Patents by Inventor Dominick J. Valenti
Dominick J. Valenti 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).
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Publication number: 20150126717Abstract: This invention relates to bis-azo colorants for use as bluing agents, laundry care compositions comprising bis-azo colorants that may serve as bluing agents, processes for making such bluing agents and laundry care compositions and methods of using the same. The bluing agents are generally comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. These bluing agents are advantageous in providing a whitening effect to fabrics, while not building up over time and causing undesirable blue discoloration to the treated fabrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Robert L. Mahaffey, JR., Xiaoyong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Gregory Scot Miracle
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Patent number: 9018151Abstract: Novel compounds based on distyryl-biphenyl are provided. The compounds conform to the general structure The compounds are useful as optical brighteners. Compositions, such as laundry care compositions, containing such compounds are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Eduardo Torres, Robert L. Mahaffey, Dominick J. Valenti, Patrick D. Moore, Leland G. Close, Jr.
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Patent number: 8962815Abstract: This invention relates to bis-azo colorants for use as bluing agents, laundry care compositions comprising bis-azo colorants that may serve as bluing agents, processes for making such bluing agents and laundry care compositions and methods of using the same. The bluing agents are generally comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. These bluing agents are advantageous in providing a whitening effect to fabrics, while not building up over time and causing undesirable blue discoloration to the treated fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Robert L Mahaffey, Jr., Xiaoyong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J Valenti, Gregory Scot Miracle
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Publication number: 20140187463Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eugene Steven SADLOWSKI, Mark Robert SIVIK, Michael David CUMMINGS, Donna D'Angelo MORRALL, Kevin Lee KOTT, Keith Homer BAKER, Brian Joseph LOUGHNANE, Michael A. VALENTI, Laurent D. KEIKEN, Xiayong Michael HONG, Eduardo TORRES, Dominick J. VALENTI, Patrick D. MOORE, Leonard J. STARKS
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Patent number: 8740997Abstract: Novel compounds based on diaminostilbene are provided. The compounds conform to the general structures The compounds are useful as optical brighteners. Compositions, such as laundry compositions, containing such compounds are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Robert L. Mahaffey, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Patrick D. Moore, Leland G. Close, Jr.
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Patent number: 8703688Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael A Valenti, Laurent D Kieken, Xiayong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J Valenti, Patrick D Moore, Leonard J Starks
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Publication number: 20140082851Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark Robert SIVIK, Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Muill Lim, Manuela Javet, Cecile Pasquier, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Eduardo Torres, Laurent D. Keiken, Patrick D. Moore, Dominick J. Valenti, Robert L. Mahaffey
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Patent number: 8668918Abstract: Bisurea gelling agents that impart a number of unexpected benefits within various gelled formulations and exhibit great versatility in terms of gelling capabilities for many types of solvents are provided. Such gelling agents should include pendant groups, such as sterically hindering alkyl groups attached to polyoxyalkylenated moieties that allow the gelling agent to be compatible with the target liquid system at elevated temperatures, while controlling and/or limiting the network formation and strength during the cooling cycle. Alternatively, novel gelling agents having two urea groups but that are asymmetrical in configuration have been produced in order to provide the same control in temperature, compatibility, and efficiency. Final gelled formulations, such as antiperspirant sticks and other like consumer items, are provided as well within this invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Xiaoyong Michael Hong, Dominick J. Valenti, Philip G. Harris, Laurent D. Kieken
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Publication number: 20130303428Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry detergent composition comprising a particle comprising hueing agent and clay. The particle can be incorporated into laundry detergent products, such as a laundry detergent powder. The particle exhibits an excellent storage stability profile with very little bleeding of the hueing dye from the particle, exhibits excellent fabric deposition of the hueing dye during a laundering process without causing any spot staining of the fabric, and does not impact the visual appearance of a laundry detergent powder when incorporated therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Gregory E. Fernandes, Dominick J. Valenti, Patrick C. Stenger, Gregory S. Miracle, Andrew P. Moon, Michael McDonnell
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Publication number: 20130281347Abstract: Novel compounds based on diaminostilbene are provided. The compounds conform to the general structures The compounds are useful as optical brighteners. Compositions, such as laundry compositions, containing such compounds are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Robert L. Mahaffey, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Patrick D. Moore, Leland G. Close
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Patent number: 8536218Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael A Valenti, John Bruhnke, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J Valenti, Patrick D Moore, Leonard J Starks, Gregory Scot Miracle, Mark Robert Sivik
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Patent number: 8535392Abstract: This invention relates to solid forms of polymeric colorants and the methods and processes for manufacturing the solid colorants. These solid polymeric colorants may be provided in the form of a free-flowing powder and may be useful for coloring solid pucks, tablets, powder detergents, soaps, fertilizers, personal care products, adhesives, sealants, thermoplastic polymers, thermosetting polymers, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Xiaoyong M Hong, Dominick J Valenti
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Publication number: 20130224139Abstract: Bisurea gelling agents that impart a number of unexpected benefits within various gelled formulations and exhibit great versatility in terms of gelling capabilities for many types of solvents are provided. Such gelling agents should include pendant groups, such as sterically hindering alkyl groups attached to polyoxyalkylenated moieties that allow the gelling agent to be compatible with the target liquid system at elevated temperatures, while controlling and/or limiting the network formation and strength during the cooling cycle. Alternatively, novel gelling agents having two urea groups but that are asymmetrical in configuration have been produced in order to provide the same control in temperature, compatibility, and efficiency. Final gelled formulations, such as antiperspirant sticks and other like consumer items, are provided as well within this invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Xiaoyong Michael Hong, Dominick J. Valenti, Philip G. Harris, Laurent D. Kleken
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Patent number: 8461095Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Eduardo Torres, Laurent D. Kieken, Patrick D. Moore, Dominick J. Valenti, Robert L. Mahaffey, Cecile Pasquier, Manuela Javet, Mu-ill Lim, Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker
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Patent number: 8454711Abstract: Novel compounds based on diaminostilbene are provided. The compounds conform to the general structures The compounds are useful as optical brighteners. Compositions, such as laundry compositions, containing such compounds are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Robert L. Mahaffey, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Patrick D. Moore, Leland G. Close
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Patent number: 8378083Abstract: This invention relates to bis-azo colorants for use as bluing agents, laundry care compositions comprising bis-azo colorants that may serve as bluing agents, processes for making such bluing agents and laundry care compositions and methods of using the same. The bluing agents are generally comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. These bluing agents are advantageous in providing a whitening effect to fabrics, while not building up over time and causing undesirable blue discoloration to the treated fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Robert L. Mahaffey, Jr., Xiaoyong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J Valenti, Gregory S Miracle
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Patent number: 8367598Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael A Valenti, Laurent D Kieken, Xiayong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J Valenti, Patrick D Moore, Leonard J Starks
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Publication number: 20120329698Abstract: Novel compounds based on distyryl-biphenyl are provided. The compounds conform to the general structure The compounds are useful as optical brighteners. Compositions, such as laundry care compositions, containing such compounds are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Eduardo Torres, Robert L. Mahaffey, Dominick J. Valenti, Patrick D. Moore, Leland G. Close, JR.
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Publication number: 20120329699Abstract: Novel compounds based on diaminostilbene are provided. The compounds conform to the general structures The compounds are useful as optical brighteners. Compositions, such as laundry compositions, containing such compounds are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: MILLIKEN & COMPANYInventors: Robert L. Mahaffey, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Patrick D. Moore, Leland G. Close, JR.
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Publication number: 20120277139Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael A. Valenti, Laurent D. Kieken, Xiayong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Patrick D. Moore, Leonard J. Starks