Patents by Inventor Jeanne Marie Weller

Jeanne Marie Weller 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: 8015629
    Abstract: A device useful for the delivery of a treatment composition, and a fragrancing effect to a sanitary appliance, especially a toilet bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Lamson Nguyen, Jeanne Marie Weller
  • Publication number: 20100212074
    Abstract: An article or a device comprising a delivery means which includes a non-liquid lavatory treatment material which includes a first air treatment constituent in its composition, and wherein the device also includes an air treatment means particularly where the air treatment means is used to treat the ambient environment in the near vicinity, or in the in the proximity of the lavatory appliance with which the article or device is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Diane Joyce Burt, Jeanne Marie Weller
  • Publication number: 20080279787
    Abstract: Disinfecting compositions based on one or more poorly aqueous soluble quaternary ammonium compounds which exhibit reduced corrosion tendencies, one or more nonionic surfactants, optionally one or more further constituents particularly those which enhance the appearance of the compositions, wherein the compositions are largely aqueous in nature and includes little or no organic solvents. The compositions may be formulated as aerosol compositions, or may be provided as non-pressurized liquid compositions. The disinfecting compositions provide excellent efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis and Escherichia coli.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER, INC.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Alan James Thomas, Jeanne Marie Weller
  • Publication number: 20080227682
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an acidic hard surface treatment composition which provides a cleaning benefit comprising: an acidic constituent which comprises water soluble organic acid; at least one anionic surfactant constituent; at least one nonionic surfactant constituent; at least one organic solvent constituent; at least one inorganic chloride salt; optionally one or more further constituents and the balance, water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER INC.
    Inventors: James Chi-Cheng Feng, Dilip Shanker Mathur, Jeanne Marie Weller
  • Patent number: 6667289
    Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring low residue deposition, sanitization and/or disinfecting of treated hard surfaces, and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include the following ingredients: (a) a quaternary ammonium surfactant compound having germicidal properties; (b) a surfactant system which includes at least one amine oxide surfactant and at least one further surfactant selected from carboxylates and N-acyl amino acid surfactants; (c) a solvent system containing an alkylene glycol ether solvent further with a C1-C6 alcohol; (d) an alkalizing agent; and (e) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Allen Harrison, Jeanne Marie Weller, Ann Marie Lynch
  • Publication number: 20020119902
    Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring disinfecting, low residue deposits and good cleaning characteristics are provided, which are particularly useful for cleaning glass and polished hard surfaces. The compositions include (a) at least one anionic a linear C6-C18 alkyl sulfate surfactant; (b) at least one surfactant based on a glycoside; (c) a solvent system containing an alkylene glycol ether solvent, further with a C1-C6 alcohol; and (d) water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Allen Harrison, Jeanne Marie Weller, Ann Marie Lynch
  • Publication number: 20020103098
    Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring low residue deposition, sanitization and/or disinfecting of treated hard surfaces, and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include the following ingredients: (a) a quaternary ammonium surfactant compound having germicidal properties; (b) a surfactant system which includes at least one amine oxide surfactant and at least one further surfactant selected from carboxylates and N-acyl amino acid surfactants; (c) a solvent system containing an alkylene glycol ether solvent further with a C1-C6 alcohol; (d) an alkalizing agent; and (e) water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Allen Harrison, Jeanne Marie Weller, Ann Marie Lynch
  • Patent number: 6159924
    Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring disinfecting, low residue deposit and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include one or more quaternary amine compounds as disinfecting active agents, an organic solvent system, one or more amine oxides, one or more nonionic alkylpolyglycosides, water and optionally further conventional additives including pH buffers, dyes, fragrances and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Jeanne Marie Weller, Kenneth A. Harrison, Ann Marie Lynch
  • Patent number: 6090771
    Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring disinfecting, low residue deposit and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include one or more quaternary amine compounds as disinfecting active agents, an organic solvent system which includes glycol mono-n-butyl ether or a binary system including a glycol ether with a linear primary alcohol, and either one or more betaines, or one or more amine oxides as a surfactant constituent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Diane Joyce Burt, Kenneth A. Harrison, Ann Marie Lynch, Jeanne Marie Weller
  • Patent number: 6024767
    Abstract: A dryer dry cleaning and freshening system is provided with a containment bag, a dispenser means impregnated with liquid cleaning composition, and a absorber capable of absorbing loose particles and excess cleaning composition A process for cleaning a garment is also provided. The system and process may be used in a home clothes dryer for dry cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Inc.
    Inventors: Josephine Telesca, Jeanne Marie Weller, Frank Anthony Lucia, III, Tracy Ann Ryan, Robert Henry Buckenmayer, Walter Ronald Paul, Ashwinkumar C. Gandhi
  • Patent number: 5908473
    Abstract: Spot pretreatment compositions useful as stain cleaning compositions useful prior to a subsequent cleaning operation, including laundering or dry-cleaning. The spot cleaning compositions feature a major proportion of water, and minor amounts of nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, and organic solvents selected from alcohols and glycol ethers. The spot pretreatment compositions exhibit excellent stain dissolution characteristics. Processes for producing the spot cleaning compositions, and methods for their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: Reckitt & Colman
    Inventors: Jeanne Marie Weller, Frank Anthony Lucia, III, Stanislaw Kepka, Ashwinkumar C. Gandhi
  • Patent number: 5876462
    Abstract: A dryer dry cleaning and freshening system is provided with a containment bag, a dispenser means formed of an absorbent polymeric material usually impregnated with liquid cleaning composition, and optionally means for absorbing loose particles and excess cleaning composition. A process for cleaning a garment is also provided. The system and process may be used in a home clothes dryer for dry cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Inc.
    Inventors: Jeanne Marie Weller, Elizabeth C. Mason, Robert William Bogart, Frank Anthony Lucia, III, Tracy Ann Ryan
  • Patent number: D502530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Diane W. Neiman, Lamson Nguyen, Jeanne Marie Weller
  • Patent number: D507628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Anthony McLellan, Lamson Nguyen, Jeanne Marie Weller
  • Patent number: D514661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Inventors: Jeanne Marie Weller, Lamson Nguyen
  • Patent number: D555757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Lamson Nguyen, Tri Nguyen, Jeanne Marie Weller, Steven Wu, Diane Neiman
  • Patent number: D556854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Lamson Nguyen, Tri Nguyen, Jeanne Marie Weller, Steven Wu
  • Patent number: D568960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Lamson Nguyen, Tri Nguyen, Jeanne Marie Weller, Steven Wu
  • Patent number: D574922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Lamson Nguyen, Tri Nguyen, Jeanne Marie Weller, Steven Wu, Diane Neiman
  • Patent number: D583902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Lamson Nguyen, Tri Nguyen, Jeanne Marie Weller, Steven Wu, Diane Neiman