With Particulate Scrubbing Or Abrasive Component (e.g., Powdered Pumice, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/139)
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Publication number: 20110021398Abstract: The invention relates to skin and hand cleansers comprising the components a.) at least one alkyl ester and/or diester, b.) 0 to 40 wt.-% of at least one surfactant selected from the group of fatty alcohol ethoxylates, fatty alcohol ether sulfates and salts of sulfated and/pr sulfonated fatty acids, c.) at least one thixotropic agent and at least one hydrophilic, pyrogenic silicic acid, d.) 0 to 30 wt.-% of one or more abrasives, e.) 0 to 5 wt.-% of at least one physiologically compatible carbonic acid ester f.) 0 to <10 wt.-% water, g.) optionally one or more viscosity modifying agent, h.) optionally other cosmetic aids, additives and/or active ingredients, wherein the total of the components a.) through h.) adds up to 100 wt.-%, based on the composition of the cleanser.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: EVONIK STOCKHAUSEN GMBHInventors: Petra Allef, Marcel Veeger, Markus Hemming
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Patent number: 7871969Abstract: A personal cleansing composition in solid or bar form which is mild to the skin and very effective in removing dirt and grime from the body, particularly the hands. Importantly, such soap bars do not have a noticeable abrasive feel when in contact with the skin. Another feature is that the bar exhibits a so called “drag effect” when the soap bar is used for washing.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventor: E. Gary Myers
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Patent number: 7858570Abstract: The present application is directed to various compositions to treat the itching and conditions that result from contracting poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, as well as other plant and substances that contain substances that lead to a skin reaction but that upon removal alleviate the symptoms of the condition. In particular, the compositions described herein are useful for removing urushiol after it has contacted the skin. The compositions include granules or other scrubbing means to reach the urushiol in the skin, a mixture of surfactants to form a complex with the urushiol, counter-irritants to provide a soothing sensation to the irritated skin, and other functional ingredients to provide additional benefits to the individual who has contacted urushiol.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Inventor: William D. Hare
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Publication number: 20100305015Abstract: An exfoliant body scrub having, as exfoliant, solid salt suspended in saturated brine containing sufficient surfactant to form, with said brine, a structured, solid suspending system, and optionally an oil dispersed in said brine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: INNOVATION DELI LIMITEDInventor: John Hawkins
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Publication number: 20100267599Abstract: A light-colored soap bar composition for at-home microdermabrasion comprising from approximately 8% to approximately 15% by weight of an abrasive comprising magnesium oxide, having a mean particle size diameter from approximately 120 to approximately 200 micrometers, and from approximately 0.5% to approximately 3.5% total dispersing agents by weight, which help to disperse the abrasives uniformly within the soap bar. The dispersing agents comprise oil and butter components which help to uniformly incorporate the abrasives into the soap bar composition without having to significantly alter the foamability and integrity of the soap bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: Bella Bella, Inc.Inventors: Lynn Lucka, Patricia A. Mullen
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Publication number: 20100256032Abstract: Skin care preparation materials comprising substantial amounts of food grade soy flour in soap bars in separate soap bars suitable for detoxification and makeup removal, exfoliation and moisturization. The food grade soy flours are of differing types and fat content as well as particle size and lecithin content suitable for each of the skin care purposes. A seriatim regimen of skin care with the soap bars is used for maximum skin care effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Michael Goldenberg
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Patent number: 7767303Abstract: The invention relates to a cloth that can function as a moisturizing cleanser. When the cloth is moistened with water, it works up into a warm, sudsy cleansing lotion that feels great and works well as a facial cleansing cloth. The cloth contains water, at least one surfactant and at least one hydrophilic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: ReGenesis, LLCInventors: James A. Smith, George Kellett
