Solid, Shaped Article (e.g., Bar, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/133)
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Patent number: 9783711Abstract: Agent for sanitary facilities that can be applied directly on the sanitary object, adheres, and is flushable only after a large number of flushes. The agent includes fillers from the group of surfactants and a bonding agent, wherein the bonding agent is selected from the group of polyalkylene derivatives, hydrogentated polystyrol derivatives, copolymers from the group of monoalkyl esters of poly(methyl vinyl ether/carbonic acid anhydrides, olefin homopolymers, and copolymers of two or more olefins, wherein the olefin homopolymers and copolymers can also be partially hydrogenated, partially oxidized, or further functionalized by graft molecules, and from the group of polyalkyleneimines, including in alkoxylized form, polyetheramines (alkoxylized amines) and polyglycerin polyether alkyl carbonic acids, polymers or derivatives including such polymer groups.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: BUCK-CHEMIE GMBHInventors: Joachim Leipold, Edgar Jaeschke, Matthias Fritz
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Publication number: 20140342968Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising a cleansing effective amount of surfactant and polyurethane-34. The polyurethane-34 can deposit on skin during cleansing and form a barrier that reduces bacterial attachment to skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Regina Hourigan, Jalrajh Mattai, James Masters
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Patent number: 8680031Abstract: Exfoliating compositions, such as soaps, scrubs, and muds, for conditioning skin. The compositions include a carrier and particles that are insoluble in the carrier. The carrier may include one of more of a surfactant and an emollient, among other ingredients. The particles preferably include calcium carbonate, one or more phyllosilicates, and a quartz group tectosilicate, preferably have a calcium carbonate equivalent of less than 90%, and preferably embody a schistose texture. The exfoliating compositions with such particles have unexpected moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Roanoke CollegeInventor: DorothyBelle Poli
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Publication number: 20130089628Abstract: Sodium hypochlorite-based compositions that are non-toxic and have antimicrobial and cleansing properties may include from about 0.025% to about 10% by weight of sodium hypochlorite. For example, the compositions may include less than 1% by weight of sodium hypochlorite (e.g., less than 0.5% by weight of sodium hypochlorite). The compositions may further include sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamide MEA, disodium EDTA, and deionized water. Such compositions may be applied externally to a mammalian body through rinse-off or leave-on applications. Compositions also may be incorporated as a component of other products, such as deodorants, towelettes, or powders.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: TOPMD, INC.Inventors: Azam Anwar, Clay J. Cockerell
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Publication number: 20130045907Abstract: Methods for reducing odor include applying and/or depositing particulate antimicrobial agents via a rinse-off personal care composition to the skin and/or hair follicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Anthony Charles Lanzalaco, Cynthia Marie Stark, Andrea Kay Heape
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Publication number: 20120009128Abstract: A preservative system and a personal care composition containing that system is provided which includes the preservative combination of a C10-C24 acyl glycinate salt and a hydroxyethyl sulfonate salt. This preservative system is effective against gram negative bacteria, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVERInventors: Roberta Marie Betkoski, Deidre Lee Mitchell, Kavssery Parameswaran Ananthapadmanabhan, Lin Yang
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Patent number: 8017567Abstract: A personal care cleansing composition having enhanced perceptible skin benefits, for example, by selecting certain ratios of quaternary ammonium compounds and free fatty acids. Additionally, in accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the present inventors have discovered that the addition of talc in varying percentages increases qualities to the user such as freshness, smoothness, lather and creaminess. Additionally, aspects relating to fragrance retention, deposition and the amounts perceived are improved.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Catherine Schmit, James Dalton, Celeste Rosenberg, E. Gary Myers, Robert Dail
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Patent number: 7956025Abstract: Fibers and fabrics having microcapsules containing active components adhered to the fibers and textiles by a binder material are provided. The fibers and textiles are produced by applying to the fiber and textiles a dispersion containing the microcapsules and the binder.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Terese Copete Vidal, Rafael Pi Subirana, Anna Tacies Capdevila
