Patents Assigned to Method Products, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8598109
    Abstract: A fabric softener formulation according to one embodiment includes 70-80 wt % methyl bis (canola amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate; 2-4 wt % dicocoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium CL; >0-12 wt % of a glycol; >0-10 wt % solvent; 0-5 wt % methyl laurate; 0-5 wt % alcohol; and 0-5 wt % fragrance. A fabric softener formulation according to another embodiment includes 20-30 wt % solvent; >0-2 wt % coco methyl ester ethoxylate; >0-3 wt % glycerin; >0-3 wt % dicocoethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate with propylene glycol; 1-5 wt % alcohol; 35-45 wt % methyl bis(canolaamideoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate with propylene glycol; 0-5 wt % fragrance; 0-2 wt % acid; and 20-30 wt % water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Donald H. Frey
  • Publication number: 20130053298
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a cleaning composition includes a surfactant system having an invert structure; and at least one enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: METHOD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120277138
    Abstract: The present invention includes a consumer product packet comprising a capsule and a fill composition within the capsule. The capsule has a tack temperature of about 110° F. or higher and substantially dissolves in water within a predetermined time period at a temperature of about 70° F. or lower. In one example, the capsule comprises a film having at least one polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one temperature adjusting agent. Dependent on the fill composition, the consumer product packet may be used for any household or personal use. In one example, the fill composition is a detergent concentrate comprises one or more surfactants, one or more humectants, and a coalescing solvent which has hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value from about 7 to about 9, wherein the ratio of the one or more humectants to the coalescing solvent is more than 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: METHOD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Fred Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson, Mike Ratko
  • Patent number: 8236747
    Abstract: The present invention includes a consumer product packet comprising a capsule and a fill composition within the capsule. The capsule has a tack temperature of about 110° F. or higher and substantially dissolves in water within a predetermined time period at a temperature of about 70° F. or lower. In one example, the capsule comprises a film having at least one polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one temperature adjusting agent. Dependent on the fill composition, the consumer product packet may be used for any household or personal use. In one example, the fill composition is a detergent concentrate comprises one or more surfactants, one or more humectants, and a coalescing solvent which has hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value from about 7 to about 9, wherein the ratio of the one or more humectants to the coalescing solvent is more than 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson, Mike Ratko
  • Publication number: 20120125947
    Abstract: A flexible bag for containing a product comprises a dispensing portion, a panel forming a first compartment for containing the product and forming a second compartment that is separate from the first compartment, and an elongated grip disposed at least in part in the second compartment. A user may grasp the grip to transport the bag or to pour a product from the first compartment. The grip may also prevent the bag from collapsing, allowing the bag to be efficiently stored on a surface and providing a surface on the flexible bag to prominently display information regarding the product. The dispensing portion may be a metered cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudiger BECKER, Francis J. HANDY
  • Publication number: 20110230380
    Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; and an amine neutralized organic acid (ANOA). A concentrated composition according to yet another embodiment includes an amine neutralized organic acid (ANOA) present in an effective amount to lower a freezing point of the concentrated composition, wherein the ANOA is present at no more than about 5 wt % based on a total weight of the concentrated composition. A concentrated cleaning composition in yet another embodiment includes a surfactant system having an invert structure, the surfactant system comprising a nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; an organic acid present in a concentration of greater than 0 to about 5 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; and an alkaline component. Methods of making are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: METHOD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110061173
    Abstract: A fabric softener formulation according to one embodiment includes 70-80 wt % methyl bis (canola amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate; 2-4 wt % dicocoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium CL; >0-12 wt % of a glycol; >0-10 wt % solvent; 0-5 wt % methyl laurate; 0-5 wt % alcohol; and 0-5 wt % fragrance. A fabric softener formulation according to another embodiment includes 20-30 wt % solvent; >0-2 wt % coco methyl ester ethoxylate; >0-3 wt % glycerin; >0-3 wt % dicocoethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate with propylene glycol; 1-5 wt % alcohol; 35-45 wt % methyl bis(canolaamideoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulfate with propylene glycol; 0-5 wt % fragrance; 0-2 wt % acid; and 20-30 wt % water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Donald H. Frey
  • Publication number: 20100299846
    Abstract: A cleaning composition according to one embodiment includes a surfactant system comprising nonionic surfactant in combination with an anionic surfactant; water present in an amount from 0 to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the cleaning composition; a solvent system comprising a polyalcohol, the solvent system being present in an amount effective to solubilize the surfactant system in the water; and an enzyme present in an amount of less than about 15 wt %; wherein the cleaning composition is in a form of a continuous phase, wherein the cleaning composition is characterized as exhibiting about a constant cleaning efficacy as measured using test procedure ASTM D4265 when the cleaning composition is added to 69 liters of exterior water in amounts ranging from about 9 to about 22 grams of cleaning composition. Methods for pretreating and cleaning laundry and nontextile surfaces are also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick W. Holzhauer, Kaj Johnson
  • Patent number: D611348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis J. Handy
  • Patent number: D614032
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis J. Handy
  • Patent number: D619008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis J. Handy, Karim Rashid
  • Patent number: D642916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis J. Handy
  • Patent number: D643737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis J. Handy
  • Patent number: D649062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis J. Handy
  • Patent number: D654795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis J. Handy
  • Patent number: D666101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis J. Handy
  • Patent number: D673452
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis J. Handy
  • Patent number: D678071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis J. Handy
  • Patent number: D702130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis J. Handy
  • Patent number: D702131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Method Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis J. Handy