Amine Oxide, Quaternary, Or Zwitterion Nitrogen Component (e.g., Betaine, Sultaine, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/123)
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Patent number: 6770608Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a textile softening composition which comprises, as the softening agent, a quaternary ammonium salt which comprises a mixture of mono-, di- and tri-ester components, wherein the amount of diester quaternary is greater than about 50% by weight, and the amount of triester quaternary is less than about 25% by weight based on the total amount of quaternary ammonium salt. The invention also relates to a softening agent which comprises a high diester quaternary ammonium salt mixture comprising mono- and diester components derived for ether dialkanolamines. The invention also relates to processes for preparing said softening agents, and methods of use as a fabric softener and as a hair and skin conditioner.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Ralph Franklin, Robert Mendello, Paul Albert Iacobucci, Dale Steichen, Phuong-Nga Trinh
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Patent number: 6765024Abstract: Phase stables, pumpable, liquid, high solids, aqueous monoalkanolamide surfactant emulsions are disclosed for use as cold mixable monoalkanolamide delivery systems for separately prepared aqueous formulations containing at least one principal surfactant. The monoalkanolamide surfactant emulsions comprise at least one monoalkanolamide characterized in its unemulsified form by having an amide content of at least about 85% and by being substantially solid and water insoluble at a temperature below about 30° C., and at least one monoalkanolamide emulsifying surfactant and, surprisingly, remain homogeneous, pourable, and pumpable at a total solids content of at least 20 weight percent at a temperature in the range of about zero° C. to about 30° C.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: McIntyre Group, Ltd.Inventors: John Gray, Eugene D'Aversa
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Patent number: 6743760Abstract: A conditioning shampoo comprising: (a) 8-18 weight % of an anionic surfactant; (b) 0.5-0.8 weight % of a conditioning system comprising: (i) 0.1-0.75 weight % of silicone Quaternium-8; (ii) 0.1-0.5 weight % of a low molecular weight guar gum with a molecular weight less than 100,000 centipoise as an aqueous clear cationic solution of a modified polysaccharide clear cationic solution; and (iii) 0.1-0.5 weight % of Polyquaternium-10; (c) 1.0-6.0 weight % of an amphoteric surfactant; (d) 0.5-5.0 weight % of a member selected from the group consisting of cocodiethanol amide, and cocomonoethanol amide; and (e) the remainder as water.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Eugene Hardy, Anthony Psihoules
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Patent number: 6730655Abstract: There are described diquaternary ammonium compounds of the general formula: wherein R1 and R4 are each independently of the other C4-C16alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-C1-C10 alkyl, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are each independently of the others C1-C4alkyl, and A is a monovalent anion. The compounds exhibit a pronounced action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and also against yeast, molds and algae. They are accordingly suitable for the antimicrobial treatment of surfaces and for the preservation and disinfection of materials and cosmetic products, and especially also for the preparation of solid or liquid formulations and for the preservation of foodstuffs and drinks. The compounds are furthermore suitable for imparting antimicrobial properties to technical plant and for antimicrobial water treatment.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Dieter Reinehr, Dietmar Ochs, Hanspeter Sauter, Fernand Hoffstetter
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Patent number: 6727217Abstract: Pearlescent surfactant compositions are prepared at a temperature of from about 10° C. to about 45° C. by providing an aqueous surfactant solution and then contacting the aqueous surfactant solution with a composition comprised of a pearlizing wax and a polyol ester.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Claus Nieendick, Karl Heinz Schmid, Anke Eggers
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Patent number: 6706258Abstract: An aqueous shampoo composition comprising, in addition to water: i) at least one cleansing surfactant; ii) a cationic deposition polymer, and iii) a silicone component consisting of a blend of: (a) emulsified particles of an insoluble silicone, in which the emulsified particles of insoluble silicone are incorporated into the shampoo composition as a preformed aqueous emulsion having an average silicone particle size in the emulsion and in the shampoo composition of from 0.15 to 30 microns, and (b) microemulsified particles of an insoluble silicone, in which the microemulsified particles of insoluble silicone are incorporated into the shampoo composition as a preformed aqueous microemulsion having an average-silicone particle size in the microemulsion and in the shampoo composition of less than 0.10 microns.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1999Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Peter Gallagher, Tipawan Kreu-Nopakun, Andrew Malcolm Murray
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Patent number: 6683032Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions and, more particularly, to a class of compounds having specific quaternized amine based upon a phosphate ester. The use of a phosphate ester based upon a fatty alcohol or fatty alcohol alkoxylate as the material used to prepare a phospholipid results in heretofore-unknown compounds. The products are very good wetting agents, have improved hydrolytic stability, are extremely substantitive to human skin and are well tolerated by human tissue making them suitable for use preparation of barrier products for personal care applications. In short they are ideal surfactants for use in many personal care applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventors: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Kevin A. O'Lenick
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Patent number: 6683033Abstract: A concentrated aqueous betaine surfactant composition consisting essentially of a betaine compound and from 0.5 to 3.5 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one fluidizing additive selected from the group consisting of (i) a fatty acid dimer composition and (ii) phosphoric esters of fatty alcohols or polyethoxylated fatty alcohols, the composition containing a solid content of at least 40 wt %, said composition having a reduced viscosity and a low gel point.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Josep María González, María José Bermejo, Rosa María Barceló, Josep Vilaret, Nuria Siscart