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Publication number: 20100305013Abstract: A method and system for providing a disinfecting washcloth impregnable with bleach and having a pH under 7.0. Liquid bleach having a pH over 7.0 is provided in a frangible pouch, and is located with at least one absorbent washcloth in an outer package. A buffer of sufficient quantity and concentration when combined with the bleach is also provided, either already impregnating the washcloth or in a separate frangible pouch. The frangible pouches may also be located in yet another mixing pouch for mixing the liquid bleach and buffer before the absorbent washcloth is impregnated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: SAGE PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Paul H. Hanifl
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Patent number: 7842284Abstract: A regimen for hunting includes using a number of zeolite-containing personal items in connection with a hunter's apparel and body to reduce the hunter's scent for improved hunting. The personal items include mouthwash, deodorant/anti-perspirant, body and boot powder, bar and liquid soap for cleansing the body and hair, laundry detergent and dryer sheets. Each of the personal items includes an effective amount of zeolite, so that use of the personal items reduces the available scent to be detected by animals in the wild. The regimen can also include the use of a seat cushion that is covered with an activated carbon-containing fabric for odor control and/or elimination.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Johnson Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Louis B. Johnson
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Patent number: 7700528Abstract: A method of stabilizing a multiphase composition is described. The composition comprises a structured surfactant phase, a benefit phase and a perfume comprising perfume raw materials. The method comprises a step of selecting at least 70% of the perfume raw materials that have a ClogP of greater than 1.8.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Karl Shiqing Wei, Rebecca Ann Taylor, Edward Dewey Smith, III, Zerlina Gudzar Dubois
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Patent number: 7670998Abstract: A cosmetic product (1) for conditioning hair, the cosmetic product having the form of a solid and comprising at least one hair conditioning ingredient. Cocoa butter, cetearyl alcohol (and) sodium lauryl sulfate and glyceryl stearate (and) PEG 100 stearate are used to form the solid and the at least one hair conditioning ingredient is a known hair conditioning ingredient, such as lanolin and cetrimonium bromide. The solid cosmetic product may combined in a bar or a small shape (3) with shampoo (2).Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Cosmetic Warrior LimitedInventors: Helen Ambrosen, Mark Constantine, Margaret Constantine
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Patent number: 7612031Abstract: The present invention is directed to a health-and-hygiene appliance comprising a dispersible component and a releasable component. Some or all of the releasable component is not homogeneously distributed throughout the dispersible component. Instead, the releasable component is disposed adjacent or proximate to the dispersible component, as would occur if the dispersible component was coated, sprayed, injected, deposited, printed, or otherwise associated with a formed dispersible component. One example of such an appliance is a cleansing product in which, on exposure to liquid, such as water, the dispersible component disperses or disintegrates, thereby releasing, and making available, all or substantially all of the releasable component, in this case a soap, cleanser, or other formulation. The releasable component may be released prior to, concurrent with, and/or after dispersal or disintegration of the dispersing component. The appliance can be sized for convenient handling by a caregiver or user—e.g.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Lang, Brendon F. Ribble
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Publication number: 20090143267Abstract: Packaging is provided for high moisture bar soap compositions to address a number of potential problems associated with high moisture bar soap compositions, such as minimizing moisture loss, inhibiting mold growth on paperboard material used in the packaging, and preventing the development of colored stains on the bar soap and packaging resulting from chemical reaction between the high moisture bar soap and the paperboard, especially recycled paperboard. The bar soap packaging comprises a laminate material comprising a paperboard material, a thermoplastic material disposed on at least one side of the paperboard material, and a fungicide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Grace (Jing) Zhang, Ji-Quan Liu, Charlie Reyes Salvador
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Patent number: 7285520Abstract: Cleansing wipes comprising a film forming polymeric material and a cleansing agent stored in dry form are disclosed. The cleansing wipes are water disintegratable such that upon contact with water, the cleansing wipes release the cleansing agent and begin to dissolve/disperse into the water. Full dissolution/dispersion of the cleansing wipes occurs in about 60 seconds or less after contact with water to allow for a sufficient time for cleansing of the hands or other skin area.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2003Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Stephen Baldwin, Bernard J. Minerath, III, Beth A. Lange, David J. Tyrrell
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Personal care compositions comprising alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary surfactants
Patent number: 7241724Abstract: The invention provides personal care compositions comprising both alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary surfactant. By using specific auxiliary surfactant whose pKa is higher than that of the alkyl phosphate surfactants, particularly in specific rations, it is possible to prepare milder compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Oreste Carnali, Kavssery Parameswaran Ananthapadmanabhan -