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Patent number: 7700530Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a cleanser including a balance of components for providing consumers with an enhanced exfoliation experience that smoothes skin immediately and sustains the smooth feeling for an extended period of time. Additionally, the cleanser provides a simultaneous cleansing and warming effect to the consumer's skin. Particularly, in one embodiment, the cleanser includes a combination of a water soluble carrier, a warming agent, a water soluble silicone surfactant, and an exfoliant.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stacy Averic Mundschau, Lisa Ann Flugge-Berendes, Scott W. Wenzel, Uyen TuongNgoc Lam, Corey Thomas Cunningham
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Publication number: 20100087352Abstract: A method for producing particles includes providing a relief template having a surface relief pattern adapted to impart structure to a plurality of particles while they are under production; depositing a radiation-sensitive material on the relief template; exposing portions of the radiation-sensitive material on the relief template using a beam of spatially patterned radiation; removing portions of the radiation-sensitive material after the exposing to reveal at least portions of surfaces of the plurality of particles; and separating at least a portion of the plurality of particles from the relief template. At least a portion of a structure of each of the plurality of particles is defined by a combination of the surface relief pattern and the spatially patterned radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventor: Thomas G. Mason
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Publication number: 20090325837Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a cleanser including a balance of components for providing consumers with an enhanced exfoliation experience that smoothes skin immediately and sustains the smooth feeling for an extended period of time. Additionally, the cleanser provides a simultaneous cleansing and warming effect to the consumer's skin. Particularly, in one embodiment, the cleanser includes a combination of a water soluble carrier, a warming agent, a water soluble silicone surfactant, and an exfoliant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Stacy Averic Mundschau, Lisa Ann Flugge-Berendes, Scott W. Wenzel, Uyen TuongNgoc Lam, Corey Thomas Cunningham
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Patent number: 7612027Abstract: This invention provides heavy-duty cleansers (HDHC), with a high level of biodegradability and little or no ecotoxicity, with a high level of efficiency and a maximum skin tolerance and no systemic toxicity. In the broadest aspect of the invention there is provided a cleansing formulation comprising 5 to 10% of one or more methylesters of vegetable saturated and/or unsaturated fatty acids which may be from several natural sources including sunflower seed oil, soybean oil, rape seed oil, or coconut oil. The formulation includes between about 10% to 30% of one or more surfactants and a preferred combination of surfactants includes at least one ethoxylated fatty alcohol, one alkyl polyoxyethylene glycol, one alkanolamide and one polymeric quaternary ammonium salt.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Deb IP LimitedInventors: Pierre Bruno Grasha, Neil Paul Joyce
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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: 20090197785Abstract: A stable, pourable or pasty, homogeneous exfoliant composition having particulate, solid sugar suspended in a saturated aqueous solution of said sugar, and sufficient surfactant to form, in conjunction with said solution, a stable, solid-supporting structured surfactant system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2007Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: INNOVATION DELI LIMITEDInventor: John Hawkins
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Publication number: 20090186792Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic composition, which stably includes disintegrable particles and is excellent in feeling upon use. A gel cosmetic composition, which has a pH of 4 to 9 and includes the following components (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E): (A) disintegrable particles obtainable binding water-insoluble primary particles by use of a water-soluble binder; (B) 15% to 70% by weight of polyol; (C) a thickening polymer compound having a carboxy group; (D) less than 1% by weight of water-soluble salts; and (E) water.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2007Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: KAO CORPORATIONInventors: Noriyuki Tanaka, Keiko Matsuo
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Publication number: 20090178692Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal cleansing system comprising: (1) a scrubbing device containing at least one hydrophobic synthetic polymer; and (2) a liquid personal cleansing composition containing a core shell capsule in which a benefit agent is encapsulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan Frank Warr, Emmanuel Julien Aussant, Stuart Bernard Fraser
