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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7300912 | Foaming cleansing preparation and system comprising coated acid and base particles A foaming cleansing preparation and system that produce a high quality, self-sustaining foam immediately upon exposure to water without physical agitation or rubbing is provided. The inventive cleansing preparation is made up of at least one dry acid, at least one d... | 11/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7282524 | Alkanolamide surfactant emulsions and process therefor Phase stable, pumpable, liquid, high solids, aqueous monoalkanolamide surfactant emulsions are disclosed for use as cold mixable monoalkanolamide delivery systems for separately prepared aqueous formulations containing at least one principal surfactant. The monoalka... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7270802 | Non-lethal temporary incapacitation formulation and novel solvent system A non-lethal temporarily incapacitating formulation having a new solvent system that has reduced blow back longer hang time when used as an aerosol spray. The solvent and formulation are non-toxic, non-hazardous, non-flammable, highly stable, environmentally safe an... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7262158 | Cleansing compositions comprising a liquid silicone and ester mixture Cleansing compositions suitable for use in personal cleansing applications, and in particular make-up removal applications, which not only impart superior cleansing properties, but also which are relatively non-irritating and thus suitable for use by people having s... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261847 | Process for the functional regeneration of the porosity of moulds used for moulding ceramic objects A process for the functional regeneration of the porosity of the materials used to make molds (2) for moulding ceramic objects, when the pores have been damaged by use of the mold (2), comprises the sequential execution of at least two successive steps... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7256167 | Hard surface cleaner comprising suspended particles and oxidizing agent The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7196046 | Hard surface cleaner comprising a suspension of alginate beads The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7138129 | Skin care compositions The invention provides materials and methods for making skin care compositions that contain dried or fresh fruit particles, and also can contain suspending agents, surfactants, emollients, emulsifiers, and/or cationic polymers. The basic fruit components typically a... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7074747 | Cleansing compositions Cleansing compositions suitable for use in personal cleansing applications, and in particular make-up removal applications, which not only impart superior cleansing properties, but also which are relatively non-irritating and thus suitable for use by people having s... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7033600 | Inverse latex and use in cosmetics A cosmetic, dermopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical composition includes a composition containing an oil phase, an aqueous phase, a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifier, an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsifier, in the form of a positive latex comprising 20 wt. % to 60 wt. %, and pr... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6998372 | Moisturizing detergent compositions 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, l... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6978914 | Valve elements for pressurized containers and actuating elements therefor Apparatus for placing contents of a first container in fluid communication with a delivery apparatus includes an actuating element carried by the delivery apparatus and a valve element carried by the first container. At least one of the actuating element and the val... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6911210 | Stable active ingredient combinations which are effective against blemished skin and against acne and contain interface-active glucose derivatives and hydroxycarbolic acids Use of cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations in the form of emulsions, comprising a) an effective amount of one or more α-hydroxycarboxylic acids and/or an effective amount of one or more β-hydroxycarboxylic acids b) one or more int... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6765024 | Alkanolamide surfactant emulsions and process therefor Phase stables, pumpable, liquid, high solids, aqueous monoalkanolamide surfactant emulsions are disclosed for use as cold mixable monoalkanolamide delivery systems for separately prepared aqueous formulations containing at least one principal surfactant. The monoalk... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6753303 | Whipped cocoa bath A scented spa bath additive that when added to a spa produces the visual and sensual effects of sitting in a large cocoa bath. The additive is added to the hot water of a spa to produce a chocolate scent and a foaming sensation to provide the user with the sensation... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6649578 | Di-carboxy alkyl phosphate esters in personal care applications The present invention relates to a process for cleaning and conditioning hair and skin, which comprises contacting the hair or skin with an effective cleansing amount of a phosphate amphoteric. Reacting epoxy succinic acid and a salt of an alkyl phosphate... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6642193 | Carboxylated surfactants in personal care applications The present invention relates to the use of a novel dicarboxylated surfactant in personal care applications. The compounds of the present invention are made by reacting epoxy succinic acid and a salt of an alkyl alkoxylated non-ionic surfactant. The resul... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6642192 | Amphoteric surfactants based upon epoxy succinic acid in personal care applications The present invention deals with novel amphoteric surfactants that contain a hydroxy containing poly carboxylic group. This class of compounds are hydroxy succinic derivatives made by the reaction of epoxy succinic acid and an amine. The products are high... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6620855 | Pressurized device comprising an ultrafine foaming oil-in-water emulsion and use of this emulsion in cleansing and care of skin A pressurized device comprising an "ultrafine" foaming oil-in-water emulsion wherein the particle size of the oil particles constituting the oil phase ranges from 50 to 1000 nm, the ultrafine emulsion being preferably obtained according to the so-called "... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6620773 | Foaming oil preparation and its use The present invention relates to a composition which comprises at least a surfactant mixture and an oil component, the surfactant mixture comprising at least an anionic or zwitterionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant and an alkyl phosphate component. Th... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6610312 | Cosmetic effervescent cleansing pillow A wiping article is provided which includes an effervescent cleanser composition held within a pouch formed from a first and second substrate sheet. At least one of the substrate sheets must be water permeable. The effervescent composition is an intimate ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6599513 | Products for topical applications comprising oil bodies The present invention provides novel emulsion formulations which comprise oil bodies. The invention also provides a method for preparing the emulsions and the use of the emulsions in products for topical application to the skin. The products are very mild... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6589922 | Skin cleanser comprising a steareth, poloxamer, and a glyceryl monoester A non-irritating skin cleanser that contains water, a non-ionic surfactant, and a glyceryl monoester of a fatty acid. The skin cleanser is especially useful for cleansing irritated, diseased, damaged, or sensitive skin. The cleanser is especially useful f... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6582710 | Products for topical applications comprising oil bodies The present invention provides novel emulsion formulations which comprise oil bodies. The invention also provides a method for preparing the emulsions and the use of the emulsions in products for topical application to the skin. The products are very mild... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6558652 | Process for producing glucomannan gel particles A particulate glucomannan gel is produced by swelling a glucomannan-rich flour with water in the presence of ethanol, treating the swollen particles with an alkali to form gelled particles followed by drying. The dried gel particles are incorporated into ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6518228 | Ultra-mild, clear, aqueous, foamable skin cleanser Aqueous compositions containing about 0.5-10% of at least one salt of a fatty acid amide of an amino acid, and about 0.05-0.2% of a salt of an acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, or about 0.1-0.75% of a salt of acrylates copolymer, ar... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6475965 | Skin moisturizing composition comprising a choline salt A composition useful for moisturizing skin which comprises (a) a moisturizing effective amount of a compound of the structure: ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: CH2 OH, CH OH CH2 CO2 --, or mixtures thereo... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6472355 | Cleansing compositions A rinse-off liquid personal cleansing composition comprises water, from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a watersoluble surfactant, and a water-insoluble oil corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is H or C1 -C20 | 10/29/2002 |
| 6468514 | Method of preparing particularly skin-compatible cosmetic or dermatological cleansing preparations The use of one or more cosurfactants (surfactant B) in a mixture with one or more surfactants different from surfactant B (surfactant A) for reducing the binding of surfactant A to the surface of the skin.... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6440923 | Detergent composition A packaged aqueous self foaming liquid cleansing composition comprising a base composition comprising a surfactant system comprising an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant and a hydrophobic component, and a post foaming agent, ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6432395 | Cleaning composition containing naturally-derived components A less irritating cleaning composition is provided containing only naturally derived components. The composition preferably comprises lactic acid or other C2-C6 organic acid, alkyl polyglucoside, alkyl glucoester and collagen protein.... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6410504 | Nitriles and aldehydes derived from 3-isopropenyl-1,2-dimethyl-1-cyclopentanol and their use in perfumery The compounds of formula ##STR1## in which X is a C.ident.N group or a C(H).dbd.O group and the C5 -ring is either saturated or carries a double bond in one of the positions indicated by the dotted lines, or any mixture of two or more compounds... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6399045 | Liquid sunscreen compositions which both deposit and lather well The present invention teaches liquid sunscreen compositions in which level of surfactant is higher than level at which the sunscreen component(s) are still soluble in the surfactant in which they are used; and which comprise minimal levels of cationic pol... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6387857 | Personal cleansing compositions containing high levels of humectants A personal wash liquid composition which comprises 10 to 40% of one or more anionic surfactants, 30 to 50% of one or more humectants, and less than 55% water, characterized in that the water activity of the product is less than 0.9. Compositions according... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6383997 | High lathering antibacterial formulation An alcohol based antibacterial liquid formulation with high lathering properties, containing an antibacterial agent, an anionic surfactant, moisturizers, skin conditioners, and a high level of alcohol for frequent use in disinfecting the hands and body. M... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6365559 | Personal cleansing composition and method An aqueous foam producing personal cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition, which is normally clear and is essentially free of any amides of diethanolamine, comprises a cloud point depressing agent comprising ammonium chloride. The composition... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6362142 | Detergent mixtures containing ester quats, chitosan and/or chitosan derivatives and protein hydrolyzates A surface-active composition useful for cleaning various types of substrates such as articles of clothing, various types of hard surfaces, as well as, human hair and skin, the composition containing: (a) an esterquat; (b) a chitosan and/or chitosan deriva... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6333362 | Pressurized device comprising an ultrafine foaming oil-in-water emulsion and use of this emulsion in cleansing and care of skin A pressurized device comprising an "ultrafine" foaming oil-in-water emulsion wherein the particle size of the oil particles constituting the oil phase ranges from 50 to 1000 nm, the ultrafine emulsion being preferably obtained according to the so-called "... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6329331 | Detergent compositions An aqueous detergent composition, which is in the form of a thickened, mobile fluid, comprising foaming detergent and a polymer or polymer mixture which is capable of forming a reversible gel, which polymer or mixture is present in the composition as a mu... | 12/11/2001 |
