Patents by Inventor Daniel W. Smith

Daniel W. Smith 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).

  • Patent number: 8906843
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of fragrance precursor compounds comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, the fragrance precursor compounds being of the formula X—O—C(R)(R*)(OR**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is H or X; X—O representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a compound selected from the group consisting of surfactants, fabric softeners, softener precursor ester amines, softener precursor amido amines, hair conditioners, skin conditions, saccharides and polymers. In a second aspect it relates to a method of preparing such precursors. Further the invention relates to compositions, comprising the precursor of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Smith, Amjad Farooq, Donghui Wu, Marija Heibel, Karen Drehs
  • Patent number: 8901068
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of fragrance precursor compounds comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, the fragrance precursor compounds being of the formula X—O—C(R)(R*)(OR**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is H or X; X—O representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a compound selected from the group consisting of surfactants, fabric softeners, softener precursor ester amines, softener precursor amido amines, hair conditioners, skin conditions, saccharides and polymers. In a second aspect it relates to a method of preparing such precusors. Further the invention relates to compositions, comprising the precursor of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Smith, Amjad Farooq, Donghui Wu, Marija Heibel, Karen Drehs
  • Patent number: 8895495
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of fragrance precursor compounds comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, the fragrance precursor compounds being of the formula X—O—C(R)(R*)(OR**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is H or X; X—O representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a compound selected from the group consisting of surfactants, fabric softeners, softener precursor ester amines, softener precursor amido amines, hair conditioners, skin conditions, saccharides and polymers. In a second aspect it relates to a method of preparing such precusors. Further the invention relates to compositions, comprising the precursor of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Smith, Amjad Farooq, Donghui Wu, Marija Heibel, Karen Drehs
  • Patent number: 8895496
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of fragrance precursor compounds comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, the fragrance precursor compounds being of the formula X—O—C(R)(R*)(OR**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is H or X; X—O representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a compound selected from the group consisting of surfactants, fabric softeners, softener precursor ester amines, softener precursor amido amines, hair conditioners, skin conditions, saccharides and polymers. In a second aspect it relates to a method of preparing such precusors. Further the invention relates to compositions, comprising the precursor of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Smith, Amjad Farooq, Donghui Wu, Marija Heibel, Karen Drehs
  • Publication number: 20140270401
    Abstract: A system and method of verifying the identity of a user or registrant. The user or registrant provides identification information and registration information. The identification information may be a visual representation of an identifying item associated with location information. In some embodiments, the identification information may be a visual representation of a government issued identity. An identification module verifies the identification information and compares the verified identification information to the registration information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Donald E. Irwin, Nan K. Mckenzie, William A. Tartal, Victoria K. Stephen, Michael J. Amato, William G. Ackerman, Robert E. Dixon, Daniel W. Smith, Gregory Crabb
  • Publication number: 20140065081
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of fragrance precursor compounds comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, said fragrance precursor compounds being of the formula X—O—C(R)(R*)(OR**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is H or X; X—O representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a compound selected from the group consisting of surfactants, fabric softeners, softener precursor ester amines, softener precursor amido amines, hair conditioners, skin conditions, saccharides and polymers. In a second aspect it relates to a method of preparing such precursors. Further the invention relates to compositions, comprising the precursor of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Smith, Amjad Farooq, Donghui Wu, Marija Heibel, Karen Drehs
  • Publication number: 20140056825
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of fragrance precursor compounds comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, said fragrance precursor compounds being of the formula X—O—C(R)(R*)(OR**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is H or X; X—O representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a compound selected from the group consisting of surfactants, fabric softeners, softener precursor ester amines, softener precursor amido amines, hair conditioners, skin conditions, saccharides and polymers. In a second aspect it relates to a method of preparing such precusors. Further the invention relates to compositions, comprising the precursor of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Smith, Amjad Farooq, Donghui Wu, Marija Heibel, Karen Drehs
  • Publication number: 20140056826
