Carbohydrate Patents (Class 510/470)
Containing carboxyl group or salt thereof (e.g., carboxymethyl cellulose, etc.) (Class 510/471)
Cellulose (Class 510/473)
Starch (Class 510/474)
  • Laundry treatment compositions comprising a ?1-4 linked substituted polysaccharide
    Patent number: 7297672
    Abstract: A composition comprising a silicone having a viscosity modifying agent dissolved or dispersed therein and a deposition aid, wherein the deposition aid comprises a polymeric material comprising one or more moieties for enhancing affinity for a fabric, especially cotton or a cotton-containing fabric and one or more silicone moieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: James Bermard Cooper, Robert Alan Hunter, Giovanni Francesco Unali
  • Anti-filming materials, compositions and methods
    Patent number: 7285171
    Abstract: Anti-filming compositions and methods are provided. More particularly, compositions and methods for inhibiting film formation on surfaces, especially hard surfaces such as dishware, tableware and glassware, and soft surfaces such as fabrics and textiles are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Nathan Price, Penny Sue Dirr, Jeffrey John Scheibel, Diane Barbara Parry, Leslie Dawn Waits
  • Surfactant mixtures
    Patent number: 7279456
    Abstract: A surfactant composition containing: (a) from about 15 to 20% by weight of an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; (b) from about 15 to 20% by weight of a betaine; and (c) from about 60 to 70% by weight of an alkyl ether sulfate, all weights being based on the weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Gognis France S.A.
    Inventors: Daniel Dufay, Beatrice Hallé
  • Method for providing dilution thickening using polydextrose based biphasic compositions
    Patent number: 7273840
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for obtaining dilution thickening behavior. Specifically, polydextrose induced biphasic compositions have been unexpectedly found to induce such behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajesh Patel, Kavssery Parameswaran Ananthapadmanabhan, Lin Yang
  • Aircraft cleaner formula
    Patent number: 7271136
    Abstract: A cleaning composition based on an aqueous or non-petroleum solvent, and useful for cleaning exterior surfaces such as aircraft exterior surfaces and other metal, glass, rubber and polymer surfaces possesses solvent-like properties with respect to greasy soils; inhibits corrosion and degradation of rubber; is bio-degradable; forms a stable emulsion with water; remains optically clear and stable at multiple dilutions with water; and conforms to MIL-PRF 87937D. The composition includes at least one fatty acid methyl ester, at least one ethoxylated alcohol having an HLB ranging from about 10 to about 14, at least one alkyl polyglycoside having an HLB ranging from about 10 to about 14, at least one hydrotrope, an alkali metal silicate, at least one corrosion inhibitor in an amount effective to prevent corrosion on metals, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Spray Nine Corporation
    Inventor: Claudia E. Britton
  • Cationic cassia derivatives and applications therefor
    Patent number: 7262157
    Abstract: This invention relates to cationically derivatized polycalactomannans obtained from cassia tora and cassia obtusifolia and to their use in personal care, household care, and institutional care compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Ferdinand Utz, Carole A. Lepilleur, Krishnan Tamareselvy, Joseph A. Chiarelli, Julie F. Schmucker-Castner, Michael P. Myers, Daniel F. Hasman, Jr., Brian J. Vondruska, William R. Wilber, Hong Luo, Nancy S. Marchant, Francine Shuster
  • Cleaner with soil flocculant
    Patent number: 7255750
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved dilutable cleaning composition for flocculating soil during use comprising a polymeric flocculation agent. In one embodiment, the composition optionally contains at least one adjunct selected from the group consisting of solvents, surfactants, cosurfactants, chelating agents, buffers, thickeners, dyes, colorants, biocides, fragrances, defoamers and mixtures thereof. The invention provides for settling of soil during use, resulting in a decrease in soil in the top of the use container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Brian K. Cartwright, Maria Jaya
  • Surfactant blend for cleansing wipes
    Patent number: 7250392
    Abstract: A cleansing product containing: (a) a water insoluble substrate; and (b) a surfactant composition impregnated onto the substrate, the composition containing: (i) at least one lathering surfactant; and (ii) at least about 40% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Leonard, Virginia Lazarowitz
  • Branched reaction products
    Patent number: 7247606
