Patents by Inventor Catherine Schmit

Catherine Schmit 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: 20160184203
    Abstract: Composition and methods are provided for analgesic cleansing compositions, which may be either wash-off or leave-on cleansing compositions. Such compositions comprise a number of surfactants and a number of analgesic compounds, and may optionally comprise antibacterial agents and/or a cosmetically suitable carrier. A method of making an analgesic soap composition is also provided. A method of using a wash-off analgesic cleansing composition is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel Garcia, Catherine Schmit
  • Patent number: 9364402
    Abstract: Composition and methods are provided for analgesic cleansing compositions, which may be either wash-off or leave-on cleansing compositions. Such compositions comprise a number of surfactants and a number of analgesic compounds, and may optionally comprise antibacterial agents and/or a cosmetically suitable carrier. A method of making an analgesic soap composition is also provided. A method of using a wash-off analgesic cleansing composition is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel Garcia, Catherine Schmit
  • Publication number: 20160113858
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a heat activated antiperspirant. The heat activated antiperspirant composition includes at least one delayed release component to attract the antiperspirant active ingredient. The at least one delayed release component is a solid up to about 33 degrees Celsius (° C.) and has a melting point of about 33 to 41° C. to release the antiperspirant active ingredient to reduce perspiration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventor: Catherine Schmit
  • Publication number: 20150182436
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides deodorant compositions having antibacterial and odor blocking properties and methods for using the deodorant compositions. In one embodiment, a deodorant product includes an odor blocking compound that reduces the perceived intensity of malodors or blocks malodors and an antibacterial compound effective to kill bacteria upon application thereto. In another embodiment, a method of deodorizing a malodor includes applying a deodorant product to the skin. The deodorant product includes an odor blocking compound that reduces the perceived intensity of malodors or blocks malodors and an antibacterial compound effective to kill bacteria upon application thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Catherine Schmit
  • Publication number: 20150182423
    Abstract: Antiperspirant application devices including antiperspirant compositions and methods of using the antiperspirant application devices are provided herein. In an embodiment, an antiperspirant application device includes a skin-adhesive, transdermal patch including an adhesive compound capable of adhesion to human skin and an antiperspirant active compound based upon an astringent metallic salt disposed within at least a portion of the skin-adhesive, transdermal patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Catherine Schmit, Debra K. Butterworth, Jennifer Harris, Robert Demson
  • Publication number: 20150182428
    Abstract: Antiperspirant and deodorant compositions and methods for using the same are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant and deodorant composition includes an antiperspirant active compound based upon an astringent metallic salt, a skin lubricating agent that reduces a coefficient of friction between skin and a razor blade applied to the skin, and an anti-inflammatory agent that reduces effects of skin irritation and damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Catherine Schmit
  • Publication number: 20150182429
    Abstract: A mixed powder antiperspirant and methods for producing and using such mixed powder antiperspirants are provided. The method includes mixing an active ingredient, a film former, and a diluent to form the mixed powder antiperspirant. The use of a coating agent is limited to no more than about 10 weight percent based on the total weight of the mixed powder antiperspirant, where a coating agent is (i) any non-water soluble wax, oil, fat, or fatty alcohol with a straight chain alkane or alkene group of 10 or more carbon atoms, (ii) polyethylene, or (iii) cyclomethicone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Debra K. Butterworth, Catherine Schmit, Jennifer Harris, Robert Demson
  • Publication number: 20150182424
    Abstract: Materials and apparatus are provided for an aerosol antiperspirant composition with decreased residue transfer to fabric. The aerosol antiperspirant composition includes an active antiperspirant ingredient. The aerosol antiperspirant composition further includes a number of silicas. The aerosol antiperspirant composition further includes a polar emollient. The aerosol antiperspirant composition further includes a propellant. A manufacturing process for such an aerosol antiperspirant composition is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Catherine Schmit, Noelle Rabiah
  • Publication number: 20150087575
    Abstract: Compositions and apparatus are provided for releasing a cleaning agent with an encapsulation material. An abrasive material and an encapsulation material are disposed within a cleaning product. The encapsulation material is configured to release contents in a cleaning event. A cleaning agent is sorbed by the encapsulation material and configured to be released from the encapsulation material during the event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: THE DIAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joan M. Bergstrom, Gregory A. Konishi, Travis T. Yarlagadda, Catherine Schmit
  • Publication number: 20140120046
    Abstract: Methods for making clear stick antiperspirant compositions and products are provided herein. In one example, a method for making a clear stick antiperspirant composition comprises the steps of providing a solvent carrier at substantially below room temperature to define a cool solvent carrier. A gelling agent comprising dibenzylidene sorbitol is incorporated into the cool solvent carrier to form a solvent/DBS premix. An active antiperspirant compound and the solvent/DBS premix are combined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Berea Thompson, Travis T. Yarlagadda, Catherine Schmit, Debra K. Butterworth