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Publication number: 20090163395Abstract: Skin detergent hitherto available comprises a mixture of cream and powder, and coagulates and sets due to evaporation of water content to become an eraser's waste-like object, so that the eraser's waste-like object embraces the dirt and sets, thereby showing an effect of cleaning. But, this type of skin detergent has such defect that it causes users to feel mere setting of cream and does not enable users to readily fully feel the effect of cleaning. The present invention provides skin detergent which is applied on skin and rubbed to become an eraser's waste-like matter, so that dirt of skin, stale or old keratin, or the like are removed together with the eraser's waste-like matter, the skin detergent comprising at least water, polymer having a reactive, group to react with cation, and cationic surface active agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: SANSHO COSME INC.Inventors: Katsuhito Hatanaka, Yukio So, Yukari Kozima, Maya Koizumi, Hitomi Ohira
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Publication number: 20090149362Abstract: A non-aqueous cleansing formulation having cleansing, moisturizing and/or exfoliating properties includes an oil phase and a natural surfactant derived from legumes and/or grains. The oil phase can include an oil component and a thickening agent. The natural surfactant can be in the form of a particulate flour product derived from Vigna radiala, Vigna mungo, Glycine max, Cicer aerientinum, Vigna unguicalata, Pisum sativum, Phaseolus vulgaris, or combinations thereof, which is dispersed in the oil phase. The flour product suitably includes a high protein flour to emulsify the oil phase and provide improved cleansing action. Such non-aqueous cleansing formulation can be used as skin care products, hand cleansers, hair cleaners or general use cleansers. Advantageously, the cleansing formulations are free of synthetic soaps and/or synthetic surfactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventor: Sanyasi Raju KALIDINDI
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Publication number: 20090111725Abstract: An exfoliating scrub bar for various parts of the body is made from natural ingredients that exfoliate the skin gently and effectively. The scrub bar comprises powdered or crushed nuts; powdered or crushed oats; and glycerin. The combination of ingredients allows a person to gently exfoliate different parts of the body depending on the location and/or skin sensitivity. The scrub bar provides the user with an effective tool for exfoliation that allows for the removal of dead skin cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventor: Irena Anna Domaradzki
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Patent number: 7482314Abstract: A microdermabrasion composition is provided. The composition preferably has 2-60 weight percent surfactant, 5-60 weight percent volatile silicone oil, 8-50 weight percent anhydrous solvent, and 1-25 weight percent water soluble salt. The water soluble salt is most preferably sodium chloride. The composition is effective and safe for in-home microdermabrasion. A kit including such a microdermabrasion composition and an applicator sponge, and a method of microdermabrasion are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Orchid Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Pearl E. Grimes, Irwin Palefsky, Ken Klein, Ni'kita Wilson
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Patent number: 7446081Abstract: The present invention relates to facial wash compositions delivering enhanced whitening using sub-micron titanium dioxide, optional modifier and specific deposition systems.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Liang Sheng Tsaur, Jack Polonka, Prem Chandar
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Patent number: 7442674Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions delivering enhanced visual benefits to the skin with specific optical attributes. These are delivered using specific deposition systems (where oil/emollient comprises part of deposition system) and/or by ensuring dispersion of particles.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Jack Polonka, Brian Keith Hamilton, Alexander Lips, Prem Chandar, Liang Sheng Tsaur
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Publication number: 20080248144Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing an abrasive substance, where natural kernels, shells, fruit skins and/or seeds are ground to give a flour of defined particle size, the flour is treated in aqueous suspension with at least one bleaching agent, in which the addition of the bleaching agent takes place in two steps, where, in the first step, at least 40% by weight to 90% by weight of the total amount of bleaching agent is added and the flour is sterilized in the acidic medium and, in the second step, the lightening and degreasing of the flour is brought about by the simultaneous metered addition of the remainder of the bleaching agent with an alkali solution in alkaline medium, and its use in cosmetic preparations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: EVONIK STOCKHAUSEN GMBH,Inventors: Daniel Guenter, Michael Friebel
