Patents by Inventor Paul Damien Price

Paul Damien Price 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: 20230338256
    Abstract: A composition provides superior deposition of benefit agent to hair, said composition comprising: (i) 0.01 to 10 wt % of a linear cationic conditioning primary surfactant; selected from structure 1 and mixtures thereof: Structure 1 wherein: R1 comprises a linear alkyl chain having a carbon-carbon chain length of from C16 to C24, preferably C18 to C22; R2 comprises a proton or a linear alkyl chain having a carbon-carbon chain length of from C1 to C4, preferably C1 to C2 or a benzyl group; and X is an organic or inorganic anion; (ii) 0.1 to 10 wt % of a linear fatty material; (iii) a particulate benefit agent selected from conditioning actives and mixtures thereof; (iv) 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Jonathan BARFOOT, Michael James COOKE, Cesar Ernesto MENDOZA FERNANDEZ, Paul Damien PRICE
  • Publication number: 20230277436
    Abstract: Improved particulate benefit agent deposition onto hair is achieved with a corn position comprising: (i) a linear, cationic conditioning surfactant; (ii) a linear fatty material; (iii) a particulate benefit agent (iv) a branched cationic co-surfactant, selected from structure 1, wherein the molar ratio of branched cationic co-surfactant (iv) to linear cationic surfactant (i) is in the range of from 1:20 to 1:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Jonathan BARFOOT, Michael James COOKE, Cesar Ernesto MENDOZA FERNANDEZ, Paul Damien PRICE
  • Publication number: 20230255867
    Abstract: A conditioning composition provides superior deposition of benefit agent to hair, said composition comprising: (i) 0.01 to 10 wt % of a linear cationic conditioning primary surfactant; selected from structure 1 and mixtures thereof: (ii) 0.1 to 10 wt % of a linear fatty material; (iii) a particulate benefit agent selected from conditioning actives and mixtures thereof; (iv) 0.01 to 5 wt %, of a linear cationic co-surfactant, selected from structure 2 and mixtures thereof; and wherein the molar ratio of linear cationic co-surfactant (iv) to linear cationic conditioning primary surfactant (i) is in the range of from 1:20 to 1:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Jonathan BARFOOT, Michael James COOKE, Cesar Ernesto MENDOZA FERNANDEZ, Paul Damien PRICE
  • Publication number: 20230225950
    Abstract: A conditioning composition results in improved particulate benefit agent deposition on to hair, said composition comprising: (i) 0.01 to 10 wt % of a linear cationic conditioning primary surfactant; selected from structure 1 and mixtures thereof; (ii) 0.1 to 10 wt % of a linear fatty material; (iii) a particulate benefit agent selected from conditioning actives and mixtures thereof; (iv) 0.01 to 5 wt % of a linear di-alkyl cationic co-surfactant, selected from structure 2 and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Jonathan BARFOOT, Michael James COOKE, Cesar Ernesto MENDOZA FERNANDEZ, Paul Damien PRICE
  • Publication number: 20230225957
    Abstract: A composition provides superior deposition of benefit agent to hair, said composition comprising: (i) 0.01 to 10 wt % of a linear cationic conditioning primary surfactant; selected from structure 1 and mixtures thereof: Structure 1 wherein: R1 comprises a linear alkyl chain having a carbon-carbon chain length of from C16 to C24, preferably C18 to C22; 10. R2 comprises a proton or a linear alkyl chain having a carbon-carbon chain length of from C1 to C4, preferably C1 to C2 or a benzyl group; and X is an organic or inorganic anion; (ii) 0.1 to 10 wt % of a linear fatty material; 15 (iii) a particulate benefit agent selected from conditioning actives and mixtures thereof; (iv) 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Jonathan BARFOOT, Michael James COOKE, Cesar Ernesto MENDOZA FERNANDEZ, Paul Damien PRICE
  • Publication number: 20230210740
    Abstract: A conditioning composition provides superior deposition of benefit agent to hair, said composition comprising: (i) 0.01 to 10 wt % of a linear cationic conditioning primary surfactant; selected from structure 1 and mixtures thereof: Structure 1 (ii) 0.1 to 10 wt % of a linear fatty material; (iii) a particulate benefit Structure 1 (iv) 0.01 to 5 wt %, of a linear cationic co-surfactant, selected from structure 2 and Structure 2 mixtures thereof Structure 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Jonathan BARFOOT, Michael James COOKE, Cesar Ernesto MENDOZA FERNANDEZ, Paul Damien PRICE
  • Publication number: 20220071876
    Abstract: A composition comprising: (i) 0.01 to 10 wt % of a linear, cationic conditioning surfactant; (ii) 0.1 to 10 wt % of a linear fatty material; (iii) a particulate benefit agent selected from conditioning actives, scalp actives, encapsulated fragrance, emulsified fragrance, and mixtures thereof; (iv) 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Jonathan BARFOOT, Michael James COOKE, Kelvin Brian DICKINSON, Hailey KELSO, Cesar Ernesto MENDOZA FERNANDEZ, Paul Damien PRICE, Neil Scott SHAW
  • Publication number: 20220031601
