Patents by Inventor William Narath

William Narath 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).

  • Cleansing system comprising synthetic detergent bar and pouf
    Patent number: 6326339
    Abstract: A cleansing system comprises a synthetic detergent bar and a pouf/sponge for holding the bar. By using pouf, it has been found that lather can be enhanced, even in compositions comprising lather depressing emollients. The system also helps decrease perception of mush. A preferred emollient of the invention comprises emollient/oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Gail Beth Rattinger, Peter Boettcher, Laurie Ann Coyle, William Narath
  • Enhanced processing of synthetic bar compositions comprising amphoterics based on minimal levels of fatty acid soap and minimum ratios of saturated to unsaturated soap
    Patent number: 6214780
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic bar compositions comprising amphoteric surfactants (e.g., betaine) in which, by using floor levels of fatty acid soap and floor ratios (minimum amounts) of saturated to unsaturated soap, enhanced processing (i.e., measured as rates of extrusion) is obtained at higher levels of amphoteric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: William Narath, Gregory Ornoski, James Corr
  • Enhanced processing of synthetic bar compositions comprising amphoterics based on minimal levels of fatty acid soap and minimum ratios of saturated to unsaturated soap
    Patent number: 6121216
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic bar compositions comprising amphoteric surfactants (e.g., betaine) in which, by using floor levels of fatty acid soap and floor ratios (minimum amounts) of saturated to unsaturated soap, enhanced processing (i.e., measured as rates of extrusion) is obtained at higher levels of amphoteric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: William Narath, Gregory Ornoski, James Corr
  • System comprising synthetic detergent bar and pouf for holding bar
    Patent number: 6042288
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cleansing system comprising a synthetic detergent bar and a pouf/sponge for holding the bar. By inserting bar inside the pouf, it has been found that lather can be enhanced, even in compositions comprising lather depressing emollients. The bar holder and bar system also help decrease perception of mush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Gail Beth Rattinger, Peter Boettcher, Laurie Ann Coyle, William Narath