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Patent number: 6667287Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet bowl light duty liquid cleaning composition containing at least one surfactant, a disinfecting agent, a polymeric viscosity modifier and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Harry Aszman, Alison Kugler
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Patent number: 6656892Abstract: A detergent composition comprising (A) 5 to 30% by weight of at least one kind of surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, and a nonionic surfactant based on the total weight of the composition; (B) 0.1 to 5% by weight of a substance selected from the group consisting of an N-long-chain acyl acidic amino acid and a salt thereof based on the total weight of the composition; and (C) less than 0.2% by weight of a cationic polymer compound based on the total weight of the composition. The detergent composition provided has good foaming property and causes no friction during rinsing, as well as has excellent feeling of use by imparting moistness without tackiness to skin and providing good hair control without stiffness.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2002Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.Inventor: Eiko Oshimura
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Patent number: 6642194Abstract: This invention relates to a clear shampoo comprising a polysiloxane component and methods for making the same. In one embodiment, the polysiloxane component comprises a side chain component having a hindered amine group.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Chemsil Silicones, Inc.Inventors: James Jeffries Harrison, Zimming Sun, James Parr, Nohemi Harrison
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Patent number: 6635607Abstract: Adjuvant surfactant compositions for beneficially modifying the properties, particularly rheological properties, of surfactant systems are provided. The surfactant compositions, which include at least one primary surfactant and can be substantially free of monoethanolamines, diethanolamines, and diethanolamides include alkoxylated hydroxyalkyl isostearamide which is substantially a liquid at room temperature. The isostearamide composition may also include a second surfactant. Methods of preparation and uses are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: ICI Americas Inc.Inventors: Craig B. Queen, John L. Gormley
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Patent number: 6635609Abstract: The present invention is directed to a surface cleaning and maintenance composition including a non-ionic surfactant, a quaternary ammonium surfactant and water. Optionally, neutralizer and fragrance can be included in the composition. The inventive composition can be used in highly dilute concentration to clean and maintain stone surfaces while minimizing undesirable adverse appearance effects.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventor: David C. Sutton
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Patent number: 6619295Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition containing (A) a cationic surfactant; (B) one or more organic solvents selected from among an N-alkylpyrrolidone, a lower alkylene carbonate, and an aromatic alcohol; (C) a lower alcohol or a lower polyol; and (D) an alkaline ingredient. The composition efficiently removes an acid hair-dye composition from the hair without causing any damage to the hair.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hiroko Okabe, Yutaka Shibata
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Patent number: 6620773Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which comprises at least a surfactant mixture and an oil component, the surfactant mixture comprising at least an anionic or zwitterionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant and an alkyl phosphate component. The composition according to the invention is extremely well tolerated by the skin, mucosa and eyes, and has excellent foam formation.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Johnson & Johnson GmbHInventors: Anja Stork, Otto von Stetten
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Publication number: 20030171229Abstract: This invention provides concentrated aqueous betaine-type surfactant compositions having reduced viscosity and a low gel point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: KAO CORPORATIONInventors: Josep Maria Gonzalez, Maria Jose Bermejo, Rosa Maria Barcelo, Josep Vilaret, Nuria Siscart
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Patent number: 6617292Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing keratinous materials which comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, particles essentially consisting of aluminium oxide and having a mean primary size in numerical terms of less than 200 nm, at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric or nonionic surfactant. The invention also relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratinous fibres, as well as a use of the composition according to the invention as a shampoo.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Béatrice Perron, Serge Restle, Franck Giroud, Henri Samain
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Publication number: 20030162675Abstract: A hair cleansing composition comprises the following ingredients (A) to (D):Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Terazaki, Fumiko Kasuga, Osamu Hirota
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Patent number: 6608011Abstract: A pearlized cleansing composition for personal care comprising: (a) 4.00-30.00 weight % of an anionic material selected from the group consisting of water soluble lipophilic sulfates and sulfonates of 8 to 22 carbon atoms; (b) 0.25-4.0 weight % behenyl alcohol; and (c) water.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Amrit Patel, Raymond Babecki, Saurabh Desai
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Washing composition containing alkylamido ether sulphates, anionic surfactants and cationic polymers
