Patents by Inventor Linda Evers-Smith

Linda Evers-Smith 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).

  • Publication number: 20180030376
    Abstract: A cleaning article including one or more cleaning agents such that the cleaning article exhibits improved mirror cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Cahit Eylem, Michael ScottP Prodoehl, David Dale McKay, Elizabeth Ann Hackbarth, Robert Joseph McChain, Robin Lynn McKiernan, Linda Evers Smith, Steven Daryl Smith, Seth Edward Lindberg, Matthew Gary McKee
  • Patent number: 9340657
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
  • Publication number: 20150299919
    Abstract: Polymer structures and methods for making such polymer structures are provided. More particularly, polymer structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer are provided. Even more particularly, fibrous structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer, wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a CETM Factor of less than 20 and/or a CETM*L2 Factor of less than 950 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Linda EVERS SMITH, David William CABELL, Larry Neil MACKEY, Gregory Charles GORDON, Paul Dennis TROKHAN, Tedi-Lea Anne DE BRULER
  • Patent number: 9103056
    Abstract: Polymer structures and methods for making such polymer structures are provided. More particularly, polymer structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer are provided. Even more particularly, fibrous structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer, wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a CETM Factor of less than 20 and/or a CETM*L2 Factor of less than 950 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Linda Evers Smith, David William Cabell, Larry Neil Mackey, Gregory Charles Gordon, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Tedi-Lea Anne De Bruler
  • Publication number: 20140331896
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne HEINZMAN, Linda EVERS SMITH, Gregory Charles GORDON, Larry Neil MACKEY, John Gerhard MICHAEL, Mark Ryan RICHARDS
  • Patent number: 8815003
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
  • Publication number: 20140080377
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne HEINZMAN, Linda EVERS SMITH, Gregory Charles GORDON, Larry Neil MACKEY, John Gerhard MICHAEL, Mark Ryan RICHARDS
  • Patent number: 8617303
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
  • Publication number: 20130327468
    Abstract: Polymer structures and methods for making such polymer structures are provided. More particularly, polymer structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer are provided. Even more particularly, fibrous structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer, wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a CETM Factor of less than 20 and/or a CETM*L2 Factor of less than 950 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Linda EVERS SMITH, David William CABELL, Larry Neil MACKEY, Gregory Charles GORDON, Paul Dennis TROKHAN, Tedi-Lea Anne DE BRULER
  • Patent number: 8535466
    Abstract: Polymer structures and methods for making such polymer structures are provided. More particularly, polymer structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer are provided. Even more particularly, fibrous structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer, wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a CETM Factor of less than 20 and/or a CETM*L2 Factor of less than 950 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Linda Evers Smith, David William Cabell, Larry Neil Mackey, Gregory Charles Gordon, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Tedi-Lea Anne DeBruler
  • Patent number: 8357237
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
  • Publication number: 20120114943
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
  • Patent number: 8129449
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gabmle Company
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
  • Patent number: 8088843
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble company
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
  • Publication number: 20110189482
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
  • Publication number: 20110190426
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
  • Patent number: 7960453
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
  • Patent number: 7947766
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards
  • Publication number: 20110039469
    Abstract: Fibrous structures having a plurality of solid additives that are positioned between a nonwoven substrate and a bonding material which is bonded to the nonwoven substrate at one or more bond sites and methods for making such fibrous structures are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: David William Cabell, Christopher Scott Kraus, Linda Evers Smith
  • Publication number: 20100047576
    Abstract: Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Linda Evers Smith, Gregory Charles Gordon, Larry Neil Mackey, John Gerhard Michael, Mark Ryan Richards