Patents by Inventor Cristina Amela
Cristina Amela 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: 11382854Abstract: A polymer having the following monomers in polymerized form (in weight %): A) 49-60% of a first monomer which is selected from the group consisting of methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl acrylate, ethyl methacrylate, C3-alkyl acrylate, C3-alkyl methacrylate, C4-alkyl acrylate, C4-alkyl methacrylate and mixtures thereof, B) 30-40% methacrylic acid, C) 4-15% acrylic acid, and D) 0.02-0.30% of a crosslinking agent having at least two allyl moieties, wherein the sum of the amounts of monomers A to D is 100%. A hair styling composition containing the polymer and use of the polymer or of the hair styling composition for styling hair also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignees: BASF SE, BASF Interservicios S.A. de C.V., BASF ESPANOLA S.L., BASF PLCInventors: Peter Hoessel, Christian Schade, Cristina Amela, Bianca Seelig, Andrea Tomlinson, Volker Wendel, Rolf Werner, Luis Angel Ibarra
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Publication number: 20190388331Abstract: A polymer having the following monomers in polymerized form (in weight %): A) 49-60% of a first monomer which is selected from the group consisting of methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl acrylate, ethyl methacrylate, C3-alkyl acrylate, C3-alkyl methacrylate, C4-alkyl acrylate, C4-alkyl methacrylate and mixtures thereof, B) 30-40% methacrylic acid, C) 4-15% acrylic acid, and D) 0.02-0.30% of a crosslinking agent having at least two allyl moieties, wherein the sum of the amounts of monomers A to D is 100%. A hair styling composition containing the polymer and use of the polymer or of the hair styling composition for styling hair also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Peter Hoessel, Christian Schade, Cristina Amela, Bianca Seelig, Andrea Tomlinson, Volker Wendel, Rolf Werner, Luis Angel Ibarra
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Publication number: 20140017185Abstract: The invention relates to a conditioner in the form of an optically non-transparent dispersion containing at least one cationic surfactant, a micro emulsion containing bl) at least one alkyl glycoside and/or an alkyl oligoglycoside, b2) at least one cosurfactant which does not fall under the definition of bl), b3) an organic oil phase, and b4) water, at least one fatty alcohol, optionally further surfactants and optionally further cosmetic additives, wherein the sum of all the surfactants present in the conditioner makes up a proportion of at most 10 wt % of the conditioner. The invention also relates to the use and production thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Matthias Hloucha, Jasmin Schorb, Hans-Martin Haake, Werner Seipel, Marc Beuche, Cristina Amela Conesa, Stephane Lacoutiere, Guadalupe Pellon
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Patent number: 7824667Abstract: A process for treating hair involving contacting the hair with a composition containing: (a) a cationic surfactant component comprising: (i) a quaternized fatty acid amidoamine; and (ii) optionally, a non-quaternized fatty acid amidoamine; and (b) optionally, a conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of a fatty alcohol, a fatty alcohol polyglycol ether, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Esther Prat Queralt, Cristina Amela Conesa
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Patent number: 7786319Abstract: A process for preparing esterquats with asymmetric side chains, including the steps of: (a) reacting one or more alkanolamines with a mixture, including: (i) 30:70% b.w. of one or more C6-C10 monocarboxylic acids, and (ii) 70:30% b.w. of one or more C12-C22 monocarboxylic acids, and (b) quaternizing the resulting esters with one or more alkylation agents is provided. A process for preparing esterquats with asymmetric side chains, including the steps of: esterifying a mixture of carboxylic acids with one or more alkanolamines to form a mixture of mono-, di- and trialkanolamine esters, where the mixture of carboxylic acids comprises (i) 30:70% b.w. of one or more C6-C10 monocarboxylic acids, and (ii) 70:30% b.w. of one or more C12-C22 monocarboxylic acids; and quaternizing the esters with one or more alkylation agents is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Joaquin Bigorra Llosas, Ansgar Behler, Cristina Amela Conesa
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Publication number: 20100215596Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous o/w emulsions with the ability to invert into w/o emulsions by introduction of mechanical energy, comprising (a) oil components, (b) w/o emulsifiers, (c) cationic surfactants, (d) actives, and (e) cationic-compatible stabilisers. The emulsions are useful for making cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, particularly sprayable sun care emulsions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: COGNIS IP MANAGEMENT GMBHInventors: Cristina Amela Conesa, Marta Domingo, Marc Beuche
