Patents by Inventor Alfredo Vinci

Alfredo Vinci 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).

  • Publication number: 20080261858
    Abstract: An eau de Cologne composition that comprises a water-soluble polyurethane and a low molecular weight water-soluble saccharide. Preferably the polyurethane is Polyurethane-1 and the saccharide sucralose. A dried film of the composition on the skin releases a burst of fragrance when wetted, for example by licking or kissing, and in addition tastes pleasant and does not become sticky.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: GIVAUDAN SA
    Inventors: David O'Halloran, Alfredo Vinci
  • Patent number: 6440442
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mammalian teat dip composition capable of being used during a mammal's dry period comprising a solution of a film-forming polymer blend comprising a first polymer component which is an organic, solvent-soluble, preformed, thermoplastic polyurethane having no reactive isocyanate groups and a second polymer component which is a hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam), said blend capable of withstanding exposure to water without significant loss of said hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam) in an amount sufficient to form a water-resistant film upon topical application to mammalian skin; and wherein said blend comprises from about 10 to about 80 weight percent of said first polymer in combination with said solvent and from about 1 to about 20 weight percent of said second polymer; and at least one antimicrobial agent in an amount sufficient to treat and protect mammalian skin from infection; wherein said composition is capable of being removed by peeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Hydromer, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ehrhard, Michael Eknoian, Alfredo Vinci
  • Patent number: 6395289
    Abstract: The invention discloses a mammalian teat dip for controlling mastitis, a method for preparing the composition and a method of treatment of mammals. The composition contains a film-forming polymer blend, at least one antimicrobial and a sodium bicarbonate buffering agent. The polymer blend contains a solvent-soluble, thermoplastic polyurethane and a hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam). Upon application to mammalian skin, this composition leaves a long-lasting, water-resistant, residual, elastic film that treats and protects mammalian skin from infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Hydromer, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ehrhard, Michael Eknoian, Alfredo Vinci
  • Patent number: 6140291
    Abstract: An aqueous metal cleaning composition is provided which comprises an alkalinity providing agent such as alkali metal carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts and a low foaming surfactant. The aqueous cleaning solution has specific foam height and foam collapse characteristics, and provides for substantially complete phase separation of a contaminant phase from the aqueous cleaning composition such that there is substantially no aqueous phase drag out into the contaminant phase; and the contaminant phase can be removed easily, and the aqueous cleaning solution can be recovered and reused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Bolkan, Gale A. Byrnes, Steven Dunn, Alfredo Vinci, Antony E. Winston, Patricia L. Phillips
  • Patent number: 6124253
    Abstract: An alkaline, aqueous metal-cleaning composition capable of effectively removing industrial-type soil contaminants from a metal surface at temperatures as low as ambient temperature and in the absence of substantial agitation contains (A) an active-ingredient portion containing (1) an alkalinity-providing component, and (2) a surfactant mixture containing: (a) at least one first non-ionic, ethoxylated linear primary alcohol surfactant having a hydrophobic carbon chain length of from 9 to 11 carbon atoms and being ethoxylated with (i) an average of 2.5 moles of ethylene oxide or (ii) an average of 5.0 moles of ethylene oxide; and (b) at least one second non-ionic, ethoxylated linear primary alcohol surfactant having a hydrophobic carbon chain length of from 9 to 11 carbon atoms and being ethoxylated with an average of 6.0 moles of ethylene oxide; and (B) an aqueous portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Alfredo Vinci, Steven A. Bolkan, Paul E. DeCastro, Lisa M. Kurschner
  • Patent number: 6017863
    Abstract: An alkaline, aqueous cleaning solution which is capable of removing at least a substantial portion of uncured adhesive residues, e.g., epoxy-based adhesives, from a substrate, preferably a metal stencil substrate, contains water, an alkalinity-providing agent and a synergistic combination of surfactants, specifically an N-alkylpyrrolidone surfactant, which is preferably N-octyl-2-pyrrolidone, and an aminocarboxylic acid surfactant, which is preferably N-coco-beta-aminopropionic acid. At an active-concentration ratio of the N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone surfactant to the aminocarboxylic acid surfactant of from about 1:1 to about 3.5:1 and a total active concentration of at least 0.30% by weight of the aqueous cleaning solution, the N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone and aminocarboxylic acid surfactants synergistically improve the ability of the solution to remove uncured adhesive residues from the substrate, even at relatively low wash temperatures, e.g., from about 70.degree. F. to less than about 135.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Cala, Alfredo Vinci
  • Patent number: 5849348
    Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a process for preparing a deodorized fatty acid salt feed supplement. Primary amine reagent is added to a process medium in which C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid with a content of malodorous carbonyl compound is converted into a deodorized C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Alfredo Vinci, Kenneth R. Cummings, M. Stephen Lajoie
  • Patent number: 5834411
    Abstract: An aqueous metal cleaning composition is provided which comprises an alkalinity providing agent such as alkali metal carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts and a low foaming surfactant. The aqueous cleaning solution has specific foam height and foam collapse characteristics, and provides for substantially complete phase separation of a contaminant phase from the aqueous cleaning composition such that there is substantially no aqueous phase drag out into the contaminant phase; and the contaminant phase can be removed easily, and the aqueous cleaning solution can be recovered and reused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc
    Inventors: Steven A. Bolkan, Gale A. Byrnes, Steven Dunn, Alfredo Vinci, Antony E. Winston, Patricia L. Phillips
  • Patent number: 5549761
    Abstract: A method for removing rosin soldering flux with aqueous cleaning compositions. The aqueous cleaning compositions can be employed for household use or for cleaning electronic circuit assemblies. The aqueous cleaning compositions contain an alkaline salt, an alkali metal silicate to boost detersive action or to provide corrosion protection to the substrates which are cleaned and an anionic polymer of a high molecular weight polyacrylic acid which stabilizes the alkali metal silicate to prevent precipitation of the silicate from solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Steven E. Dunn, Francis R. Cala, Alfredo Vinci, M. Stephen Lajoie, Robert C. Jorgensen
