Polyvinylpyrrolidone Or Copolymer Thereof Patents (Class 424/70.15)
  • 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: 20140093466
    Abstract: Hair care compositions including from about 0.005% to about 5% apigenin; from about 0.15% to about 12% of a solubilizing agent, wherein the solubilizing agent comprises an amine functional group; and at least about 20 weight percent of an aqueous carrier, where the composition has a pH ranging from about 3 to about 10, and methods of making the same are provided. These hair care compositions can be applied to any area of the scalp or hair where healthier hair appearance is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Mary Jane Combs, William David Laidig, Kelly Rose Kroger-Lyons
  • 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: 20140090255
    Abstract: A skin engaging member suitable for use in a hair removal device, said skin engaging member comprising a thermally resilient sensate such as a menthane carboxylic acid-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)-amide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Xiandong NMN Wang, Fatima Abdulhussain Jabalpurwala, Katharine Anne Bakes
  • Publication number: 20140090254
    Abstract: A skin engaging shaving aid member suitable for use in a shaving device, said skin engaging shaving aid member comprising a thermally resilient sensate such as N-substituted menthanecarboxamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Xiandong Wang, Fatima Abdulhussain Jabalpurwala, Katharine Anne Bakes
  • Publication number: 20140069452
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a cosmetic composition comprises, in a cosmetic carrier, based in each case on the total weight of the composition comprises: a) at least one selected amino acid and/or at least one selected oligopeptide, in a total quantity of 0.0001 to 10.0 wt %, b) at least one selected plant-based cationic surfactant, in a total quantity of 0.1 to 10.0 wt % and/or at least one amino acid, in a total quantity of 0.01 to 10.0 wt %. A method for treating keratinic fibers, comprises: applying the cosmetic composition onto the keratinic fibers; and rinsing the cosmetic composition from the keratinic fibers after a contact time from a few seconds to 45 minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Marcus Krueger
  • Patent number: 8663605
    Abstract: Agent for treating fibers containing keratin, in particular human hair, having in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, (a) at least one amphiphilic, cationic polymer comprising at least one structural unit of formulae (I) to (IV), wherein R1 and R4 are independently hydrogen or a methyl group; X1 and X2 are independently oxygen or a NH group; A1 and A2 are independently ethane-1,2-diyl, propane-1,3-diyl or butane-1,4-diyl; R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently a (C1 to C4)-alkyl group; R7 is a (C8 to C30)-alkyl group; (b) at least one other film-forming cationic and/or stabilizing cationic polymer; and (c) at least one film-forming non-ionic and/or stabilizing non-ionic polymer. The invention also relates to the use of the agent for temporarily styling hair and for haircare, particularly as an aerosol hairspray or aerosol mousse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Pamela Kaftan, Burkhard Mueller
  • Patent number: 8632763
    Abstract: The use of copolymers obtained by free-radical polymerization of a mixture of i) 30 to 80% by weight of N-vinyllactam, ii) 10 to 50% by weight of vinyl acetate, and iii) 10 to 50% by weight of a polyether, with the proviso that the total of components i), ii) and iii) equals 100% by weight, as solubilizers for slightly water-soluble substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Nathalie Bouillo, Marianna Pierobon, Ralf Widmaier, Rainer Dobrawa, Kathrin Meyer-Böhm, Ronald Frans-Maria Lange
  • Publication number: 20130336905
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions that exhibit enhanced clarity, higher viscosity, or both enhanced clarity and higher viscosity for a wide range of application arts, such as personal care compositions. The compositions have lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP and at least one additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: ISP Investments Inc.
