Patents Represented by Attorney Robert B. Aylor
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Patent number: 6479446Abstract: Compositions described herein are aqueous detergent compositions, preferably hard surface cleaning compositions, which contain a flexible lamellar sheet phase dispersed in the aqueous phase. The compositions are viscous, provide excellent soap scum and hard water properties and are easy to rinse. Such compositions are formulated by using an alkylaryl detergent composition in combination with an alcohol and/or cationic surfactant, together with a hydrotropic solvent, in an acidic system further optionally comprising a peroxide.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan Edward Sherry, Jeffrey Lawrence Flora, Jason Michael Knight, Zuchen Lin
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Patent number: 6296670Abstract: Rinsing dyed or white fabrics in a chelator-containing rinse bath restores color and brightness. Rinse added compositions comprising chelators such as diethylenetriaminepentaacetate or ethylenediamine disuccinate are used to restore the appearance of colored and white fabrics whose drab appearance has been caused by interactions with metal ions, especially copper and nickel. Compositions comprising the chelators in combination with fabric care auxiliaries such as fabric softeners, cellulase enzymes and chlorine scavengers are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1997Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Robert Rusche, Ellen Schmidt Baker, Axel Masschelein
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Patent number: 6146621Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition of, water-soluble cyclodextrin, from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of water-soluble metallic salt, from about 0% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, of solubilizing aid. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and contains less than about 5%, by weight of the composition of low molecular weight monohydric alcohols.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1999Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Jerome Paul Cappel, Philip Anthony Geis, Judith Ann Hollingshead, Mark Lee McCarty, Donald Marion Swartley, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Susan Schmaedecke Zwerdling
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Patent number: 6143707Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising blooming perfume composition containing blooming perfume ingredients selected from the group consisting of: ingredients having a boiling point of less than about 260.degree. C. and a ClogP of at least about 3, and wherein said perfume composition comprises at least 5 different blooming perfume ingredients, bleaching agent, builder and optionally, bleach catalysts. Preferred automatic dishwashing compositions further comprise amylase and/or protease enzymes.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Dennis Ray Bacon, Alex Haejoon Chung, Patricia Ann Blondin
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Patent number: 6077318Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume wherein the perfume preferably comprises ingredients having a Clog P of 3 or smaller. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition of, water-soluble cyclodextrin, from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of water-soluble metallic salt, from about 0% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, of solubilizing aid. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and contains less than about 5%, by weight of the composition of low molecular weight monohydric alcohols.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1997Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Jerome Paul Cappel, Philip Anthony Geis, Judith Ann Hollingshead, Mark Lee McCarty, Susan Schmaedecke Zwerdling
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Patent number: 6033679Abstract: 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 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin and an effective amount of at least one ingredient to improve the performance of the composition selected from the group consisting of: (1) cyclodextrin compatible surfactant; (2) cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial active; and (3) mixtures thereof. Hydrophilic perfume improves acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is 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. The cyclodextrin/surfactant combination, either alone, or in combination with the other ingredients, provides improved antimicrobial activity.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Toan Trinh, Daniel Scott Cobb, Eva Schneiderman, Ann Margaret Wolff, Erin Lynn Rosenbalm, Thomas Edward Ward, Alex Haejoon Chung, Steven Reece
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Patent number: 6025321Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a dryer-added fabric softener composition, after a normal wash process, said composition having optimal characteristics for providing good coverage of fabrics that are treated, and optionally comprising at least one fabric softener component, for imparting fabric appearance benefits. The invention comprises the softener compositions in packages in association with instructions for their use in the dryer to provide protection for the fabrics, especially color care. Dryer-added fabric softener compositions containing chlorine scavenger to protect colored fabrics from chlorine in the next wash cycle are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1999Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John William Smith, Alessandro Corona, III, Toan Trinh, Ronghui Wu, Ellen Schmidt Baker, Frederick Anthony Hartman, Janet Sue Littig
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Patent number: 6022845Abstract: The subject invention involves liquid fabric softener compositions for use in the rinse cycle of a laundering process, and concentrates of such compositions, the compositions and concentrates comprising: (a) from about 0.4% to about 24% cationic fabric softener; (b) from about 0.3% to about 10% hydrophobic perfume; (c) from about 0.4% to about 20% nonionic surfactant; (d) from 0% to about 3% water-soluble ionizable inorganic salt; (e) from about 60% to about 98.5% water; and (f) from 0% to about 10% other ingredients; the composition having a ratio of cationic softener to perfume of from about 1:3 to about 5:1, and a ratio of cationic softener to nonionic surfactant of from about 1:2 to about 4:1, the amount of cationic softener plus nonionic surfactant being from about 1% to about 30%; and the composition being a liquid aqueous phase with discrete hydrophobic particles dispersed substantially uniformly therein. The subject invention also involves processes for making such compositions and concentrates.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1998Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Ma. Cristina Avila-Garcia, Roberto Escobosa-Reinosa, Miriam Coria-Aguilar
