With Preservative, Stabilizer, Or Fixative (e.g., Retarding Evaporation) Patents (Class 512/2)
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Patent number: 8603963Abstract: A fragrance composition comprising a low vapor pressure VOC and at least one low vapor pressure VOC potentiator compound, which reduces, or altogether completely obviates the use of HVPVOC solvents in fragrance compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Takasago International CorporationInventors: Charles C. Steward, Lambert Dekker, Henry van den Heuvel
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Patent number: 8545815Abstract: Certain surfactants suitable for use alone to dissolve a water-insoluble component in compositions is described for providing VOC-free compressed gas aerosol compositions. The compositions include water-insoluble component(s), a surfactant and water. The water-insoluble component(s) can be active agent(s), such as fragrance(s) and/or an insecticide(s). The surfactant is present as a single surfactant which, in the absence of a solvent, dissolves or disperses the water-insoluble component(s) and provides a homogenous blend in water which provides a stable compressed gas emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Richard S. Valpey, III, Paul A. Clark, Jessica A. Heiser
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Publication number: 20130251650Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a stabilizing composition comprising (a) an effective stabilizing amount of at least one merocyanine derivative having an absorption maximum of 350 to 400 nm, and (b) at least one UV filter selected from benzotriazole derivatives; and optionally (c) at least one excited state quencher; for the protection of body care and household products against the deleterious effects of light, heat and oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Barbara Winkler, Oliver Reich, Alexander Mantler, Michael Schork
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Publication number: 20130209385Abstract: The present invention refers to a cosmetic composition which, in particular, enables the perfume component resist wash off by water and sweat and to remain fixed on the skin for a long time watertightly. The cosmetic composition comprises fragrance and a fragrance-fixing complex consisting of 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrophobic, alcohol-soluble, carboxylated acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer and 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrolyzed jojoba ester. Further the complex is able to significantly reduce the total amount of fragrances while giving the same scent feeling to the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: COTY B.V.Inventor: COTY B.V.
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Patent number: 8506940Abstract: Compositions for effectively delivering a water-soluble active material to a surface comprise: (a) from about 1% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a dialkyl quaternary ammonium compound having the formula: wherein R1 and R2 are independently C12 to C20 saturated alkyl chains; Y is wherein R4 is ethyl or isopropyl; R3 and R5 are independently methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, or hydroxypropyl; m is 1, 2, or 3; n is 1 or 2; p is 0 or 1; and X? is a suitable anion; (b) from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of water-soluble active material having a ClogP of less than about 2.0; and (c) at least about 60%, by weight of the composition, of water; wherein the compositions contain vesicles having a vesicle permeability index of less than about 1.3.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Hugo Jean-Marie Demeyere, Gunnel Ingegard Matilda Johnasson, Mangus Bo Nydén
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Patent number: 8461098Abstract: The invention pertains to a new method for formulating active fragrance ingredients in such a way as to protect them and to slow the evaporation method of said active ingredients. It relies upon the use of thickening acrylic emulsions, at a pH above 5 and containing hydrophobic groups in order to trap said active ingredients. The invention also pertains to various methods of realizing the active ingredients thus formulated: a mixture in water of these active ingredients with thickening emulsions, dispersion of solid particles of these polymers and of these active ingredients after acidification, and solid particles obtained in a dry state after water is eliminated. Finally, the invention pertains to the use of these various formulations in order to protect an active ingredient and slow its evaporation kinetic.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Coatex S.A.S.Inventors: Olivier Guerret, Jean-Marc Suau, Yves Kensicher
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Publication number: 20130115176Abstract: A controlled release substance containing organosilica sol-gels is provided. The organosilica sol-gels may be further functionalized with amino groups to control the rate of release of encapsulated molecules. The controlled release substance may be utilized as a controlled release fabric care substance, including at least one active fabric care substance in a host matrix comprising an organosilica gel. The fabric care substance may be at least one of a protein, enzyme, fragrance, anti-static agent, fabric softener, dye, or detergent, and may be in bead form, particle form or powder form.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Board of Trustees at Southern Illinois UniversityInventor: Board of Trustees at Southern Illinois University
