Patents Assigned to Procter and Gamble Company
  • Granular detergent compositions built with 2,2'-oxodisuccinate and zeolite A, process to make same, and agglomerated detergency builder
    Patent number: 5104568
    Abstract: 2,2'-oxodisuccinate detergent builder salts (ODS), especially tetrasodium 2,2'-oxodisuccinate, are difficult to dry and tend to pick up water due to the hygroscopicity of the 2,2'-oxodisuccinate: yet the present invention secures improved granular built detergent compositions comprising ODS by an aqueous ODS/zeolite coagglomeration process, the resulting agglomerate being remarkably stable and nonhygroscopic. Other detergent ingredients, such as perborate bleach, surfactants and the like, can be dry-mixed with the agglomerates to form fully-formulated granular detergents. The invention encompasses the agglomeration process, the ODS agglomerates and granular detergent compositions containing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John H. Shaw, Jr., Robert Mermelstein
  • Vehicle systems for use in cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5104646
    Abstract: Disclosed is a unique vehicle system which provides a desirable rheology to products formulated therewith, enhanced dispersion of actives therein, and improved deposition of actives therefrom. This vehicle system comprises a primary thickening agent which is a nonionic long chain alkylated water-soluble polymer, and a secondary thickening agent which is a water-soluble surfactant, dispersed in a compatible solvent. Optionally, a rheological aid, which is a chelating agent may be included in the vehicle system. Also, optionally, a distributing aid, which is a water-soluble polymer of either high molecular weight or strong ionic character may be included in the vehicle system. These vehicle systems are useful in cosmetic compositions which are used to deliver an active component to the hair or skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Raymond E. Bolich, Jr., Michael J. Norton, Glen D. Russell
  • Mechanical actuator for dispensing tap
    Patent number: 5102017
    Abstract: A mechanical actuator for liquid dispensing taps which provides a mechanical advantage by means of a combination of levers, linkages, and sets of floating and fixed hinges. In a preferred embodiment the actuator improves the ergonomics of using the dispensing tap by providing a more natural hand position and better visibility of the product flow from liquid dispensing taps typically used on large volume liquid containers such as bag-in-box packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Robert S. Dirksing
  • Porous, absorbent, polymeric macrostructures and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 5102597
    Abstract: Absorbent polymeric macrostructures that are porous and comprise an interparticle crosslinked aggregate having a circumscribed dry volume greater than about 10.0 mm.sup.3. The interparticle crosslinked aggregate comprises a multiplicity of precursor particles of substantially water-insoluble, absorbent, hydrogel-forming, polymer material; and an interparticle crosslinking agent reacted with the polymer material of the precursor particles to form crosslink bonds between the precursor particles. Because of the particulate nature of the precursor particles, the macrostructure has pores between adjacent precursor particles. The pores are interconnected by intercommunicating channels such that the macrostructure is liquid permeable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald C. Roe, Frank H. Lahrman, Charles J. Berg
  • Unit load transfer device and method
    Patent number: 5102282
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for transferring a unit load from one pallet to another pallet or slip sheet without creasing the containers constituting the unit load. In one embodiment the unit load containing pallet and the empty pallet are aligned side-by-side on a platform. The platform is selectively moveable about an axis parallel to the adjacent sides of the pallets between a horizontal position and a tilted position in which the empty pallet is lowermost. A push plate moveable relative to the platform transfers the unit load onto the empty pallet or slip sheet while the platform is tilted. The force required to transfer the unit load is reduced, when contrasted to horizontal transfer, since the component forces of the unit load are changed by the tilting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Harry B. Maddox
  • Fatty compositions with high solids content
    Patent number: 5102683
    Abstract: Edible compositions comprising solid and liquid fatty materials, and having a high solids content, said solids having a particle size of 10 microns or less. Preferably, the fatty materials are wholly or partially non-digestible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James A. Letton, Joseph McGrady, David J. Weisgerber
  • Treatment of fabric with perfume/cyclodextrin complexes
    Patent number: 5102564
    Abstract: An effective amount of perfume/cyclodextrin complex is applied to fabric that is preferably at least partially wetted. A preferred method applies said complex to said fabric in an automatic laundry dryer. The perfume/cyclodextrin complexes are preferably incorporated into solid, dryer-activated, fabric treatment (conditioning) compositions, preferably containing fabric softeners, more preferably cationic and/or nonionic fabric softeners. The complexes provide fabrics with perfume benefits when they are rewetted after drying. Volatile perfume materials including those materials that are commonly associated with "freshness" can be applied to the fabrics in an effective way. Clay provides protection for said perfume/cyclodextrin complexes, especially when certain materials like some nonionic fabric softeners and/or fatty acids are present and in contact with said perfume/cyclodextrin complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John M. Gardlik, Toan Trinh, Todd J. Banks, Fernando Benvegnu
  • Process of using silica to decrease fat absorption
    Patent number: 5100684
    Abstract: Potato pieces, for example, potato slices, french fries, and potato cubes or potato skins are prepared with a lower fat content by frying the potato pieces in an oil comprising from about 0.5 to about 2% of a hydrophobic silica. Alternatively, the potato pieces can be dipped in silica or water or oil containing silica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Magda El-Nokaly, George D. Hiler
  • Clean conditioning compositions for hair
    Patent number: 5100657
    Abstract: Disclosed are hair conditioning compositions which provide cleaner hair conditioning than is experienced with traditional hair conditioners based on quaternary ammonium compounds and lipid materials. The present conditioning compositions are based on a substantially non-depositing vehicle base which comprises a primary thickening agent which is a nonionic long chain alkylated cellulose ether, a secondary thickening agent which is a water-insoluble surfactant, and a compatible solvent. These compositions comprise a mixture of conditioning agents including silicone conditioning agents, cationic surfactant conditioning agents, and high levels of fatty alcohol conditioning agents. These conditioning compositions provide optimized hair conditioning without the drawbacks associated with traditional hair conditioners, that is, dirty hair feel and quick resoiling of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Phyllis M. Ansher-Jackson, Sue A. Etter, Kathleen B. Jividen, Patrick C. McCall, Drew D. Setser
