-component packaging unit (kit-of-parts) for the reductive decolorization of dyed keratinic fibers, which unit includes, packaged separately from one another, a container (A) containing a solid or powdered cosmetic agent (a) and a container (B) containing an aqueous cosmetic agent (b), wherein the agent (a) in container (A) (a1) includes one or more sulfinic acid derivatives from a specific group and the agents (a) and (b) are substantially free from metal salts. Also, a method for the reductive decolorization of dyed keratinic fibers with use of the multi-component packaging unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Juergen Schoepgens, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170128342
    Abstract: A multicomponent packaging unit (kit-of-parts) for reductive decoloration of colored keratin fibers includes, presented separately from one another, a container (A) containing a cosmetic agent (a) and a container (B) containing a cosmetic agent (b). The agent (a) in container (A) (a1) includes one or more sulfinic acid derivatives from a particular group, (a2) includes one or more fatty constituents from the group of C12-C30 fatty alcohols, C12-C30 fatty acid triglycerides, C12-C30 fatty acid monoglycerides, C12-C30 fatty acid diglycerides, C12-C30 fatty acid esters, hydrocarbons and/or silicone oils, (a3) has a water content of at most 10.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the agent (a), the agent (b) in container (B) (b1) has a water content of at least 30.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the agent (b). Also, a method is for reductive decoloration of colored keratin fibers using the multicomponent packaging unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Juergen Schoepgens, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170128334
    Abstract: A multi-component packaging unit (kit of parts) for reductively decoloring dyed keratin fibers, includes (I) a container (A) containing a cosmetic agent (a) and (II) a container (B) containing a cosmetic agent (b) and (III) a container (C) containing an aqueous, cosmetic agent (c) produced separately from each other, wherein agent (a) in container (A) includes a reductant (a1) as defined herein and agent (c) in container (C) includes (c1) one or more compounds of formula (I), A method for reductively decoloring dyed keratin fibers includes using the multi-component packaging unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Juergen Schoepgens, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170113071
    Abstract: A multi-component packaging unit and related method for the reductive decolorization of colored keratinic fibers comprising, packaged separately from one another, (I) a container (A) containing a cosmetic agent (a), (II) a container (B) containing a cosmetic agent (b), and (III) a container (C) containing a cosmetic, aqueous agent (c), with the agent (b) in container (B) containing (a1) one or more reducing agents from the group of sodium dithionite, zinc dithionite, potassium dithionite, sodium sulfite, sodium hydrogen sulfite, potassium sulfite, potassium hydrogen sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium thiosulfate, potassium thio sulfate, ammonium thio sulfate, hydroxymethane sulfinic acid, aminomethane sulfinic acid, cysteine, thiolactic acid, sulfanylacetic acid (thioglycolic acid) and/or ascorbic acid, and agent (c) in container (C) including (c1) one or more acids from the group of the inorganic and/or organic acids and (c2) one or more zwitterionic and/or amphoteric surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Juergen Schoepgens, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20170112743
    Abstract: Multi-component packaging unit (kit of parts) for the reductive decolorization of dyed fibers, which comprises separately formulated (I) a container (A) containing a cosmetic agent (a) and (II) a container (B) containing a cosmetic agent (b), wherein agent (a) in container (A) includes (a1) one or more reducing agents (a2) one or more fatty components, and has (a3) a water content of no more than 10.0% by weight, based on the total weight of agent (a), and agent (b) in container (B) has (b1) a water content of at least 30.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the agent (b). The invention further relates to a method for reductive decolorization of dyed keratin fibers using the multi-component packaging unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Juergen Schoepgens, Burkhard Mueller, Udo Erkens
  • Publication number: 20170112740
    Abstract: The invention relates to agents for the reductive decolorization of dyed keratin fibers, in particular human hair, containing in an aqueous cosmetic carrier (a) one or more reduction agents from the group consisting of sodium dithionite, zinc dithionite, potassium dithionite, sodium sulfite, sodium hydrogen sulfite, potassium sulfite, potassium hydrogen sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium thiosulfate, potassium thiosulfate, ammonium thiosulfate, hydroxymethanesulfinic acid, aminomethanesulfinic acid, cysteine, thiolactic acid, sulfanylacetic acid (thioglycolic acid), and/or ascorbic acid, and (b) one or more zwitterionic surfactants, each of which has at least one quaternary ammonium group and a grouping of —SO3— as structural units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Juergen Schoepgens, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20160296429
    Abstract: An agent and a method for dyeing keratin fibers, in which at least two preparations (A) and (B) which are packed separately from each another and optionally an additional preparation (C) which is packed separately from (A) and (B) are mixed into an application mixture immediately prior to the application process. The preparation (A) includes at least one oxidation dye pre-product and paraffin oil, and the preparation (B) is liquid and includes, based on the weight of the preparation, at least one oxidation agent and xanthan gum. The agent and method lead to extremely stable foams which allow a simple and intensive fiber dyeing process. The stability remains high even in the event of high concentrations of salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Juergen Schoepgens, Burkhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20160279036
    Abstract: An agent for coloring keratin fibers includes at least two preparations (A) and (B) packaged separately from one another, and optionally a further preparation (C) packaged separately from (A) and (B), which are mixed directly prior to application to provide an application mixture. Preparation (A) includes at least one oxidation dye precursor and at least one alkali metal salt of at least one fatty acid, and preparation (B) is flowable and includes, based on its weight, at least one oxidant and xanthan gum. The agent leads to extremely stable foams which allow the simple and intensive coloration of fibers. The stability is retained even in the presence of high concentrations of salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Juergen Schoepgens, Burkhard Mueller