Patents Assigned to Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
  • Publication number: 20160296470
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides oral, chewable dosage forms that are suitable for delivery of one or more active ingredients to a consumer, particularly a human individual. The dosage forms can be configured as multicomponent compositions formed of a first component including a gummy composition, at least one further component including a composition that is different from the gummy composition, and an active ingredient. The gummy composition and the second composition can be co-deposited to form multicomponent dosage forms wherein a gummy shell at least partially surrounds a core that is solid or liquid at standard temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ovidiu Romanoschi, Caryn Oryniak, Luis Muniz, Lindsey Bagley, Graham Godfrey, Hiep Huatan
  • Patent number: 9453850
    Abstract: An improved electronic diagnostic device for detecting the presence of an analyte in a fluid sample comprises a casing having a display, a test strip mounted in the casing, a processor mounted in the casing, and a first sensor mounted in the casing and operatively coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to receive a signal from the first sensor when the device is exposed to ambient light thereby causing the device to become activated. The device includes a light shield that exerts pressure across a width of the test strip to prevent fluid channeling along the length of the test strip. The processor is configured to present an early positive test result reading when a measured value exceeds a predetermined early reading threshold value at any time after a predetermined early testing time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Andy Sturman, Benedict Zin, Albert Nazareth, Henry Bell
  • Publication number: 20160199165
    Abstract: An electric toothbrush with a replaceable brush head section is disclosed. The electric toothbrush includes a handle including a motor therein and a brush head section. The toothbrush has a longitudinal axis extending through the handle to the far end of the brush head. The brush head section includes a translation head and an oscillation head, each of which has a bristle support member, one of which will rotate and oscillate and the other of which will not rotate or oscillate, but will reciprocate along, or substantially parallel to, the longitudinal, axis. The translation head is adapted so that its motion will induce a different motion in the bristle head of the oscillation head. The invention results in reduced assembly costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Church & Dwight, Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Nikitczuk
  • Patent number: 9387120
    Abstract: A condom together with a lubrication composition, the lubricating composition containing a minimal amount of free water, and comprising one or more glycols, such that the glycols in the lubricant release heat and warmth when contact with compositions containing free water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Blum, James Daniels, Jr., April Ensinger, Michael J. Harrison, Robin Luyber, R. Christian Millar
  • Publication number: 20160169881
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and test kits for detecting and quantifying an analyte level in a biological fluid sample using impedance measurements, are disclosed. The fluid sample is applied to a lateral flow strip, and impedance of the strip is measured as the assay dries. Analysis of the drying-dependent impedance measurements indicates the presence and quantity of the analyte in the fluid sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Church & Dwight, Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Nazareth, Shang Li, Timothy Snowden, Giles H.W. Sanders, Anthony Cass
  • Publication number: 20160169887
    Abstract: Systems, methods, devices and test kits for detecting an analyte and quantifying an analyte level in a biological fluid sample using a lateral flow assay with enhancement solution are disclosed. The fluid sample is applied to a lateral flow strip, and thereafter an enhancement solution is applied that enhances the results of the test. The enhancement solution is contained with the device, such as in a store or blister. The assay may also include a washing fluid applied to the strip in a similar manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Church & Dwight, Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Albert R. Nazareth, Shang Li, Timothy Snowden, Giles H.W. Sanders, Anthony Cass
  • Patent number: 9273270
    Abstract: A unit dose cleaning product for delivering a peroxide-containing bleaching agent, includes a peroxide-containing bleaching agent component containing a peroxide-containing bleaching agent and a first at least partially water soluble material encapsulating the peroxide-containing bleaching agent, a peroxide bleach activating agent component including a peroxide bleach activating agent, and having the peroxide-containing bleaching agent component dispersed therein forming a cleaning composition, and a pouch made of a second at least partially water soluble material enclosing the cleaning composition, wherein the first at least partially water soluble material of the peroxide-containing bleaching agent component exhibits a substantially longer dissolution time than the second at least partially water soluble material of the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven T. Adamy, Lauren Ciemnolonski
  • Patent number: 9242774
    Abstract: An improved detergent pouch that is prepared from at least two water-soluble polymeric films, which are sealed together to contain a detergent composition therein, wherein at least one flexibility-imparting agent is mixed with the detergent composition, or coated onto the pouch to prevent leakage and cracking under stress or unfavorable environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Elena Petrovicova, Steven Bolkan, Laura Brandt, Louis Mazzola, Lucia V. Salas
  • Patent number: 9205037
