Patents Represented by Attorney Murray M. Grill

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  • Anticalculus oral composition
    Patent number: 4966777
    Abstract: An oral dentifrice composition such as a toothpaste, dental gel, toothpowder, dental tablet or lozenge containing as anticalculus agent about 4.3% to about 7% of alkali metal pyrophosphates comprising at least 4.3% of tetrapotassium pyrophosphate alone or admixed with up to 2.7% of tetrasodium pyrophosphate, and as inhibitors against enzymatic hydrolysis of such agent in saliva, a fluoride and preferably up to about 3% of a synthetic anionic polymeric polycarboxylate, and use of such composition in a program of oral hygiene and/or for inhibiting dental calculus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Abdul Gaffab, Thomas G. Polefka, Robert J. Ferlauto, Jr., Rosemarie M. Crisafulli
  • Package for flowable material
    Patent number: 4964538
    Abstract: A package for a flowable material comprising, an elongated collapsible tube defining a chamber to receive the material, the tube having a tapered shoulder, with the shoulder having a generally central opening. The package has a separate insert comprising a hollow tubular section received in the opening, with the tubular section having an outer end portion located outside of the shoulder, and an inner end portion extending into the chamber a sufficient distance to prevent extrusion of the material in the region of the shoulder through the tubular section, and a device for sealingly engaging the shoulder around the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alan Nimmey, Harry Hayes
  • Diammonium compound containing fabric softening and antistatic detergent composition
    Patent number: 4960526
    Abstract: A water-soluble diammonium compound, such as N-methyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-tallowalkyl-N'-methyl-N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) -propylene-diammonium methosulfate, is homogeneously and finely dispersed in a spray-dried detergent bead or granule. The spray-dried bead is blended with a clay mineral fabric softener. The final composition exhibits antistatic action even at low levels (e.g. less than 2%) of the antistat without adversely effecting softening, cleaning or whitening. In a typical formulation, the spray-dried beads include linear alkyl benzene sulfonate or other anionic surfactant, an inorganic polyphosphate and/or other inorganic and/or organic detergent builder salt, diammonium compound antistatic agent, and other heat stable and pH insensitive detergent additives and fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Polmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo Puentes-Bravo, Marcel Gillis, Andreas J. Somers
  • Sub-gingival medicament applicator
    Patent number: 4958751
    Abstract: A sub-gingival medicament applicator comprising an aerosol container having a gingival medicament filling and a nitrogen propellant. A wand is secured to the container and has an end portion extending angularly to the rest thereof. The wand has a passageway therethrough. A valve, provided with an actuator, is provided for controlling fluid flow through a passageway in the wand to permit application of the medicament through the end piece onto the gums of the user in a manner for optimum benefit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John P. Curtis, James H. Kemp
  • Monolithic outsole
    Patent number: 4956927
    Abstract: An outsole construction for a shoe which provides all midsole and outsole functions with a single homogeneous moldable material thorough geometry alone is disclosed. The invention employs cut-out geometry for engineering various characteristics into an outsole of a uniform, monolithic material. Such characteristics are obtained by removing material or reinforcing the material so that it functions as if it had different densities. The invention is based on the principle of minimum sufficient thickness in order to maintain the foot as close to the ground as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Misevich, Thomas E. Mintel
  • Process for the manufacture of high fatty acid monoglyceride monosulfate detergents
    Patent number: 4950440
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of water soluble higher fatty acid monoglyceride monosulfate detergents is described which includes reacting a sulfating agent, such as chlorosulfuric acid, with glycerol in an aprotic organic solvent medium, such as chloroform, to trisulfate the glycerol, reacting the glycerol trisulfuric acid made with a higher fatty acid or a higher fatty acid methyl ester in such a solvent, extracting the reaction mixture with a solvent for the monoglyceride disulfuric acid, such as aqueous lower alkanol, and neutralizing the extracted monoglyceride disulfuric acid with an aqueous neutralizing agent to make the water soluble detergent salt. In a modification of the process the extraction and neutralization operations are effected simultaneously, preferably with a slurry of sodium bicarbonate, as neutralizing agent, in aqueous lower alkanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Fahim U. Ahmed
  • Fluid container with dosage assembly
    Patent number: 4946080
