Patents by Inventor Duane G. Krzysik
Duane G. Krzysik 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).
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Patent number: 9180084Abstract: This invention relates to a cationically and amphiphilically modified polygalactomannan having repeating units with an average D-mannosyl to D-galactosyl residue ratio of at least 5 to 1 and to compositions containing same. A portion of the hydrogen atoms of hydroxyl groups situated on the mannosyl and galactosyl residues of the galactomannan are replaced with an amphiphilic and a cationic substituent.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventors: Carole A. Lepilleur, Dennis Malaba, John J. Mullay, Denise W. Rafferty, Duane G. Krzysik, Xin Liu, Eric H. Anderson
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Patent number: 9062131Abstract: This invention related to a cationically and hydrophilically modified polygalactomannan having repeating units with an average D-mannosyl to D-galactosyl residue ratio of at least 5 to 1 and to compositions containing the same. A portion of the hydrogen atoms of hydroxyl groups situated on the mannosyl and galactosyl residues of the galactomannan are replaced with a hydrophilic and a cationic substituent.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventors: Carole A. Lepilleur, Dennis Malaba, John J. Mullay, Denise W. Rafferty, Eric H. Anderson, Xin Liu, Cory G. Miller, Duane G. Krzysik, Christopher D. Kolp
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Publication number: 20140127149Abstract: This invention relates to a cationically and amphiphilically modified polygalactomannan having repeating units with an average D-mannosyl to D-galactosyl residue ratio of at least 5 to 1 and to compositions containing same. A portion of the hydrogen atoms of hydroxyl groups situated on the mannosyl and galactosyl residues of the galactomannan are replaced with an amphiphilic and a cationic substituent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Carole A. Lepilleur, Dennis Malaba, John J. Mullay, Denise W. Rafferty, Duane G. Krzysik, Xin Liu, Eric H. Anderson
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Patent number: 8623132Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blends that contain alkoxylated, lipophilic polyol compounds having about three moles of lipophilic, substituents per mole of polyol which are polyethylene glycol methyl glucose trioleate and polyethylene glycol methyl glucose dioleate and, more specifically, to the use of such compounds as thickeners in liquid surfactant compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Virginia L. Gibson, William J. Reiman, Timothy J. Roach
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Publication number: 20130284068Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blends that contain alkoxylated, lipophilic polyol compounds having about three moles of lipophilic, substituents per mole of polyol which are polyethylene glycol methyl glucose trioleate and polyethylene glycol methyl glucose dioleate and, more specifically, to the use of such compounds as thickeners in liquid surfactant compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Virginia L. Gibson, William J. Reiman, Timothy J. Roach
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Publication number: 20130129639Abstract: This invention relates to a cationically and hydrophobically modified polygalactomannan having repeating units with a D-mannosyl to D-galactosyl residue ratio of at least 5 to 1 and to compositions containing same. A portion of the hydrogen atoms of hydroxyl groups situated on the mannosyl and galactosyl residues of the galactomannan are replaced with a hydrophobic substituent and a cationic substituent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Eric H. Anderson, Carole A. Lepilleur, Dennis N. Malaba, John J. Mullay, Denise W. Rafferty, Duane G. Krzysik, Xin Liu
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Publication number: 20130034505Abstract: This invention related to a cationically and hydrophilically modified polygalactomannan having repeating units with an average D-mannosyl to D-galactosyl residue ratio of at least 5 to 1 and to compositions containing the same. A portion of the hydrogen atoms of hydroxyl groups situated on the mannosyl and galactosyl residues of the galactomannan are replaced with a hydrophilic and a cationic substituent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Carole A. Lepilleur, Dennis Malaba, John J. Mullay, Denise W. Rafferty, Eric H. Anderson, Xin Liu, Cory G. Miller, Duane G. Krzysik, Christopher D. Kolp
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Patent number: 7914891Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: John David Amundson, Alan Edward Wright, Frank P. Abuto, Michael S. Brunner, Wael R. Joseph, Larry E. Brown, David Charles Musil, Michael Allen Daley, Jeffrey David Shelley, Brian Patrick Argo, David J. Drath, William A. Hendrickson, Hal Arthur LaFleur, III, Duane G. Krzysik
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Patent number: 7705194Abstract: A toilet training article in the form of a toilet training pad containing an effervescent agent is disclosed. The toilet training pad, which may be an insertable pad or integrated directly into an undergarment, contains an effervescent agent which releases gas upon being contacted by urine. The effervescent agent may be in the form of a compound containing a substantially inert gas, or may be a combination of compounds that, upon being contacted by urine, produce a gas.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Underhill, Marsha M. Malone, Bernard J. Minerath, Beth A. Lange, Duane G. Krzysik, David W. Koenig, Kimberly M. Bleck
