| CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER Patent applications |
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| 20160136065 | REMINERALISING ORAL CARE PRODUCTS - The invention provides an oral care product suitable for the remineralisation of teeth, the product comprising: (i) a first composition having a non-aqueous liquid continuous phase including a thickening agent, a humectant, and an agent for the remineralisation of teeth; the agent for the remineralisation of teeth being a mixture of a calcium source and a phosphate source which, when delivered to the teeth results in the in situ generation of hydroxyapatite on teeth; (ii) a second composition having an aqueous liquid continuous phase including a thickening agent and a humectant, the second composition comprising at least 30% by weight water (by weight based on the total weight of the second composition), and less than 2.5% by weight of phosphate source (by weight based on the total weight of the second composition); in which the second composition is stored separately from the first composition prior to usage of the product in a manner to avoid contact between the water in the second composition and the agent for the remineralisation of teeth in the first composition; and also in which the first and second compositions are adapted to be admixed and applied to the surface of the teeth for sustained contact. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160135489 | POTATO DERIVED FLAVOUR ENHANCING COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a potato derived flavour enhancing composition having a dry matter content of at least 3 wt. % and containing per kg of dry matter: •150-900 g of proteinaceous matter; •0-100 g of starch; •0-5 mg of chlorogenic acid; •0-30 mg of glycoalkaloid selected from α-solanine, α-chaconine and combinations thereof; wherein free amino acids represent at least 80 wt. % of the proteinaceous matter, said free amino acids comprising: •a first group of free amino acids selected from asparagine (Asn), aspartate (Asp), glutamate (Glu), glutamine (Gln), pyroglutamate (pGlu) and combinations thereof, said first group of free amino acids representing 45-95 wt. % of the free amino acids; •a second group of free amino acids selected from glycine (Gly), leucine (Leu), lysine (Lys), serine (Ser), isoleucine (Ile) and combinations thereof, said second group of free amino acids representing 1-20 wt. % of the free amino acids; •at least 3.5 wt. % Glu; wherein the first group of free amino acids and the second group of free amino acids are present in a weight ratio of at least 4:1. The flavour enhancing composition according to the present invention is obtained by removing most of the starch and protein naturally present in potato, by additionally removing the bulk of glycoalkaloids (α-solanine, α-chaconine) that are endogenous to potato, and by retaining flavour enhancing components, including glutamate. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160130538 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT WATER-SOLUBLE CAPSULES - A multi-compartment water-soluble capsule thermoformed from two sheets of water-soluble film, the capsule comprising a least two compartments with a different part of a detergent composition in each compartment, the two sheets of film being sealed together to form seal areas around each compartment, all the seal areas lying substantially in a first plane;—the capsule having at least one larger volume outer compartment and at least one smaller volume inner compartment generally enclosed in the first plane by the outer compartment(s), the outer compartment(s) being separated from the inner compartment(s) by a continuous partition seal area which is substantially rectangular and lies in the first plane,—the outer compartment(s) having a generally rectangular outer perimeter with rounded corners and a substantially uniform cross-section taken along a plane perpendicular to the first plane and perpendicular to the inner seal separating the inner and outer compartments. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160130534 | POURABLE DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING SUSPENDED PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a pourable thixotropic detergent composition comprising a continuous phase and at least 0.3 wt. % of suspended particles comprising water-soluble surfactant, said continuous phase containing at least 10 wt. % of an aminocarboxylate chelant and at least 10 wt. % of water and said water-soluble surfactant being selected from aryl sulfonate surfactant, alkyl sulfate surfactant and combinations thereof. The pourable detergent composition offers the advantage that it does not exhibit significant demixing during storage. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160128347 | PROCESS OF COMPACTING A MICROPOROUS FAT POWDER AND COMPACTED FAT POWDER SO OBTAINED - The present invention relates to a process of compacting a microporous fat powder, notably a microporous fat powder that can suitably be used as an oil structuring agent. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160113850 | ANIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS - An aqueous composition comprising basic aluminium chloride salt, water soluble calcium salt, and amino acid, characterised in that the basic aluminium chloride salt is of formula AI | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160106649 | ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS - An aqueous composition comprising basic aluminium chloride salt, water soluble calcium salt, and amino acid, characterised in that the basic aluminium chloride salt is of formula Al | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160106644 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF ANTIPERSPIRANT SALTS - A UHT process for the manufacture of an aqueous antiperspirant composition comprising the steps of: (i) mixing aluminium-containing antiperspirant salt, water soluble calcium salt, amino acid, and water, (ii) heating the mixture to a temperature of greater than 100° C. at a pressure of greater than 1 Bar (100,000 Pa) and (iii) restoring the mixture to ambient temperature and pressure. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160084818 | METHOD FOR DEMONSTRATING THE NON-DRIP PROPERTIES OF A HAIR DYE - A method for demonstrating the non-drip properties of a hair dye composition comprising the following steps in this order: i. application of a hair dye to a stencil, the stencil being placed over a smooth horizontal substrate; ii. tilting the smooth substrate to an angle elevation from 20 to 60 degrees in relation to a horizontal plane; iii. removal of the stencil from the smooth substrate; iv. visualization of movement of the hair dye composition on the substrate. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160081890 | CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED DISPENSING AND SUSPENSION PROPERTIES - A fluid cleaning composition comprising: (a) a surfactant combination comprising: (i) a synthetic surfactant; and (ii) a glycolipid biosurfactant which is present at a level in the range 10-9 wt % of the total surfactant in said surfactant combination, and (b) a benefit agent suspended in said fluid cleaning composition characterised in that the benefit agent comprises an encapsulate. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160074295 | METHOD FOR LIGHTENING SKIN WITH RICINOLEIC ACID - Skin lightening additives and skin lightening compositions having at least one of a heterosubstituted, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acid are described. The compositions are suitable for topical application and comprise ricinoleic acid. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160067154 | LIQUID PERSONAL CLEANSING COMPOSITION - A stable, multiphase liquid isotropic cleansing composition is described that contains high levels of Petrolatum and shows a substantial decrease in reflectance compared with isotropic cleansing compositions containing other oils and liquid crystalline compositions with similar levels of oils. The inventive composition has a total of less than 2% by wt. of other oils such as glyceride, mineral and silicone oils, or blends thereof. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160066598 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR COATING EDIBLE RECEPTACLES - The present invention provides an apparatus for coating an edible receptacle the apparatus comprising a nozzle for applying a fat-based coating material to the internal surface of the edible receptacle and a gas-dosing element with an external surface shape corresponding to the internal shape of the edible receptacle wherein the gas dosing element has at least one aperture suitable for the introduction of cooled gas into the edible receptacle. The invention also provides a process for manufacturing a coated edible receptacle for a frozen confection comprising the steps of: providing an edible receptacle; at least partially coating the internal surface of the edible receptacle by spraying a fat-based coating onto the internal surface of the edible receptacle; and introducing a gas-dosing element into the edible receptacle, wherein the gas-dosing element has an external surface shape corresponding to the internal shape of the edible receptacle and wherein cooled gas is introduced into the edible receptacle through the gas-dosing element and wherein the gas dosing element does not come into contact with the fat-based coating. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160061602 | DEVICE - A self-assessment device comprising an series of rough patches which may be contacted by the user and compared with the roughness of a hair sample in order to provide an indication to the user as to the relative state of the hair sample. A kit comprising a hair care composition and a self-assessment device as described above. A package for a hair care composition comprising a device as described in any preceding claim. A method for assessing the state of hair by contacting a hair sample and then contacting one or more rough patches on a device according to any of claims 1-6 and then concluding as to which of the rough patches has the most similar roughness to the hair sample. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160058027 | POWDERED COMPOSITION FOR USE IN AN INSTANT MILK TEA POWDER - A powdered composition which can be produced by spray-drying, and which can be used as the base of an instant milk tea powder is provided. The powdered composition comprises: 25-35% of di-/tri-saccharides other than lactose; 3-20% of lactose; 2-15% milk protein other than processed soluble caseinate; 35-50% fat; and 3-7% emulsifier. A process for producing the powdered composition by spray drying a dispersion of the ingredients in water is also provided. An instant milk tea powder is also provided, which comprises 15 to 90% of the powdered composition, 2 to 15% of tea solids, 0 to 70% of monosaccharides or disaccharides in addition to those present in the powdered composition, and 0 to 4% of anti-caking agents and/or hydrocolloids and/or flavours and/or high intensity sweeteners. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160053207 | SOAP BAR HAVING ENHANCED ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY - A soap bar comprising: (a) 25 to 85% by weight, based on the total weight of the bar, of fatty acid soap; (b) 0.1 to 100 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the bar, of at least one silver (I) compound having a selected silver ion solubility, wherein at 25° C., a 1 wt % solution of the bar in water has a pH of from 9 to 11. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160053206 | LIQUID SOAP HAVING ENHANCED ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY - Method of cleansing human skin employing an aqueous soap composition comprising of fatty acid soap, at least one silver (I) compound having a silver ion solubility (in water at 25° C.) of at least 1×10 | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160045419 | PERSONAL CARE PHOTOPROTECTIVE COMPOSITIONS WITH TRICYCLODECANE AMIDES - A personal care photoprotective composition is provided having a UV-A and UV-B sunscreen in conjunction with a tricyclodecane amide. The tricyclodecane amide functions to boost UV-A, UV-B and SPF performance when the personal care composition is applied to skin or hair of the human body. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160045406 | METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ANHYDROUS COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS - A method of manufacture of an anhydrous cosmetic composition comprising the mixing of dried calcium chloride with liquid carrier material and fragrance comprising a solvent to give a give a base composition, followed by the gassing of the base composition with a propellant to give an aerosol composition, wherein the fragrance and the solvent therein are pre-mixed and this mixture comprises one or more components having a log P of greater than 5.5 and a vapour pressure at 25° C. of less than 0.001 mm Hg (0.1333 Pa) and does not comprise dipropyleneglycol at 3% or greater of this mixture; the method enhancing the homogeneity and stability of the composition. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160045059 | METHOD, DEVICE AND CAPSULE FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A capsule for use in a brewing device is provided, the capsule comprising: a body part, which defines a cavity, a lid which is attached to the body part and which closes the cavity, the lid having lines of weakness which define an opening region having an area of from 75 mm | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160044935 | A FROZEN CONFECTION AND A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A FROZEN CONFECTION - The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of a frozen confection with a peelable coating comprising the steps of: a) Providing a frozen confection core; and b) Dipping the frozen confection core in liquid nitrogen and then applying a coating material comprising a chemically setting gelling biopolymer to the frozen confection core, wherein a second material comprising a source of divalent cations is applied to the product between steps a) and b) or after step b). | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160015616 | PROLONGED DELIVERY OF CERTAIN FRAGRANCE COMPONENTS FROM PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - A personal care composition is provided having a highly volatile fragrance which incorporates alpha pinene, beta pinene, hexyl acetate, limonene, (+)-citronellal, dihydromyrcenol, alpha citronellol, beta citronellol, genaniol, lilial or combinations thereof in conjunction with tricyclodecane amide. The tricyclodecane amide functions to prevent fast volatilization of the highly volatile fragrance components when the personal care composition is applied to skin or hair of the human body. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160000673 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITION - A kit for colouring hair comprising: i) a first composition comprising an anionic surfactant and a polyphenol, ii) a second composition comprising a transition metal salt and/or complex, a cationic surfactant and 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160000669 | RESORCINOL COMPOUNDS FOR DERMATOLOGICAL USE - Provided herein are methods and compositions comprising resorcinol derivatives for the use of treating, regulating or preventing a skin condition characterized by oxidative stress or a degenerative process. Methods of preventing, lightening or reducing the appearance of visible discontinuities of the skin resulting from skin pigmentation, skin aging, or other disorders are also disclosed. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160000273 | PERSONALISED SUSTAINABLE SHOWER APPARATUS HAVING A PLURALITY OF SHOWER HEADS - Disclosed is a sustainable shower apparatus ( | 01-07-2016 |
