For Waterless Cleaning Patents (Class 510/157)
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Patent number: 11752041Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for mitigating premature light deactivation of light deactivated adhesive drapes. One aspect provides a system comprising a drape, a photosensitive adhesive layer, and a release agent, where the system is adapted to be coupled to a tissue site and released therefrom upon or after exposure to an external stimulus such as certain wavelengths of light. The system may have a filter layer to prevent the photosensitive adhesive from being exposed to deactivation wavelengths prematurely. The filter layer may be printed directly onto the drape and may be removable after exposure to a solvent, such as isopropyl alcohol (IPA). The filter layer may also be a filter adhesive layer. Another aspect provides a method for application and removal of a drape using by removing one or more of the filter layer and/or the filter adhesive layer and applying light to the drape to deactivate the photosensitive adhesive layer and promote easy, clean, and less painful removal of the drape.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2018Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke, Justin Alexander Long
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Patent number: 9006162Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleansing composition containing: (a) from about 6% to about 20% of at least one nonionic surfactant; (b) from about to about 10% of at least one amphoteric surfactant; (c) from about 2% to about 8% of at least one anionic surfactant; and (d) from about 0.01% to about 5% of at least one cationic conditioning polymer; wherein the amount of nonionic surfactant (a) present in the final composition is greater than the amount of the amphoteric surfactant (b), and the ratio of nonionic surfactant (a) to anionic surfactant (c) is at least 1.9, based on the weight percent of each surfactant in the final composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Kirolos Rizk
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Patent number: 8987180Abstract: Personal care compositions and cleansing products including a silicone reactive amino containing dimethicone copolyol are disclosed herein. The compositions and products provide an enhanced wiping experience including improved softness and smooth afterfeel. Further, wipe products including the silicone reactive amino containing dimethicone copolyol provide improved drape of the basesheet, as well as provide a smooth wiping experience with the right amount of glide and a non-tacky afterfeel.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Scott W. Wenzel, Philip E. Kieffer, Jessica Rogers, Anthony O'Lenick
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Patent number: 8940674Abstract: This invention relates to a “high lower alcohol content”(>40% v/v of a C1-4 alcohol) liquid composition able to be either dispensed as a stable foam with the use of non-propellant foam dispensing devices from non-pressurized containers or as an alcohol gel composition which does not use thickener and gelling agents that leave undesirable deposits or a sticky after-feel and that has a final viscosity less than 4,000 cps. The liquid compositions comprise an alcohol, C1-4 (>40% v/v), a fluorosurfactant of at least 0.001% by weight to prepare a foamable composition or from 0-2.0% to prepare a gel-like composition of a final viscosity less than 4,000 cps, 0-10% w/w of additional minor components added to obtain the desired performance (a foamable composition or a gel-like composition with a viscosity less than 4,000 cps), and the balance being purified water.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Deb Worldwide Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Maria Teresa Fernandez de Castro, Bruce Michael Koivisto
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Patent number: 8940675Abstract: The present disclosure includes cleansing compositions for removing soils from surfaces. Tee cleansing composition may be loaded ones a substrate to form a wet wipe. The cleansing composition may include a glucomannan and a synergy enhancing agent. The synergy enhancing agent may include xanthan gum. The synergy enhancing component may include xanthan gum and carrageenan. The wet wipe may be used to assist in the removal of soils such as feces, menses, and urine from skin.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Randall Glenn Marsh, Jacqueline Marie Duderstadt
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Patent number: 8809255Abstract: A composition is provided that includes 0.5 to 15 total weight percent of a surfactant. The surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, or a combination thereof. The composition also includes 0.01 to 35 total weight percent of solvent including a microemulsion, a carboxylic acid ester based ketal ester solvent, or a combination thereof 0.1 to 10 total weight percent of at least one emollient, and 60 to 99.3 total weight percent of water also being present. The resultant composition has total volatile organic content (VOC) composition of less than 2 total weight percent and as a result, the composition is more environmental benign and less irritating to skin than conventional waterless hand cleaners. The composition is well suited for being impregnated into a substrate of a towel presenting two opposed surfaces, the substrate having pores for absorbing and retaining the composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Chris J. Plotz, Paul J. Gottesburen
