Patents by Inventor Edward Dewey Smith

Edward Dewey Smith 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: 20180110704
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hair care composition comprising: from about 5 weight % to about 45 weight % total surfactant; from about 5 weight % to about 35 weight % anionic surfactant; from about 1 to about 20% by weight of a water miscible solvent; greater than about 3 weight % HFO; wherein the ratio of HFO to water miscible solvent is lower than about 3, and wherein the foam density of the foam after dispensing is from about 0.03 to about 0.35 g/mL. The invention also relates to dispensing the composition from an aerosol container, wherein the foam density of the foam after dispensing is from about 0.03 to about 0.35 g/mL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Jean Jianqun Zhao, Ioannis Constantine Constantinides, Karl Shiqing Wei, Peter Herbert Koenig, Howard David Hutton, III, Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., Xiaoru Jenny Wang, Douglas Charles Cook, Rootvij Dinesh Patel, Sarah Elizabeth Mullen, Jazmin Veronica Torres Rivera, Brian Xiaoqing Song, Edward Dewey Smith, III
  • Publication number: 20180110707
    Abstract: The invention relates stable, low viscosity hair care compositions having high surfactant content comprising linear sulfates (with alkyl tail of C12 and above) and branched sulfates (with alkyl tail of C12 and above), a water-miscible solvent such as dipropylene glycol or glycerin. Suitable compositions have a ratio of (Linear anionic surfactant/Branched anionic surfactant)/Miscible solvent from about 0.2 to about 5 and a viscosity of less than about 500 cP at 26.5° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Jean Jianqun Zhao, Ioannis Constantine Constantinides, Karl Shiqing Wei, Peter Herbert Koenig, Howard David Hutton, III, Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., Xiaoru Jenny Wang, Brian Xiaoqing Song, Edward Dewey Smith, III
  • Publication number: 20180110697
    Abstract: A skin cleansing composition includes surfactant, glycerin, perfume, and water, where at least a portion of the composition is in a lamellar phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventor: Edward Dewey SMITH, III
  • Publication number: 20180110709
    Abstract: Rinse-off cleansing compositions can include surfactant, perfume, solvent, thickener, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Kelsey Marie SMYTH, Edward Dewey SMITH, III
  • Publication number: 20180110710
    Abstract: The invention relates stable compact low viscosity hair care compositions comprising: from about 20 weight % to about 45 weight % total surfactant; from about 2 weight % to about 25 weight % branched anionic surfactant with a tail having an alkyl chain with 12 to 18 carbon atoms; from about 5% weight % to about 30 weight % linear anionic surfactant with a tail having an alkyl chain with 12 to 18 carbon atom; from about 0.1 weight % to about 8 weight % of a viscosity reducing agent; from about 40 weight % to about 80 weight % of water; wherein the concentrated shampoo has Ratio of Linear anionic surfactant to Branched anionic surfactant of about 0.3 to about 5, wherein the concentrated shampoo has a viscosity of less than 3000 cP at 26.5° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Jean Jianqun Zhao, Ioannis Constantine Constantinides, Karl Shiqing Wei, Peter Herbert Koenig, Howard David Hutton, III, Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., Xiaoru Jenny Wang, Edward Dewey Smith, III
  • Patent number: 9907738
    Abstract: A compliant personal care composition can include a granular personal care composition, including i) from about 20% to about 80%, by weight of the composition, of a surfactant; and ii) from about 3% to about 40%, by weight of the composition, a water insoluble hygroscopic fiber, fine, or filament; wherein the composition is granular before a first simulated use and has a compliance value of about 0.01 kg/mm to about 1.5 kg/mm after 2 simulated uses. The composition may also be at least partially surrounded by a substrate and in the form of an article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Shawn David McConaughy, Edward Dewey Smith, III, Dale Gary Kavalew
  • Publication number: 20170333315
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising: at least a first phase and a second phase wherein said first phase comprises a) an aqueous structured surfactant phase comprising STnS where n is between about 0 and about 2.5; b); c) a structuring system comprising i. optionally, a non-ionic emulsifier; ii. optionally, from about 0.05% to about 5%, by weight of said personal care composition, of an associative polymer; iii. an electrolyte; and said second phase comprises a) a benefit phase comprising from 1% to about 50%, by weight of said personal care composition, of a hydrophobic benefit agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Karl Shiqing WEI, Edward Dewey SMITH, III, Shawn Lynn MANSFIELD, Peter Herbert KOENIG, Wei JI, Yogesh SURADKAR, Deepa BAGCHI, Sujatha LOGOU, Stevan David JONES
  • Patent number: 9763547
    Abstract: A personal care article is disclosed having a compliant personal care product and a first water penetrable substrate adjacent to the compliant personal care product. The compliant personal care product includes two or more compliant personal care compositions, such that each of the compliant personal care compositions defines one or more zones and each compliant personal care composition physically contacts at least one of the other compliant personal care compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Edward Dewey Smith, III, Shawn David McConaughy
  • Patent number: 9750674