Patent number: 7238652Abstract: The invention provides personal care compositions comprising both alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary agent/acid. By using specific auxiliary agent whose pKa is higher than that of the alkyl phosphate surfactants, particularly in specific ratios, it is possible to prepare milder compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Oreste Carnali, Kavssery Parameswaran Ananthapadmanabhan
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Patent number: 7012050Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising (a) a cleansing amount of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants, (b) a skin slip inducing amount of a quaternized lanolin or mixture of quaternized lanolins, and (c) a skin slip enhancing inducing amount of a further cationic material or a mixture of cationic materials.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Subhash Harmalker, Tracey Aldrich
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Patent number: 6630432Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising soap which, when used with at least 3% monoglyceride and or free fatty acid, allows incorporation of desirable &agr;-hydroxy while retaining good ploddability properties. In another embodiment, the invention relates to process for making such bars.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of ConopcoInventors: Terence James Farrell, Charles Craig Nunn, Keith Francis
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Patent number: 6531628Abstract: Substantive UV-absorbing water-soluble 2-hydroxy sulfobetaine of cinnamidoalkylamines of Formula I. Hair, skin and fabric care compositions containing the compounds of Formula I. wherein, R1 is a substituent, selected from H, halo, —OH, —NH2, —NO2, —OCH3, —N(CH3)2, alkyl groups containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy groups containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkylamino or N,N-dialkylamino groups containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl group containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independently selected from benzyl, alkyl group containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, n is an integer from 1 to 6.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Galaxy Surfactants Ltd.Inventors: Nirmal Madhukar Koshti, Arun Harchandra Jawale, Bharat Bhikaji Parab, Shubhangi Dattaram Naik, Manasi Dattatraya Moghe, Tanaji Shamrao Jadhav, Subhash Shivling Nashte
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Patent number: 6475965Abstract: A composition useful for moisturizing skin which comprises (a) a moisturizing effective amount of a compound of the structure: wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: CH2OH, CH OH CH2 CO2—, or mixtures thereof wherein when X does not bear a negative charge, the said compound is a salt; and (b) a skin compatible carrier.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: LaTonya Kilpatrick-Liverman, Zeenat Nabi, Thomas G. Polefka, Elizabeth D. Volz, Melonie D. Brown
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Patent number: 6475979Abstract: Disclosed are cleansing products that include reduced malto-oligosaccharides. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a cleansing product includes a surfactant and a reduced malto-oligosaccharide. In accordance with another embodiment, the reduced malto-oligosaccharide is an encapsulant for a product carrier in a powdered laundry-type detergent.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventors: Frank W. Barresi, Richard L. Antrim, Susan O. Freers
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Patent number: 6376439Abstract: A composition for a soap bar comprises: (i) from about 0.01 to about 7% by weight of silicone; (ii) from about 0.5% to about 5%,by weight of a first emollient selected from the group consisting of from polyols, selected from the group consisting of glycerin, sorbitol, and mixtures thereof; (iii) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, of a second emollient selected from the group consisting of vegetable, animal or mineral oils, free fatty acids and mixtures thereof; (iv) about 60% to 90% by weight fatty acid soap; wherein bar has L% light transmittance under 40%.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1999Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Marcia de Ferran, Adolfo Gutmann, Sergio Roberto Leopoldino
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Publication number: 20020004468Abstract: A hand soap concentrate and a hand soap use solution are provided. The hand soap concentrate is provided with a viscosity of less than about 200 cps. The hand soap concentrate can be mixed with an aqueous solution to provide a use solution having a viscosity of greater than about 1,000 cps. A method for modifying a hand soap concentrate to provide a higher viscosity hand soap use solution is provided. The hand soap concentrate includes a surfactant component for removal of soil, and a component for increasing viscosity with mixing with an aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2001Publication date: January 10, 2002Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Christopher J. Uecker
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Publication number: 20010056050Abstract: A composition for a soap bar comprises:Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 1999Publication date: December 27, 2001Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: MARCIA DE FERRAN, ADOLFO GUTMANN, SERGIO ROBERTO LEOPOLDINO
