Patents by Inventor Martin Charles Crossman

Martin Charles Crossman 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: 20250230383
    Abstract: The invention concerns a composition comprising a polycarbonate block polyether of the formula I Z1-(PC)P-(PE)Q-Z2??(I) wherein PC represents a carbonate block with P repeat units of formula ?wherein Re1, Re2, Re3, and Re4 are independently selected from H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, or an ether, ester or carbonate group, with the proviso that when one of Re1, Re2, Re3, and Re4 is methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, or an ether, ester or carbonate group, the remaining Re1, Re2, Re3, and Re4 are H; PE represents a polyether block with Q repeat units of formula ?wherein Re1?, Re2?, Re3?, and Re4? are independently selected from H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, or an ether, ester or carbonate groups, with the proviso that when one of Re1, Re2, Re3, and Re4 is methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, or an ether, ester or carbonate group, the remaining Re1?, Re2?, Re3?, and Re4? are H; Z1 is R, R—O, R—C(O)—O— or R—O—C(O)—O; R is an optionally substituted straight or branched chain C1-C11 alkyl group; Z
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Anthea BLACKBURN, Martin Charles CROSSMAN, Michael KEMBER, Charlotte Williams, Jeremy Nicholas Winter
  • Publication number: 20250027010
    Abstract: A method of treating polyester during the laundry process, wherein a fabric conditioner composition comprising: a) 2 to 30 wt. % quaternary ammonium compound; and b) natural oil; is added to the rinse stage of the laundry process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, David Richard Arthur MEALING
  • Publication number: 20240084222
    Abstract: A benefit agent delivery particle comprising a core-shell structure in which a shell entraps a core containing benefit agent, wherein said shell comprises polyester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER
    Inventors: Martin Charles CROSSMAN, Paul FERGUSON, David Richard Arthur MEALING
  • Publication number: 20240084224
    Abstract: An ancillary laundry composition comprising an ester oil, which is a polyol comprising at least two ester linkages, free perfume and 0 to 0.85 wt. % anionic and/or cationic surfactant. A method of laundering clothes, wherein said composition is added in the wash or rinse stage. A method of preventing colour fade over (10) laundry cycles, wherein fabrics are treated with said composition during each consecutive laundry cycle. The use of said composition to provide an improved colour maintenance or reduced colour fade over consecutive laundry cycles, preferably (10), more preferably (5) laundry cycles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Christopher BOARDMAN, Louise Stephanie CONNELL-FIELDING, Martin Charles CROSSMAN, Paul FERGUSON, Matthew Charles HERBISON, Maria Fernanda JIMENEZ SOLOMON
  • Publication number: 20240084219
    Abstract: An aqueous fabric spray composition comprising: an ester oil; and free perfume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Christopher BOARDMAN, Louise Stephanie CONNELL-FIELDING, Martin Charles CROSSMAN
  • Publication number: 20240060019
    Abstract: A benefit agent delivery particle comprising a core-shell structure in which a shell of polymeric material entraps a core containing benefit agent, wherein said benefit agent comprises an ester oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Paul Ferguson, David Richard Arthur Mealing
  • Publication number: 20240060011
    Abstract: A method of preventing or reducing colour fade of fabrics over multiple laundry cycles wherein a composition comprising fabric softening active, pentaerythritol ester oil and perfume is used during the rinse stage of the laundry process. Method of preparing the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Christopher BOARDMAN, Louise Stephanle CONNELL-FIELDING, Martin Charles CROSSMAN, John Michael WALSH
  • Publication number: 20240018443
    Abstract: An ancillary laundry composition comprising 0.25 to 10 wt. % ester oil, free perfume and 0 to 4 wt. % anionic and/or cationic surfactant. A method of laundering clothes, wherein said composition is added in the wash or rinse stage. A method of preventing colour fade over (10) laundry cycles, wherein fabrics are treated with said composition during each consecutive laundry cycle. Use of said composition to provide an improved colour maintenance or reduced colour fade over consecutive laundry cycles, preferably (10), more preferably (5) laundry cycles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Christopher BOARDMAN, Louise Stephanie CONNELL-FIELDING, Martin Charles CROSSMAN, Paul FERGUSON, Matthew Charles HERBISON, Maria Fernanda JIMENEZ SOLOMON, Dhanalakshmi THIRUMENI
  • Patent number: 11814607
