Poly(meth)acrylic Acid, Salt, Or Copolymer Thereof Patents (Class 424/70.16)
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Publication number: 20110150794Abstract: A polymeric composition is disclosed for use in personal care products. The composition is, at room temperature, a solid solution of a long-chain alcohol having ten to fifty carbon atoms and a polyalkyl[meth]acrylate polymer having some alkyl side chains pendant the ester group having ten to thirty carbon atoms and other alkyl side chains pendant the ester group having one to eight carbon atoms. The polymer can be formed by a transesterification reaction of a polyalkyl[meth]acrylate and the long chain alcohol in the presence of a catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: GAURI SANKAR LAL, RICHARD JOSEPH GODDARD, MUSSARAT NOOR
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Patent number: 7959906Abstract: A hair-cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one film-forming gradient copolymer comprising at least two different monomeric residues, and displaying a mass polydispersity index (Ip) less than or equal to 2.5, wherein the composition is able to form a film that has a strain at break ?r ranging from 5% to 2500%, and/or a Young's modulus ranging from 0.5 to 1200 Mpa, and/or an instantaneous elastic recovery ?i greater than or equal to 10%. An aerosol composition packaged in an aerosol device, comprising a propellant and a haircare composition as defined above, and also a method for treating the hair, such as a styling method, comprising applying the haircare composition or the aerosol composition above to the hair.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: L'OReal S.A.Inventor: Nathalie Mougin
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Patent number: 7955592Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a metal ion imprinted polymer which can selectively separate heavy metal ions, comprising: (a) reacting a metal salt and a monomer to make a monomer containing a metal ion group; (b) mixing the monomer containing the metal ion group, a cross-linker and an initiator in a solvent; (c) suspension polymerizing or emulsion polymerizing the obtained mixture to obtain a metal ion imprinted polymer containing a metal ion; and (d) removing the imprinted metal ion from said metal ion imprinted polymer.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Sungkyunkwan University Foundation for Corporate CollaborationInventors: Dukjoon Kim, Dam Hoang Anh
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Patent number: 7951763Abstract: Use of an aqueous solution of a cationic copolymer in a personal care composition, characterized in that the cationic copolymer is formed from a cationic monomer and a nonionic monomer, wherein said cationic copolymer has an average molecular weight in the range 30,000 to 300,000 and the aqueous solution has a concentration of 20 to 50% by weight and a viscosity of less than 10,000 cP at 25° C. The invention also comprises cosmetic compositions obtained from the aqueous solution of the cationic copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Robert Cockcroft, Eleanor Bernice Ridley, Valerie Reynolds
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Patent number: 7951888Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear ethylenic block copolymer comprising in each block at least one ionic hydrophilic unit, which may be different from one block to another, the said ionic hydrophilic unit being present in each block in a proportion of from 2% to 100% by weight relative to the weight of the said block. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising such a copolymer, and also to a cosmetic process for making up or caring for keratin materials using the said composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignees: L'Oreal S.A., Arkema FranceInventors: Nicolas Passade Boupat, Olivier Guerret, Nathalie Mougin, Xavier Schultze, Franck Hernandez
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Publication number: 20110123582Abstract: A microcapsule which is able to stably retain a benefit agent such as a volatile substance for an extended period, and which is also suitable for encapsulating fragrances and the like. Such capsule encapsulates a mixture comprising a volatile substance, and an additive that has a higher melting point than the volatile substance and is able to undergo mutual dissolution with the volatile substance, wherein the mixture exhibits a melting point range, and a portion of, or all of, that melting point range falls within a range from ?20 to 60° C. The present invention also relates to consumer products including cleaning and/or treatment compositions comprising such microcapsules, and processes of making and using same.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Johan Smets, Radhakrishnan Janardanan Nair, An Pintens, Takuya Yasuhara, Takashi Iwasaki
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Publication number: 20110110878Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Thorsten Knappe, Helga Van Flodrop
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Publication number: 20110104095Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising elastomeric polymers comprising chain segments being bound to each other via direct covalent bonds, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Use of said elastomeric polymers for providing elastic properties to a cosmetic composition. Use of said cosmetic compositions for providing long-lasting hold, high-setting properties, and elasticity to the hair style. Methods for preparing said cosmetic composition and for applying said cosmetic composition onto hair and/or skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Andreas Flohr, Thomas Christian Kripp, Matthias Morand