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising: at least a first phase and a second phase wherein said first phase comprises a) an aqueous structured surfactant phase comprising STnS where n is between about 0 and about 2.5; b) ; c) a structuring system comprising i. optionally, a non-ionic emulsifier; ii. optionally, from about 0.05% to about 5%, by weight of said personal care composition, of an associative polymer; iii. an electrolyte; and said second phase comprises a) a benefit phase comprising from 1% to about 50%, by weight of said personal care composition, of a hydrophobic benefit agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Karl Shiqing Wei, Edward Dewey Smith, III, Shawn Lynn Mansfield, Peter Herbert Koenig, Wei Ji, Yogesh Suradkar, Deepa Bagchi, Sujatha Logou, Stevan David Jones
  • Publication number: 20170151132
    Abstract: A personal care article can include a composition and a substrate. The article can be compliant to a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Edward Dewey SMITH, III, Shawn David McCONAUGHY
  • Patent number: 9655831
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bar soap composition that contains zinc pyrithione (ZPT) and a metal-pyridine oxide complex, preferably a zinc-pyridine oxide complex. The bar soap may be characterized by enhanced discoloration resistance, extended shelf life, and/or increased anti-microbial efficacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Chunpeng Jiang, Brian Joseph Limberg, Edward Dewey Smith, III, Juan Wang, Zhe Liu, Enjun Cheng, Casey Patrick Kelly, Jason Edward Cook, Patrick Christopher Stenger
  • Publication number: 20170096625
    Abstract: A compliant personal care article, can include: a personal care composition, including i) a surfactant; and ii) from about 3% to about 40%, by weight of the composition, of a water insoluble hygroscopic fiber, fine, or filament; and a first contact substrate adjacent to the composition, wherein the contact substrate is a multiplanar film, includes a surface aberration, and has a surface aberration area of about 45% to about 98%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Shawn David McCONAUGHY, Edward Dewey SMITH, III
  • Publication number: 20170079484
    Abstract: A personal care article is disclosed having a first personal care composition in a first zone and a second personal care composition in a second zone such that the first and second zones are defined by one or more barriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Edward Dewey SMITH, III, Shawn David McCONAUGHY
  • Patent number: 9592181
    Abstract: A personal care article can include a composition and a substrate. The article can be compliant to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Edward Dewey Smith, III, Shawn David McConaughy
  • Patent number: 9554978
    Abstract: A compliant personal care article, can include: a personal care composition, including i) a surfactant; and ii) from about 3% to about 40%, by weight of the composition, of a water insoluble hygroscopic fiber, fine, or filament; and a first contact substrate adjacent to the composition, wherein the contact substrate is a multiplanar film, includes a surface aberration, and has a surface aberration area of about 45% to about 98%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Shawn David McConaughy, Edward Dewey Smith, III
  • Patent number: 9540602
    Abstract: A personal care article includes a first personal care composition in a first zone and a second personal care composition in a second zone such that the first and second zones are defined by one or more barriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Edward Dewey Smith, III, Shawn David McConaughy
  • Patent number: 9504638
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal cleansing composition with an antimicrobial effect. The personal cleansing composition is in the form of a bar soap and contains zinc pyrithione and a soap surfactant. When dispersed in an aqueous solution at 1 wt %, the personal cleansing composition of the present invention is characterized by a pH value ranging that is higher than about 9.6 and lower than about 10.3. The present invention also relates to a process for forming an antimicrobial bar soap as described hereinabove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Edward Dewey Smith, III, Jason Edward Cook, Chunpeng Jiang, Ian David Henry, Juan Wang, Casey Patrick Kelly, Xiujun Xu, Zhe Liu
  • Publication number: 20160324732
    Abstract: A personal care article is disclosed having a first compliant personal care composition in a first zone and a second compliant personal care composition in a second zone such that the first and second zones are defined by one or more barriers. Methods for increasing lather are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Edward Dewey SMITH, III, Shawn David McCONAUGHY
  • Publication number: 20160310390
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing fragrance longevity of a rinse-off cleansing composition can include combining surfactant, perfume, solvent, and water, to form the composition, wherein the composition is not a ringing gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Edward Dewey SMITH, III, Shawn David McCONAUGHY, Jianjun Justin LI, Marc Adam FLICKINGER
  • Publication number: 20160310392
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing fragrance on skin upon initial application of a rinse-off cleansing composition can include combining surfactant, perfume, solvent, and water, to form the composition, wherein the composition has a total GCMS count higher than that of a control where the solvent is replaced with water when the total GCMS count is measured in accordance with the PSHAM method immediately following the initial application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Edward Dewey SMITH, III, Shawn David McCONAUGHY, Jianjun Justin LI, Marc Adam FLICKINGER