Patent number: 6596675Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one (C8-30) alkylamido ether sulphate, at least one anionic surfactant chosen from (C6-C24)alkyl sulphates, (C6-C24) alkyl ether sulphates, (C614 C24)alkyl ether carboxylates and anionic (C6-C24)alkyl polyglycosides, and at least one cationic polymer whose cationic charge density is greater than or equal to one milliequivalent per gram. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials using the composition according to the invention, and also to a use of this composition as a shampoo.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Mireille Maubru, Bernard Beauquey, Sandrine Decoster -
Publication number: 20030130145Abstract: A pearlized cleansing composition for personal care comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Amrit Patel, Raymond Babecki, Saurabh Desai
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Patent number: 6586378Abstract: An aqueous hair stying composition comprises: (i) from 0.1% to 40%, by weight based on total weight, of oily or fatty material, the oily or fatty material including at least one material selected from hydrocarbon oils and glyceride fatty esters. (ii) from 0.1% to 10%, by weight based on total weight, of a hair styling polymer; (iii) from 0% to 30%, by weight based on total weight, of an aerosol propellant; and (iv) from 0% to 5%, by weight based on total weight, of a surfactant. The compositions have improved strength and durability of hair hold and superior sensory feel.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2000Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Lalitesh Chandra
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Patent number: 6576603Abstract: A surfactant composition containing: (a) from about 30 to about 70% by weight of an alkyl ether sulfate; (b) from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside of formula I: R1O(R2O)b(Z)a I wherein R1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; R2 is a divalent alkylene radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; b is a number having a value from 0 to about 12; a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6; and (c) from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of a salt, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Cognis CorporationInventors: George A. Smith, John F. Hessel, Christina M. Haas
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Patent number: 6566314Abstract: An aqueous foam producing personal cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition, which is normally clear and is essentially free of any amides of diethanolamine, comprises a cloud point depressing agent comprising ammonium chloride. The composition of the present invention is characterized by a low cloud point temperature such that the risk of forming an undesirable precipitate in the composition is reduced. Also disclosed is a method of reducing the cloud point temperature in a normally clear aqueous personal cleansing composition which is essentially free of amides of diethanolamine. The method comprises adding ammonium chloride to the composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2000Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Alberto-Culver CompanyInventors: Usha V. Murthy, Dipak K. Ghosh, Randy Schueller
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Patent number: 6562772Abstract: A composition for washing keratin materials combines in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one anionic, amphoteric or nonionic detergent surfactant; ii) at least 1.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of a nacreous and/or opacifying agent; and iii) at least one acrylic terpolymer made from a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate; of a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound containing at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate and a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl(meth)acrylamide; of a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether containing alkylenoxy groups and a nonionic monomer of urethane type.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Maurin, Bernard Beauquey
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Patent number: 6551970Abstract: The invention relates to new detergent and conditioning hair-care compositions comprising (A) a washing base comprising an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric C10-C14 alkylbetaine surfactant, (B) a conditioning system comprising at least one cationic guar gum and at least one insoluble silicone, the silicone being introduced into the composition in non-emulsified form, and (C) a cosmetically acceptable medium, as well as a process of cleansing and conditioning the hair by application of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2002Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: L'OréalInventors: Sandrine Decoster, Bernard Beauquey
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Patent number: 6551971Abstract: A detergent composition contains the following components (a) and (b): (a) an amphoteric surfactant 2 to 35 wt. %, (b) a compound which is other than the component (a) 6 to 40 wt. %. and contains, in its molecule, a carboxyl group and an amino group or a quaternary ammonium group This composition is easily thickened without using a thickener, and has excellent temperature stability and washing with it imparts the skin with good touch feeling.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Sayaka Inaba, Hideyuki Hanazawa
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Patent number: 6534455Abstract: A composition for washing keratin materials combines in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least dialkyldiallylammonium; and iii) at least one acrylic terpolymer made from a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate; of a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound containing at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate and a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl-(meth)acrylamide; of a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether containing alkylenoxy groups and a nonionic monomer of urethane type.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2000Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Véronique Maurin, Bernard Beauquey
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Patent number: 6533873Abstract: A shower gel formulation having a clear appearance is described which suspends insoluble particles, water insoluble liquids or bubbles and contains an acrylate copolymer, an anionic surfactant, a cationic polymer and, optionally, an amphoteric surfactant. The method of use of the clear shower gel is also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2000Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Marion Louise Margosiak, Michael Alan Rahn, Rosa Paredes