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Patent number: 8795692Abstract: PEG-free, cold-preparable, prolonged-stability, low-viscosity, fine oil-in-water emulsions, their preparation from preferably clear oil phases or via preferably clear to transparent microemulsion-like concentrates, the corresponding oil phases or microemulsion-like concentrates and the use of the inventive emulsions for producing cosmetic, dermatological, pharmaceutical or industrial formulations, especially for the production of impregnating emulsions for wet wipes or for sprayable care emulsions are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbHInventors: Peter Hameyer, Jürgen Meyer, Gabriele Polak
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Publication number: 20140171351Abstract: Personal care compositions and cleansing products including a silicone reactive amino containing dimethicone copolyol are disclosed herein. The compositions and products provide an enhanced wiping experience including improved softness and smooth afterfeel. Further, wipe products including the silicone reactive amino containing dimethicone copolyol provide improved drape of the basesheet, as well as provide a smooth wiping experience with the right amount of glide and a non-tacky afterfeel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Scott W. Wenzel, Philip E. Kieffer, Jessica Rogers, Anthony O'Lenick
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Patent number: 8569219Abstract: A “high lower alcohol content” (>40% v/v of a C1-4 alcohol) liquid composition is able to be dispensed as a stable foam with the use of non-propellant foam dispensing devices from non-pressurized containers. The liquid compositions comprise an alcohol, C1-4 (>40% v/v), a fluorosurfactant of at least 0.001% by weight to prepare a foamable composition, 0-10% w/w of additional minor components added to obtain the desired performance (a foamable composition with a viscosity less than 4,000 cps), and the balance being purified water. The compositions may include emulsifier-emollients and moisturizers, secondary surfactants, foam stabilizers, fragrances, antimicrobial agents, other type of medicinal ingredients, and the like ingredients or additives or combinations thereof commonly added to alcohol gels or foams, aerosol compositions or to toiletries, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and the like.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Deb Worldwide Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Bruce Michael Koivisto, Maria Teresa Fernandez de Castro
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Patent number: 7998495Abstract: A non-irritating antimicrobial multi-layer or multi-ply tissue product made by treating an inner layer or ply or an inner surface of an inner layer or ply with one or more antimicrobial agents and treating the one or more outer layers or plies or the outer surfaces of the layers or plies with one or more irritation-inhibiting agents, and methods of making and using the same. The antimicrobial agent will remain confined to the inner portion of the tissue product, thereby preventing irritation to the user, and the irritation-inhibiting composition treated layer(s) or ply(s) provides a pleasing, soothing, non-irritating tactile quality to the tissue product. The non-irritating antimicrobial multi-layer or multi-ply tissue product further comprises an absorption enhancing agent. In one embodiment, the irritation-inhibiting composition comprises an oil, in which case the tissue product will also entrap any absorbed contaminant, holding it in contact with the antimicrobial agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Brian Patrick Argo, Timothy Maurice McFarland, Pamela Mary Thompson
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Patent number: 7939479Abstract: A lightweight, flowable, dry powder plant-based absorbent hand cleaner and method of manufacturing the hand cleaner are disclosed. The composition may include ground corn cobs particles of a selected size, one or more lathering surfactants, and one or more conditioning components. The composition may be mixed into a slurry and dried by a non-spray drying process. The user's hands may be scrubbed together, forming an abrasive agglomeration which removes/absorbs and absorbs the dirt, oil, grease and other foreign material from the hands, then the hands are rinsed with water.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventor: Barry E. Chandler
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Patent number: 7850911Abstract: A system comprising a moisture containing cleansing article and a visual pH indicator changing color at a pH above 4.0. The system can comprise a buffer, having preferably a pKa above 5.5. The system can comprise a set of instructions for evaluating moisture containing cleansing articles. The pH buffer of the system can have a pKa value equal to or greater than the pH of the color change of the visual pH indicator. The pH of color change of the visual pH indicator can be equal to or greater than the pH of the lotion. The system can be used to evaluate the pH of moisture containing cleansing article lotions and to quantify the ability to neutralize alkalinity such as the alkalinity provided by residues of feces and urine over time on the skin of a baby.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Hang Nhung Ho, Trang Le, Philip Andrew Sawin
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Publication number: 20100197544Abstract: A body wash composition that does not require rinsing and that topically cleanses a biological entity includes from about 0.5% to about 20.0% by weight of a concentrated extract of Arnica; and remainder pure water. The composition may further include a foaming agent, and optionally, humectants, and/or fragrance. Preferably, the concentrated extract of Arnica may be one of an infusion of Arnica flowers in pure water or a tincture of Arnica flowers in alcohol, and is present in an amount effective to provide antimicrobial properties sufficient to reduce body odor of a biological entity. A method of externally cleansing a body of a biological entity includes applying the body wash composition externally to the body. The composition is suitable for cleansing sensitive areas of the body including genital and anal areas even when allowed to dry in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventor: Edwin De La Cruz
