Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. This edition features inventions related to hair care and styling, including edelweiss to stop hair graying and even restore hair color; minerals to address dandruff; phenolic compound blends for hair shine and protection; block polymers to increase foam in hair products; inventions that combine hair styling and care; and more.
Edelweiss to prevent gray, restore hair color
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/074997
Publication date: May 28, 2015
Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
Color in hair is due to the presence of pigments; either melanin (black or brown) or pheomelanin (red or yellow). If these pigments are lacking, the hair is white. According to these inventors, an edelweiss extract has been shown to prevent the graying of hair and restore and/or maintain natural hair color. Its does so by inducing a number of genes in the hair shaft involved in melanogenesis.
Improving benefit agent delivery
U.S. Patent RE45538
Publication date: June 2, 2015
Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
Benefit agents such as perfumes, silicones, waxes, flavors, vitamins and fabric softeners are relatively expensive. Accordingly, there is a need for delivery particles containing these agents that improve their delivery efficiency. This invention describes such particles, comprising a core material and a wall material that at least partially surrounds the core. When employed, such particles increase the delivery efficiency of the benefit agent, thereby requiring less of it in the overall formulation.
Sol-gel microcapsules to improve fragrance delivery, performance
U.S. Patent 9044732
Publication date: June 2, 2015
Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
According to these inventors, there is an ongoing need for the improved delivery and performance of fragrance materials in various rinse-off and leave-on products such as laundry detergents, fabric softeners, soaps, detergents and personal care products. The present invention relates to a microcapsule particle composition based on a sol-gel material having a core encapsulated within a microcapsular shell. The core may contain at least one active ingredient, such as but not limited to a fragrance.
To produce the microcapsules, first an appropriate amount of sol-gel precursor and fragrance oil are mixed, then cooled. Next, a surfactant solution is prepared. The sol-gel precursor and fragrance oil are added to the surfactant solution and the mixture is homogenized. A defoamer is added as needed and the mixture is allowed to cure to form the microcapsule particle composition.
Polymer-bound UV absorbers in hair, skin care compositions
U.S. Patent 9044623
Publication date: June 2, 2015
Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.
This patent discloses personal care compositions including a polymer-bound UV absorber to provide enhanced properties, including customizable, broad-spectrum UV protection; water resistance; and labile UV stabilization. The polymer comprises anhydride functionality, such as maleic anhydride or a derivative thereof; and the UV absorber contains at least one hydroxyl, primary amine, or secondary amine group. The compositions may be used to treat or protect against hair color changes, embrittlement, lack of luster, tangles, split ends and/or unmanageability of hair; as well as skin erythema, burns, lentigo, keratotic lesions and wrinkles.
Mineral-rich anti-dandruff, skin treatment compositions
U.S. Patent 9044417
Publication date: June 2, 2015
Assignee: Core Intellectual Properties Holdings, LLC
Minerals such as zinc and copper play a role in skin proliferation. They extensively have been studied for topical application and shown to improve certain skin conditions, for example, skin proliferation disorders such as dandruff. This invention pertains to a method for producing compositions including a large number of naturally occurring minerals that have an unusually low pH but do not irritate dermal tissues when applied. Applications include nutritionals, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Phenolic compound blends for hair shine, protection and strength
U.S. Patent 9044416
Publication date: June 2, 2015
Assignee: L'Oréal
According to this patent, it has been discovered that a composition containing a phenolic compound and a second compound, chosen from at least one polyamine, one water-soluble metal salt or mixtures thereof, produces benefits such as less damaged hair, shine, enhancement of artificial or natural hair color, and hair fiber strength. In addition, photoprotective compositions are described comprising at least one phenolic compound chosen from: a) at least one ortho-diphenol, at least one phenolic compound having a carboxylic acid moiety, and mixtures thereof; b) a compound chosen from at least one polyamine, at least one water-soluble metal salt, and mixtures thereof; and c) a cosmetically acceptable carrier.
Block polymers for improved foam
U.S. Patent 9044413
Publication date: June 2, 2015
Assignee: Solvay USA, Inc.
These inventors describe a need for improved foam in products such as hand soaps, body washes, shampoos, shaving creams and gels, and depilatories—as well as a need for improved oil well-treating foams, agrochemical foams, fire-fighting foams, shower rinses and coagulants for TiO2 used in paper-making, and hard surface cleaner foams. The present invention meets this need, as it has been found that polymeric block materials having the capacity to accommodate a positive charge character, negative charge character, or zwitterionic character have the capacity to provide liquid hand wash detergent compositions with extended suds volume and suds duration benefits.
Simultaneous hair styling and care
U.S. Patent 9044411
Publication date: June 2, 2015
Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Disclosed in this patent is a hair treatment comprising: a) at least one glyceryl acrylates/acrylates copolymer; b) at least one film-forming and/or setting polymer; and c) at least one ester oil. It may additionally comprise a polyol such as glycerin. The composition is characterized by easy dispersion onto hair, along with a high degree of hold and simultaneous care properties.
Lasting style plus hair conditioning
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/075236
Publication date: May 28, 2015
Assignee: L'Oréal
Consumers seek hair care compositions that are not only capable of conditioning the hair, but also provide satisfactory and lasting styling effects. Compositions based on organosilicone compounds have previously been developed to address these demands but often exhibit the disadvantage of instability over time. In response, this invention aims to meet consumer needs while addressing instability concerns. Described in this patent is a composition including: a) one or more specific silanes, b) one or more polysaccharides chosen from anionic or nonionic polysaccharides, and their mixtures, and c) one or more water-soluble mineral salts.
