Patents by Inventor Diana Sheila Cox

Diana Sheila Cox 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).

  • Patent number: 12246081
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a deodorant composition comprising an oxazolidine- or, a thiazolidine-carboxylic acid compound, a cosmetic carrier and optionally a fragrance. The invention also relates to a manufacturing process for the deodorant composition, a method of treating malodour and a method of screening deodorant actives as well as inhibiting a Staphylococcus hominis C-S ?-lyase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Diana Sheila Cox, Alexander Gordon James, Mrinalini Jayant Puranik, David William Thornthwaite, Jason Richard Williams
  • Publication number: 20200383891
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a deodorant composition comprising an oxazolidine- or, a thiazolidine-carboxylic acid compound, a cosmetic carrier and optionally a fragrance. The invention also relates to a manufacturing process for the deodorant composition, a method of treating malodour and a method of screening deodorant actives as well as inhibiting a Staphylococcus hominis C-S ?-lyase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Diana Sheila Cox, Alexander Gordon JAMES, Mrinalini Jayant PURANIK, David William THORNTHWAITE, Jason Richard WILLIAMS
  • Patent number: 10722435
    Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising ethylhexylglycerol, triethyl citrate and BHT, wherein the ratio of ethylhexylglycerol to triethyl citrate is from 1:6 to 1:1 by weight and wherein the ratio of BHT to the sum of ethylhexylglycerol and triethyl citrate is from 1:40 to 1:5 by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Diana Sheila Cox, Alexander Gordon James, Louise Ombler McMaster, Joy Rachel McWalter
  • Publication number: 20190125640
    Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising ethylhexylglycerol, triethyl citrate and BHT, wherein the ratio of ethylhexylglycerol to triethyl citrate is from 1:6 to 1:1 by weight and wherein the ratio of BHT to the sum of ethylhexylglycerol and triethyl citrate is from 1:40 to 1:5 by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Diana Sheila Cox, Alexander Gordon James, Louise Ombler McMaster, Joy Rachel McWalter
  • Patent number: 7510704
    Abstract: This invention concerns cosmetic compositions and methods involving 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol as an active ingredient. This material is shown to be an extremely effective sub-lethal inhibitor of the metabolism of selected corynebacteria and to give significant deodorancy benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Diana Sheila Cox, Alexander Gordon James, David Taylor
  • Publication number: 20040180012
    Abstract: This invention concerns cosmetic compositions and methods involving 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol as an active ingredient. This material is shown to be an extremely effective sub-lethal inhibitor of the metabolism of selected corynebacteria and to give significant deodorancy benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Diana Sheila Cox, Alexander Gordon James, David Taylor