Patents Assigned to The Dial Corporation
  • RELEASING A CLEANING AGENT WITH AN ENCAPSULATION MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20150087575
    Abstract: Compositions and apparatus are provided for releasing a cleaning agent with an encapsulation material. An abrasive material and an encapsulation material are disposed within a cleaning product. The encapsulation material is configured to release contents in a cleaning event. A cleaning agent is sorbed by the encapsulation material and configured to be released from the encapsulation material during the event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: THE DIAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joan M. Bergstrom, Gregory A. Konishi, Travis T. Yarlagadda, Catherine Schmit
  • Reusable dryer products with end-of-life indicators and methods for fabriciating such reusable dryer products
    Patent number: 8987186
    Abstract: Dryer products for imparting desired properties onto fabric during multiple drying cycles in laundry dryers and methods for fabricating dryer products are provided herein. In one embodiment, a dryer product is provided for use during multiple drying cycles in a laundry dryer and includes a solid body comprising a polymeric material. The dryer product further includes an active compound in and/or on the solid body. The dryer product is configured to release the active compound during a selected number of drying cycles at a temperature of from about 40° C. to about 100° C. The solid body is configured to fray after the selected number of drying cycles to indicate end-of-life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Tasha Zander, Jeffrey Bankers
  • Combinations of herb extracts having synergistic antioxidant effect, and methods relating thereto
    Patent number: 8986748
    Abstract: The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb sophora and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of honeysuckle, kudzu, and licorice. Skin care preparations incorporating such herb extract mixtures, and their methods of preparation and use, are also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Haiyan Ge, Earl P. Seitz, Jr., Thomas Doering
  • CLEANING PRODUCT EXHIBITING INCREASED STABILITY WITH CRYSTALLINE PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20150060322
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided that exhibit increased stability with crystalline particles. A cleaning product includes a cleaning agent disposed within the cleaning product. The cleaning agent includes an oxidizing agent. Further, an alumina structuring agent disposed within the cleaning product includes crystalline particles having a crystallite size less than six nanometers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Konishi, Joan M. Bergstrom
  • SOFT SOLID ANTIPERSPIRANT DEODORANT COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20150044153
    Abstract: Antiperspirant deodorant compositions and method for making the same apparatus are provided. The antiperspirant deodorant composition includes structurants and an emulsifier wherein the structurants include microcrystalline wax and paraffin wax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Haiyan Ge, Amy Tsotsos
  • Consumer products comprising algae derived ingredients
    Patent number: 8927475
    Abstract: The present invention discloses bio-based consumer products formulated with at least one algae-derived ingredient that is either directly obtained from algae colonies or derived through standard synthetic organic transformations starting from bioorganic substances of algae origin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Mengtao Pete He, Paul A. Pappalardo, Richard F. Theiler
  • Plug valve with bowing rigid arms
    Patent number: 8875739
    Abstract: A movable valve for a valve assembly is described. The present valve comprises a plug attached to an immovable mounting flange by at least two non-resilient spider-like legs comprising first and second rigid leg segments that meet at hinging apexes positioned higher than the plug. The plug resists vertical displacement by virtue of the stiff leg segments having appropriately configured curvature and length. Actuation of the valve is through vertical displacement of the plug against the biasing forces, wherein displacement of the plug causes bowing of the legs without any stretching or change in the length of the leg segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventor: Gregory Schriner
  • REUSABLE DRYER PRODUCTS WITH END-OF-LIFE INDICATORS AND METHODS FOR FABRICIATING SUCH REUSABLE DRYER PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20140274869
    Abstract: Dryer products for imparting desired properties onto fabric during multiple drying cycles in laundry dryers and methods for fabricating dryer products are provided herein. In one embodiment, a dryer product is provided for use during multiple drying cycles in a laundry dryer and includes a solid body comprising a polymeric material. The dryer product further includes an active compound in and/or on the solid body. The dryer product is configured to release the active compound during a selected number of drying cycles at a temperature of from about 40° C. to about 100° C. The solid body is configured to fray after the selected number of drying cycles to indicate end-of-life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Tasha Zander, Jeffrey Bankers
  • Detergent compositions dispersed in personal care products comprising a sorbent carrier
    Patent number: 8790670
    Abstract: Detergent compositions and detergent compositions dispersed in personal care products are provided herein. In one embodiment, a detergent composition is provided and comprises a sorbent carrier. The detergent composition also includes a sorbed component including an acid and a surfactant. The sorbed component is sorbed by the sorbent carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Travis T. Yarlagadda, Sarah Moore, Tasha Zander, Elizabeth Nofen, Saiid Mohammed, Gerald Decker, Matthew Romaine, Chris Proulx, Chelsea Stanton
