Patents by Inventor Eric Jude Joffre

Eric Jude Joffre 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: 10806691
    Abstract: A silicone material is provided. The silicone material is an organopolysiloxane or acid-neutralized salt thereof that contains a side-chain bonded hydrophilic group having a tertiary-amine structure and represented by the general formula: —CqH2q—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—N(RQ1)(RQ2) wherein q is a number ranging from 1 to 6, and wherein each of RQ1 and RQ2 is independently a halogen-substituted or non-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group or an alkanol group. At least one of RQ1 and RQ2 has a hydroxyl group, provided the total number of hydroxyl groups in RQ1 and RQ2 is at most three (3). Any of RQ1 and RQ2 does not have a nitrogen atom in the group. The silicone material has a number of beneficial properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignees: DOW SILICONES CORPORATION, DOW TORAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eric Jude Joffre, Lenin James Petroff, Seiki Tamura
  • Publication number: 20190133920
    Abstract: A silicone material is provided. The silicone material is an organopolysiloxane or acid-neutralized salt thereof that contains a side-chain bonded hydrophilic group having a tertiary-amine structure and represented by the general formula: —CqH2q—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—N(RQ1)(RQ2) wherein q is a number ranging from 1 to 6, and wherein each of RQ1 and RQ2 is independently a halogen-substituted or non-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group or an alkanol group. At least one of RQ1 and RQ2 has a hydroxyl group, provided the total number of hydroxyl groups in RQ1 and RQ2 is at most three (3). Any of RQ1 and RQ2 does not have a nitrogen atom in the group. The silicone material has a number of beneficial properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Jude JOFFRE, Lenin James PETROFF, Seiki TAMURA
  • Patent number: 9492369
    Abstract: An emulsion contains a saccharide siloxane copolymer as an emulsifier. The emulsion is useful in formulating personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Cindy Delvalle, Eric Jude Joffre, Concettina Scavuzzo, Simon Toth, Isabelle Van Reeth
  • Patent number: 9192564
    Abstract: A novel saccharide siloxane copolymer is useful in personal care compositions. The saccharide siloxane copolymer may be used as a universal emulsifier to prepare low odor emulsions for personal care applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Cindy Delvalle, Eric Jude Joffre, Concettina Scavuzzo, Simon Toth, Isabelle Van Reeth
  • Patent number: 8968773
    Abstract: The invention provides: a cross-linkable therapeutic composition comprising a) a saccharide-siloxane copolymer; b) a crosslinking agent; c) one or more active/inactive ingredients; and d) optionally, a solvent, or solvent mixture, wherein the saccharide-siloxane copolymer has the following formula: R2aR1(3-a)SiO—[(SiR2R1O)m-(SiR12O)n]y-SiR1(3-a)R2a that is further formulaically defined and wherein the saccharide-siloxane copolymer is a reaction product of a functionalized organosiloxane polymer and at least one hydroxy-functional saccharide such that the organosiloxane component is covalently linked via a linking group to the saccharide component; films; and methods related thereto. The composition has therapeutic properties. The invention also provides articles of manufacture including topical and transdermal agent delivery patches comprising the novel film-forming composition and/or films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Xavier Thomas, Virginie Caprasse, Eric Jude Joffre, Csilla Kollar, David Clayton Gantner, Victor A. Raul
  • Patent number: 8907026
    Abstract: The invention provides a cross-linkable composition comprising a saccharide-siloxane copolymer according to a specified structural formula, a crosslinking agent, and, optionally, solvent. Cross-linked polymeric networks, cured coatings, and articles of manufacture formed from the inventive compositions are also provided, as well as processes and methods of manufacturing the inventive cross-linkable compositions and applications thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Jude Joffre, Joseph C. McAuliffe, Csilla Kollar, Xavier Thomas, David C Gantner
  • Patent number: 8877216
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising at least one saccharide-siloxane copolymer having a saccharide component and an organosiloxane component and linked by a linking group, wherein the saccharide-siloxane copolymer has a specified formula, is provided. The personal care composition is adapted to provide at least one benefit to the at least one portion of the body to which it is applied. Emulsions, methods for preparing emulsions comprising saccharide-siloxane copolymers, and personal care products comprising the personal care compositions and emulsions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Jude Joffre, Bethany K. Johnson, Brian Jeffery Swanton, Michael Stephen Starch
  • Patent number: 8853372
    Abstract: A novel saccharide siloxane copolymer has improved stability in the presence of water as compared to certain previously known saccharide siloxanes. The saccharide siloxane copolymer is useful in personal care compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: James Anderson Beck, Lylenette Canfield, Michael Salvatore Ferritto, Eric Jude Joffre, Mark Keinath, Feifei Lin, Anil Kumar Tomar
  • Publication number: 20130149261
    Abstract: A saccharide siloxane copolymer is useful as an emulsifier. Emulsions prepared with the saccharide siloxane copolymer are useful in personal care products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cindy Delvalle, Eric Jude Joffre, Conecttina Scavuzzo, Simon Toth, Isabelle Van Reeth
  • Publication number: 20130149259
    Abstract: A novel saccharide siloxane copolymer is useful in personal care compositions. The saccharide siloxane copolymer may be used as a universal emulsifier to prepare low odor emulsions for personal care applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cindy Delvalle, Eric Jude Joffre, Concettina Scavuzzo, Simon Toth, Isabelle Van Reeth
  • Publication number: 20130149260
