Patents by Inventor Lawrence Flora
Lawrence Flora 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: 7607192Abstract: The present invention relates a cleaning implement for cleaning hard surfaces, comprising a handle connected to a mop head which is at least partially deformable, the mop head having a leading edge connected to a trailing edge, wherein the mop head comprises a first cavity, said first cavity extending from the leading edge towards the trailing edge, said first cavity forming an opening only adjacent the leading edge when said mop head is in contact with a hard surface to be cleaned, said opening having a width of between about 50% and about 100% of the entire length of the leading edge. The present invention further relates to a cleaning system for cleaning hard surfaces, comprising the cleaning implement, and a cleaning sheet removably attached to the mop head of said cleaning implement. The present invention further relates to a method of cleaning a hard surface comprising the step of wiping the surface with the cleaning system.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2005Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeffery Lawrence Flora, Douglas Michael McGahan
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Patent number: 7470656Abstract: The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard surfaces and/or maintaining their appearance and hygiene easier and more effective.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan Edward Sherry, Nicola John Policicchio, Cynthia Elaine Cella, Jeffrey Lawrence Flora, Toan Trinh, Joseph Paul Morelli
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Patent number: 7030046Abstract: Multi-layer substrates for a premoistened wipe capable of controlled fluid release comprise a reservoir layer and a surface contact layer, wherein the reservoir and surface contact layers have certain blends of hydrophilic and hydrophobic fibers, as well as certain basis weights. Premoistened wipes for treating and/or cleaning a surface comprise the multi-layer substrate and a liquid composition impregnated into the multi-layer substrate, wherein the liquid composition comprises a surfactant system and/or a solvent system. Methods of treating and/or cleaning a surface comprise the step of contacting the surface with a premoistened wipe of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2001Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Arthur Wong, Jeffrey Lawrence Flora
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Patent number: 6936580Abstract: The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard surfaces and/or maintaining their appearance and hygiene easier and more effective.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan Edward Sherry, Nicola John Policicchio, Cynthia Elaine Cella, Jeffrey Lawrence Flora, Toan Trinh, Joseph Paul Morelli
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Publication number: 20040127378Abstract: The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard surfaces and/or maintaining their appearance and hygiene easier and more effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Alan Edward Sherry, Nicola John Policicchio, Cynthia Elaine Cella, Jeffrey Lawrence Flora, Toan Trinh, Joseph Paul Morelli
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Publication number: 20040121686Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonwoven substrate suitable for use as a cleaning sheet having density of no more than 0.15 g/cm3 and comprising at least one fibrous web, said substrate comprising at least one first region and at least one second region wherein said second region comprises protruding elements and is capable of greater geometric deformation than said first region. The present invention also relates to the use of said substrates as cleaning sheets, a process of cleaning soiled surfaces with said substrates and a method of making said substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Arthur Wong, Jeffery Lawrence Flora, John Brian Strube, Ali Abdelaziz Alwattari, Rajeev Chhabra
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Patent number: 6716805Abstract: The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard surfaces and/or maintaining their appearance and hygiene easier and more effective.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2000Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan Edward Sherry, Nicola John Policicchio, Cynthia Elaine Cella, Jeffrey Lawrence Flora, Toan Trinh, Joseph Paul Morelli
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Patent number: 6479446Abstract: Compositions described herein are aqueous detergent compositions, preferably hard surface cleaning compositions, which contain a flexible lamellar sheet phase dispersed in the aqueous phase. The compositions are viscous, provide excellent soap scum and hard water properties and are easy to rinse. Such compositions are formulated by using an alkylaryl detergent composition in combination with an alcohol and/or cationic surfactant, together with a hydrotropic solvent, in an acidic system further optionally comprising a peroxide.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan Edward Sherry, Jeffrey Lawrence Flora, Jason Michael Knight, Zuchen Lin