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Publication number: 20110097294Abstract: The invention relates to high foaming composition comprising a surfactant, and an agent enhancing foaming properties. The agent is a random copolymer comprising cationic units.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Olivier Anthony, Wojciech Bzducha
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Publication number: 20110094531Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for treating keratin fibers, comprising: at least one polyalkene-based supramolecular polymer, at least one block ethylenic copolymer, and at least one volatile solvent. Also disclosed is a process for treating keratin fibers comprising applying to the keratin fibers the composition for treating keratin fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventor: Karima ABBAS
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Publication number: 20110076245Abstract: Novel inverse latices comprising, as inverting agents, at least one compound of formula (I): R3—[O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2]P—OH (I) in which R3 represents a linear or branched aliphatic radical comprising from 6 to 18 carbon atoms and p an integer greater than or equal to and less than or equal to 20; and cosmetic, dermocosmetic, dermopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Societe D"exploitation De Produits Pour Les Industries Chimiques SeppicInventors: Olivier Braun, Georges Da Costa, Hervé Rolland, Paul Mallo
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Publication number: 20110067721Abstract: A hair styling method including: (A) increasing the number of intersections of hair fibers, thereby enhancing the volume of the hair; and (B) applying an aerosol hair cosmetic composition capable of forming a film having a film strength, as measured by a film strength evaluation method, of 800 gf/cm2 or greater.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: KAO CorporationInventors: Yoshimasa Tate, Koji Yui, Michiko Asami
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Patent number: 7910120Abstract: A cosmetic composition where a linear, block ethylenic copolymer is dissolved in a physiologically acceptable medium, wherein the linear, block ethylenic copolymer improves the hold of hair lacquer, increases the adhesion of a nail varnish and improves the hold and adhesion of makeup.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Nathalie Mougin, Bertrand Lion
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Publication number: 20110064678Abstract: An agent for the temporary deformation of keratinic fibers comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a) at least one copolymer A formed from: at least one monomer A1 selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid alkyl esters, and methacrylic acid alkyl esters; at least one monomer A2 selected from acrylic acid hydroxyalkyl esters and methacrylic acid hydroxyalkyl esters; and at least one monomer A3 selected from succinic acid monoalkyl esters and succinic acid dialkyl esters; and at least one film-forming and setting amphoteric polymer. A method for using the agent for the temporary deformation of hair, and an aerosol hair spray containing the agent and at least one propellant also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAAInventors: Thorsten Knappe, Sabine Albrechtsen, Uwe Bergemann
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Publication number: 20110064684Abstract: A method of chemically modifying the internal region of a hair shaft, comprising the steps of: providing and applying to hair a treatment composition comprising from 0.1% to 20% of an ethylenic monomer by weight of the total composition, an initiator and a dermatologically acceptable carrier; and exposing the hair to a relative humidity of at least 70%, within 1 h of applying the treatment composition, and said exposure lasting for 10 to 90 min. Said method provides improved performance, efficacy and/or efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Thomas KRAUSE, Birgit Schreiber, Andreas Flohr
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Publication number: 20110064686Abstract: The present invention provides personal care compositions comprising a cosmetically acceptable, cationically modified ethylene acrylic acid polymer that has a net cationic charge at pH 6, and a least one cosmetically acceptable surfactant, emollient, or cosmetic active.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Xiaodong Zhang, Susan L. Jordan, Tatiana V. Drovetskaya, Edward F. Diantonio, Harry C. Silvis
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Publication number: 20110064688Abstract: Described are personal care compositions, comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising silicone and an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer; and at least one cosmetically acceptable surfactant, emollient, or cosmetic active.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Susan L. Jordan, Gary M. Strandburg, Mechelle A. Churchfield
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Publication number: 20110064683Abstract: Described are personal care compositions, comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer and a least one cosmetically acceptable surfactant, emollient, or cosmetic active.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicants: Technology Corporation)Inventors: Susan L. Jordan, Tatiana V. Drovetskaya
