Patents by Inventor Jane Hughes
Jane Hughes 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).
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Patent number: 10870817Abstract: A first aspect relates to a particle including: (a) at least one bleaching agent including an organic peroxyacid; (b) at least one component selected from: (i) saccharides and polysaccharides, and derivatives thereof; (ii) inorganic fillers selected from the group consisting of talcs, micas, zeolites, silicates, metal oxides and clays; and (iii) linear, branched and cross-linked polymers and copolymers; (c) at least one pH reducing agent; and (d) at least one chelating agent. Further aspects relate to a process for preparing the particle, a composition or a dough including the particle, and use of the particle in a cleaning composition, a dental care composition, a hair dyeing composition or decolouriser, an antimicrobial composition or a bleach composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: SOCIETA CHIMICA BUSSI S.P.A.Inventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, David Alan Pears, David John Duncalf, Melanie Jane Hughes, Lisa Elizabeth Scullion
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Publication number: 20160348037Abstract: A first aspect relates to a particle including: (a) at least one bleaching agent including an organic peroxyacid; (b) at least one component selected from: (i) saccharides and polysaccharides, and derivatives thereof; (ii) inorganic fillers selected from the group consisting of talcs, micas, zeolites, silicates, metal oxides and clays; and (iii) linear, branched and cross-linked polymers and copolymers; (c) at least one pH reducing agent; and (d) at least one chelating agent. Further aspects relate to a process for preparing the particle, a composition or a dough including the particle, and use of the particle in a cleaning composition, a dental care composition, a hair dyeing composition or decolouriser, an antimicrobial composition or a bleach composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: REVOLYMER (U.K.) LIMITEDInventors: Paul Hugh FINDLAY, David Alan PEARS, David John DUNCALF, Melanie Jane HUGHES, Lisa Elizabeth SCULLION
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Publication number: 20160024441Abstract: A composite including: one or more core units including at least one benefit agent; and a coating on the one or more core units, wherein the coating includes a blend including: at least one wax or wax-like substance; and at least one amphiphilic polymer. Further aspects relate to a process for preparing such composites, and their use in consumer products.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Terence COSGROVE, David John DUNCALF, Paul Hugh FINDLAY, Melanie Jane HUGHES, David Alan PEARS, Magdalena Agnieszka WARUNEK
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Patent number: 9208312Abstract: A system for automated checking of data content includes content checkers (208) to (214) arranged in parallel and connected between an input sub-system (204) and an output sub-system (216). The content checkers (208) to (214) check different data formats. Incoming data from an external computer system (202) is passed by the input sub-system (204) to the checkers (208) to (214), which report check results to both input and output sub-systems (204) and (216). From the four check results, the input sub-system (204) judges the data's acceptability for forwarding to a sensitive computer system (218). Unacceptable data is discarded; acceptable data passes to the output sub-system (216), which also judges the data's acceptability from the four check results.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2010Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: QINETIQ LIMITEDInventors: Simon Robert Wiseman, Katherine Jane Hughes
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Patent number: 9195825Abstract: A data content checker arrangement for protecting communication between a sensitive computer system (102) and an external computer system (104). The arrangement includes a store (108) connected to input and output sub-systems (106) and (114) and to content checkers (110) and (112) arranged in parallel. The input and output sub-systems (106) and (114) are connected to the external computer system (104) and the sensitive computer system (102) respectively. Data received from the external computer system (104) is encrypted by the input sub-system (106) using an encryption key to which the content checkers (110) and (112) have access. The content checkers (110) and (112) can therefore decrypt, read and check the data. If the data passes a content checker's checks, the checker digitally signs and stores it, decrypted, in the store (108); if the checks are not passed, the checker discards the data.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2010Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: QINETIQ LIMITEDInventors: Simon Robert Wiseman, Katherine Jane Hughes
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Publication number: 20140171327Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composite including one or more core units having an ionic strength-responsive hydroxyl-functional vinylic co-polymeric coating, to a process for the preparation of such a composite, to formulations including the same and their use in a variety of industrial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: REVOLYMER (U.K.) LIMITEDInventors: Stephen Armstrong, Terence Cosgrove, John Jeffrey Gerrard, Melanie Jane Hughes, David Alan Pears
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Publication number: 20140171328Abstract: A novel composite including one or more core units, each core unit including a specified active agent and having pH responsive, vinylic copolymer coating, to a process for the preparation of such a composite, to formulations including the same and their use in a variety of industrial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: REVOLYMER (U.K.) LIMITEDInventors: Stephen Armstrong, Terence Cosgrove, John Jeffrey Gerrard, Melanie Jane Hughes, David Alan Pears