    Abstract: A composition comprising: (i) 0.01 to 10 wt % of a linear, cationic conditioning surfactant; (ii) 0.1 to 10 wt % of a linear fatty material; (iii) a particulate benefit agent selected from conditioning actives, scalp actives, encapsulated fragrance, emulsified fragrance, and mixtures thereof; (iv) 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Jonathan BARFOOT, Michael James COOKE, Cesar Ernesto MENDOZA FERNANDEZ, Paul Damien PRICE
  • Publication number: 20220000736
    Abstract: A composition comprising (i) 0.01 to 10 wt % of a linear, cationic conditioning surfactant; (ii) 0.1 to 10 wt % of a linear fatty material; (iii) a particulate benefit agent; (iv) 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Jonathan BARFOOT, Michael James COOKE, Cesar Ernesto MENDOZA FERNANDEZ, Paul Damien PRICE
  • Patent number: 11077036
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a lactam and an alkyl lactate. The compositions are suitable for use as anti-microbial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Damien Price, Neil James Parry
  • Patent number: 10986837
    Abstract: Compositions comprising lactams and biosurfactants, suitable for use as antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Damien Price
  • Patent number: 10918107
    Abstract: A method of measuring a wet friction of a bundle of hair, using a system which includes a friction probe having a contact surface and fitted with a weight in the range of from 10 g to 500 g, inclusive, a means for securing the bundle of hair, and a water bath, the friction probe being connected to a texture analyser, the method including the step of i) providing a bundle of hair fibres. The method also includes the steps of ii) aligning the bundle of hair fibres; iii) securing the bundle of hair fibres; iv) immersing the bundle of hair fibres under water in the water bath; v) contacting the bundle of hair fibres with the contact surface of the friction probe, which is fitted with the weight; vi) moving the probe along the hair fibres; and vii) recording the friction generated under step vi).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Fidge, Stephen Golding, Paul Damien Price, David William Thornthwaite
  • Patent number: 10888087
    Abstract: Compositions comprising lactams and non-ionic surfactants, suitable for use as antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Damien Price
  • Publication number: 20200128826
    Abstract: A method of measuring a wet friction of a bundle of hair, using a system which includes a friction probe having a contact surface and fitted with a weight in the range of from 10 g to 500 g, inclusive, a means for securing the bundle of hair, and a water bath, the friction probe being connected to a texture analyser, the method including the step of i) providing a bundle of hair fibres. The method also includes the steps of ii) aligning the bundle of hair fibres; iii) securing the bundle of hair fibres; iv) immersing the bundle of hair fibres under water in the water bath; v) contacting the bundle of hair fibres with the contact surface of the friction probe, which is fitted with the weight; vi) moving the probe along the hair fibres; and vii) recording the friction generated under step vi).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Fidge, Stephen Golding, Paul Damien Price, David William Thomthwaite
  • Publication number: 20200085711
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a lactam and an alkyl lactate. The compositions are suitable for use as anti-microbial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Paul Damien PRICE, Neil James PARRY
  • Patent number: 10561142
    Abstract: Lactams in solid dispersions suitable for use in compositions. The compositions may be useful as antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions. Methods of making lactams in solid dispersions. Methods of making compositions using lactams in solid dispersions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil James Parry, Paul Damien Price, Sukriti Singh
  • Patent number: 10306886
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a lactam and an alcohol. The compositions are suitable for use as anti-microbial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: CONOPCO INC.
    Inventor: Paul Damien Price
  • Publication number: 20180244616
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a lactam. The compositions are suitable for use as anti-microbial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., a/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Joanne Clare O'KEEFFE, Neil James PARRY, Paul Damien PRICE, Peter David STEINBERG, David William THORNTHWAITE
  • Publication number: 20180228152
    Abstract: Lactams in solid dispersions suitable for use in compositions. The compositions may be useful as antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions. Methods of making lactams in solid dispersions. Methods of making compositions using lactams in solid dispersions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., a/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Neil James PARRY, Paul Damien PRICE, Sukriti SINGH
  • Publication number: 20180228154
    Abstract: Compositions comprising lactams and biosurfactants, suitable for use as antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventor: Paul Damien Price