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Publication number: 20130109613Abstract: An aqueous cosmetic or dermatological preparation for application on wet or moist skin which is substantially emulsifier-free and comprises one or more lipophilic perfume ingredients, one or more lipophobic perfume ingredients, a weight ratio thereof being from about 0.5:1 to about 4:1, and at least about 13% by weight of microcrystalline wax, based on a total weight of the preparation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: Beiersdorf AGInventors: Isabel Balcke, Rainer Kroepke, Sabine Schulz, Christian Dingler
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Patent number: 8426353Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing perfume-containing microcapsules with a polyurea wall that can be used in home or personal care products, as well as to the microcapsules themselves and consumer products that include or incorporate these microcapsules. The process of the invention uses a particular colloidal stabilizer in the form of an aqueous solution that includes defined proportions of particular polymers.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Lahoussine Ouali, Arnaud Struillou, Estelle Rassat, Marlène Jacquemond, Otto Gräther, Claudie Bellouard Drevet
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Publication number: 20130090283Abstract: An aerosol composition with compressed gas propellant that is free of hydrocarbon propellants is described, wherein the composition comprises: 85.0 wt % to 98.0 wt % water; 0.01 wt % to 10.00 wt % low MW alcohol; 0.001 wt to 5.00 wt % surfactant; 0.001 wt to 5.00 wt % fragrance; 0.001 wt to 5.00 wt % borate salt; 0.001 wt to 5.00 wt % preservative.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) LimitedInventor: John Guy
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Publication number: 20130079270Abstract: A perfuming composition capable of prolonging the release of a perfuming component into the surrounding environment when applied on a body surface. The composition includes isocetyl alcohol as a fragrance evaporation modulator in the presence of high amounts of ethanol. Also, consumer articles containing such compositions and methods for the perfuming of a body surface and for increasing the long-lastingness of a perfuming component using these compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Kenneth Wong, Aude Daugeron Jouault, Sophie Bonnus, Rémy Mounier, Anton Furrer, Damien Berthier
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Publication number: 20130045913Abstract: The invention relates to a perfuming solution comprising a volatile alcohol, a perfume and a mixture for stabilizing said perfume consisting of at least one UV filter selected from the derivatives of cinnamate, at least one UV filter selected from the derivatives of dibenzoylmethane, and at least one non-volatile oil that is soluble in said alcohol and is a solvent for said filters, the stabilizing mixture being in sufficient amount to protect the perfuming solution from degradation by UV radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: LVMH RECHERCHEInventors: Sylvie GERMANEAU, Valerie ALARD, Eric PERRIER, Maud GUYOT
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Publication number: 20130046029Abstract: The invention relates to an additive comprising at least 95 wt. % of a mixture consisting of at least one organic filter filtering UVA, at least one organic filter filtering UVB, and from 1 to 50 wt. % of at least one non-volatile oil that is a solvent for said filters. This composition is particularly useful as an agent for protecting the organoleptic properties of a transparent cosmetic composition, against UV radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: LVMH RECHERCHEInventors: Sylvie GERMANEAU, Valérie Alard, Eric Perrier, Maud Guyot
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Publication number: 20130023592Abstract: Inventive subject matter disclosed herein includes a perfume that includes water; alcohol; oil in a concentration of about 2 to 20% by weight; a scent imparting constituent; and a stabilizing agent in a concentration effective for imparting a capacity to make a misting spray pattern when the perfume is sprayed through a sprayer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: Coty Inc.Inventors: Salvatore J. Barone, Irina Staina, Loic Bleuez
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Patent number: 8354478Abstract: The invention describes the unexpected characteristics of blends, including crosslinked reaction products of elastomeric silicone polymers with various polyurethanes and their applications in personal care products.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Alzo International, Inc.Inventors: John C. Carson, Albert A. Zofchak
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Patent number: 8354369Abstract: An alcoholic perfume solution with an improved tenacity when applied onto a surface is described. The solution contains an effective amount of a single polymer capable of extending the diffusion of perfuming ingredients in the air.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Firmenich SAInventor: Pascal Beaussoubre
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Publication number: 20130012601Abstract: The invention is drawn to fluid concentrate formulations of fatty acid monoethanolamides comprising (a) about 71-76% by weight of one or more C8-C22 fatty acid monoethanolamides, (b) about 15-17% by weight of water, and (c) about 10-12% by weight of one or more hydrotropes, based on the fluid formulation, wherein the fluid formulation is homogeneous, pumpable and color stable at a temperature of less than 55° C. A preferred embodiment is drawn to fluid concentrate formulations of cocamide monoethanolamide (CMEA) consisting of (a) about 71-76% by weight of CMEA, (b) about 15-17% by weight of water, and (c) about 10-12% by weight of glycerol, based on the fluid formulation. Methods of preparing the fluid concentrate formulations mulations are also disclosed. The fluid concentrate formulations of fatty acid monoethanolamides are useful in the preparation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: John F. Hessel, Stephen F. Gross, Anna Kvecher