    Inventors: Hani M. Fares, Christine M. Barrett, Tracey Ross
  • Publication number: 20130295034
    Abstract: Agent for treating fibers containing keratin, particularly human hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (a) at least one amphiphilic, cationic polymer having at least one structural unit of formulae (I) to (IV), wherein; R1 and R4 are independently hydrogen or a methyl group, X1 and X2 are independently oxygen or an NH group, A1 and A2 are independently an ethane-1,2-diyl, propane-1,3-diyl or butane-1,4-diyl group, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently a (C1 to C4)-alkyl group, R7 is a C8 to C30)-alkyl group and; (b) at least one film-forming cationic and/or stabilizing cationic polymer. The invention also relates to use of agents for temporarily styling hair and for haircare, particularly as an aerosol hairspray or mousse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Burkhard Mueller, Pamela Kaftan
  • Publication number: 20130276808
    Abstract: Present invention relates to a leave-in conditioning composition for hair which provides hair improved combability, manageability, body, elasticity and natural softness. The object of the present invention is an aqueous composition for conditioning human hair comprising at least one lipophilic compound, at least one surfactant as a solubilizer at a concentration in the range of 0.1 to 3% by weight calculated to the total of the composition and a cationic or an amphoteric polymer with a cationic change density of at least 1.0 meq/g with the condition that the composition is substantially free of organic solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: KAO GERMANY GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Molenda, Normen Lipinski
  • Publication number: 20130280200
    Abstract: A personal care composition suitable for use as a non-aerosol shave composition comprising an anti-irritation agent; a lathering surfactant; a carrier comprising water; and optional adjunct ingredients such as lubricants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: James Robert SCHWARTZ
  • Publication number: 20130280174
    Abstract: A personal care composition which is preferably a post-foaming gel, comprising one or more oligomers derived from metathesis of unsaturated polyol esters; a water dispersible surface active agent, and a carrier comprising water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Paul Martin Lipic, Timothy Woodrow Coffindaffer, Nicole Lynette Kattau, Karl Shiqing Wei, Qing Stella
  • Publication number: 20130251656
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising:—at least 0.1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of one or more fatty-chain alkoxy silanes of formula (I) below: R1Si(OR2)3 (I) in which R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, comprising from 7 to 18 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and—one or more cationic polymers. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process using the said composition. This composition can be used in particular for haircare, and especially facilitates the conditioning of the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Samira Khenniche, Grégory Plos
  • Patent number: 8524209
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair comprising a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized vinylimidazole at a concentration in the range of 0.1 to 2.5% by weight calculated to total composition and process for permanent shaping human hair with the said compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: KAO Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Jonathan Wood, Britta Punsch, Jörg Schneider, Kornelia Weiβbach
  • Patent number: 8524208
    Abstract: The present innovation concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair comprising at least one reducing agent at a concentration of above 2% by weight an aminated silicone compound at a concentration in the range of 0.1 to 2.5% by weight calculated to total composition and a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized vinylimidazole at a concentration in the range of 0.1 to 2.5% by weight calculated to total composition and process for permanent shaping human hair with the said compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: KAO Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Jonathan Wood, Britta Punsch, Jörg Schneider, Kornelia Weiβbach
  • Publication number: 20130216490
    Abstract: A hair treatment agent having advantageous properties is provided. The hair treatment agent contains, based on weight of the agent, 0.00001 to ?0.05% by weight of at least one oligopeptide having at least one amino acid sequence Glu-Glu-Glu (formula (A)), wherein the amino group may be present in a free or protonated manner, and the carboxy groups may be present in a free or deprotonated manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventor: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
  • Patent number: 8491875
    Abstract: Volumizing compositions, including shampoos, which provide volume, body, fullness, movement and/or stylability benefits to the hair are disclosed. The compositions contain a waxy material selected from natural waxes of animal or plant origin, alkyl-modified dimethicones, copolymers of vinyl pyrrolidone and long chain alpha-olefins, synthetic wax/highly branched polyalpha olefin polymers and mixtures thereof. The compositions are substantially free of materials which form an oily coating on the hair, such as dimethicone gums, oils, triglycerides, petrolatums, unsaturated fatty acids, oils, C18-C28 mono-long chain alkyl quaternary ammonium materials, and combinations of those materials. Shampoo compositions and the method of providing volume to the hair, utilizing the defined waxy materials, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventor: Adam Patrick Schrott
