Patents Assigned to The Procter & Gamble Co.
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Patent number: 6706256Abstract: An oral care composition comprising: (i) an effective amount of a antibacterial seed or pulp extract from the Citrus plant family; the Vitis plant family; and mixtures thereof; (ii) an oral care active selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus agents; anti-plaque agents; fluoride ion source; desensitizing agents; oral malodor control agents; H2 antagonists; and mixtures thereof; and (iii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventor: Thomas Mark Lawlor
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Publication number: 20040048763Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Daryle Hadley Busch, Simon Robert Collinson, Timothy Jay Hubin, Christopher Mark Perkins, Regine Labeque, Barbara Kay Williams, James Pyott Johnston, David Jonathan Kitko, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent, George Douglas Hiler
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Patent number: 6702999Abstract: Disclosed are stable oral care compositions, preferably confectionery compositions, which provide enhanced oral malodour benefits combined with one or more additional oral care benefits, wherein the compositions comprise: (i) a polyphosphate material with an average anion chain length of 3 or greater; (ii) greater than about 10 ppm of a first metal cation selected from the metals of groups 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16 of the periodic table; (iii) greater than about 10 ppm of a second metal cation selected from the metals of groups 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16 of the periodic table; and (iv) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the molar ratio of polyphosphate anion to the total level of first and second metal cation combined is in the range of from about 10:1 to about 1:1 and wherein the molar ratio of the first metal cation to the second metal cation is in the range of from about 50:1 to about 1:50.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventor: Thomas Mark Lawlor
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Patent number: 6703065Abstract: Disclosed is a potato mash and the method for making the same. The potato mash can be used to produce food products such as mashed potatoes, potato patties, potato pancakes, and potato snacks. The potato mash can also be used to form dehydrated potato products such as flakes, flanules, granules, agglomerates, sheets, pieces, bits, flour, and particulates. The dehydrated potato products are suitable for use in a wide variety of food products, such as mashed potatoes, potato patties, potato pancakes, potato snacks, breads, gravies, and sauces. The food products made from the mash and/or from the dehydrated products produced therefrom have improved potato flavor and improved texture. Especially preferred is an improved fabricated chip.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Maria Dolores Martinez-Serna Villagran, Jianjun Li, David Kee Yang, David Shang-Jie Chang, Joel Franklin Evans
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Patent number: 6703000Abstract: A confectionery composition comprising: (i) an effective amount of a natural plant extract selected from tea, gold thread, honeysuckle, magnolia extracts and mixtures thereof; (ii) an oral care active selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus agents; anti-plaque agents; fluoride ion source; desensitising agents; oral malodour control agents; H2 antagonists; and mixtures thereof; (iii) less than about 10% water; and (iv) a suitable confectionery carrier material.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Ji Ning, Thomas Mark Lawlor, Zhu Long
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Publication number: 20040038843Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Daryle Hadley Busch, Simon Robert Collinson, Timothy Jay Hubin, Christopher Mark Perkins, Regine NMN. Labeque, Barbara Kay Williams, James Pyott Johnston, David Jonathan Kitko, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent
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Patent number: 6696095Abstract: A method for preparing dehydrated fruits, vegetables and tubers, particularly potato products. The steps of the method include: boiling the whole raw edible product or slices or pieces of the raw edible product for a time sufficient to partially cook the starch and soften the tissue of the edible product; comminuting the cooked product; and drying the comminuted product.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2000Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Maria Dolores Martinez-Serna Villagren, Joan Carol Wooten, Eileen Marie Boyle, Jianjun Li, Donald Ray Patton, Srinivas Achanta
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Publication number: 20040029760Abstract: A laundry additive composition comprising one or more perfume components in slow release form and wherein the release kinetics are controlled so as to provide a fabric delivery index of at least 0.3.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Fabrizio Meli, Ricardo Garcia de Alba, Jose Maria Velazquez
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Publication number: 20040029882Abstract: Compounds of the following formula: 1Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Benoit Ledoussal, Xiufeng Eric Hu, Ji-In Kim Almstead, Jeffrey Lyle Gray
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Publication number: 20040023830Abstract: Liquid fabric softening compositions generally comprise: (a) a fabric softening active system comprising at least two fabric softening actives, preferably cationic fabric softening actives, each having a recrystallization onset temperature; wherein the recrystrallization onset temperature of a first fabric softening active is at least about 5° C., preferably at least about 10° C., more preferably at least about 15° C., and even more preferably at least about 20° C., below the recrystallization onset temperature of a second fabric softening active; (b) liquid carrier, typically aqueous-based, to act as a continuous phase for the formation of a dispersion; and (c) optional ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventor: Gayle Marie Frankenbach
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Compositions comprising fabric softener actives having certain ratios of mono-tail to di-tail groups
Publication number: 20040023829Abstract: Optimal highly fluid fabric softener actives comprising an optimal ratio of mono-tail to di-tail species. Viscosity stable concentrated fabric softener compositions containing a fabric softener active system wherein the fabric softener active system comprises at least about 5% of an optimal highly-fluid fabric softener active such of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventor: Gayle Marie Frankenbach -
Publication number: 20040018951Abstract: This invention relates to organic catalysts comprising iminium or oxaziridinium moieties, cleaning compositions comprising such catalysts; and processes for making and suing such catalysts and cleaning products.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CoInventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, George Douglas Hiler, Susumu Murata, Rebecca Massey Grey
