Patents Represented by Attorney Steven J. Goldstein

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  • Regimen for treating osteoporosis
    Patent number: 4761406
    Abstract: A method for treating or preventing osteoporosis utilizing a cyclic regimen comprising alternating for two or more cycles the administration of a bone resorption inhibiting polyphosphonate and a no treatment (rest) period. Further disclosed is a kit for use in implementing this method of treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lawrence Flora, Benjamin F. Floyd
  • Articles and methods for treating fabrics
    Patent number: 4756850
    Abstract: Disclosed are dryer-added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing imidazoline-anionic surfactant ion-pair complexes as fabric conditioning agents. Optionally, these compositions can contain polymeric soil release agents and the fabrics are commingled with the conditioner active and optional components in an automatic laundry dryer and are provided with a soft, antistatic finish concurrently with the drying operation. The fabric conditioning agents herein are preferably employed in combination with a dispensing means adapted for use in an automatic dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Bala C. Nayar
  • Nutritional fat suitable for enteral and parenteral products
    Patent number: 4753963
    Abstract: A nutritonal fat suitable for enteral and parenteral products is disclosed. This fat consists essentially of from about 50 to 100% by weight triglycerides having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 group is selected from n-heptanoyl, n-octanoyl, n-nonanoyl, n-decanoyl and n-undecanoyl groups; and the R.sup.2 groups comprise from 0 to about 90% saturated acyl groups selected from n-heptanoyl, n-octanoyl, n-nonanoyl, n-decanoyl, n-undecanoyl, lauroyl, myristoyl, palmitoyl, stearoyl and mixtures thereof; from 0 to about 90% oleoyl groups; from about 10 to 100% linoleoyl groups; and from 0 to about 10% linolenoyl groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ronald J. Jandacek, Robert A. Volpenhein
  • Dual-textured cookie products containing a unique saccharide mixture
    Patent number: 4752484
    Abstract: Cookie products, having a storage-stable plurality of textures, comprising (1) discrete regions providing a stable, crisp texture; and (2) discrete regions providing a stable, chewy texture are disclosed. The regions characterized by a chewy texture include a unique saccharide mixture which comprises monosaccharides, di- and trisaccharides, a low level of tetra- and higher saccharides, and sucrose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Phillip F. Pflaumer, James P. Smith
  • Selectively surface-hydrophilic porous or perforated sheets
    Patent number: 4735843
    Abstract: Surface-hydrophilic perforated sheets comprise a fluid-permeable hydrophobic sheet having a multiplicity of holes for fluid passage. The sheets are coated with a rubber-like material insoluble in aqueous fluid but having surface-hydrophilic properties, whereby the surface of the sheet is rendered hydrophilic. The sheets are particularly useful as cover sheets for absorbent structures such as diapers, bandages, and catamenials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Isao Noda
  • Latex compositions capable of producing elastomers with hydrophilic surfaces
    Patent number: 4734445
    Abstract: Latex compositions suitable for applications requiring surface hydrophilicity are disclosed. The latexes can be used in liquid film-forming compositions which comprise: (1) a liquid phase such as water, water-miscible solvents and mixtures thereof; and (2) latex particles dispersed in the liquid phase. The particles comprise an elastomeric hydrophobic core with a hydrophilic "shell" which is integral with the core. When the liquid phase is removed, the particles are capable of forming an elastomeric film having a substantially permanent hydrophilic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Isao Noda, Douglas F. Hager
  • Anionic end-capped oligomeric esters as soil release agents in detergent compositions
    Patent number: 4721580
    Abstract: Oligomeric esters and mixtures thereof useful as soil release agents in consumer laundering and fabric care compositions are disclosed. Preferred oligomers have the formulae ##STR1## wherein E is ##STR2## wherein the R substituents may be the same or different and are members selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)--, --CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 --and --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, n is an integer from 1 to 30 and x is an integer from 0 to about 20 provided that when E is ##STR3## x is at least 1. Mixtures of the oligomers having one and two NaO.sub.3 S(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n --substituents are particularly effective and formulable soil release agents in detergent compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Eugene P. Gosselink
  • Block polyester and like compounds having branched hydrophilic capping groups useful as soil release agents in detergent compositions
    Patent number: 4713194
    Abstract: Block polyesters having branched hydrophilic capping groups which are useful as soil release agents in detergent compositions are disclosed. Preferred polyesters have the formula; ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is a 1,4-phenylene moiety; the R.sup.2 are essentially ethylene moieties, 1,2-propylene moieties or a mixture thereof; each X is ethyl or preferably methyl; each n.sub.1 is from 1 to about 5; the sum of each n.sub.1 +n.sub.2 is from about 12 to about 43; u is from about 3 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Eugene P. Gosselink
  • Capped 1,2-propylene terephthalate-polyoxyethylene terephthalate polyesters useful as soil release agents
    Patent number: 4711730
    Abstract: Capped 1,2-propylene terephthalate-polyoxyethylene terephthalate polyesters useful as soil release agents are disclosed. Preferred polyesters have the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is a 1,4-phenylene moiety; the R.sup.2 are essentially 1,2-propylene moieties; the R.sup.3 are essentially the polyoxyethylene moiety--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.q --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --; each X is ethyl or preferably methyl; each n is from about 12 to about 45; q is from about 12 to about 90; the average value of u is from about 5 to about 20; the average value of v is from about 1 to about 10; the average value of u+v is from about 6 to about 30; the ratio u to v is from about 1 to about 6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Eugene P. Gosselink, Francis L. Diehl
