Patents by Inventor Barbara Hepler

Barbara Hepler 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).

  • Oral Care Compositions
    Publication number: 20220212038
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care compositions with improved flavor release characteristics and improved taste, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Barbara Hepler, Prakasarao Mandadi, Jeffrey Merl Miller, Lynett Zaidel, Bernie Lee Blackwell
  • Fluoride free and anionic surfactant free dentifrice having a high micro efficacy
    Patent number: 11116709
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition is free of an anionic surfactant and a fluoride source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Collins, Barbara Hepler, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Linh Fruge
  • Fluoride Free and Anionic Surfactant Free Dentifrice Having a High Micro Efficacy
    Publication number: 20190269588
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition is free of an anionic surfactant and a fluoride source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael COLLINS, Barbara HEPLER, Kimdra SMITH-WEBSTER, Linh FRUGE
  • Fluoride free and anionic surfactant free dentifrice having a high micro efficacy
    Patent number: 10258554
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition is free of an anionic surfactant and a fluoride source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michael Collins, Linh Fruge, Barbara Hepler, Kimdra Smith-Webster
  • ENCAPSULATION OF INGREDIENTS IN LACTOSE MATRIX TO FORM ACTIVE ENCAPSULATES
    Publication number: 20130071456
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition includes lactose matrix encapsulates entrained in a carrier. The encapsulates may further comprise oral care and/or personal care ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Linh Fruge, Barbara Hepler, Michael Collins, Thomas Boyd
  • FLUORIDE FREE AND ANIONIC SURFACTANT FREE DENTIFRICE HAVING A HIGH MICRO EFFICACY
    Publication number: 20120288453
    Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition is free of an anionic surfactant and a fluoride source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Collins, Linh Fruge, Barbara Hepler, Kimdra Smith-Webster
  • ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120282192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care compositions with improved flavor release characteristics and improved taste, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Miller, Lynette Zaidel, Bernie Blackwell, Barbara Hepler, Prakasarao Mandadi
  • Laundry detergent composition containing level protease enzyme
    Patent number: 6235697
    Abstract: A laundry detergent composition is provided for enhanced whitening and stain removal of washed laundry comprising: a) from about 1% to about 50%, by weight, of a surfactant or surfactant mixture selected from the group consisting of anionic and nonionic surfactants; b) a protease enzyme in an amount sufficient to provide from at least about 0.030 to about 3.0 Kilo Novo Protease Units (KNPU) of activity of protease enzyme per gram of detergent composition; c) a cellulase enzyme of the endoglucanase type in an amount sufficient to provide from about 0.5 to about 100 CMC units per gram of detergent composition; and d) from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight, of an acrylic acid-based polymer and copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Knorr, Barbara Hepler, Mary Holmgren