    Abstract: A compound of formula: wherein each R group independently is C6-C10 arylene group, a straight or branched chain C2-C°alkylene group optionally containing an arylene group, or a C4-C20 straight chain alkylene group containing one or more —NH— groups in the alkylene chain, each X is —O—, —S—, or —NR5— where R5 is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl, each AO group is independently ethyleneoxy, 1,2-propyleneoxy, or 1,2-butyleneoxy, n, m and p is from 1 to 50 and the sum of n, m and p is from 4 to 50, and the R4 is independently —CH2-CH(OH)—R9, wherein each R9 independently represents a C4-C18 saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group. The compound has surfactant and defoaming properties and is useful in latex paint, an ink, an adhesive, or a metal working compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gross, Norman Milstein
  • Liquid laundry detergent composition containing boron-compatible cationic deposition aids
    Patent number: 7226900
    Abstract: The invention is directed to liquid laundry detergent compositions comprising (a) at least one surfactant; (b) at least one enzyme and an enzyme stabilizing system comprising boron; (c) at least one fabric care ingredient which is not a fabric cleaning ingredient; and (d) at least one modified cationic polysaccharide-based deposition aid for the fabric care ingredient, wherein prior to modification, the cationic deposition aid contains at least one pair of cis-hydroxy groups, and wherein the cationic deposition aid is modified in such a way that the enzyme stabilizing system does not exhibit cis-hydroxy group interaction with the cationic deposition aid. The use of such compositions and methods for treating fabrics in fabric treatment applications including domestic laundering to thereby provide improved cleaning and fabric care are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Jean-Pol Boutique, Stefano Scialla, Mark Robert Sivik, Bernard William Kluesener, Jiping Wang
  • Low amounts of high molecular weight polymers for enhancing viscosity of aqueous/aqueous biphasic liquids
    Patent number: 7220713
    Abstract: The invention provides high molecular weight polymers used in small amounts as viscosity modifiers for aqueous/aqueous biphasic liquids. The viscosity of the biphasic is enhanced at least 20%, preferably at least 30% relative to same compositions without use of polymer. Further, the polymer is included without destroying the ability of dual phase compositions to form after product is left standing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajesh Patel, Rosa Paredes
  • Fabric treatment compositions comprising oppositely charged polymers
    Patent number: 7205270
    Abstract: The invention is directed to fabric treatment compositions comprising at least one cationic polymer and at least one anionic polymer, wherein at least one of these two polymers is a silicone polymer, and wherein said composition forms a coacervate phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Jean-Pol Boutique, Roland Wagner
  • Non-ionic surfactants based upon alkyl polyglucoside
    Patent number: 7189683
    Abstract: The invention relates to a series of polyglycoside derivatives that contain water-soluble groups introduced into the molecule by reaction with the hydroxyl groups present in the starting polyglycoside molecule. The preferred products have more than one water-soluble group per molecule and are made with mild reagents to avoid discoloration and mal odor. The most preferred products have between 2 and 3 functional groups per molecule. The compounds are alkoxylated alkyl polyglucoside compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: SurfaTech Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
  • Detergent compositions
    Patent number: 7179782
    Abstract: Incorporation in a laundry detergent composition of a graft polymer having a locust bean gum backbone and grafts of an aromatic sulphonic acid improves antiredeposition properties. The preferred polymer is locust bean gum—graft—poly (4-styrenesulphonic acid).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher David Gibbs, Alyn James Parry, Susanne Henning Rogers
  • Composition
    Patent number: 7179771
    Abstract: A skin wash composition intended for topical application to water-wetted skin comprising an ?-hydroxy acid active ingredient formulated in a mild and non-irritant detergent base consisting of a mixture of a non-ionic alkypolyglucoside surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: The Mentholatum Company
    Inventors: Lynda Rosemary Charlton, Juliet Teresa McGillycuddy, Sharon Owen
  • Aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions with visible beads
    Patent number: 7169741
    Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions which are in the form of an externally structured aqueous liquid matrix having dispersed therein a plurality of visibly distinct beads. Such beads are prepared so as to be in the form of a liquid core surrounded by a semi-permeable membrane formed by interaction of a cationic polymeric material with an anionic polymeric material. Such beads are stable in the aqueous liquid detergent compositions herein yet disintegrate substantially upon their introduction via the composition into agitated dilute aqueous laundering liquors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Susan Mary Barry, Walter August Maria Broeckx, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett St. Laurent, Mark Allen Smerznak
  • Biocidal cleaning composition comprising an onionic/nonionic/amphoteric surfactant mixture
    Patent number: 7166563
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a biocidal cleaning composition comprising a biocide, a surfactant of formula R—O—(G)n, and an amphoteric surfactant; wherein R is an alkyl group; G is a saccharide residue; and n is a number from 0–4 to 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Selden Research Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter Philip Woodhead
  • Alkylpolyglucosides containing disinfectant compositions active against pseudomonas microorganism
    Patent number: 7163914
    Abstract: An antiseptic cleansing composition comprising an antimicrobial agent, an effective amount of an alkylpolysaccharide surfactant, at least one alkyl alcohol and at least one aryl alcohol. Suitable surfactant alkylpolysaccharides may contain one or more sugar units selected from the group consisting of maltose, arabinose, xylose, mannose, galactose, gulose, idose, talose, allose, altrose, sucrose, fructose, sorbose, levulose, lactose, allulose, tagatose, alloheptulose, sedoheptulose, glucoheptulose, mannoheptulose, guloheptulose, idoheptulose, galactoheptulose, taloheptulose and derivatives thereof. Suitable antimicrobial agents include chlorhexidine, chlorhexidine salt, chlorophenol derivative, octenidindihydrochloride (CH3—(CH2)7—NHON—(CH2)10—NO—NH(CH2)7—CH2 or any other salt thereof, and quaternary ammonium compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Novapharm Research (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Bruno Anthony Gluck, Hyo Sang Kwon
  • Methods of reducing irritation in personal care compositions
    Patent number: 7157414
    Abstract: Provided are methods of reducing the irritation associated with a personal care composition comprising an anionic surfactant, the methods comprising combining a hydrophobically-modified material capable of binding a surfactant thereto with an anionic surfactant to produce a reduced irritation personal care composition, and methods of using such compositions to cleanse the hair or skin with reduced irritation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: J&J Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Librizzi, Alison Protz, Irina Ganopolsky, Russell Walters
  • Detergent cosmetic compositions comprising an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric, cationic, and/or nonionic surfactant, and a polysacchardie, and use thereof
    Patent number: 7157413
    Abstract: Novel compositions such as detergent and conditioning cosmetic compositions, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one anionic surfactant, at least one other surfactant chosen from amphoteric, nonionic and cationic surfactants and at least one polysaccharide chosen from starch hydrolyzates and nonionic and anionic fructans, as well as their use for cleaning and caring for the hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pascale Lazzeri, Alice Aprville
  • Use of graft polymers in fabric cleaning
    Patent number: 7153821
    Abstract: A laundry cleaning composition comprises a graft polysaccharide polymer benefit agent capable of imparting a benefit such as soil release or fabric care, and at least one additional laundry cleaning ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA Division of Conopco, Inc
    Inventors: Wilfried Blokzijl, Christopher Clarkson Jones, Susanne Henning Rogers, Brodyck James Lachlan Royles, Michael Stephen White
  • Cosmetic compositions containing a fructan, a polysaccharide and a beneficial agent, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7151079
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fructan, at least one polysaccharide and at least one beneficial agent, a combination which gives the cosmetic compositions a velvety-smooth texture. Said composition can be easily rinsed off. Hair treated with said composition feels soft and contains no residue. The compositions are particularly suitable for washing and/or conditioning keratinous matter, such as the hair and skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Géraldine Fack, Chrystel Pourille-Grethen, Serge Restle
  • Blowing agent blends
    Patent number: 7144926
    Abstract: Foam blowing agent blends containing trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and one or more hydrofluorocarbons are provided, as are foam compositions containing such blends. The resulting foams exhibit dramatic improvement in fire performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Steve M. Galaton, Christopher Bertelo
  • Process for preparation of particles
    Patent number: 7144852
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of polysaccharide-grafted polymer particles wherein the polysaccharide is preferably a ?-1,4 linked polysaccharide, comprising miniemulsion polymerisation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Ferguson, Christopher Clarkson Jones, Paul Simon Stevenson
  • Aqueous-aqueous emulsions comprising a dispersed phase and a continuous surfactant phase with rod-like surfactants
