Patents by Inventor Alessandro Corona

Alessandro Corona has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • FABRIC ENHANCERS COMPRISING NANO-SIZED LAMELLAR VESICLE
    Publication number: 20110281785
    Abstract: A fabric enhancer comprising: at least one cationic softening compound, wherein said cationic softening compound comprises a plurality of lamellar vesicles, said lamellar vesicles having an average diameter from about 10 nm to about 170 nm, wherein said fabric enhancer is capable of forming phase stable mixtures with enhanced stability in the presence of at least one cationic polymer and processes for making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Yonas Gizaw, Raul Victorino Nunes, Ke-ming Quan, Alessandro Corona, III, Matthew Lawrence Lynch, Alice Marie Ward, Marc Johan Declercq
  • Fabric Care Compositions Comprising Cationic Polymers and Anionic Surfactants
    Publication number: 20110269661
    Abstract: Isotropic compositions containing one or more cationic polymers, one or more anionic surfactants, one or more amphoteric surfactants, and optionally, one or more dispersing agents, are disclosed. The disclosed compositions are suitable for delivering one or more benefits to a fabric. In one aspect, the benefit delivered to the fabric is a color benefit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Alessandro Corona, III, Brian W. Everingham, Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Mark Robert Sivik, Beth Ann Schubert, Mario Elmen Tremblay, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Gregory Thomas Waning, Jeffrey Scott Weaver
  • METHODS OF MAKING FABRIC SOFTENER
    Publication number: 20110237490
    Abstract: Optimizing dilution processing, include the use of cold dilution water, yields fabric softener products of desired rheology and stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Darren Franklin King, Alessandro Corona, III, Eric Foster Hopper, Brian Christopher Groendyke
  • METHODS OF MAKING FABRIC SOFTENER
    Publication number: 20110237489
    Abstract: Optimizing water conductivity, water temperature, and fabric softener active percentage when making a concentrated fabric softener active hydrate yields fabric softener products of desired rheology and stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Darren Franklin King, Alessandro Corona, III, Eric Foster Hopper, Brian Christopher Groendyke
  • Concentrated fabric softener active compositions
    Publication number: 20110219730
    Abstract: A composition for softening fabric is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Alessandro Corona, III, Mark Robert Sivik, Leonard Frank Zaporowski
  • Compositions And Methods For Providing A Benefit
    Publication number: 20110162154
    Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for providing one or more benefits, including a color rejuvenation and/or color maintenance benefit to a fabric are disclosed. The disclosed compositions contain at least one cationic polymer. The methods include providing the disclosed compositions in combination with a source of anionic surfactant. Unit dose and multi-compartment systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Alessandro CORONA, III, Brian W. Everingham, Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Heidi Hsieh, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Brian Joseph Roselle, Beth Ann Schubert, Mark Robert Sivik, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Gregory Thomas Waning
  • Clear and/or translucent fabric enhancers comprising nano-sized particles
    Patent number: 7928055
    Abstract: A fabric enhancer comprising: at least one fabric softening active, wherein said at least one fabric softening active comprises a plurality of particles comprising an intensity weighted particle size distribution wherein greater than about 95% of said plurality of particles have a size below about 170 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Yonas Gizaw, Francesc Corominas, Alessandro Corona, III, Marc Johan Declercq, Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere, Ivan Maurice Alfons Jan Herbots, Andreas Leopold, Matthew Lawrence Lynch, Raul Victorino Nunes, Ke-ming Quan, Alice Marie Ward
  • Fabric enhancing compositions comprising nano-sized particles and anionic detergent carry over tolerance
    Patent number: 7833961
    Abstract: A fabric enhancing composition comprising: at least one fabric softening active, wherein said fabric softening active comprises a plurality of particles comprising a intensity weighted particle size distribution wherein at least about 50% said particles have a particle size below about 170 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Marc Johan Declercq, Yonas Gizaw, Raul Victorino Nunes, Ke-ming Quan, Alessandro Corona, III, Matthew Lawrence Lynch, Alice Marie Ward, Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere
  • METHOD FOR TREATING FABRICS
    Publication number: 20100285713
    Abstract: An emulsion for treating natural fabrics is provided wherein the emulsion comprises a natural conditioning agent, water, perfume and is essentially free of cationic surfactant. Also included is an article for treating natural fabrics, a kit for treating natural fabrics, and a method of treating natural fabrics in a dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Alessandro Corona
  • Multiple use fabric softening composition with reduced linting
    Patent number: 7820614
    Abstract: An article comprising a multiple use fabric conditioning composition that is operably connectable to the inside of a dryer is useful for softening fabric without staining the fabric and with reduced linting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Johannson Jimmy Tee, Jr., Jeffrey Frank Omnitz, Alessandro Corona, III, Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere, David Edward Whittlinger, Saji Chacko Meledathu, Dennis Arch Parrish
  • FABRIC CARE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CATIONIC POLYMERS AND ANIONIC SURFACTANTS
