Patents by Inventor Gregory A. Freeman

Gregory A. Freeman 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).

  • Cleansing bar with filler and excellent aesthetic properties
    Patent number: 6218347
    Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar of superior lathering, feel and aesthetic characteristics is prepared with a quaternary ammonium surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a waxy binder, a filler and water. The balance of components is maintained so that the mixture can be formed on conventional plodding equipment. Optional elements, such as fragrances, preservatives, colorants, emollients and the like can be added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: The Andrew Jergens Company
    Inventors: Allen H. Rau, Vincent J. Fischer, Gregory A. Freeman, Mary A. Schwartz
  • Method of manufacturing an improved cleansing bar with filler and excellent aesthetic properties
    Patent number: 6074997
    Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar of superior lathering, feel and aesthetic characteristics is prepared with a quaternary ammonium surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a waxy binder, a filler and water. The balance of components is maintained so that the mixture can be formed on conventional plodding equipment. Optional elements, such as fragrances, preservatives, colorants, emollients and the like can be added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: The Andrew Jergens Company
    Inventors: Allen H. Rau, Vincent J. Fischer, Gregory A. Freeman, Mary A. Schwartz
  • Personal cleansing product
    Patent number: 5756438
    Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar is provided which exhibits excellent foaming or lathering characteristics, resistance to cracking on drying, and good textural or "feel" characteristics, which employs a surfactant, filler and waxy binder as essential components. Skin-treatment components, colorants, fragrances and the like may be added as optional components. The bar is produced by a tableting operation that involves melting the waxy binder to obtain excellent wear characteristics and feel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: The Andrew Jergens Company
    Inventors: Allen H. Rau, Gregory A. Freeman, Hope E. Peters, Mary A. Schwartz, Paula J. Thueneman