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Patent number: 7666824Abstract: Aqueous liquid cleanser compositions are disclosed. The cleanser compositions are structured liquids capable of suspending a skin benefit agent therein to improve transfer of the skin benefit agent to the skin upon use of the wash. In one embodiment, the skin benefit agent is a lipid material, which remains on the skin after washing to provide skin barrier enhancement.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Julie M. Utschig
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Publication number: 20090220616Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to moisturizing and lubricating compositions for use on the bodyfacing surface of an absorbent product or on one or both faces of a tissue product. The moisturizing and lubricating compositions comprise an emollient, a humectant, and immobilizing agent and a compatibilizing agent. Optionally, the moisturizing and lubricating compositions can comprise a dispersing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Wael R. Joseph, Keisha Clarke, Duane G. Krzysik, Bernard J. Minerath, III
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Patent number: 7547443Abstract: Topical ointment for preventing and treating diaper rash are disclosed. The topical ointments comprise an emollient, a structurant, a rheology enhancer, and other optional components. In one preferred embodiment, the topical ointment comprises a particulate material such as zinc oxide as an optional component.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Stephen Baldwin, Bozena Nogaj
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Patent number: 7485373Abstract: Tissue products, such as bath tissue and facial tissue, comprising an improved lubricating formulation are disclosed. The lubricating formulation is applied to at least one surface of the tissue product and is stable at elevated temperatures, remains on or near the surface of the tissue product prior to use, and readily transfer the user=s skin upon use. The lubricating formulations described herein have a melt point viscosity of from about 5000 cPs to about 1,000,000 cps, and a process temperature viscosity of from about 50 cPs to about 50,000 cPs. The lubricating formulations comprise an emollient, a structurant, a rheology enhancer, and other optional components.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Stephen Baldwin, Bozena Nogaj
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Publication number: 20080272332Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Wael R. Joseph, David Charles Musil, Michael Allen Daley, John David Amundson, Brian Patrick Argo, Duane G. Krzysik, David J. Drath, John Michael Finney, Hal Arthur LaFleur, William A. Hendrickson
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Patent number: 7442439Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Wael R. Joseph, David Charles Musil, Michael Allen Daley, John David Amundson, Brian Patrick Argo, Duane G. Krzysik, David J. Drath, John Michael Finney, Hal Arthur LaFleur, III, William A. Hendrickson
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Patent number: 7332179Abstract: The present invention discloses tissue products comprising a cleansing composition. The cleansing composition removes soil and contaminants from the skin's surface and comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a water soluble neutral oligosaccharide. In one embodiment, the cleansing composition comprises polymethylmethacrylate and a water soluble starch.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Annastacia Kistler, David M. Koenig, Duane G. Krzysik, Corey Cunningham
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Patent number: 7285520Abstract: Cleansing wipes comprising a film forming polymeric material and a cleansing agent stored in dry form are disclosed. The cleansing wipes are water disintegratable such that upon contact with water, the cleansing wipes release the cleansing agent and begin to dissolve/disperse into the water. Full dissolution/dispersion of the cleansing wipes occurs in about 60 seconds or less after contact with water to allow for a sufficient time for cleansing of the hands or other skin area.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2003Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Stephen Baldwin, Bernard J. Minerath, III, Beth A. Lange, David J. Tyrrell
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Patent number: 7268104Abstract: Novel liquid cleansing products are disclosed. The cleansing products are comprised of a first colored structured liquid and a second colored structured liquid that when dispensed from a suitable dispenser, mix together to form a new colored cleansing product prior to, and during, use.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Julie M. Utschig, Douglas Bryan Cole
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Publication number: 20070148198Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Wael R. Joseph, David Charles Musil, Michael Allen Daley, John David Amundson, Brian Patrick Argo, Duane G. Krzysik, David J. Drath, Christopher J. Rueb, John Michael Finney, Hal Arthur LaFleur, William A. Hendrickson
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Patent number: 7115273Abstract: A soothing anti-viral lotion composition and a lotioned tissue product having a surface with the lotion composition applied thereto, and methods for making and using the same. The lotion composition includes an anti-viral organic acid and a topical delivery system. The topical delivery system includes one or more polyesters which allow incorporation of the organic acids into the lotion formulation, controls their delivery, and maintains them in the stratum corneum. The lotion composition may optionally contain a surfactant, an irritation inhibiting agent, and other additives.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Shanklin, Duane G. Krzysik, Cynthia W. Henderson