Patents Assigned to Colgate
  • ELASTOMERIC DENTAL FLOSS
    Publication number: 20120222698
    Abstract: A composition comprising a melted blend of polypropylene and an elastomeric block copolymer, and a plasticizer useful as an oral cleaning device. The elastomeric composition may be used as a dental floss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: José Eder Fontana, Edilberto Lemos, Fernando Perna, Paulo Focassio
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20120225806
    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: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Long Pan, Claudio Ortiz, Allen Puchalski
  • Antiperspirant active compositions having SEC chromatogram exhibiting high SEC peak 4 intensity
    Patent number: 8257689
    Abstract: An antiperspirant active composition comprising an aluminum salt having an aluminum to chloride molar ratio of about 0.3:1 to about 3:1, exhibiting a SEC chromatogram having a SEC Peak 4 to Peak 3 intensity ratio of at least 16 and a Peak 4 intensity greater than a Peak 5 intensity in aqueous solution. The composition can optionally include zirconium. Also, methods and processes of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Long Pan
  • Powered toothbrush with rotating sections
    Patent number: 8250694
    Abstract: The head of a toothbrush includes a first tuft block having bristles and a second tuft block having bristles. The first and second tuft blocks are mounted for counter-rotational or counter-rotational oscillating movement in a direction parallel to the outer surface of the head. The toothbrush head also includes a third section having bristles extending outwardly from the head to provide an extended field of bristles to support an elongated ribbon of toothpaste and for enhanced cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Thomas Mintel
  • PROCESS TO PRODUCE STABLE SUSPENDING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120214725
    Abstract: A process that degasses a structured surfactant composition that comprises at least one surfactant, water, and at least one suspending agent chosen from polysaccharides, gums, and celluloses. By degassing the composition, the suspending agent can form a structured system. Gas, such as air bubbles, disrupts the formation of the structuring system, which reduces the ability of the composition to suspend materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Melissa Marie Fleckenstein, Deborah Ann Peru, Kevin Mark Kinscherf, Robert Tavares, Cynthia Murphy, Dipak Patel, John Pettinari, Robert D'Ambrogio, Jodie Berta, Andrei Potanin
  • Light duty liquid cleaning compositions and methods of manufacture and use thereof
    Patent number: 8247362
    Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David Frank Suriano, Julie Burke
  • Display package
    Patent number: 8245844
    Abstract: A package for displaying a plurality of items where the package has first and second containers connectable between an open position and a closed position, each container having an outer surface having at least one elongated protrusion, the at least one protrusion having a head end and a tail end, the head end extending further outwardly from the package than the tail end, and an inner surface having at least one inner cavity aligned with the at least one protrusion, the cavity having a depth varying along the protrusion and configured to receive one of the plurality of items, wherein the head end of the at least one protrusion of the first container is proximate the tail end of the at least one protrusion of the second container in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Robert Moskovich, Andreas Haefliger
  • LOW WATER STANNOUS FLUORIDE PLUS ZINC CITRATE DENTIFRICE WITH IMPROVED STABILITY, RHEOLOGY, AND EFFICACY
    Publication number: 20120207686
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition having a low water phase comprising effective amounts of polyphosphate and ionic active ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Linh Fruge, Steven Wade Fisher, Michael Prencipe
  • Oral care implement with bead retention
    Patent number: 8240937
    Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The oral care dispenser may be held in place by a plurality of prongs located in the field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush may be made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Al Sprosta
  • Toothbrush having soft tissue cleaning elements
    Patent number: 8240936
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a head and a plurality of cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth and soft tissue of the oral cavity. One tooth cleaning element has a plurality of bristles adapted to clean teeth. Another cleaning element is connected to the head and has structure defining a channel. The channel is configured to direct fluid in contact with the head toward an edge of the head when the implement is moved. The head also defines a reservoir that is configured to receive a dentifrice therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Joe Vazquez, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Thomas J. Boyd, Rensl Dillon, Gary Gerard Bredael, Craig Anthony Hidalgo, Alexander James Sinton, Thomas John Powers
  • Method for forming a dispenser
    Patent number: 8240935
    Abstract: A method of producing a dispenser for a viscous substance comprising forming a barrel having a top surface with plurality of apertures at one end, directly molding a thermoplastic seal unit onto said top surface, said thermoplastic flowing into said plurality of apertures during molding to form a seal unit having a substantially planar section and a plurality of depending projections. The seal unit can be removable and usually not replaceable after each use of the dispenser. The seal unit can have pull tabs for the easy removal of the seal unit. This seal unit provides a positive seal for the lotion or gel substance that is to be dispensed from the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Andrew Yuhas
  • Oral care implement having tissue cleanser
    Patent number: 8234741
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a handle and a head connected to the handle. A tissue cleanser is positioned on the head and has a textured surface and a plurality of apertures extending therethough. Each of a plurality of tissue cleaning elements extends through one of the apertures and extends outwardly from the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Douglas Hohlbein, Joe Vazquez
  • Cap for a container
    Patent number: D666096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Bruce Cummings, Jason Campbell
  • Cap for a container
    Patent number: D666097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Bruce Cummings, Jason Campbell
  • Cap for a container
    Patent number: D666098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Bruce Cummings, Jason Campbell
  • Cap for a container
    Patent number: D666099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Bruce Cummings, Jason Campbell
  • Container
    Patent number: D666104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Bruce Cummings, Amy Ramirez, Peter Booth, Martin Bunce, Mark Watson, John Lamb, Corinne Elstow
  • Container
    Patent number: D666105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Bruce Cummings, Amy Ramirez, Peter Booth, Martin Bunce, Mark Watson, John Lamb, Corinne Elstow
  • Cap for a container
    Patent number: D666492
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Bruce Cummings, Jason Campbell
  • Cap for a container
    Patent number: D666493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Bruce Cummings, Jason Campbell