Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Kirsten K. Stone
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Patent number: 6120783Abstract: Web materials which have two or more skin care compositions disposed thereon. The skin care compositions are transferable to the wearer's skin by normal contact and/or wearer motion and/or body heat. The skin care compositions disclosed in the present invention are selected to maintain and/or improve the skin health of the wearer upon transfer during use, for example, to provide a skin protective barrier or a therapeutic benefit; to minimize the abrasion between the cuffs and skin in the area where the cuffs contact the wearer's skin, resulting in less skin irritation; to improve BM clean up on the skin, or to improve the barrier properties of the cuffs. Web materials of the present invention have a wide range of potential uses in both durable and disposable articles, but are particularly well suited for use in disposable absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, training pants, sanitary napkins, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1997Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Gretchen Louise Elder, Thomas Edward Schulte, Laura Graves Spalding Van Rijswijck, Steven Worthington Miller
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Patent number: 6107538Abstract: Described are absorbent members useful in the containment of body liquids such as urine. The storage members have a high capillary suction capacity. For purposes of the present disclosure, capillary suction capacity is measured in terms of the member's ability to uptake liquid at relatively high capillary pressures, which are generally encountered when the member is positioned in an absorbent article. In particular, capillary suction capacity is measured in terms of a member's capillary sorption absorbent capacity, which is measured in accordance with the Capillary Sorption method described in the Test Methods section of the disclosure. The absorbent members may include an osmotic absorbent (preferably a hydrogel-forming absorbent polymer) or a high surface area material, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1998Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gerald Alfred Young, Thomas Allen DesMarais, Gianfranco Palumbo, Mattias Schmidt
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Patent number: 6051604Abstract: The subject invention encompasses methods for prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a gastrointestinal disorder caused or mediated by one or more intestinal helminths comprising administering to the subject bismuth and one or more antimicrobials. The subject invention also encompasses compositions comprising bismuth and one or more antimicrobials for the prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a gastrointestinal disorder caused or mediated by one or more intestinal helminths.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1995Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventor: Jamesina Anne Fitzgerald
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Patent number: 5932564Abstract: The subject invention encompasses methods for the prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a gastrointestinal disorder caused or mediated by one or more intestinal helminths comprising administering bismuth to the subject.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1997Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Jamesina Anne Fitzgerald
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Patent number: 5928631Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Juliet Marie Lucas, Toan Trinh, Michael Thomas Dodd, Robert Gregory Bartolo
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Patent number: 5911976Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 1997Date of Patent: June 15, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Michael Thomas Dodd, Juliet Marie Lucas, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
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Patent number: 5897856Abstract: The present invention relates to an odor-absorbing pre-formed wipe 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 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of low molecular weight polyols; and an aqueous carrier, wherein the composition is deposited on a wipe which comprises a flexible dispensing means.The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and/or vaginal odor.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Michael Thomas Dodd, Juliet Marie Lucas, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
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Patent number: 5897855Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Michael Thomas Dodd, Juliet Marie Lucas, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
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Patent number: 5897854Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of reducing body and/or vaginal odor comprising the application to skin of an odor absorbing composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a perfume composition; and an aqueous carrier wherein the perfume composition is safe for use on skin. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobials and/or linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of 350 centistokes or less.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Juliet Marie Lucas, Toan Trinh, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
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Patent number: 5885599Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder, odor and moisture absorbing composition, which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 25%, by weight of the composition, of uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 5% to about 60%, by weight of the composition, of a highly effective moisture absorber; and a powder carrier. The compositions of the present invention may also contain an additional odor controlling agent selected from the group consisting of zeolites, activated charcoal, sodium bicarbonate, antimicrobial agents, and antiperspirants.The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and excess moisture on occluded skin sites.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1996Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Liezl Gonzales Peterson, Patricia Alison LaFleur
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Patent number: 5882686Abstract: The subject invention encompasses methods for the prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a urogenital disorder caused or mediated by one or more parasitic protozoa comprising administering bismuth to the subject.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Jamesina Anne Fitzgerald
