Patents by Inventor Jim Singer

Jim Singer 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).

  • Publication number: 20200069557
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, systems and methods for treating keratinous fibers such as hair. The compositions and systems comprise an oxazoline functionalized polymer and a carboxyl group-containing polymer. The compositions and methods are employed to improve the quality of the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, XianZhi ZHOU, Jennifer HAGHPANAH, Charles SHAW
  • Publication number: 20200069559
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, systems and methods for treating keratinous fibers such as hair. The compositions and systems comprise an oxazoline functionalized polymer and a compound having at least one nucleophilic site capable of reacting with the at least one oxazoline functionalized compound and chosen from hydroxyl group-containing compounds, thiol group-containing compounds, and a mixture thereof. The compositions and methods are employed to improve the quality of the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, XianZhi ZHOU, Jennifer HAGHPANAH, Charles SHAW
  • Publication number: 20200069555
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, systems and methods for treating keratinous fibers such as hair. The compositions and systems comprise an oxazoline functionalized polymer and a polyamine compound. The compositions and methods are employed to improve the quality of the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Jim Singer, XianZhi Zhou, Jennifer Haghpanah, Charles Shaw
  • Publication number: 20200069556
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, systems and methods for treating keratinous fibers such as hair. The compositions and systems comprise an oxazoline functionalized polymer and an amino silicone compound. The compositions and methods are employed to improve the quality of the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, XianZhi ZHOU, Jennifer HAGHPANAH, Charles SHAW
  • Patent number: 10426716
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The compositions are hair coloring compositions that employ divalent metal salts of inorganic acids, monovalent or divalent metal salts of organic acids and colorants. Methods are described wherein hair is contacted with the compositions of the present disclosure, resulting in improved artificial color deposition, as well as improved quality and durability of the color in artificially colored hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Andrea Elsen, Nghi Van Nguyen, Jim Singer
  • Patent number: 10398635
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair coloring agents and compositions, and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The compositions employ divalent metal salts of inorganic acids, monovalent or divalent metal salts of organic acids, antioxidants, and colorants. Methods are described wherein hair is contacted with the compositions of the present disclosure, resulting in improved artificial color deposition, as well as improved quality and durability of the color in artificially colored hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Andrea Elsen-Wahrer, Jim Singer, Jeffrey Wang, Lisa Jablonski, Martin Asare
  • Patent number: 10383810
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for inhibiting color fading in hair and for improving the color durability and stability of artificial color of hair. The methods entail forming a layer-by-layer (LbL) film on hair, and optionally forming a cationic surface layer on the LbL film. The LbL film is formed by applying a cationic polymer layer on the hair and subsequently applying an anionic polymer layer on the cationic polymer layer. Multiple cationic polymer layers and anionic polymer layers can sequentially be added as desired. Finally, the LbL film may comprise a cationic surface layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Daniella Gonzalez-Toro, Jim Singer
  • Patent number: 10363208
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The methods employ pre-color treatments containing divalent metal salts of inorganic acids and monovalent or divalent metal salts of organic acids (treatments to the hair prior to artificial coloring of hair) and optionally, post-color treatments containing silane compounds (treatments to the hair after artificial coloring of hair).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Andrea Elsen, Nghi Van Nguyen, Jim Singer, Daniella Gonzalez-Toro, Martin Asare
  • Patent number: 10357668
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for inhibiting color fading in hair and for improving the color durability and stability of artificial color of hair. The methods entail forming a layer-by-layer (LbL) film on hair, and optionally forming a cationic surface layer on the LbL film. The LbL film is formed by applying a cationic silane layer on the hair and subsequently applying an anionic polymer layer on the cationic silane. Multiple cationic silane layers and anionic polymer layers can sequentially be added as desired. Finally, the LbL film may comprise a cationic surface layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Daniella Gonzalez-Toro, Jim Singer
  • Patent number: 10328009
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The methods employ pre-color treatments containing divalent metal salts of inorganic acids; monovalent or divalent metal salts of organic acids; and antioxidants, wherein the pre-color treatments are applied to hair prior to artificially coloring hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Andrea Elsen-Wahrer, Jim Singer
  • Publication number: 20190117549
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to methods and kits for artificially coloring hair and improving the durability of the artificially colored hair. The methods include: (I) combining an antioxidant booster composition, a hair coloring base composition, and a developer composition to form an antioxidant-enriched hair coloring composition within 2 hours of application to the hair; (II) applying the antioxidant enriched hair coloring composition to the hair and allowing the antioxidant enriched hair coloring composition to remain on the hair for a period of time; and (III) rinsing the antioxidant enriched hair coloring composition from the hair. The antioxidant booster composition can be included in a kit with a hair coloring base composition and/or a developer composition, wherein the antioxidant booster composition, the coloring base composition, and the developer composition are separately contained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Michael DEGEORGE, Minnie CHAN, Jim SINGER, Daniella GONZALEZ-TORO, Jeffrey WANG, Lisa JABLONSKI, Martin ASARE
  • Publication number: 20190060196
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The methods employ pre-color treatments containing divalent metal salts of inorganic acids and monovalent or divalent metal salts of organic acids (treatments to the hair prior to artificial coloring of hair) and optionally, post-color treatments containing silane compounds (treatments to the hair after artificial coloring of hair).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Andrea ELSEN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Daniella GONZALEZ-TORO, Martin ASARE
  • Publication number: 20190060195
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the quality and durability of color in artificially colored hair. The compositions are hair coloring compositions that employ divalent metal salts of inorganic acids, monovalent or divalent metal salts of organic acids and colorants. Methods are described wherein hair is contacted with the compositions of the present disclosure, resulting in improved artificial color deposition, as well as improved quality and durability of the color in artificially colored hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Andrea ELSEN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER
  • Publication number: 20190000746
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair styling compositions and products comprising the hair styling compositions. The hair styling compositions include: one or more soft latex film-forming polymers having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than 35° C. or less; one or more hard latex film-forming polymers having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 35° C. or more; less than 15 wt. % of water; and at least 80 wt. % of one or more organic solvents, wherein the composition has a shear viscosity of up to about 70 cP at 23° C. The compositions may further comprise one or more propellants, and are useful in products such as aerosol hair sprays, pump hair sprays, hair mousses, hair foams, hair gels, etc. The disclosure further relates to methods for styling the hair using the compositions and products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Nghi NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Xian Zhi ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20180280286
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and processes for treating keratinous materials, in particular for altering the color of hair as in hair coloration, hair color lightening or removal, and treatment of artificially colored hair, wherein the composition can include at least one antioxidant, applied separately or combined or combinable with one or more components of a color altering system in amounts sufficient to confer protection when the treatment composition is applied to keratinous material and thereby enhance and protect one or more sensorial features, and preserve the mechanical properties and native amino acid structure of the keratinous material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Andrea ELSEN-WAHRER, Jim SINGER, Paul BONVALLET, Zhi PAN
  • Publication number: 20180185266
    Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer. The composition is capable of forming a film having certain properties on a substrate. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Jean-Thierry SIMONNET
  • Publication number: 20180185262
    Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex acrylate polymers, wherein at least one latex acrylate polymer is a film-forming polymer. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Jean-Thierry SIMONNET
  • Patent number: 10004673
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair care compositions such as hair restructuring compositions comprising a combination of restructuring components. The compositions are unique because they dramatically improve the quality and durability of hair, especially chemically treated hair. Typically, the compositions include: (a) one or more amines selected from the group consisting of diamines, polyamines, alkylamines, alkanolamines, and mixtures thereof; (b) one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids of formula (I): wherein R1 is a linear or branched C2-C10 alkenyl group; R2 is a linear or branched C1-C10 alkyl group; and R3 is (meth)acryloyloxy; and (c) a cosmetically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Andrea Elsen-Wahrer, Jim Singer
  • Publication number: 20180153790
    Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polymers chosen from acrylate and polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polymer is a film-forming polymer. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Jean-Thierry SIMONNET
  • Publication number: 20180140531
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair care compositions for chemically treating hair, to kits comprising the compositions, and to methods for treating hair with the compositions. The compositions include one or more polymeric acid compounds and/or polymeric acid anhydride compounds in addition to one or more active agents for chemically treating the hair. Additionally, the compositions can optionally include one or more non-polymeric, mono-, di-, and/or tri-carboxylic acids and/or one or more mono- and/or di-amines and/or polyamines. Hair treated with the compositions exhibits improved softness, smoothness, and discipline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Jim Singer, Andrea Elsen