Patents Assigned to The Procter and Gamble Company
  • Bleaching compositions
    Patent number: 6548470
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid bleaching composition comprising a peroxycarboxylic acid having at least one aromatic group and a co-agent selected from organic acids, homo or copolymers of acidic monomers and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Francesco de Buzzaccarini, Patrick Firmin Delplancke, Stefano Scialla, Oreste Todini, Alessandro Gagliardini
  • Vented container containing a liquid product with particulate solids
    Patent number: 6548134
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container (10) containing a liquid product. The container enables the venting of the liquid product by a venting means. The venting means allows the passage of gases between the interior and the exterior of the container when the pressure inside the container differs from the ambient pressure. The venting means is permeable to gases, but impermeable to the liquid product. The liquid product comprises particulate solids selected from the group consisting of carbonate, percarbonate, perborate and mixtures thereof. The size of the particulate solids is not greater than 400 &mgr;m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Neil John Rogers
  • Multi-layer detergent tablet having both compressed and non-compressed portions
    Patent number: 6548473
    Abstract: A detergent tablet comprising i) a compressed solid body portion having therein at least one mould in said compressed solid body portion; and ii) at least one non-compressed, non-encapsulating portion mounted in said at least one mould of said compressed solid body portion, having an area of B, said at least one non-compressed, non-encapulating portion comprising at least one detergent active; wherein surface area of said detergent tablet, excluding area of said at least one mould, is A; and wherein further ratio of B to A is from about 1:50 to about 4:1, by area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christiaan Arthur Jacques Kamiel Thoen, William Michael Scheper, Jeffrey Donald Painter, Xiaoqing Song
  • Disposable diaper having integral cuffs and side panels
    Patent number: 6547773
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a pair of barrier leg cuffs and a pair of side panels is provided. The barrier leg cuffs are disposed along opposing sides of an absorbent core and the side panels are disposed outboard of the barrier leg cuffs along opposing sides of the absorbent article. The barrier leg cuffs are integrally formed with the side panels from a single nonwoven ply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David C. Kleinschmidt, Karen M. Davis, Terrill A. Young
  • Fabric article treating system
    Publication number: 20030066138
    Abstract: A fabric article treating system, and more particularly to a fabric article treating system comprising at least a fabric article active delivery stage and a fabric article transporter capable of passing a fabric article in need of treatment through the fabric article active delivery stage such that a fabric article active is delivered to the fabric article is provided. Methods of treating fabric articles, especially with the fabric article treating system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paul Amaat Raymond Gerald France, Uday Narenda Sheth, Bradford Scott Barron, Arseni Valerevich Radomyselski, Christian Gerhard Friedrich Gerlach
  • Down the drain cleaning system
    Publication number: 20030069159
    Abstract: A fabric cleaning system, especially a system for use in the consumer's home, utilizing down the drain detergent composition for a non-aqueous, lipophilic fluid based washing process and automatic laundry machines useful for this process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Christopher Deak, William Michael Scheper, Paul Amaat Raymond Gerald France, Eddy Vos, Veerle Maria Nathalie Lootvoet, Arseni Valervich Radomyselski, John Christian Haught
  • Novel oligomeric hydrophobic dispersants and laundry detergent compositions comprising oligomeric dispersants
    Publication number: 20030069157
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydrophobic soil dispersants having the formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Daniel Stedman Connor, Rafael Ortiz
  • Apparatus for providing personalized cosmetics
    Publication number: 20030069667
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for customizing the cosmetics used by a consumer. A consumer provides selection data and a cosmetic product formula is generated therefrom, base ingredients are then dispensed in accordance with the formula and a customized cosmetic product is delivered onto an intermediate surface for subsequent application. Further, a cartridge providing fluids to a customized cosmetic device is disclosed comprising one or more fluids, the fluids are stored in the cartridge, and one or more openings are provided for dispensing the fluids to a customized cosmetic product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert S. Dirksing, Srinivas Achanta
  • Methods for whitening teeth
    Publication number: 20030068284
    Abstract: Method for whitening teeth are provided. The methods include the steps of providing a strip of material and applying a thin layer of a tooth whitening substance having a whitening active selected from the group consisting of peroxides, metal chlorites, perborates, percarbonates, peroxyacids, hypochlorites, and combinations thereof to a front surface of a plurality of teeth, wherein the amount of the tooth whitening substance is between about 0.05 grams and about 0.4 grams. The method further includes the steps of conforming the strip of material to the front surface of the plurality of teeth and removing the strip of material, wherein the front surface of the plurality of teeth have between a 1 and a 4 VITA LUMIN shade guide improvement in color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paul Albert Sagel, Robert Stanley Dirksing, Frederick James Rohman
  • Compositions containing volatile solvents
    Publication number: 20030069165
