Patents Assigned to Procter & Gamble Company, The
  • Keratin dyeing compounds, keratin dyeing compositions containing them, and use thereof
    Patent number: 7351266
    Abstract: Tricyclic 5-6-5 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds having two heteroatoms. Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more tricyclic 5-6-5 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds having two heteroatoms. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Mu'Ill Lim, John Michael Gardlik, Stevan David Jones, Bryan Patrick Murphy, Charles Wayne Rees
  • Child's aromatherapy cleaning implement
    Patent number: 7350256
    Abstract: A disposable child sized cleaning implement is provided. The disposable child sized cleaning implement is releasably carrying a personal care composition which comprises an aromatherapy adjuvant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Joyce Marie Benjamin, Michael Wayne Mason, Jenna Mason
  • Dishwashing method
    Publication number: 20080076693
    Abstract: A multi-compartment pouch having a particulate dishwashing product final bulk density is preferably at least about 0.6 g/cc, the builder not containing a phosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Kinloch, Simon Greener, Kenton Lynde
  • High efficacy antiperspirant stick containing low levels of non-volatile organic
    Patent number: 7347989
    Abstract: An antiperspirant stick product comprising from about 5% to about 35% by weight of an antiperspirant active; from about 5% to about 35% by weight of a structurant, from about 20% to about 80% by weight of a volatile fluid; 10% or less by weight of a non-volatile organic fluid; free of non-volatile silicone fluids, wherein, the stick has a hardness of at least about 600 gram·force and an adhesion value of at least 33%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David William Walling, Phi Van Chu
  • Methods of cleansing skin or hair with cleansing articles
    Patent number: 7348018
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable, personal cleansing articles useful for cleansing the skin or hair. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water and then rubbing the article against the skin or hair. The article comprises a water insoluble substrate having a cleansing surface that contains apertures of a certain size and frequency, and a lathering surfactant releasably associated with the substrate. Preferably, the articles of the present invention further comprise a conditioning component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David M. McAtee, Erik J. Hasenoehrl
  • Liquid hard surface cleaning composition
    Publication number: 20080066788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of cleaning a hard surface, said process comprising the step of applying a liquid hard surface cleaner composition onto said hard surface in the form of a spray, wherein said composition comprises a hydrophobically modified nonionic polyol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Fabienne Riou
  • Systems and devices for emitting volatile compositions
    Publication number: 20080069725
    Abstract: Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is supported on an electrical outlet by a plug at least indirectly joined to the housing. The device contains a first volatile composition and a second volatile composition. The first volatile composition is emitted in an alternating period relative to said second volatile composition. In one embodiment of the method, the volatile compositions are alternately emitted during periods that are greater than 15 minutes and less than 2 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank Kvietok, Eileen St. Pierre
  • Bottle transition piece
    Patent number: D564874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Raphael Louis Mangin, Guy Hubert Stephane Sylvain Culeron
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D564893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Edward Adamson, Thomas Leonard Cotton
  • Pouch with cleaning compositions
    Patent number: D564899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Paul Andrew Hardy
  • Box for cosmetics
    Patent number: D564901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Henry Young Chin, Niklas Gustavsson, Michael Remus, Martin Zethoff
  • Box for cosmetics
    Patent number: D564902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Henry Young Chin, Niklas Gustavsson, Michael Remus, Martin Zethoff
  • Shade for decorative luminary
    Patent number: D565239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: Shane Edwin Meeker, Philip Edwin Hague, Jason Craig Campbell
  • Container for a candle
    Patent number: D565241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Anthony Horenziak, Matthew Davis Bantly, Demetrius Michael Romanos, Tony Christopher Siebel
  • Pouch with cleaning composition
    Patent number: D565243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank William Denome, Dennis Allen Beckholt
  • Pouch with cleaning composition
    Patent number: D565244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Keara Elyse Schwartz, Ryan Patrick Dullea
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D565414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christopher Eugene Bates, Susie Marie Seum
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D565420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Edward Adamson, Thomas Leonard Cotton
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D565424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Minami Moriya
  • Luminary
    Patent number: D565783
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: Shane Edwin Meeker, Philip Edwin Hague, Jason Craig Campbell