Patents by Inventor John M. Cronan

John M. Cronan 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: 11951199
    Abstract: A personal skincare product that provides cleansing, antiseptic, antibacterial, soothing, moisturizing, protective, and healing benefits to irritated skin and wounds for all ages, particularly for consumers with sensitive and fragile skin like children and the elderly. The personal skincare product comprises a topical antiseptic comprising water, benzalkonium chloride, phenoxyethanol, aloe, liquid coconut, propylene glycol, collagen, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil, cod liver oil, paraffin, sodium, olive oil, cottonseed oil, vitamin E, and a non-ionic copolymer such as Poloxamer 188 or a combination therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventors: Anthony J. Scaglione, John M. Cronan, Juan Cobos
  • Patent number: 7008545
    Abstract: Synergistic mixtures of biocides and their use to control the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems are disclosed. The method of using the synergistic mixtures entails adding an effective amount of a nitrogenous compound activated by an oxidant and at least one non-oxidizing biocide to an aqueous system. The amount of activated nitrogenous compound and non-oxidizing biocide is selected to result in a synergistic biocidal effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Cronan, Jr., Michael J. Mayer
  • Publication number: 20040035803
    Abstract: Synergistic mixtures of biocides and their use to control the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems are disclosed. The method of using the synergistic mixtures entails adding an effective amount of a nitrogenous compound activated by an oxidant and at least one non-oxidizing biocide to an aqueous system. The amount of activated nitrogenous compound and non-oxidizing biocide is selected to result in a synergistic biocidal effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: John M. Cronan, Michael J. Mayer
  • Patent number: 6547971
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the growth of organisms in aqueous systems such as papermaking systems, cooling systems and process waters of various types, comprises adding to the aqueous system a hop acid. Compositions comprising hop acids and papermaking suspensions or slurries, and/or additives, such as paper making additives, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventors: Alexander W. Breen, John M. Cronan, Jr., Phillip S. Davis, Michael J. Mayer, Freddie L. Singleton
  • Publication number: 20030015480
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the growth of organisms in aqueous systems such as papermaking systems, cooling systems and process waters of various types, comprises adding to the aqueous system a hop acid. Compositions comprising hop acids and papermaking suspensions or slurries, and/or additives, such as paper making additives, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Alexander W. Breen, John M. Cronan, Phillip S. Davis, Michael J. Mayer, Freddie L. Singleton
  • Publication number: 20020108730
    Abstract: Use of strobilurins and oudemansins as biocides in aqueous systems is disclosed. Uses include wet-lap preservation, mold proofing, mildew proofing, and other uses where antifungal and/or anti-mildew activity is desired. Aqueous systems treatable with strobilurins and/or oudemansins include pulp and paper systems, oil and gas systems, cooling towers, and heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: John M. Cronan, Jr., Howard A. Cash
  • Patent number: 6428654
    Abstract: Use of strobilurins and oudemansins as biocides in aqueous systems is disclosed. Uses include wet-lap preservation, mold proofing, mildew proofing, and other uses where anti-fungal and/or anti-mildew activity is desired. Aqueous systems treatable with strobilurins and/or oudemansins include pulp and paper systems, oil and gas systems, cooling towers, and heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Cronan, Jr., Howard A. Cash
  • Patent number: 4391347
    Abstract: A safety device for that portion of an elevated platform, including a horizontal guard railing, to which an open access ladder is attached. The safety device comprises an elongated, rigid member adapted to form an extension of the horizontal portion of the guard railing; and means for securely connecting the elongated member to the guard railing on both sides of the ladder access opening to the platform, thereby providing an extension of the horizontal portion of the guard railing which includes the portion of the platform above the platform access opening of the ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: John M. Cronan, Joseph M. Haynes, Darrell D. Jones