Patents by Inventor Kathy Dillon

Kathy Dillon 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).

  • Liquid automatic dishwashing detergent
    Patent number: 6835703
    Abstract: The invention provides liquid automatic dishwashing detergents (LADDs) that contain a detergent enzyme and have a pH value less than 7.0. Such LADDs can lack phosphate builders, chlorine bleaches, and alkali, each of which is undesirable from the perspective of human and environmental safety. In addition, the invention provides methods for cleaning tableware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.
    Inventors: Suk H. Cho, Kathy Dillon, James L. Kurtz
  • Hair care compositions and protection from ultraviolet radiation
    Patent number: 6620410
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials for improving or maintaining hair care. Such hair care compositions can contain a grape skin extract, a benzophenone, and/or an aryl benzotriazole. In addition, the hair care methods and materials can provide protection against sun exposure (e.g., exposure to ultraviolet radiation) and repeated chemical treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.
    Inventors: Suk H. Cho, Kathy Dillon, Becky Zehntner
  • Tea tree oil emulsion formulations
    Patent number: 6464989
    Abstract: The invention provides a tea tree oil emulsion comprising tea tree oil at a concentration of greater than about 20% on a weight by weight basis, an emulsifier, and a wherein the emulsion remains stable when packaged in a flexible tube. A method for producing the tea tree oil emulsion and an article of manufacture containing the tea tree oil emulsion is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Melaleuca Incorporated
    Inventors: Kathy Dillon, Kevin Korth, Becky Zehntner, David Montgomery
  • TEA TREE OIL EMULSION FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20020001601
    Abstract: The invention provides a tea tree oil emulsion comprising tea tree oil at a concentration of greater than about 20% on a weight by weight basis, an emulsifier, and a wherein the emulsion remains stable when packaged in a flexible tube. A method for producing the tea tree oil emulsion and an article of manufacture containing the tea tree oil emulsion is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: KATHY DILLON, KEVIN KORTH, BECKY ZEHNTNER, DAVID MONTGOMERY