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Patent number: 8338346Abstract: Perfume compositions having functional perfume components for aiding in perfume evaporation. The functional perfume components have a Kovat's index in the range of 900-1400 and an ODT of greater than about 1 ppb. In one embodiment, the functional perfume component may be present in an amount from at least about 10% by weight of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition containing a function perfume component is substantially free of a VOC.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Steven Louis Diersing, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Ronald David Turner, Fernando Ray Tollens, LaVar Duran Derrick
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Publication number: 20120308627Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of membranes. In particular, the present invention relates to a composition comprising bodies surrounded by a membrane. The composition are for example edible compositions. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition containing an oily fraction, a hydrophilic fraction, and at least one body, wherein the body comprises a shell comprising several molecular layers of protein and at least one phosphatidic acid surfactant; and a content comprising an internal phase containing a hydrophilic component and/or a hydrophobic component. The composition may be used to protect a food product or to deliver specific properties to a product, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Zeynel Deniz Gunes, Jin-Mi Jung
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Publication number: 20120309669Abstract: Stable formulations and perfume compositions include amino alcohol(s) as well as >10 wt % fragrances.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Ursula Huchel, Andreas Gerigk, Hubert Smyrek, Ralf Bunn, Andreas Bauer, Manuela Materne, Marc Weyhe, Klaus Intemann, Dagmar Preis-Amberger
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Patent number: 8278230Abstract: The present application relates to perfume systems and consumer products comprising new perfumes and/or such perfume systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume systems and consumer products.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Johan Smets, David Thomas Stanton, Rafael Trujillo Rosaldo, Allan Campbell McRitchie, Hugo Robert Germain Denutte, Thierry Granier, Andreas Hanhart, Jerzy A. Bajgrowicz, Philip Kraft
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Publication number: 20120230925Abstract: Disclosed is the use of benzotropolone derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1, R2 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; R3 is hydrogen; or COOR9 R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C3alkyl; R5 is hydrogen; hydroxy; C1-C3-alkoxy; or -0-(CO)—R10; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; or R5 and R6 together may form a five or six membered ring; or R6 and R7 together form a five or six membered ring; and R8, R9, R10 independently of each other are C1-C30alkyl; for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Barbara Wagner, Oliver Reich, Alexander Mantler, Reinhold Öhrlein, Walter Fischer, Albert Schneider
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Publication number: 20120224995Abstract: An improved fragrance warmer, water-based fragrance gel, and related methods of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the Fragrance warmer has at least high and low heat settings selected for use with a water-based fragrance gel. In other aspects, a water based fragrance gel is provided that can, in certain embodiments, be made with de-ionized water to achieve a viscosity approximately residing a range of about 19,000 centipoises to about 30,000 centipoises. In further aspects, a method of using the water-based gel includes observing that the gel on a warmer tray has reduced to a residue, and cleaning the warmer tray by hand washing it with soap and water, or by running it through a dishwasher.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventor: David W. McMinn
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Patent number: 8207108Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of UV absorbers and optionally additional antioxidants. The compositions are useful for the protection and stabilization of photosensitive ingredients such as colorants, dyes, scents, fragrances and active ingredients in body care products, household products or inks against the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation and oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Roland Jermann, Caroline Ploton, Horst Westenfelder
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Publication number: 20120148508Abstract: The invention relates to a coloured fragrancing composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: a) at least 2% by weight of a fragrancing substance relative to the total weight of the composition; b) at least one derivative of: benzylidene camphor containing a sulphonic function or a benzotriazole silicone of particular formula (1) that will be defined below in detail; c) at least one dye that is soluble in said medium; said composition not containing an alkyl ?,??-diphenylacrylate compound or an alkyl ?-cyano-?,??-diphenylacrylate compound. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for fragrancing human keratin substances and in particular the skin, lips and integuments, comprising the application to the keratin substances of the composition defined previously.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Willy Thfoin, Boris Grimal
