Patents by Inventor David W. Cannell

David W. Cannell 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).

  • Compositions comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one reducing agent, and methods for relaxing hair
    Patent number: 7195755
    Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for lanthionizing keratinous fibers to achieve relaxation of said keratinous fibers comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one reducing agent chosen from thiols, sulfites, and derivatives thereof, and heating the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell
  • Compositions comprising at least one silicone compound and at least one amine compound, and methods for using the same
    Patent number: 7122174
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, and kits for caring for, treating, conditioning or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one silicone compound comprising at least one carboxylic acid group compound and at least one amine compound comprising at least two amino groups, wherein the amino groups are identical or different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Hitendra Mathur, David W. Cannell
  • Hair relaxer compositions comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one activating agent, and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 7118736
    Abstract: A composition for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one hydroxide compound, with the proviso that said at least one hydroxide compound is not sodium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide; and at least one activating agent chosen from cysteine-based compounds; and methods and kits for use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: David W. Cannell, Hitendra Mathur, Nghi Van Nguyen
  • Use of plant extracts in a cosmetic composition to protect keratinous fibers
    Patent number: 6861077
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of protecting keratinous fiber from extrinsic damage, e.g., protein loss caused by exposure to heat, chemicals, etc., comprising the application of a composition comprising at least one plant extract. The invention also contemplates a method of improving combability and/or a method of improving curl formation of keratinous fibers. In another embodiment, the invention is drawn to a composition for the treatment or protection of keratinous fiber comprising willowherb extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: David W. Cannell, Natalya Fadeeva, Hitendra Mathur, Nghi Van Nguyen
  • Heat activated durable styling compositions comprising C1 to C22 substituted C3-C5 monosaccharides and methods for same
    Publication number: 20040247553
    Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for durable non-permanent shaping of at least one keratinous fiber or for durable retention of a non-permanent shape of at least one keratinous fiber comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one compound chosen from C3 to C5 monosaccharides substituted with at least one C1 to C22 carbon chain, and heating the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: L'OREAL S.A
    Inventors: David W. Cannell, Nghi Van Nguyen
  • Heat activated durable styling compositions comprising C1 to C22 Substituted C3-C5 monosaccharides and methods for same
    Patent number: 6800302
    Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for durable non-permanent shaping of at least one keratinous fiber or for durable retention of a non-permanent shape of at least one keratinous fiber comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one compound chosen from C3 to C5 monosaccharides substituted with at least one C1 to C22 carbon chain, and heating the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: David W. Cannell, Nghi Van Nguyen
  • Hair relaxer compositions with a visual indicator
    Patent number: 6800277
    Abstract: A method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of said keratin fibers and multicomponent kits for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratin fibers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal, S.A.
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell
  • Hair relaxer compositions utilizing cation exchange compositions
    Patent number: 6792954
    Abstract: A composition for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one multivalent metal hydroxide and at least one cation exchange composition. The invention is also drawn to a method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: David W. Cannell, Nghi Van Nguyen
  • Compositions comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent, and methods for using the same
    Patent number: 6782895
    Abstract: A composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent effective for dissociating the at least one hydroxide compound in sufficient quantity to effect lanthionization of keratin fibers. The at least one complexing agent is chosen from compounds comprising at least one group of formula (I) and salts thereof. Also disclosed is a method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers and a multicompartment kit comprising an activating composition and at least one hydroxide compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal, S.A.