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Patent number: 7906126Abstract: A cosmetic composition of a linear, block ethylenic copolymer dissolved in a physiologically acceptable medium where the linear, block ethylenic copolymer includes at least two blocks having different glass transition temperatures, Tg; and one of the blocks is a copolymer of different monomers chosen from acrylates and/or methacrylates.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Nathalie Mougin, Bertrand Lion
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Publication number: 20110033513Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel capsules containing active material and nanoscaled material and to methods for making capsules with enhanced performance and stability. The capsules are well suited for use in personal care applications, laundry products and perfume and fragrance products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Yabin Lei, Lewis Michael Popplewell, Carol Joyce
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Patent number: 7875265Abstract: A subject matter of the invention is a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable organic liquid medium, a block polymer and a plasticizer, characterized in that: the block polymer is a film-forming linear ethylenic polymer, the plasticizer is a compound, the nature and the amount of which are such that the composition is capable of forming a film having a hardness of less than or equal to 35 seconds, the hardness of the film being measured using a Persoz pendulum according to Standard NF-T-30-016, and in particular a compound having a solubility parameter ?h ranging from 5.5 to 11 (J/cm3)1/2. Application to making-up and caring for keratinous substances, in particular the skin.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Xavier Blin, Véronique Ferrari
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Publication number: 20110014146Abstract: The present invention is directed to bimodal polymer compositions and personal care fixatives containing bimodal polymer compositions. The present invention includes a bimodal polymer composition having a first polymer with anionic character and a second polymer with cationic character and wherein the polymers form an interpenetrating polymer network. In one embodiment, the present invention also includes personal care fixatives (e.g., health care, hygiene or cosmetic compositions) containing the bimodal polymer composition. The present invention also includes methods for forming bimodal polymer compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Interpolymer CorporationInventors: Norwin W. Wolff, Timothy L. Martin, Thomas L. Hiff
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Publication number: 20110014249Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-part cosmetic product that imparts a filling and/or swelling effect to hair, eyebrows or eyelashes, preferably a mascara. The invention uses an anhydrous base coat composition with a water absorbing ingredient being a salt of acrylic or polyacrylic acid and a CO2 releasing compound which is a carbonate or bicarbonate to expand or swell the film former of the top coat with the in situ generated CO2 when the water containing top coat is applied to the anhydrous base coat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Juan Mateu, Salvatore J. Barone, Ralph MacChio
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Patent number: 7871634Abstract: Disclosed are mascara compositions containing an aqueous phase, fatty phase, a structuring agent, and a polyurethane/poly(meth)acrylate graft copolymer, and methods of making and using them.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: L'OréalInventor: Sue Feng
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Patent number: 7872083Abstract: The present invention provides a novel polymer that can impart a moisturized feeling to the hair and skin after use.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Shiseido Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomohiko Kimura, Akira Noda, Hiroaki Yokoyama, Takuji Nozawa, Akio Suzuki
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Publication number: 20110008275Abstract: Provided are methods of cleansing dyed hair comprising applying to dyed hair a composition comprising anionic surfactant and a hydrophobically-modified polymer capable of binding surfactant thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: Russel M. Walters, Anthony J. Cossa, Joseph J. Librizzi
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Publication number: 20110008265Abstract: Hair care products represent a world-wide multi-billion dollar industry. Pre-formed polymers are commonly used in a variety of hair care products including shampoos, conditioners, gels, and hair sprays. The present invention provides technology for polymerizing monomers on hair in situ to produce desired hair characteristics. This eliminates the solubility and application issues found with some polymers. The polymerization of monomers on hair is typically initiated using a thermal or photoinitiated free radical initiator. In certain embodiments, the monomers are fluorinated thereby producing a fluorinated polymer on the hair upon polymerization. The invention provides monomers, initiators, methods, and kits for use in treating hair with polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: LIVING PROOF, INC.Inventors: Daniel Griffith Anderson, David Thomas Puerta, Bryan Scott Akcasu, Mitchell John DeRosa, Amir Nashat, Susan Alice Williams, Richard Matthew Ramirez, Susan Eilidh Bedford