  • Publication number: 20130164247
    Abstract: Transparent microemulsions and methods for making the same are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a transparent microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase, an oil phase, an emulsifier, and vinyl caprolactom/vinyl pyrrolidone/dimethyl-aminoethyl methacrylate copolymer. An exemplary method for forming a transparent microemulsion hair styling product comprises forming an oil phase comprising a lipophilic ingredient, forming an aqueous phase, providing an emulsifier, and combining the oil phase, the aqueous phase, and the emulsifier to form a mixture. The mixture is combined with vinyl caprolactom/vinyl pyrrolidone/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventor: Jisook Baek
  • Patent number: 8470347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to self-emulsifying formulations based on an active ingredient component and a formulation base with a lipid component and with a binder component and to the use of this formulation as dosage form in the life science sector. The invention also describes a process for producing self-emulsifying formulations by mixing the formulation components to form a plastic mixture and, where appropriate, to manufacture the formulations as dosage form advantageously by use of melt extrusion. The formulations spontaneously form emulsions in water or aqueous media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: AbbVie Deutschland GmbH and Co KG
    Inventors: Gunther Berndl, Jörg Breitenbach, Robert Heger, Michael Stadler, Peter Wilke, Jörg Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20130149275
    Abstract: An agent for treating keratin-containing fibers includes in a cosmetic carrier: (a) a cationic cellulose compound; (b) a copolymer containing a structural unit of Formula (I), a structural unit of Formula (II), and a structural unit of Formula (III) in which R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, X1 is an oxygen atom or an NH group, R2 and R3 independently of one another are each a (C1 to C4) alkyl group; and (c) a copolymer containing a structural unit of Formula (I) and a structural unit of Formula (IV) in which R4 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, X2 is an oxygen atom or an NH group, A is a (C2 to C3) alkylene group, and R5 and R6 independently of one another are each a (C1 to C4) alkyl group. Methods for treating keratin-containing fibers using the agents are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventor: Henkel AG & Co., KGaA
  • Patent number: 8460644
    Abstract: Drugs which are difficult to solubilize in water, and especially those which otherwise cause pain on injection, can be readily formulated and typically administered with substantially less pain when solubilized in synergistic, aqueous micellar preparations of poloxamers. Such preparations may also be prepared with less, or without, co-solvents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: IS Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: John Meadows, Colum Martin Dwyer
  • Patent number: 8454944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a re-applicable mascara composition containing a unique combination of a chemically modified wax and a polymeric film former including a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and aminoacrylates. The mascara composition of the present invention can be readily re-applied to eyelashes hours after the initial application to increase the lash volume, without the discomfort and clumping commonly caused by attempts to re-apply mascara to already-coated eyelashes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: ELC Management, LLC
    Inventors: Katie Ann Frampton, Paul Henry Marotta, John R. Castro, Arlene G. Ting-Jenulis
  • Publication number: 20130129657
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are sprayable compositions comprising: a complex of (A) at least one charged (or pseudo-charged) polymer having a molecular weight of about 125,000 amu or more; and (B) a least one oppositely charged, rheology modifying, crosslinked polymer having at least one carboxylic functional group. The composition may provide a spray with a median particle size of less than about 175 ?m. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the compositions as well as creating the spray. The invention enables the spray of the high molecular weight charged (or pseudo-charged) polymer in any number of uses including personal care and performance chemicals application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ISP INVESTMENTS INC.
    Inventor: David C. Streuli
  • Publication number: 20130121942
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a thickener comprising i) at least one c onic polymer preparable by polymerization of a) at least one water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one cationic monomer, optionally at least one anionic monomer and/or. optionally at least one nonionic monomer, b) at least one e,(hylenically unsaturated associative monomer, c) optionally at ieast one crosslinker, d) optionally at least one chain transfer agent, ii) at least one activator, where the ratio of activator to cationic polymer is >10 to 100 [% by weight/% by weight].
