Patents by Inventor Cathleen Corcoran

Cathleen Corcoran 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).

  • Fulfillment Workflow Optimization
    Publication number: 20120109701
    Abstract: A system and method for an optimization of fulfillment workflow is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may include receiving a request to be fulfilled from a client. The method may also include determining one or more item attributes associated with the request. The method may additionally include generating a batch of work units related to the request based at least in part on the one or more item attributes. The method may further include selecting an agent from a plurality of agents to process the batch. Moreover, the method may include transmitting the batch to the agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Stephanie Filomena Seugling, Janet Mackey Morgan, Charles Cary Hudgins, Edward C. Ritter, Christopher E. Huntley, Christine M. Fricke, Mary K. Riley, Anne M. Badgley, Trina Marie Greene, John Dewel Pickford, Gary L. Olberding, Randal J. Bishop, John F. McGraw, Marisol Rios, Kristi J. Evatt, Scott C. Arcure, Suzette Oxendine, Cathleen Corcoran
  • Stabilized cleansing composition with opacifier
    Patent number: 5851541
    Abstract: An opacified cosmetic emulsion composition is provided containing an inorganic particulate substance as the opacifier, a surfactant, and a hydroxy functionalized wax to stabilize the emulsion against separation/precipitation of its components. Particularly preferred as the wax are trihydroxystearin and 5ceramides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co. Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Corey, Cathleen Corcoran
  • Titanium dioxide dispersions, cosmetic compositions and methods for using same
    Patent number: 5468471
    Abstract: A novel organic dispersion comprises microfine titanium dioxide and a suitable branched chain organic without the use of any dispersing agent. The novel dispersion provide uniquely high SPF with low levels of dry weight titanium dioxide. Methods for preparing said dispersion and cosmetic sunscreen compositions comprising said dispersion are also included within the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Estee Lauder, Inc.
    Inventors: Julius R. Zecchino, Steven Messin, Cathleen Corcoran, Kenneth T. Chung
  • Non-irritating .alpha.-hydroxy carboxylic acid compositions
    Patent number: 5411734
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes as an active ingredient a C.sub.2 -C.sub.28 .alpha.-hydroxy carboxylic acid within a non-stinging ester base formula comprising a C.sub.7 -C.sub.60 neoalkanol ester and a C.sub.12 -C.sub.40 fatty acid ester alkoxylated with from 1 to 100 moles alkylene oxide per mole of glyceride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Vargas, Pamela C. Asplund, Cathleen Corcoran
  • Ceramide cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 5368857
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided wherein a phytosphingosine-containing ceramide is stably suspended within a C.sub.6 -C.sub.100 ester base functioning as a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and the ceramide is solubilized by a glycerol C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 mono fatty acid ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Cathleen Corcoran, Jason Hendry