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Patent number: 5882638Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods of controlling environmental malodors on human skin 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; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions can also comprise one or more of the following optional components: a linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of about 350 ecentistokes or less; low molecular weight polyols; water-soluble antimicrobial preservatives; zinc salts; water-soluble polymers; soluble carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts; chelating agents; zeolites; activated carbon; and mixtures thereof. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Thomas Dodd, Toan Trinh, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Juliet Marie Lucas, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
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Patent number: 5879666Abstract: The present invention relates to an 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 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, and skin protectants; an emulsifier; and an aqueous carrier. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of hydrophobic antimicrobials.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: GrantFiled: October 8, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Juliet Marie Lucas, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Michael Thomas Dodd, Toan Trinh, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
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Patent number: 5874067Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method of controlling malodors on human skin comprising the application to the human 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; an emulsifier; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions may also optionally comprise one or more of the following: hydrophobic antimicrobials; water-soluble antimicrobial preservatives; low molecular weight polyols; zinc salts; water-soluble polymers; soluble carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts; chelating agents; zeolites; activated carbon; and mixtures thereof. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1997Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Juliet Marie Lucas, Michael Thomas Dodd, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Toan Trinh, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
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Patent number: 5874070Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfumed aqueous, odor absorbing composition 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 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a perfume composition; and an aqueous carrier; wherein the perfume composition is safe for use on skin. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Juliet Marie Lucas, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Michael Thomas Dodd, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
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Patent number: 5871718Abstract: The present invention relates to an odor absorbing composition, which is safe for use on skin, 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, skin protectants, and mixtures thereof; one or more surfactants; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a perfume composition; and an aqueous carrier. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also, preferably, contain an effective amount of hydrophobic antimicrobials. The present invention also relates to the odor absorbing compositions deposited on a flexible dispensing means.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Juliet Marie Lucas, Toan Trinh, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Michael Thomas Dodd, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
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Patent number: 5871719Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfume-free odor absorbing composition, which is safe for use on skin 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, skin protectants, and mixtures thereof; one or more surfactants each having a hydrophilic/lipophilic balance of about 8-18, and wherein each surfactant, when combined with an aqueous cyclodextrin solution, provides no less than about 25% a level of odor capture as an aqueous cyclodextrin solution; and an aqueous carrier. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of hydrophobic antimicrobials.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Juliet Marie Lucas, Toan Trinh, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Michael Thomas Dodd, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
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Patent number: 5861145Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of reducing body and/or vaginal odor comprising the application to skin of an odor absorbing 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, skin protectants, and mixtures thereof; one or more surfactants; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a perfume composition; and an aqueous carrier wherein the odor absorbing composition is safe for use on skin. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also, preferably, contain an effective amount of hydrophobic antimicrobials.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Juliet Marie Lucas, Toan Trinh, Robin Yager Buckner, Theresa Marie Kajs
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Patent number: 5861147Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods of controlling environmental malodors on skin 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 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a hydrophilic, volatile perfume composition comprising at least about 50% by weight of one or more hydrophilic, volatile perfume ingredients wherein each ingredient has a boiling point of about 260.degree. or lower, and a ClogP of less than about 3.5, 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: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Thomas Dodd, Toan Trinh, Robert Gregory Bartolo, Juliet Marie Lucas
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Patent number: 5861144Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfumed powder, odor and moisture absorbing composition, which is safe for use on skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 25%, by weight of the composition, of uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 5% to about 60%, by weight of the composition, of a highly effective moisture absorber; a perfume composition selected from the group consisting of from about 0.05% to about 15%, by weight of the odor absorbing composition, of an encapsulated perfume, and from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the odor absorbing composition of a free perfume, and mixtures thereof; and a powder carrier. The compositions of the present invention may also contain an additional odor controlling agent selected from the group consisting of zeolites, activated charcoal, sodium bicarbonate, antimicrobial agents, and antiperspirants.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Liezl Gonzales Peterson, Toan Trinh, Patricia Alison LaFleur