Patents by Inventor Kimberly Ann Grimm

Kimberly Ann Grimm 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).

  • Concentrated, stable, preferably clear, fabric softening composition containing amine fabric softener
    Patent number: 6998381
    Abstract: Amine fabric softener actives are prepared in dispersion and/or clear form with materials to improve performance by increasing the cationic charge density. These materials include polycationic compounds, especially cationic polymers; single long-chain cationic compounds; and carboxylic acids that increase the acidity in the rinse, thus lowering pH and increasing the percentage of amine fabric softener active that is protonated. Antistatic properties are also improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kimberly Ann Grimm, Dennis Ray Bacon, Toan Trinh, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Helen Bernardo Tordil
  • Method for refreshing, deodorizing and finishing garments
    Patent number: 6673118
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for selection and treatment of a garment with a refreshing, deodorizing and finishing composition, in order to improve various properties of garments, in particular, reduction or removal of unwanted wrinkles, odors, and the like. Also included is an article of manufacture containing a plurality of refreshing, deodorizing and finishing compositions in a plurality of disposable containers in association with instructions for their use in an apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dean Larry DuVal, Paul Eugene Rienzo, Kofi Ofosu-Asante, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Kimberly Ann Grimm, Eric Laurence Wagnon
  • Concentrated, stable, preferably clear, fabric softening composition containing amine fabric softener
    Publication number: 20040002436
    Abstract: Amine fabric softener actives are prepared in dispersion and/or clear form with materials to improve performance by increasing the cationic charge density. These materials include polycationic compounds, especially cationic polymers; single long-chain cationic compounds; and carboxylic acids that increase the acidity in the rinse, thus lowering pH and increasing the percentage of amine fabric softener active that is protonated. Antistatic properties are also improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kimberly Ann Grimm, Dennis Ray Bacon, Toan Trinh, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Helen Bernardo Tordil
  • Concentrated, stable, preferably clear, fabric softening composition containing amine fabric softener
    Patent number: 6630441
    Abstract: Amine fabric softener actives are prepared in dispersion and/or clear form with materials to improve performance by increasing the cationic charge density. These materials include polycationic compounds, especially cationic polymers; single long-chain cationic compounds; and carboxylic acids that increase the acidity in the rinse, thus lowering pH and increasing the percentage of amine fabric softener active that is protonated. Antistatic properties are also improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kimberly Ann Grimm, Dennis Ray Bacon, Toan Trinh, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Helen Bernardo Tordil
  • CONCENTRATED, STABLE, PREFERABLY CLEAR, FABRIC SOFTENING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AMINE FABRIC SOFTENER
    Publication number: 20020155983
    Abstract: Amine fabric softener actives are prepared in dispersion and/or clear form with materials to improve performance by increasing the cationic charge density. These materials include polycationic compounds, especially cationic polymers; single long-chain cationic compounds; and carboxylic acids that increase the acidity in the rinse thus lowering pH and increasing the percentage of amine fabric softener active that is protonatect. Antistatic properties are also improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: KIMBERLY ANN GRIMM, DENNIS RAY BACON, TOAN TRINH, ERROL HOFFMAN WAHL, HELEN BERNARDO TORDIL
  • Method and article of manufacture for refreshing, deodorizing and finishing garments
    Publication number: 20020040504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for selection and treatment of a garment with a refreshing, deodorizing and finishing composition, in order to improve various properties of garments, in particular, reduction or removal of unwanted wrinkles, odors, and the like. Also included is an article of manufacture containing a plurality of refreshing, deodorizing and finishing compositions in a plurality of disposable containers in association with instructions for their use in an apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Dean Larry DuVal, Paul Eugene Rienzo, Kofi Ofosu-Asante, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Kimberly Ann Grimm, Eric Laurence Wagnon
  • Pet foodstuff
    Patent number: D688436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: The IAMS Company
    Inventors: Gregory Dean Sunvold, Timothy Paul Schatz, Rich Carl Seipp, Kimberly Ann Grimm
  • Pet foodstuff
    Patent number: D699016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: The Iams Company
    Inventors: Gregory Dean Sunvold, Timothy Paul Schatz, Rich Carl Seipp, Kimberly Ann Grimm
  • Pet foodstuff
    Patent number: D699017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: The Iams Company
    Inventors: Gregory Dean Sunvold, Timothy Paul Schatz, Rich Carl Seipp, Kimberly Ann Grimm
  • Edible pet treat
    Patent number: D810391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Gregory Dean Sunvold, Timothy Paul Schatz, Rich Carl Seipp, Kimberly Ann Grimm