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Patent number: 7727468Abstract: A system comprising a moisture containing cleansing article and a visual pH indicator changing color at a pH above 4.0. The system can comprise a buffer, having preferably a pKa above 5.5. The system can comprise a set of instructions for evaluating moisture containing cleansing articles. The pH buffer of the system can have a pKa value equal to or greater than the pH of the color change of the visual pH indicator. The pH of color change of the visual pH indicator can be equal to or greater than the pH of the lotion. The system can be used to evaluate the pH of moisture containing cleansing article lotions and to quantify the ability to neutralize alkalinity such as the alkalinity provided by residues of feces and urine over time on the skin of a baby.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Hang Nhung Ho, Trang Le, Philip Andrew Sawin
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Patent number: 7723279Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing lower (C1-C4) alcohol and a polymeric fluorosurfactant formulated for being dispensed as a foam product. More particularly, the invention relates to improved compositions formulated with polymeric fluorosurfactants with pendant perfluoroalkyl side chains of a fully fluorinated chain length of C1-C7. The compositions also relate to use for personal care, such as skin sanitizing and cleansing.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Lestage, David R. Scheuing, Scott L. Cumberland, Grant Templin
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Patent number: 7718589Abstract: The inventions relate to hygiene and cosmetology, in particular to skin care. The inventive method for washing the skin by applying washing or cleaning agents and water is characterized in that it uses water with pH level ranging from 3.0 to 6.0, wherein the water flow rate ranges from 0.1 to 5 ml per 1 cm3 of the skin surface. The inventive composition comprises water, mineral salts and oxygen dissolved in said water, and also one or several types of essential proteinogenic amino acids with isoelectric point ranging from 3.0 to 6.0 pH, and its hardness is equal to or less than 0.5 mg-equivalent unit/dm3. The inventive method and composition make it possible to correct complex unfavourable changes of the skin surface layers by providing it with the required pH values during and after the washing and also by maintaining the normal chemical and bacteriological condition of the face skin.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventors: Dmitry Dmitrievich Genkin, Viktor Veniaminovich Tets, Georgy Viktorovich Tets
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Patent number: 7704935Abstract: An antiseptic cleaning agent, generally, comprising chlorhexidine acetate and a solvent, such as an alcohol and/or water. The chlorhexidine acetate acts as a highly effective biocide. Additionally, the chlorhexidine acetate allows the cleaning agent to dry without leaving a tacky residue. Where the cleaning agent comprises one or more alcohols, the alcohols may comprise any suitable alcohols, including lower alcohols having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as ethanol and isopropanol. In addition to chlorhexidine acetate, the cleaning agent optionally comprises another non-alcohol biocide, such as triclosan. The cleaning agent can be used in any suitable manner. For instance, the cleaning agent may be impregnated in an absorbent material, such as a towelette, swabstick, or gauze. Additionally, the absorbent material may comprise a positively charged or a non-ionic substance, such as polypropylene or polyester.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Bryan G. Davis, Minh Q. Hoang, Mohammad A. Khan, Donald E. Hunt
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Patent number: 7700530Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a cleanser including a balance of components for providing consumers with an enhanced exfoliation experience that smoothes skin immediately and sustains the smooth feeling for an extended period of time. Additionally, the cleanser provides a simultaneous cleansing and warming effect to the consumer's skin. Particularly, in one embodiment, the cleanser includes a combination of a water soluble carrier, a warming agent, a water soluble silicone surfactant, and an exfoliant.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stacy Averic Mundschau, Lisa Ann Flugge-Berendes, Scott W. Wenzel, Uyen TuongNgoc Lam, Corey Thomas Cunningham
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Patent number: 7683018Abstract: This invention relates to a “high lower alcohol content” (>40% v/v of a C1-4 alcohol) liquid composition able to be either dispensed as a stable foam with the use of non-propellant foam dispensing devices from non-pressurized containers or as an alcohol gel composition which does not use thickener and gelling agents that leave undesirable deposits or a sticky after-feel and that has a final viscosity less than 4,000 cps. The liquid compositions comprise an alcohol, C1-4 (>40% v/v), a fluorosurfactant of at least 0.001% by weight to prepare a foamable composition or from 0-2.0% to prepare a gel-like composition of a final viscosity less than 4,000 cps, 0-10% w/w of additional minor components added to obtain the desired performance (a foamable composition or a gel-like composition with a viscosity less than 4,000 cps), and the balance being purified water.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Deb Worldwide Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Bruce Michael Koivisto, Maria Teresa Fernandez de Castro
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Patent number: 7592300Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having an excellent antibacterial and antiviral effectiveness are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain an aromatic carboxylic acid, a hydric solvent, a pH-adjusting compound, and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2003Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Taylor, Earl P. Seitz, Jr., Priscilla S. Fox, Janice Fuls
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Patent number: 7560422Abstract: The invention discloses methods of making and uses for wide spectrum disinfectants including as components an alcohol, O-phenylphenol, chlorhexidine gluconate, nonoxynol-9, benzalkonium chloride, and deionized double distilled water wherein on a weight/volume ratio the alcohol comprises from 50% to 80%, the O-phenylphenol comprises from 0.1% to 0.8%, the chlorhexidine gluconate comprises from 0.1% to 1%, the nonoxynol-9 comprises from 0.02% to 1%, and the benzalkonium chloride comprises from 0.15% to 1%.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Alda Pharmaceuticals Corp.Inventor: Allan Shapiro
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Patent number: 7482021Abstract: A wipe having at least two sides for applying a cleansing material and a drying material to a skin surface. The cleansing material may be applied to a first side of the wipe, and the drying material to a second side of the wipe. The first side of the wipe is used to clean a skin surface by rubbing the wipe across the skin surface. The first side of the wipe removes dirt, grease and other materials from the skin surface. The second side of the wipe removes any dirt, grease or other materials not removed by the first side of the wipe and the cleansing material. The second side of the wipe also leaves a substance having a powdery feel on the skin surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Inventors: Kelley H. Tison, James R. Hunt
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Patent number: 7341986Abstract: 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 emulsify and create concentrate. Step #2 Using a 32 ounce empty plastic spray mist bottle, put 0.0625=2 ounces of contract from step #1. In plastic spray mist bottle, add 0.4375=14 ounces of tap water to plastic bottle, replace spray mist cap and shake. Suitable to Cross clean, the human body, plants leaves, natural and man-made finished products, fine ash particle controller, controls ash from becoming air borne. In addition the composition of matter cleaning solution will use minimal amounts of water in the cleaning and particle control process.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Inventor: Murtie Nina Kalusha
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Patent number: 7338927Abstract: The invention discloses methods of making and uses for wide spectrum disinfectants including as components an alcohol, O-phenylphenol, chlorhexidine gluconate, nonoxynol-9, benzalkonium chloride, and deionised double distilled water wherein on a weight/volume ratio the alcohol comprises from 50 to 80%, the O-phenylphenol comprises from 0.1% to 0.8%, the chlorhexidine gluconate comprises from 0.01 to 1%, the nonoxynol-9 comprises from 0.02 to 1%, and the benzalkonium chloride comprises from 0.15 to 1%.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2002Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Alda Pharmaceuticals Corp.Inventor: Allan Shapiro
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Patent number: 7297668Abstract: 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 capable of forming an emulsion, in situ, on the skin with the above oil when water is added to the said composition, the said emulsifier in such quantities that the oil is substantially removed from the skin, c) A water soluble, at least substantially insoluble in the composition skin exfoliative and/or skin polishing material in sufficient quantities to remove dead cells from the skin during application of the composition and, d) At least one wax in sufficient quantity to at least enhance the physical stabilization of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Marie Johansson, John Ghaim, Nadia Soliman
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Patent number: 7199090Abstract: This invention relates to a “high lower alcohol content” (>40% v/v of a C1-4 alcohol) liquid composition able to be either dispensed as a stable foam with the use of non-propellant foam dispensing devices from non-pressurized containers or as an alcohol gel composition which does not use thickener and gelling agents that leave undesirable deposits or a sticky after-feel and that has a final viscosity less than 4,000 cps. The liquid compositions comprise an alcohol, C1-4 (>40% v/v), a fluorosurfactant of at least 0.001% by weight to prepare a foamable composition or from 0–2.0% to prepare a gel-like composition of a final viscosity less than 4,000 cps, 0–10% w/w of additional minor components added to obtain the desired performance (a foamable composition or a gel-like composition with a viscosity less than 4,000 cps), and the balance being purified water.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Ethena Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Bruce Michael Koivisto, Maria Teresa Fernandez de Castro
