Patents Represented by Attorney Steven J. Goldstein

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  • Stable liquid laundry detergent/fabric conditioning composition
    Patent number: 4844821
    Abstract: Disclosed are stable liquid laundry detergent and liquid fabric softener compositions containing a Smectite-type clay fabric softener and an antisettling agent in a low water/polyol formulation and, optionally, a softness enhancing amount of a polymeric clay-flocculating agent. Also disclosed is a method for producing these compositions and a step-wise method of using them to obtain fabric softening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Mermelstein, Frederick A. Hartman
  • Hair care compositions
    Patent number: 4842850
    Abstract: Shampoo compositions which give both improved style retention and hair conditioning properties are disclosed herein. The compositions comprise from about 0.01% to about 10% of a rigid silicone polymer premixed with a concentrated alkyl glyceryl sulfonate paste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Hoang D. Vu
  • Antiperspirant creams
    Patent number: 4840789
    Abstract: Antiperspirant cream compositions, comprising:(a) from about 5% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil;(b) from about 5% to about 60% of a non-volatile liquid C.sub.12 -C.sub.25 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon emollient;(c) from about 2% to about 10% of a particulate thickening material; and(d) from about 15% to about 45% of a particulate antiperspirant active material,wherein the compositions have penetration force values of from about 150 grams to about 800 grams at 25.degree. C. and at 50% relative humidity. These compositions preferably contain a cosmetic powder material, at a level of from about 0.5% to about 20%. This invention also provides methods for making these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas V. Orr, Gerard B. Meyer
  • Aerosol antiperspirant compositions
    Patent number: 4840786
    Abstract: An aerosol antiperspirant composition comprising:(a) from about 2% to about 10% of a hydrophobic liquid;(b) from about 20% to about 95% of a propellant;(c) from about 2% to about 30% of an enhanced efficacy metallic antiperspirant material, containing at least about 30% of a high efficacy metallic species (by weight of all metallic species in said antiperspirant material);(d) from about 0.1% to about 3.0% of a hydrophobically-treated hectorite clay;(e) from about 0.1% to about 3% of a hydrophobically treated bentonite clay; and(f) from about 0.01% to about 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Philip S. Johnson, Theresa A. Bakken
  • Hair styling mousse
    Patent number: 4834968
    Abstract: Aqueous aerosol mousse compositions are disclosed which contain a silicone material dissolved in the aerosol propellant phase. Such compositions are not only easily processed but also provide for better dry combing than is obtainable if the silicone material is dispersed in the aqueous phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventor: Raymond E. Bolich, Jr.
  • Shampoo compositions comprising water-insoluble particulate anti-inflammatory agents
    Patent number: 4835148
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shampoo compositions comprising at least about 0.1% of a water insoluble anti-inflammatory agent, from about 5% to about 40% of a synthetic surfactant and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Brian D. Barford, Andrew W. Fulmer, Gary L. Manring
  • Processes for purification of quaternary cationic surfactant materials and cosmetic compositions containing same
    Patent number: 4824602
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for purifying quaternary cationic surfactant materials and rendering said materials substantially free of ultraviolet absorbing impurities having a maximum absorption in the range of from about 260 nm to about 280 nm. This invention also relates compositions containing purified quaternary cationic surfactant materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Prem S. Juneja
  • Articles and methods for treating fabrics
    Patent number: 4824582
    Abstract: Disclosed are dryer-added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing alkyl amine-anionic surfactant ion-pair complexes as fabric conditioning agents. Optionally, these compositions can contain polymeric soil release agents and the fabric softeners. In the method aspect of the invention, damp fabrics are commingled with the conditioner active and optional components in an automatic laundry dryer and are provided with a soft, antistatic finish concurrently with the drying operation. The fabric conditioning agents herein are preferably employed in combination with a dispensing means adapted for use in an automatic dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Bala C. Nayar
  • Treatment of osteoporosis
    Patent number: 4822609
    Abstract: A method for treating or preventing osteoporosis is disclosed. Bone cells are synchronized during a bone cell activating period; bone resorption, which normally follows activation, is inhibited using a polyphosphonate; bone formation is allowed to occur in the rest period during which nutrient supplements may be administered to the patient. The method shortens the natural cycle time of bone formation/resorption, resulting in a faster bone build-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Lawrence Flora
  • Antiperspirant stick composition and process for preparing the same
    Patent number: 4822603
    Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions comprising:(a) from about 35% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil;(b) from about 1% to about 5% of a non-volatile emollient;(c) from about 2.5% to about 4% of a high melting point wax;(d) from about 10% to about 15% of a low melting point wax;(e) from about 0.2% to about 1.5% of a colloidal silica material;(f) from about 0.5% to about 4% of an inert spherical particulate material which is comprised of essentially spherical particles having a mean diameter of at least about 10 microns;(g) from about 2% to about 9% of a talcum material; and(h) from about 20% to about 33% of a particulate antiperspirant material;wherein the total level of talcum material and antiperspirant material is from about 25% to about 35%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Richard D. Farris, John P. Luebbe, Gerald J. Quinlivan
  • Cosmetic sticks
    Patent number: 4822602
