Patents by Inventor Anne Marie Candido

Anne Marie Candido 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).

  • Articles to aid the ironing of fabrics and methods of use
    Patent number: 6652766
    Abstract: Polymer compositions, while providing suitable wrinkle control, also tend to dispense poorly when sprayed. The present invention shows that when viscosity of polymer compositions is minimized spray dispensing improves. Several approaches to minimizing the viscosity of polymer compositions are disclosed. Methods of controlling wrinkles in fabrics comprise treating fabrics with a variety of polymer compositions following a variety of methods. Articles of manufacture comprise (1) a container or substrate, (2) a wrinkle controlling composition, and (3) a set of instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Toan Trinh, Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, Alessandro Corona, III, John Henry Shaw, Jr., John William Smith, Donald Ray Brown, Timothy Roy Nijakowski, Bruno Albert Jean Hubesch, Gabrielle Holly Spangler Detzel, Todd Stephen Alwart, Anne Marie Candido, Stephan Gary Bush, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Ellis Bailey Gregg, Earl Bray
  • Articles to aid the ironing of fabrics and methods of use
    Publication number: 20030209686
    Abstract: Polymer compositions, while providing suitable wrinkle control, also tend to dispense poorly when sprayed. The present invention shows that when viscosity of polymer compositions is minimized spray dispensing improves. Several approaches to minimizing the viscosity of polymer compositions are disclosed. Methods of controlling wrinkles in fabrics comprise treating fabrics with a variety of polymer compositions following a variety of methods. Articles of manufacture comprise (1) a container or substrate, (2) a wrinkle controlling composition, and (3) a set of instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Toan Trinh, Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, Alessandro Corona, John Henry Shaw, John William Smith, Donald Ray Brown, Timothy Roy Nijakowski, Bruno Albert Jean Hubesch, Gabrielle Holly Spangler Detzel, Todd Stephen Alwart, Anne Marie Candido, Stephan Gary Bush, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Ellis Bailey Gregg, Earl Bray
  • Method of removing wrinkles from fabric
    Patent number: 6645392
    Abstract: The present invention relates to selecting dispensers having optimal spray patterns for use together with aqueous wrinkle removal and/or reduction compositions to minimize the potential to stain fabrics and significantly reduce drying time associated with aqueous-based wrinkle control compositions. The present invention also relates to wrinkle control compositions suitable for use in dispensers with optimal spray patterns and articles of use including instructions for use. The present invention also relates to methods of use for wrinkle control compositions in dispensers with optimal spray patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Anne Marie Candido, John Henry Shaw, Jr., Gabrielle Holly (Spangler) Detzel, Stephan Gary Bush, Todd Stephen Alwart, Dimitris Ioannis Collias
  • Method of removing wrinkles from fabric
    Publication number: 20030146405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to selecting dispensers having optimal spray patterns for use together with aqueous wrinkle removal and/or reduction compositions to minimize the potential to stain fabrics and significantly reduce drying time associated with aqueous-based wrinkle control compositions. The present invention also relates to wrinkle control compositions suitable for use in dispensers with optimal spray patterns and articles of use including instructions for use. The present invention also relates to methods of use for wrinkle control compositions in dispensers with optimal spray patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Anne Marie Candido, John Henry Shaw, Gabrielle Holly Spangler Detzel, Stephan Gary Bush, Todd Stephen Alwart, Dimitris Ioannis Collias
  • Fluid applicator
    Patent number: 6588964
    Abstract: A fluid applicator having a body with a fluid inlet in communication with a reservoir of fluid to be dispensed. The applicator further includes a plurality of applicator tines extending outwardly from an application area of the body, and the tines are at least partially flexible. Moreover, at least some of the tines include a fluid pathway. Additionally, the applicator further includes a handle portion generally above the application area. An actuator is located on the body adjacent the front end and generally above and off-center from the application area. The actuator is operably configured to selectively dispense a predetermined amount of fluid to the fluid pathways of the tines for accurate and consistent dispensing and application of the fluid to a target surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bob Wayne Au, Anne Marie Candido, Philip Davies, Mark Thomas Lund, Charles William Sears, Marc Walter Tanner
  • Aqueous wrinkle control compositions dispensed using optimal spray patterns
    Patent number: 6495058
    Abstract: The present invention relates to selecting dispensers having optimal spray patterns for use together with aqueous wrinkle removal and/or reduction compositions to minimize the potential to stain fabrics and significantly reduce drying time associated with aqueous-based wrinkle control compositions. The present invention also relates to wrinkle control compositions suitable for use in dispensers with optimal spray patterns and articles of use including instructions for use. The present invention also relates to methods of use for wrinkle control compositions in dispensers with optimal spray patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Anne Marie Candido, John Henry Shaw, Jr., Gabrielle Holly (Spangler) Detzel, Stephan Gary Bush, Todd Stephen Alwart, Dimitris Ioannis Collias
  • Polymer compositions having specified PH for improved dispensing and improved stability of wrinkle reducing compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 6491840
    Abstract: Polymer compositions, while providing suitable wrinkle control, also tend to dispense poorly when sprayed. The present invention shows that when viscosity of polymer compositions is minimized spray dispensing improves. Several approaches to minimizing the viscosity of polymer compositions are disclosed. Methods of controlling wrinkles in fabrics comprise treating fabrics with a variety of polymer compositions following a variety of methods. Articles of manufacture comprise (1) a container or substrate, (2) a wrinkle controlling composition, and (3) a set of instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Toan Trinh, Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, Alessandro Corona, III, John Henry Shaw, Jr., John William Smith, Donald Ray Brown, Timothy Roy Nijakowski, Bruno Albert Jean Hubesch, Gabrielle Holly (Spangler) Detzel, Todd Stephen Alwart, Anne Marie Candido, Stephan Gary Bush, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Ellis Bailey Gregg, Earl Bray