Patents by Inventor Maria Papadaki

Maria Papadaki 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: 8080509
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition having a bulk density of from 100 g/l to 500 g/l, wherein the composition comprises: (a) from 1 wt % to 70 wt % anionic detersive surfactant; (b) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; and (c) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; wherein the composition comprises: (I) from 61 wt % to 90 wt % low-density particulate component, wherein the low-density particulate component has a bulk density of from 100 g/l to 426 g/l, and wherein the low-density particulate component comprises inorganic material and organic material; and (II) from 10 wt % to 39 wt % high-density particulate component, wherein the high-density particulate component has a bulk density of greater than 426 g/l; wherein the ratio of (i) the weight ratio of the inorganic material to the organic material comprised in the low-density particulate component (I) to (ii) the weight ratio of the inorganic material to the organic material comprised in the solid laundry detergent co
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Euan John Magennis, Alan Thomas Brooker, Andrew Philip Davie, Doris Appleby, Maria Papadaki, Sylvain Andre Sorin, Paul Andrzej Luksza, Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts
  • Patent number: 7788740
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a lavatory bowl rim-block comprising: a) a container holding a liquid, perfume-containing composition; b) a dispensing means for dispensing said composition from under the rim of a lavatory bowl; and c) a fragrance delivery component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gian De Belder, Veronique Sylvie Metrot, Maria Papadaki, Neil John Rogers, Karl Patrick Ronn, Vincenzo Tomarchio, Michael Jakob Reynen
  • Publication number: 20080269099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition having a bulk density of from 100 g/l to 500 g/l, wherein the composition comprises: (a) from 1 wt % to 70 wt % anionic detersive surfactant; (b) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; and (c) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; wherein the composition comprises: (I) from 61 wt % to 90 wt % low-density particulate component, wherein the low-density particulate component has a bulk density of from 100 g/l to 426 g/l, and wherein the low-density particulate component comprises inorganic material and organic material; and (II) from 10 wt % to 39 wt % high-density particulate component, wherein the high-density particulate component has a bulk density of greater than 426 g/l; wherein the ratio of (i) the weight ratio of the inorganic material to the organic material comprised in the low-density particulate component (I) to (ii) the weight ratio of the inorganic material to the organic material comprised in the solid laundry detergent co
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Euan John Magennis, Alan Thomas Brooker, Andrew Philip Davie, Doris Appleby, Maria Papadaki, Sylvain Andre Sorin, Paul Andrzej Luksza, Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts
  • Patent number: 7264845
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method for increasing the hydrophobicity of at least parts of a lavatory bowl surface comprising the steps of repeatedly applying to at least parts of said lavatory bowl surface a solution comprising less than 30 ppm of a surface modifying polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Maria Papadaki, Vincenzo Tomarchio
  • Publication number: 20050202988
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a lavatory bowl rim-block comprising: a) a container holding a liquid, perfume-containing composition; b) a dispensing means for dispensing said composition from under the rim of a lavatory bowl; and c) a fragrance delivery component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Gian De Belder, Veronique Metrot, Maria Papadaki, Neil Rogers, Karl Ronn, Vincenzo Tomarchio, Michael Reynen
  • Publication number: 20040216391
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a lavatory bowl rim-block dispensing a solution comprising gellan gum onto a lavatory bowl surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Maria Papadaki, Vincenzo Tomarchio
  • Publication number: 20040216227
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method for increasing the hydrophobicity of at least parts of a lavatory bowl surface comprising the steps of repeatedly applying to at least parts of said lavatory bowl surface a solution comprising less than 30 ppm of a surface modifying polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Maria Papadaki, Vincenzo Tomarchio
  • Publication number: 20040220067
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a lavatory bowl rim-block dispensing a solution comprising a silicone polymer and a chelant onto a lavatory bowl surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Maria Papadaki, Vincenzo Tomarchio
  • Publication number: 20020193278
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a solid or thickened composition, suitable for cleaning a surface, comprising a polymer, wherein said composition is capable of increasing the hydrophobicity of said surface, to provide a contact angle between water and said surface of between 30° and 55° for at least 5 rinse-dry cycles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Laura Cermenati, Maria Papadaki, Vincenzo Tomarchio
  • Publication number: 20020072798
    Abstract: Novel scaffolds for tissue engineering muscle are provided that include copolymers of a polyalkylene glycol and an aromatic polyester in the form of a matrix. The scaffold can include autologous muscle cells and/or stem cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Jens Uwe Riesle, Clemens Antoni van Blitterswijk, Maria Papadaki, Robert Langer