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Publication number: 20080214776Abstract: A process for preparing polymeric esterquats with asymmetric side chains, includes the steps of: (a) reacting one or more alkanolamines with a mixture comprising: (i) one or more C6-C10 monocarboxylic acids; (ii) one or more C12-C22 monocarboxylic acids; and (iii) one or more dicarboxylic acids, to form esters; and (b) quaternizing the esters with one or more alkylation agents is provided. A process for preparing polymeric esterquats with asymmetric side chains, comprising the steps of: esterifying a mixture of carboxylic acids with one or more alkanolamines to form a mixture of mono-, di- and trialkanolamine esters of the mixture of carboxylic acids, wherein the mixture of carboxylic acids comprises: one or more C6-C10 monocarboxylic acids; one or more C12-C22 monocarboxylic acids; and one or more dicarboxylic acids; and quaternizing the esters with alkylation agents is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Joaquin Bigorra Llosas, Ansgar Behler, Cristina Amela Conesa
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Publication number: 20080214850Abstract: A process for preparing esterquats with asymmetric side chains, including the steps of: (a) reacting one or more alkanolamines with a mixture, including: (i) 30:70% b.w. of one or more C6-C10 monocarboxylic acids, and (ii) 70:30% b.w. of one or more C12-C22 monocarboxylic acids, and (b) quaternizing the resulting esters with one or more alkylation agents is provided. A process for preparing esterquats with asymmetric side chains, including the steps of: esterifying a mixture of carboxylic acids with one or more alkanolamines to form a mixture of mono-, di- and trialkanolamine esters, where the mixture of carboxylic acids comprises (i) 30:70% b.w. of one or more C6-C10 monocarboxylic acids, and (ii) 70:30% b.w. of one or more C12-C22 monocarboxylic acids; and quaternizing the esters with one or more alkylation agents is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: JOAQUIN BIGORRA LLOSAS, Ansgar Behler, Cristina Amela Conesa
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Publication number: 20070128144Abstract: An opacifier concentrate including (a) 5 to 50% by weight of a styrene/acrylate copolymer; (b) 3 to 90% by weight of at least one anionic, nonionic, amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactant; and (c) 0 to 10% by weight of an additive, and (d) the remainder up to 100% by weight water. The opacifier concentrate may be incorporated into a cosmetic preparation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Nuria Bonastre Gilabert, Cristina Amela Conesa, Oguz Bayrak, Marc Beuche, Selcuk Denizligil
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Patent number: 6914146Abstract: Methods of improving the stability of a composition containing a long-chain esterquat and methods of improving the microbicidal properties of a cosmetic composition are described wherein a short-chain esterquat having acyl groups derived from a mixture of at least one monocarboxylic acid having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms, and at least one dicarboxylic acid having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms is combined with a cosmetic composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2002Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Cognis Iberia, S.L.Inventors: Esther Prat Queralt, Cristina Amela Conesa
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Publication number: 20040180028Abstract: Methods of improving the stability of a composition containing a long-chain esterquat and methods of improving the microbicidal properties of a cosmetic composition are described wherein a short-chain esterquat having acyl groups derived from a mixture of at least one monocarboxylic acid having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms, and at least one dicarboxylic acid having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms is combined with a cosmetic composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: Esther Prat Queralt, Cristina Amela Conesa
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Publication number: 20040146478Abstract: A process for treating hair involving contacting the hair with a composition containing a surfactant mixture, the surfactant mixture containing: (a) an esterquat; and (b) a fatty acid amidoamine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Esther Prat Queralt, Cristina Amela Conesa
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Publication number: 20040146480Abstract: A process for treating hair involving contacting the hair with a composition containing: (a) a cationic surfactant component comprising: (i) a quaternized fatty acid amidoamine; and (ii) optionally, a non-quaternized fatty acid amidoamine; and (b) optionally, a conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of a fatty alcohol, a fatty alcohol polyglycol ether, and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Esther Prat Queralt, Cristina Amela Conesa
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Publication number: 20040028742Abstract: Thickeners corresponding to the general formula (I):Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Joaquin Bigorra Llosas, Cristina Amela Conesa, Maria Escoda, Rafael Pi Subirana