Patents by Inventor Herbert W. Henkel

Herbert W. Henkel 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: 6087310
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions that are suitable for removing dirt, grease and oils from the hands, or other skin surfaces, without the need for additional water, or other solvent. Additionally, the cleaning compositions of this invention allow for cleaning without the need for subsequent rinsing or subsequent drying, by towel or other means. This invention also relates to methods of cleaning hands, or other skin surfaces, using the cleaning compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Castrol Limited
    Inventor: Herbert W. Henkel
  • Patent number: 5534181
    Abstract: The invention pertains to non-corrosive aqueous hard surface cleaning compositions having improved cleaning performance, said cleaning compositions comprising from about 0.4% to about 5% of an alkali metal salt; from about 0.3% to about 4% of a nonionic fatty acid amide; from about 0.3% to about 4% of an iso-fatty acid; from about 2% to about 7% of a builder; from about 1% to about 15% of a glycol ether; from about 1% to about 15% of a nonionic surfactant; and from about 50% to about 95% water. The invention may have additional ingredients, including colorants and fragrants, which do not obviate the cleaning performance of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Castrol North America Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert W. Henkel, Elisabeth Kaplan, Philip G. Hall
  • Patent number: 4279891
    Abstract: A clear, aqueous, alcoholic after-shave lotion having low alcohol content and therefore having reduced skin sting thereby being more compatible with a more sensitive skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1981
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Herbert W. Henkel, Mary R. Paradiso