Abstract: Mild toilet bar compositions are described that contain harsh to the skin cleansing components, such as soap, and a latent acidifier. The latent acidifier reduces the pH of the toilet bar when used for cleansing but does not substantially affect the hardness of the toilet bar.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 28, 2001
Publication date:
July 17, 2003
Applicant:
Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Kevin Michael Finucane, Bruce Casbarro, Sudhakar Puvvada, Joseph J. Podgorsky
Abstract: A composition including at least one solvent for cured product and at least one gelling or solidifying agent. The invention also provides a composition described above which is in the form of a soft solid, for example, in the form of a stick. A pack is also provided, comprising (i) a shaped mass of a composition, which includes at least one solvent for a cured product and at least one gelling or solidifying agent and a container (1) for the composition. The container (1) has a mechanism for expelling the shaped mass.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 15, 2002
Publication date:
July 10, 2003
Inventors:
Brendan J Kneafsey, John Guthrie, David P Melody
Abstract: A detergent tablet in order to be readily dispensed from the detergent dispenser of an automatic dishwasher should be of a generally elliptical shape to a modified generally elliptical shape. This is a shape where a cylinder having a rectangular cross-section contained within the tablet shape has a diagonal dimension that is a minimum for such a shape. This is a diagonal of a cross-section along the minor axis of the tablet. This shape can be defined by the equation:
(
x
a
)
p
+
(
y
b
)
p
=
1
where 2a is the length of the major axis, 2b is the length of the minor axis, and p in an exponent having a value of between about 1.5 to about 25 extending to a shape where the sides disposed along the major axis are parallel and the sides defined by the minor axis have a defined radius.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 20, 1998
Date of Patent:
July 8, 2003
Assignee:
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Inventors:
Gary Benjamin Binstock, Bruce Cummings, Divaker Kenkare, Kevin Mark Kinscherf, Steve Mark Phillips
Abstract: Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids having 12-22 carbon atoms in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more refatting substances with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 9, 2001
Date of Patent:
July 8, 2003
Assignee:
Beiersdorf AG
Inventors:
Andreas Lenuck, Jens Treu, Erich Karcher
Abstract: A method of delivering a benefit agent to fabric for exerting a pre-determined activity, wherein the fabric is pre-treated with a multi-specific binding molecule which has a high binding affinity to the fabric through one specificity and is capable of binding to the benefit agent through another specificity, followed by contacting the pre-treated fabric with the benefit agent, to enhance the pre-determined activity to the fabric. Preferably, the binding molecule is an antibody or fragment thereof, or a fusion protein comprising a cellulose binding domain and a domain having a high binding affinity to another ligand which is directed to said benefit agent. The method is useful for example for stain removal, perfume delivery, and treating collars and cuffs for wear.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 2000
Date of Patent:
June 17, 2003
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco,
Inc.
Inventors:
Steven Howell, Julie Little, Cornelis Paul Van Der Logt, Neil James Parry
Abstract: The invention provides personal wash compositions which deposit high levels of sunscreen while maintaining good lather. Enhanced deposition, from bar or liquid, is based on specific sunscreens used, particularly on their solubility.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 10, 2000
Date of Patent:
June 10, 2003
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco,
Inc.
Inventors:
Harry Crookham, David John Lang, Mengtao He, Abid Khan-Lodhi
Abstract: A toilet bar composition is described that contains an amido tertiary amine, amido amine salt, or amido ammonium skin conditioning agent in an amount effective to enhance skin feel and the deposition of hydrophobic emollients without having a deleterious effect on lathering speed, sand, and slip properties.
Abstract: A method of producing aerated soap 5 comprising solidifying molten soap 4 having bubbles dispersed therein in a molding unit, wherein a storage tank 61 of the molten soap 4 has a circulating duct 62 forming a loop passing through the storage tank 62, and the circulating duct 62 or the storage tank 61 has connected thereto a feed nozzle 31 for feeding the molten soap 4, whereby the molten soap 4 is fed to the molding unit through the feed nozzle 31 while being circulated in the circulating duct 62.