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Patent number: 6329330Abstract: Fatty acid-based compositions which include at least one neutralized fatty acid, a phenol group-containing compound, and a photostable organic ultra-violet absorber are provided. Additionally, a method of preparing such compositions is provided. The method includes neutralizing at least one melted fatty acid; adding an alkanolamine, a phenol group-containing compound, and a photostable organic UV absorber to the neutralized melted fatty acid to form a pourable composition; and cooling the pourable composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1998Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, IncInventors: Gerard A. Latoga, Kennie U. Dee
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Patent number: 6265364Abstract: A composition useful for moisturizing skin which comprises (a) a moisturizing effective amount of a compound of the structure: wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: CH2OH, CH OH CH2CO2—, or mixtures thereof wherein when X does not bear a negative charge, the said compound is a salt; and (b) a skin compatible carrier.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: LaTonya Kilpatrick-Liverman, Zeenat Nabi, Thomas G. Polefka
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Patent number: 6090763Abstract: What is disclosed herein are new and novel hydrogel soaps and a process for obtaining them which comprises providing surface active agents in a pre-hydrogel mixture, and then forming the hydrogel. The process affords solid soaps which do not change significantly in size during use, have wide varying mechanical properties including high strengths in spite of the very high water content of the soaps, and moreover, unexpectedly provide uniform release of the surfactants and/or detergents slowly over a long period of time.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1994Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Inventors: Howard Franklin Stewart, Daniel Graiver, Robert E. Kalinowski
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Patent number: 6017871Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising protease enzyme which is a carbonyl hydrolase variant having an amino acid sequence not found in nature, which is derived by replacement of a plurality of amino acid residues of a precursor carbonyl hydrolase with different amino acids, wherein said plurality of amino acid residues replaced in the precursor enzyme correspond to position +76 in combination with one or more of the following residues: +99, +101, +103, +104, +107, +123, +27, +105, +109, +126, +128, +135, +156, +166, +195, +197, +204, +206, +210, +216, +217, +218, +222, +260, +265, and/or +274, where the numbered positions corresponds to naturally-occurring subtilisin from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens or to equivalent amino acid residues in other carbonyl hydrolases or subtilisins (such as Bacillus lentus subtilisin).Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1997Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Andre Baeck, Chanchal Kumar Ghosh, Thomas Paul Graycar, Richard Ray Bott, Lori Jean Wilson, Philip Frederick Brode, Bobby Lee Barnett, Donn Nelton Rubingh
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Patent number: 5922660Abstract: In accordance with the invention there is a composition comprisinga. an antibacterial agent, andb. a solubilizing effective amount for the purposes of solubilizing b of a compound or the formula. ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl of four to twenty carbon atoms inclusive and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl of one to twelve carbon atoms, inclusive.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1997Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Ravi Subramanyam, Ben Gu
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Patent number: 5919744Abstract: A transparent/translucent dishwashing composition in bar/paste form containing: (a) an alkyl polyglycoside of the formula IR.sub.1 (R.sub.2 O).sub.b (Z).sub.a (I)wherein R.sub.1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is 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; (b) a short-chain alcohol; (c) a fatty acid; (d) an amide; and (e) a polyol.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1997Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Henkel CorporationInventor: Virginia Lazarowitz
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Patent number: 5891835Abstract: A cleaner impregnated towel comprises a flexible, porous substrate and, impregnated into the substrate, a cleaner formulation comprising d-limonene, dibasic acid ester, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, secondary alcohol ethoxylate, sodium lauryl sulfate, polysorbate 80, a salt of a coconut oil fatty acid ester of isethionic acid, glycerine, ethyl alcohol, an antimicrobial preservative, and optionally water.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1998Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: Dotolo Research CorporationInventor: Jack T. Vlasblom