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Publication number: 20110002868Abstract: The present invention is related to surfactant-based formulations comprising the polyelectrolytes and blends of such polyelectrolytes with non-cellulosic cationic polysaccharide polymers. The surfactant-based formulations exhibit improved clarity of the resulting formulations, their improved conditioning of keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved deposition of dispersed phase materials onto keratin substrates, textile substrates, and hard-surface substrates, their improved lather performance, and their improved rheology in applications such as personal care and household care products and textile applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: HERCULES INCORPORATEDInventors: Patric Bierganns, Paquita Erazo-Majewicz, Nabil Naouli
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Patent number: 7862805Abstract: The present invention relates to a care, and/or treatment, and/or make-up cosmetic composition for keratin materials, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an efficient amount of at least one linear, branched or cyclic polymer, or dendrimer, comprising: a -POL- polymeric backbone comprising at least two repeating patterns, and at least two binding groups (A), attached on the polymeric backbone and adapted to create H links with one ore more partner binding groups, of an identical or different chemical nature, each coupling of two binding groups involving at least three H links.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Nathalie Mougin, Aude Livoreil, Jean Mondet
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Publication number: 20100330004Abstract: The invention includes a method of increasing the substantivity of a personal care composition to hair, skin or nails by preparing a composition of an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase and a neutralized amino acid ester that is a reaction product of a neutral amino acid having a non-polar side chain with a long chain fatty alcohol and is represented by formula (I): wherein R1 is an alkyl group; R2 is a linear or branched carbon chain; and the amine group of the amino acid is neutralized with an acid. The composition is substantially free of petrochemicals and/or derivatives of petrochemical materials. The aqueous phase and the non-aqueous phase are emulsified by the neutralized amino acid ester. Other methods and an emulsifiers that is the neutralized amino acid ester are included. Because the neutralized amino acid ester and the compositions do not contain petrochemical-derived ingredient, the products are natural.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Inolex Investment CorporationInventor: Rocco Burgo
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Patent number: 7858076Abstract: Copolymers which contain tert-butyl (meth)acrylate, at least one ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated amido-containing compound and acrylic acid incorporated in the form of polymerized units, cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions which contain at least one such copolymer and the use of these copolymers are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Son Nguyen-Kim, Claudia Wood
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Publication number: 20100322888Abstract: Hair treating emulsion compositions are resistant to drying after applied to hair and have a formulation permitting easy application to hair. The emulsion composition includes a lubricant, a surfactant and water and further includes 0.5 to 15 wt % of at least one polyhydric alcohol selected from the group consisting of glycerol, diglycerol and dipropylene glycol; 0.005 to 1 wt % of a highly polymerized polyethylene glycol; and 0.05 to 10 wt % of lanolin and/or a lanolin derivative.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2007Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: ARIMINO CO., LTD.Inventors: Akimasa Mochizuki, Hirokatsu Okazaki
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Publication number: 20100319719Abstract: Present invention is on styling composition comprising at least one film forming polymer, at least one polyol at a concentration of 5% by weight or higher and polyacryloldimethyltaurate and/or its salts. The composition of the present invention improves curl retention, curl separation, shine and manageability of hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: KPSS-KAO PROFESSIONAL SALON SERVICES GMBHInventors: Ina Bräutigam, Frank Hermes
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Publication number: 20100316586Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for shaping keratin fibers, containing at least one bonding agent selected from acrylic acid ester copolymers and methacrylic acid ester copolymers in a cosmetically acceptable carrier and to the use of corresponding bonding agents in styling agents for introducing or improving a remodeling capability of a hairstyle that has been created or fixed using said styling agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2007Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAAInventors: Thorsten Knappe, Ina Krügermann, Johann Klein
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Patent number: 7846423Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one diblock copolymer, as well as to the use of the said diblock copolymer as a modifier of properties of cosmetic compositions, more preferably of compositions for the skin and/or the hair. The diblock copolymer comprises two blocks, block A and block B, wherein block A is a polycationic block and block B is a neutral block.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Bruno Bavouzet, Mathias Destarac, Pascal Herve, Agnieszka Zofia Wilczewska