Abstract: A solid translucent or transparent soap composition comprising a cleansing effective amount of soap and an antidiscoloration effective amount of the benzotriazole 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-dodecl-4-methylphenol.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 25, 2001
Publication date:
May 8, 2003
Inventors:
Aberdeen Allen, Enrique Joel Valencia Garcia
Abstract: A bar soap preparation having enhanced antibacterial and microbial properties which contains between 0.1 weight % and 95 weight % of at least one anionic surfactant; and at least one acidifying agent present in an amount sufficient to impart a pH of below 5.0. The bar soap provides microbial protection resulting from its rapid microbicidal action.
Abstract: The present invention relates to the composition comprising soap and alkoxylated triglyceride wherein said bars have improved sensory properties (e.g., reduced drag and stickiness; and enhanced slipperiness) relative to identical bar with non-alkoxylated triglyceride.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 2, 2001
Date of Patent:
April 8, 2003
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco,
Inc.
Inventors:
Yury Yarovoy, Michael Massaro, Rajesh Patel
Abstract: A composition and a method of preparing a solid, transparent/translucent moisturizing/cosmetic/personal cleansing bar having one or more visible soap inserts, wherein a transparent soap matrix surrounding the soap insert has an increased melting temperature of at least 55° C. to prevent melting the soap insert during manufacture, and to reduce deformation during storage and handling, increasing its hardness and durability, and substantially reducing the tendency of the bar to lose weight over time by evaporation of water by exposure to room temperature. The soap insert can have the same composition as the surrounding transparent matrix soap, having less water to provide at least a 3° C. higher melting point, and/or a small percentage of pigment or dye, for easy recycling of defective bars, without the need to separate the soap insert from the surrounding matrix soap.
Abstract: The invention provides a single-dose soap for use only once, as a disposable soap unit, the soap unit having a high solubility in order to be quickly dissolved during a washing operation, the soap unit comprising lauryl sodium sulfate, a first hydrophilic disintegrating agent, an agglutinating agent, and a second hydrophilic disintegrating agent for causing a sudden disintegration and dissolution of the soap when contacting with a liquid for the washing operation. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing the soap unit.
Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersion suitable for use as coating agent and binder for pharmaceutical forms, having a solids content of 10-70% by weight consisting of
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 9, 2001
Publication date:
March 27, 2003
Inventors:
Christian Meier, Johanna Eisele, Michael Schnabel, Klaus Schultes, Stefan Grimm, Hans-Ulrich Petereit, Thomas Suefke
Abstract: Capsules for protecting a benefit ingredient and/or a colorant usefull in detergent or personal care compositions. The benefit agent and/or colorant within the capsule is surrounded by a continuous phase based on a mixture of thermoplastic-type co-polymer and hydrocarbon oil. The continuous phase is preferably transparent. Detergent and personal care compositions containing the capsules are also described.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 28, 2001
Publication date:
March 27, 2003
Applicant:
Unilever Home and Personal Care, U.S.A.
Inventors:
Feng-Lung Gordon Hsu, Kristina Marie Neuser, Robert Joseph Ahart, Deborah Marie Coccaro, Peter Anthony Divone
Abstract: Disclosed is a kit for making transparent soaps at home and a method for making transparent soaps using the kit, which can be used to conveniently make transparent soaps having various shapes at one time at home. The kit includes an upper plate and a sidewall extending downward from the entire edge of the upper plate. The upper plate has a plurality of mould cavities opened upward. The method includes the steps of preparing a transparent soap composition, melting the transparent soap composition, injecting the molten composition to the kit, solidifying the molten composition and taking the solidified soap out of the kit.