    Abstract: A depilatory composition, and a method of using a depilatory composition, where the present invention is a depilatory composition comprising: (1) a film-forming polymer; (2) depilatory active ingredients; and (3) a solvent system, wherein the depilation composition forms a peelable film after drying. The depilation composition of the present invention uses a blend of fully and partially hydrolyzed poly(vinyl alcohol).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Steven T. Adamy, Lauren Ciemnolonski
  • Patent number: 9207248
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for detecting the presence of an analyte in a liquid sample. In some embodiments, methods and devices for the detection of an antigen in a body fluid using a plurality of species-specific antibodies are provided. A sandwich complex may be formed using primary antibodies derived from two different species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Albert R. Nazareth, Timothy Snowden, Mary-Beth Boyle
  • Publication number: 20150291297
    Abstract: A bottle handling apparatus handles bottles (50) of a nominal neck (70) radius. The apparatus has a carrier (140) and a plurality of bottle guides (100; 180; 200) mounted to the carrier and each comprising a bottle-engaging recess (110). The bottle-engaging recess accommodates necks of different eccentricities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Albert H. Lund, Peter Piscopo
  • Patent number: 9151754
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to diagnostic test devices that provide increased comfort and ease of use. The diagnostic test device can include a test member, such as a lateral flow assay test strip. The test device can further comprise a housing that comprises a substantially arch shaped handle. The housing of the test device can comprise a base member that is attached to a curved lower surface of the housing and that can improve stability of the device in an upward facing position as well as enable angled positioning of the device relative to a flat, horizontal surface. The curvature of the test device in particular can provide secure handling of the device while also improving ease and comfort of use thereof. The disclosure further relates to methods of determining the presence of an analyte in a fluid sample and methods for evaluating a test result of a personal use diagnostic test device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Snowden, Kristen Buentello, Ashley Tomasello, Dean M. Mohamed
  • Patent number: 9145536
    Abstract: A peroxide-containing cleaning composition with enhanced peroxide stability includes a peroxide-containing bleaching agent, at least one surfactant, an alkali metal salt in amounts sufficient to maintain an alkaline pH, a silane quaternary ammonium compound present in an amount sufficient to enhance the stability of the peroxide-containing bleaching agent, and an aqueous diluent. A method of stabilizing a peroxide-containing cleaning composition is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Steven T. Adamy
  • Publication number: 20150250704
    Abstract: A non-irritating personal lubricant composition comprises a silicone fluid carrier and at least one sensorial agent, the composition having a viscosity of at least 175 centistokes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Church & Dwight, Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ovidiu Romanoschi, Jason R. Kieke, Michael J. Harrison, Luis Muniz
  • Publication number: 20150246131
    Abstract: The present invention provides a personal lubricant composition that includes (a) at least one silicone-containing component, and (b) a hydrophilic component comprising water and a polyol in respective amounts, which provide advantages such as to tactile and sensory, feel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: Church & Dwight, Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ovidiu Romanoschi, Luis Muniz, Michael J. Harrison, Jason Kieke
  • Patent number: 9119374
    Abstract: There is provided an absorbent composition for water-based liquids, wherein dusting normally associated with handling of powdered absorbent materials is significantly reduced. The composition can be an animal litter, such as cat litter. The composition is formed by mixing a filler with a de-dusting agent and spraying an aqueous slurry of a deodorizing agent onto the mixture. The mixture is then added to a water absorbing material such as clay to uniformly mix the deodorizing agent with the water absorbing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Dragomir M. Bracilovic, Lauren Ciemnolonski, Mike Kelly, Frederick Lawson, Joseph A. Paluzzi, Zbigniew Senk
  • Publication number: 20150232787
    Abstract: A unit dose cleaning product for delivering a peroxide-containing bleaching agent, includes a peroxide-containing bleaching agent component containing a peroxide-containing bleaching agent and a first at least partially water soluble material encapsulating the peroxide-containing bleaching agent, a peroxide bleach activating agent component including a peroxide bleach activating agent, and having the peroxide-containing bleaching agent component dispersed therein forming a cleaning composition, and a pouch made of a second at least partially water soluble material enclosing the cleaning composition, wherein the first at least partially water soluble material of the peroxide-containing bleaching agent component exhibits a substantially longer dissolution time than the second at least partially water soluble material of the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Steven T. Adamy, Lauren Ciemnolonski
  • Patent number: 9108069
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a polymeric depilatory (epilatory) composition including: a. at least one basic compound permitting adherence to the hair, b. at least one wax-based rheology regulating compound, and c. at least one microwave absorber compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Helena Cheminet, Ali Ben Moussa, Virginie Fera, Hubert Delagneau
  • Patent number: D737951
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Lindsay, Catherine Hartmann, Ian Stapleton
  • Patent number: D750894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Gerhart P. Huy