Patents Assigned to Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
  • CLAY-BASED SUPERIOR ANIMAL LITTER
    Publication number: 20130305997
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward a high performance clay-based animal litter that is comprised of a clay-based liquid-absorbing material, and at least one filler coated with at least one clumping agent. The particle size of the liquid-absorbing material is small and provides the litter with a “sandy” appearance. The high performance litter is found to be surprisingly effective in containing odors and reducing tracking and dusting. It does not contain foaming agents and/or acids to trigger foaming, and does not utilize foams to block odors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Richard D. MILLER, Mark Ventura, Raymond S. Brown
  • DEVICE FOR APPLYING EPILATION WAX WITH PRECISION
    Publication number: 20130287473
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a device for applying epilation wax, allowing for a precise application from the stand-point of thickness as well as dimensions of the application, comprising a body (10) containing wax, a head, comprising an open housing provided with longitudinal and transverse lateral walls, the housing receiving a movable applicator (28) mounted in rotation in the housing, characterized in that the movable applicator (28) is a wheel (50) whose lateral surfaces (54-1 and 54-2) are domed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Giles Coupard, Virginie Fera
  • WOOD ANIMAL LITTER
    Publication number: 20130269623
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an animal litter and its method of making, comprising one or more wood substrates, one or more clumping agents and one or more adhering agents, wherein the animal litter is dense, resulting in less tracking and scattering when used by cats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventor: Frederick LAWSON
  • DETERGENT POUCH WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20130256182
    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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Elena Petrovicova, Steven Bolkan, Laura Brandt, Louis Mazzola, Lucia V. Salas
  • MODIFIED ANIMAL LITTER
    Publication number: 20130239901
    Abstract: A chemically modified animal litter that is comprised of at least one acid-activated liquid absorbing material and at least one peroxide, wherein the litter provides a surprisingly steady and consistent malodor inhibition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Leilani D. Pechera, Steven T. Adamy
  • Cap and spout combo
    Patent number: 8523024
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel cap and spout closure which provides for spout orientation, sealing, and locking when applied to a container or bottle. The present invention provides for a unique lug and notch assembly, which properly aligns and locks the cap and spout closure onto a container or bottle. The pre-assembled cap of the present invention is useful as a cap and spout for liquid laundry detergent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Piscopo, Alex Szekely, Kevin P. Shutack, Jason Joseph Nikitczuk, Richard Chomik
  • DEVICES, METHODS, AND TEST KITS FOR ELECTRONIC ANALYTE ASSAYING
    Publication number: 20130217136
    Abstract: An improved qualitative or semi-quantitative diagnostic test for low levels of any analyte, such as hCG, in a biological sample, such as urine. The test comprises of a test device containing reagents for the detection of the monitored analyte and an electronic reader that measures color development at a detection area of the device. The color development is converted to an electronic or digital signal. Improvements were made to the detection process to optimize the detection of a valid fluid front, increase the detection limit without compromising the reliability and accuracy of the test system, and improve the determination of test result validity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Albert R. Nazareth, Andy Sturman, Benedict Zin
  • ANIMAL LITTER COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20130199456
    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: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Dragomir M. BRACILOVIC, Lauren CIEMNOLONSKI, Mike KELLY, Frederick LAWSON, Joseph A. PALUZZI, Zbigniew SENK
  • MULTI-PURPOSED DENTIFRICE
    Publication number: 20130189201
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards anhydrous, single-part multi-purposed dentifrice and methods for removing plague, whitening and remineralizing teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Adonis Buelo, Anthony Cirigliano, Elizabeth Major, Yun Xu
  • SKIN SENSING ACTIVATED DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130180062
    Abstract: An electrical device such as an electric toothbrush that comprises a handle and a head portion. The head portion comprises a bristle bearing portion and an optional neck portion. The handle includes a housing having a housing exterior. First and second conductive contacts are located on the exterior of the housing. The first and second conductive contacts form part of a high impedance touch sensitive circuit configured to operate a motor to drive the bristle bearing portion when the handle is gripped by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Gerhart P. Huy, Todd W. Domke, Stephen H. Thong
  • BOUNDARY LAYER CARBONATION OF TRONA
    Publication number: 20130183526
