Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2012
Date of Patent:
November 13, 2012
Assignee:
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Inventors:
Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David Frank Suriano, Julie Burke
Abstract: Alkaline cleaning compositions that are useful to remove burnt-on and/or baked-on soil deposits and grease are described. The alkaline cleaning compositions comprise a buffering system of a strong base and an organic acid such that the pH is maintained in the range of about 10 to about 11.2. Also described are methods of removing burnt-on or baked on soil deposits or grease.
Abstract: A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 17, 2008
Date of Patent:
September 11, 2012
Assignee:
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Inventors:
Dale Scott Scherl, Chadwick Everett Dodd, Fernando Qvyjt
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of alkyl quaternium silicone compounds having both alkyl groups and fatty quaternary nitrogen groups attached in one molecule, and the intermediates formed during the production thereof, that are suitable for use in personal care and other applications. These compounds by virtue of their unique structure provide outstanding micro-emulsions and provide outstanding hair conditioning.
Abstract: The invention provides compositions for preventing or treating kidney disease and improving kidney function comprising at least two ingredients selected from the group consisting of antioxidants and mitochondrial cofactors in amounts sufficient for preventing or treating kidney disease or for improving kidney function and methods for preventing and treating kidney disease or improving kidney function comprising administering such compositions to an animal susceptible to or suffering from kidney disease or impaired kidney function. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is admixed with one or more food ingredients to produce a food composition useful for preventing or treating kidney disease and improving kidney function, particularly in senior animals.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 22, 2009
Date of Patent:
September 11, 2012
Assignee:
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven Curtis Zicker, Karen Joy Wedekind
Abstract: An antiperspirant active composition comprising an aluminum salt having an aluminum to chloride molar ratio of about 0.3:1 to about 3:1, exhibiting a SEC chromatogram having a SEC Peak 4 to Peak 3 intensity ratio of at least 16 and a Peak 4 intensity greater than a Peak 5 intensity in aqueous solution. The composition can optionally include zirconium. Also, methods and processes of making the same.
Abstract: This invention is directed generally to compositions (including foods, supplements, treats, toys, etc.) for animal (including pet) consumption, and particularly hypoallergenic compositions, and more particularly semi-solid hypoallergenic compositions and hypoallergenic compositions that comprise a hydrolysate. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. This invention is further directed generally to processes for making such compositions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 23, 2004
Date of Patent:
August 28, 2012
Assignee:
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark Dierking, Dennis Jewell, Luis Montelongo, Fernando Qvyjt, Naina Shah, Timothy Vande Giessen
Abstract: This invention is directed generally to compositions (including foods, supplements, treats, toys, etc.) for animal (including pet) consumption, and particularly hypoallergenic compositions, and more particularly semi-solid hypoallergenic compositions and hypoallergenic compositions that comprise a hydrolysate. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. This invention is further directed generally to processes for making such compositions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 31, 2008
Date of Patent:
August 28, 2012
Assignee:
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark Dierking, Dennis Edward Jewell, Luis Jose Montelongo, Fernando Qvyjt, Naina Kiran Shah, Timothy Glen Vande Giessen
Abstract: Methods for enhancing the quality of life of a senior or super senior animal by feeding the animal a composition comprising at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid and various combinations of amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants in amounts effective to enhance alertness, improve vitality, protect cartilage, maintain muscle mass, enhance digestibility, and improve skin and pelage quality. Changes in expression of genes associated with several biological pathways induced in an animal by feeding it said composition are consistent with an enhanced quality of life.
Abstract: Dietary compositions and methods for restoring normal thyroid function in a feline having hyperthyroidism to a more nearly normal state are disclosed. The compositions and methods restrict the amount of iodine intake in the feline.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 18, 2004
Date of Patent:
August 28, 2012
Assignee:
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Inventors:
Karen Wedekind, Claudia Kirk, Raymond Nachreiner, Timothy VandeGiessen, Kim Gene Friesen
Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 17, 2009
Date of Patent:
August 21, 2012
Assignee:
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Inventors:
Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David Frank Suriano, Julie Burke
Abstract: A composition comprising at least one indicator, at least one light stabilizer, and at least one antioxidant. The composition is useful as a cleanser that provides a usage timer based on color change to indicate to a person that sufficient time has elapsed for cleansing.
Abstract: Provided are oligomeric amidoamines, an oligomeric amidoamine salt of the oligomeric amidoamine, and/or an oligomeric amidoquat of the oligomeric amidoamine. These materials can be used as fabric softeners in fabric softener compositions or as a hair treatment in hair treatment compositions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 29, 2006
Date of Patent:
July 31, 2012
Assignee:
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Inventors:
Jean-Paul Grandmaire, Leopold Laitem, Amjad Farooq
Abstract: A method of making the antiperspirant active compositions having SEC chromatogram exhibiting high SEC peak 4 intensity, which are described in PCT/US2007/087145 (Published as WO2009/075678) and PCT/US2008/086556 (Published as WO2009/076591). The method uses a combination of sodium hydroxide with a source of calcium ions.
Abstract: Fabric softening compositions comprising polymeric materials capable of retaining volatile perfume ingredients are disclosed, as well as methods of softening fabrics.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 14, 2010
Date of Patent:
January 10, 2012
Assignee:
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Inventors:
Guy Broze, Louis Oldenhove, Richard Payne
Abstract: Compositions comprising a first sensate, a second sensate, and a cationic polymeric compound are described, as well as methods for using such compositions in oral care and personal care applications.
Abstract: A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant, at least one suspending agent, and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties.
Abstract: A composition comprising at least one indicator, at least one light stabilizer, and at least one antioxidant. The composition is useful as a cleanser that provides a usage timer based on color change to indicate to a user that sufficient time has elapsed for cleansing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 11, 2008
Date of Patent:
November 29, 2011
Assignee:
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Inventors:
Marian N. Holerca, Christine Boyke, Mahmoud Hassan
Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning composition that contains at least two surfactants selected from a cationic surfactant, a nonionic surfactants, a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate salt, a sulfated alcohol ethoxylate, an amine oxide, and an amphoteric surfactant; and a fragrance compound. The cleaning composition has composition has a Cup test value of at least about 70% of the standard reference formula and a QFR value of at least about 20%. Also disclosed are related methods of fragrance delivery including application and use of the composition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 14, 2006
Date of Patent:
October 4, 2011
Assignee:
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Inventors:
Joan E. Gambogi, Daniel W. Smith, Gregory Szewczyk, Cynthia Murphy, Sharon Kennedy
Abstract: Fabric softening compositions comprising polymeric materials capable of retaining volatile perfume ingredients are disclosed, as well as methods of softening fabrics.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 14, 2010
Date of Patent:
September 27, 2011
Assignee:
Colgate-Palmolive
Inventors:
Guy Broze, Alain Jacques, Alexandrine Tuzi, Georges Yianakopoulos