| 20150374592 | PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS THAT INCLUDE ENROBED SUGAR - A personal care composition that comprises: a) a sugar infused with at least one additive, in particular, hair and/or skin benefit agent, wherein the infused sugar is coated with a hydrocarbon layer of selected viscosity and melting point; b) at least 10 wt % water, based on the total weight of the composition, wherein the infused and coated sugar is suspended in the composition as a disperse particle phase. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150368027 | ACTUATOR CAP FOR A FLUID DISPENSER - A method and actuator cap for opening a valve stem on a pressurised aerosol container, said method and actuator cap comprising the use of an actuator button that pivots about its front edge such that downward force on the rear edge of the actuation button causes an increased downward force on the valve stem, the total downward force on the valve stem being at least 10 N, characterised in that the downward force on the actuator button forces it downwards across its full length. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150359717 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITION - A kit for coloring hair comprising: i) a first composition comprising an anionic surfactant, 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol and a polyphenol; (ii) a second composition comprising a transition metal salt and/or complex. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150359248 | CONCENTRATE FOOD COMPOSITION COMPRISING ACID PECTIN GEL - The present invention relates to a concentrate food composition and the use said food composition for preparing a bouillon, soup, sauce, gravy or seasoned dish. The dissolution or dispersion of the known high-salt food concentrates in water or through a dish may often take several minutes, while a rapid dissolution and dispersion through the dish is of high importance. Therefore, there is a need for a food concentrate that allows high dilution rates while maintaining the taste impact and which food concentrate dissolves relatively rapid in hot water or a hot dish. It has been found that a food concentrate in the form of a gel having a pH lower than 3.5, comprising water, sodium salt and a gelling pectin, dissolves quickly in hot water or a hot dish. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150355063 | METHOD - A method for assessing the state of hair by releasably engaging a first end of hair fibres with a holder which so that an opposite, second end of said hair fibres hangs free and applying sufficient force to the second end of the hair fibres such that the hair fibres at the first end are pulled fromthe holder. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150352164 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING THEANINE AND AN EXTRACT OF INULA RACEMOSA - Edible composition comprising theanine and an extract of | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150352031 | COMPOSITION - A hair colouring composition comprising an arylated polyethyleneimine dye wherein the arylated polyethyleneimine dye comprises a polyethyleneimine having covalently bound to the nitrogen groups of the polyethyleneimine: a. a negatively charged reactive dye and; b. aryl group or substituted aryl group; c. in which the aryl group or substituted aryl group and the negatively charged reactive dye are different moieties. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150352030 | COMPOSITION - A hair colouring composition comprising analkylated polyethyleneimine dye, wherein the alkylated polyethyleneimine dye comprises a polyethyleneimine having covalently bound to the nitrogen groups of the polyethyleneimine: (i) a negatively charged reactive dye and; (ii) a linear carbon chain comprising at least 7 carbon atoms. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150351393 | COMPOSITION - Antimicrobial composition comprising a lactam and a hydrotrope. Antimicrobial additive composition containing a lactam and a hydrotrope. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150343007 | EDIBLE COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN EXTRACT OF INULA RACEMOSA AND NARINGIN - The present invention provides relates to an edible composition for anti-diabetic benefit. Diabetes is one of the major and commonly occurring health problems in today's world. Pharmaceuticals companies are very active in this field to develop new medicines for preventing and controlling diabetes. There are several medicines available in the market for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. There are prior arts which describes composition and/or therapies for the prevention of glucose intolerance and/or diabetes. We have found that, though prior art discloses compositions and therapies for treating diabetes, there is not disclose any food composition which is effectively controls GLP-1 activity thereby control diabetes. The present inventors while working extensively for providing an edible composition for preventing diabetes have surprisingly found that a particular combination of | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150342855 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising a first film-forming polymer having a contact angle of at least 85°, a second film-forming polymer having a contact angle of at least 85°, a lipid having a melting point of at least 5° C., optical particle, and at least 20% of water by weight of the composition. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150338138 | DISPLAY CABINETS FOR FROZEN PRODUCTS - Display cabinet for frozen products comprising•a magneto caloric unit ( | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150337241 | THICKENED AQUEOUS DETERGENT LIQUID - A thickened aqueous detergent liquid comprising: (i) at least 5 wt % of a surfactant system comprising anionic surfactant, (ii) at least 0.2 wt % of a thickening system comprising a linear copolymer formed by the addition polymerisation of: (A) 0.1 to 5 wt % of a first monomer consisting of an ethylenically unsaturated diacid of formula (I): HOOC—CR | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150335569 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising film-forming polymer having a contact angle of at least 85° , wax, optical particle, and at least 20% of water by weight of the composition. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150335054 | A TOMATO FIBRE COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - One aspect of the invention relates to tomato fibre composition having a dry matter content of at least 1 wt. %, wherein at least 80 wt. % of said dry matter is water-insoluble, said fibre composition comprising, by weight of dry matter: 15-50% cellulose; 5-45% pectin; 0-10% of monosaccharides, said monosaccharides being selected from fructose, glucose and combinations thereof; and 0.003-1% lycopene; wherein the fibre composition contains less than 60% pectin by weight of cellulose. The tomato fibre composition of the present invention has excellent water structuring properties. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a product selected from a foodstuff, a beverage and a nutritional formulation, said method comprising incorporating into said product the aforementioned tomato fibre composition. The invention further provides a process of manufacturing a tomato fibre composition. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150335042 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING FROZEN CONFECTIONS - A method for dispensing a frozen confection is provided the method comprising: providing a refrigerated, insulated chamber, which houses at least one container, containing a frozen confection at a temperature of −12° C. or below; wherein the at least one container has an outlet which is closed by a self-closing valve; wherein the container comprises flexible bag containing the frozen confection located inside a bottle; pressurising gas in the region inside the bottle and outside the flexible bag thereby applying pressure to the frozen confection so that the valve opens and the frozen confection is forced out of the container through the outlet; releasing the pressure so that the valve closes. An apparatus is also provided. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150335040 | READY-TO-DRINK TEA-BASED BEVERAGE COMPRISING CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS DERIVED FROM PLANT PARENCHYMAL TISSUE - The invention relates to a ready-to-drink tea beverage comprising water, tea solids, protein and primary cell wall material. The primary cell wall material is derived from plant parenchymal tissue and has been treated to contain at least partially disentangled cellulose microfibrils. The invention further relates to a method for preparing said ready-to-drink tea beverage comprising the steps of —mixing at least part of the water and primary cell wall material; and —subjecting this mixture to mechanical energy and/or cavitation. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150328130 | A SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a sunscreen composition that provides high effective sun protection. The inventive composition comprises sunscreen actives, classes of polymers satisfying specific criteria, in a fatty acid comprising cosmetic base. Disclosed is a sunscreen composition comprising at the most 12% organic sunscreens comprising: (i) 0.1 to 5% of a UVA sunscreen; (ii) 0.1 to 10% of a UVB sunscreen; (iii) 0.1 to 10% of a non-ionic linear polymer having a molecular weight higher than 8000 and HLB value from 7 to 18 selected from the group of polyvinyl alcohol, modified cellulose and poly(propylene oxide-co-ethylene oxide); (iv) 4 to 25% fatty acid; and (v) 40 to 80% water. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150328119 | METHOD OF TREATING HAIR - There is described a method for enabling a user of a client computer to securely access a remote server via a network, which is preferably the Internet, by authenticating the user. The method comprises providing a portable apparatus to the user which may communicate with the client computer. It further involves storing on the portable apparatus user credentials required to enable the user to be authenticated at the server and performing an authentication protocol between the client and the server. The authentication protocol includes the transmission to the server of a digest based at least partially on the user credentials; and the user credentials are stored on the portable apparatus in the form of a digest. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150327565 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF AERATED WATER-IN-OIL EMULSIONS AND AERATED EMULSIONS - The present invention relates to a method for the production of aerated water-in-oil emulsions containing sucrose fatty acid esters. The invention further relates to aerated water-in-oil emulsions containing sucrose fatty acid esters, and to use of the composition for shallow flying and baking of food products. The method comprises a step wherein an oil is mixed with sucrose fatty acid ester, followed by aeration of this mixture. The obtained foamed oil is mixed with a water-in-oil emulsion. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150320080 | FROZEN AERATED CONFECTIONARY AND ITS MANUFACTURING PROCESS - The invention relates to process for the manufacture of an frozen aerated confectionary with an overrun of at least 15 vol. % and wherein the number average length of the ice crystals is at most 100 μιτι, comprising the following steps: a) providing a frozen aerated confectionary with an overrun of at least 15 vol. % and wherein the number average length of the ice crystals is at most 100 μιτι comprising 40 to 85 wt. % of water; 0.1 to 30 wt. % of fat; 5 to 45 wt % freezing point depressant and bulk filler; and 0.1 to 7% protein d) providing an ingredient having a Trouton ratio of at least 75, as measured in a 0.2 wt. % solution of said ingredient in water as measured at 20 degrees Celsius; wherein the ingredient is provided in an amount of 0.001 to 10 wt. %, based on the weight of the final composition; b) mixing said frozen confectionary provided at step ‘a’ with the ingredient provided at step ‘b’ to provide a frozen aerated confectionary according to the invention. Said process results in frozen aerated confectionaries with improved organoleptic qualities. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150320070 | TEA-BASED BEVERAGE - The invention relates to a tea-based beverage composition comprising, calculated by weight of dry matter: 0.3-10% of dry tea components; 10-80% saccharide selected from sucrose, glucose, fructose and combinations thereof; 2-35% oil; 0.5-20% gelatinized starch; and 0.1-10% plant protein selected from leguminous protein, cereal protein and combinations thereof; wherein the composition contains less than 10% by weight of dry matter of particles of plant material comprising the plant protein wherein said particles having a diameter of more than 10 μm and wherein the gelatinized starch and the plant protein are contained in the beverage composition in a weight ratio of 1:1 to 20:1. The benefits of the invention can be realized in ready-to-drink beverages as well as in reconstitutable powders. The invention also provides a process for the preparation of the aforementioned tea-based beverage composition, the process comprising addition of a flour selected from leguminous flour, cereal flour and combinations thereof. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150320068 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF EDIBLE WATER-IN-OIL EMULSIONS - The invention relates to a process to manufacture a water-in-oil emulsion, comprising •10 to 85 wt. % of liquid oil; •0.5 to 50 wt. % of fat powder comprising hardstock fat; •10 to 85 wt. % of a water-phase; •0.005 to 5 wt. % of lecithin; and •0.01 to 5 wt. % of monoglyceride; comprising the steps of: 1. providing a solution of at most 5 wt. % of the liquid oil, based on the total amount of liquid oil, comprising at least 50 wt. % of dissolved lecithin, based on total amount of lecithin; and at least 50 wt. % of dissolved monoglyceride, based on total amount of monoglyceride; wherein the temperature of the solution is at least 50 degrees Celsius; 2. providing an oil-continuous system comprising at least 75 wt. % of the liquid oil, based on the total amount of liquid oil, wherein the system has a temperature of from 0 to 20 degrees Celsius; 3. contacting the solution provided at step ‘I’ with the system provided at step ‘2’; 4. mixing the mixture provided at step ‘3’ to provide a water-in-oil emulsion; wherein any remaining ingredients are added whole at step ‘2’, step ‘3’ or step ‘4’ or added in parts in any combination at step ‘2’, step ‘3’ and step ‘4’. The process of the invention results in water-in-oil emulsions with an improved stability and a reduced batch-to-batch variation in stability. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150313927 | AN EDIBLE COMPOSITION COMPRISING RESVERATROL AND FLAVONOID MONOGLUCOSIDE - Foods or meals high in available carbohydrate such as sucrose or starch increase postprandial blood glucose concentrations. Repeated high post-prandial plasma glucose “spikes” are associated with an increased risk of developing type II diabetes. Unregulated glycemic excursions are undesirable, and any reduction or “blunting” of the post-prandial glucose concentration in blood is potentially beneficial. This invention relates to an edible composition for delay of intestinal glucose uptake through synergistic inhibition of both active sodium glucose co-transporter 1 (SGLT1) and passive glucose transporter 2 (GLUT2) leading to flattening or blunting of the post-prandial glucose peak. In a first aspect of the invention, an edible composition is provided, in the form of a single serving of one or more unit dosages, wherein the edible composition comprises 20-2000, preferably 30-1000, most preferably 40-500 mg a 3,5-dihydroxy-trans-stilbene and 10-2000, preferably 20-1000, most preferably 40-500 mg flavonoid mono-glucoside or dihydrochalcone monoglucoside. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150313824 | SKIN CARE COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a topical composition that provides enhanced skin health by way of providing anti-aging benefits that are evident from visibly reduced wrinkles and under-eye dark circles. This is achieved through use of a synergistic combination of folic acid and gallated catechin in a specific weight ratio range. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150313815 | EUTECTIC MIXTURES IN PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to active eutectic mixtures of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, isopropyl myristate and optionally 12-hydroxystearic acid, personal care products comprising such active eutectic mixtures, a method for preparing such personal care compositions and a method of applying to human skin such personal care compositions. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150313257 | A FROZEN CONFECTION AND A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A FROZEN CONFECTION - A process for the manufacture of a frozen confection with a peelable coating comprising the steps of: a) Providing a mould at a temperature of at most −10° C.; b) Filling the mould with a liquid mix of a first frozen confection; c) Allowing the first frozen confection to partially freeze; d) Removing the excess liquid mix from the mould; e) Filling the mould with a second liquid mix; f) Removing the second liquid mix; g) Filling the mould with at least one further frozen confection; and then h) Freezing to form a frozen confection product characterised in that the liquid mix of the first frozen confection comprises a chemically setting gelling biopolymer; and the second liquid mix comprises a source of divalent cations is provided. The invention also provides a frozen confection product having a frozen confection core and a peelable outer layer, characterised in that the outer layer is a gel formed from chemically setting gelling biopolymers. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150307373 | IMPREGNATED ELECTRODE FOR CAPACITIVE DEIONISATION, PROCESS FOR PREPARING IT AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE ELECTRODES - Disclosed is an electrode an electrode for capacitive deionization comprising • (i) an adsorbent having specific surface area of 100 m 2/g to 1300 m 2/g; • (ii) conductive carbon black; and • (iii) a binder; wherein said adsorbent is impregnated with a substance having conductivity in the range of 10 | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150306161 | EDIBLE COMPOSITION. - The present invention provides relates to an edible composition for anti-diabetic benefit. Diabetes is one of the major and commonly occurring health problems in today's world. Pharmaceuticals companies are very active in this field to develop new medicines for preventing and controlling diabetes. There are several medicines available in the market for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. There are also prior arts which describes composition for the prevention of glucose intolerance and/or diabetes. We have found that though prior that discloses compositions for prevention of glucose intolerance and/or diabetes, it is not that effective for preventing diabetes. The present inventors while working extensively for providing an edible composition for preventing diabetes have surprisingly found that a particular combination of | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150305367 | FROZEN CONFECTION - A frozen confection comprising from 0.002 wt % to 1 wt % of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of benzyl cinnamate, piperonal, 4-methoxybenzaldehyde, and 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde is provided. A product for use in improving mood is also provided. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150299620 | POLYMER STRUCTURED AQUEOUS DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS - An aqueous polymer structured detergent liquid composition comprising: (i) a surfactant system comprising surfactant and alkaline material present as surfactant salts and/or as free base, (ii) optionally, 0.01 wt % or more suspended particles, (iii) optionally, 3 wt % or more polymer that reduces the composition viscosity at 20 s | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150297484 | EUTECTIC MIXTURES IN PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to active eutectic mixtures of L-menthol, L-menthyllactate and 12-hydroxystearic acid, personal care products comprising such active eutectic mixtures, a method for preparing such personal care composition and a method of applying to human skin such personal care compositions. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150297018 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A method of preparing a tea beverage in a capsule-based brewing device is provided, the device comprising an infusion chamber ( | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150296856 | DIETARY SUPPLEMENT DOSING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a dietary supplement dosing device that can be connected to a source of water to enable dosing of dietary supplement to water at the time of dispensing. The dietary supplement dosing device is capable of dosing controlled amounts of the dietary supplement to water upon being dispensed for consumption by fitting it to a faucet and the dietary supplement dosed water is free of colour, taste and odour and with beneficial amounts of dietary supplement. A dietary supplement dosing device comprises a flow distribution unit and a dietary supplement cartridge and the dietary supplement cartridge can be designed to deliver the dietary supplement from a source which is either in the solid or liquid form. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150296832 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A FROZEN PRODUCT - A filling means for filling an edible cone with a frozen confection comprising: a tubular housing which surrounds and is coaxial with a piston; the piston having a longitudinal passage which has an outlet at the lower end and an inlet at the upper end; and means for supplying the frozen confection to the inlet of the longitudinal passage of the piston, wherein the tubular housing has an outlet at the lower end which is a nozzle having vertical slits and the outlet of the longitudinal passage of the piston is a nozzle having a rounded aperture and wherein the piston is longitudinally movable within the tubular housing such that when the piston is seated within the tubular housing the piston covers the vertical slits, and when the piston is raised within the tubular housing the vertical slits are uncovered is provided. Also provided is a process for the production of a composite frozen product comprising the steps of: Providing an edible cone; Coating the internal surface of the cone with a fat-based coating; Filling the cone with a frozen confection; and then Adding a further portion of a frozen confection onto the frozen confection in the filled cone characterised in that step c) is carried out using a nozzle which has a rounded aperture and in that step d) is carried out using a nozzle which has an aperture capable of forming a fluted shape. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150296827 | METHOD, DEVICE AND CAPSULE FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A method of preparing a tea beverage in a brewing device is provided, the device comprising an infusion chamber with a bottom rim which defmes an opening; a capsule holder for receiving a capsule, the capsule holder comprising a filter and an openable and closable passage; the method comprising: inserting a capsule into the capsule holder; connecting the capsule holder to the infusion chamber; introducing liquid into the capsule so that the liquid and tea material mix and flow into the infusion chamber and brew the beverage; and then opening the passage to allow the beverage to flow from the infusion chamber through the filter and out through the passage. A capsule containing tea material for use in the method is also provided, the capsule comprising a body part, which is a single, impermeable piece which defines a cavity with a volume of from 10 to 24 cm | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150296826 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF STRUCTURED OIL PHASE - Process for manufacturing a spreadable edible emulsion, the emulsion comprising oil, water and a micronised fat powder, wherein during processing the oil with the fat powder with a minor amount of water is stored for a period of from 8 hours to 7 days prior to further processing. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150291919 | ENCAPSULATED BENEFIT AGENTS - The invention provides improved deposition and reduced leakage benefits from a particle comprising: (a) a core comprising a benefit agent; (b) a shell, wherein the shell comprises a crosslinked, hydrophobically modified polyvinyl alcohol, which comprises a crosslinking agent comprising i) a first dextran aldehyde having a molecular weight of from 2,000 to 50,000 Da; and ii) a second dextran aldehyde having a molecular weight of from greater than 50,000 to 2,000,000 Da. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150290095 | SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a leave-on sunscreen composition especially to a composition which provides increasing protection of the skin on exposure to uv-radiation. The present inventors have achieved this using a combination of non-ionic surfactant and ester salt of L-DOPA in a sunscreen containing composition. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150289545 | FOOD CONCENTRATE IN THE FORM OF A GEL - Food concentrate in the form of a semi-solid gel comprising: • Water • From 10 wt % to 40 wt % of sodium salt and potassium salt taken together, based on the weight of the total water content of the food concentrate, calculated as (weight of sodium salt+weight of potassium salt)/(weight of sodium salt+weight of potassium salt+weight of total water content))*100 (in %). • iota-carrageenan, wherein the iota-carrageenan is dissolved in the water, wherein the ratio (Na+ cations/(Na+ cations+K+ cations))*100 (in %) is from 40 to 90 wt %. Furthermore a corresponding production process and the use of the food concentrate for preparing a bouillon, a soup, a sauce, a gravy or a seasoned dish. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150272839 | BENEFIT DELIVERY PARTICLE, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAID PARTICLES AND A METHOD FOR TREATING SUBSTRATES - A particle comprising: a core, comprising an optional benefit agent; an inner shell at least partially surrounding the core, said inner shell being the water insoluble product of a polymerisation reaction to form a first polymer with a glass transition temperature above and including 70 degrees Celsius, preferably above and including 80 degrees Celsius; an outer shell at least partially surrounding said inner shell, said outer shell being the water insoluble product of a polymerisation reaction to form a second polymer with a glass transition temperature below and including 35 degrees Celsius; and a deposition aid, covalently attached to the outer shell. | 10-01-2015 |
| 20150272162 | FREEZER AND METHOD OF ITS OPERATION - A freezer for storing frozen confectionery products, the freezer comprising a substantially sealed openable chamber for storing the frozen confectionery products and having a lower region and an upper region, the lower region comprising air circulation means for directing air from the lower region to the upper region and refrigeration means for chilling the chamber. | 10-01-2015 |
| 20150259629 | ENCAPSULATED BENEFIT AGENTS - The invention provides a particle comprising: (a) a core comprising a benefit agent; (b) a shell, wherein the shell comprises a polyamide, and wherein the polyamide comprises an aromatic group; and (c) an optional deposition aid; wherein the benefit agent comprises 70-100 wt %, by total weight of the benefit agent, of a component selected from tertiary alcohols, alpha substituted aldehydes, aliphatic and aromatic ketones and ketenes and mixtures thereof, excluding cyclic aliphatic materials containing polar functional groups; and the benefit agent is substantially free from i) aliphatic primary alcohols and ii) aromatic primary alcohols and contains less than 15 wt % of aliphatic aldehydes having a chain length of from 8 to 22, by total weight of the benefit agent. | 09-17-2015 |
| 20150258478 | FILTER MEDIUM CONTAINING FIBRES - Disclosed is a filter for purification of water having a filter medium; and a metal or an alloy thereof which has oligodynamic effect wherein said metal or an alloy thereof is in the form of fibres. A preferred metal is selected from silver, copper, zinc, gold or aluminium. It is preferred that aspect ratio of the fibres is range of 3 to 200. The disclosed filter on an average provides at least 5 log | 09-17-2015 |
| 20150245630 | APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FROZEN CONFECTIONS - A roller having a multiplicity of open moulding cavities on its surface, the roller being hollow with its cavity being partially filled with liquid nitrogen, characterised in that: A vacuum insulation compartment is located on each side of the roller. The vacuum insulation compartment, in radial cross section, presenting an outside generally plane and circular wall in the form of an annular disc, joint to a roller side wall by two portions having: a general sigmoid cross section for the portion at the peripheral part of the vacuum panel; a general sigmoid cross section for the portion at the central part of the vacuum panel. | 09-03-2015 |
| 20150238405 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising particles dispersed in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the particles comprise redox dye and reducing agent. | 08-27-2015 |
| 20150232818 | METHOD OF PREPARING RECOMBINANT HUMAN TYROSINASE - The invention relates to a method of preparing enzymatically active recombinant human tyrosinase. This has been achieved by the present invention by cloning and over expression of (recombinant) human tyrosinase using insect cells. | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150232258 | ACTUATOR CAP FOR A FLUID DISPENSER - An actuator cap ( | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150232246 | NOVEL LAMINATED FILM FOR PACKAGING - Disclosed is a sustainable plastic laminated film particularly for packaging soap bars by envelope wrapping method. Disclosed is a laminated film for packaging comprising: (i) a first layer of polyester; (ii) a second layer of polyester; and, (iii) an intermediate layer comprising polyethylene therebetween wherein thickness of the intermediate layer having polyethylene is less than thickness of either of the adjacent layers of polyester. It has been determined that at least some technical problems pertaining to adaptability on packaging machines can be overcome by introducing the intermediate layer having polyethylene between the two layers of polyester. | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150230488 | EDIBLE WATER-IN-OIL EMULSIONS AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARING SUCH EMULSIONS - The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an edible water-in-oil emulsion comprising 10 to 85 wt. % of liquid oil, 0.5 to 50 wt. % of hardstock fat, 10 to 85 wt. % of a dispersed water-phase; comprising the steps of: a) providing a first water-in-oil emulsion; b) providing a second water-in-oil emulsion; and c) mixing said first and second emulsion to provide a finished edible water-in-oil emulsion. The invention further relates to water-in-oil emulsions having a distinct water-phase release profile. | 08-20-2015 |
| 20150225680 | LAUNDRY DETERGENT PARTICLES - The present invention provides a coated detergent particle having perpendicular dimensions x, y and z, wherein x is from 0.5 to 2 mm, y is from 2 to 8 mm, and z is from 2 to 8 mm, wherein the particle comprises: (i) from 20 to 39 wt % of a surfactant selected from: anionic and non-ionic surfactants; (ii) from 10 to 40 wt % of an inorganic salt coating selected from: sodium carbonate and/or sodium sulphate of which at least 5 wt % of the inorganic salt is sodium carbonate; and, (iii) from 10 to 40 wt % of calcite having a median particle size average diameter (D50) in the range from 10 to 70 microns, and wherein the inorganic salts and are present on the detergent particle as a coating and the surfactant is present a core with the calcite dispersed though the core. | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150224039 | OIL-IN-WATER COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS - An oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic composition comprising solid particulates of 2-hydroxystearic acid having a particle size distribution such that 99% or more by weight have a particle size of less than 125 microns and a method of manufacture of such a composition. | 08-13-2015 |
| 20150208683 | EDIBLE WATER-IN-OIL EMULSION AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARING SUCH EMULSION - The invention relates to an edible water-in-oil emulsion comprising a fat-phase comprising a first hardstock and a second hardstock, wherein said fat-phase has a total amount of hardstock of from 2 to 60 wt. %, based on the total weight of the fat-phase, and a water-phase, wherein part of the water-phase is dispersed as droplets, wherein the droplets are stabilized by said first hardstock; and wherein part of the water-phase is dispersed as droplets, wherein the droplets are stabilized by said second hardstock, wherein said first hardstock comprises more than 25% of HHH-triglycerides, and a combined amount of H2U and H2M triglycerides of not more than 110% of the HHH-triglycerides of said first harstock, wherein said second hardstock comprises less than 22% of HHH-triglycerides, and a combined amount of H2U and H2M triglycerides of more than 140% of the HHH-triglycerides of said second hardstock, wherein H denotes saturated chains with 16 or more carbon atoms or an elaidic acid residue, wherein U denotes unsaturated chains and wherein M denotes saturated chains with 14 or less carbon atoms. The invention further relates to a process for the manufacture of such edible water-in-oil emulsions. | 07-30-2015 |
| 20150201640 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN INFUSIBLE BEVERAGE INGREDIENT - The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an infusible beverage ingredient, the process comprising the steps of: (a) providing unsweetened fruit pieces; (b) treating the fruit pieces so as to reduce their total sugar content by at least 35%; and then subsequently (c) drying the fruit pieces to a moisture content of less than 30%, preferably to a moisture content of 0.1 to 10%, wherein step (b) of the process comprises a first centrifugation of the fruit pieces. | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150190010 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A method of preparing a beverage in a brewing device is provided, the device comprising an infusion chamber ( | 07-09-2015 |
| 20150189902 | CONCENTRATE FOOD COMPOSITION IN THE FORM OF A GEL - The present invention relates to a concentrate food composition comprising water, salt and pectin for preparing a bouillon, a soup, a sauce, a gravy or a seasoned dish. The aim of the present invention is to provide a concentrate food composition in the form of a gel at room temperature and which is shape-stable at high-salt levels, while the increase in viscosity upon cooling of the diluted concentrate food composition is very low. It has been found that a concentrate food composition in the form of a stable gel can be obtained when the concentrate comprises water, sodium salt comminuted plant material, pectin and calcium salt, wherein part of said pectin is bound to said comminuted plant material, and part of said pectin is not bound to said comminuted plant material (free pectin) and said free pectin and said bound pectin are present in a ratio of from 0.2 to 200. | 07-09-2015 |
| 20150181921 | SAVOURY FOOD CONCENTRATE COMPRISING A PECTIN-STARCH GEL - The present invention relates to a savoury food concentrate in the form of a gel. For use of said savoury food concentrate for preparing a soup, a sauce, a gravy or a seasoned dish. It is an object to provide a savoury concentrate which provides a high viscosity upon dilution in hot water, such as desired when preparing a viscous sauce, a gravy, or a thickened soup. It is found that a packaged food concentrate in the form of a gel, comprising water, sodium salt, gelling pectin, Calcium salt and non-gelatinised starch has the desired properties. | 07-02-2015 |
| 20150181914 | EDTA - FREE MAYONNAISE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - An EDTA-free mayonnaise having excellent oil oxidation stability can be prepared by incorporating an effective amount of reduced grape juice in combination with a source of acetic acid and egg protein. The invention relates to a method of preparing an EDTA-free mayonnaise, said method comprising incorporating into the mayonnaise reduced grape juice (such as Balsamic vinegar of Modena) in an amount providing 5-2,000 pg gallic acid equivalents per milliliter of aqueous phase; a source of acetic acid in an amount providing 0.2-15% acetic acid by weight of the continuous aqueous phase; and egg protein in an amount of 0.02-4% by weight of the mayonnaise. | 07-02-2015 |
| 20150175942 | BRIGHT DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A coloured laundry detergent is provided that brightens on exposure to light. | 06-25-2015 |
| 20150175340 | AEROSOL SPRAY PRODUCTION - A method and product for producing a soft sounding aerosol spray from a particulate suspension, said method and product involving a spray channel having an exit orifice of internal diameter of from 0.5 to 0.8 mm and a terminal section leading to the exit orifice of internal diameter from 0.5 to 0.8 mm for a length of 5 mm or greater, the terminal section of the spray channel including the exit orifice having a tubular internal surface free from obstacle. | 06-25-2015 |
| 20150173558 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A capsule holder for receiving a capsule containing tea material is provided, the capsule holder comprising a sidewall having an upper rim, means for supporting the capsule within the capsule holder, so that the capsule partially covers the area inside the upper rim, a filter situated beneath the intended location of the capsule and an openable and closable passage on the opposite side of the filter from the upper rim. A brewing device comprising the capsule holder and a method of brewing a tea-based beverage in the brewing device are also provided. | 06-25-2015 |
| 20150173392 | FROZEN CONFECTION PRODUCT COMPRISING AN AERATED COATING AND A PROCESS FOR MAKING SUCH A PRODUCT - This invention relates to a coated frozen confection product comprising an aerated fat-continuous coating with an overrun of 20 to 200%, characterised in that the coating comprises from 0.05 to 5%, preferably from 1 to 5% by weight of at least one sucrose ester with an HLB value of between 1 and 9, wherein the coating has an average thickness of from 0.5 to 2.8 mm. | 06-25-2015 |
| 20150157547 | SKIN LIGHTENING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a skin lightening composition and a method of lightening skin. The skin lightening is achieved using siRNA oligonucleotides which are able to achieve this using much lower concentration as compared to known chemical actives. | 06-11-2015 |
| 20150151902 | INFUSION PACKETS AND A PROCESS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE - The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of infusion packets, the process comprising: • (a) providing a first sheet of thermoplastic material (2) which is porous or non- porous; • (b) thermoforming portions of the first sheet into a three-dimensional shape; • (c) providing a second sheet of material; • (d) dosing an infusible substance into the thermoformed portions of the first sheet or onto the second sheet; • (e) sealing the first and second sheets together to form pockets containing the infusible substance such that each pocket includes at least one thermoformed portion of the first sheet; • (f) severing the pockets at the seals to form infusion packets each having a chamber containing the infusible substance, | 06-04-2015 |
| 20150150409 | CAPSULE RECOGNITION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a capsule for a beverage production machine, the capsule comprising: —an ingredient enclosed within the capsule; and —an identifier; wherein the identifier is an area of conductive material incorporating a code pattern, the code pattern consisting of a predetermined arrangement of one or more discontinuities formed in the conductive material, and wherein the capsule comprises an orientation member for directing the alignment of the capsule within the beverage production machine. | 06-04-2015 |
| 20150150276 | AERATED CHOCOLATE COMPOSITION - Aerated chocolate composition having an overrun of between 25% and 150%, preferably under 100%, comprising red and black non aqueous pigments in amount of over 0.05% w/w and less than 1.5% w/w in a red:black ratio of between 3:1 and 1:1. | 06-04-2015 |