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Patent number: 6518229Abstract: An antibacterial composition is provided that has an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a cationic conditioning agent, an antibacterial agent and water. Preferably, the composition is a liquid hand soap. The aqueous antibacterial composition, especially when an antibacterial liquid hand soap, has a proper balance of ingredients for providing a high cleansing ability, high foam, good conditioning and a pleasant emollient effect on the skin. The method of reducing amount of bacteria on part of a person's body, such as a hand, includes contacting the hand with the composition and, thereafter, rinsing the hand with water.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Anne Tashjian, Susan Mills, Marie Lewis
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Patent number: 6511671Abstract: Detergent composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one washing base, at least one water-insoluble silicone and at least one amphoteric polymer comprising from 1 to 20 mol % of at least one monomeric unit chosen from (meth)acrylate and (meth)acrylamide types having at least one fatty chain, the fatty chain having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms. These compositions may possess improved cosmetic properties, in particular the sleeking of the hair. The compositions can be used for cleaning, care and styling of the hair.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2000Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Claude Dubief, Serge Restle, Géraldine Fack
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Patent number: 6506372Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fixing and/or conditioning polymer and at least one amphoteric polymer comprising from 1 to 20 mol % of at least one monomeric unit chosen from (meth)acrylate and (meth)acrylamide types having at least one fatty chain, the fatty chain having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms. This combination may provide markedly improved cosmetic properties (disentanglement, softness) compared with the properties obtained with either of the constituents used alone. These compositions are used for washing and/or conditioning keratinous materials such as the hair or the skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2000Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Claude Dubief, Serge Restle
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Publication number: 20030008790Abstract: This invention relates to a hair conditioner composition in solid form comprising at least 5 wt % cationic surfactant and at least 5 wt % fatty alcohol material, wherein the composition contains less than 80 wt % water.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Peter Simon Carew, Reginald Manley, Stephen Lee Wire
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Patent number: 6500791Abstract: Dialkyl quats useful in personal care products are described. These quats are produced from fatty acids at least 30% by weight of which are C-20 in length or longer.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Croda Inc.Inventors: Abel G. Pereira, Helena S. Barinova
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Publication number: 20020193264Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods, two-step methods, and kits for caring for, treating or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one compound comprising at least two quaternary ammonium groups; and at least one sugar chosen from C3 to C5 monosaccharides; and heating the at least one keratinous fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: David W. Cannell, Hitendra Mathur, Nghi Van Nguyen
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Patent number: 6494920Abstract: A cleaning composition for use in cleaning textile, hair and skin, the composition containing: (a) an esterquat; and (b) aloe.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Manfred Weuthen, Rafael Pi Subirana, José Blasquez Fernandez, Bernd Fabry
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Patent number: 6495498Abstract: Novel “two-in-one” detergent compositions comprised of at least one water soluble silicone agent, at least one cationic conditioning agent, and a detergent. These compositions are suitable for use in shampoos, baths, and shower gels. Also described is a novel delivery system for depositing benefit agents into and onto the skin, nails, and/or hair comprised of at least one water soluble silicone and at least one cationic conditioning agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Susan M. Niemiec, Hsing Yeh, Regina Gallagher
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Patent number: 6489286Abstract: A conditioning shampoo composition comprised of a mixture of anionic and amphoteric surfactants and optional conditioners which imparts cleansing, wet detangling, dry detangling and manageability to hair and which is relatively non-irritating and thus suitable for use by young children and adults having sensitive skin and eyes.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2000Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Elvin R. Lukenbach, Victoria F. Dole, Glenn A. Nystrand, Laura McCulloch, William D. Allan, Jonathan R. Hill, Charles J. Taylor
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Patent number: 6486105Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods, two-step methods, and kits for caring for, treating or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one compound comprising at least two quaternary ammonium groups; and at least one sugar chosen from C3 to C5 monosaccharides; and heating the at least one keratinous fiber.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: David W. Cannell, Hitendra Mathur, Nghi Van Nguyen
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Publication number: 20020147120Abstract: The invention relates to new detergent and conditioning hair-care compositions comprising (A) a washing base comprising an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric C10-C14 alkylbetaine surfactant, (B) a conditioning system comprising at least one cationic guar gum and at least one insoluble silicone, the silicone being introduced into the composition in non-emulsified form, and (C) a cosmetically acceptable medium, as well as a process of cleansing and conditioning the hair by application of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2002Publication date: October 10, 2002Applicant: L'OrealInventors: Sandrine Decoster, Bernard Beauquey
