Patents Assigned to Colgate
  • ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HAVING MULTI-COMPONENT HANDLE
    Publication number: 20140041140
    Abstract: An oral care implement having a multi-component handle, and method of manufacturing the same. The invention can be a method of forming a handle for an oral care implement comprising: a) forming a core structure of a first hard plastic; b) forming an elongated handle body of a second hard plastic that at least partially surrounds the core structure so that opposing lateral surfaces of the core structure remain exposed; and c) forming a grip cover of a resilient material over at least a portion of the elongated handle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Robert Moskovich, Marco Bohner, Michael Rooney, Eduardo Jimenez
  • Color changing consumer products
    Patent number: 8647648
    Abstract: The invention relates to personal care products containing multilayer films with decorative layers and may impart a noticeable color change. The invention is applicable in products including type toothpaste, soaps, and other products until diluted with water (or saliva).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Guisheng Pan, Harsh M. Trivedi, Wei Wang, Nora Lin
  • Anti bone-loss and anti attachment-loss effects of an oral composition
    Patent number: 8637266
    Abstract: Methods for identifying compounds useful for treating diseases and conditions of the oral cavity are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Virginia Barnes, Harsh M. Trivedi, Wei Wang, Tao Xu, Emi Shimizu, Nicola C. Partridge
  • Compositions and method of delivery
    Patent number: 8637444
    Abstract: A method of delivering a material to a person comprising applying an anhydrous composition to a person, wherein the anhydrous composition comprises a base and metal organic framework formed from a recyclable porous material with the material adsorbed into the metal organic framework, and the recyclable porous material has a structure that breaks down when contacted with water to release the material. An anhydrous composition comprising a base and a metal organic framework formed from a recyclable porous material with the material adsorbed into the metal organic framework, wherein the recyclable porous material has a structure that breaks down when contacted with water to release the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Long Pan, Claudio Ortiz, Allen Puchalski
  • FUNCTIONAL FRAGRANCE PRECURSOR
    Publication number: 20140023598
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of fragrance precursor compounds comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, said fragrance precursor compounds being of the formula X—O—C(R)(R*)(OR**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is H or X; X—O representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a compound selected from the group consisting of surfactants, fabric softeners, softener precursor ester amines, softener precursor amido amines, hair conditioners, skin conditions, saccharides and polymers. In a second aspect it relates to a method of preparing such precusors. Further the invention relates to compositions, comprising the precursor of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Smith, Amjad Farooq, Donghui Wu, Marija Heibel, Karen Drehs
  • Oral care instrument including an oral care agent
    Patent number: 8632269
    Abstract: An oral care instrument includes at least one oral care agent. In one embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided on one or more surfaces of the oral care instrument or included within cavities within the head or in one or more surfaces of a head. In other embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided in or on a thin slab subsequently bonded onto a surface, or applied as a stable coating. The oral care instrument can also be provided with a wear indicator. The oral care agents can be released during one use, during multiple uses, or throughout the life of the instrument. Water, oral secretions and/or chemicals within the mouth can activate the oral care agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Bruce M. Russell, Van Canady, Steven M. Sorrel, Candi Rancel, Heng Cai, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Eduardo J. Jimenez
  • Implement having a reaction and delivery system
    Patent number: 8632268
    Abstract: A reaction and delivery implement (100) that includes a handle (103) configured for user manipulation, a head (102) having a plurality of agent housing regions (120,130), the first agent housing region (120) housing a first agent and the second agent housing region (130) housing a second agent, the first and second agents being different is described. The head is configured to facilitate both prevention of intermixing of the first and second agents in a storage position as well as reaction of the first and second agents through intermixing in a delivery position so as to produce and apply a third agent to a contacted surface when in the delivery position. The reaction and delivery implement may be an oral care implement such as a toothbrush. The implement may also be motorized and may be used with a wide array of reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: James H. Kemp
  • Antiperspirant Active Compositions Having SEC Chromatogram Exhibiting High SEC Peak 4 Intensity
    Publication number: 20140017189
    Abstract: An aluminum salt composition comprising an aluminum chlorohydrate having an aluminum to chloride molar ratio of about 0.3:1 to about 3:1, exhibiting a SEC chronatogram having a SEC Peak 4 to Peak 3 intensity ratio of at least 7, a SEC Peak 3 area of less than 5% of a total area of Peaks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in the SEC chromatogram, and a Peak 4 intensity greater than a Peak 5 intensity in aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Long Pan
