Patents by Inventor Doreen Linze

Doreen Linze 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: 20250090434
    Abstract: An alcohol-free lotion for the topical application having antiseptic properties is made by combining an aqueous phase comprising formaldehyde and at least one humectant with an oil phase comprising at least one surfactant and at least one oil; wherein the at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 30 to 75 wt. %., wherein formaldehyde is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from about 1.0 to 20.0 wt. %; wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 30 to 60 wt. %; wherein the aqueous phase to oil phase ratio is from about 10:1 to 4:1; and wherein the lotion free of the odor of formaldehyde.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, Olaf Hansen
  • Publication number: 20250073133
    Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a nicotine active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Patent number: 12178893
    Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a testosterone active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Patent number: 12171847
    Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a nicotine active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Publication number: 20240374484
    Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a testosterone active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Publication number: 20240374483
    Abstract: A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a nicotine active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Publication number: 20240366353
    Abstract: A two phase system for administering a dose of an active to an animal having a liquid aqueous phase and a liquid oil phase, wherein the liquid oil phase has a dosage of at least one active, at least one oil and at least one surfactant, and the liquid oil phase has a density less than about 1.0 g/mL. The system is administered in an individual drinking container, such as a water bucket or water dish. The surfactant is non-water soluble and has an HLB of less than about 6.0. The oil phase adheres to tongue and mouth tissue of the pet or livestock that consumes it from the water bucket or water dish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Patent number: 12053535
    Abstract: A lip balm providing a caffeine, nicotine or testosterone active, where the lip balm contains at least one lipid in the range of about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. %; a surfactant in the range of about 60 wt. % to 25 wt. %; caffeine, nicotine or testosterone active in the range of about 1 to 40 wt. %; and less than 1.0 wt. % water, where the lip balm, when applied to a lip, delivers the active in less than about ten minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze
  • Publication number: 20240090471
    Abstract: A cat litter comprising an absorbent and at least one fluorescent compound, where the at least one fluorescent compound does not contain cat urine and wherein the at least one fluorescent compound attracts cats to eliminate in the litter. The cat litter comprising a solid particulate material coated with a cellulosic solution containing at least one fluorescent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Boxiecat LLC
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, William Lewis
  • Patent number: 11484483
    Abstract: An alcohol-free lotion for the topical application having sanitizing properties is made by combining an aqueous phase comprising water, a water soluble preservative, an antimicrobial active, and at least one humectant with an oil phase, wherein the at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 5 to 30 wt. %, wherein the oil phase comprises an oil soluble preservative, at least one surfactant, and at least one oil, wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 20 to 60 wt. %, and wherein the aqueous phase to oil phase ratio is from about 12:1 to 1:2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, Linda L. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20210401691
    Abstract: An alcohol-free lotion for the topical application having sanitizing properties is made by combining an aqueous phase comprising water, a water soluble preservative, an antimicrobial active, and at least one humectant with an oil phase, wherein the at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 5 to 30 wt. %, wherein the oil phase comprises an oil soluble preservative, at least one surfactant, and at least one oil, wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 20 to 60 wt. %, and wherein the aqueous phase to oil phase ratio is from about 12:1 to 1:2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Shear Kershman Laboratories, Inc
    Inventors: Alvin Kershman, Jeff Shear, Doreen Linze, Linda L. Lewis