  • SILICONE-FREE ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SILICONE-FREE ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20140199252
    Abstract: Silicone-free antiperspirant compositions and methods for fabricating silicone-free antiperspirant compositions are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant composition includes an active antiperspirant compound, stearyl alcohol, a C14-C16 fatty alcohol, and a carrier fluid. The carrier fluid is composed of a first volatile hydrocarbon component selected from a C12-C14 hydrocarbon, a second volatile hydrocarbon selected from a C13-C16 hydrocarbon, and at least one non-volatile hydrocarbon component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Travis T. Yarlagadda, Haley Austin
  • ACTIVATING A VOLATILE RESERVOIR USING A LATERAL FORCE
    Publication number: 20140183273
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for activating a volatile reservoir using a lateral force. The apparatus includes a container assembly that includes a volatile reservoir sealed to prevent an escape of a volatile where a seal of the volatile reservoir is at least in part formed with an internal barrier. The container assembly has an opening shaped to receive a puncturing end of a wicking assembly. The internal barrier is positioned to break under a lateral force resulting from insertion of the puncturing end of the wicking assembly into the container assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Hafer, James Clark, Matthew Freeborn
  • LAUNDRY DETERGENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING LAUNDRY DETERGENTS CONTAINING METHYL ESTER ETHOXYLATES
    Publication number: 20140187466
    Abstract: Laundry detergents, aqueous liquid laundry detergents, and methods for making laundry detergents are provided herein. In one embodiment, a laundry detergent includes an anionic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant including a methyl ester ethoxylate stable in an alkaline environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: THE DIAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bin Lin, Pamela Lam, Martina Spinatsch Kaiser
  • DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS DISPERSED IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS COMPRISING A SORBENT CARRIER
    Publication number: 20140186412
    Abstract: Detergent compositions and detergent compositions dispersed in personal care products are provided herein. In one embodiment, a detergent composition is provided and comprises a sorbent carrier. The detergent composition also includes a sorbed component including an acid and a surfactant. The sorbed component is sorbed by the sorbent carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Travis T. Yarlagadda, Sarah Moore, Tasha Zander, Elizabeth Nofen, Saiid Mohammed, Gerald Decker, Matthew Romaine, Chris Proulx, Chelsea Stanton
  • CONTROLLING A RELEASE OF A CLEANING AGENT WITH SILICA PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20140187464
    Abstract: Compositions and apparatus are provided for controlling a release of a cleaning agent with silica particles. Silica particles disposed within the gel composition and are configured to at least partially dissolve in an alkaline environment. Further, an active cleaning agent sorbed by the silica particles is configured to be released from the silica particles upon partial dissolution of the silica particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Tasha Zander, Travis T. Yarlagadda
  • SUNSCREEN WITH COOLING AGENT
    Publication number: 20140161846
    Abstract: A sunscreen formulation and methods for making the same include a sunscreen compound into which is added a cooling agent. The cooling agent will produce a cooling or cooling sensation when experienced by a user of the sunscreen. A controlled release mechanism is used to delay activation of the cooling agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Luciow, Travis T. Yarlagadda
  • CONTROLLING A RELEASE OF AIRBORNE CHEMICALS
    Publication number: 20140158788
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling a release of airborne chemicals. The apparatus includes a wall thickness between an inside surface and an outside surface, and the inside surface is shaped to connect to a chemical source covering that releases an airborne chemical from a chemical source. The wall thickness also has multiple openings connecting the inside surface to the outside surface, and the openings occupy fifteen percent to forty five percent of the outside surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Tyler R. Mikkelsen, Kevin Hafer, James Clark
  • CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING SOAP FLAKES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140162925
    Abstract: Cleansing compositions, products, and methods for making cleansing products are provided herein. In one example, a cleansing composition comprises a liquid detergent or cleanser. Soap flakes are dispersed in the liquid detergent or cleanser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Tasha Zander, Bin Lin
  • SKIN CARE COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SORBED COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20140134122
    Abstract: Skin care compositions, antiperspirant compositions and methods for making such compositions are provided herein. In one embodiment, an antiperspirant composition includes an active antiperspirant compound. A sorbent is dispersed throughout the composition. The composition further includes a hair growth inhibiting agent sorbed by the sorbent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Danielle Lipski, Travis T. Yarlagadda
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D714650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Kacie Bruscha, Amy Rhodes, Brent Lindberg, Wade K. Fournier, Jr.
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D725477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Hagins Fugate, Mark Zerba, Mara Michaels, J. Tirso Olivares