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Patent number: 8191796Abstract: The invention proposes a fragrance dispenser, comprising a first and a second carrier, each carrier comprising one or more fragrance substances, wherein the fragrance substances comprise one or more fragrance substances a) with a vapor pressure of at least 0.1 mmHg at 25° C. (“HVA”) and one or more fragrance substances b) with a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mmHg at 25° C. (“LVA”), and wherein the fragrance substances are distributed to the first and second carrier such that at least 80 wt.-% of all HVA fragrance substances are carried by the first carrier.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Symrise AGInventors: Matthias Lammert, Alma Ortiz Vela, Angelica Leal Mendieta, Maria De la Luz Hernandez Sanchez, Ruben Israel Chavez Rico, Carlos Eloy Embarcadero Dominguez
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Patent number: 8187580Abstract: Benefit agent delivery systems, compositions incorporating such benefit agent delivery systems, and methods for making the delivery system in the compositions are provided. The benefit agent delivery systems of the present invention employ polymer particles having affinities for selected benefit agents, such as perfume, to form the polymeric assisted benefit agent delivery systems, which can effectively deposit benefit agents onto, onto the surface of a substrate, e.g., fabrics being laundered, hard surfaces, hair, skin or nails.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2003Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Richard Dykstra, Lois Sara Gallon, Mannie Lee Clapp
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Publication number: 20120114569Abstract: The present invention refers to a cosmetic composition which, in particular, enables the perfume component resist wash off by water and sweat and to remain fixed on the skin for a long time watertightly. The cosmetic composition comprises fragrance and a fragrance-fixing complex consisting of 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrophobic, alcohol-soluble, carboxylated acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer and 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrolyzed jojoba ester. Further the complex is able to significantly reduce the total amount of fragrances while giving the same scent feeling to the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Rupali A. Kulkarni, Leslie C. Smith, William Kopf, Lisa D. Gilliam, Ralph Macchio
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Publication number: 20120114580Abstract: An alcoholic perfume solution with an improved tenacity when applied onto a surface is described. The solution contains an effective amount of a single polymer capable of extending the diffusion of perfuming ingredients in the air.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Pascal Beaussoubre, Thierry Stora
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Patent number: 8158108Abstract: Certain surfactants suitable for use alone to dissolve a water-insoluble component in compositions is described for providing VOC-free compressed gas aerosol compositions. The compositions include water-insoluble component(s), a surfactant and water. The water-insoluble component(s) can be active agent(s), such as fragrance(s) and/or an insecticide(s). The surfactant is present as a single surfactant which, in the absence of a solvent, dissolves or disperses the water-insoluble component(s) and provides a homogenous blend in water which provides a stable compressed gas emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Richard S. Valpey, III, Paul A. Clark, Jessica A. Heiser
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Publication number: 20120077728Abstract: Fluid reservoirs which are based on polymer substrates and are capable of storing large amounts of fluids. The storage is reliable and the reemergence from the liquid reservoir is readily controllable, for example, via the temperature or via mechanical actions, to achieve retardation of the fluid release. Also, processes for producing such fluid reservoirs and also their use, for example in washing or cleaning compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Rene-Andres ARTIGA-GONZALEZ, Hubert Harth, Mario Sturm, Frank Korber
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Publication number: 20110318280Abstract: Polymeric anti-microbial agents produced by substituting the nitrogen atoms in the backbone of ethylenimine polymers, for example, substitution with aralkyl groups, are provided. The agents are believed to have low human toxicity while being effective against a variety of pathogens and are useful in applications involving human contact, such as cosmetics, hair care products and textiles, as well as in applications with much less human contact, such as coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Xinyu Huang, Ted Deisenroth, Andrea Preuss, Sophie Marquais-Bienewald, Carmen Hendricks-Guy, John Jennings
