Patents Assigned to Procter & Gamble Company, The
  • Absorbent tissue-towel products comprising related embossed and printed indicia
    Publication number: 20040258886
    Abstract: An absorbent tissue-towel product comprising paper substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a printed image disposed on at least one of first or second surfaces; and an embossed image disposed on at least one of first or second surfaces; wherein the embossed image and the printed image both represent elements of the same subject matter association.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Kathleen Ann Murphy Maciag
  • Processes and apparatuses for applying a benefit composition to one or more fabric articles during a fabric enhancement operation
    Publication number: 20040259750
    Abstract: A process is provided for applying a benefit composition to a fabric article during a fabric enhancement operation. The process may comprise the steps of selecting a desired one of two or more levels of a benefit to be provided by the benefit composition to the fabric article, and selecting one dosage amount for the benefit composition based on the selected benefit level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dean Larry DuVal, Michael Joseph Orr, Mary Jane Combs, Eugene Joseph Panchieri
  • Fabric care systems for providing anti-wrinkle benefits to fabric
    Publication number: 20040259762
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-wrinkle fabric treatment compositions comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Shulin Larry Zhang, Janet Sue Littig, Arturo Luis Casado-Dominguez
  • Fabric treatment compositions comprising different silicones, a process for preparing them and a method for using them
    Patent number: 6833344
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric treatment compositions comprising at least one or more cationic silicone polymers, comprising one or more polysiloxane units and one or more quaternary nitrogen moieties, and an nitrogen-free silicone polymer wherein the ratio by weight of the cationic silicone polymer to the nitrogen-free silicone polymer is from 10:1 to 0.01:1, preferably from 5:1 to 0.05:1, and more preferably from 1:1 to 0.1:1. A process for preparing such compositions, a method of treating substrates and the use of such compositions are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Roland Wagner, Matthew David Butts, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese
  • Method of deodorizing and/or cleaning carpet using a composition comprising odor control agent
    Patent number: 6833342
    Abstract: A method of deodorizing and/or reducing malodor in carpet comprises the step of contacting the carpet with a deodorizing composition comprising an effective amount of odor control agent. In a preferred embodiment, the deodorizing composition is a concentrated composition and the method comprises diluting the concentrated deodorizing composition to form a diluted deodorizing composition and using the diluted deodorizing composition in combination with a carpet extractor to deodorize the carpet. An article of manufacture for deodorizing carpet comprises a container, a deodorizing composition in the container, and a set of instructions in association with the container to communicate the benefits of the present methods and the uses of the present compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Dean Larry DuVal, Kristin Marie Nichols, Steven Reece, Robert William Kiblinger, Daniel Scott Cobb, Hirotaka Uchiyama
  • Laundering aid for preventing dye transfer
    Patent number: 6833336
    Abstract: A laundry additive article comprising an insoluble polymeric amine dye absorber physically adhered to an insoluble substrate is disclosed. The insoluble polymeric amine dye absorber is dye-selective, preferentially binding fugitive dyes in a wash solution, rather than detergent components or fabrics. The laundry additive article may comprise additional components including a dye transfer inhibitor and a signal to visually indicate that fugitive dyes have been scavenged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Yousef Georges Aouad, Sherri Lynn Randall, William Conrad Wertz
  • Fabric treatment applicator
    Patent number: 6832867
    Abstract: An applicator for a fabric treatment composition and application thereof. Fabric treatment applicators comprising a nib and a containing a composition with a bleach and a surfactant and methods of use therefore. Portable stain remover applicator for a fabric treatment composition containing a housing and an application device that incorporates a nib herein the composition comprises at least one bleach and at least one surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David Roy Sandbach, Jean Wevers
  • Process for making detergent particulates
    Patent number: 6833346
    Abstract: Methods for making articulate detergents are disclosed. The detergent particulates are formed from a combination of pre-formed detergent particulates and other detergent ingredients may also be preformed such as blown powders, extrudates or agglomerates or particulate raw materials. Selection of the feed streams into a low or moderate shear mixing process enable of the finished detergent particle to be controlled without requiring careful control of the conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christopher Andrew Morrison, Scott John Donoghue, Graham Simpson
  • Articles comprising a cationic polysaccharide and silica
    Patent number: 6833487
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles, preferably disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners, which comprise a cationic polysaccharide, preferably chitosan material, and silica. Such disposable absorbent articles deliver improved odor control performance (synergistic odor reduction) and improved fluid handling properties/absorption performance. In one embodiment of the present invention, articles are provided which comprise crosslinked silica-cationic polysaccharides. These articles deliver not only improved odor control and fluid handling properties when in use but are able to maintain these properties even upon prolonged wearing time, typically upon ageing of the bodily fluid in the articles and/or upon subsequent fluid discharge in the articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Antonella Pesce, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Giovanni Carlucci, Achille Di Cintio
  • Preparation-at-use device comprising pre-formed hydrogel product
    Publication number: 20040253313
    Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation-at-use device comprising: (1) a pre-formed hydrogel component packaged in a first compartment; the pre-formed hydrogel component comprising a gelling agent and a solvent; and (2) a benefit component packaged in a second compartment; the benefit component comprising at least one compound that is unstable when contacted with the pre-formed hydrogel component; wherein the first and second compartments are separately packaged prior to use, and wherein the device comprises means for contacting the pre-formed hydrogel component and benefit component upon use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Akihiro Ueda, Koishiro Masuda, Kimio Tamiya, Haruhiko Kajimoto, Masahiko Ishimoto
  • Method of promoting sleep using topical administration of vasoactive agents
    Publication number: 20040254202
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of promoting sleep by topically applying onto the skin a composition that comprises a non-hypnotic, vasoactive agent. The non-hypnotic, vasoactive agent is highly effective in providing for the improved quality of sleep through the use of topical application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: James Patrick Ebel
  • Foam-generating kit containing a foam-generating dispenser and a high viscosity composition
    Publication number: 20040254253
    Abstract: A foam-generating kit contains a non-aerosol container with a foam-generating dispenser and a high viscosity composition, preferably within the container. The high viscosity composition has a viscosity of at least about 0.05 Pa*s. When the foam-generating dispenser is employed with the high viscosity composition, the foam-generating dispenser generates a foam having a foam to weight ratio of greater than about 2 mL/g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Guy Hubert Stephane Sylvain Culeron, Howard David Hutton, Raphael Louis Mangin, Akiko Taneko, Michael Ming-Jae Lin
  • Cleansing article with improved handleability
    Publication number: 20040254086
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a disposable article that contains a plurality of substrate layers. The article is selected from the group consisting of pad sized articles, grip sized articles, sheet sized articles and combinations. These articles have a cleansing composition associated with the substrate layers. The articles provide effective cleansing benefits to the skin and hair in a convenient, inexpensive, and sanitary manner. The articles of the present invention also have superior thickness. Additionally, the article has increased rigidity while at the same time is flexible. The increase in rigidity and thickness provides for an article that does not crush or crumple during use. The article of the present invention can also provide a therapeutic or aesthetic benefit without the need for a separate benefit providing product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Kirk Hedges, Edward Dewey Smith
  • Package with contaminate-reducing access element
    Publication number: 20040251163
    Abstract: A package to protect a plurality of dry articles during use in a wet environment comprises: a) a contaminate reducing access element; and b) a water repellant chassis. The package is designed such that contamination of the dry articles remaining in the package is reduced during removal of articles for use in the wet environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Carlista Moore Conde, Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Daniel James Kinne
  • Methods of managing the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome
    Publication number: 20040254122
    Abstract: Methods of increasing the tryptophan:LNAA ratio in blood of an individual are taught. Such methods are useful in managing conditions such as premenstrual syndrome, perimenopause, menopause, seasonal affective disorder, stress, or depression. The methods include orally administering specific doses of a carbohydrate blend combined with high tryptophan containing proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bruce Leslie Hayes, Alice Lyles Burkes, Mary Lynn Stoeckle, Donald Lee Hughes, Carl Gordon Kindberg, Denise Jean Bien
  • Method and apparatus for measuring tension in a moving web
    Publication number: 20040250628
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for the non-contact measurement of tension in a moving web material are provided herein. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a non-contacting tension-sensing element, such as an airfoil, disposed transverse to the machine direction of the web material at least one sensor capable of detecting a reaction of the non-contacting tension-sensing element to changes in the tension of the moving web material and a data processing system capable of determining a web tension analog value that is proportional to the tension of the web material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bruce Jerome Solberg, David Kent Mattheis
  • Cleansing article having an extruded low density foam layer
    Publication number: 20040253297
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a disposable article that contains a plurality of substrate layers where at least one of the layers is an extruded low density foam and the article has a cleansing composition associated with the substrate layers. The article provides effective cleansing benefits to the skin and hair in a convenient, inexpensive, and sanitary manner. The article of the present invention also has superior thickness. The article has increased rigidity while at the same time is flexible. The increase in rigidity and thickness provides for an article that does not crush or crumple during use. The low density provides for an article that has improved handleability and reduced scratchy feel against the skin. The article of the present invention can also provide a therapeutic or aesthetic benefit without the need for a separate benefit providing product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Kirk Hedges, Edward Dewey Smith
  • Elastic laminate web
    Patent number: 6830800
    Abstract: An elastic laminate web is disclosed. The elastic laminate web can be non-apertured or apertured, and comprises a first web, and a second web joined to the first web in a face to face relationship at a plurality of discrete bond sites having an aspect ratio of at least 2. The first and second webs form an interior region therebetween. An elastic material is disposed between the first and second webs. The elastic material is apertured in regions coincident the bond sites, such that the first and second webs are joined through the apertures. The laminate so produced can be stretched in a predetermined direction, such as by incremental stretching, to produce an apertured elastic laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Joseph Curro, Douglas Herrin Benson, Anthony Stephen Spencer, John Brian Strube
  • Method for the use of hydrophobic bleaching systems in textile preparation
    Patent number: 6830591
    Abstract: A method for the treatment of a non-finished textile component is provided. The method comprises the steps of treating a non-finished textile component in an aqueous bleaching solution of hydrogen and a hydrophobic bleach activator or hydrophobic peracid. Preferred bleach activators include the alkanoyloxybenzene sulfonates and in particular noanoyloxybenzene sulfonate. The method provides superior fiber protection and fabric strength benefits versus conventional processing as well as significant savings in both energy and time due to the lower bleaching temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jiping Wang, Nodie Monroe Washington, Kevin David Moe
  • Electric toothbrush
    Patent number: D499884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Geoffrey Chan, Wang Ping