Patents by Inventor Gregory Szewczyk

Gregory Szewczyk 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: 20130236400
    Abstract: This invention relates to a dual phase mouthwash comprising a hydrophilic phase, a hydrophobic phase, and a hydrotrope, wherein the hydrophilic phase comprises an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and combinations thereof, as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Catherine Lewus, Gregory Szewczyk, Sarita Mello, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Jason Nesta, Rensl Dillon, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Christine Cuiule
  • Publication number: 20130230469
    Abstract: This invention relates to a mouthwash comprising an aqueous solution of an effective amount of an orally acceptable, soluble zinc salt together with an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone (MIT), benzyl alcohol, glycerol monocaprylate, and combinations thereof; as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Catherine Lewus, Gregory Szewczyk, Sarita Mello, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Jason Nesta, Rensl Dillon, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Christine Cuiule
  • Publication number: 20130224126
    Abstract: This invention relates to a mouthwash comprising an aqueous solution of an effective amount of a basic amino acid, in free or salt form together with an effective amount of a preservative selected from methylisothiazolinone (MIT), benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, and combinations thereof; as well as to methods of using and of making such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Catherine Lewus, Gregory Szewczyk, Sarita Mello, Kimdra Smith-Webster, Jason Nesta, Rensl Dillon, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Christine Cuiule
  • Publication number: 20130195772
    Abstract: Oral care compositions and methods are described in which the composition includes a chalcone color change component, which may be phenyl-3-methoxy-4-hydroxystyryl ketone. The color change component is induced to change colors by addition of saliva and/or by a change in pH of the composition. The composition and methods provide benefits including providing visual cues to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Lyndsay Schaeffer-Korbylo, Gregory Szewczyk, Laurence Du-Thumm
  • Patent number: 8309504
    Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David Frank Suriano, Julie Burke
  • Patent number: 8263061
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of alkyl quaternium silicone compounds having both alkyl groups and fatty quaternary nitrogen groups attached in one molecule, and the intermediates formed during the production thereof, that are suitable for use in personal care and other applications. These compounds by virtue of their unique structure provide outstanding micro-emulsions and provide outstanding hair conditioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignees: Colgate-Palmolive Company, Siltech Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Zhi Lu, Marian N. Holerca, Mark Riddle, Gregory Szewczyk, Rick Vrckovnik
  • Patent number: 8247362
    Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David Frank Suriano, Julie Burke
  • Publication number: 20120128599
    Abstract: Disclosed are oral care compositions and the use of such oral care compositions for treating conditions caused by biofilm formation. Also disclosed are methods for inhibiting biofilm formation and/or degrading biofilm. The oral care composition includes a sesquiterpenoid and an antimicrobial agent, in which the sesquiterpenoid and the antimicrobial agent are present in an amount effective to inhibit and/or degrade a biofilm in the oral cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Lyndsay Schaeffer-Korbylo, Andre Michelle Morgan, Davide Miksa, Laurence Du-Thumm, Michael Prencipe, Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Gregory Szewczyk
  • Patent number: 8030268
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning composition that contains at least two surfactants selected from a cationic surfactant, a nonionic surfactants, a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate salt, a sulfated alcohol ethoxylate, an amine oxide, and an amphoteric surfactant; and a fragrance compound. The cleaning composition has composition has a Cup test value of at least about 70% of the standard reference formula and a QFR value of at least about 20%. Also disclosed are related methods of fragrance delivery including application and use of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Joan E. Gambogi, Daniel W. Smith, Gregory Szewczyk, Cynthia Murphy, Sharon Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20110230385
    Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David Frank Suriano, Julie Burke
  • Patent number: 8022028
    Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Caryn R. Westphal, Karen Wisniewski, Cynthia McCullar Murphy, David Frank Suriano
  • Publication number: 20110092407
    Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David F. Suriano
  • Publication number: 20110027206
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of alkyl quaternium silicone compounds having both alkyl groups and fatty quaternary nitrogen groups attached in one molecule, and the intermediates formed during the production thereof, that are suitable for use in personal care and other applications. These compounds by virtue of their unique structure provide outstanding micro-emulsions and provide outstanding hair conditioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Anthony J. O'Lenick, JR., Zhi Lu, Marian N. Holerca, Mark Riddle, Gregory Szewczyk, Rick Vrckovnik
  • Publication number: 20100323946
    Abstract: This invention encompasses a light duty liquid detergent composition that includes a C14-C15 alcohol and alcohol ethoxylate sulfate surfactant blend as an efficient and effective foaming agent. The surfactant-based product may be a hand dishwashing liquid, a liquid skin cleanser or any type of cleaning or cleansing product based on surfactants. Specifically, the invention relates to a light duty liquid detergent composition with desirable cleansing properties and foaming capability including an anionic sulfonate surfactant, an amine oxide, a C14-C15 alcohol, and a C14-C15 alcohol ethoxylate sulfate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas Connors, Gary Jakubicki, Gregory Szewczyk, Petra Archibald, Philip Anthony Gorlin
  • Patent number: 7718595
    Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David Frank Suriano, Caryn R. Westphal, Karen Wisniewski, Julie Burke
  • Publication number: 20090312226
    Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Caryn R. Westphal, Karen Wisniewski, James Exarchakis, David Nuber
  • Publication number: 20090312227
    Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
    Inventors: Cynthia McCullar Murphy, Gregory Szewczyk, David Suriano, Julie Burke
  • Publication number: 20090312225
    Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Caryn R. Westphal, Karen Wisniewski
  • Patent number: 7115550
    Abstract: A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising two C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, two anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Gregory Szewczyk
  • Publication number: 20060189503
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning composition that contains at least two surfactants selected from a cationic surfactant, a nonionic surfactants, a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate salt, a sulfated alcohol ethoxylate, an amine oxide, and an amphoteric surfactant; and a fragrance compound. The cleaning composition has composition has a Cup test value of at least about 70% of the standard reference formula and a QFR value of at least about 20%. Also disclosed are related methods of fragrance delivery including application and use of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Joan Gambogi, Daniel Smith, Gregory Szewczyk, Cynthia Murphy, Sharon Kennedy