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Patent number: 5869532Abstract: Taurine derivatives represented by the following formula (1) and cleanser compositions containing the same: ##STR1## wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 5 to 21 carbon atoms, and M.sub.1 and M.sub.2 are the same or different from each other and each independently is a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal atom, 1/2 (an alkaline earth metal atom), an ammonium group, etc.,are excellent in foaming, detergency, comfort in use, rinsability, safety and biodegradability and are employed as a cleanser for the hair and body or tableware.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1996Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hiromoto Mizushima, Masakatsu Takahashi, Hiroe Tanahashi, Takashi Matsuo
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Patent number: 5856283Abstract: A solid composition comprisinga. a cleansing effective amount of an anionic surfactant or mixture thereof,b. an alcohol ethoxycarboxylic acid of the formulaR--(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n --O CH.sub.2 COOHwherein R is an alkyl of an average of about 8 to 20 carbon atoms inclusive and n is a number of 1 to about 20,c. a carbanilide antibacterial agent in antibacterial effective quantities wherein component b is in sufficient quantities to solubilize the carbanilide antibacterial agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1997Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Syed Husain Abbas, Ben Gu, AnBen Hwang, Ravi Subramanyam
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Patent number: 5834409Abstract: Mild aqueous detergent, e.g., shampoo, compositions are disclosed based on a mixture comprising anionic surfactant and amphoteric surfactant, such as betaines, present in the composition at a level of from about 0.75 to 1.25 parts by weight per part by weight of anionic surfactant. The compositions also contain one or a mixture of therapeutic agents such as climbazole or a mixture of climbazole and one or more co-therapeutics such as salicylic acid. The combination of mild surfactant system and therapeutic agent serve to prevent or treat mild skin disorders such as scalp itch and scalp irritation when applied to the scalp as a shampoo. Shampoo compositions also preferably contain one or more conditioning agents and suitable suspending agents.The invention also provides a method for treating dry skin comprising applying certain of the therapeutic agents to dry skin to promote the natural secretion of sebum.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1996Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Pallassana Narayanier Ramachandran, Clarence Ralph Robbins, Amrit Manilal Patel
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Patent number: 5817609Abstract: The present invention relates to personal wash bar compositions comprising hydrophobic, low viscosity (less than 1000 cp) emollient agents which have been specifically pre-thickened with defined polymer composition. Use of the specific thickeners allow incorporation of the low viscosity oil (viscosity less than 1000 cp) in the personal wash compositions to deliver enhanced skin benefits and desired user properties without compromising foaming and bar processing.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1997Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Mengtao He, Michael Massaro, Gregory McFann, Liang Sheng Tsaur, Gail Beth Rattinger, Michael Paul Aronson
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Patent number: 5714447Abstract: A deodorant soap or detergent composition comprising a surfactant, e.g., a soap or synthetic detergent, and either 1) minor but effective amounts in uncomplexed form of a water-insoluble zinc compound, e.g., zinc oxide, and a water-soluble zinc-complexing polyamine which is a polyalkyleneamine or a basic aminoacid polymer; or 2) a water-soluble complex of said water-insoluble zinc compound and said water-soluble zinc-complexing polyamine.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1996Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Jones, Todd W. Domke, Janet Gardella
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Patent number: 5629276Abstract: In accordance with the invention there is a composition comprisinga. an antibacterial agent, andb. a solubilizing effective amount for the purposes of solubilizing b of a compound or the formula. ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl of four to twenty carbon atoms inclusive and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl of one to twelve carbon atoms, inclusive.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1995Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Ravi Subramanyam, Ben Gu
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Patent number: 5576011Abstract: Described is a method for repelling insects such as houseflies, horn flies and mosquitoes using the cyclic organic alcohol defined according to the structure: ##STR1## and/or the mixture of cyclic organic carbonates defined according to the structures: ##STR2## and devices useful in carrying out such method.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1995Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignees: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., The University of FloridaInventors: Jerry F. Butler, Anna B. Marin, Craig B. Warren, Richard A. Wilson, Braja D. Mookherjee
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Patent number: 5573699Abstract: The disclosure describes deodorant soap or detergent compositions comprising a surfactant, e.g., a soap or synthetic detergent, and as a deodorizing component, a minor amount of a sodium zinc carbonate hydrate complex salt. The latter salt may be prepared by reacting zinc oxide and sodium bicarbonate in the presence of water.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1995Date of Patent: November 12, 1996Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Jones, Janet G. Gardella, Todd W. Domke