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of fragrance precursor compounds comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, said fragrance precursor compounds being, of the formula X—O—C(R)(R*)(OR**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is H or X; X—O representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a compound selected from the group consisting of surfactants, fabric softeners, softener precursor ester amines, softener precursor amido amines, hair conditioners, skin conditions, saccharides and polymers. In a second aspect it relates to a method of preparing such precusors. Further the invention relates to compositions, comprising the precursor of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Smith, Amjad Farooq, Donghui Wu, Marija Heibel, Karen Drehs
  • Publication number: 20140023598
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of fragrance precursor compounds comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, said fragrance precursor compounds being of the formula X—O—C(R)(R*)(OR**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is H or X; X—O representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a compound selected from the group consisting of surfactants, fabric softeners, softener precursor ester amines, softener precursor amido amines, hair conditioners, skin conditions, saccharides and polymers. In a second aspect it relates to a method of preparing such precusors. Further the invention relates to compositions, comprising the precursor of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Smith, Amjad Farooq, Donghui Wu, Marija Heibel, Karen Drehs
  • Patent number: 8592361
    Abstract: A fragrance precursor compound comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, the fragrance precursor compounds being of the formula X—O—C(R)(R*)(R**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is O—H or O—X; O—X representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a material containing at least one hydroxyl group and having the following structure:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Smith, Amjad Farooq, Donghui Wu, Marija Heibel, Karen Drehs
  • Patent number: 8030268
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning composition that contains at least two surfactants selected from a cationic surfactant, a nonionic surfactants, a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate salt, a sulfated alcohol ethoxylate, an amine oxide, and an amphoteric surfactant; and a fragrance compound. The cleaning composition has composition has a Cup test value of at least about 70% of the standard reference formula and a QFR value of at least about 20%. Also disclosed are related methods of fragrance delivery including application and use of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Joan E. Gambogi, Daniel W. Smith, Gregory Szewczyk, Cynthia Murphy, Sharon Kennedy
  • Patent number: 7827650
    Abstract: An economical and disposable cleaning tool which may be prepared by a simplified manufacturing process involving a reduced number of steps. The cleaning tool includes a cleaning pad and a handle, the cleaning pad having a pocket for receiving the a handle. The cleaning pad may be provided with a top sheet and a fiber bundle. The top sheet is folded over and bonded to provide a cleaning portion and a back portion, and the fiber bundle is disposed on the cleaning portion. The cleaning portion and the back portion of the folded sheet are bonded together forming the pocket for a handle to be disposed therein. The handle may include a hinge to enable the handle to be repeatedly folded over for convenient storage or easily extended for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: First Quality Retail Services, LLC
    Inventors: Ruth Levy, Daniel W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080242578
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) an oil; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Sayed Ibrahim, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull
  • Publication number: 20080242571
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) a perfume oil comprising ingredients having a calculated Clog P of at least 3; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Riad A. Taha, Sayed Ibrahim, Patrick J. Getty, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Patent number: 7396804
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) a perfume oil comprising ingredients having a calculated Clog P of at least 3; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Riad A. Taha, Sayed Ibrahim, Patrick J. Getty, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Patent number: 7396805
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) a perfume oil comprising ingredients having a calculated C log P of at least 3; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Riad A. Taha, Sayed Ibrahim, Patrick J. Getty, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Patent number: 7393815
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) an oil; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Sayed Ibrahim, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull
  • Patent number: 7393816
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) an oil; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Sayed Ibrahim, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull
  • Patent number: 7279454
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) a perfume oil comprising ingredients having a calculated Clog P of at least 3; (c) an effective amount of an organic compound as herein described for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Riad A. Taha, Sayed Ibrahim, Patrick J. Getty, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull, Cynthia J. Mussinan, Lewis Michael Popplewell
  • Patent number: 7276472
    Abstract: An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) an oil, said oil being capable of providing a benefit-additive to a substrate upon contact therewith, said substrate being selected from the group consisting of fabrics, hard surfaces, hair and skin; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule, said compound being represented by the following structure: wherein R1 and R2 are each independently, H or are other structures as defined in the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Amjad Farooq, Sayed Ibrahim, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull