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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147813 | Detergent cosmetic compositions comprising three surfactants and at least one fatty ester, and use thereof The present disclosure relates to novel detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant; at least one carboxylic anionic surfactant chosen from polyoxyalkylenated (C6 | 04/03/2012 |
| 8057786 | Cosmetic and dermatological compositions in particular for the treatment of keratin containing substrates The present invention relates to cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions for the treatment of keratin containing substrates, comprising synergistic mixtures of modified starch polymers with defined molecular weights and cationic charges in a cosmetically accepta... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8012460 | Gel emulsions in the form of O/W emulsions having a hydrocolloid content The invention relates to cosmetic preparations in the form of gel emulsions on preparations of the O/W emulsion type having a hydrocolloid content. Said hydrocolloids are selected from the group of preparations based on (i) hydroxyethylcellulose, (ii) xanthan gum, (... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7862806 | Hair cosmetic composition Provided is a hair cosmetic composition containing (A) from 0.001 to 10 wt. % of an amphipathic amide lipid, and (B): from 0.05 to 10 wt. % of a dialkyl ether or ethylene glycol dialkyl ether with an alkyl group having from 18 to 22 carbon atoms, or an ethylene glyc... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7854922 | Skin preparation for external use characterized by containing sugar derivative of α, α-trehalose The present invention has an object to provide an external dermatological formulation having satisfactory blood flow-promoting effect, antiinflammatory effect, antibacterial effect, moisturizing effect, whitening effect, UV-absorbing effect, UV-scattering effect, an... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7824665 | Disinfectant gel for hands The invention provides a quick-drying disinfectant gel for hands that spreads well in rubbing into hands, spreads easily over the hands, forms no scum, and is not sticky before and after drying. The disinfectant gel for hands of the invention contains 0.01 to 2.0 wt... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7678368 | Fucoidan-containing cosmetics To find a substance which has a skin cosmeticizing effect such as prevention of skin aging, amelioriation of sensitive skin, or antipruritic action, and can serve as an effective ingredient for a hair-care product, thereby providing cosmetics comprising the effectiv... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7618616 | Skin-protective compositions effective against vesicants and percutaneous chemical agents A protective agent suitable to protect the human skin against lesions caused by vesicants or other percutaneous chemical agents, particularly against sulfur mustard gas injury and VX intoxication, which comprises a protective-effective amount of a hydrophilic water-... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7592002 | Sugar esters for depilation (hair removal), demabrasion, and wrinkles reduction This invention relates to the preparation of conjugates of sucrose and certain polyhydroxy lactones. Such conjugates have shown surprising and unexpected adhesive properties, which are useful for certain cosmetic applications such as dermabrasion, topical exfoliatio... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7498022 | Cosmetic composition comprising at least one anionic surfactant, at least one cationic polymer and at least one amphiphilic, branched block acrylic copolymer and method for treating hair using such a composition A cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one amphiphilic polymer chosen from branched block copolymers comprising (a) at least one nonionic unit derived from at l... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7459150 | Heat activated durable conditioning compositions comprising an aminated C5 to C7 saccharide unit and methods for using same Compositions, optionally heat activated, methods, and kits for caring for, treating or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one compound comprising at least two quaternary ammonium groups; and at least one compound comprising at ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7439214 | Cationic derivatives and applications therefor 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. ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7419655 | Skin care products The invention provides compositions and methods for conditioning the skin and reversing the effects of aging on the skin. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7417020 | Compositions comprising low-DP polymerized surfactants and methods of use thereof Provided are low-irritation personal care compositions comprising a low-DP polymerized surfactants. Also provided are methods of making and using such compositions. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7393548 | Nano oil in glycerin emulsion The invention provides a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition in the form of an oil-in-glycerin emulsion, with mean droplet size below one micron, comprising a continuous glycerin phase, at least one vegetable oil comprising an internal phase, at least one emulsif... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7375064 | Functionalized polymeric surfactants based upon alkyl polyglycosides The invention relates to a series of multifunctional polyglycosides derivatives that are made by the polymerized by the reaction of polyoxyalkylene containing crosslinking reagent and polyglycosides, together with a functionalizing agent that contains a sulfate, sul... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371367 | Method of treating inflammatory acne vulgaris and rosacea with carbamide peroxide A method of treating inflammatory acne vulgaris or inflammatory acne rosacea comprises the topical application of a formulation incorporating carbamide peroxide in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Inflammatory acneform lesions that can be successfully treat wi... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7361363 | Silky feel cosmetic emulsion chassis based on glycerin and chemically modified starch A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a high level of glycerin, a chemically modified starch which is preferably a hydroxypropyl di-starch phosphate or an acetylated di-starch adipate, and a crystalline gel structurant comprising a surfactant and co-surf... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361362 | Emulsion composition The present invention is an emulsified composition comprising (a) 0.01-5 wt % polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer, (b) 0.05-1 wt % nonionic surfactant, (c) 10-30 wt % humectant, and (d) 1-50 wt % urea. The present invention provides an emulsified formulation of a... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358215 | Quaternary ammonium salts as thickening agents for aqueous systems This invention relates to the use of alkyl amido quaternary ammonium salts, and formulations thereof, as thickening agents in aqueous based fluids, especially those used in oil field applications. The quaternary ammonium salts of the present invention exhibit improv... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7341986 | Cleaning concentrate consisting of extra virgin olive oil and isopropyl alcohol The invention, a stable composition of matter, has a 2 step method to make (maintain the same equalities in increased batches). Step #1. 0.4167 Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold Pressed, which is a high quality olive oil, 0.5833 IPA, Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, shake to ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335627 | Polymeric alkylpolyglycoside carboxylates The products of the invention are polymers of carboxylated alkylpolyglycosides. The products are very mild surfactants that are useful in personal care applications. ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7326670 | Well service fluid and method of making and using the same A well service fluid comprising one or more anionic viscoelastic surfactants and one or more polymers is described. The fluids can contain an aqueous or non-aqueous fluid and/or a buffer for adjusting the pH of the fracturing fluid. The well service fluid can be use... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323161 | Patch for tooth whitening The patch for tooth whitening of the present invention includes a tooth-adhering layer (1) containing erodible polymer complexes formed by hydrogen bonding of a polymer with a carboxyl group (—COOH) and a polymer with a carbonyl group (—C═O) or ether gr... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316984 | Textile product A textile product having arginine impared thereto; a process for producing the product; and a method for the pretreatment of a textile product. The textile product compensates for the water-retaining function of the horny layer and enhances metabolism. It hence has ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309685 | Textile finishing agents for imparting a sensory effect during use A method for treating fibers, yarns or textiles to improve the sensory effect for a user or weaver of a fabric article. The method treats the fiber, yarns or textiles with an emulsion containing 15-30% by weight of a mixture of waxes having melting points in the ran... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7294350 | Healing powder and method of use thereof A wound healing powder, comprising a sugar selected from the group consisting of one or more pharmaceutically acceptable monosaccharides and disaccharides, in an amount of at least 25% by weight of the powder mixture; and an absorbent agent which forms a bioabsorbab... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7294609 | Cleansing foam agent comprising a polyglycerin monocarboxylate and hinokitiol bactericide A composition for a bactericidal, disinfecting, and cleansing foam agent contains, as essential components, (a) at least one nonionic surfactant selected from polyalkylene glycol ethers and fatty acid esters of polyglycerin, (b) a bactericidal component, and (c) wat... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7279456 | Surfactant mixtures 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 weigh... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279449 | Hair shampoo containing pregelatinized, cross-linked starch derivatives The present invention is a polymer-containing cosmetic hair shampoo comprising one or more pregelatinized, crosslinked starch derivatives. Preferably, the hair care agent further comprises one or more polymers. In one embodiment, the polymer includes cationic polyme... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273837 | Liquid laundry detergent comprising cationic silicone block copolymers The invention is directed to a liquid laundry detergent composition comprising at least one detergent ingredient selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; a coacervate phase formin... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7268105 | Shampoo composition comprising a mixture of glyceryl esters The present invention is related to thickening shampoo compositions and its long-term stability. ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7262157 | Cationic cassia derivatives and applications therefor 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. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7259131 | Mild, moisturizing cleansing compositions Compositions used for cleansing hair and skin based on the combination of a sulfosuccinate surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant are described that are very mild but do not compromise in-use properties and economy. A route to solve the intrinsic instability of suc... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7250392 | Surfactant blend for cleansing wipes 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 com... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244697 | Detergent composition comprising a silicon derivative having a group containing both a hydroxy group and a nitrogen atom AbtractProvided is a detergent composition comprising the following components (a), (b) and (c): (a) an anionic surfactant, (b) a water soluble cationized polymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 2,000,000 and a charge density of from 0.6 ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238375 | Composition and method to promote human hair growth This invention relates to a composition of matter for producing hair growth and preventing hair loss in humans and the method for using said composition. The composition comprises four complexes and a carrier liquid, mixed together and added to any topical treatment... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7220405 | Peptide-based conditioners and colorants for hair, skin, and nails Peptides have been identified that bind with high affinity to hair, skin, and nails. Peptide-based hair conditioners, hair colorants, skin conditioners, skin colorants, and nail colorants are described. The peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants consist ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7214392 | Process and composition for inhibiting growth of microorganisms A natural preservative composition obtained from plant materials provides antimicrobial activity for various compositions such as a food composition. The antimicrobial agent is effective in inhibiting the growth of gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus, gram-ne... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211244 | Mascara comprising solid particles A composition for coating a keratinous fiber comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one volatile solvent and a nonvolatile fraction comprising: at least one polymer capable of adhering to a keratinous material; | 05/01/2007 |
