Patents by Inventor Thorsten Knappe

Thorsten Knappe 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: 20140302106
    Abstract: Powdery compositions comprising core-shell particles are provided. The shell contains particles of at least one hydrophobized metal oxide powder and the liquid core contains, based on the weight of the core, about 20.0% by weight to 100.0% by weight, in particular about 50.0% by weight to 100.00% by weight, of at least one polyol of formula (I), wherein n represents an integer from 1 to 4. The powdery compositions are suitable for temporarily shaping keratin-containing fibers. For example, the use of said compositions on human hair resulted in an elastic hairstyle having volume. Hair so treated was given natural gloss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Anna Henschel
  • Publication number: 20140271520
    Abstract: An agent for treating keratin-comprising fibers, in particular human hair, which includes in a cosmetic carrier at least one cyclic siloxane, at least one C8 to C30 alkyl PEG/PPG dimethicone, and at least one cationic protein hydrolysate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co., KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Bernd Richters, Helga van Flodrop
  • Patent number: 8802068
    Abstract: An agent for treating keratin-comprising fibers, in particular human hair, which includes in a cosmetic carrier at least one cyclic siloxane, at least one C8 to C30 alkyl PEG/PPG dimethicone, and at least one cationic protein hydrolysate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Bernd Richters, Helga van Flodrop
  • Patent number: 8790628
    Abstract: Cosmetic products for temporary deformation of keratinic fibers, containing, in a cosmetic carrier present in the form of a dispersed system, at least one starch modified with propylene oxide and having an average molecular weight (weight average) of from 50 to 2500 kDa, the products providing a hairstyle with a strong hold and high flexibility. The starches modified with propylene oxide are based on renewable raw materials. In this way, effective styling agents for hair can be provided and the content of polymeric raw materials based on fossil fuels reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Matthias Schweinsberg, Thorsten Knappe, Ralf Roenisch, Mathias Schriefers, Carine Dogan
  • Patent number: 8741273
    Abstract: Agents for treating fibers containing keratin containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier (a) at least one cross-linked, amphiphilic, anionic polymer, comprising at least one structural unit of formula (I) and at least one structural unit of formula (II); and (b) at least one non-cross-linked, amphiphilic, anionic polymer, comprising at least one structural unit of the formula (III) and at least one structural unit of the formula (IV), said agents being suitable for temporarily deforming hair and for conditioning hair, in particular in the form of a hair cream or a hair gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, René Scheffler
  • Publication number: 20140099275
    Abstract: A styling agent in a cosmetically acceptable carrier includes, based in each case on its weight: 0.01 to 3 wt % of at least one copolymer A as defined herein, and 0.05 to 10 wt %, by preference 0.1 to 7.5 wt %, more preferably 0.25 to 6 wt %, and in particular 0.5 to 5 wt % of at least one film-forming polymer, and 0.5 to 30 wt %, by preference 1 to 25 wt %, more preferably 2.5 to 20 wt %, and in particular 5 to 15 wt % of at least one wax having a melting point in a range from 40° C. to 90° C. The agent has a high degree of hold and a pleasant care-providing feel, and is not heavy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Julia Bibiane Lange
  • Publication number: 20140093467
    Abstract: Agents for the temporary shaping of keratinic fibers include in a cosmetically acceptable carrier—relative in each case to the weight thereof—1 to 20 wt. % of at least one crosslinked, amphiphilic, anionic polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (I) as described herein and at least one structural unit of formula (II) as described herein, and 1 to 20 wt. % of at least one uncrosslinked, anionic polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (III) as described herein and at least one structural unit of formula (IV) as described herein, and 1 to 40 wt. % of at least one fixing non-ionic polymer from the group comprising (c1) non-ionic polymers having at least one structural element of formula (N5) as described herein, (c2) homopolymers and non-ionic copolymers of N-vinylpyrrolidone, and (c3) non-ionic copolymers of isobutene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Helga van Flodrop
  • Publication number: 20140093468
    Abstract: Agents for the temporary shaping of keratinic fibers are characterized by a pleasant product feel, light consistency and a lightweight application. The agents include in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, relative in each case to the total agent, 0.1 to 15 wt. % of monoesters of optionally alkylated sugars with C6-C30 fatty acids, 0.1 to 15 wt. % of diesters of optionally alkylated sugars with C6-C30 fatty acids, 0 to 50 wt. % of at least one film-forming polymer, 0 to 50 wt. % of at least one wax with a melting point in a range from 40° C. to 90° C., with the proviso that the proportion of component(s) c) and d) in the cosmetic agent is 0.2 to 50 wt. %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Marcus Noll
  • Publication number: 20140050686
    Abstract: The present invention is an agent for treating keratinous fibers, particularly human hair, comprising: (a) at least one glyceryl acrylates/acrylates copolymer; (b) at least one film-forming and/or setting polymer; and (c) at least one ester oil. The agent may additionally comprise a polyol such as glycerin. The agent is best suited for temporarily deforming hairs into a desired shape or style and for the general caring of hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Helga van Flodrop
  • Patent number: 8603447
    Abstract: Agent for treating keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (a) at least one nonionic starch modified with propylene oxide, and (b) at least one additional nonionic film-forming and/or nonionic setting polymer containing at least one structural unit chosen from the structural units of formulae (M1) to (M6), wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R? is a hydrogen atom or a (C1 to C4) acyl group, R? and R?? are, mutually independently, a (C1 to C7) alkyl group or a hydrogen atom, R?? is a linear or branched (C1 to C4) alkyl group or a (C2 to C4) hydroxyalkyl group; use of the agents for temporary deformation of hair and for hair care, particularly as an aerosol hair spray or aerosol hair foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Burkhard Mueller, Pamela Kaftan, Rolf Bayersdoerfer, Matthias Schweinsberg, Ralf Roenisch, Mathias Schriefers, Carine Dogan, Thorsten Knappe, Miriam Reineking
