Patents by Inventor Germaine Zocchi

Germaine Zocchi 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: 8987184
    Abstract: The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michele Davister, Nathalie Dastbaz, Alain Jacques, Germaine Zocchi
  • Publication number: 20130247936
    Abstract: The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michele Davister, Nathalie Dastbaz, Alain Jacques, Germaine Zocchi
  • Patent number: 8410038
    Abstract: The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michele Davister, Nathalie Dastbaz, Alain Jacques, Germaine Zocchi
  • Patent number: 7977296
    Abstract: A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant, at least one suspending agent, and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Louis Oldenhove, Germaine Zocchi, Daniel Van De Gaer, Guy Broze
  • Publication number: 20110076504
    Abstract: New polyelectrolyte copolymer, composite material, multilayer film and substrate carrying such polyelectrolyte copolymer, composite and multilayer film wherein the polyelectrolyte copolymer comprises a) a first type of identical or different units (A) each comprising one or more dihydroxyphenyl groups such that sidechains are present along the backbone of the polyelectrolyte copolymer which contain at least one dihydroxyphenyl group each; and (b1) a second type of identical or different units (B1) each comprising a cationic moiety, or (b2) a second type of identical or different units (B2) each comprising an anionic moiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Cécile Van De Weerdt, Christophe Detrembleur, Aurelia Charlot, Robert Jerome, Christelle Vreuls, Germaine Zocchi
  • Publication number: 20110061680
    Abstract: The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Michele Davister, Nathalie Dastbaz, Alain Jacques, Germaine Zocchi
  • Publication number: 20100222249
    Abstract: A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant, at least one suspending agent, and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexandrine Tuzi, Louis Oldenhove, Germaine Zocchi, Daniel Van De Gaer, Patricia Pagnoul, Guy Broze
  • Publication number: 20050101511
    Abstract: An antibacterial cleaning composition containing at least one anionic surfactant, polyhexamethylene biguanide and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventor: Germaine Zocchi
  • Publication number: 20050084468
    Abstract: An antibacterial cleaning composition containing at least one surfactant, excluding cationic surfactants, an anionic biopolymer, polyhexamethylene biguanide and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventor: Germaine Zocchi
  • Patent number: 6596681
    Abstract: An antibacterial cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition that provides a lasting antibacterial protection of hard surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marianne Mahieu, Germaine Zocchi, Yasmine Cartiaux
  • Publication number: 20030044379
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibacterial aqueous solution comprising a complex of an anionic surfactant, a polycationic antibacterial agent and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marianne Mahieu, Germaine Zocchi, Yasmine Cartiaux
  • Patent number: 6479044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibacterial aqueous solution comprising a complex of an anionic surfactant, a polycationic antibacterial agent and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marianne Mahieu, Germaine Zocchi, Yasmine Cartiaux
  • Patent number: 6475976
    Abstract: An antibacterial cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition that provides a lasting antibacterial protection of hard surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marianne Mahieu, Germaine Zocchi, Yasmine Cartiaux
  • Patent number: 6465412
    Abstract: An antibacterial cleaning composition containing at least a surfactant, excluding cationic surfactants, a polyethylene oxide polycarboxylic acid copolymer and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Marianne Mahieu, Germaine Zocchi
  • Patent number: 6214781
    Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, at least one sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, an oxyethylene functional organosilane and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Joan Gambogi, Chantal Dalimier, Marc Paye, Germaine Zocchi
  • Patent number: 6127416
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam composition for killing dust mites comprising an acaricidal agent, polymer, ether solvent, perfume, surfactant and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Pierre Fonsny, Germaine Zocchi
  • Patent number: 6087402
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam composition for killing dust mites comprising an acaricidal agent, polymer, ether solvent, perfume, surfactant and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Germaine Zocchi, Pierre Fonsny
  • Patent number: 6080792
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam composition for killing dust mites comprising an acaricidal agent, polymer, ether solvent, perfume, surfactant and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Germaine Zocchi, Pierre Fonsny
  • Patent number: 5990157
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam composition for killing dust mites comprising an acaricidal agent, polymer, ether solvent, perfume, surfactant and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Germaine Zocchi, Pierre Fonsny
  • Patent number: 5985814
    Abstract: An improvement is described in the carpet compositions which is especially effective in killing dust mites, contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated glycerol type compound, a hydrocarbon ingredient, at least one cosurfactant, an acaricidal agent, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Germaine Zocchi, Betty Kong, Myriam Mondin, Marianne Mahieu