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventor: BASF SE
  • Publication number: 20130121934
    Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions of incompatible cosmetic composition provided long term stability by the interfacial reaction of two immiscible polymers having complementary reactive pair functional groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Candice DeLeo Novack, Amitabh Bansal
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8372820
    Abstract: The present invention discloses silicone oils which are structured with a copolymer comprising a large percentage of alkane groups. Using high percentage pendant alkane helps provide silicone with ideal gel properties (G?>G?, particularly >1000 cP, more preferably 2000-30,000 cP) and viscosity, after fracture, of 10 to 1000 cP, preferably 30-500 cP MW of polymer and exact chain length are selected to ensure that, when forming gel upon cooling after mixing polymer and silicone, the polymer viscosity will not be so high upon crystal formation that gel cannot form, yet also will not be so low that polymer will phase separate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Tamara Litvin, Qiu Qiang, Alexander Lips
  • Publication number: 20130022568
    Abstract: A depilatory composition, and a method of using a depilatory composition, where the present invention is a depilatory composition comprising: (1) a film-forming polymer; (2) depilatory active ingredients; and (3) a solvent system, wherein the depilation composition forms a peelable film after drying. The depilation composition of the present invention uses a blend of fully and partially hydrolyzed poly(vinyl alcohol).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Steven T. Adamy, Lauren Ciemnolonski
  • Publication number: 20130017160
    Abstract: A thickening additive composition comprising: (A) a substantially anhydrous solvent system; and (B) a thickening agent, wherein the thickening agent comprises a strongly swellable, lightly to moderately crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone. Personal care compositions containing the thickening additive composition are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: ISP INVESTMENTS INC.
    Inventors: Hani Fares, Christine M. Barrett, Jenn Shih, Ellen Botschka, Tracey Ross
  • Publication number: 20130011359
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid or powder hairdressing composition comprising the following (a) ingredient and (b) ingredient: (a) hair styling agent, and (b) polyethylene glycol having a mass-average molecular weight of 1,000-25,000. The object of the present invention is to provide a hairdressing that is used on towel-dried wet hair after hair washing, not a conventional liquid, paste, or cream hairdressing but a solid or powder hairdressing that contains none or a drastically reduced amount of ethanol or water, which is a solution ingredient to dissolve or disperse the hair setting resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Motohumi Hagihara, Kenji Kurokawa, Tomonari Hayashige, Mika Katayama, Tomonori Toyoda
  • Patent number: 8318818
    Abstract: A tropical composition is provided. The topical composition can be prepared by diluting a topical composition precursor with water and adding additional components, if desired. The topical composition precursor can be prepared by melt processing a hydrophobic polymer composition that includes repeating pyrrolidone/alkylene groups wherein the alkylene groups contain at least 10 carbon atoms, and a hydrophilic polymer composition including repeating carboxylic groups and/or repeating hydroxyl groups. A topical composition precursor and methods for manufacturing and using a topical composition are provided by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Roszell, Bruce Jezior
  • Publication number: 20120269757
    Abstract: Agents for treating keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair, containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier (a) at least one amphiphilic, cationic polymer having at least one structural unit of formula (I), at least one structural unit of formula (II) and at least one structural unit of formula (III), wherein R1 and R4 are independently a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, X1 and X2 are independently an oxygen atom or an NH group, A1 and A2 are independently an ethane-1,2-diyl, propane-1,3-diyl or butane-1,4-diyl group, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently a (C1 to C4) alkyl group, R7 is a (C8 to C30) alkyl group, and (b) at least one cationic polymer having at least one structural unit of formula (I), at least one structural unit of formula (V) and at least one structural unit of formula (VI) and use of those agents for temporarily shaping hair and for hair care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Burkhard Mueller, Oliver Kuhnert
  • Publication number: 20120263669
    Abstract: Agents for treating keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair, containing in a cosmetically acceptable carrier (a) at least one cationic polymer having at least one structural unit of formula (I), at least one structural unit of formula (II), and at least one structural unit of formula (III), and (b) at least one cationic surfactant of formula (IV), wherein x and y are independently an integer number greater than 0, R is a (C8 to C20) alkyl group or a (C8 to C20) alkenyl group, R? is a *—(CH2CH2O)zH group wherein z is an integer number greater than 0, a (C8 to C20) alkyl group or a (C8 to C20) alkenyl group, and X? is a physiologically acceptable anion. The agents are gentle and can be used as hair care agents having outstanding styling properties, particularly in the form of an aerosol hair spray or aerosol hair foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Burkhard Mueller, Matthias Schweinsberg
  • Publication number: 20120225025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dye transfer inhibiting polymers in powder, pellet and granule form, having higher storage stability and improved processability and to their application in laundry detergents and cleaners, in textile auxiliaries, and also further applications in cosmetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventor: Frank-Peter LANG
  • Publication number: 20120213723
    Abstract: A composition for durable non-permanent shaping or durable retention of a non-permanent shape of least one keratinous fiber comprising: (a) at least one film forming agent; and (b) at least one saccharide type compound chosen from C3 to C5 monosaccharides, optionally substituted with at least one C1 to C22 carbon chain, and compounds comprising at least one C5 to C7 saccharide unit substituted with at least one amino group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi NGUYEN, David W. CANNELL
  • Patent number: 8241616
    Abstract: There is provided a hair styling composition comprising (a) one or more fully soluble polymer, (b) solvent-propellant mixture or solvent mixture, and optional other ingredients. Also provided is a method of making polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Jennifer Reichl Collin, Michael Paul Hallden-Abberton, Beth Ann Falcone, Miao Wang, Fanwen Zeng
  • Publication number: 20120149578
    Abstract: Two-phase, aqueous polymeric systems comprised of lactamic monomers containing additives suitable for adjusting the cloud point temperature of the polymeric compositions are described. Of particular utility is the use of these additives to adjust the cloud point in aqueous solutions comprised of salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: ISP INVESTMENTS INC.
