Patents by Inventor Richard Mark Brucks

Richard Mark Brucks 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).

  • Antiperspirant compositions comprising microemulsions
    Patent number: 6790435
    Abstract: Stable, clear, antiperspirant microemulsions containing cosmetic oils, antiperspirant salts, and water and combinations of cationic quaternary ammonium salt are provided. These microemulsions can be used in different types of applicators such as roll-on, sponge, mousse, pad, brush, gel and aerosol or non-aerosol spray applicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhuning Ma, Richard Mark Brucks
  • Antiperspirant compositions comprising microemulsions
    Publication number: 20030103921
    Abstract: Structured, antiperspirant microemulsions possibly in the form of liquid crystals, containing cosmetic oils, a solution of antiperspirant salt in a hydrophilic solvent, a surfactant and an oil structurant are provided. These microemulsions can be used in different types of Solid applicators such as soft solid and, particularly desirably, firm stick applicators. The structured microemulsions are preferably clear by virtue of a suitable choice of oil, solvent and structurant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Mark Brucks, Kathryn Elizabeth Gransden, Zhuning Ma