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Patent number: 7829071Abstract: The present invention is directed to bimodal polymer compositions and personal care fixatives containing bimodal polymer compositions. The present invention includes a bimodal polymer composition having a first polymer with anionic character and a second polymer with cationic character and wherein the polymers form an interpenetrating polymer network. In one embodiment, the present invention also includes personal care fixatives (e.g., health care, hygiene or cosmetic compositions) containing the bimodal polymer composition. The present invention also includes methods for forming bimodal polymer compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Interpolymer CorporationInventors: Norwin W. Wolff, Timothy L. Martin, Thomas L. Hiff
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Patent number: 7829070Abstract: Ampholytic copolymers which contain a molar excess of anionogenic and/or anionic groups, polyelectrolyte complexes which contain such an ampholytic copolymer, cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions which contain at least one such copolymer or polyelectrolyte complex and the use of these copolymers and polyelectrolyte complexes are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Son Nguyen-Kim, Klemens Mathauer, Claudia Wood, Gerd Schuh, Darshan Patwardhan
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Patent number: 7829073Abstract: The present disclosure relates to anhydrous compositions for making up or caring for the skin, for example foundations, comprising at least one liquid organic phase comprising at least one non-volatile oil, at least one amorphous gelling polymer formed by polymerization of an olefin, and poly(methyl methacrylate) particles, wherein the amount of the at least one non-volatile oil present in the composition is greater than the amount of poly(methyl methacrylate) particles present in the composition. The compositions may exhibit a smooth and melting creamy texture, spread easily over the skin, and make it possible to obtain a homogeneous make-up that has a powdery and matt finish and that confers a pleasant softness on the skin. The make-up may also exhibit good properties of hold.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Guenaelle Martin, Agnès Themens
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Patent number: 7824665Abstract: The invention provides a quick-drying disinfectant gel for hands that spreads well in rubbing into hands, spreads easily over the hands, forms no scum, and is not sticky before and after drying. The disinfectant gel for hands of the invention contains 0.01 to 2.0 wt % of a maleic anhydride polymer, 0.01 to 5.0 wt % of polysaccharides, 40 to 95 wt % of a lower alcohol, and water, with the total being 100 wt %.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: NOF CorporationInventors: Koji Miyamoto, Yoshimi Sekine, Hiroki Fukui, Kenshiro Shuto
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Patent number: 7824666Abstract: The present invention is directed to bimodal polymer compositions and personal care fixatives containing bimodal polymer compositions. The present invention includes a bimodal polymer composition having a first polymer with anionic character and a second polymer with cationic character and wherein the polymers form an interpenetrating polymer network. In one embodiment, the present invention also includes personal care fixatives (e.g., health care, hygiene or cosmetic compositions) containing the bimodal polymer composition. The present invention also includes methods for forming bimodal polymer compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Interpolymer CorporationInventors: Norwin W. Wolff, Timothy L. Martin, Thomas L. Hiff
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Patent number: 7824664Abstract: Disclosed herein is a semi-permanent hair shaping method comprising (c) applying onto the hair a first composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one solubilized fixing polymer chosen from anionic and amphoteric polymers, said application being optionally followed by a resting time for said first composition, (d) applying onto the hair a second composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least 0.15% by weight, relative to the total weight of said second composition, of at least one salt chosen from mineral and organic salts, said application being optionally followed by a resting time for said second composition, where step b) is conducted prior to or after step a), then (c) rinsing the hair, (d) shaping the hair either after applying the first composition of step a), or after applying the second composition of step b) and prior to the rinsing step c).Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventor: Priscille Devin-Baudoin
