Patents by Inventor Kevin F. Gallagher

Kevin F. Gallagher 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).

  • Fatty alkoxylate esters of aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids
    Patent number: 5693316
    Abstract: Fatty alkoxylate esters consisting of diesters of aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acids, formed by reacting the acid with a stoichiometric excess of one or more polyalkoxylated fatty alcohols having fatty moieties containing from 14 to 22 carbon atoms. Non-aqueous compositions for topical application are also disclosed including one or more active ingredients, and an emollient agent of the fatty alkoxylate esters of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Croda, Inc.
    Inventors: Abel G. Pereira, Kevin F. Gallagher, Phillip G. Abend, John C. Carson, Jr.
  • Substantive water-soluble cationic UV-absorbing compounds
    Patent number: 5633403
    Abstract: Substantive UV-absorbing cinnamido amine cationic quaternary salts are disclosed. Detergent and household cleaning product compositions and hair and skin personal care product compositions, as well as sunscreen and tanning lotion compositions, containing the compounds of the present invention are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignee: Croda, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin F. Gallagher, Abel G. Pereira
  • Substantive water-soluble cationic UV-absorbing compounds
    Patent number: 5601811
    Abstract: Substantive UV-absorbing cinnamido amine cationic quaternary salts are disclosed. Detergent and household cleaning product compositions and hair and skin personal care product compositions, as well as sunscreen and tanning lotion compositions, containing the compounds of the present invention are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Croda, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin F. Gallagher, Abel G. Pereira
  • Fatty alkoxylate esters of aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids
    Patent number: 5597555
    Abstract: Fatty alkoxylate esters consisting of diesters of aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acids, formed by reacting the acid with a stoichiometric excess of one or more polyalkoxylated fatty alcohols having fatty moieties containing from 14 to 22 carbon atoms. Non-aqueous compositions for topical application are also disclosed including one or more active ingredients, and an emollient agent of the fatty alkoxylate esters of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Croda, Inc.
    Inventors: Abel G. Pereira, Kevin F. Gallagher, Phillip G. Abend, John C. Carson, Jr.
  • Non-aqueous emollient compositions for topical application
    Patent number: 5455025
    Abstract: Non-aqueous compositions for topical application comprising one or more active ingredients and a fatty alkoxylate ester emollient agent comprising a diester or triester of an aliphatic or aromatic tricarboxylic acid formed by reacting the acid with a stoichiometric excess of one or more polyalkoxylated fatty alcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Assignee: Croda, Inc.
    Inventors: Abel G. Pereira, Kevin F. Gallagher, Phillip G. Abend, John C. Carson, Jr.
  • Fatty alkoxylate esters of aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic and tricarboxylic acids as emollients
    Patent number: 5302377
    Abstract: Fatty alkoxylate esters which are diesters or triesters of an aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acid formed by reacting the acid with a stoichiometric excess of one or more polyalkoxylated fatty alcohols. Compositions for topical application are also disclosed including one or more active ingredients, water and an emollient agent of the fatty alkoxylate esters of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Croda, Inc.
    Inventors: Abel G. Pereira, Kevin F. Gallagher, Phillip G. Abend, John C. Carson, Jr.
  • Thickening agents for topical preparations
    Patent number: 5192462
    Abstract: A thickening agent based upon a polyether ester compound having the formula: ##STR1## Wherein: R.sub.1 is H or ##STR2## R.sub.2 is a hydrocarbon chain having greater than 5 carbon atoms; and (W+X+Y+Z) is greater than 60.The thickening agents are useful in formulating various topical preparations, for example, shampoos, sunscreen lotions, cosmetics and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Assignee: Croda Inc.
    Inventors: Guy J. Gloor, Kevin F. Gallagher, Abel G. Pereira