    Patent number: 7129201
    Abstract: The invention relates to stable aqueous-aqueous emulsions defined by a dispersed phase having molecule(s) meeting special criteria and continuous phase having surfactant or surfactant system with micelles in rod-like shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Lin Yang, Rajesh Patel, Kavssery Parameswaran Ananthapadmanabhan, Judith Lynne Kerschner
  • Cyclodextrin laundry detergent additive complexes and compositions containing same
    Patent number: 7125833
    Abstract: Cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of hydrophobic actives are useful in liquid and solid laundry detergent formulations. The inclusion complexes are stable and capable of releasing their active ingredients gradually during wash and rinse cycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Wacker Chemie AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Schmid, Mark Harrison, Patrick Polchinski
  • Process of treating a carpet with a composition comprising an absorbent gelling material
    Patent number: 7101834
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of treating a fabric with a composition comprising a pre-swollen absorbent gelling material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ivano Antonio Gagliardi, Luigi Pace, Antonella Pesce, Luca Sacrinelli, Mélanie Catherine Emmanuelle Fauré-Tromeur
  • Aqueous compositions for treating a surface
    Patent number: 7094741
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, Nicola John Policicchio, Alan Edward Sherry, Ann Margaret Wolff
  • Antibacterial light duty liquid cleaning composition
    Patent number: 7087567
    Abstract: A light duty, liquid cleaning composition comprising: at least two different surfactants, lauryol ethylene diamine triacetate, a zinc inorganic salt, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas Connors, Robert D'Ambrogio, Bruce Nascimbeni
  • Aqueous compositions for treating a surface
    Patent number: 7082951
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, Nicola John Policicchio, Alan Edward Sherry, Ann Margaret Wolff
  • Laundry composition
    Patent number: 7077870
    Abstract: A laundry treatment composition comprising composition comprising: i) a polymer having an average repeat unit of: in which R1-6 are independently of one another selected from H, a hydrolysable group, or a fibre reactive group in which when R1-6 is a hydrolysable group the degree of substitution is 0 to 1, and wherein R1-6 is a fibre reactive group the degree of substitution is from 0.05 to 1 and; ii) a carrier agent selected from surfactants, softening compounds or water wit the proviso that when the carrier agent is water the composition further comprises perfume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Dax Kukulj, David Richard Arthur Mealing
  • Cationic polymer composition and its use in conditioning applications
    Patent number: 7067499
    Abstract: A composition of a cationic polygalactomannan or a derivative of cationic polygalactomannans is provided that has a mean average molecular weight (Mw) having a lower limit of 5,000 and an upper limit of 200,000 and has a light transmittance in a 10% aqueous solution of greater than 80% at a light wavelength of 600 nm and a protein content of less than 1.0% by weight of polysaccharide, and aldehyde functionality content of at least of 0.01 meq/gram. This composition is prepared in continuous or batch processes using either oxidizing reagents or combination of hydrolytic reagents and oxidizing reagents. This composition is used in personal care and household care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventors: Paquita Erazo-Majewicz, Jashawant J. Modi, Charles R. Wheeler, Jr., Zu-Feng Xu
  • Treatment of fabric articles with specific fabric care actives and a siloxane lipophilic fluid
    Patent number: 7053033
    Abstract: Methods and compositions to treat fabrics with lipophilic fluid and a specific fabric care active are provided by the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: William Michael Scheper
  • Process for making laundry detergent composition having granular cyclodextrin for removing malodor from laundered items
    Patent number: 7049280
    Abstract: Free-flowing cyclodextrin is made by combining water soluble, substantially perfume-free cyclodextrin with inorganic compounds, especially zeolites. The cyclodextrin is used in a laundry detergent product capable of removing malodor from laundered items during an automatic laundry washing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble company
    Inventors: Adrian John Wayneforth Angell, Paul Amaat France
  • Alkyl and/or alkenyloligoglycoside preparations having reduced magnesium salt concentrations
    Patent number: 7045494
