Patents Represented by Attorney Douglas C. Mohl
  • Patent number: 6146732
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal packs comprising a unified structure having at least one continuous layer of a semirigid material which softens when heated. The thermal packs also comprise a plurality of individual heat cells, which typically comprise an exothermic composition, spaced apart and fixed throughout the unified structure. The material of the continuous layer or layers provide sufficient rigidity to maintain structural support of the heat cells, to prevent unacceptable stretching of structures of the continuous layer or layers during processing or use of the thermal packs, and to deter easy access to heat cell contents, while also providing good overall drape characteristics when heated. The thermal packs, when incorporated into body wraps, pads, and the like, provide efficient and effective heat coverage by having excellent conformity with various body forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Leane Kristine Davis, Ronald Dean Cramer, William Robert Ouellette, Dawn Michele Kimble
  • Patent number: 6102937
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal neck wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a unified structure having at least one continuous layer of semirigid material, which has different stiffness characteristics over a range of temperatures, and a plurality of heat cells, wherein the heat energy is applied to specific areas of the upper back, neck and shoulders. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable thermal neck wraps having good conformity to user's upper back, neck, and shoulders which provides consistant, convienent, and comfortable heat application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Cramer, Leane Kristine Davis, William Robert Ouellette
  • Patent number: 6096067
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal body pads comprising one or more thermal packs having a unified structure of at least one continuous layer of a semirigid material which softens when heated and a plurality of individual heat cells, which typically comprise an exothermic composition, spaced apart and fixedly attached across the thermal pack. The material of the continuous layer or layers provide sufficient rigidity to maintain structural support of the heat cells, to prevent unacceptable stretching of structures of the continuous layer or layers during processing or use of the thermal pads, and to ensure child resistance, while also providing good overall drape characteristics when heated. The disposable thermal body pads are intended to be attached to a user's clothing on one side and to be held directly against the user's skin on the other side, for pain relief.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Cramer, Leane Kristine Davis, William Robert Ouellette
  • Patent number: 6074413
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal back wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's back, for pain relief. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal back wraps having good conformity to user's back which provides consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Leane Kristine Davis, Ronald Dean Cramer, William Robert Ouellette, Dawn Michele Kimble, Amy Michelle Martini
  • Patent number: 6048326
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal knee wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of heat cells, wherein heat is applied to the user's knee. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal knee wraps having good conformity to user's knee which provide consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Leane Kristine Davis, Ronald Dean Cramer, William Robert Ouellette, Dawn Michele Kimble
  • Patent number: 6020040
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal packs comprising a unified structure having at least one continuous layer of a semirigid material which softens when heated. The thermal packs also comprise a plurality of individual heat cells, which typically comprise an exothermic composition, spaced apart and fixedly attached across the unified structure. The material of the continuous layer or layers provide sufficient rigidity to maintain structural support of the heat cells, to prevent unacceptable stretching of structures of the continuous layer or layers during processing or use of the thermal packs, and to ensure child resistance, while also providing good overall drape characteristics when heated. The thermal packs, when incorporated into body wraps, pads, and the like, provide uniform heat coverage by having excellent conformity with various body forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Cramer, Leane Kristine Davis, William Robert Ouellette
  • Patent number: 6019782
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal body pads comprising one or more thermal packs having a unified structure of at least one continuous layer of a semirigid material which softens when heated and a plurality of individual heat cells, spaced apart and fixed within or to the unified structure of the thermal pack. The disposable thermal body pads are intended to be attached to a user's clothing on one side and to be held directly against the user's skin on the other side. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable thermal body pads having good conformity to user's body which provides consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to such disposable thermal body pads intended for relieving menstrual pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Leane Kristine Davis, Ronald Dean Cramer, William Robert Ouellette, Dawn Michele Kimble
  • Patent number: 6008171
    Abstract: A denture cleansing composition comprising an inorganic persalt bleaching agent, an effervescence generator and an aminoalkysilicone. The composition provides improved antiplaque, cleasing and antibacterial activity together with excellent physical and in-use performance characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Iain Allan Hughes, Elizabeth Mary Ryan, Christopher David White
  • Patent number: 5984995
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing heat cells which are based on a specific iron oxidation chemistry and having specific physical dimensions and fill characteristics. This method uses direct compaction of powdered ingredients into granules, pellets, tablets, slugs, and/or the like. These heat cells, which can be incorporated into disposable body wraps, provide a controlled and sustained temperature for consistent, convenient, and comfortable heat application for treating temporary or chronic pain. This invention also relates to said exothemic compositions incorporated into said heat cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Richard Keim White
  • Patent number: 5980869
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral formulation contained in physically separated compartments of a suitable dispenser, comprising a first oral composition comprising from about 0.5% to about 50% of an alkali metal bicarbonate salt and from about 50% to about 99.5% of one or more aqueous carriers; and a second oral composition comprising a safe and effective amount of a plant species of the Ericaceae family or its extract and from about 40% to about 99.9% of one or more aqueous carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lowell Alan Sanker, Stephen James Nilsen
  • Patent number: 5955123
    Abstract: The subject invention encompasses baked compositions, a therapeutically effective dose of SMOOTH TEXTURE METAMUCIL.RTM. and one or more conventional additives used in dough containing compositions. The present invention also encompasses methods for regulating bowel function and/or providing laxation and/or treating hypercholesterolemia and/or increasing fiber consumption in humans or lower animals comprising orally administering the baked compositions according to this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Bruce Paul Daggy
  • Patent number: 5939052
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral formulations contained in physically separated compartments of a dentifrice dispenser, comprising a first dentifrice composition and a second dentifrice composition. The first dentifrice composition comprises an effective amount of one or more linear polyphosphates having an average chain length of about 4 or more, an effective amount of a buffering agents, and one or more aqueous carriers, wherein the first dentifrice composition has a total water content of from about 5% to about 20%. The second dentifrice compsoition comprises a soluble fluoride ion source, an effective amount of a buffering agents, and one or more aqueous carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald James White, Jr., William Michael Glandorf, Stephen Francis McClanahan, Edward Russell Cox, Paul Donald Estes
  • Patent number: 5928631
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method of controlling environmental malodors on the body comprising the application to the skin of a composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, and skin protectants; one or more surfactants each having a hydrophilic/lipophilic balance of about 8 to 18 and wherein each surfactant, when combined with an aqueous cyclodextrin solution, provides no less than 25% of odor capture as an aqueous cyclodextrin solution; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Juliet Marie Lucas, Toan Trinh, Michael Thomas Dodd, Robert Gregory Bartolo
  • Patent number: 5925072
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal back wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's lower back, for pain relief. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal back wraps having good conformity to user's back which provides consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Cramer, Leane Kristine Davis, William Robert Ouellette
  • Patent number: 5918590
    Abstract: This invention relates to heat cells, based on a specific iron oxidation chemistry and having specific physical dimensions and fill characteristics. These heat cells, which can be incorporated into disposable body wraps, provide a controlled and sustained temperature for consistent, convenient, and comfortable heat application for treating temporary or chronic pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Burkett, Jody Marie Mesaros, Kenneth Stephen McGuire, Richard Keim White
  • Patent number: 5911976
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous odor-absorbing composition which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.5% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of 350 centistokes or less; from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of low molecular weight polyols; and an aqueous carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Toan Trinh, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Michael Thomas Dodd, Juliet Marie Lucas, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
  • Patent number: 5906637
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal uniaxial joint wraps having an elastic laminate structure formed from a polymeric mesh and two fabric carrier layers, and one or more heat cells, preferably one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of individual heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's body, preferably for the knee and/or elbow, preferably for pain relief. These wraps provide good conformity to user's body to deliver consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Leane Kristine Davis, Daniel Louis Barone, William Robert Ouellette, Ronald Dean Cramer
  • Patent number: 5904710
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal body wraps having an elastic laminate structure formed from a polymeric mesh and two fabric carrier layers, and one or more heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's body, preferably for pain relief. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal body wraps, preferably for the back, upper arm, lower arm, upper leg, and lower leg, having an elastic laminated structure and one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of individual heat cells providing good conformity to user's body to deliver consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Leane Kristine Davis, Daniel Louis Barone, William Robert Ouellette, Ronald Dean Cramer
  • Patent number: 5897855
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous, odor absorbing composition, which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.5% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of about 350 centistokes or less; and an aqueous carrier. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial preservative having a water-solubility of greater than about 0.3%.The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and/or vaginal odor. The composition can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Toan Trinh, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Michael Thomas Dodd, Juliet Marie Lucas, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
  • Patent number: RE36419
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for prevention or treatment of primary and recurring squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity or oropharynx comprising topical administration, to the oral cavity or oropharynx, of an effective amount of an NSAID, especially a composition administering from about 0.001% to about 0.2% ketorolac to the oral cavity, alone or as an adjunct to surgery and/or radiation therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Paul Francis Cavanaugh, Jr.