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Publication number: 20110300094Abstract: A silicone oil-in-water emulsion comprising 3 to 90% by volume of a silicone oil phase, characterized in that the emulsion is stabilized by a protein and/or peptide present at 0.25 to 20% by weight of the emulsion. The emulsion contains less than 25% by weight and preferably zero % by weight of non-polymeric amphiphilic surfactant based on the weight of protein or peptide. A process for preparing the emulsion is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: Tatiana Dimitrova
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Publication number: 20110233474Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid composition containing phosphoric or thiophosphoric triamide derivatives and suitable solvents selected from the group comprising esters of hydroxyacids, heterocyclic alcohols and their derivatives, cyclic carbonic acid esters and dicarboxyacid esters, optionally the composition may also contain glycol ethers and auxiliary substances. The invention further includes the use of this liquid composition as urease inhibitor in urea-containing fertilizers, in fertilizers and wastes of animal origin or in sprays masking animal urine odours.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventor: Petr Cigler
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Publication number: 20110230390Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing perfume-containing microcapsules having both an aqueous inner phase and an oily inner phase, which can be used in home or personal care products, as well as to the process for producing these microcapsules and the consumer products containing them.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Lahoussine Ouali, Marlène Jacquemond
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Publication number: 20110195037Abstract: A perfuming composition capable of prolonging the release of a perfuming component into the surrounding environment when applied on a surface. This composition utilizes hydrophobic block copolymers in the presence of high amounts of ethanol. The invention also relates to consumer articles containing such compositions. It finally provides methods for the perfuming of a surface and a method for increasing the long-lastingness of a perfuming component using these compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Damien Berthier, Sébastien Lecommandoux, Isabelle Schmidt, Christophe Schatz
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Publication number: 20110178173Abstract: There is provided an anti-degradation agent capable of exhibiting an excellent deterioration-inhibiting property for foods, cosmetics, etc., showing a good effect even when added in a small amount, having a high heat resistance, and being free from adverse influence due to light. There are provided (1) an anti-degradation agent comprising a water-insoluble antioxidant, a water-soluble antioxidant and an emulsifying agent; and (2) an anti-degradation agent comprising a water-soluble antioxidant, and carnosol and/or carnosic acid wherein a total content of the carnosol and the carnosic acid is not less than 4% by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATIONInventor: Hirotsugu Kido
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Patent number: 7981432Abstract: The invention features a polypeptide complex synthesized by bacteria of the genus Clostridia that contains the serotype E botulinum neurotoxin and five neurotoxin associated polypeptides having molecular weights of about 118, 80, 65, 40, and 18 kDa, respectively. The complex is useful in the treatment of diseases or conditions that are caused by excessive release of acetylcholine from presynaptic nerve terminals.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: University of MassachusettsInventors: Bal Ram Singh, Zhong Zhang
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Publication number: 20110150803Abstract: The present invention concerns a dynamic mixture containing stabilized hemiacetals obtainable by combining at least one specific aldehyde derivative with at least one active alcohol and optionally a stabilizing salt. The dynamic mixture is capable of releasing into the surrounding environment and in a controlled and prolonged manner an active compound such as a perfuming or flavoring ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Jean-Marie Lehn, Dusan Drahonovsky, Andreas Herrmann
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Publication number: 20110142785Abstract: An agent for the sanitary sector, which agent can be applied directly on a sanitary object, adheres there and can be flushed away only after a relatively large number of flushing operations. The agent includes fillers from the group of surfactants and also an adhesion promoter. The adhesion promoter is selected from hydrogenated polystyrene derivatives and olefin homopolymers and copolymers of two or more olefins, where the olefin homopolymers and copolymers may also be partially hydrogenated, and the viscosity of the agent is at least 30 Pas, measured using a Haake viscometer, plate/plate system, plate diameter 10 mm, at a shear gradient of 2.62 s?1 and 20° C. and the agent is so sticky that it can serve to attach bar-shaped agents in the toilet bowl, wherein the concentration of the surfactants in the case of an adhesion promoter from the group of polyalkyleneimines is between 7 and 60% by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Joachim Leipold, Edgar Jaeschke, Matthias Fritz
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Publication number: 20110130320Abstract: The present invention concerns a perfume-containing body enclosing a single hollow space on all sides and comprising or consisting of an elastomeric, in particular cross-linked, polymer matrix and one or more perfumes stored in the polymer matrix in a total quantity of 10-75 wt. %, with reference to the total weight of the hollow body, optionally other substances stored in the polymer matrix, wherein the hollow body has a total volume of 5-8, 181 cm3 at 25° C. and 1,013 mbar, and the thickness of the wall surrounding the hollow space on all sides at any point is 0.25-20 mm, preferably 0.5-15 mm, particularly preferably 0.75-10 mm, most preferably 1-8 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: SYMRISE AGInventors: Jörn Wiedemann, Thorsten Hielscher, Falk Harzke
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Publication number: 20110123464Abstract: Described is the use of specific lactone compounds for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation. These compounds perform outstanding antioxidant properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Oliver Reich, Michael Schork
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Publication number: 20110111998Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising at least two immiscible fluid phases separated by a fluid-fluid interface, in which the interface is stabilised by an assembly of biopolymeric microparticles adsorbed at the interface, characterised in that the properties of the interface are modified via the association of at least one functional group on the biopolymer for example hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose phthalate with at least one ligand for example eosin. This enables, for example, the production of coloured emulsions and in particular coloured foams and bubbles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Harry Javier Barraza, Sejong Kim, Orlin Dimitrov Velev
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Patent number: 7919452Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a use of a cyclic oligosaccharide for delaying the release of a volatile solvent from a composition, preferably a cosmetic composition, which comprises at least 50% volatile solvent. There is also provided a use of a cyclic oligosaccharide for reducing the initial harsh solvent odour impact, for example ethanolic/alcoholic odour impact of alcoholic or hydro-alcoholic compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter James Malton, Lynette Anne Makins Holland
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Publication number: 20110077188Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing perfume-containing microcapsules with a polyurea wall that can be used in home or personal care products, as well as to the microcapsules themselves and consumer products that include or incorporate these microcapsules. The process of the invention uses a particular colloidal stabilizer in the form of an aqueous solution that includes defined proportions of particular polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Lahoussine Ouali, Arnaud Struillou, Estelle Rassat, Marlène Jacquemond, Otto Gräther, Claudie Bellouard Drevet
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Patent number: 7910101Abstract: Melanocortin receptor binding mimetibody polypeptides are disclosed. Polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides, cells comprising these polynucleotides or expressing the mimetibodies, and methods of making and using the forgoing are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Centocor, Inc.Inventors: Mark Cunningham, Vedrana Stojanovic-Susulic, Karyn O'Neil, Chichi Huang, Jeffrey Luo
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Patent number: 7884183Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for targeting endothelial cells, tumor cells or other cells that express the NP-1 receptor, compositions containing the same and methods for their use. Additionally, the present invention includes diagnostic, therapeutic and radiotherapeutic compositions useful for visualization, therapy or radiotherapy.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Bracco Suisse SAInventors: Mathew A. Von Wronski, Edmund R. Marinelli, Adrian D. Nunn, Radhakrishna K. Pillai, Kondareddiar Ramalingam, Michael F. Tweedle, Karen E. Linder, Palaniappa Nanjappan, Natarajan Raju, Feng Yan, Michel Schneider
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Patent number: 7871976Abstract: A laundry scent additive having polyethylene glycol and perfume. The laundry scent additive enables consumers to control the amount of scent imparted to their laundry.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Yousef Georges Aouad
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Publication number: 20100325813Abstract: The present invention relates to a benefit agent delivery system that can, when directly applied to a substrate, provide a longer benefit term than when a benefit agent alone is applied to said substrate. Typical benefit agents include perfume raw materials such as perfume aldehydes and ketones.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Robert Richard Dykstra, Lon Montgomery Gray, Gregory Scot Miracle, Lois Sara Gallon, Peter James Malton
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Patent number: 7829600Abstract: The present invention relates to a starch emulsifier product prepared by sufficiently solubilizing a starch and subsequently sufficiently derivatizing the sufficiently solubilized starch product, in one embodiment by reacting the sufficiently solubilized starch with an alkenyl succinic anhydride. Such starch emulsifier products are useful as emulsifying and/or encapsulating agents, particularly in systems where high load and retention of the active ingredient, low surface oil exposure, and excellent oxidation resistance is desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Brunob II B.V.Inventors: Ralph Trksak, Afaf Makarious