Patents Assigned to The Procter & Gamble Company
  • Publication number: 20140099455
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are flexible barrier packages composed of materials that are substantially free of virgin, petroleum-based compounds. The flexible barrier packages contain a sealant that has a biobased content of at least about 85%. The sealant is laminated to an outer substrate that has a biobased content of at least about 95% via a tie layer that can further include an extruded substrate. The extruded substrate has a biobased content of at least about 85%. Ink optionally can be deposited on either side of the outer substrate, and the exterior surface of the outer substrate can further include a lacquer. A barrier material layer can be deposited or laminated between the first tie layer and the outer substrate. The flexible barrier packages of the invention are useful for enclosing a consumer product, for example, food, drink, wipes, shampoo, conditioner, skin lotion, shave lotion, liquid soap, bar soap, toothpaste, and detergent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Scott Kendyl Stanley, Norman Scott Broyles, Andrew Julian Wnuk, Jeffrey Charles Hayes, Emily Charlotte Boswell, Lee Matthew Arent
  • Publication number: 20140100543
    Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles such as diapers and adult incontinence products, which collect and retain urine and fecal material deposited thereon by the wearer. The disposable absorbent articles of the present invention comprise a color-pigmented backsheet, which further comprises visually discernible ornamental designs printed thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Martin Schnabel, Radhakrishnan Janardanan Nair, Kesyin Fugger Hsueh
  • Publication number: 20140098986
    Abstract: Included are embodiments for performing video analysis. Some embodiments include a system with a memory component that stores logic that, when executed by the system, causes the system to receive video content of a subject, identify a mannerism of the subject at a point in time in the video content, and determine an emotional state associated with the mannerism. In some embodiments, the logic causes the system to receive a file that correlates the mannerism with the point in time and provide a user interface that provides the video content with data from the file, such that the mannerism is provided with the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nick Robert Harrington, Robb Olsen, David Matsumoto, Hyi Sung Hwang
  • Publication number: 20140100417
    Abstract: An intravaginal device having an aperture and a withdrawal assembly. The withdrawal assembly has a withdrawal member and an obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Evan Joseph Durling, Kevin Charles Strong, Robert Clark Avery, JR., Hinrich Knuth, Daniel Christy Jones
  • Publication number: 20140100303
    Abstract: A denture adhesive composition having a denture adhesive component and a cohesion builder component. The cohesion builder component may be of salts of mono-phosphates, salts of di-phosphates, or salts of tri-phosphates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Jayanth RAJAIAH, Arif Ali BAIG, Robert Scott LEONARD
  • Publication number: 20140100416
    Abstract: A pessary device having a top, a base, a length, a longitudinal axis, and a hollow interior. The pessary device has a hollow interior containing a protuberance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Evan Joseph Durling, Robert Clark Avery, JR., Kevin Charles Strong, Hinrich Knuth, Daniel Raymond Wiegele
  • Patent number: 8690852
    Abstract: A force focused fastening system maintaining a fastener element in plane during fastening. The force focused fastening system includes a force focused fastening member including an extensible region and an end region. The end region includes a fastener element and the extensible region includes a high modulus region aligned relative to a center portion of the fastener element. During fastening, the force focused fastening member directs forces toward the center portion of the fastener element, away from end portions, minimizing distortion of the fastener element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Anna Macura, Mark J. Kline
  • Patent number: 8691742
    Abstract: Treatment composition, preferably liquid detergent compositions exhibiting a two, or multicolor effect, comprising an aesthetic system including a colored interference pigment and a dye system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Karl Ghislain Braeckman, Karel Jozef Maria Depoot, Jan-Sebastiaan Uyttersprot, Tim Roger Michel Vanpachtenbeke, Nathalie Jean Marie-Louise Vanwyngaerden
  • Patent number: 8691041
    Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventor: David Christopher Oetjen
  • Patent number: 8691190
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved sweetener compositions and oral care compositions, especially those in the form of a toothpaste or oral/dental rinse, comprising the same. The sweetener composition comprises a combination of saccharin, sucralose and a rebaudioside, or sweeteners of similar sucrose equivalence and type, preferably in a ratio of about 1:about 1: about 2. The sweetener composition of the invention was found to significantly improve the taste profile, long lasting freshness and clean feel of oral care compositions and to deliver an in-use sweetness that was more natural and pleasant than artificial sweeteners alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Christian Haught, Eva Schneiderman, Lowell Alan Sanker, Robert Leslie Swaine, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140093943
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising certain fungal serine proteases and methods of treating a surface, preferably a textile using such compositions including the use of such compositions to clean a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Neil Joseph LANT, Euan John MAGENNIS
  • Publication number: 20140090663
    Abstract: A hard surface cleaning composition comprising a malodor control component, and methods of cleaning hard surfaces are provided. In some embodiments, the hard surface cleaning composition comprises at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man WOO, Steven Anthony HORENZIAK, Rhonda Jean JACKSON, Zaiyou LIU, Michael-Vincent Nario MALANYAON, Jason John OLCHOVY, Christine Marie READNOUR
  • Publication number: 20140093466
    Abstract: Hair care compositions including from about 0.005% to about 5% apigenin; from about 0.15% to about 12% of a solubilizing agent, wherein the solubilizing agent comprises an amine functional group; and at least about 20 weight percent of an aqueous carrier, where the composition has a pH ranging from about 3 to about 10, and methods of making the same are provided. These hair care compositions can be applied to any area of the scalp or hair where healthier hair appearance is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Mary Jane Combs, William David Laidig, Kelly Rose Kroger-Lyons
  • Publication number: 20140094398
    Abstract: The need for a highly concentrated enzyme stabilizer premix, which is both physically and chemically stable, is met by dissolving phenyl boronic acid, or a derivative thereof, to form a premix comprising an organic solvent, while limiting the amount of water present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Serge Omer Alfons Jean THOOFT, Jean-Pol BOUTIQUE, Regine LABEQUE
  • Publication number: 20140094396
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to prepare external structuring system(s) (ESS) comprising crystallized triglycerides including crystallized hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) and packing parameter adjusting agent to provide higher structuring ability. The present invention also relates to laundry detergent compositions in liquid or gel form comprising ESS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Vincenzo GUIDA, Joris MEERT
  • Publication number: 20140094397
    Abstract: The present invention relates to external structuring system(s) (ESS) comprising crystallized triglycerides including crystallized hydrogenated castor oil (HCO), surfactant and organic non-amino functional alcohols to reduce shear sensitivity. The present invention also relates to laundry detergent compositions in liquid or gel form comprising ESS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Vincenzo GUIDA, Joris MEERT
  • Patent number: 8685171
    Abstract: A method of cleaning dishware with a liquid detergent composition having a hydrophobic emollient and a crystalline structurant to provide improved hand skin care benefits and superior grease cleaning and/or suds mileage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Eva Maria Perez-Prat Vinuesa, Anna Asmanidou, Karl Shiqing Wei, Mark Francois Theophile Evers, Robby Renilde François Keuleers, Jean-Luc Philippe Bettiol
  • Patent number: 8684619
    Abstract: A device for cleaning debris from a target surface. The device has a sole plate with permanent bristles and a removable/replaceable pad. The device also has a replaceable, on-board supply of cleanser. The pad/cleanser may be replaced when depleted and replaced with a new pad/cleanser or may simply be replaced with a new pad/cleanser when that pad/cleanser is more suitable for a particular cleaning task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hirotaka Uchiyama, Mimi Gizaw Daniel, Glenn Allen Bradbury, David William Schuller, Agnes Elaine Wells, Michelle Lynn Borman, Aaron Fredrick Dubas, Adam Robert-George Shafer
  • Patent number: D702114
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christopher Lawrence Smith, Corey Michael Bischoff
  • Patent number: D702373
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Stephen McGuire, Corey Michael Bischoff, Mark John Steinhardt, Benjamin Janes Beck, Douglas A. Marsden, Christopher James Page