    Abstract: A process for making an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside preparation having a magnesium salt concentration of less than about 10 ppm involving the steps of: (a) providing an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside preparation having an active substance content of from about 10 to 70% by weight, based on the weight of the preparation; (b) providing an acid component; (c) adjusting the pH of the alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside preparation to from about 4 to 9.5 by combining the acid component with the alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside preparation to form a pH-modified alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside preparation; (d) providing a column charged with an ion exchange resin; and (e) purifying the pH-modified alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside preparation by passing it through the column of step (d) at a viscosity of from about 20 to 6,000 mPas, and at a temperature of from about 20 to 90° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Albers, Karl Heinz Schmid, Rainer Eskuchen, Michael Koehler
  • Fabric color care method for rejuvenating and/or restoring color to a faded fabric
    Patent number: 7041630
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care methods for restoring and/or rejuvenating color of worn, faded fabric, by applying to said fabric a fabric color care composition which comprises: water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers; surfactant capable of forming a bilayer structure; and mixtures thereof. Optionally, the composition can contain other ingredients to provide additionally fabric care benefits, and/or to improve performance and formulatability. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray container which preferably are in association with a set of instructions for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Toan Trinh, Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, John William Smith, Helen Bernado Tordil
  • Detergent compositions
    Patent number: 7033984
    Abstract: A particulate detergent composition, which comprises a minor amount of a herbal extract beneficial to human skin, the herbal extract being present in the form of granules comprising an aqueous solution of the herbal extract absorbed into and/or adsorbed onto a granular clay carrier is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudolfus Johannes Hendrikus Hafkamp, Antje Minke Wierenga
  • Detergent compositions
    Patent number: 7033983
    Abstract: Particulate laundry detergent compositions, especially high bulk density powders and tablets, contain low levels of aloe vera. The aloe vera is preferably present in the form of colored, preferably, green, speckles having a 1% solution pH not exceeding 9. The detergent compositions preferably contain a mild surfactant system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care USA a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Olaf Cornelis Beers, Rudolfus Johannes Hafkamp
  • Detergent compositions
    Patent number: 7030077
    Abstract: Particulate laundry detergent compositions, especially high bulk density powders and tablets, contain low levels of aloe vera or other herbal extract beneficial to the skin. The herbal extract is preferably present in the form of coloured, preferably, green, speckles having a 1% solution pH not exceeding 9. The detergent compositions preferably contain a mild surfactant system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Olaf Cornelis Beers, Rudolfus Johannes Hafkamp
  • Fabric care composition
    Patent number: 7026277
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of polysaccharide grafted latex particles wherein the polysaccharide has ?-1,4 linkages, wherein the process comprises core/shell emulsion polymerisation. Preferably, the process comprises a single step of preparing the latex particles by emulsion polymerisation of latex monomers with the simultaneous grafting of the polysaccharide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Ferguson, Christopher Clarkson Jones, David Richard Arthur Mealing
  • Alkyl-and/or alkylene oligoglycoside betaine ester quaternaries
    Patent number: 7022661
    Abstract: A composition containing an alk(en)yl oligoglycoside betaine esterquat corresponding to formula I: R1O(G)nOCOCR2R3NR4R5R6??(I) wherein R1 is an alk(en)yl group having from about 4 to about 22 carbon atoms, G is a sugar unit containing 5 or 6 carbon atoms and n is a number from 1 to about 10, R2 is H or a CH3 group, R3 is H or a linear and/or branched alk(en)yl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R4, R5 and R6, independently of one another, represent a linear and/or branched alk(en)yl group having from 1 to about 24 carbon atoms or a linear and/or branched hydroxyalk(en)yl group having from 1 to about 24 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ansgar Behler, Frank Clasen
  • Compositions containing hydroxy mixed ethers and polymers
    Patent number: 7022662
    Abstract: The invention relates to surfactant mixtures of hydroxy mixed ethers and polymers, optionally together with typical ingredients of dishwashing detergents and cleaners and optionally other nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants and to the use of such surfactant mixtures for the preparation of cleaning solutions with improved performance against resoiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ditmar Kischkel, Manfred Weuthen, Michael Elsner