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Patent number: 6673384Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent for imparting creamy mouthfeel to foods and beverages. Said agent comprises a water-insoluble component and a water-soluble component. Said water-insoluble component has particles with a mean particle size diameter of from about 0.1 to about 3.0 microns and comprises: (a) from about 5 to about 70% of a microparticlulate component; (b) from about 0 to about 60% of fat/oil component; (c) from about 0 to about 5% of emulsifier component; (d) up to about 5% of a microcrystalline cellulose component. Said water-soluble component comprises: (a) from about 0.05 to about 40% of a thickener; (b) from about 0 to about 10% sodium caseinate; (c) from 0 to about 40% milk solids; and (d) from about 0 to about 4% processing aids. The creamy mouthfeel agent of the present invention comprises from about 0 to about 10% flavorants; said flavorants may be part of the water-insoluble components, the water-soluble components; or both.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, Glenn James Dria, Jeffrey Lee Butterbaugh, Leonard Edwin Small
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Publication number: 20030226223Abstract: An electric toothbrush having a particular assembly, bristle configuration, and drive mechanism is disclosed. The assembly, bristle configuration, and drive mechanism are such that operation of the brush is highly efficient and more economical than currently known toothbrushes. Specifically, an electric toothbrush is disclosed comprising a body, a head, and a neck extending therebetween. The head utilizes one of several unique and preferred arrangements of static and movable bristles. The static bristles at least partially surround the collection of movable bristles which are provided on a movable bristle carrier. A motor and drive train impart motion to the collection of movable bristles. Also disclosed is a toothbrush having a simplified and improved assembly. The toothbrush includes a unique assembly utilizing a one-piece housing in combination with a movable bristle carrier that is engaged on a brush head of the toothbrush, and a stationary brush head tip which is secured thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventor: John Geoffrey Chan
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Publication number: 20030227394Abstract: A sensor device and method of employment is provided. More specifically, a sensor device adapted to detect, identify and/or measure a chemical and/or physical characteristic upon placement of the device into an environment, especially a liquid medium for which monitoring is sought is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CoInventors: Timothy Michael Rothgeb, Kristina Marie Rohal Gansle, Jonathan Livingston Joyce, James Madison Jordan, Tedd Addison Rohwer, Randal Ray Lockhart, Christopher Lawrence Smith, Toan Trinh
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Publication number: 20030229224Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the production of purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters and the compositions derived from those processes. The purified, partially esterified polyol fatty acid polyesters of the present invention are particularly well suited for use in a variety of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications and comprise less than about 5% by dry weight of polyol; less than about 5 ppm of residual solvent; less than about 700 ppm of lower alky esters; less than about 5% by dry weight of a soap and free fatty acid mixture; and less than about 3% by dry weight of ash. The compositions have an acid value of less than about 6.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Jared John Schaefer, James Earl Trout
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Patent number: 6660166Abstract: Disclosed is a method of removing hormone(s) from a liquid, the method comprising contacting the liquid with a filter comprising activated carbon fibers. Also disclosed is an article of manufacture comprising (i) a filter comprising activated carbon fibers and (ii) instructions informing a user that the filter is capable of removing hormone(s) from I.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2000Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Mario Elmen Tremblay, Dimitris Ioannis Collias
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Publication number: 20030221267Abstract: An actuator assembly for an electric toothbrush is disclosed. The actuator assembly includes a positionable member accessible along the outer surface of the toothbrush body. The actuator assembly further includes a spring member retained within the interior of the toothbrush body which urges a cam member against the underside of the positionable member. The positionable member defines an aperture extending through its midsection within which is disposed a depressible member. The depressible member has an outer end which is also accessible along the outer surface of the toothbrush body. Upon pressing the depressible member, the cam member and spring are urged against an electrical circuit provided within the body of the toothbrush which is used to selectively operate a motor and drive mechanism to move one or more sets of bristles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventor: John G. Chan
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Publication number: 20030221983Abstract: An actuator assembly and packaging feature for an electric toothbrush is disclosed. The actuator assembly includes a positionable member accessible along the outer surface of the toothbrush body. The actuator assembly further includes a spring member retained within the interior of the toothbrush body which urges a cam member against the underside of the positionable member. The positionable member defines an aperture extending through its midsection within which is disposed a depressible member. The depressible member has an outer end which is also accessible along the outer surface of the toothbrush body. Upon pressing the depressible member, the cam member and spring are urged against an electrical circuit provided within the body of the toothbrush which is used to selectively operate a motor and drive mechanism to move one or more sets of bristles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventor: John G. Chan
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Publication number: 20030224960Abstract: Liquid pretreater compositions packaged in a spray-type dispenser are described, said compositions comprising a peroxygen bleach, a surfactant and a bleach activator. A process of cleaning fabrics with a liquid composition comprising a peroxygen bleach and a surfactant, said process comprising the steps of dispensing said composition from a spray-type dispenser onto a least a portion of said fabrics, allowing said composition to remain in contact with said fabrics and then washing said fabrics, is said to reduce the loss of tensile strength and/or the color damage in said fabrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Stefano Scialla, Gabriella Bertacchi