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).

  • Patent number: 10870817
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: SOCIETA CHIMICA BUSSI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, David Alan Pears, David John Duncalf, Melanie Jane Hughes, Lisa Elizabeth Scullion
  • Publication number: 20160348037
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: REVOLYMER (U.K.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Hugh FINDLAY, David Alan PEARS, David John DUNCALF, Melanie Jane HUGHES, Lisa Elizabeth SCULLION
  • Publication number: 20160024441
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Terence COSGROVE, David John DUNCALF, Paul Hugh FINDLAY, Melanie Jane HUGHES, David Alan PEARS, Magdalena Agnieszka WARUNEK
  • Patent number: 9208312
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Simon Robert Wiseman, Katherine Jane Hughes
  • Patent number: 9195825
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Simon Robert Wiseman, Katherine Jane Hughes
  • Publication number: 20140171327
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: REVOLYMER (U.K.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Armstrong, Terence Cosgrove, John Jeffrey Gerrard, Melanie Jane Hughes, David Alan Pears
  • Publication number: 20140171328
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: REVOLYMER (U.K.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Armstrong, Terence Cosgrove, John Jeffrey Gerrard, Melanie Jane Hughes, David Alan Pears
  • Publication number: 20120302487
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: REVOLYMER LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Armstrong, Terence Cosgrove, John Jeffrey Gerrard, Melaine Jane Hughes, David Alan Pears
  • Publication number: 20120226914
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Simon Robert Wiseman, Katherine Jane Hughes
  • Publication number: 20120226917
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Simon Robert Wiseman, Katherine Jane Hughes
  • Patent number: 8138137
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: AMCOL International Corporation
    Inventors: Stephane Leclerc, Ralph Spindler, Stephen J. Urbanec, Alan McClellan, Melanie Jane Hughes
  • Patent number: 8070674
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: P. Jane Hughes
  • Publication number: 20110011800
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: MURDOCH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ralf Cord-Ruwisch, Leonie Jane Hughes
  • Publication number: 20100009894
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: AMCOL International Corporation
    Inventors: Stephane Leclerc, Ralph Spindler, Stephen J. Urbanec, Alan McCellan, Melanie Jane Hughes
  • Publication number: 20020042772
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Jason M. Rudman, Janet Cataldo-Gebert, Patricia O. Alexander, Fabrizio Balestri, Jane Hughes