Abstract: Cleansing bar compositions that are efficient and have excellent foam properties and low ocular and skin irritation are disclosed. The compositions include dibenzylidene sorbitol as a gelling agent, a glycol solvent, and a combination of anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants to provide detergency. The compositions may contain hydroxypropyl cellulose as a solidifying synergist.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 21, 2000
Date of Patent:
February 4, 2003
Assignee:
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Danilo L. Lambino, Annabelle J. Personeni, Noble J. Mathew
Abstract: 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:
Application
Filed:
June 18, 2002
Publication date:
January 9, 2003
Applicant:
Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Peter Simon Carew, Reginald Manley, Stephen Lee Wire
Abstract: A process for preparing a cleansing bar having well defined platelet striations therein which comprises extruding a cleansing bar having platelets therein using an extruder having a perforated barrier across the cross section of the extruder, the barrier a sufficient distance from the spider so that well-defined platelet striations are observed in the finished bar with the human eye. Generally the perforated barrier is located at least about 60% preferably at least about 70% from the spider, as measured from the spider to the extruder cone outlet. Generally, a standard extruder cone length from spider to cone outlet is about 483 mm to about 560 mm.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 10, 2002
Publication date:
January 2, 2003
Applicant:
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Inventors:
Liem Vu, Matthew Edstrom, Armando San Juan
Abstract: A solid cleansing composition comprising
a. About 1 to about 90 wt. % soap,
b. About 0.02 to about 2.0 wt. % of a Vitamin E precursor or mixture thereof,
c. A Vitamin E precursor deposition effective amount of a cationic deposition polymer or mixture thereof, and
d. From zero to the essential absence of Vitamin E.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 25, 2001
Date of Patent:
December 31, 2002
Assignee:
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Inventors:
Diane Riesgraf, Nadia Soliman, Zeenat Nabi
Abstract: An electric motor, which is preferably a disk drive spindle motor, contains a multi-phase stator driven by switching the phases of drive current at corresponding commutation angles of the rotor. Small semi-random offsets are introduced into the commutation angles at which the drive current is switched, spreading the frequency of excitation over a wider range, and reducing the peak harmonic excitation at the switching frequency. Preferably, a table of offsets is maintained, and an offset from the table is added to each commutation point. The table preferably has more entries than the number of commutation points, the entries being cycled on a round-robin or other basis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 14, 2001
Date of Patent:
December 31, 2002
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventors:
Kevin Jack Erickson, Zine-Eddine Boutaghou
Abstract: Aerated, ultra low-density cast-dehydrated syndet detergent bars for use in personal wash, fabric wash and hard surface cleaning. A process for preparing aerated, ultra low-density cast-dehydrated detergent bars wherein the air is entrained in the bars after rigidification and shaping the product is also provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 9, 2002
Publication date:
December 26, 2002
Applicant:
Unilever Patent Holdings
Inventors:
Hari Koduvely, Suresh Murigeppa Nadakatti, Vijay Mukund Naik, Prassana Pathak, Shiju Thomas
Abstract: In a continuous process for the preparation of multiphase soaps, in which stable multiphase soaps are obtained by suitable cutting and stamping of soap masses in various sequences, the individual phases of the multiphase soap are readily visible when viewed from above and from the side.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 24, 2001
Publication date:
November 28, 2002
Inventors:
Steffen Sonnenberg, Rolf-Gunther Schmidt, Theodor Schmidt, Jorg Edler
Abstract: Multiphase soaps in which the individual phases are highly visible when viewed from above and from the side have high stability. Their use permits various scent experiences to be achieved during the washing operation.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 6, 2002
Publication date:
November 21, 2002
Inventors:
Steffen Sonnenberg, Marcus Ohrmann, Theodor Schmidt, Rolf-Gunter Schmidt
Abstract: The present invention relates to an weak acidic soap bar which can represent a pearly appearance, a noble color quality and a high luster which is prepared by mixing a soap base composition comprising amino acid derivatives having a melting point of below 100° C. and a coated micaceous powder, and molding the mixture. The soap bar according to the present invention is excellent in aspects of soap quality, color sense and appearance by mixing specific amino acid derivatives base and a coated micaceous powder, dissolving, and molding the mixture.
Abstract: A process for inhibiting the formation of surface haze on finished transparent soap bars involving the steps of: (a) providing a finished transparent soap bar; (b) providing a coating component selected from the group consisting of water, a C1-C8 aliphatic alcohol, a polyol, and mixtures thereof; (c) applying the coating component onto the finished transparent soap bar to form a coated transparent soap bar; and (d) immediately packaging the coated transparent soap bar.