    Abstract: An emulsion contains a saccharide siloxane copolymer as an emulsifier. The emulsion is useful in formulating personal care products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cindy Delvalle, Eric Jude Joffre, Cinecttina Scavuzzo, Simon Toth, Isabelle Van Reeth
  • Publication number: 20130115184
    Abstract: A novel saccharide siloxane copolymer has improved stability in the presence of water as compared to certain previously known saccharide siloxanes. The saccharide siloxane copolymer is useful in personal care compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: James Anderson Beck, Lylenette Canfield, Michael Salvatore Ferritto, Eric Jude Joffre, Mark Keinath, Feifei Lin, Anil Kumar Tomar
  • Publication number: 20130004445
    Abstract: Organosiloxanes containing ester derivatives of ascorbic acid are disclosed having the formula (R3SiO)nR(3-n)Si—X-A wherein R is an alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, n is 1 to 3 inclusive, X is a divalent organic linking group, A is an ester derivative of ascorbic acid. A method of making an organosiloxane containing ester derivatives of ascorbic acid and the products prepared according to the method are also taught. The compounds and compositions of the present disclosure are useful to affect tissue lightening when applied topically to keratinaceous tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: MICHAEL SALVATORE FERRITTO, Eric Jude JOFFRE, Margo L. MCIVOR, Michael Stephen STARCH
  • Patent number: 8278288
    Abstract: Organosiloxanes containing ester derivatives of ascorbic acid are disclosed having the formula (RiSiO)11Ro-Ii)Si—X-A wherein R is an alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, n is 1 to 3 inclusive, X is a divalent organic linking group, A is an ester derivative of ascorbic acid. A method of making an organosiloxane containing ester derivatives of ascorbic acid and the products prepared according to the method arc also taught. The compounds and compositions of the present disclosure are useful to affect tissue lightening when applied topically to keratinaceous tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Salvatore Ferritto, Eric Jude Joffre, Margo L. McIvor, Michael Stephen Starch
  • Patent number: 8247357
    Abstract: A composition includes (i) a matrix, (ii) a filler, and (iii) a filler treating agent; where the filler treating agent comprises a polyorganosiloxane capable of hydrogen bonding. The filler treating agent can be a saccharide-siloxane polymer, an amino-functional polyorganosiloxane, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Jude Joffre, Don Kleyer
  • Patent number: 7834087
    Abstract: Ionically-modified saccharide siloxane copolymers that comprises a reaction product between an ionic monomer or oligomer and a saccharide-siloxane copolymer, wherein the saccharide-siloxane copolymer has a specified formula, are provided. Dispersions, including emulsions, comprising the ionic saccharide-siloxane copolymers, and methods for manufacturing these compositions, dispersions, and emulsions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Jude Joffre, Joseph Charles McAuliffe
  • Publication number: 20100221201
    Abstract: Organosiloxanes containing ester derivatives of ascorbic acid are disclosed having the formula (RiSiO)11Ro-Ii)Si—X-A wherein R is an alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, n is I to 3 inclusive, X is a divalent organic linking group, A is an ester derivative of ascorbic acid. A method of making an organosiloxane containing ester derivatives of ascorbic acid and the products prepared according to the method arc also taught. The compounds and compositions of the present disclosure are useful to affect tissue lightening when applied topically to keratinaceous tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Salvatore Ferritto, Eric Jude Joffre, Margo L. McIvor, Michael Stephen Starch
  • Publication number: 20100105582
    Abstract: A composition includes (i) a matrix, (ii) a filler, and (iii) a filler treating agent; where the filler treating agent comprises a polyorganosiloxane capable of hydrogen bonding. The filler treating agent can be a saccharide-siloxane polymer, an amino-functional polyorganosiloxane, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Eric Jude Joffre, Don Kleyer
  • Publication number: 20090258058
    Abstract: The invention provides: a film-forming composition comprising a) a saccharide-siloxane copolymer; b) a crosslinking agent; c) one or more active/inactive ingredients; and d) optionally, a solvent, or solvent mixture, wherein the saccharide-siloxane copolymer has the following formula: R2aR1(3?a)SiO—[(SiR2R1O)m-(SiR12O)n]y-SiR1(3?a)R2a that is further formulaically defined and wherein the saccharide-siloxane copolymer is a reaction product of a functionalized organosiloxane polymer and at least one hydroxy-functional saccharide such that the organosiloxane component is covalently linked via a linking group to the saccharide component; films; and methods related thereto. The invention also provides articles of manufacture including topical and transdermal agent delivery patches comprising the novel film-forming composition and/or films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xavier Thomas, Virginie Caprasse, Eric Jude Joffre, Csilla Kollar, David Clayton Gantner, Victor A. Raul
  • Publication number: 20080209645
    Abstract: A surface treatment composition comprising at least one saccharide-siloxane copolymer having a saccharide component and an organosiloxane component and linked by a linking group, wherein the saccharide-siloxane copolymer has a specified formula and the surface treatment composition is adapted to provide at least one benefit to a surface to which it is applied, is provided. Dispersions and emulsions comprising the saccharide-siloxane copolymer, and treatment compositions comprising the emulsions and/or dispersions are also provided. The invention further provides methods and articles of manufacture comprising the inventive compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicants: DOW CORNING CORPORATION, GENENCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Fernando Vazquez Carrillo, Michael Costello, Serge Firmin Alain Creutz, Lorry Deklippel, Benoit Henault, Eric Jude Joffre, Joseph Charles McAuliffe, Virginia Kay O'Neil, Christel Simon