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Patent number: 7172995Abstract: A person's skin is protected from percutaneous absorption of lipophilic or semi-polar contaminant chemicals by applying to the skin, before the skin is wetted with water, a plural-constituent solvent system having an average molecular weight greater than or equal to 350 and including at least one solvent in which the contaminant chemicals are soluble. The solvent system may be applied to the skin before exposure to serve as a barrier, or may be applied to the skin or other surface after exposure to serve as a cleanser. The solvent system may include one or more emulsifiers and/or reactive chemical deactivation agents, and/or organic pH modifiers, and/or UV blockers, and/or insect repellents. Oil-based and glycol-based solvent systems are disclosed, each having at least two solvents which may have different solubility ranges. The solvent system includes no water, emollients or detergents and all constituents are skin-safe.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Colormetric Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Thomas D. Klingner
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Patent number: 7033614Abstract: A rinse-off composition comprising in percent by weight 0.10–10.00 of a dispersion of bismuth oxychloride 3.50–90.00 of a surfactant, 0.001–0.050 of a dye, 3.00–15.00 of an emollient and 10.00–80.00 of water; said dispersion of bismuth oxychloride containing bismuth oxychloride platelet particles having a lateral width of 5–25 microns and a thickness of 20–200 nm, said platelet particles being substantially covered a liquid vehicle and said liquid vehicle being present in an amount sufficient to maintain a stable dispersion and to provide for facile resuspension.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: EMD Chemicals, Inc. (Previously EM Industries)Inventors: Phil Linz, Rantan K. Chaudhuri
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Patent number: 6998374Abstract: A composition and method is provided capable of removing contaminants from the surface of a gelatin capsule, such as a paint ball, to allow the gelatin capsules to be used for their intended use. The composition comprising, by weight, about 70 to 99.9 percent of a water-soluble alcohol, about 0.1 to 30 percent water, about 0.1 to 10 percent of a volatile silicone, and about 0.1 to 1 percent of a non-volatile silicone. Furthermore, the composition prevents excessive swelling of the gelatin outer shell of the gelatin encapsulated product. A method is also provided for cleaning a gelatin encapsulated product comprising the steps of contacting the gelatin encapsulated product with a cleaning composition, separating the gelatin encapsulated product from the cleaner, and drying the gelatin encapsulated product. The gelatin capsule may be a paintball. The composition may include additives to improve the performance of the gelatin capsules.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Inventors: Carl Niedbala, R. Sam Niedbala
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Patent number: 6906014Abstract: A topical composition has from 0.1 to 2 total weight percent of a first surfactant, an organic solvent, a polymer thickener, and 80 to 98 total weight percent water. The topical composition affords good topical cleaning or lotion actions and rapid water rinse in a form that has a suitable shelf life. The surfactant is chosen to yield a net HLB of between 7 and 13.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Permatex, Inc.Inventors: Hans E. Haas, Marcia Snyder, Aija Zirnis
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Patent number: 6774100Abstract: Substantially anhydrous compositions having a viscosity greater than 1000 centipoise are prepared by combining a polar solvent with a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid polymers and polyacrylamides. These compositions are particularly suited for topical use to deliver beneficial agents to the skin of a user. Being anhydrous, the compositions are particularly well suited to effectuate the delivery of beneficial agents that are unstable over time in aqueous systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Imaginative Research Associates, Inc.Inventor: Mohan Vishnupad
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Patent number: 6752998Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an exothermic composition, which includes at least one zeolite; at least one surfactant; at least one magnesium or calcium halide; and a physiologically acceptable anhydrous medium. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a composition, which includes a means for making the composition exothermic; at least one surfactant; at least one magnesium or calcium halide; and a physiologically acceptable anhydrous medium. Other embodiments of the present invention provide processes for removing make-up from or cleansing the skin or mucous membrane, and articles which include the composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Delphine Verdrel-Lahaxe, Lien Bui-Bertrand
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Patent number: 6670313Abstract: A person's skin is protected from percutaneous absorption of lipophilic or semi-polar contaminant chemicals by applying to the skin a plural-constituent solvent system, wherein each constituent has a molecular weight greater than or equal to 350 and includes at least one solvent in which the contaminant chemicals are soluble. The solvent system may include one or more emulsifiers to facilitate water-rinsing of the solvent system and any dissolved contaminant chemicals from the skin. Oil-based and glycol-based solvent systems are disclosed, each having at least two solvents which may have different solubility ranges. The solvent system may be applied to the skin before exposure to contaminant chemicals to serve as a barrier or after exposure to serve as s cleanser. The solvent system includes no water, emollients or detergents and all constituents are skin-safe.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Colormetric Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Thomas D. Klingner
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Patent number: 6617294Abstract: The present development relates to a liquid cleansing product that effectively reduces the level of microbes on the skin in a relatively short wash time and which dries quickly without causing damage and drying to the skin. The sanitizing cleanser composition comprising an effective amount of alcohol to produce a reduction in microorganisms on the surface of the skin, and an additive to maintain the skin pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 6.0. The cleanser composition may further include silicone to aid further the drying process, and emollients or oils for skin moisturizing.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Inventors: Vinod K. Narula, Dipak Narula
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Patent number: 6610315Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of about 35:65 to 100:0, between at least 0.5% and 8.0% by weight thickener system comprised of at least two emulsifiers, each emulsifier present in at least 0.05% by weight wherein the composition free of auxiliary thickeners has a viscosity of at least 4,000 centipoise at 23° C. and wherein each emulsifier is comprised of at least one hydrophobic group and at least one hydrophilic group. The composition is useful as a presurgical scrub replacement, a lotion or other hand preparation.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Robert A. Asmus, Jill R. Charpentier
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Patent number: 6541432Abstract: A cleansing material comprising a sheet material impregnated with an emulsion having a viscosity of 200 to 4000 mPa·s at 25° C. and a viscosity of 100 to 2000 mPa·s at 50° C.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Kenji Kaneda, Keiko Matsuo
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Patent number: 6533873Abstract: A shower gel formulation having a clear appearance is described which suspends insoluble particles, water insoluble liquids or bubbles and contains an acrylate copolymer, an anionic surfactant, a cationic polymer and, optionally, an amphoteric surfactant. The method of use of the clear shower gel is also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2000Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Marion Louise Margosiak, Michael Alan Rahn, Rosa Paredes
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Patent number: 6482423Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe comprising a porous or absorbent sheet impregnated with an antimicrobial cleansing composition, wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent; and from about 3% to about 99.85%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Positive Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.5; and wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of less than about 0.3.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Theresa Anne Bakken Schuette, Raymond Wei Cen, Mannie Lee Clapp, Raphael Warren
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Patent number: 6472356Abstract: The present development relates to a liquid cleansing product that effectively reduces the level of microbes on the skin in a relatively short wash time and which dries quickly without causing damage and drying to the skin. The sanitizing cleanser composition comprising an effective amount of organic alcohol to produce a reduction in microorganisms on the surface of the skin, and an additive to maintain the skin pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 6.0. The cleanser composition may further include silicone to aid further the drying process, and emollients or oils for skin moisturizing.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Inventors: Vinod K. Narula, Dipak Narula
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Patent number: 6440909Abstract: A cleaning article used in the absence of a water source, comprises an abrasive substrate and a liquid impregnating it. The substrate is a non-woven abrasive material such as a sheet of plastic fibers and the impregnation liquid is an aqueous solution of d-limonene, surface active agent and hydrophilic solvent with, if desired, the usual additives. Impregnation can be carried out on a stack of towels by pouring the impregnating solution onto the stack, which spreads uniformly throughout the towels.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Laboratories Prodene KlintInventor: Eric Vignot
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Publication number: 20020013237Abstract: A skin cleansing composition suitable for removing ink and other stains from the hands and arms of a user includes an effective amount of a low molecular weight alcohol having from one to twelve carbon atoms and an effective amount of a peroxide releasing agent, e.g., a perborate salt, preferably sodium perborate, such that together, the alcohol and perborate salt provide a synergistic reaction that effectively removes ink from the skin of the user. Other additives such as fillers, abrasives, and detergents may be employed to provide further cleansing action.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: John Viscovitz, Michael J. Dolan
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Publication number: 20020010113Abstract: A composition useful for moisturizing skin which comprisesType: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: LaTonya Kilpatrick-Liverman, Zeenat Nabi, Thomas G. Polefka, Elizabeth D. Volz, Melonie D. Brown