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Publication number: 20080227677Abstract: This invention provides heavy-duty cleansers (HDHC), with a high level of biodegradability and little or no ecotoxicity, with a high level of efficiency and a maximum skin tolerance and no systemic toxicity. In the broadest aspect of the invention there is provided a cleansing formulation comprising 5 to 10% of one or more methylesters of vegetable saturated and/or unsaturated fatty acids which may be from several natural sources including sunflower seed oil, soybean oil, rape seed oil, or coconut oil. The formulation includes between about 10% to 30% of one or more surfactants and a preferred combination of surfactants includes at least one ethoxylated fatty alcohol, one alkyl polyoxyethylene glycol, one alkanolamide and one polymeric quaternary ammonium salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Deb IP LimitedInventors: Pierre Burno Grascha, Neil Paul Joyce
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Patent number: 7410937Abstract: This invention provides heavy-duty cleansers (HDHC), with a high level of biodegradability and little or no ecotoxicity, with a high level of efficiency and a maximum skin tolerance and no systemic toxicity. In the broadest aspect of the invention there is provided a cleansing formulation comprising 5 to 10% of one or more methylesters of vegetable saturated and/or unsaturated fatty acids which may be from several natural sources including sunflower seed oil, soybean oil, rape seed oil, or coconut oil. The formulation includes between about 10% to 30% of one or more surfactants and a preferred combination of surfactants includes at least one ethoxylated fatty alcohol, one alkyl polyoxyethylene glycol, one alkanolamide and one polymeric quaternary ammonium salt.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: DEB IP LimitedInventors: Pierre Bruno Grascha, Neil Paul Joyce
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Patent number: 7332224Abstract: The invention relates to a cloth that can function as a moisturizing cleanser. When the cloth is moistened with water, it works up into a warm, sudsy cleansing lotion that feels great and works well as a facial cleansing cloth. The cloth contains water, at least one surfactant and at least one hydrophilic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Regenesis LLCInventors: James A. Smith, George Kellett
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Patent number: 7297668Abstract: A skin composition which is at least substantially anhydrous and comprises a) At least one water immiscible emollient oil in sufficient quantity to provide emolliency to skin, b) At least one emulsifying agent capable of forming an emulsion, in situ, on the skin with the above oil when water is added to the said composition, the said emulsifier in such quantities that the oil is substantially removed from the skin, c) A water soluble, at least substantially insoluble in the composition skin exfoliative and/or skin polishing material in sufficient quantities to remove dead cells from the skin during application of the composition and, d) At least one wax in sufficient quantity to at least enhance the physical stabilization of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Marie Johansson, John Ghaim, Nadia Soliman
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Patent number: 7138129Abstract: The invention provides materials and methods for making skin care compositions that contain dried or fresh fruit particles, and also can contain suspending agents, surfactants, emollients, emulsifiers, and/or cationic polymers. The basic fruit components typically are from the pulp and peel of the fruit, which can be specially processed to retain the colors, phytochemicals and nutritive ingredients. The compositions provided herein can contain particles made from whole fruits (minus seeds, leaves, and stems) that have been subjected to drying techniques (e.g., air-drum drying or freeze drying) and then processed into small particles.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.Inventors: Suk H. Cho, Becky Zehntner, Angela M. Tuck
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Patent number: 7030073Abstract: A process for making a chemical composition includes the steps of mixing 200–800 parts by volume of petroleum solvent with 10–500 parts by volume of normal paraffin or isoparaffin at room temperature to form a solvent paraffin mixture. A microcrystalline wax is heated to between 180–200 degrees Fahrenheit until melted and 90–700 parts by volume of melted microcrystalline wax is vigorously mixed with the normal paraffin or isoparaffin mixture to form a creamy liquid useful as a hand cleaner and paint remover as well as a fire starter.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Inventor: Donald L. McCammon
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Patent number: 6906015Abstract: An ordered liquid crystalline phase cleansing composition is disclosed that contains a solid particulate optical modifier that modifies the appearance of the skin after rinsing the skin. A method of depositing the solid particulate optical modifier to the skin or hair with the ordered liquid crystalline phase cleansing composition is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Anat Shiloach, Rosa Paredes