  • Patent number: 8398960
    Abstract: The invention relates to agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers, said agents giving a very high degree of hold without impairing its flexibility and humidity resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Rene Scheffler
  • Publication number: 20120328532
    Abstract: Cosmetic agents for temporarily reshaping keratin fibers, particularly human hair, containing in a cosmetic carrier at least one starch modified with propylene oxide, the starch having an average molecular weight (weight-average) of 50 to 2,500 kDa and a propylene oxide content of 4 to 6 wt. % (based on weight of the starch modified with propylene oxide), wherein the agents achieve styling with a good degree of hold and elevated flexibility. The propylene oxide-modified starches are based on renewable raw materials. Here, effective styling agents for hair can be provided without having to rely on setting polymers obtained from fossil fuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: MATTHIAS SCHWEINSBERG, Ralf Roenisch, Mathias Schriefers, Lydiane Huet, Carine Dogan, Thorsten Knappe
  • Patent number: 8329152
    Abstract: Agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers having a very high degree of hold. These agents impart a feeling of providing flexible and conditioned hair while also being pleasant to the touch. Agents according to the invention contain, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one copolymer A having at least one structural unit according to formula (I), and at least one further structural unit according to formula (II), wherein X+ is a physiologically acceptable cation, and further contains at least one further structural unit according to formula (III) and at least one silicone oil and/or silicone rubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Helga Van Flodrop
  • Publication number: 20120251473
    Abstract: An agent for treating keratin-comprising fibers, in particular human hair, which includes in a cosmetic carrier at least one cyclic siloxane, at least one C8 to C30 alkyl PEG/PPG dimethicone, and at least one cationic protein hydrolysate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Bernd Richters, Helga van Flodrop
  • Patent number: 8268296
    Abstract: A cosmetic agent, in particular a styling agent, containing, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a) at least one copolymer A made of at least one monomer A1 selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid alkyl esters, and methacrylic acid alkyl esters, and at least one amphoteric monomer A2 selected from (meth)acryloylalkylbetaines of formula (A2-I) and (meth)acryloylalkylamine oxides of formula (A2-II), such that in formula (A2-I) and in formula (A2-II), R1 denotes H or CH3, R2 and R3, mutually independently in each case, denote optionally branched C1-10 alkyl, and n denotes an integer from 1 to 20, and b) at least one film-forming and/or setting amphoteric polymer B different from copolymer A; and use of the agents for the temporary deformation of hairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, René Scheffler, Helen Walter
  • Publication number: 20120213724
    Abstract: Cosmetic agents for the temporary deformation of keratinic fibers which contain, in a cosmetic carrier, a combination of at least one chitosan compound and at least one nonionic starch modified by means of propylene oxide, produce a hairstyle with a high degree of hold, excellent flexibility, and good hair care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Burkhard Mueller, Pamela Kaftan, Rolf Bayersdoerfer, Matthias Schweinsberg, Ralf Roenisch, Mathias Schriefers, Carine Dogan, Thorsten Knappe
  • Publication number: 20120207693
    Abstract: Agent for treating keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (a) at least one nonionic starch modified with propylene oxide, and (b) at least one cationic film-forming and/or cationic setting polymer; use of the agents for temporary deformation of hair and for hair care, particularly as an aerosol hair spray or aerosol hair foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Burkhard Mueller, Pamela Kaftan, Rolf Bayersdoerfer, Miriam Reineking, Matthias Schweinsberg, Ralf Roenisch, Mathias Schriefers, Carine Dogan, Thorsten Knappe
  • Publication number: 20120207692
    Abstract: Agent for treating keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (a) at least one nonionic starch modified with propylene oxide, and (b) at least one additional nonionic film-forming and/or nonionic setting polymer containing at least one structural unit chosen from the structural units of formulae (M1) to (M6), wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R? is a hydrogen atom or a (C1 to C4) acyl group, R? and R?? are, mutually independently, a (C1 to C7) alkyl group or a hydrogen atom, R?? is a linear or branched (C1 to C4) alkyl group or a (C2 to C4) hydroxyalkyl group; use of the agents for temporary deformation of hair and for hair care, particularly as an aerosol hair spray or aerosol hair foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Burkhard Mueller, Pamela Kaftan, Rolf Bayersdoerfer, Matthias Schweinsberg, Ralf Roenisch, Mathias Schriefers, Carlne Dogan, Thorsten Knappe, Miriam Reineking
  • Publication number: 20120201774
    Abstract: Cosmetic products for temporary deformation of keratinic fibers, containing, in a cosmetic carrier present in the form of a dispersed system, at least one starch modified with propylene oxide and having an average molecular weight (weight average) of from 50 to 2500 kDa, the products providing a hairstyle with a strong hold and high flexibility. The starches modified with propylene oxide are based on renewable raw materials. In this way, effective styling agents for hair can be provided and the content of polymeric raw materials based on fossil fuels reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Matthias Schweinsberg, Thorsten Knappe, Ralf Roenisch, Mathias Schriefers, Carine Dogan
  • Publication number: 20120201773
    Abstract: A hair treatment product includes in respect to the weight thereof, at least 70 wt % water, 0.1 to 1.5 wt % of at least one silicon-based water-in-oil emulsifier from the group of polyethylene-glycol modified silicon; and 1 to 10 wt % of cyclic siloxane. The product is significantly improved with respect to the care potential thereof and the effect thereof of fullness and volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Bernd Richters