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Patent number: 6287577Abstract: The present invention relates to a leave-on antimicrobial composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10% of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10% of a proton donating agent; and from about 0% to about 99.85% of water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the leave-on antimicrobial composition has a Gram Positive Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.5; and wherein the leave-on antimicrobial composition has a Mildness Index of greater than 0.3. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing skin and providing residual effectiveness versus Gram positive bacteria using these products.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1997Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Theresa Anne Bakken, Wei Cen, Mannie Lee Clapp, Raphael Warren
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Patent number: 6284259Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe comprising a porous or absorbent sheet impregnated with an antimicrobial cleansing composition, wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent; and from about 3% to about 99.85%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Positive Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.5; and wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of less than about 0.3.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1997Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Theresa Anne Bakken, Wei Cen, Mannie Lee Clapp, Raphael Warren
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Patent number: 6265363Abstract: A skin cleansing composition suitable for removing ink and other stains from the hands and arms of a user includes an effective amount of a low molecular weight alcohol having from one to twelve carbon atoms and an effective amount of a peroxide releasing agent, e.g., a percarbonate salt, preferably sodium percarbonate, such that together, the alcohol and percarbonate salt provide a synergistic reaction that effectively removes ink from the skin of the user. Other additives such as fillers, abrasives, and detergents may be employed to provide further cleansing action.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventor: John Viscovitz
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Patent number: 6197315Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe comprising a porous or absorbent sheet impregnated with an antimicrobial cleansing composition, wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent; and from about 3% to about 99.85%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Negative Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.3. The invention also relates to these antibacterial wipes wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of greater than about 0.3.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1997Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Wei Cen, Theresa Anne Bakken
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Patent number: 6183763Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe effective against Gram positive bacteria, Gram negative bacteria, fungi, yeasts, molds, and viruses comprising a porous or absorbent sheet impregnated with an antimicrobial cleansing composition, wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent; and from about 3% to about 99.85%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition an One-wash Immediate Germ Reduction Index of greater than about 1.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1997Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter William Beerse, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Kathleen Grieshop Baier, Wei Cen, Theresa Anne Bakken
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Patent number: 6120759Abstract: An anhydrous skin cleansing agent comprising a surfactant, organic solvent and water-insoluble abrasive as active components and a water-swellable organic polymer as a soil carrier and abrasive.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1991Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: Chemische Fabrik Stockhausen GmbHInventor: Gunter Bouillon
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Patent number: 5972858Abstract: A grease cutting soap based cleaning composition, for hand cleaning for example, has the following composition by weight:______________________________________ Ingredients Per Cent by Weight ______________________________________ Sodium salt fatty acid soap 20-25 Hydrogen peroxide solution (3%) 8-12 Glycerin 5-10 Cocoa butter 4-7 Citronella oil .05-1 Water to balance 100% ______________________________________The composition exhibits superior grease cutting and cleaning properties, with or without the use of additional water. The composition is mild and non-irritating to the skin.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Inventor: Joseph M. Roche
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Patent number: 5951993Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of about 35:65 to 100:0, between at least 0.5% and 8.0% by weight thickener system comprised of at least two emulsifiers, each emulsifier present in at least 0.05% by weight wherein the composition free of auxiliary thickeners has a viscosity of at least 4,000 centipoise at 23 degrees C. and wherein each emulsifier is comprised of at least one hydrophobic group and at least one hydrophilic group. The composition is useful as a presurgical scrub replacement, a lotion or other hand preparation.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Robert A. Asmus, Jill R. Charpentier