Abstract: 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:
Grant
Filed:
March 9, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 5, 2002
Assignee:
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Inventors:
LaTonya Kilpatrick-Liverman, Zeenat Nabi, Thomas G. Polefka, Elizabeth D. Volz, Melonie D. Brown
Abstract: 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:
Grant
Filed:
March 7, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 5, 2002
Assignee:
Grain Processing Corporation
Inventors:
Frank W. Barresi, Richard L. Antrim, Susan O. Freers
Abstract: A monohydric alcohol-free, transparent, moisturizing bar soap having a high humectant solvent content. The formulation includes: (i) from about 38% to about 96% of one or more humectant solvents and (ii) from about 3% to about 20% of insoluble and/or soluble fatty acid soaps, with at least about 3% insoluble fatty acid soap. The weight ratio of humectant solvent to insoluble fatty acid soap ranges from about 3:1 to about 23:1. The bar soap has a standardized wear rate of less than about 15% and a hardness of from about 30 to about 100 hardness units. The transparent solid bar soap may be manufactured by a “hot pour” process with conventional batch mixing equipment designed for relatively moderate temperatures; accordingly, the bar soap may be packaged for final consumer use in the mold in which it was formed.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination soap bar composition containing monoglyceride sulfonates and a method for manufacturing the same.
Abstract: A cleansing bar composition is described comprising an anionic surfactant, a C6 to C18 free fatty acid, and a fatty alcohol having a melting point under about 35°C. and optionally a hydrophobic emollient. Useful emolients include triglycerides, hydrocarbons, silicones, fatty esters, and mixtures thereof. Useful anionic surfactants include C8 to C18 alkali metal acyl isethionates. Suitable low melting fatty alcohols include lauryl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, and a mixture thereof. The inventive bars have excellent mush, lather and wear properties.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 23, 2001
Date of Patent:
October 1, 2002
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care USA
Inventors:
Syed Husain Abbas, Ray Hui, Laurie Ann Coyle
Abstract: A low water content cleansing composition in toilet bar form is described which includes high levels of emollients having a melting point below 25 C, 12-hydroxystearic acid as a structuring agent, and at least one detersive surfactant. Useful emollients that are liquid at room temperature may include triglycerides, petroleum oil, polyhydric alcohols and silicone oil, and are present in a concentration range of 5 to 60 wt. %. The inventive toilet bars have excellent mush and wear properties.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent bar soap composition comprising a sodium salt of a fatty acid or a mixed sodium/potassium salt of a fatty acid, at least one amphoteric surfactant selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by formulas (A) to (C), a nonionic surfactant, and at least one glycerin derivative.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 10, 2001
Publication date:
September 19, 2002
Inventors:
Yoshinobu Saito, Daiji Nagahama, Nobuyuki Kishi, Tetsuo Nishina
Abstract: Cleansing bar compositions that are efficient and have excellent foam properties and low ocular and skin irritation are disclosed. The compositions include dibenzylidene sorbitol as a gelling agent, a glycol solvent, and a combination of anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants to provide detergency. The compositions may contain hydroxypropyl cellulose as a solidifying synergist.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 21, 2000
Publication date:
September 12, 2002
Inventors:
Danilo L. Lambino, Annabelle J. Personeni, Noble J. Mathew
Abstract: The present invention is a dual function bar formed into a single structure, with (a.) a first portion having at least one exposed surface and containing a deodorant soap formula; and, (b.) a second portion distinct from the first portion and having at least one exposed surface and containing a moisturizing soap formula. The soap may have a third portion, being a neutral portion absent deodorant and moisturizing formulae, and typically being centrally located and acting as a substrate or support for the other portions. For example, it may be one or more layers, or it may contain recesses to receive the other portions in appropriate areas, such as on opposite sides or opposite ends.
Abstract: The invention relates to soap bars comprising 6% to 13% triglyceride oils wherein said bars simultaneously have post processing properties and maintain good lather. In a second embodiment, the invention relates to a process of making predominantly soap bars having noted properties comprising adding 6 to about 13% by wt. triglyceride oil(s) at finishing stage post crystallization.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 26, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 27, 2002
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care USA Division of Conopco,
Inc.
