Patents Assigned to Church & Dwight
  • Dispensing/measuring cap/cup
    Patent number: 9821932
    Abstract: The dispensing cap/cup (26) has a sidewall (100) and a transverse web (102) spanning the sidewall to create a cup structure. The sidewall has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The sidewall has a plurality of fill level indicia (140, 142) along the interior surface. The fill level indicia comprise a raised boundary (150) and texturing (152) within the boundary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: H Stephen Quinn, Albert H. Lund
  • Sperm motility test device and method
    Patent number: 9784961
    Abstract: Test kits for assessing male fertility include a sample holder defining an object plane, a lens, and a two dimensional light sensor defining an image plane arranged along a common linear axis. The distance between the object plane and the image plane may be no more than 50 mm, and may be no more than 30 mm. A lens aperture may have an area of 1-10 mm2. The test kit may have a housing with a maximum linear dimension of no more than 100 mm. Processing circuitry may be provided that is configured to produce a sperm count and/or sperm motility measurements by processing image data from the two-dimensional light sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas James Wooder, Giles Sanders, Albert R. Nazareth, Shang Li
  • NASAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING MIXTURE OF HYALURONIC ACIDS AND SALINE SOLUTION
    Publication number: 20170274006
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nasal composition comprising a saline base, an active agent and a mixture of a first hyaluronic acid having a molecular weight of at most 105 daltons with a second hyaluronic acid having a molecular weight of at least 105 daltons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Amina SAAID
  • Diagnostic test device with audible feedback
    Patent number: 9773399
    Abstract: Diagnostic test devices improve communication to a user thereof through provision of audible output. The test device can include a test member, such as lateral flow assay test strip. The test device further includes an electronic communication circuit that can comprise an audio output element as well as a microcontroller. Other elements in the electronic communication circuit includes one or more sensor elements, a display element, and one or more switching elements.—Methods provide indicia for operation of a test device that comprise steps for assembly of a diagnostic test device that provides for audio output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mathew Palmer, Giles H. W. Sanders, Nicholas J. Wooder, Albert R. Nazareth, Timothy Snowden, Ovidiu Romanoschi
  • Aqueous lubricant composition
    Patent number: 9745533
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an aqueous lubricant composition comprising hyaluronic acid, organic acid, salts and water, and has a pH of between 5.5 and 7.0 and an osmolality between about 150 and 1,500 mOsm/kg. The lubricant surprisingly has long-lasting lubricity and low osmolality as compared to conventional lubricants on the market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Cristina Cojocariu, Michael J. Harrison, D. Craig Woodward, Justin Lee Batson, Dennis R. Blum
  • Method and apparatus for electrochemical detection
    Patent number: 9678070
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and methods for the electrochemical detection and/or quantitation of an analyte in a sample, wherein the device comprises a substrate and a detector, wherein the substrate comprises a labeled binding agent, wherein the label is an enteric material particle that encapsulates a ferrocene methanol redox species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Albert R. Nazareth, Shang Li, Giles H. W. Sanders, Anthony Edward George Cass, Marian Rehak
  • Bottle filling/capping methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 9656773
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Albert H. Lund, Peter Piscopo
  • System for depositing an imprint onto a substrate
    Patent number: 9592661
    Abstract: A system for depositing an imprint onto a substrate includes a deposition surface having at least one outlet disposed therein, a substrate holder for holding the substrate against the deposition surface, means operatively associated with the deposition surface for supplying a material through said at least outlet to deposit said material onto the substrate, and a spacer member disposed in contact between the deposition surface and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Harrison, Andrew Y. Oleson, William D. Platt, Richard Grotyohann, Richard Wilheim Janse van Rensburg
  • Methods for electronic analyte assaying
    Patent number: 9588113
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Albert R. Nazareth, Andy Sturman, Benedict Zin
  • Liquid detergent formulation containing peroxide and a metal-based bleach catalyst
    Patent number: 9574162
    Abstract: A stable, liquid bleach composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a peroxide-based bleaching agent, water, a metal catalyst, and a polyol. The polyol is a secondary solvent that promote peroxide stability in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven T. Adamy, Lauren Ciemnolonski
  • ELECTRONIC ANALYTE ASSAYING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160370347
    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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Andy Sturman, Benedict Zin, Albert Nazareth, Henry Bell
  • ELECTRONIC ANALYTE ASSAYING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160370346
    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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Andy Sturman, Benedict Zin, Albert Nazareth, Henry Bell
  • Dual chamber pouch
    Patent number: D779118
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Johnson, Nimit Bansal
  • Dual chamber pod
    Patent number: D779119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Johnson, Nimit Bansal
  • Dual chamber pod
    Patent number: D779727
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Johnson
  • Three chamber pod
    Patent number: D783203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Johnson, Carl Henry, Jonathan Wharton
  • Condom having specific textures
    Patent number: D788288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Caihua Wang, Arginnys Soto, Pamela Dozier
  • Three chamber pod
    Patent number: D797991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Johnson, Carl Henry, Jonathan Wharton
  • Three chamber pod
    Patent number: D797992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Johnson, Carl Henry, Jonathan Wharton
  • Bristle support plate for toothbrush
    Patent number: D798059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Gerhart P. Huy, Matthew Kwang, Clark F. Bow