Patents Assigned to The Procter & Gamble
  • Melt processable starch compositions
    Patent number: 6709526
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a starch composition comprising starch, a polymer that is substantially compatible with starch and has a weight-average molecular weight of at least 500,000 such that the polymer forms effective entanglements or associations with neighboring starch molecules, and preferably at least one additive to improve melt flow and melt processability. The additive may be a hydroxyl plasticizer, a hydroxyl-free plasticizer, a diluent, or mixtures thereof. The composition is melt processable on conventional thermoplastic equipment. The composition is especially suitable for uniaxial and biaxial extensional processes to make fibers, films, foams and like products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Valerie Ann Bailey, Larry Neil Mackey, Paul Dennis Trokhan
  • Disposable absorbent articles with reduced occlusion tendency
    Patent number: 6709423
    Abstract: Disposable absorbent article such as a feminine hygiene pad, and adult incontinence article or a baby diaper having a minimised tendency for creating negative skin occlusion which might create over-hydration of the skin by exhibiting a low Breathability Value as impacted by the vapour permeability of backsheet materials and the respective areas as covered by such materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Muir Charles Robertson, Manfred Plischke
  • Hair conditioning composition comprising silicones and frizz control agents
    Patent number: 6709648
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (1) a non-volatile silicone compound which has a molecular weight of from about 100,000 to about 1,500,000 and has a viscosity of from about 500,000 to about 50,000,000 mpa·s; (2) a volatile compound selected from the group consisting of an isoparaffin hydrocarbon having a boiling point of from about 60 to about 260° C., a volatile silicone compound having from 2 to 7 silicon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (3) a frizz control agent selected from the group consisting of (i), (ii), and (iii): (i) PEG-modified glycerides; (ii) PEG-modified glyceryl fatty acid esters; and (iii) mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Takashi Sako, Arata Mitsumatsu, Yoshinari Okuyama, Mikio Uchida, James Albert Monton, Luisa Navarro Cerda
  • Dentifrice compositions comprising talc
    Publication number: 20040052736
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dentifrice composition comprising from about 1% to about 50% by weight of talc; a fluoride salt that provides from about 1 ppm to about 3000 ppm by weight of a fluoride ion; from about 5% to about 50% by weight of an abrasive polishing material; and from about 30% to about 90% of one or more aqueous carriers. The dentifrice composition has a pH of about 8 or above at 25° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lijiang Yang, Jiang Yue, Yunbin Fei, Yun Wang, Xiujun Xu
  • Storage container
    Publication number: 20040050848
    Abstract: A storage container which is opened and closed by horizontally rotating a lid body with regard to the container body, halving a rotating torque such that the lid body has a suitable resistance feel when rotating, and at the same time, makes a technical issue of the setting of the lid body rotation limits, so that the rotation of the lid body with regards to the container body will be reinforced, so that a fulfilling feeling during use can be obtained, and which has a storage section with functions appropriate to the storage material being stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Masaharu Matsumoto
  • Radiation curable low stress relaxation elastomeric materials
    Publication number: 20040049836
    Abstract: A radiation-curable low stress relaxation elastomeric material with improved elastic and mechanical properties. The elastomeric material may be used alone or with skin layers to form elastomeric films, webs, laminates and products containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Arman Ashraf, Yan Zhao
  • Method of sequentially dispensing a consumable layered liquid composition and product containing the same
    Publication number: 20040053798
    Abstract: A method of sequentially dispensing a consumable layered liquid composition to treat a fabric article is provided. Suitable consumable layered liquid compositions generally comprise two or more liquid layers, which exhibit a density differential between them and provide sequential refreshing and/or finishing benefits to the fabric article being treated. A fabric care product comprising such composition packaged in a container is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Chandrika Kasturi, Lieven Richard Deketele, Tim Maria Joris Van Hauwermeieren, Ann Germaine Julia Vandevenne, Sonia Gaaloul, Joost Ignace De Waele, Dean Larry DuVal
  • Confectionery compositions
    Patent number: 6706277
    Abstract: Disclosed are stable portable oral care confectionery compositions, which provide enhanced anti-calculus effects, optionally combined with additional oral care benefits. The present invention also relates to use of such compositions to provide improved surface conditioning effects and reduced metal astringency. The confectionery compositions comprise: (i) greater than about 1% of a polyphosphate material having an average anion chain length of greater than or equal to 4; (ii) less than about 10% water; and (iii) a suitable confectionery carrier material comprising less than about 2% elastomer by weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Trevor Neil Day, Donald James White, Jr.