| 20150144654 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING FROZEN CONFECTIONS - An apparatus ( | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150143999 | PACKAGE RECOGNITION SYSTEM - The invention provides a beverage production machine having an apparatus for recognising a package. The apparatus comprises two resonant tank circuits, each comprising a coil and a capacitor; two electronic circuits for detecting changes in coil impedance; a means for generating a signal which is indicative of the changes; and means for controlling the beverage production machine according to the signal. The machine also comprises a holder for supporting the package. The package for use in the machine comprises a base unit having a compartment which contains tea material, and a rim with a projecting lip; conductive material associated with the package having two edge sections situated on opposite sides of the compartment; and a lid attached to the base unit around the rim, the central portion of the lid comprising at least one perforated line. The invention also provides a method of recognising the package. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150141317 | BRIGHT DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A coloured laundry detergent is provided that brightens on exposure to light. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140197 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF EDIBLE FAT-CONTINUOUS EMULSIONS - Process for manufacturing edible fat continuous emulsions comprising 10 to 85 wt. % of a dispersed water-phase and 15 to 90 wt. % of total fat, said process comprising the steps of: a. providing a water-phase; b. providing liquid oil; c. providing fat powder comprising hardstock fat; d. providing hardstock fat in liquid form; e. mixing fat powder comprising hardstock fat, hardstock fat in liquid form and liquid oil to provide an oil-slurry; f. mixing the oil-slurry provided at step ‘e’ with the water-phase to provide a water-in-oil emulsion, wherein the fat powder is not subjected to temperatures at which a substantial part of the fat powder melts. An edible fat continuous emulsion comprising 10 to 85 wt. % of a dispersed water-phase and 15 to 90 wt. % of total fat, comprising at least 2 wt. %, based on the weight of total fat, of a first hardstock fat with the following solid fat profile: N20 from 65 to 95; N35 from 25 to 55; and further comprising at least 2 wt. %, based on the weight of total fat, of a second hardstock fat with the following solid fat profile: N20 from 5 to 95; N30 below 60, wherein the Quotient-A is from 0.95 to 0.2, and wherein the emulsion has a glossiness-value of at least 4 and a Stevens-value of at least 75, wherein Quotient-A is the FWHM value of an emulsion divided by the FWHM value of the emulsion after rework using a votator process. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150140179 | INFUSION PACKET AND ITS MANUFACTURE - The present invention relates to an infusion packet ( | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150136167 | METHOD OF TREATING HAIR - A process of straightening the hair comprising the following consecutive steps: i) applying to dry hair a hair treatment composition having a pH of 3 or less at 20° C. and comprising at least 4 wt % of the total composition of a bidentate or tridentate carboxylic acid; ii) leaving the product o the hair for at least 5 minutes; iii) rinsing the product from the hair; and iv) combing. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150128984 | METHOD OF TREATING HAIR - A method of straightening the hair comprising the step of applying to the hair a hair treatment composition comprising: i) at least 0.4 wt % of the total composition of a sugar alcohol; and ii) at least 0.4 wt % of the total composition of a bi or tridentate carboxylic acid in which the ratio of sugar alcohol to acid is 1:5 to 5:1; and iii) heating the resulting composition to a temperature of greater than 120° C. for at least 10 seconds. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150125581 | UMAMI-ACTIVE TOMATO FRACTION - The invention provides an efficient method for producing a high quality umami-active tomato fraction, said process comprising the steps of: a. providing a tomato serum; b. separating the tomato serum into two or more portions, including a lycopene-depleted portion and a lycopene-enriched portion; c. concentrating the lycopene-depleted portion to at least 10° Brix; d. chromatographically fractionating the concentrated lycopene-depleted portion into two or more fractions, including a crude umami fraction with a weight ratio glutamate:monosaccharide of X and a monosaccharide fraction with a weight ratio glutamate:monosaccharide of Y, wherein the ratio X:Y exceeds 20; e. optionally, concentrating the crude umami fraction; f. chromatographically fractionating the crude umami fraction into two or more fractions, including a clean umami fraction with a weight ratio glutamate:citrate of K and a citrate fraction with a weight ratio glutamate:citrate of L, wherein the ratio K:L exceeds 10. The invention further relates to a tomato isolate comprising glutamate, aspartate and sucrose; wherein the weight ratio glutamate:citrate exceeds 2 and wherein glutamate, 5′-AMP, aspartate and pyroglutamate together represent at least 15 wt. % of the dry matter contained in the tomato isolate. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150119755 | SKIN SURFACE SAMPLING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a skin surface sampling device in which a supply tube and a recovery tube are housed in an elongated hand-holdable tubular sleeve, the sleeve having upper and lower ends positioned along a longitudinal axis and the lower end being provided with a sampling head; in which: the supply tube is adapted to convey liquid from a liquid source to the sampling head; the recovery tube is adapted to convey liquid from the sampling head to a liquid collection vessel; the sampling head has a planar surface adapted for application to the surface of the skin to form a contact therewith during sampling; the planar surface has a liquid entry port adapted for liquid communication with the supply tube and a liquid exit port adapted for liquid communication with the recovery tube; and characterised in that: the liquid entry port and the liquid exit port are connected via a guide channel which is adapted to guide liquid from the liquid entry port, along the surface of the skin for the elution of materials on the skin surface, and then to the liquid exit port for recovery. The device can be used in a rapid and non-invasive system of skin surface sampling, enabling the sampling of a wide range of compounds (including but not limited to VOCs and SVOCs) from the surface of the skin, and which can be used over all areas of the body. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150118384 | Process for the Preparation of a Spreadable Dispersion - Process for the preparation of a spreadable edible dispersion wherein a mixture of oil and solid structuring agent particles is subjected to stirring and an aqueous phase and/or solid phase is gradually added to the mixture until a dispersion of the desired oil content is obtained, wherein the solid structuring agent particles have a microporous structure of submicron size particles. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150118383 | Process for the Preparation of an Edible Dispersion Comprising Oil and Structuring Agent - The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an edible dispersion comprising oil and structuring agent and one or more of an aqueous phase and/or a solid phase, in which the dispersion is formed by mixing oil, solid structuring agent particles and the aqueous phase and/or the solid phase, wherein the solid structuring agent particles have a microporous structure of submicron size particles. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150118273 | NIACINAMIDE CONTAINING COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED SKINFEEL PROPERTIES - A cosmetic composition is provided which includes niacinamide, a carboxylic acid bearing structurant, and particles of a condensation polymerized polyamide, the polyamide having an amine value no lower than 0.3 and an HLB value of at least 16. The polyamide particles prevent interaction between niacinamide and the carboxylic acid/salt structurant thereby inhibiting skinfeel complexation and/or phase separation that would be adverse to skinfeel. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150111711 | Container for an Ice Cream Cone and Process for Preparing the Container - A process for the preparation of an ice cream cone sleeve with a rounded tip comprising the steps of: a) providing a forming element ( | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150110927 | EDIBLE COATING AND COATED FOOD PRODUCT - Disclosed is an edible coating, a food product coated with the coating and the method for manufacturing the food product. The coating comprises a first layer comprising first edible oil and a second layer comprising a hydrophobic edible particle wherein the hydrophobic edible particle has a diameter from 20 nm to 500 microns. The food product having the coating is resistant to becoming soggy. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150110728 | PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a personal care composition comprising cooling active and copolymer comprising acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride, wherein the weight ratio of the amount of the cooling active to the amount of the copolymer is in the range from 1:5 to 100:1. The copolymer improves deposition of the cooling active during topical application of the product to skin. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150087574 | LAUNDRY DETERGENT PARTICLES - The present invention provides lenticular or disc detergent particles comprising (i) surfactant, (ii) inorganic salts, (iii) pigment, wherein the inorganic salts and the pigment are present on the detergent particle as a coating and the surfactant is present as a core. The particles show reduced staining. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150086701 | AERATED OIL CONTAINING SUCROSE FATTY ACID ESTER AND HYDROPHOBIN - The present invention relates to an oil containing gas bubbles, sucrose fatty acid ester and hydrophobin. Moreover the invention relates to a method of making these products, as well as using this composition to reduce spattering during shallow frying of food products. Aerated oil compositions are prepared which are stable during storage and remain homogeneous with respect to the hydrophobin. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150086691 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS - An apparatus for producing frozen confectionery products is provided, the apparatus comprising: means for supplying a frozen confection to the inlets of a nozzle; the nozzle comprising a chamber and an extrusion plate, wherein the extrusion plate defines one or more apertures; the apertures having a width of from 1 to 5 mm and a length of at least 10 mm; means for moving the nozzle in the opposite direction to the direction of extrusion. A process for producing frozen confectionery products, the process comprising: supplying a frozen confection to a nozzle, the nozzle comprising a chamber and an extrusion plate, wherein the extrusion plate defines one or more apertures; wherein the apertures have a width of from 1 to 5 mm and a length of at least 10 mm; extruding the frozen confection from the chamber of the nozzle through the apertures of the extrusion plate; and simultaneously moving the nozzle in the opposite direction to the direction of extrusion; and stopping the flow of the frozen confection is also provided. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150086421 | ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a method of disinfecting a surface and to an antibacterial composition. Essential oils, which are used as antibacterial actives, are also known for their strong odour; using high amounts of these gives a strong smell to the product that is not always appreciated by the consumer. It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an antibacterial composition, having good anti-bacterial properties, at very low levels of essential oil actives. The present inventors have achieved this using a synergistic combination of select anti-bacterial actives, specific polymers and select hydrotropes. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150065413 | LAUNDRY DETERGENT PARTICLES - The present invention provides lenticular or disc detergent particles comprising (i) surfactat, (ii) inorganic salts, and (iii) dye, wherein the inorganic salts are present on the detergent particle as a coating and the surfactant and the dye are present as a core. The particles show reduced staining. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150060570 | SUSTAINABLE SHOWER - Disclosed is a shower apparatus comprising: •a housing ( | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150056350 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A COMPOSITE FROZEN PRODUCT - The present invention provides an apparatus for the production of a composite frozen product in a container, the product being comprised of a frozen confection within an edible casing, wherein the apparatus comprises a forming element having an external surface corresponding to the internal shape of the container, the forming element being further characterised by a passage running through the forming element from an upper opening to a lower opening, the apparatus further comprising means for removing material from the passage of the forming element. The invention also provides a process for the production of a composite frozen product in a container, the product being comprised of a frozen confection within an edible casing, the process comprising the steps of: at least partially filling the container with particles of a casing material having an average diameter of at most 3 mm; inserting a forming element into the container, the forming element having an external surface corresponding to the internal shape of the container, and being further characterised by a passage running through the forming element from an upper opening to a lower opening; removing excess casing material from the passage of the forming element; removing the forming element; and then at least partially filling the container with a frozen confection. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150050399 | HEAT-STABLE OIL-IN-WATER EMULSION - One aspect of the invention relates to a process of preparing a food product comprising 1-100 wt. % of a heat-stable oil-in-water emulsion, said process comprising heating the food product to a temperature in excess of 90° C. for at least 5 minutes, wherein the heat-stable emulsion contains: •3-85 wt. % oil; •12-92 wt. % water; •0.1-1.0 wt. % egg yolk lecithin; •0.1-5.0 wt. % water-insoluble cellulosic fibre; and •0-20 wt. % of one or more other edible ingredients. Another aspect of the invention relates to a sterilized or pasteurized oil-in-water emulsion, said oil-in-water emulsion having a pH of 3.0-4.5 and comprising: •3-85 wt. % oil; •12-92 wt. % water; •0.1-1.0 wt. % egg yolk lecithin; •0.1-5.0 wt. % water-insoluble cellulosic fibre; •0-20 wt. % of one or more other edible ingredients; wherein the emulsion contains no water-soluble polysaccharide thickener. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150044329 | DAIRY CREAM ALTERNATIVE - The invention relates to a fermented food product being a water-continuous emulsion and being spoonable and non-liquid at a temperature of 5 degrees Celcius. The food product has a pH-value between 3.5 and 5.8, comprises at least 60 wt % water and further comprises from 10 to 25 wt % fat and from 0.05 to 15 wt % protein. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of such food products comprising the use of a palm based fat comprising at least 30 wt % of P2U triglycerides. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150038398 | LAUNDRY DETERGENT PARTICLE - The present invention provides lenticular or disc detergent particles comprising surfactant, inorganic salts and pigment, wherein the inorganic salts are present on the detergent particles as a coating and the surfactant and the pigment are present as a core. The particles show reduced staining. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150038393 | LAUNDRY DETERGENT PARTICLES - The present invention provides lenticular or disc detergent particles comprising (i) surfactant, (ii) inorganic salts and (iii) dye, wherein the inorganic salts and the dye are present on the detergent particle as a coating and the surfactant is present as a core. The dye containing coating gives reduced staining. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150037267 | PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a personal care composition for topical application having skin lightening application. It is an object of the present invention to provide for a personal care composition that comprises fractions obtained from natural sources that gives enhanced skin lightening as compared to known fractions from natural sources. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150037264 | ANHYDROUS ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS - An antiperspirant composition comprising a suspension of from 1 to 50% of an aluminium and/or zirconium containing antiperspirant active, a carrier substance in which the antiperspirant active is insoluble, and a poly(ethylene glycol) solution of a polyelectrolyte salt comprising sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride and bromide ions, the weight ratio of sodium to the other named cations being less than 3:2 and the weight ratio of the bromide to chloride anion being greater than 1:99, in said solution. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150017295 | AERATED COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING EGG ALBUMEN PROTEIN AND HYDROPHOBIN - The present invention relates to aerated compositions containing egg albumen protein and hydrophobin, and to a method for making these compositions. The objective of the invention is to improve the foamability and foam stability of compositions containing egg albumen protein. This has been achieved by providing aerated compositions containing denatured egg albumen protein and hydrophobin. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150010600 | GELLED COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS WITH ENCAPSULATED FRAGRANCE - Disclosed are gel compositions that include (a) polyhydric alcohol, (b) water, (c) gelling agent, (d) fragrance-delivery particles having i) at least one shell formed by a step-growth polymerization reaction, ii) interior said shell, a core comprising at least one region formed by chain-grown polymerization of selected monomers, iii) optionally, surfactant grafted to said shell, wherein the fragrance delivery particles have an average diameter of less than 20 microns, and (e) free fragrance, wherein the compositions are in the form of deodorant gel sticks. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150010483 | PHOTOSTABLE SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a photo-stable sunscreen composition comprising a sunscreen stabilizer. It is an object of the present invention to provide a highly photo-stable sunscreen composition preferably extractable from a natural material while ensuring prolonged efficacy of the UV-A organic sunscreen used therein. The present inventors have achieved this by including Tanshinone IIA which is a diterpenoid othroquinone, which is present in certain plants, to achieve the desired sunscreen stabilisation. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20140378369 | BENEFIT DELIVERY PARTICLE, PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAID PARTICLE, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAID PARTICLES AND A METHOD FOR TREATING SUBSTRATES - The invention provides a benefit agent delivery particle having an average diameter of less than 50 micron comprising; at least one shell formed by a step-growth polymerisation reaction, preferably involving an isocyanate monomer, more preferably a urethane and/or a urea, interior said shell, at least one region formed by chain-growth polymerisation reaction (preferably a free-radical polymerisation) which does not involve an isocyanate, c) optionally, a benefit agent interior to said shell, and/or a deposition aid exterior to said shell. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of such particles wherein the shell is formed prior to the chain-growth polymerisation of the at least one region interior of the shell, preferably be forming the shell at a temperature at which the chain-growth reaction is inhibited. The invention further provides fully formulated products, preferably liquids and gels, which contain said benefit agent delivery particles and a method of treating substrates using said products. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140378362 | HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITION - A shampoo composition comprising: i) at least 10 wt % of the total composition of water, ii) at least 0.5 wt % of the total composition of anionic surfactant, iii) from 0.02 wt % of the total composition to 5 wt % of perfume iv) at least 0.01 wt % of the total composition of a emulsified silicone conditioning agent; and v) a suspending agent comprising at least 0.15 wt %, of the total composition citrus fibre that has been mechanically pulped and swollen in water. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140374508 | TOPICAL SPRAY COMPOSITION AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING THE SAME - A topical spray composition and a system for containing and applying the composition is described. The composition has liquid emulsifiers that unexpectedly result in a superior product suitable to be applied homogeneously. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140366906 | HAIR COLOUR COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a hair colour composition, in particular a hair colour composition comprising a flavonoid, a catalyst consisting of iron (II) or cobalt (II) complexed to a non-proteinaceous heterocyclic macrocycle ligand composed of pyrrole or pyrroline subunits, and either a hydrogen peroxide generator or 0.0001 to less than 1.5% w/w hydrogen peroxide. The flavonoid is selected from the group consisting of flavones, isoflavones, flavans, isoflavans, flavanones, flavonols, flavan-3-ols, dihydroflavon ol, flavanonols, proanthocyanidins, aurones, chalcones, dihydrochalcones, flavonolignans, and derivatives thereof, wherein the hair colour composition has a pH of 4.5 to 8.0, preferably 5.5 to 7.5. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140363550 | CONTAINER CLOSURE DEVICE CAPABLE OF DISPENSING METERED AMOUNTS OF LIQUID - A closure device capable of dispensing a metered amount of liquid into a container during a closing action and capable of doing so for several successive closing actions. The closure device comprises a cap wall (3), a deformable reservoir (5) capable of being filled with a liquid and a rigid plate (4) with one or more perforations (6). Upon closure the deformable reservoir is compressed by being squeezed between the rigid plate and the cap wall. The invention further relates of use of such a closure device to prolong the open shelf-life of spoilage-sensitive contents held by a container. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140363542 | EDIBLE COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to edible coating composition, particularly to an edible coating composition for providing moisture barrier. It is an object of the present invention to provide an edible ice-cream cone coating composition. It is another object of the present invention to provide a coated ice-cream cone with improved moisture barrier properties. It is another object of the present invention to provide a coated ice-cream cone that retains cone crispness at the time of consumption. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a coated ice-cream cone that shows improved moisture barrier during long periods of cold storage even under varying temperature conditions. It is still another object of the present invention to provide a method for manufacturing a coating ice-cream cone. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a coated ice-cream cone having improved shelf life period. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide coated ice-cream cones that has good storage stability at higher storage temperatures. We have found that an edible coating composition having a chitosan-soap complex provides for a hydrophobic coating. It was found that when at least an inner surface of the ice-cream cone includes the coating composition it improves the shelf life for which the cone retains its crispness at higher storage temperature. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140356306 | HAIR COMPOSITION WITH IMPROVED RHEOLOGY - A hair treatment composition comprising a thickener which comprises a copolymer derived from the polymerization of at least a non-ionic monomer (a) and at least a cationic monomer (b). | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140350224 | FOAMED PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION OBTAINABLE BY AERATING AND HEATING A BASE COMPOSITION - Foamed personal care composition obtainable by aerating a base composition and heating at from 30 to 100° C. for from 10 minutes to 100 hours. The composition comprises a proteinaceous material and is suitable for use in care of the hair. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140343155 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a method of disinfecting a surface and to an antimicrobial composition. Essential oils, which are used as antimicrobial actives, are also known for their strong odour; using high amounts of these gives a strong smell to the product that is not always appreciated by the consumer. It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an antimicrobial composition, having good anti-microbial properties, at very low levels of essential oil actives. The present inventors have achieved this using a synergistic combination of select anti-microbial actives and select hydrotropes. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140342066 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF EDIBLE FAT-CONTINUOUS SPREADS - Process for the preparation of an edible fat-continuous spread comprising at most 45 wt. % of fat using liquid oil, a fat powder comprising structuring fat and a water-phase, comprising the steps of: a. providing amixture comprising the water-phase and the fat powder; b. subjecting said mixture to at least a partial vacuum; c. mixing the mixture prepared at step ‘b’ to provide a fat-continuous spread, wherein the liquid oil may be added to the mixture at any of steps ‘a’, ‘b’, or ‘c’ or when added in parts in any combination at steps ‘a’, ‘b’ and ‘c’. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140335038 | METHOD OF STRENGTHENING HAIR FIBRES - Hair can be damaged in a number of ways including exposure to heat, bleaching, use of shampoos and styling products, brushing and combing, and exposure to the environment, for example ultra-violet light. Existing treatments designed to repair damaged hair make use of surface active materials that mask the problem rather than actually repairing the hair. These materials modify fibre feel by changing consumer perceivable fibre sensory cues such as smoothness, may change some measurable physical properties such as hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity, but do not change other physical characteristics such as fibre stiffness, strength or structural integrity. The invention relates to a method of repairing hair fibres using flavonoids, hydrogen peroxide and a peroxidase enzyme. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140314916 | CARTON | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140311515 | PERSONAL CLEANING COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a liquid personal cleaning composition. The present inventors have found that inclusion selected di or tricarboxylic acid or a salt thereof, when combined with thymol or terpineol provide synergistic antimicrobial action in a rapid fashion and such efficacy is very low concentrations of thymol and/or terpineol. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140299148 | ACTUATOR CAP FOR A FLUID DISPENSER - An actuator cap ( | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140295010 | SKIN ANTI-AGEING COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a skin anti-ageing composition. In particular a skin anti-ageing composition comprising myricetin or glycoside thereof, and at least one LXR alpha agonist. By skin ageing is meant the appearance or manifestation of any one or more of wrinkles or sagging, poor skin barrier such as dryness, scalp itch, or uneven skin tone such as age spots. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140294974 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising an emulsion comprising hydrophobically modified particles, amino functionalized silicone and water; the cosmetic composition further comprising a moisturizing agent and at least one component selected from the group consisting of vitamin, anti-dandruff agent and surfactant, wherein the composition comprises at least a vitamin or anti-dandruff agent. The invention further relates to a method of treating a skin condition comprising the step of topically applying to the skin the cosmetic composition of the invention. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140291353 | AEROSOL DISPENSER - The aerosol dispenser, comprises: an aerosol canister and associated valve stem; and an actuator cap ( | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140287097 | TOMATO DERIVED COMPOSITION CONTAINING ENHANCED LEVELS OF 5'INOSINE MONOPHOSPHATE - The invention relates to tomato derived compositions that are produced by treating tomato products, such as tomato paste, tomato juice, tomato serum and tomato pulp, with deaminase to convert 5′AMP contained therein into 5′IMP. The taste contribution of these tomato products in end-use applications is substantially improved by this enzyme treatment. The invention also provides a process of preparing a tomato derived composition, said process comprising: providing a starting material containing at least 80% by weight of dry matter of one or more tomato derived products selected from tomato paste, tomato juice, tomato serum, tomato pulp and combinations thereof; and treating the starting material with deaminase to convert at least 30% of the 5′AMP contained therein into 5′IMP | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140274865 | Liquid personal cleansing composition - A stable, multiphase liquid isotropic cleansing composition is described that contains high levels of Petrolatum and shows a substantial decrease in reflectance compared with isotropic cleansing compositions containing other oils and liquid crystalline compositions with similar levels of oils. The inventive composition has a total of less than 2% by wt. of other oils such as glyceride, mineral and silicone oils, or blends thereof. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140272080 | Spread - A spread or margarine which is intended to serve as a tasty, indulgent product and at the same time provide good health benefits to the consumer. The spread combines high levels both of monounsaturated fatty acids, which are thought to be a beneficial component of the Mediterranean diet, and linoleic acid, a known LDL-cholesterol lowering moiety. The spread includes low levels of saturated fatty acids and trans fat acids. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140256897 | LOW VISCOSITY SUSPENDING VINYL COPOLYMERS - A rheology modifier copolymer of formula (I), wherein A is a macromonomer; B is an acrylic or methacrylic acid or salt thereof; C is a polyacidic vinyl monomer selected from maleic, fumaric, itaconic, citraconic and acids combinations thereof and anhydrides and salts thereof; and D optionally when present is a crosslinking monomer. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140250576 | SPRAYING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a spraying device for spraying an enclosure with a liquid cleanser. The device comprises a metering system communicating with a reservoir and a spray head containing a vibrating mesh spray actuator. The metering system comprises a metering chamber, a weir member and a conduit means. The device is rotatable between a first recharging orientation and a second dispensing orientation. The conduit means comprises an element selected from a check valve and a channel. In particular, the invention relates to a spraying device which is suited for automatically cleaning a toilet bowl. The invention also relates to a cartridge configured to be received by the spraying device. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for spraying an enclosure comprising a rotatable lid with a liquid cleanser. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140248392 | EDIBLE PRODUCT AND USE THEREOF FOR INCREASING BIOAVAILABILITY OF MICRONUTRIENTS COMPRISED IN VEGETABLES OR FRUIT - The present invention provides an oil containing edible product that is capable of increasing the bioavailability of one or more oil soluble micronutrients that are comprised in vegetables or fruit. One aspect of the invention relates to the use of a glyceride component for increasing the bioavailability of one or more micronutrients that are comprised in a vegetable or a fruit, said use comprising consuming an edible product containing at least 4 wt. % of said glyceride component within 30 minutes of consuming said vegetable or fruit, said glyceride component consisting of: •76-97 wt. % triglycerides; •0-8 wt. % diglycerides; •3-16 wt. % monoglycerides; and wherein the weight ratio diglycerides:monoglycerides is less than 1:2. Another aspect of the invention relates to an edible product that comprises 4-90 wt. % of the aforementioned glyceride component and 10-96 wt % of other components, wherein the glyceride component has a solid fat content at 10° C. (N | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140248224 | AQUEOUS PHOTO-PROTECTIVE PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a high SPF/UVAPF sunscreen composition. It is an object of the present invention to provide an SPF of at least 10 and a UVAPF of at least 2. This is achieved by inclusion of a select emollient in a sunscreen containing composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable base comprising volatile silicone and silicone elastomer. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140243479 | THICKENING VINYL COPOLYMERS - A rheology modifier copolymer of formula (I) wherein A is a macromonomer, B is an acrylic or methacrylic acid or salt thereof, C is a C | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140242134 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION - The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a water-in-oil emulsion comprising hydrophobically modified particles, amino functionalized silicone and water; the cosmetic composition further comprising a viscosity modifying agent and optical light modifying agent. The invention further relates to a method of modifying the optical appearance of skin comprising the step of applying to the skin the cosmetic composition of the invention. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140235809 | THICKENING VINYL COPOLYMERS - A rheology modifier copolymer of formula (I) wherein A is a polyacidic vinyl monomer selected from maleic, fumaric, itaconic, citraconic and acid combinations thereof and anhydrides and salts thereof, B is an acrylic or methacrylic acid or salt thereof; C is a C | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140231467 | ACTUATOR CAP FOR A FLUID DISPENSER - An actuator cap ( | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140220087 | Personal Care Compositions That Include Enrobed Sugar | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140212545 | PROCESS FOR FABRICATING LEAF TEA PRODUCTS - Disclosed is a process for manufacturing a fabricated leaf tea product. The process comprises the steps of: (i) providing a concentrated liquid tea composition; (ii) providing a base leaf tea; (iii) combining the concentrated liquid tea composition with the base leaf tea to form a tea mixture having a total soluble solids content of at least 50% by dry weight of the mixture; and (iv) drying the tea mixture. At least 20% by weight of the base leaf tea has a particle size of +16 mesh and/or the tea mixture is sorted according to particle size to yield a fraction wherein at least 20% by weight of the fraction has a particle size of +16 mesh; and the time between forming the tea mixture (step iii) and drying (step iv) is at least 5 minutes. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140170292 | STABILIZED AERATED CONFECTION CONTAINING HYDROPHOBIN - A chill, ambient or frozen aerated confection is disclosed whose microstructure is stable to temperature abuse for the frozen case or storage for the chill or ambient case. A synergistic stabilization effect regarding the combination of hydrophobin, a Secondary protein and a Co-surfactant is described that results in the observed stabilization. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140162979 | CONCENTRATED LAMELLAR LIQUID PERSONAL CLEANSING COMPOSITION - The invention relates to concentrated liquid cleansing compositions in lamellar phase which possess a lotion-like appearance conveying signals of enhanced moisturization. The use of a specific ratio of synthetic anionic surfactant(s) and co-surfactant(s) to fatty acid(s) in a structured liquid product was found to improve lather production by moderating or eliminating the increase in viscosity upon dilution. In a further embodiment, specific small hydrophobic molecules were found to improve freeze/thaw stability and thereby cause the inventive composition to maintain noticeable moisturization signals. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140142019 | FABRIC TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS COMPROSING TARGETED BENEFIT AGENTS - The invention provides a benefit agent delivery particle comprising hydroxylpropyl cellulose. The benefit agent delivery particle may further comprise a non-polysaccharide polymer, preferably an aminoplast polymer. The benefit agent delivery particle may comprise a perfume. The invention also provides a process for the manufacture of the particles in which perfume oil is encapsulated using emulsion polymerization to form core-shell particles, (in the alternative the perfume may be adsorbed later) and, a further polymer layer is formed on the outer surface of the core shell-particles in the presence of the delivery aid. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140081095 | Device for Evaluating Condition of Skin or Hair - The present invention relates to a device for evaluating condition on skin or hair. The device provides one extension supporting a hydration meter suitable for measuring hydration values in areas difficult to measure (e.g., skin in scalp area) and; a separate extension supporting a camera for capturing images of an area of skin or hair and transferring said image to computer. Data from these sources are evaluated and scored. The multiple data points are used to provide a highly targeted product best suited for each individual consumer. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140080773 | Composition for Delivering an Anti-Ageing Effect on the Skin and a Method for Improving Skin Characteristics - A composition suitable to improve skin characteristics is described along with a regimen to improve skin characteristics. The composition is not limited to format, and can be in the form of a capsule, tablet or food product. When consumed within a defined regimen, the composition with active mixture results in skin that is smoother and with a reduction in wrinkles. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140079744 | Even Deposition and Low Rub-Off Compositions - Improved deposition and low rub-off compositions are described. The compositions are emulsions with aqueous-based film-forming resins in the water phase and particle with hydrophobic material in the oil phase of the emulsion. The compositions are low rub-off after being topically applied. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140050836 | Stabilized Aerated Frozen Confection Containing Hydrophobin - A frozen aerated confection is disclosed that is stable to temperature abuse. A synergistic stabilization effect regarding the combination of hydrophobin, a Secondary protein and a Co-surfactant is described that results in the observed stabilization. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140050676 | Method for Treating Skin with Retinoids and Retinoid Boosters - A skin care product comprising from about 0.001% to about 10% of a retinoid, in combination with 0.0001% to about 50% of a combination of retinoid boosters. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140037822 | FOOD COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to the use of the compounds
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| 20140037562 | COMPOSITIONS WITH METAL CHELATOR STABILIZED CATIONIC AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS AND A SKIN BENEFIT AGENT - Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with metal chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140030197 | COMPOSITIONS WITH SKIN BENEFIT COMPOUNDS AND CHELATOR STABILIZED CATIONIC AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS - Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with pyridine-based chelators and/or heteroketo-based chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140013501 | Cleansing Implement - A personal care implement is disclosed having a flexible, apertured plastic shell and a resilient polymeric mesh sponge material held inside and in pressing engagement within the shell. In use, a sufficient quantity of a suitable liquid cleansing composition is introduced inside the implement. The implement produces copious quantities of lather foam and cleansing with sensory properties of a conventional toilet bar but with none of its disadvantages. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20130314900 | CURVED DEAD FRONT DISPLAY - A curved dead front display assembly is provided which includes a first plastic layer, a transparent structural plastic layer, a mask layer with light transparent windows defining at least one graphic, a baffle layer having light transmitting hollow chambers, and a printed circuit board featuring light emitting diodes and electrical signal connections. The curved geometry achieves a sharp graphic image by electrically adjusting energy to each of the LEDs. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130314642 | NON-BLACK DEAD FRONT DISPLAY - A non-black dead front display assembly is provided which includes a first plastic layer which in the absence of backlighting is opaque to a viewer, a transparent structural plastic layer, a mask layer with light transparent windows defining at least one graphic, and a support component for supporting a light source for backlighting. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130303631 | Environmentally Friendly and Aerated Topical Benefit Composition - Environmentally friendly and aerated topical benefit compositions are described. The compositions are emulsified with hydrophobin and upon topical application deliver excellent sensory and absorption characteristics along with consumer desirable drying times. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130284824 | Topical Spray Composition and System for Delivering the Same - A topical spray composition and a system for containing and applying the composition is described. The composition has liquid emulsifiers that unexpectedly result in a superior product suitable to be applied homogeneously. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130272988 | Pre-Blended Mixtures of Specific Naturally Sourced Liquid Materials Structured with Naturally Sourced High Melting Point Structuring Material - The invention provides pre-blended mixtures of specific naturally sourced liquid materials of defined viscosity structured with naturally sourced high melting point materials. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130272987 | Pre-Blended Mixtures of Specific Hydrocarbon Liquids Structured with High Melting Point Structuring Material - The invention provides pre-blended mixtures of specific hydrocarbon liquids of defined viscosity structured with high melting point materials. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130248472 | POINT OF SALE STORE DISPLAY ASSEMBLY - A free-standing display assembly is provided holding products for retail sale. The assembly includes a sub-assembly having a base, supporting shroud, left and right side walls, and slotted metal spine. An inner sleeve is held adjacent the supporting shroud. Metal shelves with plastic trays are hangable at different heights along the slotted metal spine. A first transparent plastic panel is sized to cover a rear graphic sheet which is removably insertable between the first transparent plastic panel and the supporting shroud. A second transparent plastic panel is sized to cover 5-50% of an upper area of the inner sleeve and is attached to the inner sleeve. A front graphic sheet is sandwiched between the second transparent plastic panel and the inner sleeve. The configuration of the flexible panels readily permits in under 5 minutes to replace rear and front graphic sheets with alternative advertising. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130210696 | CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM SALTS AS SQUEAKINESS ENHANCERS IN CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS - A foaming cleanser composition is provided which includes from 0.001 to 1% of a calcium or magnesium salt; from 0.1 to 15% of an amphoteric surfactant; and wherein the composition exhibits a UMT Test number of rubs to onset of stick-slip ranging from 1 to 12 under a 10 g load. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130210694 | HYDROPHOBIC SILICAS AS SQUEAKINESS ENHANCERS IN CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS - A cleanser composition is provided which includes:
| 08-15-2013 |
| 20130197374 | Heart Age Assessment - An automated method of determining a measure of a subject's heart age comprising the steps of: prompting a user for a plurality of inputs, each relating to an attribute of the subject, each attribute defining one or more of a demographic status of the subject, a lifestyle status of the subject, a physical condition of the subject and a medical history of the subject; receiving, from the user, a plurality of said inputs; determining from said received inputs, a set of parameters for which input data has been received as input from the user; selecting a heart age calculation algorithm from a predetermined set of heart age calculation algorithms according to said set of parameters; and calculating a heart age for the subject according to the selected algorithm; and providing as output said calculated heart age. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130193167 | DUAL-WALLED DISPENSER - A dispenser comprising an inner barrel, outer shell, screw member, platform and control member; the outer shell, screw member and control member having configurations that provides for particular engagement features in the assembled dispenser, including features that compensate for dimensional variation. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130189208 | SOFT SOLID ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS - An anhydrous soft solid composition having improved stability, the composition comprising selected amounts of paraffin wax and hydrocarbon wax other than paraffin wax wherein the ratio, by weight, of the wax structurant to the carrier oil is from 0.085:1 to 0.2:1; and the carrier oil is present in an amount of at least 45% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130157957 | Moisturizing Composition Comprising an Aminopeptide Mixture - The invention is directed to skin moisturizing compositions comprising an aminopeptide mixture. The composition replenishes the skins natural moisturization factor and delivers excellent sensory benefits. The composition is not unpleasantly viscous during and after application. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130156709 | Environmentally Friendly, Low Whitening Compositions - Environmentally friendly, low whitening compositions are described. The compositions have aromatic alcohols and esters with a melting point from about 20° C. to about 40° C. The compositions are substantially free of silicones and suitable to impart excellent sensory characteristics in the absence of whitening and when topically applied to the skin of a consumer. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130149263 | Sunless Tanning Compositions with Adjuvants Comprising Sulfur Comprising Moieties - Sunless tanning compositions with adjuvants comprising sulfur comprising moieties are described. The compositions comprise an adjuvant with a +6 oxidation state sulfur moiety and results in excellent artificial tanning results within a consumer acceptable time. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130137773 | Chelator Stabilized Cationic Ammonium Compounds and Compositions Comprising the Same - Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with pyridine-based chelators and/or heteroketo-based chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130130960 | TOILET SOAP WITH IMPROVED LATHER - The present invention relates to soap bars having improved lather. Specifically, by limiting amounts of myristic acid and keeping specifically defined ratios of sum of C | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130129645 | Personal Care Compositions with Silicones and Polyhydroxy Quaternary Ammonium Salts - A personal care composition is provided with a silicone compound and being aesthetically modified for improved skinfeel with a polyhydroxy quaternary ammonium salt of structure (I): | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130129644 | SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION WITH POLYHYDROXY QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALTS - A cosmetic composition is provided including a water-insoluble UV-A organic sunscreen agent having a | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130118518 | Personal Care Implement Containing a Stable Reactive Skin Care and Cleansing Composition - Skin care or cleansing implements are described containing a liquid, semi-solid or solid cleansing or skin treatment composition that is releasably associated with the implement. The composition is substantially nonaqueous and has a continuous and a discontinuous phase. Components of the discontinuous phase can react with each other or with water when water is blended with the nonaqueous cleansing or skin treatment composition during consumer use. Methods for treating the skin with the inventive implements are also described. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130078359 | Peanut Spread - Nut spreads having a stabilizer which is a blend of certain palm oil fraction stabilizers with certain cocoa butters and/or cocoa butter equivalents and/or replacers and/or substitutes and/or extenders (with similar fatty acid profile to cocoa butter). When these fats are used in combination, particularly at ratios preferred herein, they impart a smooth creamy texture to the final nut butter or nut butter based products and more importantly provide enhanced stability during storage, preventing oil separation in the final product during prolonged storage. The texture and spreadability of the final nut spread based product achieved by using this blend is also superior to the texture and spreadability obtained by using conventional palm oil alone. Preferably the cocoa butters, -equivalents, replacers and substitutes are not hydrogenated. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130073215 | Heart Age Assessment - An automated method of determining a measure of a subject's heart age comprising the steps of: prompting a user for a plurality of inputs, each relating to an attribute of the subject, each attribute defining one or more of a demographic status of the subject, a lifestyle status of the subject, a physical condition of the subject and a medical history of the subject: receiving, from the user, a plurality of said inputs: determining from said received inputs, a set of parameters for which input data has been received as input from the user; selecting a heart age calculation algorithm from a predetermined set of heart age calculation algorithms according to said set of parameters; and calculating a heart age for the subject according to the selected algorithm; and providing as output said calculated heart age. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130071539 | AERATED FOOD PRODUCTS - An aerated food product is provided which includes hydrophobin. Also provided is the use of a hydrophobin in a method of inhibiting bubble coarsening in aerated food products. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130071529 | FROZEN PRODUCTS - A frozen composition is provided which includes hydrophobin. Also provided is the use of hydrophobin in inhibiting ice crystal growth and/or modifying ice crystal habit in frozen food products. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130030506 | HANDHOLDABLE LASER DEVICE FEATURING PULSING OF A CONTINUOUS WAVE LASER - A laser device for treating skin is provided which includes a handholdable housing; a continuous wave laser member arranged within the housing emitting an output beam; a user activated output switch system including a power activating button for arming the device and a power setting button to fire a single first pulse of output beam and after a pause in succession a second pulse of output beam, the second pulse being automatically programmed to fire after the first pulse and pause; and a lens array for receiving the output beam and transmitting the beam through a prism splitting the beam into multiple beamlets, each beamlet targeting a specific spot on the skin, and wherein beamlets from the first and second pulses successively strike the specific spot reinforcing energy applied to the specific spot. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130030505 | HANDHOLDABLE LASER DEVICE FEATURING FLEXIBLE CONNECTION BETWEEN A LASER AND A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A laser device for treating skin is provided which includes a handholdable housing; a laser member arranged within the housing emitting an output beam; a printed circuit board mounted on a support block within the housing; and a flexible electrically conductive connector having forward and rear ends, the forward end electrically communicating with the laser member, the rear end electrically communicating with the printed circuit board and an area between the ends allowing the connector to bend through an angle range of 0 to 360°. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130030422 | HANDHOLDABLE LASER DEVICE FEATURING SENSOR FOR EYE SAFE ACTIVATION - A laser device for treating skin is provided which includes a handholdable housing; a laser member arranged within the housing emitting an output beam; a capacitance sensor arranged at the first end of the housing which includes a plate surrounding and defining a window through which the output beam exits, the plate having at least three segments with each flexibly movable in and out of a common plane, each of the segments being connected to an electrode, the electrodes operating to determine dielectric constants of a skin surface; a signal and control storage device communicating with the sensor comparing input signals of measured dielectric constant values to a stored standard dielectric constant value, and wherein emission of the output beam is activated to fire only when all of the at least three segments align in a plane and sense the stored standard dielectric constant value. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130030203 | GENERAL METHOD FOR PREPARING FATTY ACYL AMIDO BASED SURFACTANTS - A process is provided for preparing C | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130030202 | METHOD FOR PREPARING FATTY ACYL AMIDO CARBOXYLIC ACID BASED SURFACTANTS - A process is provided for preparing C | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130030201 | METHOD FOR PREPARING FATTY ACYL AMIDO CARBOXYLIC ACID BASED SURFACTANTS - A process is provided for preparing C | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130030200 | FATTY ACYL AMIDO BASED SURFACTANT CONCENTRATES - A surfactant concentrate is provided that includes C | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130030199 | AMINO ACID SALT CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS - A reagent composition for forming fatty acyl amido surfactants is provided which includes an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of an amino compound; a polyol of molecular weight ranging from 76 to 300; and no more than 10% water. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130030198 | GENERAL METHOD FOR PREPARING FATTY ACYL AMIDO BASED SURFACTANTS - A process is provided for preparing C | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130030197 | FATTY ACYL AMIDO BASED SURFACTANT CONCENTRATES - A surfactant concentrate is provided that includes C | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130029899 | CONCENTRATED FATTY ACYL AMIDO SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS - A surfactant concentrate is provided that includes
| 01-31-2013 |
| 20120318798 | CONTAINER WITH INTEGRATED PLASTIC TEAR AWAY MEMBRANE - A container is provided which includes a container body, a cap closure and a plastic membrane. The container body has a receiving area capable of holding a product. An open mouth surrounds the receiving area. A cap closure is arranged over the open mouth. The cap closure includes a fitment engageable around the mouth and a lid hingedly connected to the fitment. The plastic membrane is integrally molded with the cap closure and sealingly prevents leakage from the receiving area. The membrane includes a minor area non-frangibly attached to the fitment having a V-shaped outer border with sections of the border converging to a pivot point, and a major area tangibly attached along its perimeter to the fitment and to the V-shaped outer border. A pull tab is formed on a surface of the membrane at the pivot point. | 12-20-2012 |
