Patents by Inventor Brian Crotty

Brian Crotty 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).

  • Patent number: 9011200
    Abstract: A bra top that can be worn between a wearer's regular bra and their outer garment. The bra top is designed so that the wearer can choose to appropriately cover their cleavage when wearing a low-cut top. The bra top includes a front portion having a generally convex lower border, and a back portion attached to or integral with the front portion and having a generally concave lower border. The bra top is comprised of a material having 80% or more natural fibers and 20% or less stretchable synthetic fibers. The convex lower border of the front portion extends lower than the concave lower border of the back portion such that additional material is available to comfortably cover a wearer's breasts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Crupton LLC
    Inventors: Julie Upton, Brian Crotty
  • Publication number: 20140038492
    Abstract: A bra top that can be worn between a wearer's regular bra and their outer garment. The bra top is designed so that the wearer can choose to appropriately cover their cleavage when wearing a low-cut top. The bra top includes a front portion having a generally convex lower border, and a back portion attached to or integral with the front portion and having a generally concave lower border. The bra top is comprised of a material having 80% or more natural fibers and 20% or less stretchable synthetic fibers. The convex lower border of the front portion extends lower than the concave lower border of the back portion such that additional material is available to comfortably cover a wearer's breasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Julie Upton, Brian Crotty
  • Patent number: 8550872
    Abstract: A bra top that can be worn between a wearer's regular bra and their outer garment. The bra top is designed so that the wearer can choose to appropriately cover their cleavage when wearing a low-cut top. The bra top includes a front portion having a generally convex lower border, and a back portion attached to or integral with the front portion and having a generally concave lower border. The bra top is comprised of a material having 80% or more natural fibers and 20% or less stretchable synthetic fibers. The convex lower border of the front portion extends lower than the concave lower border of the back portion such that additional material is available to comfortably cover a wearer's breasts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventors: Julie Upton, Brian Crotty
  • Publication number: 20110104983
    Abstract: A bra top that can be worn between a wearer's regular bra and their outer garment. The bra top is designed so that the wearer can choose to appropriately cover their cleavage when wearing a low-cut top. The bra top includes a front portion having a generally convex lower border, and a back portion attached to or integral with the front portion and having a generally concave lower border. The bra top is comprised of a material having 80% or more natural fibers and 20% or less stretchable synthetic fibers. The convex lower border of the front portion extends lower than the concave lower border of the back portion such that additional material is available to comfortably cover a wearer's breasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Julie Upton, Brian Crotty
  • Publication number: 20070027050
    Abstract: A mild, aqueous, liquid crystalline structured cleansing and moisturizing composition with low levels of surfactants that include monoalkyl sulfosuccinate surfactant(s) and high levels of hydrophillic emollients is provided that provides a low in-use slip, tight skin feel, and a fast, clean-feel rinse in the absence of substantial levels of soap. Substantial amounts of persistent and fine quality lather are produced with the inventive composition even in the presence of high levels of emollients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Crotty, Jochen Weiss, Suzanne Gencarelli, Shauna Lagatol, Nicolas Restrepo, Virgilio Villa, Craig Slavtcheff
  • Publication number: 20060183662
    Abstract: An liquid cleansing composition is disclosed that contains a specific levels of polyol(s), monoalkyl sulfosuccinate surfactant(s), N-acyl amino acid(s) or salt(s) thereof, and optionally monoalkyl phosphate(s) that provides excellent user properties including fast rinsing, squeaky clean feel and excellent lather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Crotty, Jochen Weiss, Craig Slavtcheff
  • Patent number: 5614511
    Abstract: The invention is directed to controlling and alleviating itchiness of human skin. Itchiness is treated with a composition that includes inositol phosphate, particularly phytic acid and its salts, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, Brian A. Crotty, Anthony W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5552148
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided that includes an inositol phosphate dispersed within petroleum jelly through aid of a lipid system. The lipid system may include such components as a phosphatide, a sterol, a C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 fatty acid and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, Brian Crotty, Anthony Johnson
  • Patent number: 5425938
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are described wherein .alpha.-hydroxyacids, .alpha.-ketoacids and related compounds are formed into amine salts through neutralization with a multi-amine functionalized polymer. Particularly preferred are glycolic acid and lactic acid salts of poly(ethylenimine).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander P. Znaiden, Anthony W. Johnson, Brian A. Crotty
  • Patent number: 5302378
    Abstract: A composition and method for self-tanning of skin is provided which includes an .alpha.-hydroxy substituted ketone or aldehyde such as dihydroxyacetone, an anionic silicone copolyol such as dimethicone copolyol phosphate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Advantageously, there may also be incorporated at least 15% propylene glycol to improve color intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co.
    Inventors: Brian A. Crotty, Philip D. Ziegler
  • Patent number: 5232688
    Abstract: A composition and method for self-tanning of skin is provided which includes an .alpha.-hydroxy substituted ketone or aldehyde such as dihydroxacetone, a polyacrylamide and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Advantageously, there may also be incorporated at least 15% propylene glycol to improve color intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip D. Ziegler, Brian A. Crotty