  • Patent number: 5464553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to environmentally safe aqueous cleaning compositions comprising alkaline salts, organic adjuvants and a hydrotrope comprised of alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids having a chain length of 7-13 carbon atoms so as to maintain the organic adjuvant in solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Francis R. Cala, Steven E. Dunn, Alfredo Vinci, M. Stephen Lajoie
  • Patent number: 5456927
    Abstract: A process for preparing a fatty acid calcium salt ruminant feed supplement product which contains an incorporated methionine hydroxy analog calcium salt additive. The dietary product can function as a rumen bypass feed supplement, and permit a beneficial increase in the nutrient fat content of the feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Alfredo Vinci, M. Stephen Lajoie, Kenneth R. Cummings, Ronald L. Forrest
  • Patent number: 5433885
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous cleaning compositions such as for household use or for cleaning electronic circuit assemblies comprising alkaline salt, an alkali metal silicate to boost detersive action or to provide corrosion protection to the substrates which are cleaned and an anionic polymer comprising a high molecular weight polyacrylic acid which stabilizes the alkali metal silicate to prevent precipitation of the silicate from solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Steven E. Dunn, Francis R. Cala, Alfredo Vinci, M. Stephen Lajoie, Robert C. Jorgensen
  • Patent number: 5432147
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling fungal disease in cultivated crops. The aqueous fungicide formulation which is applied to pre-harvest and post-harvest crops contains ingredients which are biocompatible for purposes of agricultural and horticultural applications. Illustrative of a formulation which is harmless to animals and humans is an aqueous solution having a content of potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, nonionic surfactant and xanthan gum. The combination of nonionic surfactant and xanthan gum functions as an effective spreader-sticker medium for forming a film-like coating on plant surfaces. The adherent coating exhibits both immediate and long duration fungicidal activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Alfredo Vinci
  • Patent number: 5431847
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous cleaning concentrates such as for cleaning electronic circuit assemblies comprising 15-30 wt. % of a composition containing alkaline salt, an alkali metal silicate to boost detersive action or to provide corrosion protection to the substrates which are cleaned, an anionic polymer comprising a high molecular weight polyacrylic acid which stabilizes the alkali metal silicate to prevent precipitation of the silicate from solution, surfactants, and a hydrotrope to maintain the surfactants in solution and the balance water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Charles B. Barris
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Steven E. Dunn, Francis R. Cala, Alfredo Vinci, M. Stephen Lajoie, Robert C. Jorgensen
  • Patent number: 5397495
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous cleaning compositions such as for household use or for cleaning electronic circuit assemblies comprising alkaline salt, an alkali metal silicate to boost detersive action or to provide corrosion protection to the substrates which are cleaned and an anionic polymer which stabilizes the alkali metal silicate to prevent precipitation of the silicate from solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Steven E. Dunn, Francis R. Cala, Alfredo Vinci, M. Stephen LaJoie
  • Patent number: 5393448
    Abstract: The present invention relates to environmentally safe aqueous cleaning compositions for cleaning electronic circuit assemblies, such as printed circuit or printed wiring boards, during their fabrication. Alkali metal carbonate and bicarbonate salts are utilized with an alkali metal silicate to achieve a variety of objectives, among which are the removal of solder flux, oils, waxes, and greasy substances, adhesives and other residues as well as provide anti-corrosion protection and metal brightening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Francis R. Cala, Alfredo Vinci, M. Stephen LaJoie
  • Patent number: 5391788
    Abstract: The present inventions provides a process for preparing a C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt product which is essentially free of C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid or C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid glyceride. The glyceride content of C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid starting material is hydrolyzed with a water-soluble basic compound such as sodium carbonate in the first step of the process. The C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid salt aqueous dispersion formed in the first step is converted to an alkaline earth metal salt in a subsequent process step. A biologically active constituent such as methionine hydroxy analog can be incorporated as an additional ingredient during the processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Alfredo Vinci, Ronald L. Forrest
  • Patent number: RE35017
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous cleaning compositions such as for household use or for cleaning electronic circuit assemblies comprising alkaline salt, an alkali metal silicate to boost detersive action or to provide corrosion protection to the substrates which are cleaned and an anionic polymer which stabilizes the alkali metal silicate to prevent precipitation of the silicate from solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Francis R. Cala, Steven E. Dunn, Alfredo Vinci, M. Stephen Lajoie
  • Patent number: RE35045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to environmentally safe aqueous cleaning compositions for cleaning electronic circuit assemblies, such as printed circuit or printed wiring boards, during their fabrication. Alkali metal carbonate and bicarbonate salts are utilized with an alkali metal silicate to achieve a variety of objectives, among which are the removal of solder flux, oils, waxes, and greasy substances, adhesives and other residues as well as provide anti-corrosion protection and metal brightening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Francis R. Cala, Alfredo Vinci, M. Stephen Lajoie
  • Patent number: RE35115
    Abstract: The present invention relates to environmentally safe aqueous cleaning compositions comprising alkaline salts, organic adjuvants and a hydrotrope comprised of alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids having a chain length of 7-13 carbon atoms so as to maintain the organic adjuvant in solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Francis R. Cala, Steven E. Dunn, Alfredo Vinci, M. Stephen Lajoie