US5449763A — Preparation of alkylpolyglycosides

Claim 1

Independent Claim 125 words

An alkylpolyglycoside composition having and an HLB in the range of about 10 to about 16, and in which the alkyl group contains from about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms, said composition comprising a mixture of (a) an alkylpolyglycoside component having a non-Flory distribution of glycosides containing degrees of polymerization of 2 and higher in progressively decreasing amounts, in which the amount by weight of polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 2, or mixtures thereof with a polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 3 predominate, and having an average degree of polymerization of about 1.8 to about 3; and (b) at least one other glycoside component having an average alkyl chain length less than the average alkyl chain length of component (a).

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 125 words

An alkylpolyglycoside composition having and an HLB in the range of about 10 to about 16, and in which the alkyl group contains from about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms, said composition comprising a mixture of (a) an alkylpolyglycoside component having a non-Flory distribution of glycosides containing degrees of polymerization of 2 and higher in progressively decreasing amounts, in which the amount by weight of polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 2, or mixtures thereof with a polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 3 predominate, and having an average degree of polymerization of about 1.8 to about 3; and (b) at least one other glycoside component having an average alkyl chain length less than the average alkyl chain length of component (a).

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 88 words

An alkylpolyglycoside composition as defined in claim 1 wherein the alkylpolyglycoside component (a) is an at least binary component and the glycoside component (b) is an alkylpolyglycoside at least binary component having a non-Flory distribution and each of binary components (a) and (b) is present in the mixture in relation to its average carbon chain length in an amount to provide the alkylpolyglycoside composition with an average carbon chain length of about 9 to about 14 and an HLB in the range of about 10 to about 16.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 290 words

A personal care composition selected from the group consisting of a shampoo, a soap, a facial cleanser, a foam bath, a hair conditioner, a toothpaste, a mouthwash and an antiperspirant wherein said composition contains (i) an alkylpolyglycoside surfactant composition having an HLB in the range of about 10 to about 16 and in which the alkyl group contains from about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms, said alkylpolyglycoside surfactant composition comprising a mixture of (a) an alkylpolyglycoside component having a non-Flory distribution of glycosides containing degrees of polymerization of 2 and higher in progressively decreasing amounts, in which the amount by weight of polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 2, or mixtures thereof with a polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 3 predominate, and having an average degree of polymerization of about 1.8 to about 3, and (b) at least one other glycoside component having an average alkyl chain length less than the average alkyl chain length of component (a); and wherein the alkylpolyglycoside component (a) is an at least binary component and the glycoside component (b) is an alkylpolyglycoside at least binary component and each of the binary components (a) and (b) is present in the mixture in relation to the average carbon chain length in an amount to provide the alkylpolyglycoside surfactant composition with an average carbon chain length of about 9 to about 14 and an HLB in the range of about 10 to about 16; and (ii) at least one adjuvant selected from the group consisting of a co-surfactant; a conditioning agent; a hydrotrope; a solvent; a filler; a coloring agent; a dye; a brightening agent; a fragrance, a preservative; a consistency regulator; a polishing agent; a humectant; a flavoring oil and a sweetener.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 290 words

