Patents by Inventor Diana T. Ciccognani

Diana T. Ciccognani 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).

  • Broad spectrum preservation blends
    Patent number: 9610350
    Abstract: A composition having effective broad spectrum preservation activity comprising benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, sorbic acid and a compound selected from the group consisting of 1,3-propanediol, glycerin and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Arch Personal Care Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Diana T. Ciccognani, Kevin N. DiNicola, Katherine P. Roberts, Laura M. Szymczak
  • Coated metal pyrithione particles for treatment of microorganisms
    Patent number: 8980235
    Abstract: A composition comprising coated particles of a salt of pyrithione selected from the group consisting of monovalent and polyvalent pyrithione salts, and combinations thereof, partially or fully coated with a lipophilic agent. The composition is characterized by enhanced anti-fungal and anti-dandruff efficacy in shampoos. Also disclosed is a personal care composition, preferably a shampoo, containing a topical carrier and coated particles of a salt of pyrithione selected from the group consisting of monovalent and polyvalent pyrithione salts, and combinations thereof, partially or fully coated with a lipophilic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignees: Arch Chemicals, Inc., The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Deqing Lei, George Polson, Diana T. Ciccognani, Kevin N. DiNicola, Richard B. Shalvoy, Katherine P. Roberts, Louis L. Punto, James Robert Schwartz, David Joseph Kaufman
  • Pyrithione biocides enhanced by zinc metal ions and organic amines
    Patent number: 8796252
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stable, soluble, antimicrobial composition concentrate comprising pyrithione or a pyrithione complex in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 30 weight percent, a zinc source in an amount of from about 0.1% to about 10%, and an organic amine component in an amount of from about 30% to about 80%, said percents being based upon the total weight of the composition concentrate. The invention is also directed to methods of controlling the growth of free-living microorganisms or biofilms using the antimicrobial composition of the invention, and products made using the antimicrobial composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Arch Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle L. Rioux, Diana T. Ciccognani, Thomas J. Palys, Patricia A. Turley
  • Broad Spectrum Preservation Blends
    Publication number: 20110086918
    Abstract: A composition having effective broad spectrum preservation activity comprising benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, sorbic acid and a compound selected from the group consisting of 1,3-propanediol, glycerin and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Diana T. Ciccognani, Kevin N. DiNicola, Katherine P. Roberts, Laura M. Szymczak
  • Broad spectrum preservation blends
    Patent number: 7854940
    Abstract: A composition having effective broad spectrum preservation activity comprising a mixture of caprylyl glycol or one or more analogs thereof, or mixtures thereof with a preservative selected from the group consisting of: (1) chloroxylenol and 2-phenoxyethanol, (2) chloroxylenol and chlorphenesin, (3) chlorphenesin and 2-phenoxyethanol, and (4) chloroxylenol, chlorphenesin and 2-phenoxyethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Arch Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Diana T. Ciccognani, Kevin N. DiNicola, Stephen D. Hinden, Katherine P. Roberts
  • Pyrithione biocides enhanced by zinc metal ions and organic amines
    Patent number: 6908912
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stable, soluble, antimicrobial composition concentrate comprising pyrithione or a pyrithione complex in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 30 weight percent, a zinc source in an amount of from about 0.1% to about 10%, and an organic amine component in an amount of from about 30% to about 80%, said percents being based upon the total weight of the composition concentrate. The invention is also directed to methods of controlling the growth of free-living microorganisms or biofilms using the antimicrobial composition of the invention, and products made using the antimicrobial composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Arch Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle L. Rioux, Diana T. Ciccognani, Thomas J. Palys, Patricia A. Turley
  • PYRITHIONE BIOCIDES ENHANCED BY ZINC METAL IONS AND ORGANIC AMINES
    Publication number: 20040253194
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for prevention and treatment of dandruff characterized by comprising zinc pyrithione and zinc salt. The composition of the present invention has excellent effects in prevention and treatment of dandruff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Michelle L. Rioux, Diana T. Ciccognani, Thomas J. Palys, Patricia A. Turley