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Patent number: 6451747Abstract: The invention discloses novel detergent and conditioning hair care compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) a conditioning system comprising at least one cationic polymer and a mixture of at least one amine silicone and of at least one grafted silicone polymer comprising one polysiloxane portion and one portion constituted by one non-silicone-modified organic chain, one of the two portions constituting the primary polymer chain, the other being grafted on the primary chain. These compositions have improved hairstyling effect. The invention is useful for hair washing, care and styling.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1999Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventor: Sandrine Decoster
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Patent number: 6440923Abstract: A packaged aqueous self foaming liquid cleansing composition comprising a base composition comprising a surfactant system comprising an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant and a hydrophobic component, and a post foaming agent, wherein the composition is substantially free of soap and thickens on the addition of the post foaming agent to the base composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1999Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Ian Gardner Lyle, Tom Matthew Salmon, Margrit Schopper-Martens, Elisabeth Winterot
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Patent number: 6440908Abstract: The subject invention involves high moisture containing bar compositions comprising required amounts of a borate compound. The borate compound structures water in the bar thereby enabling the retention of high amounts of moisture without compromising bar properties.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1999Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Uday Shanker Racherla
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Patent number: 6432894Abstract: A composition for washing keratin materials, combines, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least one polyorganosiloxane oil with a viscosity greater than or equal to 0.1 m2.s−1; and iii) at least one acrylic terpolymer made up of a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate, a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound with at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate and a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylamide, and a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether carrying alkylenoxy groups and a nonionic monomer of urethane type.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Véronique Maurin, Bernard Beauquey
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Patent number: 6432895Abstract: Detergent mixtures comprising (a) an oligomeric esterquat which is the product of the process which comprises reacting a mixture of a mono-carboxylic acid and a dicarboxylic acid with an alkanolamine to form an alkanolamine oligoester and reacting the alkanolamine oligoester with an alkylating agent and (b) the product of the process which comprises reacting an alkylene oxide and a fatty acid amidoamine, wherein the weight ratio of components (a) to (b) is from about 10:90 to about 90:10; and wherein the oligomeric esterquat has at least two cationic centers.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Joaquin Bigorra, Nuria Bonastre Gilabert, Rafael Pi Subirana
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Patent number: 6432910Abstract: Fibers are treated with fiber treating solutions comprising an animal protein hydrolysate, chitosan lactate and one or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts. The fiber treating solutions provide a smooth, soft and supple feel due to a moisture-retaining property and physiological skin protecting effects. Underwear products has physiological skin protecting effects obtained by treating with these fiber treating solutions.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2001Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignees: Gunze Co., Ltd.Inventor: Momoki Nakagawa
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Patent number: 6432896Abstract: A detergent composition contains the following components (a) and (b): (a) an amphoteric surfactant 2 to 35 wt. %, (b) a compound which is other than the component (a) and contains, in its molecule, a carboxyl group and an amino group or a quaternary ammonium group 6 to 40 wt. %. This composition is easily thickened without using a thickener, and has excellent temperature stability and washing with it imparts the skin with good touch feeling.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Sayaka Inaba, Hideyuki Hanazawa
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Publication number: 20020086805Abstract: Detergent composition with a softening and protective action of natural fibers, preferably keratinic, characterized in that it has no cationic surface-active agents, and comprises:Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: CONDEA AUGUSTA S.P.A.Inventors: Calogero Genova, Giuseppe Giammasi, Francesco Buosi
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Patent number: 6403542Abstract: Composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least one cationic vinyllactam copolymer also comprising at least one methylvinylimidazolium salt, polyurethane, methacrylamidopropyldimethylamine, methacrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium or vinylcaprolactam unit; and iii) at least one acrylic terpolymer consisting of a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate; of a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound containing at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth) acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4) alkylamino (C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate and a mono- or di (C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth) acrylamide; of a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether containing alkylenoxy groups and a nonionic moType: GrantFiled: September 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Véronique Maurin, Bernard Beauquey
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Patent number: 6391834Abstract: A foaming aqueous body-cleansing composition of (a) an anionic surfactant, (b) an alkyl (oligo)glycoside, (c) a zwitterionic surfactant, (d) an ampholytic surfactant is presented. The body cleansing composition produces a stable, fine-bubble, creamy-feeling foam.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Heike Schelges, Wolfhard Scholz, Gryta Schosser