    Inventors: David K. Hood, Osama M. Musa, Surya Kamin
  • Patent number: 8197829
    Abstract: The present invention relates to self-emulsifying formulations based on an active ingredient component and a formulation base with a lipid component and with a binder component and to the use of this formulation as dosage form in the life science sector. The invention also describes a process for producing self-emulsifying formulations by mixing the formulation components to form a plastic mixture and, where appropriate, to manufacture the formulations as dosage form advantageously by use of melt extrusion. The formulations spontaneously form emulsions in water or aqueous media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Gunther Berndl, Jörg Breitenbach, Robert Heger, Michael Stadler, Peter Wilke, Jörg Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20120135058
    Abstract: The invention provides process for making contra-soluble nano-dispersions of at most sparingly-soluble materials in a soluble carrier material comprising the steps of: (i) providing a single phase mixture of: (a) a solvent or a mixture of miscible solvents wherein at least one of the solvents is an aqueous solvent and at least another solvent is a non-aqueous solvent, (b) at least one carrier material soluble in solvent (a), said carrier material being also contra-soluble to payload material (c) and solid at ambient temperature, (c) at least one a payload material which is soluble in solvent (a), and, (ii) freeze-drying the mixture to remove solvent (a) and thereby obtain the carrier material (b) in solid form with payload (c) dispersed therein as nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: IOTA NanoSolutions Limited
    Inventors: Doris Angus, David John Duncalf, Andrew James Elphick, Alison Jayne Foster, James Long, Steven Paul Rannard, Dong Wang
  • Publication number: 20120134940
    Abstract: The invention provides process for making water-soluble nano-dispersions of water-insoluble materials in a water-soluble carrier material comprising the steps of: (i) providing a single phase mixture of: (a) a non-aqueous solvent or a mixture of miscible non-aqueous solvents, (b) at least one carrier material soluble in non-aqueous solvent (a), said carrier material being also soluble in water and solid at ambient temperature, (c) at least one water-insoluble payload material which is soluble in non-solvent (a), and, (ii) drying the mixture to remove solvent (a) and thereby obtain the carrier material (b) in solid form with payload (c) dispersed therein as nanoparticles, wherein the product of the drying step is water dispersible to give an aqueous solution of (b) and an aqueous nano-dispersion of (c).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: IOTA NanoSolutions Limited
    Inventors: Doris Angus, David John Duncalf, Andrew James Elphick, Alison Jayne Foster, James Long, Steven Paul Rannard, Dong Wang
  • Publication number: 20120132223
    Abstract: A hair moisturizing topical composition comprising materials that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths that affect tertiary structure (breaking of disulfide bonds) in human hair, and that bring about changes in secondary structure of hair proteins. The intensity of the radiation is controlled and sufficient to cause or facilitate altering of protein structure. The invention includes methods of using such topical compositions. Testing indicates that the level of tightly bound water in hair is increased, and there is no damage to hair of the type characteristic of heat and chemical treatments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Geoff Hawkins, Vasile Ionita-Manzatu, Barbara Wolf, Lavinia Popescu, Jack Lombardi
  • Patent number: 8187580
    Abstract: Benefit agent delivery systems, compositions incorporating such benefit agent delivery systems, and methods for making the delivery system in the compositions are provided. The benefit agent delivery systems of the present invention employ polymer particles having affinities for selected benefit agents, such as perfume, to form the polymeric assisted benefit agent delivery systems, which can effectively deposit benefit agents onto, onto the surface of a substrate, e.g., fabrics being laundered, hard surfaces, hair, skin or nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Richard Dykstra, Lois Sara Gallon, Mannie Lee Clapp
  • Publication number: 20120128619