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Patent number: 6849584Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to personal cleansing compositions having from about 4% to about 50%, by weight, of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic, cationic, nonionic, amphoteric, and zwitterionic surfactants and mixtures thereof; from about 0.05% to about 10% by weight of a dispersed, water insoluble solid particles or solid, temperature stable particles; from about 0.025% to about 5% by weight of an organic, non crosslinked, cationic homopolymer or copolymer having a cationic charge density of from about 2 meq/gm to about 10 meq/gm and an average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 5,000,000; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight, of a phase separation initiator selected from the group consisting of electrolytes, amphiphiles and mixtures thereof; and from about 50% to about 95%, by weight, of water.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nicholas William Geary, Timothy Woodrow Coffindaffer, Mark Anthony Brown, Magda El-Nokaly
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Patent number: 6800597Abstract: This invention relates to a bath composition based on herbs and a foaming agent, in particular a composition including a reagent consisting of sodium bicarbonate and a weak acid such as citric acid which develops carbon dioxide when it comes into contact with water, combined with a surfactant such as lauryl sulphate, and mixed with a quantity of medicinal herbs. When this composition is immersed in the bathwater, the reagent develops a considerable amount of carbon dioxide which, thanks to the surfactant also present in the composition, gives rise to the formation of foam. At the same time, an infusion is obtained due to the presence of medicinal herbs, with the result that the active constituents of the herbs which are dispersed in the water are readily absorbed by the skin through the pores. The invention also relates to packaging in which a quantity of reagent and medicinal herbs is introduced into a bag made, for example, of non-woven fabric.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Zeca S.r.l.Inventor: Antonio Campagnoli
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Patent number: 6780826Abstract: The invention relates to rinse-off personal care compositions comprising specifically defined particle wherein compositions also contain at least some hydrophobic benefit agent or emollient. The emollient allow particles to deposit and provide enhanced shine.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Xiaodong Zhang, Pravin Shah, Jennifer Chin
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Patent number: 6774096Abstract: A cleaning composition for all purpose cleaners, light duty liquids, shampoos such as hair cleaning, foam baths, liquid hand soaps, and shower gels which comprises approximately by weight: (a) 1% to 50%, more preferably 2% to 40% of at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of sulfonated anionic surfactants, sulfated anionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, C12-C14 alkanol amide surfactants, amine oxide surfactants, ethoxylated nonionic surfactants, ethoxylated/propoxylated nonionic surfactants and alkyl polyglucoside surfactants and mixtures thereof; (b) 0.5% to 10%, more preferably 1% to 8% of at least one solubilizer; (c) 0.01% to 1%, more preferably 0.03% to 0.5% of Nano-particulates of zinc oxide which function as an anti-irritant system for the surfactants; and (d) the balance being water.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventor: Marc Paye
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Patent number: 6764988Abstract: Novel skin cleansing formulations are disclosed herein. The formulations comprise an anionic particles, microfibers, or compounds which dislodge contaminants from skin through electrostatic interactions. The anionic particles, compounds, or microfibers can easily be incorporated into various products for improved skin cleaning and removal of the contaminant from the skin. The anionic particles do not necessarily kill microbes on the skin, but dislodge them from the skin surface such that they and other contaminants can easily be removed away from the skin by a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: David William Koenig, Beth Anne Lange, Bernard J. Minerath, Bruce Scott Williamson
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Patent number: 6759376Abstract: The invention relates to rinse-off personal care, liquid compositions comprising specifically defined particle wherein compositions also contain at least some hydrophobic benefit agent or emollient. The emollient allows particles to deposit and provide enhanced shine.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Xiaodong Zhang, Pravin Shah, Jennifer Chin