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Patent number: 7820147Abstract: Hair restorative compositions useful in repairing damaged hair include at least one hair shaft bonding agent dispersed within an appropriate solvent or carrier, such as water. When applied to damaged hair, the hair shaft bonding agent adsorbs into and bonds to the damaged hair shaft, filling in discontinuities and adhering split ends or loosened cuticle layers back together within the main hair shaft. A wetting agent may be included to facilitate absorption and bonding of the hair shaft bonding agent to hair. A thickening agent may be included to yield a hair restorative composition that is much easier to apply compared to runny compositions having the consistency of water. A conditioner may be added to nourish and condition the hair. The inventive hair restorative compositions are able to permanently repair damaged hair, thereby resulting in hair that is stronger, healthier, and more resistant to further damage.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: Michael T. Mata
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Patent number: 7820608Abstract: Provided are methods of cleansing dyed hair comprising applying to dyed hair a composition comprising anionic surfactant and a hydrophobically-modified polymer capable of binding surfactant thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Russel M. Walters, Anthony J. Cossa, Joseph J. Librizzi
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Publication number: 20100247472Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the manufacture of aminated or functionalized aminated polymers and their use in water-borne compositions. More specifically, this invention relates to personal care compositions containing aminated polymers and one or more other conditioning agents, surfactants and other active or inactive ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: HERCULES INCORPORATEDInventor: Arjun C. Sau
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Patent number: 7803403Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a low molecular weight, non-crosslinked, linear acrylic copolymer and at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and combinations of two or more thereof, and methods of using such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph J. Librizzi, Russel M. Walters, Michael Fevola, Krishnan Tamareselvy
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Publication number: 20100226871Abstract: The present invention relates to a high intensity fragrance composition for use in a cosmetic, toiletry, personal care, personal cleansing product or adsorbent article, which comprises by weight: a) 75% to 100% of at least 2 fragrance ingredients where each fragrance ingredients must contain only atoms of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen, comprise an ester functional group, an alcohol functional group or an aldehyde functional group, have boiling points between 100° C. and 300° C. at a pressure of 760 mm of mercury, have molecular weights within the range of 70 atomic mass units to 175 atomic mass units, and have ClogP values between 0.00 and 4.00; b) 0 to 25% of an essential oil; and c) 0 to 25% of a fragrance ingredient other than the fragrance ingredients in category a), wherein the sum of a), b) and c) equals 100%.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Stuart FRASER, Dominique GINDRE, Jonathan WARR
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Publication number: 20100221294Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing, lengthening, volumizing, or concealment of keratinous surfaces or tissue. The compositions comprise non-straight fibers useful for formulating cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceutical compositions which are comfortable, durable, and overcome smudging, smearing, flaking, and detachment from keratinous surfaces, thereby resulting in an aesthetically pleasing appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: AVONE Products ,Inc.Inventors: John S. Kurek, Tao Zheng, John R. Glynn, JR., Harold E. Pahlick
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Patent number: 7776318Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a liquid cleansing composition, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium: (a) at least one anionic surfactant; (b) at least one electrolyte, (c) at least one copolymer of methacrylic acid and of a C1-C4 alkyl acrylate, present in an amount of less than 0.5% by weight of active material, relative to the total weight of the composition. The present disclosure also relates to the use of the compositions in cosmetics or dermatology, such as products for cleansing human keratin materials, for instance the skin, and to their use for improving the stability of the texture of the composition at low temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Laure Bissey-Beugras, Delphine Ribery
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Patent number: RE42025Abstract: Novel conditioning polymers containing (meth) acrylamidopropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride, meth (acrylic acid) or 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and, optionally, a C1-C22 alkyl (meth) acrylate and the use thereof in a cosmetically acceptable medium for the treatment of a keratin-containing substrate are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Nalco CompanyInventors: Allan L. Melby, Nicholas F. Vozza, Richard LaMar, Gary F. Matz
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Patent number: RE42127Abstract: Novel conditioning polymers containing (meth) acrylamidopropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride, meth (acrylic acid) or 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and, optionally, a C1-C22 alkyl (meth) acrylate and the use thereof in a cosmetically acceptable medium for the treatment of a keratin-containing substrate are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Nalco CompanyInventors: Allan L. Melby, Nicholas F. Vozza, Richard LaMar, Gary F. Matz