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Publication number: 20020155772Abstract: Multi-layer substrates for a premoistened wipe capable of controlled fluid release comprise a reservoir layer and a surface contact layer, wherein the reservoir and surface contact layers have certain blends of hydrophilic and hydrophobic fibers, as well as certain basis weights. Premoistened wipes for treating and/or cleaning a surface comprise the multi-layer substrate and a liquid composition impregnated into the multi-layer substrate, wherein the liquid composition comprises a surfactant system and/or a solvent system. Methods of treating and/or cleaning a surface comprise the step of contacting the surface with a premoistened wipe of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2001Publication date: October 24, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Arthur Wong, Jeffrey Lawrence Flora
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Patent number: 5962388Abstract: Compositions described herein are aqueous detergent compositions, preferably hard surface cleaning compositions, which contain alkyl aryl sulfonate surfactant, selected hydrophobic cleaning solvent, polycarboxylic acid, and aqueous solvent system in solution and/or a micellar phase, the pH being from about 2 to about 4. The have excellent soap scum removal and hard water deposit removal properties and are easy to rinse. Such compositions optionally contain additional anionic sulfate surfactant, cationic surfactant, peroxide and/or hydrophilic polymer for additional benefits.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1999Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan Edward Sherry, Jeffrey Lawrence Flora, Jason Michael Knight
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Patent number: 4822609Abstract: A method for treating or preventing osteoporosis is disclosed. Bone cells are synchronized during a bone cell activating period; bone resorption, which normally follows activation, is inhibited using a polyphosphonate; bone formation is allowed to occur in the rest period during which nutrient supplements may be administered to the patient. The method shortens the natural cycle time of bone formation/resorption, resulting in a faster bone build-up.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1986Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Lawrence Flora
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Patent number: 4812304Abstract: A method for treating or preventing osteoporosis is disclosed. Bone cells are synchronized during a bone cell activating period; bone resorption, which normally follows activation, is inhibited using a polyphosphonate; bone formation is allowed to occur in the rest period during which nutrient supplements may be administered to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1986Date of Patent: March 14, 1989Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Colin Anderson, Lawrence Flora
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Patent number: 4761406Abstract: A method for treating or preventing osteoporosis utilizing a cyclic regimen comprising alternating for two or more cycles the administration of a bone resorption inhibiting polyphosphonate and a no treatment (rest) period. Further disclosed is a kit for use in implementing this method of treatment.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1985Date of Patent: August 2, 1988Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lawrence Flora, Benjamin F. Floyd
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Patent number: 4282214Abstract: The anti-inflammatory activity of fenoprofen, ketoprofen, MK-830 and other phenylacetic acid-based anti-inflammatory drugs is enhanced by administration thereof in conjunction with a phosphonate compound such as EHDP or Cl.sub.2 MDP.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1979Date of Patent: August 4, 1981Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lawrence Flora, Marion D. Francis
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Patent number: 4275059Abstract: The anti-inflammatory activity of aspirin and other salicylate-based, anti-inflammatory drugs is enhanced by administration thereof in conjunction with a phosphonate compound such as EHDP or Cl.sub.2 MDP.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1978Date of Patent: June 23, 1981Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lawrence Flora, Marion D. Francis
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Patent number: 4269828Abstract: The anti-inflammatory activity of indomethacin, indoxole, and other indole-based drugs is enhanced by administration thereof in conjunction with a phosphonate compound such as EHDP or Cl.sub.2 MDP.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1978Date of Patent: May 26, 1981Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lawrence Flora, Marion D. Francis
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Patent number: 4264582Abstract: The anti-inflammatory activity of ibuprofen, ibufenac and other p-(isobutylphenyl)acetic acid-based anti-inflammatory drugs is enhanced by adminstration thereof in conjuction with a phosphonate compound such as EHDP or Cl.sub.2 MDP.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1979Date of Patent: April 28, 1981Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lawrence Flora, Marion D. Francis
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Patent number: 4216212Abstract: The anti-inflammatory activity of phenylbutazone, oxyphenbutazone, and other pyrazolidine-based anti-inflammatory drugs is enhanced by administration thereof in conjunction with a phosphonate compound such as EHDP or Cl.sub.2 MDP.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1978Date of Patent: August 5, 1980Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lawrence Flora, Marion D. Francis