Patents by Inventor Claude Courard

Claude Courard 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).

  • New softening compositions and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 5133885
    Abstract: Environmentally safe, stable, pourable aqueous fabric softening compositions based on the combination of a quaternary ammonium compound and an amido amine. The softener combination comprises from as little as 1% and up to 60% and preferably 2 to 20% by weight of the composition. Methods for making the composition are also described. Softening performance is outstanding and the compositions are simple to prepare, even the more highly concentrated forms. The softener compositions are primarily intended for use in the rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1992
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Laura Contor, Yves Lambremont, Claude Courard, Purificacion Rivas