  • Soft tissue paper having a softening composition containing a polysiloxane-polyalkyleneoxide copolymer
    Patent number: 6706410
    Abstract: Disclosed is a soft tissue paper product having two outer surfaces, the soft tissue paper product comprising one or more plies of a tissue paper having a total wet tensile strength of at least about 200 g/in; and a chemical softening composition deposited on at least one outer surface of said tissue, said chemical softening composition comprising a polysilicoxane-polyalkyleneoxide copolymer comprising greater than about 30% by weight of polyethyleneoxide macromonomer; wherein the copolymer has a surface tension of less than about 40 mN/m, has a Ross Miles foam height of less than about 60 mm, and has an HLB of greater than about 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Anthony Horenziak, Ward William Ostendorf, Brian David Douglas
  • Method for analyzing hair and predicting achievable hair dyeing ending colors
    Patent number: 6707929
    Abstract: Method and system for analyzing hair, predicting achievable end colors and recommending hair color agents based on recipient specific input. Includes methods for (a) identifying an achievable end hair color based upon at least one starting hair value of a recipient; (b) for identifying a hair coloring agent based upon at least one starting hair value of a recipient; and (c) for outputting an image for a hair color analyzing system. Also includes (d) a method for providing a hair coloring product to a consumer comprising the steps of: (i) identifying achievable end hair colors for the consumer, (ii) depicting the achievable end colors to the consumer, (iii) allowing the consumer to select a desired end hair color, and (iv) recommending to the consumer a hair coloring agent to achieve said desired end hair color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Suresh Bandara Marapane, Ke Ming Quan, David Walter
  • Method and apparatus utilizing servo motors for placing parts onto a moving web
    Patent number: 6705453
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving parts traveling at a first speed through a receiving zone and applying the parts to a carrier traveling at a second speed through an application zone. The method and apparatus utilizes transferring devices for transporting the parts between the zones. The transferring devices are coupled to programmable servo motors capable of varying the speed of the transferring devices to accommodate the receiving and application processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Blumenthal, Michael J. Lamping
  • Molded or extruded articles comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer compositions having short annealing cycle times
    Patent number: 6706942
    Abstract: Environmentally degradable molded or extruded articles comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate C4C6 copolymer composition having short annealing cycle times are provided. Such short annealing cycle times are achieved by compositions having a percentage of C6 units of 2-8%. Desirable annealing cycle times are obtained for molded or extruded articles, particularly for tampon applicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean Jiangun Zhao, Isao Noda, Gary Wayne Gilbertson, Drew Clifton McAvoy, Brian Francis Gray, David Harry Melik
  • Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature
    Patent number: 6706028
    Abstract: Disclosed is a nonwoven web comprising a plurality of first regions and a plurality of second regions comprised of the same material and being visually distinct from each other, wherein the first regions will exhibit resistive forces in response to an applied elongation along at least one axis before a substantial portion of the second regions develop significant resistive forces to the applied elongation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, David Joseph Kenneth Goulait, Sheila Snyder Rodriguez, Edward Paul Carlin, Kimberly Ann Dreier, Carolyn Mae Jasper, Dean Jeffrey Daniels
  • Denture adhesive compositions with antimicrobial agents
    Patent number: 6706781
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing, inhibiting, and/or preventing, calculus, tartar, plaque, and/or microbes, in the oral cavity, comprising from about 15% to about 70% of an alkyl vinyl ether maleic copolymer or terpolymer denture adhesive component, an effective amount of a quaternary ammonium antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of cetylpyridinium chloride, domiphen bromide, and mixtures thereof, and a non-aqueous vehicle. A denture wearer in need thereof applies the composition to the oral cavity and/or the denture prosthesis and thereafter secures the denture to the oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jayanth Rajaiah, Kimberly Ann Gilday-Weber, Lisa Catron Ernst, Thinh Nguyen Ha, John E. Barnes, Nivedita Ramji, Ann Maria Kneipp
  • Process for separating lipophilic fluid containing emulsions with electric coalescence
    Patent number: 6706076
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for electrically coalescing emulsions especially those containing lipophilic fluid. The present invention is also directed to a method to treat fabrics wherein such an emulsion is created during the treatment process and requires electric coalescence prior to reuse of the lipophilic fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Christopher Deak, Paul Amaat France, Anna Vadimovna Noyes, Arseni V. Radomyselski
  • Disposable absorbent article having hydrophobic topsheet and improved liquid handling performance
    Patent number: 6706946
    Abstract: The present invention provides an absorbent article which combines a hydrophobic topsheet with a good liquid acquisition performance. The absorbent article of the present invention comprises a topsheet, a backsheet, a liquid storage structure intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet, and a liquid handling structure intermediate the topsheet and the liquid storage structure. The topsheet of the present invention has a liquid retention of less than 150 mg for a test liquid having a surface tension of 33 mN/m. The liquid handling structure of the present invention has a basis weight to uncompressed caliper ratio of less than 100 grams per square meter per millimeter. The topsheet of the present invention may comprise a fiber coating such as fluoropolymers in order to lower the contact angle of the topsheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Peter Lankhof, Mattias Schmidt
  • Compositions comprising arabinogalactan and a defined protein component
    Patent number: 6706295
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising arabinogalactan and a component selected from dairy protein, soy protein, and mixtures thereof. The compositions are useful for stabilizing the defined protein components in the presence of fiber, optionally at low pH. In particular, the present compositions comprise arabinogalactan and a defined protein component, particularly dairy protein or soy protein, without compromising taste, appearance, stability, and/or bioavailability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Haile Mehansho, Raul Victorino Nunes, Aaron Lewis Durr, Renee Irvine Mellican, Scott Edward Manchuso
  • Method for preparing dehydrated potato products
    Patent number: 6706298
    Abstract: A method for preparing dehydrated fruits, vegetables and tubers, particularly potato products. The steps of the method include: boiling the whole raw edible product or slices or pieces of the raw edible product for a time sufficient to partially cook the starch and soften the tissue of the edible product; comminuting the cooked product; and drying the comminuted product. The raw edible product is preferably unpeeled or partially peeled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Maria Dolores Martinez-Serna Villagran, Joan Carol Wooten, Eileen Marie Boyle, Jianjun Li, Donald Ray Patton, Srinivas Achanta
  • Process for preparing a foam component
    Patent number: 6706773
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a foam component, said process comprises the steps of extruding a viscous mixture from a rotating extrusion plate onto a receiving surface. Said process provides a convenient, efficient, simple means of preparing foam components, especially foam components suitable for use in cleaning compositions. The present invention also provides a foam component obtainable therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Grady McGoff, Scott Edward Stephans, Hossam Hassan Tantawy, Christopher Charles Driffield
  • Beverage bottle
    Patent number: D487564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Wolfram Beck, Oliver Heilmann