Patents by Inventor Thomas Morikis

Thomas Morikis 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).

  • Test method
    Publication number: 20060130564
    Abstract: A test method is described for comparing the relative affinity of products for a target substance using a substrate ordinarily and visibly sensitive to the products. The test method is useful in one embodiment for comparing the ability of harsh cleansers to remove fatty acids from the skin with mild cleansers that do not remove fatty acids to the same extent using a visually compelling substrate such as a fresh cut flower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Massaro, Douglas Eli, Thomas Morikis, Christine Kennedy
  • Mild synthetic detergent toilet bar composition
    Publication number: 20060002883
    Abstract: A mild combination toilet bar composition is described that contains synthetic anionic surfactant(s) and soap(s) in a specified ratio and at least one low Krafft point co-surfactant. The toilet bar provides mild cleansing, and a draggy, clean-rinse feel during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Morikis, Syed Abbas, Michael Massaro, Craig Slavtcheff
  • Customized personal cleansing article
    Patent number: 6902338
    Abstract: A customized cleansing article provides the user with an assortment of one or more of skin cleansing, aesthetic, and skin benefit bars contained within a porous pouch. The toilet bars are characterized by a rigidity index greater than 0.2 Mpa at 25 C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sudhakar Puvvada, Thomas Morikis
  • Customized personal cleansing system
    Publication number: 20040161290
    Abstract: A cleansing system is described that allows the user to select an assortment of one or more of skin cleansing, aesthetic, and skin moisturization and benefit bars for insertion within a porous pouch to produce a customized cleansing implement. A cleansing system kit is also described which includes at least one porous pouch and an assortment of skin cleansing, aesthetic, and skin benefit bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Sudhakar Puvvada, Thomas Morikis
  • Customized personal cleansing article
    Publication number: 20040126177
    Abstract: A customized cleansing article is described that provides the user with an assortment of one or more of skin cleansing, aesthetic, and skin benefit bars contained within a porous pouch. The toilet bars are characterized by a rigidity index greater than 0.2 Mpa at 25 C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Sudhakar Puvvada, Thomas Morikis