Patents Represented by Attorney Robert C. Sullivan

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  • Mild personal cleansing compositions containing sodium alcohol ethoxy glyceryl sulfonate
    Patent number: 5310508
    Abstract: A personal cleansing composition includes a salt, preferably sodium salt, of alcohol ethoxy glyceryl sulfonate. The preferred sodium salt of alcohol ethoxy glyceryl sulfonate has the formula: ##STR1## where R is a radical with 4 to 24 carbon atoms and n is a number from 1 to 10. The composition may take the form of a bar, combar, syndet bar, shampoo, liquid soap, bubble bath or shower gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Ravi Subramanyam, Ben Gu, Amrit Patel, Jairajh Mattai, Clarence Robbins, Jane Clarke, Tanya Clifton
  • Dental material and method for applying preventative and therapeutic agents
    Patent number: 5310563
    Abstract: A dental composition is produced from a dilatant silicone polymer composition by dispersing a bioactive component in the polymer composition. The dental composition is shaped and pressed against the teeth and gum surfaces and allowed to remain in place for a period of time sufficient to release the active component to the tooth and gums. The dilatant rheological properties enable the dental composition to be pushed under the gingival flap to remove food particles and treat tooth and gum surfaces below the gum line. The composition is sufficiently plastic to be easily removed from the teeth without pieces breaking and adhering to tooth surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John Curtis, Salim Nahoo, Michael Prencipe
  • Wash cycle or rinse cycle fabric conditioning compositions
    Patent number: 5308513
    Abstract: Fabric conditioning aqueous liquid emulsions are provided which impart softness and antistatic properties to laundered fabrics as a wash-cycle additive for through-the-wash use or alternatively as a rinse cycle additive. The dispersed phase of the liquid emulsions comprise complexes of specified tertiary amines and multi-functional carboxylic acids in combination with unreacted amine and a minor amount of one or more specified alkyl cellulose ethers to enhance high temperature emulsion stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Subhash Harmalker, Nagaraj S. Dixit, Kevin M. Kinscherf
  • Dispensing cap
    Patent number: 5303850
    Abstract: A tamper indicating closure includes a one-piece cap having a dispensing outlet which is aligned with a dispensing outlet in the neck of a bottle upon rotation of the cap. A removable tamper resistant detent extends downwardly from the top end of the cap and nests with a recess in the upper edge of the neck of the bottle to prevent rotation of the cap. The removable tamper resistant detent is torn free of the cap such that the cap can be rotated to an open position. The closure may also contain a flexible spout which can be folded outwardly by rotation of the cap to an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Patrick Connan
  • Oral composition having improved tooth whitening effect
    Patent number: 5302375
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oral composition for whitening teeth comprising a safe and effective whitening amount of peracetic acid dissolved or suspended in a vehicle, wherein the peracetic acid is generated within the vehicle in situ by combining water, acetylsalicylic acid and a water soluble alkali metal percarbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: David Viscio
  • Tube dispenser capable of creating a suckback effect in the nozzle
    Patent number: 5301840
    Abstract: The tubes of this invention are deformable and will usually not be collapsible. The tubes have a view window and a elongated nozzle. The tubes can be made by blow molding or extrusion. The view window permits a person to determine the contents remaining in the tube and the nozzle provides for ease in dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Kai Sun
  • Cooking fuel container and burner
    Patent number: 5302114
    Abstract: A cooking fuel device includes a fuel container and a wick supporting member positioned at the top of the container. The wick supporting member substantially closes the fuel container and contains at least one aperture to communicate with the interior of the container. A wick formed from a piled fabric includes a burn portion and a fuel feed portion. The fuel feed portion extends through the aperture into the fuel in the container. A cover having a central aperture is positioned over the top of the container to define the burn area on the wick. A peelable lid is adhesively attached to the cover and the wick which when removed will raise the pile on the wick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Natalie R. Kiefer, Francis T. Barbato, Larry Hinderer, Neale A. Messina
  • Viscoelastic dentifrice composition
    Patent number: 5300283
    Abstract: A toothpaste or dental gel composition containing an amount of a synthetic linearly viscoelastic cross-linked polymeric thickening agent, especially a cross-linked methyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride copolymer, effective to render the composition linearly viscoelastic, and a method of promoting oral hygiene by applying an effective amount of the composition to dental surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Prencipe, Gary A. Durga
  • Carton
    Patent number: 5297727
    Abstract: The present carton has a tear strip that is fully removed from the carton when the carton is opened. This is the case since the tear strip and associated adhesive is only across the front panel and the two pendant side flaps. It is not across the rear panel to which the lid remains hingedly attached after opening. In addition the side flaps attached to the front and rear panels are of a size of essentially that of the side of the carton which provides the carton with additional stacking strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Inventor: Murray J. Brioux
  • Linear viscoelastic aqueous liquid automatic dishwasher detergent composition
    Patent number: 5298180
    Abstract: Automatic dishwasher detergent composition is formulated as a linear viscoelastic, pseudoplastic, gel-like aqueous product of exceptionally good physical stability in exposed daylight, low bottle residue, low cup leakage, and improved cleaning performance, Linear viscoelasticity and pseudoplastic behavior is attributed by incorporation of cross-linked high molecular weight polyacrylic acid type thickener. Potassium to sodium weight ratios of at least 1/1 minimize amount of undissolved solid particles to further contribute to stability and pourability. Control of incorporated air bubbles functions to provide the product with a bulk density of about 1.35 to 1.40 g/cc which roughly corresponds to the density of the liquid phase. A polymeric chelating agent in the composition improves physical stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co.
    Inventor: Nagaraj S. Dixit
  • Pet chew product having oral care properties
    Patent number: 5296209
    Abstract: An edible pet chew product having a flexible cellular matrix in which is contained a cellulosic fibrous material such as corn cob fractions having a mechanical cleansing function, which when chewed by the pet, effects a reduction in plaque, stain and tartar on the pet's teeth. An oral care additive may be incorporated in the matrix to inhibit dental problems, the composition of the cellular matrix being substantially inert to the oral care additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alexander J. Simone, John J. Hefferren, Michael S. Hand, Gordon Huber
  • High foaming rheologically stable non-irritating oral composition
    Patent number: 5296215
    Abstract: An oral composition of acceptable taste substantially non-irritating to oral tissue and stable to viscosity change during storage is disclosed wherein the composition contains a surfactant system comprised of a sodium lauryl sulfoacetate surfactant purified to contain less than 18% by weight impurities and an C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 alkyl glycoside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Burke, Michael Prencipe, James M. Buchanan
  • Soap bar
    Patent number: D345817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: John C. Crawford
  • Soap bar
    Patent number: D346241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: John C. Crawford
  • Toothbrush handle
    Patent number: D346277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Adam Sherman, Peter M. Stagl
  • Toothbrush handle
    Patent number: D346696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John A. Simone, Adam Sherman, James C. McKinney, Thomas E. Mintel
  • Combined bottle and cap
    Patent number: D346963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: John Crawford
  • Soap bar
    Patent number: D347084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: John C. Crawford
  • Combined bottle and cap
    Patent number: D347175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Umberto D. I. Segati
  • Combined bottle and cap
    Patent number: D347389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: John C. Crawford