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...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7833518 | Anionic surfactant powder To provide an anionic surfactant powder comprising a polyoxyalkylene ether sulfate which powder has high stability in hard water, high low-temperature solubility and is improved in powder characteristics such as caking characteristics, and a method of producing the ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7754195 | Hair cleansing compositions To provide a hair cleansing composition having good foamability and high-lubricity foam quality upon washing and smooth touch upon rinsing, and providing excellent feeling in use. ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7357922 | Microemulsion containing alkanolammonium salts of fatty alcohol sulfates and/or alkylpolyalkyleneglycoethersulfates This invention relates to microemulsions containing alkanolammonium salts of the alkylsulfates and/or alkylpolyalkyleneglycolethersulfates, water, one or more oil component(s), and one or more alcohol(s). The invention also relates to the use thereof for cosmetic an... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354891 | Pearlescent detergent composition comprising a mixture of ethylene glycol alkylates A process for preparing—a cleansing composition having pearlescence, which contains adding an ingredient (B) which has been molten beforehand, or an aqueous liquid in which the molten ingredient (B) is contained, to a suspension of an ingredient (A) and cooling th... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341714 | Pearlescent hair care compositions The hair treatment composition, which is in the form a pearlescent product, contains a nonionic, amphiphilic associative thickener consisting of at least one hydrophobically modified aminoplast/polyether copolymer; a hair care active ingredient selected from the gro... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7316810 | Foaming composition for washing and treating hair and/or scalp based on an active principle The invention concerns a foaming composition for washing and treating hair and/or scalp essentially characterized in that it contains in an aqueous medium: at least an active principle selected among corticoids and retinoids; at least an anionic surfactant; at least... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7300649 | Cosmetic and cosmeceutical compositions for restoration of skin barrier function Compositions, kits and methods are provided for restoring skin barrier function to skin exposed to environmental elements and/or in a pathological condition. In general, divalent cations such as calcium ions and/or magnesium ions are included in a physiologically ac... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7285263 | Compositions comprising hydrophobic silicone oils and alkyl ether carboxylates The invention relates to optically transparent compositions containing hydrophobic silicone oil and alkyl ether carboxylates that are useful e.g. as a hair treatment composition such as a shampoo. In particular, it provides an optically transparent composition compr... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279153 | Hair treatment composition containing a combination of three different film-forming hair-fixing polymers The hair treatment composition for providing a flexible long-lasting hair fixing contains a combination of at least three film-forming, hair-fixing polymers. This hair treatment composition contains at least one amphoteric polymer, at least one anionic polymer and a... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7268104 | Color changing liquid cleansing products Novel liquid cleansing products are disclosed. The cleansing products are comprised of a first colored structured liquid and a second colored structured liquid that when dispensed from a suitable dispenser, mix together to form a new colored cleansing product prior ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7262224 | Cosmetic rejuvenating and healing product, method of its manufacture and uses thereof A cosmetic composition is shown for rejuvenating the appearance of skin with reduced or minimal potential for skin irritation, in the form of a lotion or cream which includes as a major component aloe vera as well as vitamins A, B, C, D and E. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252720 | Removal of prion infectivity Prion infectivity adsorbed onto substrates (for example, chromatographic columns used to fractionate blood plasma) is removed by treatment with 2M sodium chloride. Optionally, the substrate is further washed with 0.1 M sodium hydroxide. ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7241724 | Personal care compositions comprising alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary surfactants The invention provides personal care compositions comprising both alkyl phosphate surfactants and selected auxiliary surfactant. By using specific auxiliary surfactant whose pKa is higher than that of the alkyl phosphate surfactants, particularly in specific rations... | 07/10/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7208144 | Stabilized dispersion of behenyl alcohol IR 6 (Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, Inc., 7th ed. 1997). Viscosities are measured using Brookfield viscometers (1,000–20,000 cps, Spindle No. 5, 20 rpm, 60 second run, 25 degrees C.) unless otherwise indicated. 967-00—IR # 6961-00-1-A... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195755 | Compositions comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one reducing agent, and methods for relaxing hair Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods and kits for lanthionizing keratinous fibers to achieve relaxation of said keratinous fibers comprising applying to keratinous fibers a composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one reducing ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7179452 | Detergent cosmetic compositions and use thereof The invention concerns novel hair cleansing and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically suitable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) at least a C4–C6 carboxylic acid ester and a C12–C26 alcohol. The inve... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175837 | Treatment and composition for achieving skin anti-aging benefits by corneum protease activation Novel methods and compositions for treating aged and environmentally damaged skin are disclosed which provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, function and clinical/biophysical properties by activating at least one proteolytic enzyme in the skin's strat... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7157414 | Methods of reducing irritation in personal care compositions Provided are methods of reducing the irritation associated with a personal care composition comprising an anionic surfactant, the methods comprising combining a hydrophobically-modified material capable of binding a surfactant thereto with an anionic surfactant to p... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153516 | Ringing nanogel compositions The present invention relates to a method of making a ringing nanogel with low levels of emulsifiers. The oil-in-water nanogel is thickened by an oil phase and a silicone component that self-structure to increase the complex viscosity of the composition and form the... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7118734 | Non-aqueous liquid shampoo composition This invention relates to compositions suited to use as hair shampoos, and particularly those developed with a view to the treatment of a hair borne infestation, or of a skin disease of the scalp in addition to the primary purpose of hair cleaning and conditioning. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7094430 | Antimicrobial solution for both tropical and oral use An antimicrobial solution is provided for use in the cleaning of dentures and toothbrushes, as well as, for use as an oral mouthwash and/or a general disinfectant. The primary active ingredients of the present invention include an approximately 4.5% solution of hydr... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090833 | Homeopathic gentle shampoo-conditioner head lice repellent and nit removal aid A shampoo/conditioner that repels lice and aids in the removal of head lice and nits is presented. It is a formulation comprising at least one homeopathic louse insecticide included with acetic acid in association with a gentle wetting agent and shampoo and conditio... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7041627 | Mild, moisturizing sulfosuccinate cleansing compositions Compositions used for cleansing hair and skin based on the combination of an ethoxy sulfosuccinate surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant are described that are very mild but do not compromise in-use properties and economy. It has been found desirable to utilize a ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7018561 | Product stability enhancement with phosphonium salts The present invention provides a beverage surfactant composition that includes a surfactant, a phosphonium compound, and a carrier; wherein the beverage surfactant composition exhibits stability as a solution or as a dispersion at a temperature of about 0° C. to ab... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6949492 | Aqueous nacreous concentrate compositions comprising ethoxylated glycerides New aqueous nacreous concentrated compositions, containing ethoxylated glycerides derived from carboxylic acids having 6 to 22 carbon atoms as emulsifying and/or dispersing agent are provided which show all the essential features required for this kind of compositio... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6915038 | Optical corner coupler system and method An optical coupling system and method for transmitting optical signals around sharp bends or curves without the use of prisms, mirrors or other conventional reflecting elements. The coupling system includes a reflecting element having a curved outer reflecting surfa... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6896897 | Flexible applicator for applying oil-in-water emulsion with improved stability A flexible applicator for applying an oil-in-water emulsion comprises: (1) an allantoin-containing oil-in-water emulsion; and (2) a flexible element that adsorbs or absorbs the emulsion such that the emulsion is applied to the skin of a patient on whom the flexible ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6864274 | Allantoin-containing skin cream An allantoin-containing skin cream composition can comprise allantoin and at least one anionic or nonionic emulsifier that is substantially hydrophilic and is soluble in water. The pH of the composition is in a range of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; preferably, the p... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6808701 | Conditioning compositions A conditioning composition comprised of a mixture of anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants, branched quaternary polymers, and silicone which imparts cleansing, wet detangling, dry detangling and manageability to hair and which is relatively non-irritating an... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6787129 | Castor polyester as gloss agents in anionic systems The invention relates to a blend, and a process for its use, which is made up of specific castor polyesters and anionic surfactants, which when used to clean the hair provide detergency and cleaning attributes, but surprisingly also provide the hair with gloss. ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6780825 | Cleansing compositions with milk protein and aromatherapy A mild foaming cleanser composition is provided. The cleanser composition has a surfactant system, a moisturizer system, an aromatherapy system and a solvent system. The moisturizer system further includes a milk protein. In addition, the cleanser composition may al... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6743434 | Carbonic emulsion skin care compositions and method for removing chemically bound residues and mineral deposits from hair The invention, in part, relates to skin care or hair care compositions containing a source of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is conveniently entrained in a gel-network, or liquid crystalline phase, immediately prior to skin or hair application. A substantial por... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6726902 | Cleansing cosmetic compositions and use The invention concerns novel hair cleansing and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically suitable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) at least a C12-C26 carboxylic acid ester and a C12-C26 alcohol. The invent... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6696068 | Cosmetic cream cleanser A cosmetic cream cleansing composition is provided based on the presence of a silicate, a crosslinked carboxyvinyl polymer, a silicone copolyol sulfosuccinate and a carrier. The composition has a viscosity from about 20,000 to about 500,000 centipoise. Th... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6689371 | Nanoemulsion based on sugar fatty esters or on sugar fatty ethers and its uses in the cosmetics, dermatological and/or ophthalmological fields A nanoemulsion, the oily globules of which have a number-average size of less than 100 nm, comprising a surfactant which is solid at a temperature of less than or equal to 45° C., which surfactant is chosen from esters of a fatty acid and of a sugar and ... | 02/10/2004 |