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Patent number: 6020304Abstract: A liquid fabric softening composition comprising a) from 0.01% to 10% by weight of a fabric softener component; b) at least 0.001% of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of I) associative polymers having a hydrophilic backbone and at least two hydrophilic groups per molecule attached to the hydrophilic backbone; ii) cross-linked cationic polymers that are derivable from a water-soluble cationic ethylenically unsaturated monomer or blend of monomers which is cross-linked by 5 to 45 ppm of a cross-linking agent comprising polyethylenic functions; and iii) mixtures thereof; c) a component capable of sequestering metal ions and selected from the group consisting of: aminocarboxylic acids, organo aminophosphonic acids, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1999Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raphael Angeline Alfons Ceulemans, Franciscus Joseph Madeleine De Block, Bruno Albert Jean Hubesch
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Patent number: 6010993Abstract: Disinfecting compositions comprising a peroxygen bleach, glutaraldehyde, an antimicrobial essential oil and an amphoteric surfactant, preferably useful in combination with an amine oxide surfactant. The compositions are especially for cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nicoletta Romano, Marina Trani, Giovanni Minervini
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Patent number: 6008184Abstract: Liquid fabric softener compositions containing a combination of certain block copolymers and water soluble polymers to provide excellent storage stability and viscosity characteristics, especially at elevated temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Johan Gerwin Lodewijk Pluyter, Myriam Gerarda Eeckhout
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Patent number: 6008175Abstract: A method of cleaning carpets with a composition comprising a surfactant selected from amine oxides and acyl sarcosinates. The compositions are advantageous in that they do not leave a dulling film if not removed from the carpet after drying. Preferably, the compositions also contain a source of active oxygen for stain removal.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stefano Scialla, Floriana Raso, Lorena Silvaggi
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Patent number: 6003191Abstract: A cleaning implement comprising a handle and a removable cleaning pad. The cleaning pad exhibits the ability to initially delay absorption of cleaning fluid, soil and the like, but then absorb those materials after this initial delay.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1996Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan Edward Sherry, Steven Allen Holt, Larry Neil Mackey, Vernon Sanford Ping, III
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Patent number: 6001343Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing and wrinkle controlling composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces, especially fabrics. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin and an effective amount of at least one ingredient to improve the performance of the composition selected from the group consisting of: (1) cyclodextrin compatible surfactant; (2) cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial active; and (3) mixtures thereof. The composition also comprises a wrinkle control agent which is fabric lubricant, shape retention polymer, hydrophilic plasticizer, lithium salt, or mixtures thereof. Hydrophilic perfume improves acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Raymond Edward Bolich, Jr., Helen Bernardo Tordil, Robert Mermelstein, Marjorie Mossman Peffly, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Daniel Scott Cobb, Eva Schneiderman, Ann Margaret Wolff, Erin Lynn Rosenbalm, Thomas Edward Ward, Alex Haejoon Chung, Anthony James Burns, William Tucker Campbell, Alen David Streuther
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Patent number: 6001792Abstract: Compositions are disclosed based on maleic acid for removing lime scale. The compositions contain nonionic surfactant which improves the performance of the maleic acid in the presence of soap scum. The compositions are more effective than corresponding compositions containing saturated dicarboxylic acids, or other acids that have been previously been suggested for the same purpose.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1993Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Eddy Vos
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Patent number: 6001789Abstract: Toilet bowl detergent compositions, preferably blocks of the "in-tank" or "rim-block" types, contain from about 0.1% to about 10% of a blooming perfume composition comprising blooming perfume ingredients selected from the group consisting of: ingredients having a boiling point of less than about 260.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1998Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Dennis Ray Bacon, Alex Haejoon Chung, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Patricia Ann Blondin
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Patent number: 5997654Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed. Use of the compositions for disinfectancy/sanitization of produce and cleaning/disinfectancy/sanitization of non-food inantimate surfaces are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1995Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruce Prentiss Murch, Brian Joseph Roselle, Kyle David Jones, Keith Homer Baker, Thomas Edward Ward, Toan Trinh
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Patent number: 5997585Abstract: Liquid bleaching compositions are described which comprise hydrogen peroxide or a source thereof, as well as a bleach activator. The liquid bleach activator is hydrophobic, and the compositions are formulated as microemulsions of said bleach activator in a hydrophilic matrix comprising water and a surfactant system comprising an anionic and a nonionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stefano Scialla, Raffaele Scoccianti
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Patent number: 5997759Abstract: 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 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin and an effective amount of at least one ingredient to improve the performance of the composition selected from the group consisting of: (1) cyclodextrin compatible surfactant; (2) cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial active; and (3) mixtures thereof. Hydrophilic perfume improves acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is 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, preferably non-manually operated sprayers.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Anthony James Burns, William Tucker Campbell, Alen David Streutker, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Daniel Scott Cobb, Eva Schneiderman, Ann Margaret Wolff, Erin Lynn Rosenbalm, Thomas Edward Ward, Alex Haejoon Chung
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Patent number: 5990066Abstract: Liquid hard-surface cleaning compositions are disclosed which provide excellent gloss to the surfaces cleaned therewith. The compositions comprise a surfactant, a carboxylate-containing polymer, and a divalent counterion in a molar ratio of carboxylate-containing monomeric units in said polymer to said divalent counterion of from about 12:1 to 1:32.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Neil James Gordon, Vincent Reniers, Alan David Willey