Patents Assigned to The Procter and Gamble Company
  • Articles having an odor control system comprising a cationic polysaccharide and an odor controlling agent
    Publication number: 20030022573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles suitable for controlling odors, especially odors associated with bodily fluids, which comprise a cationic polysaccharide, preferably chitosan material, together with an odor controlling agent, preferably an odor absorbent agent and/or a chelating agent. This combination provides synergistic reduced odor control towards malodors associated with bodily fluids like menses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Achille Di Cintio, Antonella Pesce, Giovanni Carlucci, Alessandro Gagliardini
  • Articles Comprising A Cationic Polysaccharide and Silica
    Publication number: 20030022574
    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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Antonella Pesce, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Giovanni Carlucci, Achille Di Cintio
  • Amine reaction compounds comprising one or more active ingredient
    Patent number: 6511948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a product of reaction between an amino functional polymer comprising at least one primary and/or secondary amine and one or more active ingredient. By the present invention, there is provided a release of the active component over a longer period of time than by the use of the active itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Philippe Bettiol, Alfred Busch, Hugo Denutte, Christophe Laudamiel, Peter Marie Kamiel Perneel, Maria Montserrat Sanchez-Pena, Johan Smets
  • Process for forming a cleaning composition
    Patent number: 6511956
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for forming a cleaning composition containing the steps of providing at least one alkaline material and at least one acid active, and adding the acid active and the alkaline material to a mixer. The acid active is substantially neutralized within the mixer to form a neutralized detergent active. At least one acid-sensitive polymer is added to the neutralized detergent active to form a slurry, and the slurry is formed into a cleaning composition. A cleaning composition as formed by the above process is also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Tianli Wen, Manivannan Kandasamy
  • Hand-held cleaning device and a cleaning system
    Patent number: 6510877
    Abstract: A hand-held cleaning device includes a hollow body member having an interior portion and an exterior portion, the interior portion comprising a plurality of separate reservoirs, an abrasive surface attached to the exterior portion of the hollow body member, and at least one passage leading from each reservoir to the abrasive surface. The present invention also relates to a cleaning system comprising a hand-held cleaning device and a refilling dock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: Trace Wendell De Guzman Trajano, Elmer Quirimit Delos Reyes
  • Rayon fabric with substantial shrink-resistant properties
    Patent number: 6511928
    Abstract: A durable press process for rayon fiber-containing fabrics comprising treating a rayon fiber-containing fabric with an aqueous mixture containing a high concentration of formaldehyde, and a catalyst capable of catalyzing the crosslinking reaction between formaldehyde and the rayon, wherein the concentration of the formaldehyde is sufficient to produce a durable press fabric without substantially shrinkage of the treated fabric, followed by heat curing the treated fabric to produce a durable press rayon fabric without substantial shrinkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: George L. Payet
  • Methods for improving patient compliance with a treatment regimen
    Publication number: 20030017440
    Abstract: Methods for improving patient compliance with a treatment regimen intended to treat, prevent, cure or alleviate gastrointestinal disorders and diseases wherein the patient accesses a web page, selects a virtual guide, inputs data and receives customized e-mail messages in the style and tone of the virtual guide intended to motivate and educate the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Todd David Bergey, Richard Harold Romig, Charles Robert McLeester, Trevor Scott Feight, Christopher Michael Matsinger
  • Detergent particle
    Publication number: 20030017959
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-soluble and/or water-dispersible particle comprising an active ingredient uniformly dispersed, preferably an enzyme, in a matrix comprising from 20-95% by weight of the particle of polyvinyl alcohol of a molecular weight of 10-30K daltons. The present invention further relates to a process to obtain a particle, to a detergent composition comprising the particle and to the use of particle to minimize, reduce or prevent the generation of dust while providing excellent cleaning on enzyme sensitive stains and soils and on particulate stains, improved thermostability and fabric softness performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Andre Cesar Baeck, Hossam Hassan Tantawy, Ann Katrien Marie Agnes Verschuere
  • Catalysts and methods for catalytic oxidation
    Publication number: 20030017941
