Patent Application
20240251931
In one embodiment, a makeup removal system, comprises a vibrating device; an absorbent article attached to the vibrating device and configured to be vibrated by the vibrating device, the absorbent article having absorbed thereon a makeup removal composition comprising a vegetable derived oil and is essentially free of water.
In one embodiment, the makeup removal composition comprises:
In one embodiment, the vibrating device vibrates at ultrasonic frequencies.
In one embodiment, the vibrating device vibrates at below ultrasonic frequencies.
In one embodiment:
In one embodiment, the makeup removal composition comprises a solvent that comprises isohexadecane.
In one embodiment, the at least one polar emollient with molecular weight of 400 g/mol or less is present from about 5% to about 10% by weight of the composition. In one embodiment, the makeup removal composition is essentially free of mineral oil.
In one embodiment:
In one embodiment, a method of removing makeup, comprises applying a vibrating article to makeup to be removed, wherein the article has absorbed thereon a makeup removal composition comprising a vegetable derived oil and is essentially free of water
In one embodiment, the makeup removal composition comprises:
In one embodiment, the method of removing makeup comprises vibrating the article at an ultrasonic frequency.
In one embodiment, the method of removing makeup comprises vibrating the article at below an ultrasonic frequency.
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
The foregoing aspects and many of the attendant advantages of this invention will become more readily appreciated as the same become better understood by reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Removal of stubborn makeup has always been a challenge and a consumer pain point, particularly for waterproof mascara, long-wear foundation, and longer-lasting lip products. Typical makeup removal products are ineffective in removing stubborn makeup, thus requiring repeated tugging and rubbing on the skin and/or the delicate eye areas causing irritation.
Accordingly, there is a need for a system that will provide easy and efficacious makeup removal in addition to a clean and pleasant skin feel after the use.
The use of the vibrating device 102 associated with the makeup removal compositions 108, as described in this disclosure, makes it possible to obtain more efficient removal of makeup as compared to using the compositions with non-vibrating manual removal methods, such as tissues, cotton-tipped applicators, sponges, wipes, and the like.
In embodiments, the article 106 infused with the composition 108 is subjected to vibration produced by the device 102. While the article 106 is being vibrated, the user may apply the article 106 to a particular area to remove the makeup.
A suitable vibration device 102 produces vibration that is obtained in various ways, such as, mechanically, electronically, or electromechanically, and the like.
In embodiments, the frequency of the vibration may lie in the range 5 hertz (Hz) to 20 kilohertz (kHz), such as in the range 100 Hz to 5000 Hz. In exemplary embodiments, the vibration frequency lies in the range 100 Hz to 1000 Hz, such as in the range 100 Hz to 300 Hz. In embodiments, the frequency of the vibration is ultrasonic, meaning a frequency that is inaudible to a human person, which is generally above 20 kHz. In embodiments, the frequency of the vibration is below ultrasonic frequencies.
Vibrating devices are known. In embodiments, the vibrating head 104 is caused to vibrate using a motor and flyweight. The flyweight is rotated by the motor, but has its center of gravity located eccentrically relative to the motor axis of rotation. In embodiments, the vibrating head 104 acts as the flyweight. In embodiments, the vibrating head 104 is connected to the flyweight. The vibration frequency is based on the rotations per minute of the motor, while the vibration amplitude is based on the distance of the flyweight center of gravity from the motor's center of rotation. The motor is powered electrically by an energy source such as, for example, a direct current battery electrically connected to the motor via a switch or using residential alternating current.
In embodiments, the vibration device 102 includes a vibrating system other than an electric motor rotating a flyweight. The vibration device 102 includes any electromechanical, piezoelectric, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electronic, or electromechanical system capable of producing vibration.
In embodiments, the vibration device 102 includes a vibration control in addition to a simple on/off switch, and in particular comprises mechanical or electronic controls that enables the frequency or amplitude or both frequency and amplitude of the vibration to be adjusted. For example, the control may include a potentiometer or a rotary or linear switch enabling variable speed or at least two speeds of rotation of the electric motor to be selected.
In embodiments, the vibration device 102 comprises a plurality of vibrating heads, as for example, two heads arranged to produce oscillations in different directions. Under such circumstances, the device also, for example, includes a selector for selecting the head(s) that is/are intended to be put into operation.
In embodiments, the vibration device 102 comprises an energy source other than a battery, such as one or more batteries, rechargeable batteries or capacitors. The vibration device 102 may be arranged in such a manner as to be suitable for being recharged with electricity when it is placed on a base. Where appropriate, the vibration device 102 may be powered, optionally, via a transformer.
In embodiments, the vibrating head 104 may be mounted in multiple ways in a corresponding housing of the device 102. The manner in which the vibrating head 104 is mounted may be designed to encourage vibration to be transferred towards the contact surface, for example.
In embodiments, the vibrating head 104 includes a manner of securing the article 108. For example, the vibrating head 104 includes a flange at the upper surface and the article 108 includes an opening that accepts the flange. In embodiments, the manner of securing the article 108 to the vibrating head 104 includes a hook and loop fastener applied to the head 104.
The article 106 is capable of being infused with the makeup removal composition 108 in any manner, such as by wetting the article 106 with the composition 108. Articles 106 are attached to the vibrating device 102 and are configured to be vibrated by the vibrating device 102. The article 106 is formed from synthetic materials or formed from natural biodegradable and sustainably sourced natural originated fiber, natural fiber, or regenerated or recycled natural fiber.
In embodiments, the article 106 is an absorbent article. In embodiments, the article 106 is replaceable, meaning the article 106 is removed and replaced with a new never-used or freshly washed article. In embodiments, the device 102 is fitted with one of a variety of articles 106 having different characteristics. For example, a plurality of articles 106 are provided with the device that vary with respect to shape, material of construction, or density, for example. The article 106 is made from materials that are absorbent and hold the composition 108.
In embodiments, the article 106 has a three-dimensional shape, such as a disk, or cylinder. Generally, the diameter will be greater than the height of the article 106. In embodiments, the article 106 is a foam, sponge, closed-cell foam, open-cell foam, woven material, a non-woven material or a combination thereof. In embodiments, the article 106 comprises more than one different material on the contact surface.
In embodiments, the article 106 is formed of synthetic materials, such as PET (Polyethylene terephthalate, or polyester) and PP (polypropylene), which may be used alone or in combination with natural-based material. In embodiments, the article 108 is formed of sustainable and biodegradable substrates from sources such as (1) natural originated fiber based nonwovens, such as pulp, viscose, lyocell, cellulose acetate, cotton, (2) natural fiber based nonwovens, such as hemp, flax, seaweed, ramie, banana, pineapple, and (3) regenerated or recycled fiber based nonwovens, such as cotton.
In embodiments, an article 108 is formed of substrates that are obtained from sustainable sources and are biodegradable. In some embodiments, these materials are selected from natural originated fiber formed into nonwovens, using fibers such as pulp, viscose, lyocell, cellulose acetate, and cotton. In embodiments, the substrates used to form articles are nonwovens of lyocell fibers. According to those embodiments that include natural biodegradable and sustainably sourced fibers, a clear benefit realized is the opportunity to reduce the environmental burden. Other benefits may also be achieved using sustainable and biodegradable substrates. As further described herein, exemplified articles that employ sustainable and biodegradable substrates, particularly lyocell nonwovens, demonstrate unexpected mechanical, textural, and absorbent properties and significantly enhanced performance as compared with competitive cosmetic articles that employ synthetic materials.
In some embodiments, the article 106 is formed from a nonwoven material. When the article 106 is a nonwoven material, use may be made of a nonwoven material which does not go into ball and which is sturdy enough not to disintegrate and not to become fluffy when applied to the skin. In embodiments, the article is soft at least on one side for the removal of makeup from the eyes in particular. Mention may be made, as appropriate nonwoven materials, for example, of those sold under the names Ultraloft 15285-01, Ultraloft 182-008, Ultraloft 182-010 and Ultraloft 182-016 by BBA, Vilmed M1519 Blau, Vilmed M 1550 N and 112-132-3 by Freudenberg, that sold under the name Norafin 11601-010B by Jacob Holm Industries, the flocked nonwoven materials sold under the names Univel 109 and Univel 119 by Uni Flockage and that made of viscose/PLA supplied by Sandler.
In embodiments, the article 106 is made from a water insoluble substrate. The water-insoluble substrate comprises one or more layers chosen from the group consisting of woven materials, nonwoven materials, foams, sponges, waddings, as sheets, balls or films. In embodiment, a nonwoven substrate is based on fibers of natural origin (flax, wool, cotton, silk, viscose, fibers made of bamboo) or synthetic origin (cellulose derivatives, polyvinyl derivatives, polyesters, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate), polyolefins, such as polyethylene (PET) or polypropylene, polyamides, such as Nylon, or acrylic derivatives) and their mixtures, such as viscose/PET, polylactic acid (PLA) or viscose/polylactic acid (viscose/PLA).
In embodiments, the article comprises one or more materials having identical or different properties and having properties of elasticity and of softness and other properties appropriate to the desired use. In embodiments, the substrates comprise, for example, two parts having different elasticity properties, or comprise a single layer having different densities, or comprise two layers of different textures.
In embodiments, when the article is used for the body, the substrate comprises at least one rough side for making it possible, at the same time, to massage the skin or to scrub the skin.
In embodiments, the article is made from water-soluble substrates. Such water-soluble articles provide the user with a complete product for facial cleansing routine that includes all necessary components such as makeup remover and cleanser and does not require the use of additional liquid components. For example, in one embodiment, the article comprises at least one layer that is used for makeup removal, and additional layers or portions that include a surfactant component or other oil cleanser. After using the article to remove makeup and/or oils and dirt from the surface of the skin (e.g., face), the article e quickly dissolves in the palm of the consumer's hand and be either rinsed away with no or negligible solid waste, or used to reconstitute a liquid surfactant product that is used for further cleansing. In embodiments, the article comprises two or more layers or portions that have distinct functions and/or are distinctly functionalized. In embodiments, the article incorporates an exfoliating layer or portion.
The terms “anhydrous” and “water free” as used herein in the context of one or more of compositions hereof and substrates for articles, means containing water in an amount that less than 5%, such as less than 3%, such as less than 1% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition or substrate.
“Cosmetically acceptable” means a carrier that is compatible with any keratinous substrate.
“Keratinous substrate” and “keratinous tissue” each includes but is not limited to skin, hair, and nails.
As used herein, the terms “natural originated fiber” refers to fiber materials that are formed by chemical processing that render derivatives based on natural fibers; “natural fiber” means non-derivative forms of natural fibers, and “regenerated/recycled” means natural fibers that are reclaimed from goods formed with such fibers.
The terms “silicone-free” and “mineral oil free” as used herein each means containing less than 5%, such as less than 3%, such as less than 1% by weight, based on the total active weight of the composition, of silicones, such as silicone polymers, for example selected from dimethicone and other silicone oils, and silicon elastomers, and of mineral oil.
As used herein, the term “water-soluble” is used to describe a material or an object that substantially or completely dissolves when exposed to water, in particular at temperatures as described herein. The term “substantially water-soluble,” used in reference to water-soluble substrates as may be used herein, reflects the possibility that the substrate may include content in a nominal amount of less than 10% that does not completely dissolve, wherein the insoluble amount is not by design. The terms “water-insoluble” and “insoluble” as used herein in reference to a substrate for forming an article are used to describe a material or an object that substantially or completely is not soluble and does not dissolve when exposed to water and/or an anhydrous composition according to the instant disclosure.
Compositions 108 according to the disclosure include at least each of: a one branched, alkylated alcohol ester; one or a combination of dialkylated ether and dialkylated carbonate; a nonionic surfactant; and a vegetable derived oil. The compositions are free or essentially free of water. In various embodiments, the compositions may include more than one of each of the components, and may further include one or more additives including preservatives, actives, emollients and fragrances.
In accordance with the disclosure, the compositions include at least one branched, alkylated alcohol ester.
In some embodiments, suitable branched, alkylated alcohol esters that may be used according to the disclosure may be chosen from isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, ethylhexyl palmitate, methyl palmitate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, hexyl laurate, ethylhexyl laurate, isopropyl laurate, ethylhexyl oleate, ethylhexyl isononanoate, isononyl isononanoate, myristyl myristate, 2-ethylhexyl caprate/caprylate (or octyl caprate/caprylate), isostearyl neopentanoate, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, isopropyl isostearate, diisopropyl sebacate, coco caprylate/caprate, diisopropyl adipate, and combinations thereof esters of lactic acid and of fatty alcohols comprising 12 or 13 carbon atoms, and combinations thereof.
In some embodiments the at least one branched, alkylated alcohol ester includes isopropyl myristate. In some embodiments the composition comprises two or more branched, alkylated alcohol esters. In some such embodiments, the at least one branched, alkylated alcohol ester comprises isopropyl myristate and one or more additional branched, alkylated alcohol ester. In some embodiments, the composition comprises isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, and ethylhexyl palmitate.
In accordance with the various embodiments, each of the at least one branched, alkylated alcohol esters is present from about 10% to about 70% by weight of the composition, or from about 10% to about 60% by weight, or from about 10% to about 40%, or from about 10% to about 30%, or from about 12% to about 25%, or from 18% to about 20% or any suitable combination, sub-combination, range, or sub-range thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. The total amount of branched, alkylated alcohol ester present in the composition is in an range of from about 40% to about 70% by weight, or from about 50% to about 65% by weight, or from about 55% to about 58% or any suitable combination, sub-combination, range, or sub-range thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. One of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges are within the scope of the invention.
Thus, each of the at least one branched, alkylated alcohol ester in the composition may be present by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, from about 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 to about 70 percent, including increments and ranges therein and there between.
In accordance with the various embodiments, the compositions include at least one dialkylated ether and/or dialkylated carbonate. In some embodiments, the at least one dialkylated ether and/or dialkylated carbonate may be selected from dicaprylyl ether, dicaprylyl carbonate, distearyl ether, hydroxystearyl behenyl ether, hydroxystearyl alkyl C18/C22 ether, diisononyl ether, PPG-11 stearyl ether, isosorbide octyl ether, methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether, ethyl perfluoroisobutyl ether, propylene carbonate, diethylbutyl carbonate, diisoamyl carbonate, and combinations thereof.
In some embodiments, the composition comprises one dialkylated ether and/or dialkylated carbonate. In some embodiments the composition comprises at least dialkylated ether and at least one dialkylated carbonate. In some embodiments, the at least one of dicaprylyl ether and dicaprylyl carbonate and one or more additional dialkylated ether and/or dialkylated carbonate. In some particular embodiments, the composition comprises dicaprylyl ether and dicaprylyl carbonate.
In some embodiments, each of the at least one dialkylated ether and/or dialkylated carbonate in the composition is present from about 1% to about 10%, or from about 1% to about 5%, or from about 2% to about 3%, or from about 2% to about 4%, or from about 3% to about 5%, or any suitable combination, sub-combination, range, or sub-range thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. One of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges are within the scope of the invention.
In some embodiments, the total amount of dialkylated ether and/or dialkylated carbonate is present from about 2% to about 20%, or from about 2% to about 10%, or from about 2% to about 4%, or from about 3% to about 5%. In some embodiments, the total amount of alkylated glycerol ester/surfactant does not exceed about 2%. In some embodiments, the total amount of alkylated glycerol ester/surfactant is less than about 2%.
Thus, each of the at least one dialkylated ether and/or dialkylated carbonate is present by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, from about 1, 2, 3, 4, to about 5 percent, including increments and ranges therein and there between.
In accordance with the various embodiments, the compositions include at least one nonionic surfactant. In some embodiments, the at least one nonionic surfactant may be selected from polyglyceryl nonionic surfactants are selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl esters, polyglyceryl ethers, polyglyceryl sorbitan fatty acid esters, combinations of two or more thereof and the like. In some embodiments, the at least one nonionic surfactant is selected from polyglyceryl esters, polyglyceryl ethers, and combinations of two or more thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one nonionic surfactant is selected from polyglyceryl-2 oleate, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-5 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-7 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-8 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-9 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-10 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-5 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprate, polyglyceryl-7 caprate, polyglyceryl-8 caprate, polyglyceryl-9 caprate, polyglyceryl-10 caprate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-5 laurate, polyglyceryl-6 laurate, polyglyceryl-7 laurate, polyglyceryl-8 laurate, polyglyceryl-9 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-6 cocoate, polyglyceryl-7 cocoate, polyglyceryl-8 cocoate, polyglyceryl-9 cocoate, polyglyceryl-10 cocoate, polyglyceryl-11 cocoate, polyglyceryl-12 cocoate, polyglyceryl-6 myristate, polyglyceryl-7 myristate, polyglyceryl-8 myristate, polyglyceryl-9 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, polyglyceryl-11 myristate, polyglyceryl-12 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, polyglyceryl-11 oleate, polyglyceryl-12 oleate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, polyglyceryl-11 stearate, polyglyceryl-12 stearate, and combinations of two or more thereof.
In some embodiments, the composition comprises one nonionic surfactant. In some embodiments, the composition comprises at least two or more nonionic surfactants. In some embodiments, the composition comprises, polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate polyglyceryl-2 oleate, and polyglyceryl-10 dioleate.
In some embodiments, each of the at least one nonionic surfactant in the composition is present from about 0.5% to about 5%, or from about 0.5% to about 3%, or from about 1% to about 3%, or from about 2% to about 4%, or from about 1% to about 2%, or any suitable combination, sub-combination, range, or sub-range thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. One of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges are within the scope of the invention.
In some embodiments, the total amount of nonionic surfactant is present from about 0.5% to about 5%, or from about 2% to about 4%, or from about 2% to about 3%, or from about 3% to about 5%, or any suitable combination, sub-combination, range, or sub-range thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. One of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges are within the scope of the invention.
Thus, each of the at least one dialkylated ether and/or nonionic surfactant is present by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, from about 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, to about 5 percent, including increments and ranges therein and there between.
In accordance with the various embodiments, the compositions include at least one vegetable derived oil. In some embodiments, the at least one vegetable derived oil may be selected from Zea mays (corn) oil, brassica campestris (rapeseed) seed oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, and Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, calophyllum, palm, Ricinus communis (castor), Elaeis guineensis (palm), avocado oil, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, Olea europaea (olive) oil, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, and cereal germ oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, Triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil, argania spinose kernel oil, Glycine soja (soybean) oil, canola oil, Oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, and combinations thereof.
In some embodiments, the composition comprises one vegetable derived oil. In some embodiments the composition comprises at least two vegetable derived oils. In some embodiments, the at least one vegetable derived oil is one of Zea mays oil and rapeseed oil. In some particular embodiments, the composition comprises Zea mays oil and rapeseed oil.
In accordance with the various embodiments, each of the at least one vegetable derived oil is present from about 20% to about 60% by weight of the composition, or from about 25% to about 55% by weight, or from about 30% to about 45%, or from about 35% to about 40%, or from about 20% to about 25%, or any suitable combination, sub-combination, range, or sub-range thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition.
The total amount of vegetable derived oil present in the composition is in an range of from about 20% to about 60% by weight, or from about 20% to about 40% by weight, or from about 20% to about 25%, or from about 35% to about 40% by weight or any suitable combination, sub-combination, range, or sub-range thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. One of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges are within the scope of the invention.
Thus, each of the at least one vegetable derived oil in the composition may be present by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, from about 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, to about 60 percent, including increments and ranges therein and there between.
In accordance with the disclosure, the compositions may include one or more solvents. In some embodiments, the solvent is a branched or linear, liquid alkane with carbon chain length of C11 to C20. In various embodiments, liquid alkanes may be selected from those with a carbon chain length of from C11 to C20. The liquid alkanes may be selected from those with a carbon chain length of from C11 to C20, or from C15 to C19, or one of C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18 to C19. In some particular embodiments, suitable liquid alkanes that may be used according to the disclosure include hydrocarbon-based oils containing from 8 to 16 carbon atoms, and especially branched C8-C16 alkanes such as C8-C16 isoalkanes. In some particular embodiments, such liquid alkanes may be chosen from isoparaffins, for instance isododecane (also known as 2,2,4,4,6-pentamethylheptane), isodecane, and isohexadecane.
In some embodiments, the composition may comprise isohexadecane.
The amount of each of the at least one solvent, when present, is in a range of from about 0.5% to about 15% by weight, or from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight, or from about 1% to about 2% or any suitable combination, sub-combination, range, or sub-range thereof by weight, based on the weight of the composition. One of ordinary skill in the art, however, will appreciate that other ranges are within the scope of the invention.
Thus, each of the at least one solvent in the composition may be present by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, from about 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 to about 15 percent, including increments and ranges therein and there between.
In some embodiments, the composition includes one or more additional solvents, for example, monoalcohols such as monohydric C1-C8 alcohols such as ethanol, propanol, butanol, isopropanol, isobutanol, and benzyl alcohol, and phenylethyl alcohol.
In some embodiments, the compositions comprise at least one additive used in the cosmetics field which does not affect the properties of the compositions according to the invention, such as fragrances, preservatives/anti-microbials, actives (for example, vitamins, panthenol, tocopherol), coloring materials; including; essential oils; citric acid, sodium chloride; neutralizing or pH-adjusting agents (e.g., triethylamine (TEA) and sodium hydroxide), and combinations thereof.
Although the optional additives are given as examples, it will be appreciated that other optional components compatible with cosmetic applications known in the art may be used that are suitable for an essentially anhydrous composition.
In accordance with the various embodiments, the amount of one or more actives and additives, alone or in combination, present in the composition are present in the composition according to the disclosure in a range from about 0.001% to about 20%, by weight, or from about 0.005% to about 0.01%, or from about 0.01% to about 0.1%, or from about 0.15% to about 5%, or from about 0.40% to about 4%, or from about 0.5% to about 2.5% by weight, or from about 1% to about 2%, or any suitable combination, sub-combination, range, or sub-range thereof by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
Thus, any one or a combination of actives and additives may be present, by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, each one or the combination present from about 0.001, 0.002, 0.003, 0.004, 0.005, 0.006, 0.007, 0.008, 0.009, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04, 0.05, 0.06, 0.07, 0.08, 0.09, 0.10, 0.20, 0.30, 0.40, 0.50, 0.60, 0.70, 0.80, 0.90, 1.0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 to about 20 weight percent, including increments and ranges therein and there between.
The examples below are given by way of illustration and without a limiting nature.
Examples 1 and 2 use a composition according to the disclosure in U.S. Pat. No. 10,945,929 B2, for example, an anhydrous composition including at least one vegetable derived oil present from about 20% to about 60% by weight of the composition and is essentially free of water and silicone.
Preparation of juice formulas of the examples:
The inventive compositions are essentially anhydrous, clear liquids with some or no light yellow coloration.
ZEA MAYS (CORN) GERM OIL
Comparative examples 1, 2, and 3 include water. Comparative examples 1 and 3 use an oil in water emulsion, and comparative example 2 uses a bi-phase miceller water composition.
It can be seen that examples 1 and 2 with anhydrous compositions provide more effective removal as compared to the water-containing compositions of comparative examples 1, 2, and 3.
While the disclosure has been described with reference to described embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this disclosure, but that the disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
The articles “a” and “an,” as used herein, mean one or more when applied to any feature in embodiments of the present disclosure described in the specification and claims. The use of “a” and “an” does not limit the meaning to a single feature unless such a limit is specifically stated. The article “the” preceding singular or plural nouns or noun phrases denotes a particular specified feature or particular specified features and may have a singular or plural connotation depending upon the context in which it is used. The adjective “any” means one, some, or all indiscriminately of whatever quantity.
“At least one,” as used herein, means one or more and thus includes individual components as well as mixtures/combinations.
The transitional terms “comprising”, “consisting essentially of” and “consisting of”, when used in the appended claims, in original and amended form, define the claim scope with respect to what unrecited additional claim elements or steps, if any, are excluded from the scope of the claim(s). The term “comprising” is intended to be inclusive or open-ended and does not exclude any additional, unrecited element, method, step or material. The term “consisting of” excludes any element, step or material other than those specified in the claim and, in the latter instance, impurities ordinarily associated with the specified material(s). The term “consisting essentially of” limits the scope of a claim to the specified elements, steps or material(s) and those that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s) of the claimed disclosure. All materials and methods described herein that embody the present disclosure can, in alternate embodiments, be more specifically defined by any of the transitional terms “comprising,” “consisting essentially of,” and “consisting of.”
The terms “free” and “devoid” indicates that no reliably measurable excluded material is present in the composition, typically 0% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. The term “essentially free” means that, while it prefers that no excluded material is present in the composition, it is possible to have very small amounts of the excluded material in the composition of the invention, provided that these amounts do not materially affect the advantageous properties of the composition. In particular, “essentially free” means that excluded material can be present in the composition at an amount of less than about 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
Other than in the operating examples, or where otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities of ingredients and/or reaction conditions are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term “about,” meaning within 10% of the indicated number (e.g. “about 10%” means 9%-11% and “about 2%” means 1.8%-2.2%).
All percentages and ratios are calculated by weight unless otherwise indicated. All percentages are calculated based on the total composition unless otherwise indicated. Generally, unless otherwise expressly stated herein, “weight” or “amount” as used herein with respect to the percent amount of an ingredient refers to the amount of the raw material comprising the ingredient, wherein the raw material may be described herein to comprise less than and up to 100% activity of the ingredient. Therefore, weight percent of an active in a composition is represented as the amount of raw material containing the active that is used, and may or may not reflect the final percentage of the active, wherein the final percentage of the active is dependent on the weight percent of active in the raw material.
The terms “weight percent” and “wt %” may be used interchangeably and mean percent by weight, based on the total weight of a composition, article or material, except as may be specified with respect to, for example, a phase, or a system that is a component of a composition, article or material. All ranges and amounts given herein are intended to include subranges and amounts using any disclosed point as an end point. Thus, a range of “1% to 10%, such as 2% to 8%, such as 3% to 5%,” is intended to encompass ranges of “1% to 8%,” “1% to 5%,” “2% to 10%,” and so on. All numbers, amounts, ranges, etc., are intended to be modified by the term “about,” whether or not so expressly stated. Similarly, a range given of “about 1% to 10%” is intended to have the term “about” modifying both the 1% and the 10% endpoints. Further, it is understood that when an amount of a component is given, it is intended to signify the amount of the active material unless otherwise specifically stated.
Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of the disclosure are approximations, unless otherwise indicated the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as possible. Any numerical value, however, inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements. The example that follows serves to illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure without, however, being limiting in nature.
While illustrative embodiments have been illustrated and described, it will be appreciated that various changes can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