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a use of a cyclic oligosaccharide for delaying the release of a volatile solvent from a composition, preferably a cosmetic composition, which comprises at least 50% volatile solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Peter James Malton, Lynette Anne Makins Holland
  • Absorbent articles for feminine protection with gel-forming polysaccharide-comprising wings
    Publication number: 20030068944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles, in particular sanitary napkins and panty liners, which offer improved protection and comfort to the wearer by having side panels, so-called wings, which comprise a gel-forming polysaccharide, preferably a chitosan material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Giovanni Carlucci, Antonella Pesce, Achille Di Cintio
  • Topical compositions comprising protected functional thiols
    Patent number: 6544499
    Abstract: This invention relates to a topical composition for treating amino acid based substrates comprising a protected thiol compound having the formula R—(S—Pr)m where R is a functional group, S is sulfur, and Pr is a heterocyclic protecting group, and m is an integer between 1 and 100. The invention further relates to systems which comprise this protected thiol compound and an activating mechanism. The protected thiol compounds of the present invention may be used in hair care compositions, textile care compositions, cosmetic compositions, oral care compositions, skin care, nail care, laundry care, acne care and animal care compositions. A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a silicone composition and method for making. The composition comprises a polysiloxane or silicone resin, at least one linker, and at least one molecular hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Alan Roy Katritzky, Eric Block, Matthew David Shair, Matthew David Butts
  • Heterocyclic metalloprotease inhibitors
    Patent number: 6545038
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula as described in the claims, or an optical isomer, diastereomer or enantiomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or biohydrolyzable amide, ester, or imide thereof are useful as inhibitors of metalloproteases. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, disorders and conditions characterized by metalloprotease activity using these compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Biswanath De, Stanislaw Pikul, Menyan Cheng, Neil Gregory Almstead, Randall Stryker Matthews, Michael George Natchus, Yetunde Olabisi Taiwo
  • Disposable absorbent article having an improved topsheet
    Patent number: 6545197
    Abstract: The present invention is a disposable absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet joined to the topsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and backsheet. The topsheet includes a backing and a sheet of fibers. The sheet of fibers have anchor portions in the backing at spaced bonding locations and have arcuate portions of the sheet projecting from the backing between bonding locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jorg Muller, Michael Divo, Gabriele Stiehl
  • Disposable absorbent articles with improved skin dryness performance and with improved core and chassis backsheet breathabilities
    Patent number: 6545196
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article aiming at improved skin aeration by combining the benefits of an absorbent core providing good rewet performance and of using backsheet materials, which where covering the core area, provide vapor permeability, and which have even higher vapor permeability in the chassis region(s) surrounding the core region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Muir Charles Robertson, Manfred Plischke
  • Cyclic pro-perfumes having modifiable fragrance raw material alcohol release rates
    Patent number: 6544945
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclic pro-perfumes comprising a moiety derived from a fragrance raw material alcohol. Such cyclic perfumes may contain dioxolane and glucosyl orthesters that are suitable for use in delivering enhanced fragrance longevity to human skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, Kenneth Nathan Price, Lon Montgomery Gray
  • Detergent tablet
    Patent number: 6544943
    Abstract: A multi-phase detergent tablet comprising: a) a first phase in the form of a shaped body having at least one mould therein; and b) a second phase in the form of a compressed, body adhesively contained within the mould, wherein the tablet composition comprises one or more detergent actives which is predominantly concentrated in the second phase, and wherein the second phase additionally comprises a disrupting agent. The multi-phases tablets provide improved dissolution and cleaning characteristics together with excellent tablet integrity and strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patrizio Ricci, Brenda Frances Bennie, Christopher James Binder
  • Disposable absorbent articles with improved adhesive for attachment to the skin to facilitate adhesion in oily conditions
    Patent number: 6544642
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the article to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives which provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. In particular the present invention relates to an adhesive which provide secure attachment to oily and greasy skin. Preferably the adhesive also provides secure attachment under moist and wet skin conditions and which maintains adhesive peel strength even under exposure to excess water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fabio Cinelli, Antonello Colaianni, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Hugh Semple Munro, Brian John Tighe
  • Golf ball
    Patent number: D472948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Stephen McGuire, Richard Tweddell, III
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D473144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David William Schuller, Philip Edwin Hague, Jason Craig Campbell