Patents by Inventor Kevin N. DiNicola

Kevin N. DiNicola 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).

  • Broad spectrum preservation blends
    Patent number: 9610350
    Abstract: A composition having effective broad spectrum preservation activity comprising benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, sorbic acid and a compound selected from the group consisting of 1,3-propanediol, glycerin and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Arch Personal Care Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Diana T. Ciccognani, Kevin N. DiNicola, Katherine P. Roberts, Laura M. Szymczak
  • Coated metal pyrithione particles for treatment of microorganisms
    Patent number: 8980235
    Abstract: A composition comprising coated particles of a salt of pyrithione selected from the group consisting of monovalent and polyvalent pyrithione salts, and combinations thereof, partially or fully coated with a lipophilic agent. The composition is characterized by enhanced anti-fungal and anti-dandruff efficacy in shampoos. Also disclosed is a personal care composition, preferably a shampoo, containing a topical carrier and coated particles of a salt of pyrithione selected from the group consisting of monovalent and polyvalent pyrithione salts, and combinations thereof, partially or fully coated with a lipophilic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignees: Arch Chemicals, Inc., The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Deqing Lei, George Polson, Diana T. Ciccognani, Kevin N. DiNicola, Richard B. Shalvoy, Katherine P. Roberts, Louis L. Punto, James Robert Schwartz, David Joseph Kaufman
  • Broad Spectrum Preservation Blends
    Publication number: 20110086918
    Abstract: A composition having effective broad spectrum preservation activity comprising benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, sorbic acid and a compound selected from the group consisting of 1,3-propanediol, glycerin and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Diana T. Ciccognani, Kevin N. DiNicola, Katherine P. Roberts, Laura M. Szymczak
  • Broad spectrum preservation blends
    Patent number: 7854940
    Abstract: A composition having effective broad spectrum preservation activity comprising a mixture of caprylyl glycol or one or more analogs thereof, or mixtures thereof with a preservative selected from the group consisting of: (1) chloroxylenol and 2-phenoxyethanol, (2) chloroxylenol and chlorphenesin, (3) chlorphenesin and 2-phenoxyethanol, and (4) chloroxylenol, chlorphenesin and 2-phenoxyethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Arch Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Diana T. Ciccognani, Kevin N. DiNicola, Stephen D. Hinden, Katherine P. Roberts
  • TOPICAL PYRITHIONE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF NAIL FUNGUS
    Publication number: 20090298805
    Abstract: Disclosed is a formulation and method for the treatment of fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis) utilizing a topical composition comprising zinc pyrithione, a solubilizer for the zinc pyrithione, a film former, and a volatile solvent. The formulation is preferably in the form of a lacquer. The composition containing the metal pyrithione complex is topically applied to the infected nail preferably as a nail polish or lacquer which may be applied with a dropper, swab or the like to the afflicted nail surface. The treatment can be done at least two times a day, with a course of treatment lasting from several weeks to several months or until a cure is effected or a significant reduction of the infection is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: George A. Polson, Katherine P. Roberts, Khat Kevin Lou, Kevin N. DiNicola
  • Topical Cosmetic Compositions
    Publication number: 20090117162
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin. The cosmetic composition comprises micron-sized, polymer-coated glass ball lenses having a polymer coating on the exterior surface thereof. The polymer-coated glass ball lenses are enhanced by engineered illumination and optics, and the appearance of the skin to which the cosmetic is applied is observable without masking the underlying skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Bruce H. Victor, Kevin N. DiNicola