A personal care composition selected from the group consisting of a shampoo, a soap, a facial cleanser, a foam bath, a hair conditioner, a toothpaste, a mouthwash and an antiperspirant wherein said composition contains (i) an alkylpolyglycoside surfactant composition having an HLB in the range of about 10 to about 16 and in which the alkyl group contains from about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms, said alkylpolyglycoside surfactant composition comprising a mixture of (a) an alkylpolyglycoside component having a non-Flory distribution of glycosides containing degrees of polymerization of 2 and higher in progressively decreasing amounts, in which the amount by weight of polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 2, or mixtures thereof with a polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 3 predominate, and having an average degree of polymerization of about 1.8 to about 3, and (b) at least one other glycoside component having an average alkyl chain length less than the average alkyl chain length of component (a); and wherein the alkylpolyglycoside component (a) is an at least binary component and the glycoside component (b) is an alkylpolyglycoside at least binary component and each of the binary components (a) and (b) is present in the mixture in relation to the average carbon chain length in an amount to provide the alkylpolyglycoside surfactant composition with an average carbon chain length of about 9 to about 14 and an HLB in the range of about 10 to about 16; and (ii) at least one adjuvant selected from the group consisting of a co-surfactant; a conditioning agent; a hydrotrope; a solvent; a filler; a coloring agent; a dye; a brightening agent; a fragrance, a preservative; a consistency regulator; a polishing agent; a humectant; a flavoring oil and a sweetener.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 17 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the personal care composition is a shampoo.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 17 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the personal care composition is a soap.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 17 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the personal care composition is a lotion.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 17 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the personal care composition is a cream.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 22 words

A personal care composition containing the surfactant composition defined in claim 1 and at least one adjuvant suitable for personal care formulations.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 105 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3, in which the average chain length of the alkylpolyglycoside surfactant composition is above 9 and below about 12 and component (a) is a mixture of a C 12 alkylpolyglycoside, a C 14 alkylpolyglycoside and a C 16 alkylpolyglycoside and component (b) is a binary mixture of a C 8 alkylpolyglycoside and a C 10 alkylpolyglycoside in which the ratio by weight of the C 8 and C 10 alkylpolyglycoside component (b) to the mixture of the C 12 , C 14 , and C 16 , alkylpolyglycoside component (a) is above about 1.25:1 to about 2:1.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 17 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 9 wherein the personal care composition is a shampoo.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 17 words

A personal care shampoo composition as defined in claim 10 and further containing an anionic co-surfactant adjuvant.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 36 words

A personal care shampoo as defined in claim 11 in which said anionic co-surfactant adjuvant is an ethoxylated or unethoxylated alkyl sulfate in which the alkyl group has from about 10 to about 18 carbon atoms.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 20 words

A personal care shampoo as defined in claim 12 wherein said anionic co-surfactant adjuvant is sodium or ammonium laureth sulfate.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 23 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the personal care composition is a liquid soap for application to human skin.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 16 words

A personal care liquid soap as defined in claim 14 and further containing an anionic co-surfactant.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 17 words

A personal care liquid soap as defined in claim 15 and further containing an antimicrobial agent adjuvant.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 18 words

A personal care liquid soap as defined in claim 14 wherein said anionic co-surfactant is sodium lauryl sulfate.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 18 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the personal care composition is a facial cleanser.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 17 words

A personal care facial cleanser as defined in claim 18 and further containing an anionic co-surfactant adjuvant.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 19 words

A personal care facial cleanser as defined in claim 19 in which said anionic co-surfactant is disodium laureth sulfosuccinate.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 19 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the personal care composition is a foam bath composition.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 18 words

A personal care foam bath composition as defined in claim 21 and further containing an anionic co-surfactant adjuvant.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 20 words

A personal care foam bath composition as defined in claim 22 in which said anionic co-surfactant is sodium laureth sulfate.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 17 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the personal care composition is a toothpaste.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 17 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the personal care composition is a mouthwash.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 17 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the personal care composition is an antiperspirant.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 19 words

A personal care composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the personal care composition is a bar of soap.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 18 words

A personal care bar of soap as defined in claim 27 and further containing an acyl isethionate co-surfactant.

