Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Kim W. Zerby
  • Patent number: 6818610
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-wrinkle fabric treatment compositions comprising: a) from about 0.01% to about 20% by weight, of a cationic silicone polymer or copolymer having the formula: [CAP]—Zm—[CAP]  wherein each Z unit comprises at least one secondary, tertiary, or quaternary amino moiety, or mixtures thereof; [CAP] is a backbone termination or truncation unit; m is from 1 to 50. b) from about 1% to about 30% by weight, of a scavenger effective in scavenging compounds comprising an anionic unit; and c) the balance a carrier system. In addition, the present invention relates to fabric rinse additive compositions comprising: a) from about 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Shulin Larry Zhang, Janet Sue Littig, Arturo Luis Casado-Dominguez
  • Patent number: 6818607
    Abstract: Formulation components such as bleach boosting compounds selected from the group consisting of bleach boosters comprising quaternary imine cations, zwitterions, polyions having a net charge of from about +3 to about −3 and mixtures thereof, bleaching species comprising oxaziridinium cations, zwitterions, polyions having a net charge of from about +3 to about −3 and mixtures thereof, are disclosed. The bleach boosting compounds increase bleaching effectiveness even in lower temperature solutions and provides improved stability toward unwanted boosting compound decomposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Richard Dykstra, Gregory Scot Miracle
  • Patent number: 6814519
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions, pads, wipes, and implements provide effective cleaning of hard surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nicola John Policicchio, Preston James Rhamy, Michael William Dusing, Kenneth William Willman, Rhonda Jean Jackson
  • Patent number: 6811811
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and/or systems for applying treatment fluid to a plurality of fabric articles in a fabric treatment apparatus. The present invention is also directed to an apparatus capable of carrying out such methods and/or systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paul Amaat Raymond Gerald France, Linda Carol McWilliams, Thomas Brian Norris, Michael Jason Ullom
  • Patent number: 6806246
    Abstract: The present invention relates to bleach activator particles that are useful in compositions such as detergent compositions. The present invention also encompasses detergent compositions containing such particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Karl Matthew Preissner, Angelica Damaris Brown
  • Patent number: 6803355
    Abstract: Detergent compositions are formulated with a mixture of hydrophobically modified cellulose polymers or oligomers and cyclic amine based polymers or oligomers. The cellulose/amine mixture maintains the integrity and appearance of fabrics laundered in the compositions. Dye maintenance and anti-pilling benefits are provided. The compositions are provided in containers which alert the user of the benefits provided by the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Jennifer Leupin Moe, William Conrad Wertz
  • Patent number: 6803034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and methods for odor and fungal control in ballistic fabrics and other protective garments. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric or react negatively with the ballistic fabric or other protective gear. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray containers. The cyclodextrin/surfactant combination, either alone, or in combination with the other ingredients, provides improved antimicrobial and antifungal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dean Larry DuVal, Kofi Ofosu-Asante, Michael Joseph Orr
  • Patent number: 6797686
    Abstract: Coated solid bodies comprising a core of an active composition and having a water-soluble or dispersible micro-porous or net-coating. The coating improves the mechanical characteristics of the solid body and allows for good dissolution. The coated solid bodies preferably take the form of detergent tablets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Angelina Rena Romero, Lionel Bernard Michel Genix, Christian Gossens
  • Patent number: 6793685
    Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and processes for removing particulate soil from fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: PRocter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Anna Vadimovna Noyes, Arseni V. Radomyselski, John Cort Severns, Paul Amaat France
  • Patent number: 6794355
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric enhancement compositions which provide reduced fabric abrasion damage. The compositions of the present invention comprise: a) one or more fabric abrasion polymers, said polymers comprising the following units: i) at least one monomeric unit comprising an amide moiety; ii) at least one monomeric unit comprising an N-oxide moiety; or iii) a polymer which contains at least one monomeric unit comprising an amide moiety and at least one monomeric unit comprising an N-oxide moiety; and b) the balance carriers and fabric conditioning or fabric enhancement ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Serge Gabriel Pierre Roger Cauwberghs, Raphael Angeline Alfons Ceulemans, Neil James Gordon
  • Patent number: 6790815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a product of reaction between a primary and/or secondary amine and one or more active ingredients. By the present invention, there is provided a release of the active component over a longer period of time than by the use of the active itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Philippe Bettiol, Alfred Busch, Hugo Denutte, Christophe Laudamiel, Peter Marie Kamiel Perneel, Marie Montserrat Sanchez-Pena, Johan Smets
  • Patent number: 6790814
    Abstract: The present invention relates to particles that may be used to deliver materials, including but not limited to, laundry additives such as perfume materials; and detergent composition that contain such particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Edgar Manuel Marin, Jose Maria Velazquez, Jiten Odhavji Dihora, Roberto GarciaGonzalez, Gaurav Saini
  • Patent number: 6790818
    Abstract: The present invention provide a composition suitable for use as a foaming hand dishwashing composition comprising a hydrophobic polymer having molecular weight of at least 500 and comprising butylene oxide moieties with the proviso that the composition does not comprise greater than 5% by weight of the composition of builder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patrice Mark Luc Borgonjon, Baptiste Pommiers, Mark Robert Sivik, Jean-Francois Bodet
  • Patent number: 6774099
    Abstract: A hand dishwashing compositions comprising; a) about 0.1% to about 99.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey John Scheibel, Thomas Anthony Cripe, Kevin Lee Kott, Daniel Stedman Connor, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent, Phillip Kyle Vinson, William Michael Scheper, Chandrika Kasturi
  • Patent number: 6770613
    Abstract: A process for making substantially anhydrous surfactant compositions which, at room temperature, are shear thinning non-Newtonian pastes with a yield point that allows them to be easily worked in commercial apparatus. The process employs hydrotropes, anionic surfactants and nonionic surfactants in a drying step to provide the pastes. The pastes are especially suitable for incorporation into anhydrous liquid detergent products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Yousef Georges Aouad, Christopher John Lienhart
  • Patent number: 6770609
    Abstract: Visible light reflecting particles comprise one or more detergent ingredients and a light reflecting component, which results in the particle having a specular visible light reflection which is greater in intensity than the specular visible light reflection of the ingredients per se. Preferably, the reflection is greater than the reflection of sodium citrate dihydrate, as defined herein. The reflecting particle preferably comprises the light reflecting component evenly applied on its surface. The particles are particularly suitable for incorporation into laundry or dish washing compositions, fabric conditioning compositions or hard-surface cleaning compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Christopher Andrew Morrison
  • Patent number: 6766552
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning implement comprising a handle and a removable cleaning pad. The cleaning pad is designed to provide multiple cleaning surfaces each of which contact the soiled surface during the cleaning operation. The cleaning pad also preferably has the ability to absorb at least about 10 g of water per g of pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nicola John Policicchio, Steven Allen Holt, Saeed Fereshtehkhou
  • Patent number: 6767507
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 0.5%, by weight of the composition, of an emulsion or dispersion comprising long lasting hydrophobic perfume to improve acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; water soluble anionic polymer to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is preferably essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Toan Trinh, Eva Schneiderman, Mark David Fritz, Jill Maureen Mattila, Robert Mermelstein, Pamela Ann Rockwell
  • Patent number: 6764986
    Abstract: There is provided a process for producing particles of amine reaction product by means of an acid carrier. Processed amine reaction products and finished compositions incorporating such processed product are also herein provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Alfred Busch, Johan Smets
  • Patent number: D498568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ben Colman, Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte, Johannes Lambertus Maria Mensink, Leonard Joseph Keller, Jr.