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).

  • Patent number: 9180084
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Carole A. Lepilleur, Dennis Malaba, John J. Mullay, Denise W. Rafferty, Duane G. Krzysik, Xin Liu, Eric H. Anderson
  • Patent number: 9062131
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20140127149
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Carole A. Lepilleur, Dennis Malaba, John J. Mullay, Denise W. Rafferty, Duane G. Krzysik, Xin Liu, Eric H. Anderson
  • Patent number: 8623132
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Virginia L. Gibson, William J. Reiman, Timothy J. Roach
  • Publication number: 20130284068
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Virginia L. Gibson, William J. Reiman, Timothy J. Roach
  • Publication number: 20130129639
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20130034505
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 7914891
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 7705194
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 7666824
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Julie M. Utschig
  • Publication number: 20090220616
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Wael R. Joseph, Keisha Clarke, Duane G. Krzysik, Bernard J. Minerath, III
  • Patent number: 7547443
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Stephen Baldwin, Bozena Nogaj
  • Patent number: 7485373
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Stephen Baldwin, Bozena Nogaj
  • Publication number: 20080272332
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 7442439
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 7332179
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Annastacia Kistler, David M. Koenig, Duane G. Krzysik, Corey Cunningham
  • Patent number: 7285520
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Stephen Baldwin, Bernard J. Minerath, III, Beth A. Lange, David J. Tyrrell
  • Patent number: 7268104
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane G. Krzysik, Julie M. Utschig, Douglas Bryan Cole
  • Publication number: 20070148198
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 7115273
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary L. Shanklin, Duane G. Krzysik, Cynthia W. Henderson