Patents by Inventor Cynthia Chong Espino
Cynthia Chong Espino 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: 10265551Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) from about greater than 0% to about 50% of at least one protein denaturant; and (iii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Katherine Natalie Barger, Cynthia Chong Espino, David W. Cannell
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Patent number: 9211424Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one weak non-hydroxide base; and (ii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Sawa Hashimoto
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Patent number: 8648023Abstract: A process for inhibiting dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing involving contacting the dyed hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; and (c) optionally, at least one surfactant, and wherein (a) is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to inhibit the dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: L'OréalInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger
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Patent number: 8603448Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one weak non-hydroxide base; and (ii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Sawa Hashimoto
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Patent number: 8524206Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound comprising at least two amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: L'OrealInventors: David W. Cannell, Sawa Hashimoto, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger, Nghi Van Nguyen
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Publication number: 20130074862Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) pre-alkalizing the hair by contacting it with an alkaline composition having a pH of from about 8.0 to about 10.5 to form pre-alkalized hair; (b) optionally, rinsing the alkaline composition from the pre-alkalized hair; (c) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one weak non-hydroxide base; and (ii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (d) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (e) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (f) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (g) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: L'OREALInventors: David W. CANNELL, Cynthia Chong ESPINO, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Gilles GENAIN
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Publication number: 20120269756Abstract: A process for inhibiting dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing involving contacting the dyed hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; and (c) optionally, at least one surfactant, and wherein (a) is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to inhibit the dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: L'ORÉALInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger
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Patent number: 8236743Abstract: A process for inhibiting dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing involving contacting the dyed hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; and (c) optionally, at least one surfactant, and wherein (a) is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to inhibit the dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: L'OréalInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger
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Publication number: 20120141403Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: L'OREALInventors: David W. Cannell, Sawa Hashimoto, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger, Lydia Lanzetta, Nghi Van Nguyen
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Publication number: 20120141404Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: L'OREALInventors: David W. Cannell, Sawa Hashimoto, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger, Lydia Lanzetta, Nghi Van Nguyen
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Publication number: 20120141405Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound comprising at least two amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: L'OREALInventors: David W. Cannell, Sawa Hashimoto, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger, Nghi Van Nguyen
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Publication number: 20120132224Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one weak non-hydroxide base; and (ii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Sawa Hashimoto
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Patent number: 8128915Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: L'OréalInventors: David W. Cannell, Sawa Hashimoto, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger, Lydia Lanzetta, Nghi Van Nguyen
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Patent number: 8128917Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound comprising at least two amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: L'oréalInventors: David W. Cannell, Sawa Hashimoto, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger, Nghi Van Nguyen
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Patent number: 8128916Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a carrier composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition, when combined with an aqueous phase, forms an aqueous delivery system which is both stable, and clear to slightly hazy/limpid in appearance.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: L'OréalInventors: David W. Cannell, Sawa Hashimoto, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger, Lydia Lanzetta, Nghi Van Nguyen
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Publication number: 20110052520Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) from about greater than 0% to about 50% of at least one protein denaturant; and (iii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and(e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: L'OrealInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, katherine natalie Barger, Cynthia Chong Espino, David W. Cannell
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Publication number: 20100233113Abstract: A process for inhibiting dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing involving contacting the dyed hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; and (c) optionally, at least one surfactant, and wherein (a) is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to inhibit the dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: L'ORÉALInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger
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Patent number: 7727288Abstract: A process for styling dyed hair fibers in a manner which inhibits subsequent color loss during shampooing involving contacting the dyed hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; (c) at least one film-forming polymer; and (d) optionally, at least one surfactant, and wherein (a) is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to inhibit color loss during shampooing.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Sawa Hashimoto
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Patent number: 7608569Abstract: A process for inhibiting hair fibers from becoming frizzy, involving contacting the hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; (c) optionally, at least one surfactant; and (d) optionally, at least one film-forming polymer, and wherein (a) is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to inhibit dyed hair fibers from losing their color, as well as inhibit hair fibers, in general, from appearing frizzy.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: L'OréalInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Sawa Hashimoto, Katherine Natalie Barger
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Patent number: 7449029Abstract: A composition, kit and process for dyeing hair fibers in a manner which inhibits color loss during subsequent shampooing involving contacting the hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; and (c) at least one dye component chosen from a direct dye and an oxidation dye, and wherein the dyed hair fibers inhibit color loss resulting from subsequent shampooing of the dyed hair fibers.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger