Patents by Inventor Nghi Van Nguyen

Nghi Van Nguyen 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 AND METHODS FOR TREATING HAIR
    Publication number: 20150004124
    Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising at least two latex polyurethane polymers, wherein at least one latex polyurethane polymer is a film-forming polymer, and at least one component chosen from coalescing agents and plasticizers. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Jean-Thierry SIMONNET
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HAIR
    Publication number: 20150004116
    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, and at least one component chosen from thickening agents. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Jean-Thierry SIMONNET
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HAIR
    Publication number: 20150004120
    Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling compositions comprising a combination of hybrid and simple latex polymers, wherein at least one simple 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: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Jean-Thierry SIMONNET
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HAIR
    Publication number: 20150004122
    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, and at least one component chosen from coalescing agents and plasticizers. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Jean-Thierry SIMONNET
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HAIR
    Publication number: 20150004121
    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, and at least one component chosen from coalescing agents and plasticizers. Methods of styling the hair are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, Jean-Thierry SIMONNET
  • Compositions containing a fatty quaternary amine, a nonionic surfactant, and a carboxylate compound for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates
    Patent number: 8802071
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Siliu Tan, Nghi Van Nguyen, Sawa Hashimoto
  • Compositions containing a phospholipid, a nonionic surfactant, and a carboxylate compound for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates
    Patent number: 8802069
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Siliu Tan, Nghi Van Nguyen, Sawa Hashimoto
  • Compositions containing a phospholipid, a nonionic surfactant, and an anionic silicone for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates
    Patent number: 8802070
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Siliu Tan, Nghi Van Nguyen, Sawa Hashimoto
  • Compositions containing a fatty quaternary amine, a nonionic surfactant, and an anionic silicone for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates
    Patent number: 8795645
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Siliu Tan, Nghi Van Nguyen, Sawa Hashimoto
  • Compositions containing a phospholipid, a nonionic surfactant, and a phosphate ester for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates
    Patent number: 8795644
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Siliu Tan, Nghi Van Nguyen, Sawa Hashimoto
  • Compositions containing a fatty quaternary amine, a nonionic surfactant, and a phosphate ester for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates
    Patent number: 8758735
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: L'oreal
    Inventors: Siliu Tan, Nghi Van Nguyen, Sawa Hashimoto
  • Aqueous fatty monoamine-containing systems for water-insoluble materials
    Patent number: 8728452
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to an aqueous composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one water-insoluble material, and wherein the composition is homogeneous and clear to substantially clear in appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: David W. Cannell, Hashimoto Sawa, Nghi Van Nguyen
  • Compositions and methods for treating keratinous substrates
    Patent number: 8658140
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions and methods of using the compositions to treat keratinous substrates. The compositions provide a water resistant and non-transferable protective barrier on the substrate. The compositions contain at least one polyamine, at least one acid, at least one water-insoluble ingredient, solvent and optionally at least one auxiliary ingredient. The methods for treating keratinous substrates involve contacting the keratinous substrates with the compositions of the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Sawa Hashimoto, Cynthia Espino
  • Process for inhibiting dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing
    Patent number: 8648023
    Abstract: A process for inhibiting dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing involving contacting the dyed hair fibers with a composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound having at least two amino groups; (b) at least one anionic silicone; and (c) optionally, at least one surfactant, and wherein (a) is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to inhibit the dyed hair fibers from losing their color during shampooing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oréal
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Katherine Natalie Barger
  • Clear carrier compositions for lipophilic compounds, and method of treating keratinous substrates using such compositions
    Patent number: 8637489
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (a) at least one alkoxylated silicone acid; (b) at least one amino compound chosen from polyamines, alkoxylated polyamines, alkyl monoamines, alkoxylated monoamines and mixtures thereof; (c) at least one lipophilic compound; and (d) at least one solvent comprising water. Such a composition is clear in appearance, and stable. The present invention also relates to a method of making such a clear composition, and to a method of cosmetic treatment of a keratinous substrate using such a composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Sawa Hashimoto, David W. Cannell
  • Use of a non-hydroxide base with heat for relaxing or straightening hair
    Patent number: 8603448
    Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one weak non-hydroxide base; and (ii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Sawa Hashimoto
  • Clear carrier compositions for lipophilic compounds, and method of treating keratinous substrates using such compositions
    Patent number: 8597668
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (a) at least one alkoxylated polyamine; (b) at least one organic acid chosen from alkyl acids, alkoxylated monoacids, and mixtures thereof; (c) at least one lipophilic compound; and (d) at least one solvent comprising water. Such a composition is clear in appearance, and stable. The present invention also relates to a method of making such a clear composition, and to a method of cosmetic treatment of a keratinous substrate using such a composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Sawa Hashimoto, David W. Cannell
  • WATER RESISTANT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A LACTONE COMPOUND AND AN ALKOXYSILANE
    Publication number: 20130272979
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one alkoxysilane having at least one amino substituent; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: L'ORÉAL S.A.
    Inventors: Nghi Van NGUYEN, Gregory Shmuylovich, Catherine Chiou
  • WATER RESISTANT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUND AND A COMPOUND HAVING A FUNCTIONAL GROUP CHOSEN FROM AN AMINO GROUP AND A HYDROXYL GROUP
    Publication number: 20130272981
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one heterocyclic compound chosen from thiolactone compounds and their thiocarbonyl analogs, and lactam compounds and their thiocarbonyl analogs; and at least one compound having a functional group chosen from an amino group and a hydroxyl group; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi Van NGUYEN, Gregory SHMUYLOVICH, Catherine CHIOU
  • WATER RESISTANT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING LACTONE COMPOUND AND A HYDROXY COMPOUND
    Publication number: 20130272976
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one hydroxy compound; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto the keratinous substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: L'ORÉAL S.A.
    Inventors: Nghi Van NGUYEN, Gregory Shmuylovich, Catherine Chiou