  • Oral care implement
    Patent number: 8628264
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a handle, a head mounted to one end of the handle that includes a first face having a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending therefrom and a second face, a store of dentifrice retained at the head, and a film matrix retained at the head containing at least one rapidly releasable agent. A soft tissue cleaner can be included on the second face. The at least one rapidly releasable agent can be provided to the first and/or second faces during use from the film matrix. In addition, dentifrice can be provided to the first and/or second faces during use from the store of dentifrice. The at least one rapidly releasable agent can include, for example, a flavoring agent, a dentifrice, or a therapeutic agent. The toothbrush can be small in size and lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Guofeng Xu, Richard Scott Robinson, Douglas J. Hohlbein
  • Dentifrice containing zinc ions and polyphosphate ions
    Patent number: 8628755
    Abstract: The invention includes a dentifrice composition that comprises a zinc ion source, a polyphosphate ion source, an anethole, and a silica. The silica has a mean particle size of about 5 to about 12 microns, an Einlehner hardness of about 1 to about 20, and an oil absorption of about 40 to less than about 100 cc/100 g. The composition contains zinc ions and polyphosphate ions in a weight ratio of about 0.1:1 to about 10:1 and has a RDA value of about 100 to about 200 and a PCR value of about 75 to about 110. Related methods are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Michael Prencipe
  • Oral care implement having a liquid collection system
    Patent number: 8628483
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a collection system for oral fluids. Some embodiments of the implement may include an oral care region having a wearable oral member having a thickness that is reduced during use, a reservoir for retaining an oral fluid, a receiver coupled to the oral member for receiving an oral fluid, and a fluid pathway in communication with the receiver to provide the oral fluid to the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John Gatzemeyer, Madhusudan Patel, Elizabeth Gittins, Harsh M. Trivedi
  • Oral care implement
    Patent number: 8628263
    Abstract: An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a releasable material (e.g., an oral medicament) and a tissue cleanser for cleaning the soft tissues and removing odor-causing bacteria from the mouth. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed on the surface of the tissue cleanser. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed behind the tissue cleanser. In one arrangement, the releasable material is incorporated in the composition of the tissue cleanser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, Chi Shing Wong
  • All-purpose cleaning compositions
    Patent number: 8618041
    Abstract: The present invention relates to surfactant-based all-purpose cleaners useful for cleaning surfaces including household hard surfaces as well as glass. The cleaning compositions comprise an anionic sulfonate surfactant, a non-ionic aliphatic ethoxylated surfactant, an alcohol, and a residue-reducing agent. The cleaning compositions of the invention are effective in removing soils such as grease soil and in leaving un-rinsed or unwiped surfaces residue free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Christine Toussaint, Nicole Andries, Myriam Mondin
  • Anti-biofilm carbonate compounds for use in oral care compositions
    Patent number: 8617523
    Abstract: The present invention includes oral care compositions and methods for inhibiting growth and formation of oral biofilms by quorum sensing inhibition and/or bactericidal activity. In some embodiments, the present invention discloses an oral care composition including a therapeutically effective amount of at least one carbonate compound of Formula (1) and at least one excipient: wherein, R1 and R2 are independently: an aliphatic radical; a hydroxyaliphatic radical; or an aryl radical. In some embodiments, the present invention discloses a method of providing oral care benefits including applying to an oral cavity an oral care composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of at least one carbonate compound of Formula (1) and at least one excipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Harsh M. Trivedi, Tao Xu, Davide Miksa
  • Payout-glide-flakeoff apparatus for characterizing deodorant and antiperspirant sticks
    Patent number: 8607614
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for characterizing and quantifying certain attributes of antiperspirants and deodorants is provided, such as payout, friction, and flakeoff. The apparatus is capable of reproducibly applying antiperspirants and deodorant to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: John P. Rouse
  • Container
    Patent number: D695132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Cristina Bouthillon
  • Oral care implement
    Patent number: D697719
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Wen-Jin Xi, Guang Sheng Guo, Kai Zhang
  • Oral care implement
    Patent number: D697721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Wen Jin Xi, Guang Sheng Guo, Kai Zhang
  • Oral care implement
    Patent number: D698158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: David Lee, Yu Liu, Xiang Ji Ding, Yan Mei Ji, Ran Zhang, Wen Jin Xi
  • Toothbrush
    Patent number: D698554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Wen Jin Xi, Guang Sheng Guo, Bo Zhang, Li Ping Zhang