Patents Assigned to The Procter & Gamble Company
  • Automatic dishwashing composition with corrosion inhibitors
    Patent number: 7243664
    Abstract: A method of preventing corrosion of metals such as stainless steel, carbon steel and chrome plated flatware in automatic dishwashers through the use of a corrosion inhibitor in an automatic dishwashing detergent composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patricia Sara Berger, Patti Jean Kellett
  • Fasteners having improved comfort
    Publication number: 20070157441
    Abstract: A fastening member has inboard and outboard ends, a panel region, an end region, and a stiffening element. The panel region is disposed adjacent to the inboard end and has first and second layers. The first and second layers are joined in a face-to-face orientation. The end region is disposed adjacent to the outboard end and has a fastening element zone and an intermediate zone. The intermediate zone is disposed between the fastening element zone and the panel region adjacent an interface between the panel and end regions. The stiffening element is disposed in the end region and has a stiffness of greater than about 200 N/m. A portion of the stiffening element is disposed between the first layer and the second layer and is joined to the first layer and the second layer. The portion is disposed adjacent to the interface between the panel region and the end region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mark Kline, Anna Macura, Michael Lawson, Ronald Zink
  • Compositions and methods useful for prevention or treatment of respiratory illness
    Publication number: 20070160696
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods useful for the treatment of respiratory illness in a mammal, such as wherein these compositions and methods are effective in preventing the onset of one or more of the symptoms of such respiratory illness or significantly mitigating the symptom if the mammal is already afflicted with such symptom. The compositions used in the methods herein include a first component selected from the group consisting of andrographis extracts, active components thereof, and mixtures thereof, and a second component selected from the group consisting of turmeric extracts, active components thereof, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Clymer, Begonia Ho, Mary Jump, Amy Walanski, Claudine Zukowski
  • Complete-cycle methods for protecting glassware from surface corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances
    Patent number: 7241726
    Abstract: Complete-cycle methods are provided for protecting glassware from corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances using a through-the-wash detergent composition, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials, in combination with a rinse aid composition, especially rinse aid compositions comprising at least one water-soluble metal salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Brian Xiaoqing Song, Paul Joseph Drzewiecki, Patricia Sara Berger, James Robert Schwartz, Robert William Corkery
  • Compositions and methods for using polymeric suds enhancers
    Patent number: 7241729
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for using polymeric suds enhancers (stabilizers) to increase the suds and/or foam volume and suds and/or foam retention in suds-forming and/or foam-forming compositions comprising such polymeric suds stabilizers. Suitable suds-forming and/or foam-forming compositions comprise one or more polymeric suds stabilizers. The polymeric suds stabilizers suitable for use in the methods and/or compositions of the present invention comprise cationic, anionic, and noncharged monomer units, or units having mixtures thereof, wherein said polymers have an average cationic charge density from about 0.05 to about 5 units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignees: Rhodia Inc., The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mark Robert Sivik, Jean-Francois Bodet, Bernard William Kluesener, William Michael Scheper, Dominic Wai-Kwing Yeung, Vance Bergeron
  • Process for purifying a contaminant-containing lipophilic fluid
    Patent number: 7241728
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid, more particularly to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid utilized in a fabric treating process, even more particularly to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid such that contaminants such as water, surfactants, water, body/food oils, fatty acids, and dyes can be removed from the lipophilic fluid. In other words, the present invention relates to the “cleaning up” of or purification of a lipophilic fluid such that it can be re-used in a lipophilic fluid system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Arseni Valerevich Radomyselski, Paul Amaat Raymond Gerald France, Dewey Edward Burton, Michael Jason Ullom, Marcus Anthony Bertin, Scott Edward Powell, Eddy Vos, Veerle Maria Nathalie Lootvoet, William Michael Scheper, John Christian Haught, John Christopher Deak
  • Absorbent article having perception of depth
    Patent number: 7241280
    Abstract: The absorbent article provides a signal viewable from the top surface of the absorbent article which gives a perception of depth within the absorbent article. This creation of depth perception is accomplished by the use of at least two tones within a color and/or by the use of multiple tones and multiple colors operating together to create a perception of depth within the absorbent article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patricia Lee Christon, Bryan Keith Feller, Ronda Lynn Glassmeyer, Rosa Alejandra Hernandez
  • Reduced calorie fat compositions
    Patent number: 7241468
    Abstract: Reduced calorie fat compositions which contain combinations of substantially non-absorbable, substantially nondigestible polyol polyesters and certain reduced calorie triglycerides that function as anti-anal leakage agents and provide textural/taste benefits are disclosed. These reduced calorie fat compositions are useful in a variety of food applications, including frying oils for salted snacks, chocolate-flavored candy bars and cooking/salad oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Russell Bruce Naber, Jeffrey John Kester, Johnson Watson McRorie, Jr., Stacey Lynne Adams, Richard Gerard Schafermeyer
  • Papermaking belt and product produced therefor
    Patent number: D545572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Company
    Inventors: Douglas Jay Barkey, Mark Stephen Conroy, John Allen Manifold, Marlene Otero, Edna Isabel Seguinot, Maja Wynn Varner, Rachael Eden Walther
  • Container with cap
    Patent number: D545682
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Murphy G. Mongeon, David S. Nicosia, Ian Carnduff, Ian Swanson, Akina Kurihara, Scott Beckerman
  • Sanitary napkins
    Patent number: D545962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dannette ReNee Adams, Signe Christina Larson, Rachael Eden Walther
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D546067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Company
    Inventors: Rachael Eden Walther, Douglas Jay Barkey
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D546068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Guillermo Matias Vidal, Joshua Thomas Fung
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D546069
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Company
    Inventors: Rachael Eden Walther, Edna Isabel Seguinot, Marlene Otero
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D546070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mark Stephen Conroy, Marlene Otero
  • Papermaking belt and product produced therefor
    Patent number: D546071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Douglas Jay Barkey, Mark Stephen Conroy, Marlene Otero, Edna Isabel Seguinot, Maja Wynn Varner, Rachael Eden Walther
  • Paper product
    Patent number: D546072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter + Gamble Company
    Inventor: Joshua Thomas Fung
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D546185
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christopher Eugene Bates, Susie Marie Seum
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D546190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Iain Stafford Jones
  • Package for a hair treatment product
    Patent number: D546668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Edward Sheppard, William John Davis, Tosh Thomas Hall