  • Vehicle systems for use in cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5100658
    Abstract: Disclosed is a unique vehicle system which provides a desirable rheology to products formulated therewith, enhanced dispersion of actives therein, and improved deposition of actives therefrom. This vehicle system comprises a primary thickening agent which is a nonionic long-chain alkylated water-soluble polymer, and a secondary thickening agent which is a water-soluble polymer having a molecular weight greater than about 20,000, preferably a natural polysaccharide, dispersed in a compatible solvent. Optionally, a rheological aid, which is a chelating agent, may be included in the vehicle system. Also, optionally, a distributing aid, which is a water-soluble polymer of either high molecular weight or strong ionic character may be included in the vehicle system. These vehicle systems are useful in cosmetic compositions which are used to deliver an active component to the skin or hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Raymond E. Bolich, Jr., Michael J. Norton, Glen D. Russell
  • Natural deodorant compositions
    Patent number: 5098694
    Abstract: A natural deodorant composition containing glyceryl laurate, sorbic or benzoic acid and citric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bernd Komp, Christiane Gigengack
  • Papermaking belt and method of making the same using a textured casting surface
    Patent number: 5098522
    Abstract: A backside textured papermaking belt is disclosed which is comprised of a framework and a reinforcing structure. The framework has a first surface which defines the paper-contacting side of the belt, a second surface opposite the first surface, and conduits which extend between first and second surfaces of the belt. The first surface of the framework has a paper side network formed therein which defines the conduits. The second surface of the framework has a backside network with passageways that provide surface texture irregularities in the backside network. The papermaking belt is made by casting a photosensitive resinous material over and through the reinforcing structure while the reinforcing structure travels over a textured surface, and then exposing the photosensitive resinous material to light of an activating wavelength through a mask which has transparent and opaque regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John A. Smurkoski, Gary L. Leggitt, Gregory L. Wilson
  • Novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for treating inflammation and pain
    Patent number: 5099030
    Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-aminoethyl-substituted phenyl compounds, especially beta-aminoethoxy-substituted phenyl compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a safe and effective amount of a compound of the present invention and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The present invention further relates to methods for producing analgesia and reducing inflammation, in humans and lower animals, by administering the compounds or compositions of the present invention. In addition, the present invention relates to methods for making compounds of the present invention and intermediates useful in these synthesis methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Joseph H. Gardner, Gerald B. Kasting, Thomas L. Cupps, Richard S. Echler, Thomas W. Gibson, Joel I. Shulman
  • Halogenated aminohexanoates and aminobutyrates antimicrobial agents
    Patent number: 5096700
    Abstract: The subject invention involves halogenated amino acid derivatives useful as antimicrobial agents having the structure: ##STR1## wherein --R is hydrogen or 2-aminoethyl; --R' is hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy, or an amino acid residue bonded at the amino nitrogen; --R" is hydrogen or an amino acid residue bonded at the carbonyl carbon; --X is halogen; and --Y is hydrogen or halogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: William L. Seibel, Joseph H. Gardner
  • Oral compositions
    Patent number: 5096701
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral compositions which are effective against calculus comprising a tripolyphosphate salt and an orthophosphate salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald J. White, Jr., Edward R. Cox, Mary A. Hunter
  • Ultra mild skin cleansing composition
    Patent number: 5096608
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ultra mild skin cleansing composition comprising: mild synthetic surfactants, moisturizers and selected levels of soap. An ultra mild skin cleansing bar is provided which is clinically milder on the skin than water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Leonard E. Small, Paul H. Garrison, Jr., William M. Winkler, Sharon A. Seaman, Alyce J. Papa
  • Continuous motion package assembling apparatus
    Patent number: 5095683
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for the assembly of a bayonet handle package are provided. The apparatus comprises at least one handle gripping and insertion wheel mounted on a horizontal rotatable shaft and further comprises means for driving the shaft. The wheel carries a plurality of evenly-spaced, circumferentially mounted handle clamping and insertion assemblages. The assemblages operate cyclically--that is, depending upon the assemblage position in the 360 degree rotational cycle of the wheel--to grip, bend and release the handles.The process of the invention contemplates first providing an apparatus as described. Second, the wheel begins continuous rotation to effectuate the cyclical operation of the gripping and bending assemblages. A handle is then positioned at a first location near the wheel where it is gripped by one of the rotating assemblages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John T. Roberts, Claude E. Monsees, Larry J. Mattson, Ralph S. Goldstein, Ronald H. Wanless, Ronald O. Simpson
  • Oven
    Patent number: D324796
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Gregory J. McCabe
  • Combined bottle and dispensing closure
    Patent number: D325164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David V. Cann, Michael E. Butler
  • Compositions for inhibiting absorption of cholesterol
    Patent number: RE33885
    Abstract: Polyol fatty acid polyesters having at least four fatty acid ester groups are fortified with fat-soluble vitamins and used in pharmaceutical compositions for treating and/or preventing hypercholesterolemia in animals, especially humans, and in low-calorie foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Fred H. Mattson