    Abstract: Method for softening knitted cotton, wherein knitted cotton is treated with an ancillary laundry composition comprising: a. Soil release polymer b. Silicone c. less than 4 w.t. % surfactant; and d. Water wherein the method comprises delivering the ancillary laundry composition into the wash or rise stage and comprises the steps of: a. Pouring a laundry product into a washing receptacle, a washing machine drawer, or a dosing shuttle b. Pouring the ancillary laundry composition on top of the laundry product. Use of the method for softening knitted cotton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Jonathan Osler
  • Patent number: 11208617
    Abstract: An ancillary laundry composition comprising: (a) 2.5-30 w.t. % fabric softening silicone; (b) Less than 2 w.t. % surfactant; (c) 0.25-10 w.t. % cationic polymer (d) Water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee James Brennan, Martin Charles Crossman, Jonathan Osler, Geraint Paul Roberts
  • Patent number: 11180721
    Abstract: An ancillary laundry composition comprising: a) 2-20 w.t. % functionalised fabric softening silicone; b) Less than 5 w.t. % surfactant; c) 0.35-10 w.t. % cationic cellulose polymer d) Water 10 wherein the functionalised fabric softening polymer and cationic cellulose polymer are present in a ratio of 5:2 to 1:6 by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Andrew David Green, Jonathan Osler, Geraint Paul Roberts, Adrian Kevin Norman Williams
  • Patent number: 11053463
    Abstract: A method of delivering a laundry serum composition into the wash or rinse cycle, comprising the steps of: a. pouring a laundry liquid into a washing machine drawer, drum or a dosing shuttle; b. pouring a laundry serum composition on top of the laundry liquid; wherein the laundry serum composition comprises: a. 2-60 w.t. % benefit agent; b. less than 4 w.t. % surfactant; and c. water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Geraint Paul Roberts
  • Publication number: 20210115356
    Abstract: Method for softening knitted cotton, wherein knitted cotton is treated with an ancillary laundry composition comprising: a. Soil release polymer b. Silicone c. less than 4 w.t.% surfactant; and d. Water wherein the method comprises delivering the ancillary laundry composition into the wash or rise stage and comprises the steps of: a. Pouring a laundry product into a washing receptacle, a washing machine drawer, or a dosing shuttle b. Pouring the ancillary laundry composition on top of the laundry product. Use of the method for softening knitted cotton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Martin Charles CROSSMAN, Jonathan OSLER
  • Publication number: 20200407664
    Abstract: A laundry composition comprising: a. Soil release polymer b. Silicone c. Cationic polymer d. Surfactant e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventor: Martin Charles CROSSMAN
  • Patent number: 10731113
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fabric treatment composition comprising: a) from 50 to 95 wt. % of polyethylene glycol; b) from 0.1 to 15 wt. % of perfume; c) from 0.1 to 2.5 wt. % of cationic polymer; and, d) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of silicone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Burgess, Martin Charles Crossman, Peter Graham, Jonathan Osler, Hugh Rieley, Shaun Charles Walsh
  • Patent number: 10633613
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fabric treatment composition comprising: a) from 60 to 99 wt. % of polyethylene glycol; b) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of cationic polymer; and, c) from 0.1 to 10 wt. % of silicone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Burgess, Martin Charles Crossman, Peter Graham, Jonathan Osler, Hugh Rieley, Shaun Charles Walsh
  • Publication number: 20200056128
    Abstract: An ancillary laundry composition comprising: a) 2-20 w.t. % functionalised fabric softening silicone; b) Less than 5 w.t. % surfactant; c) 0.35-10 w.t. % cationic cellulose polymer d) Water 10 wherein the functionalised fabric softening polymer and cationic cellulose polymer are present in a ratio of 5:2 to 1:6 by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Andrew David Green, Jonathan Osler, Geraint Paul Roberts, Adrian Kevin Norman Williams
  • Publication number: 20190382694
    Abstract: A method of delivering a laundry serum composition into the wash or rinse cycle, comprising the steps of: a. pouring a laundry liquid into a washing machine drawer, drum or a dosing shuttle; b. pouring a laundry serum composition on top of the laundry liquid; wherein the laundry serum composition comprises: a. 2-60 w.t. % benefit agent; b. less than 4 w.t. % surfactant; and c. water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Geraint Paul Roberts
  • Publication number: 20190376007
    Abstract: Use of a serum comprising a lubricant for anti-aging of clothes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Julie Cullen, Karl Burgess
  • Publication number: 20190376009
    Abstract: An ancillary laundry composition comprising: (a) 2.5-30 w.t. % fabric softening silicone; (b) Less than 2 w.t. % surfactant; (c) 0.25-10 w.t. % cationic polymer (d) Water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Lee James Brennan, Martin Charles Crossman, Jonathan Osler, Geraint Paul Roberts