  • Rehydratable personal care compositions
    Patent number: 7015181
    Abstract: A rehydratable personal care composition including: from about 1 to about 20 percent water, from about 1 to about 20 percent organic solvent, from about 0.5 to about 50 percent gelling agent, and from about 0.1 to about 5 percent gelling cation, based on the total weight of the composition is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventor: Danilo L. Lambino
  • Composition and method for treating hair containing a cationic ampholytic polymer and an anionic benefit agent
    Patent number: 7012048
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating keratin substances, in particular the hair, containing a combination of a cationic ampholytic polymer and an anionic benefit agent as well as to uses thereof. In one embodiment, the composition of the present invention comprises about 0.01 to about 20% by weight of a cationic ampholytic polymer; and about 0.01 to about 20% by weight of an anionic benefit agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Tatiana V. Drovetskaya, Joseph B. Gardner, John S. Thomaides, Lois Dwyer
  • Fabric care composition and method comprising a fabric care polysaccharide and wrinkle control agent
    Patent number: 7012053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture for treating fabrics, comprising an effective amount of fabric care polysaccharides with globular structure. Optionally, the composition can contain other ingredients to improve performance and formulatability. The compositions can be applied to fabric by spraying, soaking, dipping, and can also be used for pre-wash treatment, adding to the wash cycle, adding to the rinse cycle, and/or adding to the drying cycle. Preferably the compositions are applied from spray containers which preferably are in association with instructions for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, Toan Trinh, Freddy Arthur Barnabas, Michael Stanford Showell, Mark Richard Sine, Johan Smets, Helen Bernado Tordil, Todd Michael Wernicke
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    Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care methods for restoring and/or rejuvenating color of worn, faded fabric, by applying to said fabric a fabric color care composition which comprises: water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers; surfactant capable of forming a bilayer structure; and mixtures thereof. Optionally, the composition can contain other ingredients to provide additionally fabric care benefits, and/or to improve performance and formulatability. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray container that preferably are in association with a set of instructions for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Toan Trinh, Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, Eugene Paul Gosselink, John William Smith, Helen Bernardo Tordil, Robb Richard Gardner, Timothy Woodrow Coffindaffer
  • Moisturizing detergent compositions
    Patent number: 6998372
    Abstract: A moisturizing detergent composition that is mild to the skin and eyes is disclosed. The composition includes a cationic polymer, a monoester emollient, a di-and/or tri-ester emollient and a surfactant. The compositions are useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: J&J Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Booker, Joseph Librizzi, Delores Santora
  • Blooming natural oil cleaning compositions
    Patent number: 6995130
    Abstract: The present invention relates to blooming type cleaning compositions comprising natural oil. More particularly, the present invention relates environmentally acceptable, blooming natural oil cleaning compositions which achieve product stability and clarity with essentially one natural oil, such as orange oil, without the addition of a blooming agent such as pine oil, amine oxides, amphoteric surfactants or phenolic solvents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) Limited
    Inventor: Scott D. Manske
  • Alkylated alkyl polyglucoside non-ionic surfactants
    Patent number: 6958314
    Abstract: A petro-chemical free nonionic surfactant is prepared by the alkylation of an alkyl polyglucoside (APG). Under suitable alkylation reaction conditions, the surfactants are preferably prepared by the reaction of an APG with either alkyl halide or an alkyl tosylate. These surfactants are low foaming and exhibit excellent detergency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Master Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: David B. McCall
  • Laundry detergent compositions with cellulosic based polymers to provide appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics laundered therewith
    Patent number: RE39557
    Abstract: Compositions and methods which utilize certain cellulosic based polymer or oligomeric materials as fabric treatment agents that can impart fabric appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions which contain such materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jennifer Leupin Moe (formerly, Jennifer Ann Leupin, Eugene Paul Gosselink