Patents by Inventor Anil J. Gupte

Anil J. Gupte has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Device for releasing a volatile medium
    Patent number: 6613288
    Abstract: An apparatus for heating a volatile medium is provided. The apparatus of the invention includes a base and a rotatable lens positioned above the base. The rotatable lens rotates independently of the base in the direction of a light source. The lens is positioned such that a focal point of a lens is focused on the volatile medium. The heat generated by focusing the light in this manner vaporizes the volatile medium and releases the medium into the surrounding atmosphere in a continuous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Candle Corporation of America
    Inventor: Anil J. Gupte
  • Device for releasing a volatile medium
    Publication number: 20020098140
    Abstract: An apparatus for heating a volatile medium is provided. The apparatus of the invention includes a base and a rotatable lens positioned above the base. The rotatable lens rotates independently of the base in the direction of a light source. The lens is positioned such that a focal point of a lens is focused on the volatile medium. The heat generated by focusing the light in this manner vaporizes the volatile medium and releases the medium into the surrounding atmosphere in a continuous manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventor: Anil J. Gupte
  • Foaming cleansing products
    Patent number: 5635469
    Abstract: The present invention relates to foam producing products useful for personal cleansing. These products comprise a foamable liquid composition and a foam-producing foam dispenser. These products provide a stable homogeneous foam and good lathering and cleansing characteristics. These products are very mild to the skin and are useful for moisturizing the skin and for delivering a wide variety of active ingredients to the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy J. Fowler, Frederick W. Woodin, Jr., George E. Deckner, Anil J. Gupte, Tatsuya Taniguchi, Dimitris I. Collias
  • Suncare compositions
    Patent number: 5306485
    Abstract: Disclosed are sunscare compositions having enhanced substantivity, efficacy and the like for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Larry R. Robinson, Marie A. Rinaldi, Anil J. Gupte
  • Suncare compositions
    Patent number: 5207998
    Abstract: Disclosed are sunscare compositions having enhanced substantivity, efficacy and the like for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Larry R. Robinson, Marie A. Rinaldi, Anil J. Gupte
  • Dry aerosol foam
    Patent number: 4778674
    Abstract: A pressurized aerosol composition containing zeolite, surfactant, water and propellant in prescribed amounts and ratios which, upon discharge from an aerosol container, produces a characteristically dry foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Anil J. Gupte, Rodger E. Bogardus
  • Stabilized clear benzoyl peroxide compositions
    Patent number: 4609674
    Abstract: A stabilized clear benzoyl peroxide composition is provided comprising from about 0.1 to about 3.8% by weight anhydrous benzoyl peroxide in C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 triglycerides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventor: Anil J. Gupte
  • Crackling aerosol foam
    Patent number: 4574052
    Abstract: Aerosol foams producing a pronounced and prolonged auditory effect upon discharge from an aerosol container are provided by a foamable aerosol composition containing zeolite, surfactant, vehicle and liquified gas propellant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1986
    Assignee: Richardson-Vicks Inc.
    Inventors: Anil J. Gupte, Joyce M. Kendall