    Abstract: Catalytic systems and methods for oxidizing materials in the presence of metal catalysts (preferably manganese-containing catalysts) complexed with selected macropolycyclic rigid ligands, preferably cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligands. Included are using these metal catalysts in such processes as: synthetic organic -oxidation reactions such as oxidation of organic functional groups, hydrocarbons, and heteroatoms, including enantiomeric epoxidation of alkenes, enynes, sulfides to sulfones and the like; oxidation of oxidizable compounds (e.g., stains) on surfaces such as fabrics, dishes, countertops, dentures and the like; oxidation of oxidizable compounds in solution, dye transfer inhibition in the laundering of fabrics; and further in the bleaching of pulp and paper products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Daryle Hadley Busch, Simon Robert Collinson, Timothy Jay Hubin
  • Cleaning compositions
    Publication number: 20030017960
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning composition comprising a surface substantive polymer for cleaning surfaces, particularly the exterior surfaces of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jan Bertrem, Alejandro Cedeno, Ahmed Gourari, Ivano Schiavi, Alan Edward Sherry, Alan Scott Goldstein, Bruce Barger
  • Articles comprising cationic polysaccharides and acidic pH buffering means
    Publication number: 20030018312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles, preferably disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners, which comprise a cationic polysaccharide, typically chitin-based material and/or chitosan material, and an acidic pH buffering means. Such disposable absorbent articles deliver improved odor control performance even upon prolonged wearing time of the articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Antonella Pesce, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Giovanna Carlucci, Achille Di Cintio
  • Devices and methods for eliminating termite colonies
    Publication number: 20030017187
    Abstract: This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Philip Frederick Brode, Garry Steven Garrett, Leo Timothy Laughlin, Randall Stryker Matthews, Dale Edwin Barker, Daniel James Kinne, Gary Eugene McKibben, Christopher Miles Miller, Timothy Robert Probst
  • Pouched compositions
    Publication number: 20030017955
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pouch composition wherein the pouch is constructed from a water-soluble film and contains a composition comprising a C5-C20 polyol having at least two polar groups that are separated from each other by at least 5, carbon atoms. The present invention also relates to methods of producing such a pouch composition and to methods of treatment using such a composition. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of a C5-C20 polyol for aiding the dissolution of a water-soluble pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Peter Jens Forth, Veerle Lieve An Vande Vyvere
  • Bleaching compositions
    Patent number: 6509308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bleaching comprising a pre-formed peroxycarboxylic acid having solubility in an aqueous composition of from 50 ppm to 800 ppm. These compositions are suitable to deliver improved bleaching performance whilst also being safe to color and fabric. Furthermore the compositions herein are also chemically and physically stable upon prolonged periods of storage time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Francesco De Buzzaccarini, Michael Eugene Burns, Pierre Antoine Dresco, Stefano Scialla
  • Antimicrobial 2-pyridones, their compositions and uses
    Patent number: 6509349
    Abstract: Compounds having the general structure: are effective antimicrobial agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Benoit Ledoussal, Sean M. Flaim
  • Method for collecting and disposing of human waste
    Patent number: 6508794
    Abstract: A method for collecting and disposing of urine and fecal excrement from an individual. The method is the simultaneous and independent use of a disposable urine management device and a disposable fecal management device. The disposable urine management device is independently applied in a releasable manner to the uro-genital area of the individual while the disposable fecal management device is independently applied in a releasable manner to the perineal area of the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gianfranco Palumbo, Vincenzo D'Acchioli
  • Oral care kits and compositions
    Patent number: 6509007
    Abstract: An oral care composition comprises polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000 and an oral care active. The oral care composition may further comprise an oral care carrier. Kits comprising polybutene, a container and instructions for use or an applicator for applying the composition directly to the tooth surfaces are also disclosed. The polybutene component of the kits can further comprise an oral care active or an oral care carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jayanth Rajaiah, Lisa Catron Ernst, Ann Maria Case, Thinh Nguyen Ha, William Michael Glandorf, Christopher Robert Mayer
  • Combined calcium and vitamin D supplements
    Patent number: 6509326
    Abstract: Nutritional mineral supplements comprising calcium citrate malate and vitamin D are disclosed. Estrogen can also be used with these supplements. These supplements, which provide at least 25% RDA of calcium and vitamin D are used in addition to the normal diet. These supplements are useful for increasing bone growth and for treating age-related bone loss in humans and animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mark Benson Andon, Kenneth Thomas Smith
  • Window for package
    Patent number: D469349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Shane Edwin Meeker, Julie E. Savchenko
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D469357
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hedwige Clara Theophiel Verherbrugghen, Carlos Gustaaf Arthur Van Lierde