Patents by Inventor Mike E Crowley

Mike E Crowley 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).

  • Method and article for applying and monitoring a surfactant
    Patent number: 7544409
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and an article for performing the method of monitoring a surfactant. A preferred embodiment of the invention, an article comprises a substrate having an image and a surfactant thereon. The substrate is formed from various known fabrics or materials capable of absorbing and retaining a substantial quantity of the surfactant. During use, as the surfactant is dissipated, the image changes in appearance thereby indicating the quantity of surfactant remaining on the substrate. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the method and article of the present invention is effective for encouraging and making washing enjoyable for children and includes the use of an epidermal surfactant, such as soap, detergent, or other active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: SpencerHall, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald S Copland, Mike E Crowley, Jonathan B. Hall