    Abstract: A fluid container (1) with a dosage assembly (3) for delivering a metered amount of fluid through an outlet opening (32) when the container is turned 180.degree.. The dosage assembly (3) includes a plunger (20) which is movable between positions which respectively open and block the outlet opening. A timer chamber (15) which includes an aperture (16) communicates with a passageway between the outlet opening (32) and the container through a feed opening 18. Metered amounts of fluid are dosed through the assembly by gravity movement of the plunger which controls fluid discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Stten Vesborg
  • Composite sheet material
    Patent number: 4935294
    Abstract: A composite sheet material which yields under non-uniform pressures caused by irregularities of contact between two relatively hard surfaces adapted to provide a more uniform pressure distribution comprising the combination of relatively small granules and relatively small stiff fibers in a matrix of waxy material adhered to a web of flexible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Misevich, Roy R. McGregor
  • Litter box liner
    Patent number: 4934316
    Abstract: A litter box liner comprising a rectangular absorbent pad having a waterproof backing sheet provided with absorbent material thereon. Glue lines or spots are provided on the top face thereof for holding the liner in a box-like configuration conforming to the contours of the litter box. Other glue lines or spots are provided on the bottom surface of the backing sheet for adhesively bonding the liner to the litter box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Robert J. Mack
  • Built synthetic organic detergent composition patties and processes for washing laundry therewith
    Patent number: 4933100
    Abstract: A built synthetic organic detergent composition, in particulate or patty form, results from extruding such a composition, containing water in sufficient quantity to form at least some hydrate from hydratable builder salt, and with enough free water present to plasticize the composition without resulting in separation of liquid and solid phases, and converting the extrudate to particles or lightly compressing it to pre-measured form-retaining patties or cakes.Also within the invention are processes for making such particulate and patty products, and methods of washing laundry with them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventor: Pallassana N. Ramachandran
  • Method for making an automatic dishwashing detergent powder by spraying drying and post-adding nonionic detergent
    Patent number: 4931203
    Abstract: A free flowing, stable, water-soluble, powdered automatic dishwashing detergent with superior solubility, handling and storage characteristics is provided. The compositions comprises an inorganic polyphosphate carrier onto which is absorbed a nonionic detergent. The "loaded" carrier is mixed with powdered silicate and the other usual adjuvants such as bleach, pigment, etc. High levels of detergent are possible without adversely affecting the aforementioned advantages and superior characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Fahim U. Ahmed, Charles E. Buck, Michael A. Camara, James F. Cush, Jr., James A. Kaeser
  • Sheet material
    Patent number: 4931356
    Abstract: A sheet material which yields under non-uniform pressures caused by irregularities of contact between two relatively hard surfaces adapted to provide a more uniform pressure distribution comprising the combination of relatively small granules and relatively small stiff fibers in a matrix of waxy material adhered to a cover sheet of flexible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Misevich, Thomas E. Mintel
  • Wiping cloth for cleaning non-abrasive surfaces
    Patent number: 4931201
    Abstract: A non-woven, fabric-like multifunctional cloth for household cleaning with high absorption capacity, minimum tearing resistance and a unique scrubbing and wiping efficacy. This cloth comprises a homogeneous mixture of wood pulp fibers and polypropylene microfibers impregnated with an all purpose cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Jean Julemont
  • Anticalculus oral composition
    Patent number: 4931273
    Abstract: An oral dentifrice composition such as a toothpaste, dental gel, toothpowder, dental tablet or lozenge containing as anticalculus agent about 4.3% to about 7% of alkali metal pyrophosphates comprising at least 4.3% of tetrapotassium pyrophosphate alone or admixed with up to 2.7% of tetrasodium pyrophoshpate, and as inhibitors against enzymatic hydrolysis of such agent in saliva, a fluoride and preferably up to about 3% of a synthetic anionic polymeric polycarboxylate, and use of such composition in a program of oral hygiene and/or for inhibiting dental calculus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Abdul Gaffar, Thomas G. Polefka, Robert J. Ferlauto, Jr., Rosemarie M. Crisafulli
  • Toothbrush
    Patent number: D309375
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Tom E. T. Ahlstroem, Hans O. G. Ehrich
  • Bottle and cap
    Patent number: D309423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Michel Alizard
  • Flexible cover for a sponge mop
    Patent number: D310589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Francis P. Paciullo, Ligia A. Rivera
  • Flexible cover for a sponge mop
    Patent number: D310901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Francis P. Paciullo, Ligia A. Rivera
  • Flexible cover for a sponge mop
    Patent number: D310902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Francis P. Paciullo, Ligia A. Rivera
  • Combined bottle and cap
    Patent number: D310963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventor: Umberto D. I. Segati