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Patent number: 6734152Abstract: A soap that contains glacier silt that is harvested in its natural form from areas previously occupied by glaciers. Glacial silt is one of the finest materials known. This silt is as fine or finer than talcum powder. The silt is heated to 400 degrees, sifted for a uniform consistency, and blended into cleaning compositions (soaps) used for human skin. Applied to human skin, the composition acts as mild pumice. Glacier silt is distinctive from other abrasives or pumices because the silt, in its natural form, is made up of very fine particles and is essentially undetectable when being used.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Inventor: Stephanie Lynn Varner
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Patent number: 6689396Abstract: A skin care product is formed of 1-10% by weight of an evening primrose powder with a particle size raning between 70 and 150 mesh, 89.9-98.6% by weight of a solid, liquid, or powered detergent base, and 0.1-0.4% by weight of a prfume. The skin care product is effetive in cleansing skin without injuring the skin. The evening primrose powder contains linolenic acid which is capable of reducing the contents of sugar and fat of the blood. The particles of the evening primrose powder are capable of a direct friction with the skin, thereby resulting in an effective removal of dead skin cells, skin cutin, and skin filth.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventor: Wen Tzu Huang
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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: 6531433Abstract: A non-aqueous personal scrubbing composition comprising at least one water-soluble carbohydrate having a mean particle size diameter from about 100 microns to about 2000 microns in an amount from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of the total composition and non-aqueous media in an amount from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of the total composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Abyssal Cosmetics, Inc.Inventors: Masaru Kobayashi, Takako Wright, Shigeru Kishida
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Patent number: 6506713Abstract: A cosmetic cleansing article is provided which includes an effervescent cleanser composition held within a sachet having at least one water permeable wall. The effervescent composition is an intimate mixture of an acid material such as citric acid and an alkaline material such as sodium bicarbonate. Water contact causes the combination to effervesce. The powdered mixture of alkaline/acid materials is storage stabilized against premature effervescent action by dispersing therewithin plant solids.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2000Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Craig Stephen Slavtcheff, Robert Edward Gott, Alexander Paul Znaiden
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Patent number: 6448216Abstract: New abrasive cleaner products that utilize different types of glass cullet, such as container, ceramic, or plate glass, for scouring applications is provided. Preferably, the invention utilizes recycled container-glass cullet and also includes a sugar-based surfactant, a filler, and a preservative in combination with cullet to provide effective abrasive cleaner compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Sonora Environmental Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Ann Marie Alia Wolf, Richard Winston Adlai Garb, Jennifer Lou Lindquist
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Patent number: 6376438Abstract: The invention relates to hydrous liquid paste or cream-like hand cleansing agents without organic solvents, especially a course hand cleanser with a rubbing agent. Said cleansing agents are characterized by a content of 10 to 30 wt. % of at least one vegetable oil from the group of triglycerides, saturated and/or unsaturated fatty acids, of 10 to 30 wt % of a tenside comprised of a fatty alcohol ethoxylate, at least one fatty alcohol ether sulfate and/or a salt of a sulfonated fatty acid, 10 to 65 wt. % water, each referring to the composition of the cleansing agent, and optionally 1 to 30 wt. % of at least one abrasive. In addition, the hand cleanser optionally contains at least one viscosity building agent and optional additional cosmetic auxiliary, accessory and/or active agents.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Stockhausen GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Volker Rosenberger, Andreas Klotz, Marcel Veeger, Beatrice Bruecher
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Patent number: 6376437Abstract: A skin cleansing composition suitable for removing ink and other stains from the hands and arms of a user includes an effective amount of a low molecular weight alcohol having from one to twelve carbon atoms and an effective amount of a peroxide releasing agent, e.g., a perborate salt, preferably sodium perborate, such that together, the alcohol and perborate salt provide a synergistic reaction that effectively removes ink from the skin of the user. Other additives such as fillers, abrasives, and detergents may be employed to provide further cleansing action.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2001Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Gojo Industries, Inc.Inventors: John Viscovitz, Michael J. Dolan
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Patent number: 6362143Abstract: A detergent capable of eliminating oils and fats by absorbing same thereinto, wherein a detergent comprising a surface active agent, solid detergent, liquid detergent, glycerin, or water combined with ash powders of rice hulls or carbide powders of rice hulls or a combination of the two, in a dispersed state therein. The powders become dispersed evenly on the surface of the material to be cleaned without harming the surfaces being cleaned, such as the human skin, and provides even absorption and removal of oils and fats while providing even and definite cleaning effect.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Inventor: Teizo Satoh
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Publication number: 20020013237Abstract: A skin cleansing composition suitable for removing ink and other stains from the hands and arms of a user includes an effective amount of a low molecular weight alcohol having from one to twelve carbon atoms and an effective amount of a peroxide releasing agent, e.g., a perborate salt, preferably sodium perborate, such that together, the alcohol and perborate salt provide a synergistic reaction that effectively removes ink from the skin of the user. Other additives such as fillers, abrasives, and detergents may be employed to provide further cleansing action.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: John Viscovitz, Michael J. Dolan
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Publication number: 20010046947Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a detergent capable of getting rid of the dirtiness definitely, by getting absorbed into the dirty spots of oil and fat attached onto the surface of the material to be cleaned, such as a human skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventor: Teizo Satoh
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Patent number: 6294509Abstract: The invention relates to disintegrating particles formed by agglomerating primary particles at least part of which are insoluble in water, wherein the agglomeration of the disintegrating particles is disintegrated in an aqueous solution containing a water-soluble salt by lowering the concentration of the water-soluble salt. The invention also relates to a cleanser or detergent composition that includes the disintegrating particles, a water-soluble salt at a concentration lower than its saturated solubility, a surfactant and water. The composition has excellent physical (mechanical) cleanability and stability with time and gives users a pleasant feeling upon use. The composition does not cause damage to and itch on the skin because the disintegrating particles are disintegrated during cleansing and rinsing, and it is extremely good in rinsability.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1999Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Zenbei Meiwa, Mamoru Nakamura, Tatsuki Matsumoto, Yoshihiro Hasebe, Hideyuki Hanazawa, Ritsuko Yamazaki
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Patent number: 6294179Abstract: A viscous, liquid, skin washing composition comprising water, at least one surface active agent, abrasive particles and a viscosifier, CHARACTERISED IN THAT the viscosity of the composition is typically that of a shower gel, i.e. in the range 4000-8000 mPas measured at a shear rate of 10 s−1, the particles, preferably calcite, have a mean diameter of 40-400 micrometres and a bulk density of 1-4.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1996Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Robert Stanley Lee, David Serridge
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Patent number: 6265363Abstract: A skin cleansing composition suitable for removing ink and other stains from the hands and arms of a user includes an effective amount of a low molecular weight alcohol having from one to twelve carbon atoms and an effective amount of a peroxide releasing agent, e.g., a percarbonate salt, preferably sodium percarbonate, such that together, the alcohol and percarbonate salt provide a synergistic reaction that effectively removes ink from the skin of the user. Other additives such as fillers, abrasives, and detergents may be employed to provide further cleansing action.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventor: John Viscovitz
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Patent number: 6245343Abstract: The invention relates to a foaming pulverulent composition for cleaning and/or caring for the skin. The composition includes a cosmetically acceptable binder and a pulverulent filler which is insoluble in the binder and which is present in an amount sufficient to structure the composition and to confer on it the appearance of a deformable solid in which the binder is trapped. The pulverulent filler includes solid particles of thermoplastic polymer and at least one surfactant in pulverulent form. The composition foams when it is hydrated.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Therese Daubige, Veronique Guillou