    Publication number: 20100056420
    Abstract: Isotropic compositions containing one or more cationic polymers, one or more anionic surfactants, one or more amphoteric surfactants, and optionally, one or more dispersing agents, are disclosed. The disclosed compositions are suitable for delivering one or more benefits to a fabric. In one aspect, the benefit delivered to the fabric is a color benefit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Alessandro Corona, III, Brian W. Everingham, Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Mark Robert Sivik, Beth Ann Schubert, Mario Elmen Tremblay, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Gregory Thomas Waning, Jeffrey Scott Weaver
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A BENEFIT
    Publication number: 20100050346
    Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for providing one or more benefits, including a color rejuvenation and/or color maintenance benefit to a fabric are disclosed. The disclosed compositions contain at least one cationic polymer. The methods include providing the disclosed compositions in combination with a source of anionic surfactant. Unit dose and multi-compartment systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Alessandro Corona, III, Brian W. Everingham, Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Heidi Hsieh, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Brian Joseph Roselle, Beth Ann Schubert, Mark Robert Sivik, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Gregory Thomas Waning
  • FABRIC CARE COMPOSITIONS, PROCESS OF MAKING, AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20100056421
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to processes for making stable compositions via combining a mixture containing at least one cationic polymer and a mixture containing at least one anionic surfactant in the presence of a high energy dispersion step, followed by incorporation of an external structurant using a low energy dispersion step, and compositions made according to the disclosed processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Alessandro Corona, III, Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Seth Edward Lindberg, Mark Robert Sivik, Patrick Thomas Spicer, Gregory Thomas Waning
  • FABRIC CARE COMPOSITIONS, PROCESS OF MAKING, AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20100056419
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to stable color maintenance and/or rejuvenation compositions comprising at least one cationic polymer and anionic surfactant, and methods for providing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Alessandro Corona, III, Brian W. Everingham, Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Beth Ann Schubert, Mark Robert Sivik, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Gregory Thomas Waning
  • Method of shipping and preparing laundry actives
    Publication number: 20090181877
    Abstract: A mixture, apparatus, and method is provided for formulating, solidifying, packaging, shipping, and reprocessing laundry active for purposes of providing laundry active product to developing markets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Jerry Keith McGinnis, Alessandro Corona, III, Darren Franklin King
  • Clear and/or translucent fabric enhancers comprising nano-sized particles
    Publication number: 20090042767
    Abstract: A fabric enhancer comprising: at least one fabric softening active, wherein said at least one fabric softening active comprises a plurality of particles comprising an intensity weighted particle size distribution wherein greater than about 95% of said plurality of particles have a size below about 170 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Yonas Gizaw, Francesc Corominas, Alessandro Corona, III, Marc Johan Declercq, Hugo Jean Demeyere, Ivan Maurice Herbots, Andreas Leopold, Matthew Lawrence Lynch, Raul Vitorino Nunes, Ke-ming Quan, Alice Marie Ward
  • Fabric enhancers comprising nano-sized lamellar vesicle
    Publication number: 20090042765
    Abstract: A fabric enhancer comprising: at least one cationic softening compound, wherein said cationic softening compound comprises a plurality of lamellar vesicles, said lamellar vesicles having an average diameter from about 10 nm to about 170 nm, wherein said fabric enhancer is capable of forming phase stable mixtures with enhanced stability in the presence of at least one cationic polymer and processes for making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Yonas Gizaw, Raul Victorino Nunes, Ke-ming Quan, Alessandro Corona, III, Matthew Lawrence Lynch, Alice Marie Ward, Marc Johan Declereq
  • Fabric enhancing compositions comprising nano-sized particles and anionic detergent carry over tollerance
    Publication number: 20080263780
    Abstract: A fabric enhancing composition comprising: at least one fabric softening active, wherein said fabric softening active comprises a plurality of particles comprising a intensity weighted particle size distribution wherein at least about 50% said particles have a particle size below about 170 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Marc Johan Declercq, Yonas Gizaw, Raul Victorino Nunes, Ke-ming Quan, Alessandro Corona, Matthew Lawrence Lynch, Alice Marie Ward, Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere
  • Multiple use fabric softening composition with reduced linting
    Publication number: 20070066509
    Abstract: An article comprising a multiple use fabric conditioning composition that is operably connectable to the inside of a dryer is useful for softening fabric without staining the fabric and with reduced linting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Johannson Tee, Jeffrey Omnitz, Alessandro Corona, Hugo Demeyere, David Whittlinger, Saji Meledathu, Dennis Parrish
  • Concentrated fabric softener active compositions
    Publication number: 20070054835
    Abstract: A composition for softening fabric is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Alessandro Corona, Mark Sivik