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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8017567 | Personal cleansing bar with free fatty acid and quaternary surfactant synergism A personal care cleansing composition having enhanced perceptible skin benefits, for example, by selecting certain ratios of quaternary ammonium compounds and free fatty acids. Additionally, in accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the present in... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7417015 | Massaging bar soap A soap bar comprising at least two different portions wherein the portions have a difference in solubility of at least 1.0%. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7351682 | Mild, low soluble soap bars which have non-slimy quick rinse perception in use The invention discloses bar compositions which are milder than soap but have squeaky feel or rinse associated with soap. This is accomplished by ensuring at least a certain portion (at least 1%), or all, of the soluble surfactant system is ion-sensitive. Further, so... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7316501 | Apparatus and method for mixing dissimilar fluids An apparatus and method for fluid mixing comprising a housing having an internal chamber and a rotatable unit disposed in the chamber. Sufficient clearance is provided between the rotatable unit and the housing to create space for the mixing of the two or more dissi... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7297668 | Composition A skin composition which is at least substantially anhydrous and comprises a) At least one water immiscible emollient oil in sufficient quantity to provide emolliency to skin, b) At least one emulsifying agent capa... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7247607 | Active soluble cleaning composite of natural state using soybean fatty acids and the making method thereof Disclosed is an active and water-soluble natural detergent composite using soybean fatty acid and lecithin, and a method of producing the same. The method comprises agitating a mixture consisting of a natural vegetable fatty acid, lecithin, alkanolamide, and an orga... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238652 | Personal care compositions comprising alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected weak acid auxiliary agents The invention provides personal care compositions comprising both alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary agent/acid. By using specific auxiliary agent whose pKa is higher than that of the alkyl phosphate surfactants, particularly in specific ratios, it i... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7119051 | Process for making bar composition having little or no efflorescence The invention relates to novel method of incorporating free fatty acid into soap-based bars to minimize or eliminate efflorescence and to compositions made by the process. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7109154 | Combination toilet bar composition A combination toilet bar composition is described that contains soap, both amphoteric, and synthetic anionic surfactants in a specified ratio and a blend of hydrophobic emollients including a hydrocarbon with a titer of less than about 50 C. The toilet bar provides ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7049277 | Peracids with good adhesion to surfaces The present invention relates to the use of peracid esters for improving surface wetting during the disinfection of surfaces and to synergistic antimicrobial combinations of peracid esters with further components. ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7015179 | Reduced odor toilet bar composition Toilet bar compositions are described that contain specific odor masking agent(s). The odor masking agent(s) reduce malodor without the need for elevated amounts of masking fragrances that individuals may not prefer and who use the composition for personal cleansing... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008917 | Cleaning composition in a concentrated form comprising tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol A cleaning composition, in a concentrated form comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, an ionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, a chelating agent, and distilled water. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6987085 | Skin cleansing compositions The present invention relates to a skin cleansing composition containing from 20 to 50% by weight of fatty acids and salts thereof, wherein the content of fatty acids having 20 to 24 carbon atoms is from 10 to 30% by weight of the total fatty acid components, and a ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6967189 | Buffered lubricant for conveyor system A method of lubricating a moving surface is herein described wherein the lubricant composition contains a fatty acid, a neutralization agent, a pH buffer, and a carrier. Also described are compositions in both concentrate and dilute form. The compositions may also c... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6949493 | Soap bars comprising synergestically high levels of both free fatty acid and filler The present invention comprises novel bar compositions comprising relatively high levels of soap and of filler while maintaining good user properties. ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6949494 | Synthetic detergent formulations Synthetic detergent formulations are made by spray drying an aqueous dispersion or emulsion of a synthetic detergent and a hydrophobic plasticiser and optionally a filler to produce a particulate product. In particular the synthetic detergent includes mild surfactan... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6906015 | Ordered liquid crystalline cleansing composition with particulate optical modifiers An ordered liquid crystalline phase cleansing composition is disclosed that contains a solid particulate optical modifier that modifies the appearance of the skin after rinsing the skin. A method of depositing the solid particulate optical modifier to the skin or ha... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6852681 | Compositions and process for preparing cleansing bars comprising low levels of soluble surfactant for enhanced fragrance deposition/longevity The invention relates to perfume-containing bar compositions in which the effect of said perfume(s) (e.g., longevity) is enhanced relative to comparative bars in that perfume-containing bar of the invention, comprise less than about 35% soluble surfactant. The inven... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6849585 | Bar with good user properties comprising acid-soap complex as structurant and low levels of synthetic The invention relates to soap/free fatty acid bars in which high amounts of free fatty acid (i.e., greater than 35%, preferably greater than 40% and ratio of FFA to soap greater than 1:1) and low levels of synthetic may be used. In the bar, the free fatty acid is be... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6846787 | Fatty acid soap/fatty acid bars which process and have good lather The invention relates to bar compositions which are structured in such manner (i.e., through specific ternary system) that bars can extrude well and have good properties (e.g., lather), even at low synthetic surfactant level. ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6838420 | Soap composition A translucent or transparent composition comprising a. about 3 to about 40 wt. % soap, b. about 4 to about 40 wt. % of at least one synthetic surfactant, c. about 14 to about 45 wt. % water, ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6809070 | Toilet bar having a latent acidifier Mild toilet bar compositions are described that contain harsh to the skin cleansing components, such as soap, and a latent acidifier. The latent acidifier reduces the pH of the toilet bar when used for cleansing but does not substantially affect the hardness of the ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6794344 | Soap bars exhibiting antibacterial effectiveness and method of producing same A soap bar that exhibits antibacterial effectiveness includes, by weight, at least about 45% soap having alkyl chain lengths of 8-10 carbon atoms, water, and free fatty acid such that the pH of a 10% aqueous solution of the soap bar is no greater than about 9.5.... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6764991 | Exfoliating and moisturizing toilet bar Mild toilet bar compositions are described that contain synthetic surfactants, moisturizers and exfoliant particles where 25% or more of the particles have a major axis length of between 100 and 600 microns. The combination of the mild surfactants, moisturizers, and... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6730642 | Extruded multiphase bars exhibiting artisan-crafted appearance The present invention relates to a process for making a multiphase personal wash bar having artisan crafted appearance. The bars are made by combining the second solid mass phase to a first continuous phase wherein the hardness of the second phase is at least twice ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6730643 | Detergent bar and a process for manufacture A transparent soap bar comprising: (iii) from 30 to 60% by weight of the soap bar of total fatty matter wherein from 1 to 15% by weight is the salt of 12-hydroxystearic acid or a precursor thereof; (iv) from 20 to 50% by weight of the soap bar of at le... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6727211 | Methods of cleansing, moisturizing and refreshing using multiphase bars having artisan-crafted appearance The present invention relates to methods of cleansing and moisturizing skin using multiphase extruded soap bar achieving hardness of a discontinuous phase is at least two times the hardness of a continuous phase in which it is found. ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6723690 | Process for making extruded multiphase bars exhibiting artisan-crafted appearance The present invention relates to a process for making a multiphase personal wash bar having artisan crafted appearance. The bars are made by combining the second solid mass phase to a first continuous phase wherein the hardness of the second phase is at least twice ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6706675 | Translucent soap bar composition and method of making the same A soap bar composition includes a soap mixture, a polyalkylene glycol, at least one of glycerin and sorbitol, water; and optionally, free fatty acid. The soap bar composition exhibits translucent properties. ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6689728 | Composite transparent bar soap containing visible soap insert(s) A composition and a method of preparing a solid, transparent/translucent moisturizing/cosmetic/personal cleansing bar having one or more visible soap inserts, wherein a transparent soap matrix surrounding the soap insert has an increased melting temperatu... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6680285 | Skin cleansing bar with high levels of liquid emollient A low water content cleansing composition in toilet bar form is described which includes high levels of emollients having a melting point below 25 C., 12-hydroxystearic acid as a structuring agent, and at least one detersive surfactant. Useful emollients ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6660699 | Toilet bar having a latent acidifier Mild toilet bar compositions are described that contain harsh to the skin cleansing components, such as soap, and a latent acidifier. The latent acidifier reduces the pH of the toilet bar when used for cleansing but does not substantially affect the hardn... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6630432 | Processable soap based bars comprising soaps of hydroxy acid and minimum amount of free fatty acid and/or monoglyceride The invention relates to compositions comprising soap which, when used with at least 3% monoglyceride and or free fatty acid, allows incorporation of desirable -hydroxy while retaining good ploddability properties. In another embodiment, the invent... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6605586 | Process for the direct production of soap having the desired concentration of fatty acid from neutral fats A process for the direct production of soap having the desired concentration of fatty acid from neutral fats by reacting, at a temperature higher than 100° C. and under pressure, an aqueous solution of an alkaline hydroxide or mixture of alkaline hydroxi... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6599869 | Combination soap bar composition containing monoglyceride sulfonate and its manufacturing method The present invention relates to a combination soap bar composition containing monoglyceride sulfonates and a method for manufacturing the same. A combination bar composition containing monoglyceride sulfonates of the present invention comprises fatty aci... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6589923 | Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more refatting substances with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids having 12-22 carbon atoms in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more refatting substances with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides.... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6559110 | Syndet bar soap having an acidifying agent A bar soap preparation having enhanced antibacterial and microbial properties which contains between 0.1 weight % and 95 weight % of at least one anionic surfactant; and at least one acidifying agent present in an amount sufficient to impart a pH of below... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6544938 | Soap bar comprising high levels of specific alkoxylated triglycerides which provide enhanced sensory properties and process well The present invention relates to the composition comprising soap and alkoxylated triglyceride wherein said bars have improved sensory properties (e.g., reduced drag and stickiness; and enhanced slipperiness) relative to identical bar with non-alkoxylated ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6541433 | Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more nonionic surfactants with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids having 12-22 carbon atoms in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more nonionic surfactants with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides.... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6537954 | Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more anionic surfactants with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids having 12-22 carbon atoms in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more anionic surfactants with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides.... | 03/25/2003 |