  • Flavor system having high chocolate flavor impact
    Patent number: 4707365
    Abstract: A natural chocolate flavor system having high chocolate flavor impact is disclosed. This system has: (1) a high level of cocoa solids; (2) a high level of a mixture of pyrazines; and (3) high ratios of certain dimethyl pyrazines to trimethyl and tetramethyl pyrazines. This chocolate flavor system is useful in formulating chocolate chips and chocolate coatings for storage-stable crisp and chewy cookies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Louis V. Haynes, Phillip F. Pflaumer, George P. Rizzi, Bruce A. Roberts
  • Detergent compositions containing ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid
    Patent number: 4704233
    Abstract: Laundry detergent compositions containing a detergent surfactant, a detergent builder, and from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid or salts thereof are disclosed. These compositions provide enhanced removal of organic stains, such as food and beverage stains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frederick A. Hartman, Christopher M. Perkins
  • Block polyesters and like compounds useful as soil release agents in detergent compositions
    Patent number: 4702857
    Abstract: Block polyesters useful as soil release agents in detergent compositions are disclosed. Preferred polyesters have the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is a 1,4-phenylene moiety; the R.sup.2 consist essentially of ethylene moieties, 1,2-propylene moieties or a mixture thereof; each X is ethyl or preferably methyl; each n is from about 12 to about 43; u is from about 3 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Eugene P. Gosselink
  • Detergent compositions containing triethylenetetraminehexaacetic acid
    Patent number: 4698181
    Abstract: Laundry detergent compositions, essentially free of peroxygen bleach compounds, containing a detergent surfactant, a detergent builder, and from about 0.3% to 10% by weight triethylenetetraminehexaacetic acid or salts thereof are disclosed. These compositions provide enhanced removal of organic stains, such as food and beverage stains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: William K. Lewis
  • Alpha-L-aspartyl-D-phenylglycine esters and amides useful as high intensity sweeteners
    Patent number: 4692512
    Abstract: alpha-L-Aspartyl-D-phenylglycine esters and amides are disclosed to be useful as high intensity sweeteners. These compounds can be used to sweeten a variety of foods, beverages and other oral products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: John M. Janusz
  • Alpha-L-aspartyl-D-heteroaromatic-substituted glycine esters and amides useful as high intensity sweeteners
    Patent number: 4692513
    Abstract: Alpha-L-Aspartyl-D-heteroaromatic-substituted glycine esters and amides are disclosed to be useful as high intensity sweeteners. These compounds can be used to sweeten a variety of foods, beverages and other oral products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert B. Blum, John M. Gardlik, John M. Janusz, George P. Rizzi
  • Detergency builder system
    Patent number: 4689167
    Abstract: Disclosed is a highly effective detergency builder system comprising the combination of particular ether carboxylate sequestering agents and particular types of dispersing/anti-redeposition agents. Such selected ether carboxylates can include oxydisuccinate, tartrate monosuccinate and/or tartrate disuccinate. Such particular dispersing/anti-redeposition agents can include salts of acrylic acid-based polymers and co-polymers or can include certian ethoxylated amine materials. This selected combination of particular ether carboxylate sequestering agents and particular dispersing/anti-redeposition agents provide an especially useful builder system for use in phosphorus-free detergent or laundry additive products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jerome H. Collins, Larry N. Mackey, Gianfranco L. Spadini
  • Detergency builder system
    Patent number: 4687592
    Abstract: A highly effective detergency builder system comprises the combination of a major proportion of an ether polycarboxylate and minor proportions of an iron and manganese chelating agent and a polymeric polycarboxylate dispersing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jerome H. Collins, Larry N. Mackey, Gianfranco L. Spadini
  • Certain hexahydroindan-2,2-diphosphonic acids useful in treating diseases associated with abnormal calcium and phosphate metabolism
    Patent number: 4687768
    Abstract: Novel cyclic geminal-diphosphonic acid compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, which are useful for treating diseases characterized by abnormal calcium and phosphate metabolism; and a method of treating diseases characterized by abnormal calcium and phosphate metabolism utilizing these noval cyclic diphosphonic acid compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James J. Benedict, Karen Y. Johnson
  • Disposable absorbent articles
    Patent number: 4685909
    Abstract: Absorbent articles containing both pH control agents and substantially water-insoluble, highly neutralized hydrogel material as a fluid-absorbing polymer are disclosed. By placing pH control agents and hydrogel in distinct discrete zones within the article, absorbent products such as diapers can be realized which are highly effective for absorbing discharged body fluids and which also serve to prevent or reduce diaper rash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ronald W. Berg, Robert L. Stewart
  • Pharmaceutical products providing enhanced analgesia
    Patent number: 4681897
    Abstract: An analgesic composition comprising capsaicin or a capsaicin analogue and an analgesic selected from the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic drugs is disclosed. This combination has been found to exhibit unexpectedly enhanced analgesic activity in humans and lower animals without a corresponding increase in undesirable side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Larry M. Brand