  • Patent number: 8673832
    Abstract: A personal cleansing composition includes a carrier, and a first plurality of beads entrained in the carrier. The beads impart, to a user applying the cleansing composition with hand rubbing force, perceivable tactility for a limited predetermined duration that corresponds to a minimum adequate cleansing time period. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the personal cleansing composition further includes a second plurality of beads entrained in the carrier. The second plurality of beads imparts to the user a perceivable change in color for the cleansing composition for a second limited predetermined duration that is substantially equal to the duration that the tactility imparted by the first plurality of beads is perceivable to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Catherine Schmit, James J. Dalton, Heidi B. Goldfarb
  • Publication number: 20130171086
    Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions with improved efficacy for shaving and methods for preparing the same are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant composition includes an active antiperspirant compound, a hair minimizing compound, and a skin lubricating compound. In another exemplary embodiment, a method for preparing an antiperspirant composition includes combining an active antiperspirant compound, a suspending agent, and a carrier at a first temperature to form a mixture and cooling the mixture to form a cooled mixture having a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature. The exemplary method further includes combining a hair minimizing compound and a skin lubricating compound to the mixture and pouring the mixture into a mold at a third temperature that is lower than the second temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: THE DIAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Catherine Schmit, Debra Butterworth
  • Publication number: 20130171072
    Abstract: Dyes and methods of selecting dyes for use in personal care products are provided. An exemplary method includes selecting a dye concentration of a dye that is brightly or intensely colored, determining a dye concentration of the dye that does not change the color of skin or minimally changes the color of skin, and determining a dye concentration of the dye that does not transfer color or minimally transfers color. An exemplary dye includes, by weight percent of the personal care product in which such dye is provided, approximately 0.001500% Red 33 dye and 0.003750% Orange 4 dye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: THE DIAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Catherine Schmit
  • Publication number: 20120077882
    Abstract: Skin and surface sanitizers and methods for forming skin and surface sanitizers are provided. In one embodiment, a surface sanitizer is formed of a plurality of dry particles. Each dry particle comprises a liquid comprising an antibacterial agent and a dry particulates coating surrounding the liquid. The liquid is present in an amount of from about 10 to about 90 wt. % of each dry particle. The surface sanitizer has a germ kill effectiveness of at least 50%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Luciow, Terannie Vazquez Alvarez, Bruce R. Cox, Catherine Schmit
  • Patent number: 8017567
    Abstract: A personal care cleansing composition having enhanced perceptible skin benefits, for example, by selecting certain ratios of quaternary ammonium compounds and free fatty acids. Additionally, in accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the present inventors have discovered that the addition of talc in varying percentages increases qualities to the user such as freshness, smoothness, lather and creaminess. Additionally, aspects relating to fragrance retention, deposition and the amounts perceived are improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Catherine Schmit, James Dalton, Celeste Rosenberg, E. Gary Myers, Robert Dail
  • Publication number: 20090054286
    Abstract: A personal cleansing composition includes a carrier, and a first plurality of beads entrained in the carrier. The beads impart, to a user applying the cleansing composition with hand rubbing force, perceivable tactility for a limited predetermined duration that corresponds to a minimum adequate cleansing time period. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the personal cleansing composition further includes a second plurality of beads entrained in the carrier. The second plurality of beads imparts to the user a perceivable change in color for the cleansing composition for a second limited predetermined duration that is substantially equal to the duration that the tactility imparted by the first plurality of beads is perceivable to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Catherine Schmit, James J. Dalton, Heidi B. Goldfarb
  • Publication number: 20070042920
    Abstract: A personal care cleansing composition having enhanced perceptible skin benefits, for example, by selecting certain ratios of quaternary ammonium compounds and free fatty acids. Additionally, in accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the present inventors have discovered that the addition of talc in varying percentages increases qualities to the user such as freshness, smoothness, lather and creaminess. Additionally, aspects relating to fragrance retention, deposition and the amounts perceived are improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Catherine Schmit, James Dalton, Celeste Rosenberg, E. Myers
  • Publication number: 20070042919
    Abstract: Personal soap bar composition which give users enhanced skin feel benefits through an unexpected synergy between certain quaternary ammonium compounds and free fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Catherine Schmit, James Dalton, Celeste Rosenberg