Inventors:
Georgia Shafer, Michael Massaro, Yury Yarovoy, William Lanza
Abstract: An effervescent compound is disclosed which includes a solvent and an effervescent system. The solvent may be both hydrophilic and have low solubility with organic effervescent ingredients. The solvent may include a glycol ether, for example, but not limited to, 2-butoxyethanol. The effervescent system used in the effervescent compound may be, for example, but is not limited to, expanded sodium perborate or a mixture of sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, and an acid. The effervescent compound may further include any one, or all, or any combination of the following ingredients: surfactants, bleaching compositions, anti-redeposition agents, binders, lubricants, colors, fragrances, and/or optical brighteners. Also disclosed is a method for making an effervescent compound, including the steps of providing a solvent, providing an effervescent system in powder form, and mixing the solvent with the effervescent system, thereby producing a free-flowing effervescent compound.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 21, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 27, 2002
Assignee:
Chemlink Laboratories, LLC
Inventors:
Ryan Giffin Moore, Hilton G. Dawson, Richard A. DeSenna, Kenneth Scott Wiley
Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination soap bar composition containing monoglyceride sulfonates and a method for manufacturing the same.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination soap bar composition containing monoglyceride sulfonates and a method for manufacturing the same. A combination bar composition containing monoglyceride sulfonates of the present invention comprises fatty acid based toilet bars and monoglyceride sulfonates of the following General Formula 1:
where R is an alkyl having 7 to 21 carbon atoms, and M is sodium, potassium, triethanolamine, or ammonium.
Abstract: Multiphase soaps in which the individual phases are highly visible when viewed from above and from the side have high stability. Their use permits various scent experiences to be achieved during the washing operation.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 13, 2001
Publication date:
June 20, 2002
Inventors:
Steffen Sonnenberg, Marcus Ohrmann, Theodor Schmidt, Rolf-Gunter Schmidt
Abstract: 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:
Application
Filed:
March 7, 2001
Publication date:
June 13, 2002
Inventors:
Frank W. Barresi, Richard L. Antrim, Susan O. Freers
Abstract: A transparent cleansing bar which includes a synthetic detergent, a major portion of which is a sulfated ethoxylated long chain alkyl alcohol, a polyhydric alcohol, a water soluble soap, a fatty acid alkanolamide, and optionally an alkylsarcosinic acid and an alkyl polyglycoside and wherein the pH is not less than about 8.0.
Abstract: The invention discloses bars and process for making bars comprising synthetic anionic, fatty acid soap and hydroxy acid salt wherein bar can be extruded at minimum rates and wherein the bar and process are defined by specified ratio of hydroxy acid salt to calcite filler.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 18, 2001
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2002
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco,
Inc.
Abstract: A method is provided for enabling the use of high levels of fluid material (e.g. emollients and moisturizers) in the preparation of soap material (e.g. bars and noodles), whilst the soap material has a firm, smooth and homogeneous appearance. In testing, the resulting soap bars appeared to be exceptionally mild to the skin. The method comprises the use of a granular material comprising a fluid phase and a particulate material. In an alternative manner, the fluid phase and particulate material may be incorporated into the mixture separately.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 16, 1999
Publication date:
May 2, 2002
Inventors:
HERMANUS CHRISTOFFEL KEMPER, JACOB OOSTERMAN
Abstract: 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:
Grant
Filed:
July 27, 1999
Date of Patent:
April 23, 2002
Assignee:
Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco,
Inc.
Inventors:
Marcia de Ferran, Adolfo Gutmann, Sergio Roberto Leopoldino
Abstract: A molded synthetic composition is presented having at least 25% by weight synthetic surfactants, at least 30% by weight non-surface-active organic plasticizers and fillers, and 5 to 30% by weight of talcum. The composition provides improved moldability and initial foam quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 29, 1999
Date of Patent:
April 23, 2002
Assignee:
Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
Inventors:
Udo Hennen, Evelyn Roseneck, Wolfhard Scholz, Werner Schneider
Abstract: Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids having 12-22 carbon atoms in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more refatting substances with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 9, 2001
Publication date:
April 18, 2002
Inventors:
Lenuck Andreas, Jens Treu, Erich Karcher
Abstract: Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids having 12-22 carbon atoms in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more amphoteric surfactants with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides.