Patents by Inventor Mark Kacher

Mark Kacher 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: 20080033058
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising a hydrophilic benefit active, a multi-wetting material, and an aqueous phase, wherein the hydrophilic benefit active may be a hydrophilic solid or a hydrophilic liquid with a structurant, wherein the multi-wetting material and the hydrophilic benefit active form a multi-wetting phase. These compositions provide improved skin and/or hair moisturization, appearance, aesthetics and skin and/or hair conditioning during and/or after application, and are useful in providing improved deposition to the desired area of the skin and/or hair. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the personal care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Qing Stella, Steven Page, Mark Kacher, Karl Wei, Magda El-Nokaly
  • Publication number: 20080031845
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising a hydrophilic liquid, a structurant for said hydrophilic liquid, a surface active, a lipid, and an aqueous phase; wherein said lipid, said hydrophilic liquid, said structurant, and said surface active form a lipid phase; wherein said hydrophilic liquid, said structurant, and said surface active are connected to said lipid in said lipid phase. These compositions provide improved skin and/or hair moisturization, appearance, aesthetics and skin and/or hair conditioning during and/or after application, and are useful in providing improved deposition to the desired area of the skin and/or hair. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the personal care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Qing Stella, Steven Page, Mark Kacher, Karl Wei, Magda El-Nokaly
  • Publication number: 20070190878
    Abstract: Cleaning sheets comprise an additive that is selected to enhance the pick up and retention of particulate material from surfaces, while minimizing the amount of residue left on the surface being cleaned. If the type of additive and level of additive on the cleaning sheet are not carefully selected, the sheet will leave a residue on the surface being cleaned resulting in filming and streaking of the surface that is unacceptable to consumers. The additive is preferably selected from the group consisting of a wax, an oil, and mixtures thereof. Cleaning implements comprise a mop head having a resilient bottom surface, a portion of which preferably has a substantially smooth curved profile or crown which engages a removable cleaning sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Kenneth Willman, Michael Maile, Mark Kacher, Marty Vanderstelt, Laura Brown, Benjamin Clare, Nicola Policicchio, Nirav Shah
  • Publication number: 20070107156
    Abstract: Cleaning sheets comprise an additive that is selected to enhance the pick up and retention of particulate material from surfaces, while minimizing the amount of residue left on the surface being cleaned. If the type of additive and level of additive on the cleaning sheet are not carefully selected, the sheet will leave a residue on the surface being cleaned resulting in filming and streaking of the surface that is unacceptable to consumers. The additive is preferably selected from the group consisting of a wax, an oil, and mixtures thereof. Cleaning implements comprise a mop head having a resilient bottom surface, a portion of which preferably has a substantially smooth curved profile or crown which engages a removable cleaning sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Kenneth Willman, Michael Maile, Mark Kacher, Marty Vanderstelt, Laura Brown, Benjamin Clare, Nicola Policicchio
  • Publication number: 20070107155
    Abstract: Disposable cleaning sheets for removing debris from a surface comprise a substrate and a plurality of protrusions affixed to the substrate. The cleaning sheets of the present invention have one or more of the following characteristics: (a) “Protrusion Flexibility” of at least about 0.5 grams, preferably from about 1 to about 200 grams, and more preferably from about 5 to about 70 grams; (b) “Glide Resistance” of less than about 1200 grams, preferably from about 25 to about 950 grams, and more preferably from about 200 to about 750 grams; (c) “Hair Capture Efficiency” of at least about 10%, preferably at least about 30%, and more preferably at least about 60%; and/or (d) “Sheet Capacity” of from about 0.2 to about 20 grams, preferably from about 0.5 to about 10 grams, and more preferably from about 0.75 to about 5 grams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Kacher, Michael Maile, Andrea Switzer, Arthur Wong, Preston Rhamy
  • Publication number: 20060272115
    Abstract: Disposable cleaning sheets for removing debris from a surface comprise a substrate and a plurality of protrusions affixed to the substrate, wherein the cleaning sheet is removably attachable to a cleaning implement. The protrusions are preferably hook-shaped. The preferred hook-shaped protrusions can be made of certain thermoplastic resins and can have certain geometric configurations. The protrusions can be affixed to the substrate via a variety of process and are preferably affixed to the substrate in one or more zones of the substrate. Methods of removing debris from a surface comprise contacting the surface with a cleaning sheet of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Kacher, Michael Maile, Andrea Switzer, Arthur Wong, Laura Brown, Preston Rhamy
  • Publication number: 20060200927
    Abstract: Disposable cleaning sheets for removing debris from a surface comprise a substrate and a plurality of protrusions affixed to the substrate. The cleaning sheets of the present invention have one or more of the following characteristics: (a) “Protrusion Flexibility” of at least about 0.5 grams, preferably from about 1 to about 200 grams, and more preferably from about 5 to about 70 grams; (b) “Glide Resistance” of less than about 1200 grams, preferably from about 25 to about 950 grams, and more preferably from about 200 to about 750 grams; (c) “Hair Capture Efficiency” of at least about 10%, preferably at least about 30%, and more preferably at least about 60%; and/or (d) “Sheet Capacity” of from about 0.2 to about 20 grams, preferably from about 0.5 to about 10 grams, and more preferably from about 0.75 to about 5 grams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Kacher, Michael Maile, Andrea Switzer, Arthur Wong, Preston Rhamy
  • Publication number: 20060000041
    Abstract: A cleaning implement for removing debris from a surface comprises a handle, a mop head, and a joint connecting the handle and mop head; wherein the joint is adjustable and lockable. The joint allows the angle between the mop head and the handle to be adjusted appropriately and then locked into place. Another embodiment of the present cleaning implement comprises a handle and a mop head, wherein the mop heads comprises one or more gliders to facilitate the ability of the cleaning implement to glide smoothly across the surface being cleaned. Methods of removing debris comprise the step of contacting the surface with a cleaning implement of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Alen Streutker, Gary Drake, Gary Loney, Michael Maile, Mark Kacher, Glenn Bradbury, Leonard Tse, Gregory Spooner, Hoss Vong
  • Publication number: 20050276829
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising a hydrophilic solid, a surface active, a lipid, and an aqueous phase; wherein the lipid, hydrophilic solid, and surface active form a lipid phase; wherein the hydrophilic solid and the surface active are on the surface of the lipid, within the domain of the lipid, or both on the surface and within the domain of the lipid in the lipid phase. These compositions provide improved skin moisturization, appearance, aesthetics and skin conditioning during and/or after application, and are useful in providing improved deposition to the desired area of the skin. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the personal care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Qing Stella, Jeffrey Morgan, Steven Page, Mark Kacher, Kark Wei, Magda El-Nokaly
  • Publication number: 20050239670
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising a hydrophilic benefit active, a multi-wetting material, and an aqueous phase, wherein the hydrophilic benefit active may be a hydrophilic solid or a hydrophilic liquid with a structurant, wherein the multi-wetting material and the hydrophilic benefit active form a multi-wetting phase. These compositions provide improved skin and/or hair moisturization, appearance, aesthetics and skin and/or hair conditioning during and/or after application, and are useful in providing improved deposition to the desired area of the skin and/or hair. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the personal care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Qing Stella, Steven Page, Mark Kacher, Karl Wei, Magda El-Nokaly
  • Publication number: 20050238595
    Abstract: A personal care composition that comprises a sunless tanning active, a surface active, a lipid, and an aqueous phase; wherein the lipid, the sunless tanning active, and the surface active form a lipid phase; wherein the sunless tanning active and the surface active are on the surface of the lipid, within the domain of the lipid, or both on the surface and within the domain of the lipid in the lipid phase. These compositions deposit sunless tanning actives on keratinous surfaces as well as provide improved skin moisturization, appearance, aesthetics and skin feel during and/or after application. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the personal care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Qing Stella, Jeffrey Morgan, Steven Page, Mark Kacher, Karl Wei, Magda El-Nokaly
  • Publication number: 20050238680
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising a hydrophilic liquid, a structurant for said hydrophilic liquid, a surface active, a lipid, and an aqueous phase; wherein said lipid, said hydrophilic liquid, said structurant, and said surface active form a lipid phase; wherein said hydrophilic liquid, said structurant, and said surface active are connected to said lipid in said lipid phase. These compositions provide improved skin and/or hair moisturization, appearance, aesthetics and skin and/or hair conditioning during and/or after application, and are useful in providing improved deposition to the desired area of the skin and/or hair. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the personal care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Qing Stella, Steven Page, Mark Kacher, Karl Wei, Magda El-Nokaly
  • Publication number: 20050123500
    Abstract: Improving the cosmetic appearance of mammalian hair and/or nails, especially increasing the shine of mammalian hair and decreasing the brittleness and breakage of mammalian nails. More particularly, the invention relates to improving the appearance of mammalian hair and/or nails by orally administering a dietary supplement comprising a safe and effective amount of a sugar amine to a mammal, preferably a human. In another aspect, the invention also relates to a method and an article of commerce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Amy Trejo, Mark Kacher, George Daher, Catherine Oppenheimer