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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7789917 | Amphoteric stilbene composition A brightening system includes a substrate and an amphoteric stilbene composition established on the substrate. The amphoteric stilbene composition includes a predetermined amount of at least one of 4,4′-diamino-2,2′-stilbene disulfonic acid, biarylsulfonate-4,4... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7753967 | Method for converting perylen-3,4:9,10-tetracarboxylic acid diimides into a form suitable for use as a fluorescent dye Novel crystalline forms of and a process for converting perylene-3,4:9,10-tetracarboximide of the general formula I to a form used as a fluorescent dye. The process including: a) dissolving or suspending the perylene-3,4:9,... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7585333 | Triazinylaminostilbene disulphonic acid mixtures The present invention relates to a fluorescent whitening agent comprising a mixture of two symmetrically and one asymmetrically substituted triazinylaminostilbene disulphonic acids, certain novel derivatives, a process for their preparations and use of the mixture f... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7566349 | Amphoteric fluorescent whitening agents The present invention provides novel bis-triazinylaminostilbene amphoteric fluorescent whitening agents, comprising both individual components and mixtures thereof, a process for their preparation, intermediates useful for their preparation and use of the fluorescen... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7429277 | Hair-dyeing agent A hair-dyeing agent, which contains at least one compound represented by formula (1) or (2) as a dye: wherein X1 and X2 each are an oxygen atom, nitrogen atom, sulfur atom, or dialkylmethylene group; R... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7425222 | Process for improving the sun protection factor of cellulosic fibre material A process for improving the sun protection factor (SPF) of cellulosic fibre materials and blends thereof, which comprises contacting said materials with at least one compound of the formula (1) in which M is hydrogen, an al... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7407519 | Process for improving the sun protection factor of cellulosic fibre material A process for improving the sun protection factor (SPF) of cellulosic fibre materials and blends thereof, which comprises contacting said materials with at least one compound of the formula (1) in which M is hydrogen, an al... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7377946 | Composition comprising at least one substituted 2-[2-(4-amino phenyl)ethenyl]-1-pyridinium derivative, process for treating keratin fibres using it, device and use thereof The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one particular fluorescent dye. The invention also relates to a process for treating keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres, using this composition, a... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7371887 | Oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) amphiphiles and methods for self-assembly Amphiphilic oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) compounds and methods of use en route to self-assembled composites and device fabrication. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7329289 | Use of triarylmethane derivatives as direct dyes in a dye composition, composition and implementation process The present patent application relates to the use of triarylmethane derivatives as direct dyes in a dye composition for keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, or for the manufacture of such compositions. The present patent applic... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7300474 | Aqueous liquid formulations of pyrazoline brighteners The claimed liquid formulations contain an organic acid and a branched mono- or di-alcohol. The addition of the alcohol improves the storage stability of the liquid formulations. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294287 | Quinophenanthrine diones fluorescent whitening agents Tetrahydro- and dihydroquinophenanthrine dione fluorescent whitening agents and a process for their preparation are provided. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291184 | Method of reducing the organic carbon content of production waste water in the course of the preparation of concentrated solutions of anionic organic compounds The present invention relates to a method of reducing the total organic carbon (TOC) content of waste water in the course of the preparation of concentrated solutions or suspensions of anionic organic compounds, which method comprises increasing the concentration of... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7270771 | Triazinylaminostilbene disulphonic acid mixtures The present invention relates to a fluorescent whitening agent comprising a mixture of two symmetrically and one asymmetrically substituted triazinylaminostilbene disulphonic acids, novel asymmetrically substituted derivatives, a process for their preparations and u... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7265170 | Polycarbonate or polyester carbonate containing optical brighteners A thermoplastic molding composition characterized by its optical brightness and good weathering resistance is disclosed. The composition contains a poly(ester) carbonate an optical brightener conforming to ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7262160 | Dye product and method of treating clothing for UV blocking Enhanced UV blocking is provided to clothing by washing the clothing in a composition including a UV blocking dye and at least one additional water-soluble material which serves as a matrix and/or a dispersant for the dye in the washing machine. The dye is initially... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261744 | Method for dyeing or coloring human keratin materials with lightening effect using a composition comprising at least one fluorescent compound and at least one optical brightener Disclosed herein are a method of dyeing or coloring, with a lightening effect, a human keratin material comprising applying a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fluorescent compound and at least one optical brightener; a compos... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7250064 | Dye composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and a non-associative thickening polymer for human keratin materials, process therefor, and method thereof The disclosure relates to a composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one non-associative thickening polymer, to processes using such a composition, and to devices comprising such a composition. The disclosure also relates to processes ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247174 | Amphoteric fluorescent whitening agents The present invention provides novel bis-triazinylaminostilbene amphoteric fluorescent whitening agents, comprising both individual components and mixtures thereof, a process for their preparation, intermediates useful for their prepartion and use of the fluorescent... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238213 | Cell-based assays employing voltage and calcium dyes Disclosed are novel compositions and methods employing cyclic nucleotide-gated channels and fluorescence dyes and other indicators in detecting changes of intracellular cAMP levels, for instance in response to the stimulation of G-protein-coupled receptors. CNG muta... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7217296 | Dyeing composition with a lightening effect for human keratin materials comprising at least one fluorescent dye The invention relates to a cosmetic dyeing composition that is used to lighten human keratinous matter and, more specifically, artificially colored or pigmented hair and dark skin. The inventive composition comprises at least one flourescent dye. The invention also ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7208018 | Composition for dyeing human keratin materials, comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one associative polymer, process therefor and use thereof Disclosed herein are compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one particular associative polymer, processes using this composition, and a device therefor. Further disclosed herein is the use of a composition comprising at least one fluoresce... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204860 | Composition for dyeing human keratin materials, comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one polyol, process therefor and use thereof Disclosed herein are compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one polyol, processes using this composition and a device therefor. Further disclosed herein is the use of a composition for dyeing a human keratin material, such as artificially ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198650 | Method of dyeing human keratin materials with a lightening effect with compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one amphoteric or nonionic surfactant, composition thereof, process thereof, and device therefor The present disclosure relates to a method of dyeing human keratin materials with a lightening effect with a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fluorescent dye that is soluble in the cosmetically acceptable medium and at least ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198731 | Optical brighteners The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims as optical brighteners as well as to new mixtures of optical brighteners. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195650 | Process for dyeing, with a lightening effect, human keratin fibers that have been permanently reshaped, using at least one composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye A process for dyeing keratin fibers that have previously undergone a permanent reshaping process, comprising applying at least one composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fluorescent dye that is soluble in the medium. The use of the... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7195651 | Cosmetic composition for dyeing human keratin materials, comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one cationic polymer, and a dyeing process therefor The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye comprising at least one fluorescent compound, and at least one cationic polymer with a charge density of at least 1 meq/g; processes that incorporate this cosmetic compo... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192454 | Composition for dyeing human keratin materials, comprising a fluorescent dye and a particular sequestering agent, process therefor and use thereof The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one particular sequestering agent, and also to processes and a device for using these compositions. The invention similarly relates to the use of a composition compris... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192471 | Aryl-ureido benzoxazinone compounds Fluorescent pigment compounds comprising aryl-ureido benzoxazinone compounds of the general formula (I): wherein R1 is an substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, R2 and R3 are ea... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186278 | Composition for dyeing human keratin materials, comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one compound comprising an acid functional group and processes therefor The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one soluble fluorescent dye and at least one compound comprising an acid functional group, and to processes using this composition. It likewise relates to a method of using compositions compri... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7150764 | Composition for dyeing a human keratin material, comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one insoluble conditioning agent, process thereof, use thereof, and devices thereof A composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one insoluble conditioning agent; and processes and multicompartment kits comprising the composition. This disclosure also relates to the use of this composition for dyeing a human keratin material, ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147673 | Composition for dyeing human keratin materials, comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one insoluble polyorganosiloxane conditioning polymer, process therefor and use thereof Disclosed herein is a composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one insoluble polyorganosiloxane conditioning polymer, processes using this composition, and a device. Further disclosed herein is the use of compositions comprising at lea... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7145010 | Tert-alkylphenoxy-substituted polycyclic compounds Tert-alkylphenoxy-substituted polycyclic compounds of the general formula I where P is a conjugated polycyclic radical which is stable to bases and nucleophiles, optionally bears aryl substituents an... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7122248 | Security articles This invention provides security articles comprising fibers, threads and fiber sections (“dots”) possessing multiple verification characteristics. The fibers possess unique and difficulty duplicated combinations of complex cross-sections, components, and multipl... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108913 | Light reflecting polymeric articles containing benzoxazolyl-napthalene optical brighteners The present invention provides a highly reflective fluorescent polymer composition comprising a benzoxzolyl naphthalene optical brightener and a polymeric substrate support material formed into three dimensional articles or fibers. The enhanced light reflectivity of... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094929 | Water-soluble distyrylbenzene chromophores for applications in optoelectronic technologies Two-photon or multi-photon chromophores having a conjugated pi-electron system with donating groups at each end of the pi-electron system providing charge-transfer properties, and having quaternary amine groups that can enhance the solubility of the chromophore in w... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7060244 | Method for directly obtaining hydrogen peroxide The invention concerns a method for making an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide. More particularly, it concerns a method for making hydrogen peroxide directly from hydrogen and oxygen, finely dispersed in an aqueous acid medium comprising a catalyst and at least... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7019134 | Amphoteric optical brighteners, their aqueous solutions, their production and their use Water soluble, amphoteric optical brighteners (W) comprising at least one brightener-characteristic radical X which contain at least one anionic substituent and covalently linked over at least one tertiary amino group Z to at least one non-chromophoric, essentially ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6994734 | Aqueous liquid composition of fluorescent brightener excellent in dyeing characteristics An aqueous liquid composition characterized by containing an alkali salt, an alkali metal salt, an alkali earth metal salt or an ammonium salt of a compound represented by the following formula (1). in the form of free ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6989360 | Textile fiber degreasing agents, their production and their use Aqueous textile fiber degreasing agents (WE) essentially consisting of (A) at least one amine oxide of the average formula as defined in claim 1, | 01/24/2006 |