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell
  • Heat activated durable styling compositions comprising aminated C5 to C7 saccharide unit and methods for same
    Publication number: 20040166126
    Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for durable non-permanent shaping of at least one keratinous fiber or for durable retention of a non-permanent shape of at least one keratinous fiber comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one compound comprising at least one C5 to C7 saccharide unit substituted with at least one amino group, and heating the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: David W. Cannell, Nghi Van Nguyen
  • Compositions comprising at least one silicone compound and at least one amine compound, and methods for using the same
    Publication number: 20040062737
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, and kits for caring for, treating, conditioning or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one silicone compound comprising at least one carboxylic acid group compound and at least one amine compound comprising at least two amino groups, wherein the amino groups are identical or different.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Hitendra Mathur, David W. Cannell
  • Compositions comprising at least one silicone phosphate compound and at least one amine compound, and methods for using the same
    Publication number: 20040063592
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, and kits for caring for, treating, conditioning or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one silicone compound comprising at least one phosphate group compound and at least one amine compound comprising greater than three amino groups, wherein the amino groups are identical or different.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Hitendra Mathur, David W. Cannell
  • Hair relaxer compositions with a visual indicator
    Publication number: 20040005284
    Abstract: A method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of said keratin fibers and multicomponent kits for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratin fibers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell
  • Methods for protecting keratinous fibers comprising applying compositions comprising at least one silicone and at least one film forming polymer
    Publication number: 20030165453
    Abstract: Methods and kits for protecting at least one keratinous fiber, including human keratinous fibers, comprising applying to the at least one keratinous fiber a composition comprising at least one silicone and at least one film forming polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Hitendra Mathur, David W. Cannell
  • Compositions comprising at least one C1 to C22 substituted C3 to C5 monosaccharide, and their use for the protection title and/or repair of keratinous fibers
    Publication number: 20030091525
    Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for protecting keratinous fibers from extrinsic damage or repairing keratinous fibers damaged by extrinsic conditions by applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one compound chosen from C3 to C5 monosaccharides substituted with at least one C1 to C22 carbon chain, and heating the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Cannell, Natalya Fadeeva, Nghi Van Nguyen
  • Hair relaxer compositions utilizing complexing agent activators
    Patent number: 6562327
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one multivalent metal hydroxide and at least one complexing agent effective for dissociating said at least one multivalent metal hydroxide in sufficient quantity to effect lanthionization of said keratin fibers. In one embodiment, the complex that is formed between the complexing agent and a metal ion from the multivalent metal hydroxide is soluble in water. The invention is also drawn to a method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell
  • Compositions and methods for treating hair and skin using aqueous delivery systems
    Patent number: 6558697
    Abstract: Compositions containing at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution; at least one amphoteric surfactant; and at least one nonionic surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of the phospholipid; where the phospholipid and surfactants are present in a combined amount sufficient to allow at least one water-insoluble ingredient selected from waxes and unneutralized and partially neutralized water-insoluble polymers, resins, and latexes to be incorporated into an aqueous solution. A delivery system containing the composition and methods for styling hair and for treating keratinous substances are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: David W. Cannell, Hitrendra Mathur, Nghi Nguyen, Cynthia Espino
  • Methods for relaxing and re-waving hair comprising at least one reducing agent and at least one hydroxide compound
    Publication number: 20030079300
    Abstract: Methods and kits for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratin fibers, and methods and kits for re-waving keratin fibers comprising applying to keratin fibers a pretreatment composition comprising at least one reducing agent chosen from thiols, sulfites, and derivatives thereof, applying to the pretreated keratin fibers a composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound, and heating the keratin fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Cannell, Nghi Van Nguyen
  • Compositions comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent, and methods for using the same
    Publication number: 20030079299
    Abstract: A composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent effective for dissociating the at least one hydroxide compound in sufficient quantity to effect lanthionization of keratin fibers. The at least one complexing agent is chosen from compounds comprising at least one group of formula (I) and salts thereof. Also disclosed is a method for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers and a multicompartment kit comprising an activating composition and at least one hydroxide compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell
  • Compositions comprising at least one aminated C5-C7 saccharide unit, and their use for the protection and/or repair of keratinous fibers
    Publication number: 20030053977
    Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for protecting keratinous fibers from extrinsic damage or repairing keratinous fibers damaged by extrinsic conditions by applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one compound comprising at least one C5 to C7 saccharide unit substituted with at least one amino group and derivatives thereof, and heating the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Cannell, Natalya Fadeeva, Nghi Van Nguyen