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions in the form of solid sticks, especially deodorant sticks and antiperspirant sticks. The cosmetic stick compositions of the present invention comprise the essential components: (a) water-soluble active; (b) dimethicone copolyol; (c) volatile silicone oil; (d) propylene glycol; (e) C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 monohydric alcohol; (f) water; (g) solidifying agent; and (h) coupling agent. These compositions have excellent efficacy and cosmetic aesthetics.The present invention also relates to methods for treating or preventing malodor associated with human perspiration, especially underarm odor. The present invention further relates to methods for manufacturing cosmetic stick compositions of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Anthony D. Sabatelli
  • Antimicrobial agents and process for their manufacture
    Patent number: 4820698
    Abstract: Disclosed are tetraalkyl enthenylidenebisphosphonates and a method for their manufacture. These compounds are suitable for use as antimicrobial agents in combating a number of pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeasts, viruses, fungi and protozoa, when used together with a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. Also disclosed is a method for treating infectious diseases by administering a safe and effective amount of these tetraalkyl ethenylidenebisphosphonates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Charles R. Degenhardt, Duane L. Charbonneau
  • Deodorant gel stick
    Patent number: 4816261
    Abstract: Disclosed are deodorant gel stick compositions comprising from about 0.1 to about 10.0% of a deodorant active, from about 7% to about 35% of intermediate polarity emollients, from about 2% to about 8% of a benzylidene sorbitol, from about 7% to about 75% of a polar solvent, and from about 5% to about 40% of a coupling agent. These deodorant gel sticks provide very stable deodorant compositions with good efficacy as well as excellent cosmetics which are further characterized by their ease of manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John P. Luebbe, Paul R. Tanner, John D. Melanson, Jr.
  • Kit for use in the treatment of osteoporosis
    Patent number: 4812311
    Abstract: A kit for use in the treatment of osteoporosis is disclosed. The kit comprises a bone cell activating compound, a bone resorption inhibiting polyphosphonate, and a nutrient supplement or placebo, for sequential administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Vernon A. Uchtman
  • Treatment of osteoporosis
    Patent number: 4812304
    Abstract: A method for treating or preventing osteoporosis is disclosed. Bone cells are synchronized during a bone cell activating period; bone resorption, which normally follows activation, is inhibited using a polyphosphonate; bone formation is allowed to occur in the rest period during which nutrient supplements may be administered to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Colin Anderson, Lawrence Flora
  • Antiperspirant aerosol compositions
    Patent number: 4806338
    Abstract: Antiperspirant aerosol compositions comprising from about 1% to about 40% of a particulate antiperspirant material, from about 0.005% to about 6.0% of a functionalized siloxane and from about 60% to about 95% of an aerosol propellant. Preferably the functionalized siloxane is an amino-functional silicone. Also preferably, the compositions also contain a silicon gum material and a volatile silicone oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Scott E. Smith
  • Method for preparing biodegradable fabric softening compositions
    Patent number: 4789491
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing fabric softening compositions containing quarternized di-esters or di-isopropanol amines. When formulated using the disclosed procedure, including the use of narrowly-defined pH and temperature ranges, the resulting compositions are both biodegradable and storage stable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nienyuan J. Chang, Darlene R. Walley
  • Shelf-stable snack product
    Patent number: 4781938
    Abstract: Disclosed are ready-to-eat, crumb structured, baked snack food products that are shelf-stable and additionally provide the benefits of desirable moistness, chewiness, fast mouth dispersion upon eating, and reduced tackiness and gumminess. These products are characterized by a unique saccharide mixture which comprises mono-, di- and trisaccharides, a low level of tetra- and higher saccharides, and sucrose; a low moisture content characterized by a water activity from about 0.40 to about 0.75; and a starch component such that the saccharide to starch ratio of the product is from about 1:1 to about 4.5:1. Also disclosed are wet and dry prepared culinary mixes containing the same unique saccharide mixture from which these same baked snack products can be prepared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Phillip F. Pflaumer, James P. Smith
  • Antiperspirant gel stick
    Patent number: 4781917
    Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant gel stick compositions substantially free of unbound water comprising from about 5 to about 50% of a solubilized antiperspirant active, from about 7% to about 35% of intermediate polarity emollients, from about 1% to about 5% of a benzylidene sorbitol, from about 15% to about 75% of a polar solvent, from about 1% to about 20% of a coupling agent and from about 0.5% to about 10% of a bufferieng agent. These antiperspirant gel sticks provide very stable antiperspirant compositions with good efficacy as well as excellent cosmetic anesthetics which are further characterized by their ease of manufacture. Also disclosed is a method for the manufacture of these gel sticks as well as a method for treating or preventing perspiraton and malodor associated with human underarm perspiration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John P. Luebbe, Paul R. Tanner, Richard D. Farris
  • Detergent plus softener with imidazoline ingredient
    Patent number: 4770815
    Abstract: Disclosed are detergent compositions containing an imidazoline component. These detergent compositions provide excellent cleaning as well as fabric care benefits. The imidazoline component consists of particles having an average particle diameter of from about 20 to about 200 microns. These granular detergent compositions may optionally contain clay materials, detergent builders, chelating agents, and/or peroxygen bleaching agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ellen S. Baker, Roy C. Mast, Frederick A. Hartman, James R. Tucker