    Abstract: A boundary layer carbonation process for producing sodium bicarbonate crystals having specific surface area in the range 0.4 m2/g to 2.5 m2/g from Trona, wherein in one embodiment the process comprises the steps of: providing Trona particles having a particle size range of ?4 +120 mesh; pre-wetting the Trona particles with water to provide a plurality of pre-wetted Trona particles each having a liquid water solution boundary layer deposited thereon; and carbonating the pre-wetted Trona particles across the water boundary layer to provide a product comprising sodium bicarbonate crystals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventor: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
  • DIAGNOSTIC DETECTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130164858
    Abstract: The invention comprises a device for detecting an analyte in a liquid sample deposited on a first portion of the device for transport to a second portion of the device that is in fluid contact with the first portion. In specific embodiments, the device is a pregnancy test device, which detects human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) as an indicator of pregnancy. Devices with improved clinical sensitivity are provided which are capable of detecting all clinically relevant hCG isoforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Albert R. Nazareth, Shang Li
  • Surface treating device
    Patent number: 8468635
    Abstract: A surface treating device includes a member adapted for engaging a surface to be treated and a driver operatively associated with the member. The driver is adapted for imparting a linear reciprocating motion to the member, wherein the member engages the surface in a manner substantially perpendicular to the surface to be treated. The surface treating device further includes a dispenser for delivering a fluid drawn from a discrete fluid source to the surface being treated by the member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jason J. Nikitczuk, Christopher Miller, Matthew L. Phillips, Benny S. Yam, Bernadette Devaney, Paul Dowd
  • DIAGNOSTIC DETECTION DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20130157379
    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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Albert R. Nazareth, Timothy Snowden, Mary-Beth Boyle
  • Method of forming a textured condom
    Patent number: 8431055
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a condom having an open end and a closed end, wherein the method is comprised of the steps of coating a bare mandrel with a pattern of coating material to form visual stimulation means, and subsequently uniformly applying additional material over these patterns to complete the formation of the condom, and thereby create projections between the ends of the condom for stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Platt, R. Christian Millar, Richard Grotyohann
  • Hyperglycosylated hCG detection device
    Patent number: 8431405
    Abstract: The present invention related to a pregnancy test device that can selectively detect hyperglycosylated human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG-H) in a liquid sample. The sample can be deposited on a proximal portion of the device for transport to a distal portion of the device. The device can include a release medium formed of a first material and including a detectable label thereon and a capture medium, including a capture site, in fluid communication with the release medium and formed of a second, different material. At least one of the release medium and the capture medium includes a binding member that exhibits a moderate to high affinity for hCG-H and is selectively or preferentially reactive with hCG-H.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Albert R. Nazareth, Timothy Snowden
  • Boundary layer carbonation of Trona
    Patent number: 8409533
    Abstract: A boundary layer carbonation process for producing sodium bicarbonate crystals having specific surface area in the range 0.4 m2/g to 2.5 m2/g from Trona, wherein in one embodiment the process comprises the steps of: providing Trona particles having a particle size range of ?4+120 mesh; pre-wetting the Trona particles with water to provide a plurality of pre-wetted Trona particles each having a liquid water solution boundary layer deposited thereon; and carbonating the pre-wetted Trona particles across the water boundary layer to provide a product comprising sodium bicarbonate crystals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Dragomir M. Bracilovic, Andrew D. Kurtz, Joseph Paluzzi, Zbigniew M. Senk
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND TEST KITS FOR ANALYTE VARIATION DETECTION
    Publication number: 20130065321
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and test kits for monitoring and detecting variation in an analyte level in a fluid sample from an individual variation using a uniquely determined analyte threshold value. In one implementation, luteinizing hormone is the monitored analyte and is compared with the determined threshold value to predict the onset of ovulation for the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Albert NAZARETH, Andy Sturman, Benedict Zin, Yea-Shun Cheng, Henry Bell, Shang Li
  • Personal vibrator
    Patent number: D687939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Zeng, Stephanie F. Berez, Tylor Garland, Aldis Rauda
  • Personal vibrator
    Patent number: D687960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Zeng, Stephanie F. Berez, Tylor Garland, Aldis Rauda