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Publication number: 20120302487Abstract: A composite includes: one or more core units comprising a bleach activating agent; and an alkali soluble polymer coating on the surface of said one or more core units.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: REVOLYMER LIMITEDInventors: Stephen Armstrong, Terence Cosgrove, John Jeffrey Gerrard, Melaine Jane Hughes, David Alan Pears
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Publication number: 20120226914Abstract: A system for automated checking of data content includes content checkers (208) to (214) arranged in parallel and connected between an input sub-system (204) and an output sub-system (216). The content checkers (208) to (214) check different data formats. Incoming data from an external computer system (202) is passed by the input sub-system (204) to the checkers (208) to (214), which report check results to both input and output sub-systems (204) and (216). From the four check results, the input sub-system (204) judges the data's acceptability for forwarding to a sensitive computer system (218). Unacceptable data is discarded; acceptable data passes to the output sub-system (216), which also judges the data's acceptability from the four check results.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: QINETIQ LIMITEDInventors: Simon Robert Wiseman, Katherine Jane Hughes
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Publication number: 20120226917Abstract: A data content checker arrangement for protecting communication between a sensitive computer system (102) and an external computer system (104). The arrangement includes a store (108) connected to input and output sub-systems (106) and (114) and to content checkers (110) and (112) arranged in parallel. The input and output sub-systems (106) and (114) are connected to the external computer system (104) and the sensitive computer system (102) respectively. Data received from the external computer system (104) is encrypted by the input sub-system (106) using an encryption key to which the content checkers (110) and (112) have access. The content checkers (110) and (112) can therefore decrypt, read and check the data. If the data passes a content checker's checks, the checker digitally signs and stores it, decrypted, in the store (108); if the checks are not passed, the checker discards the data.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: QINETIQ LIMITEDInventors: Simon Robert Wiseman, Katherine Jane Hughes
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Patent number: 8138137Abstract: A controlled delivery system for active ingredients, like a fragrance, for use in fabric softener products, such as tumble dryer sheets, rinse added liquids, and similar products, is disclosed. The delivery system enhances performance of an active ingredient, such as a fragrance. The controlled delivery system contains polymeric micro-particles highly loaded with the active ingredient. Other active ingredients that can be incorporated into a fabric softener composition using the delivery system include ironing aides, silicone fluids, antiwrinkle agents, antistatic agents, optical brighteners, fabric crisping agents, bleaching agents, germicides, fungicides, flow agents, and surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: AMCOL International CorporationInventors: Stephane Leclerc, Ralph Spindler, Stephen J. Urbanec, Alan McClellan, Melanie Jane Hughes
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Patent number: 8070674Abstract: A sex enhancer is a flexible and deformable fluid-filled enclosure with a smooth exterior surface having a rounded shape. The sex enhancer is heated and inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse. During sexual intercourse, the penis pushes the sex enhancer against the cervix to provide enhanced pleasure to the woman without detracting from the pleasure of the man.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventor: P. Jane Hughes
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Publication number: 20110011800Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a liquid to extract at least one of carbon, sulphur, nitrogen or phosphate from liquids such as waste water. Preferably, the invention is employed to remove nitrogen from waste water. In an alternate for the invention provides a wastewater treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: MURDOCH UNIVERSITYInventors: Ralf Cord-Ruwisch, Leonie Jane Hughes
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Publication number: 20100009894Abstract: A controlled delivery system for active ingredients, like a fragrance, for use in fabric softener products, such as tumble dryer sheets, rinse added liquids, and similar products, is disclosed. The delivery system enhances performance of an active ingredient, such as a fragrance. The controlled delivery system contains polymeric micro-particles highly loaded with the active ingredient. Other active ingredients that can be incorporated into a fabric softener composition using the delivery system include ironing aides, silicone fluids, antiwrinkle agents, antistatic agents, optical brighteners, fabric crisping agents, bleaching agents, germicides, fungicides, flow agents, and surfactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2006Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: AMCOL International CorporationInventors: Stephane Leclerc, Ralph Spindler, Stephen J. Urbanec, Alan McCellan, Melanie Jane Hughes
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Publication number: 20020042772Abstract: A system and method for third-party reconciliation of employment benefits is disclosed comprising a job matching service adapted to match candidate employee loan holders with employers where the employer pays a fee to at least partially offset the loan obligation of an employee upon commencement of employment. The present invention issues a funding request to the employer for subsequent reconciliation of payment to the servicer of the employee's loan to pay down the outstanding principal balance thereof as a benefit of employment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2001Publication date: April 11, 2002Inventors: Jason M. Rudman, Janet Cataldo-Gebert, Patricia O. Alexander, Fabrizio Balestri, Jane Hughes