    Abstract: A cosmetic agent particularly useful for the styling of keratin fibers such as human hair is disclosed. The cosmetic agent of the present invention contains a unique combination of specific amphoteric polymers with an amphiphilic anionic polymer that imparts optimized properties to the agent without additional active ingredients. Styling agents containing this inventive polymer combination provide a very high degree of hold and moisture resistance to keratinous fibers without compromising flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Henkelstrasse 67
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Marcus Noll
  • Publication number: 20120111351
    Abstract: A hair strengthening topical composition comprising materials that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths that affect tertiary structure (breaking of disulfide) bonds in human hair, and that bring about changes in secondary structure of hair proteins. The intensity of the radiation is controlled and sufficient to cause or facilitate altering of protein structure. The invention includes methods of using such topical compositions. Testing indicates that the hair denaturation thermal energy is increased, and there is no damage to hair of the type characteristic of heat and chemical treatments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Geoffrey Hawkins, Vasile Ionita-Manzatu, Barbara Anne Wolf, Lavinia C. Popescu, Jack Lombardi
  • Publication number: 20120103358
    Abstract: The invention relates to a capillary composition comprising at least particles of pumice, at least one cationic surfactant having at least one ester function, and at least one non-siliconised polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Samira Khenniche, Isabelle Rollat-Corvol, Sophie Bourel
  • Patent number: 8168162
    Abstract: The invention relates to agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers, said agents containing: a) at least one film-forming and/or setting amphoteric polymer A and b) at least one copolymer B formed by at least one monomer B1 selected from acrylamide, methacrylamide, N-alkylacrylamide and N-alkylmethacrylamide, at least one monomer B2 selected from N-vinyllactams, at least one monomer B3 selected from quaternized N-vinylimidazoles and the monomer N-vinylimidazole. The invention also relates to the use of the agents for temporarily shaping hair and to an aerosol styling mousse that contains a corresponding agent and at least one propellant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, René Scheffler
  • Publication number: 20120093748
    Abstract: Topical compositions are provided that have 0.5% or more of at least one personal care or pharmaceutical acid, and lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP, which is an effective thickener in the low pH systems. In preferred embodiments, the acid is a hydroxy acid and the composition used for personal care, or prescriptive or non-prescriptive medication indications for use on the skin, hair, scalp, foot, or lips. Also provided is the use of the topical compositions to deliver the acid(s) to the skin, hair, scalp, foot, or lips. Especially preferred is a use to reduce irritation and stinging compared to an equivalent compositions not having lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: ISP INVESTMENTS INC.
    Inventors: Hani Fares, Chris Barrett, Tracey Ross, Anthony Luschen
  • Publication number: 20120094006
    Abstract: A method of forming a skin engaging member for use on a hair removal device comprising the steps of: providing a carrier having at least one receiving region; and dispensing a skin conditioning composition in a flowable form through a dispensing member, into or onto the receiving region, wherein said skin conditioning composition is dispensed while at least one of said carrier and said dispensing member is moving relative to the other, wherein the skin conditioning composition comprises at least one of: a water soluble polymer, an emollient, and a mixture thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Kwiecien
  • Patent number: 8153740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ampholytic copolymer, to polyelectrolyte complexes which comprise such an ampholytic copolymer, and to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which comprise at least one ampholytic copolymer or one polyelectrolyte complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Son Nguyen-Kim, Horst Schuch, Thomas Kaiser, Claudia Wood, Peter Hossel