Claim 31

Independent Claim 220 words

A method of preparing a personal care composition selected from the group consisting of a shampoo, a soap, a foam bath, a hair conditioner, a toothpaste, a mouthwash and an antiperspirant, comprising adding to ingredients of a personal care composition a surfactant effective amount of the alkylpolyglycoside surfactant composition comprising a mixture of (a) an alkylpolyglycoside component having a non-Flory distribution of glycosides containing degrees of polymerization of 2 and higher in progressively decreasing amounts, in which the amount by weight of polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 2, or mixtures thereof with a polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 3, predominate and having an average degree of polymerization of about 1.8 to about 3, and (b) at least one other glycoside component having an average alkyl chain length less than the average alkyl chain length of component (a); and wherein the alkylpolyglycoside component (a) is an at least binary component and the glycoside component (b) is an alkylpolyglycoside at least binary component and each of the binary components (a) and (b) is present in the mixture in relation to the average carbon chain length in an amount to provide the alkylpolglycoside surfactant composition with an average carbon chain length of about 9 to about 14 and an HLB in the range of about 10 to about 16.

Claim 32

Independent Claim 220 words

A method of preparing a personal care composition selected from the group consisting of a shampoo, a soap, a foam bath, a hair conditioner, a toothpaste, a mouthwash and an antiperspirant, comprising adding to ingredients of a personal care composition a surfactant effective amount of the alkylpolyglycoside surfactant composition comprising a mixture of (a) an alkylpolyglycoside component having a non-Flory distribution of glycosides containing degrees of polymerization of 2 and higher in progressively decreasing amounts, in which the amount by weight of polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 2, or mixtures thereof with a polyglycoside having a degree of polymerization of 3, predominate and having an average degree of polymerization of about 1.8 to about 3, and (b) at least one other glycoside component having an average alkyl chain length less than the average alkyl chain length of component (a); and wherein the alkylpolyglycoside component (a) is an at least binary component and the glycoside component (b) is an alkylpolyglycoside at least binary component and each of the binary components (a) and (b) is present in the mixture in relation to the average carbon chain length in an amount to provide the alkylpolglycoside surfactant composition with an average carbon chain length of about 9 to about 14 and an HLB in the range of about 10 to about 16.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 37 words

A method as defined in claim 29 wherein said personal care composition is selected from the group consisting of a shampoo, a soap, a facial cleanser, a foam bath, a toothpaste, a mouthwash and an antiperspirant composition.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 24 words

An alkylpolyglycoside composition as defined in claim 2 wherein the average alkyl chain length of the composition is above 9 up to about 12.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 22 words

An alkylpolyglycoside composition as defined in claim 2 in which the HLB is in the range of about 11 to about 14.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 46 words

An alkylpolyglycoside composition as defined in claim 2 in which the average alkyl chain length of the composition is above about 9 and below about 12, and component (a) is a mixture of a C 12 alkylpolyglycoside, a C 14 alkylpolyglycoside and a C 16 alkylpolyglycoside.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 43 words

A alkylpolyglycoside composition as defined in claim 2 in which the average alkyl chain length of the composition is above about 9 and below about 12 and component (b) is a binary mixture of a C 8 alkylpolyglycoside and a C 10 alkylpolyglycoside.

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 30 words

An alkylpolyglycoside composition as defined in claim 34 in which component (a) is a mixture of a C 12 a alkylpolyglycoside, a C 14 alkylpolyglycoside and a C 16 alkylpolyglycoside.

Claim 39

Dependent Claim 48 words

An alkylpolyglycoside composition as defined in claim 35 in which the ratio by weight of the mixture of C 8 and C 10 alkylpolyglycoside component (b) to the mixture of C 12 , C 14 and C 16 alkylpolyglycoside component (a) is from about 1:1 to about 10:1.

Claim 40

Dependent Claim 22 words

An alkylpolyglycoside composition as defined in claim 36 in which the ratio of (b) to (a) is about 1:1 to about 4:1.

Claim 41

Dependent Claim 22 words

An alkylpolyglycoside composition as defined in claim 37 in which the ratio of (b) to (a) is about 1.7:1 to about 2:1.

Claim 42

Dependent Claim 25 words

An alkylpolyglycoside composition as defined in claim 2 wherein each of component (a) and component (b) fall within the trapezoid area ABCDE of FIG. 4.

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3.5 Years (Year 4)	1998-09-11	1999-03-13	1999-09-12	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
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Preparation of alkylpolyglycosides

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