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).
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Publication number: 20250230383Abstract: 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; ZType: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: July 17, 2025Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Anthea BLACKBURN, Martin Charles CROSSMAN, Michael KEMBER, Charlotte Williams, Jeremy Nicholas Winter
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Publication number: 20250027010Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: January 23, 2025Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Martin Charles Crossman, David Richard Arthur MEALING
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Publication number: 20240084222Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVERInventors: Martin Charles CROSSMAN, Paul FERGUSON, David Richard Arthur MEALING
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Publication number: 20240084224Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Christopher BOARDMAN, Louise Stephanie CONNELL-FIELDING, Martin Charles CROSSMAN, Paul FERGUSON, Matthew Charles HERBISON, Maria Fernanda JIMENEZ SOLOMON
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Publication number: 20240084219Abstract: An aqueous fabric spray composition comprising: an ester oil; and free perfume.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Christopher BOARDMAN, Louise Stephanie CONNELL-FIELDING, Martin Charles CROSSMAN
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Publication number: 20240060019Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Paul Ferguson, David Richard Arthur Mealing
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Publication number: 20240060011Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Christopher BOARDMAN, Louise Stephanle CONNELL-FIELDING, Martin Charles CROSSMAN, John Michael WALSH
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Publication number: 20240018443Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Christopher BOARDMAN, Louise Stephanie CONNELL-FIELDING, Martin Charles CROSSMAN, Paul FERGUSON, Matthew Charles HERBISON, Maria Fernanda JIMENEZ SOLOMON, Dhanalakshmi THIRUMENI
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Patent number: 11814607Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Jonathan Osler
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Patent number: 11208617Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Lee James Brennan, Martin Charles Crossman, Jonathan Osler, Geraint Paul Roberts
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Patent number: 11180721Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Andrew David Green, Jonathan Osler, Geraint Paul Roberts, Adrian Kevin Norman Williams
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Patent number: 11053463Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Geraint Paul Roberts
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Publication number: 20210115356Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Martin Charles CROSSMAN, Jonathan OSLER
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Publication number: 20200407664Abstract: A laundry composition comprising: a. Soil release polymer b. Silicone c. Cationic polymer d. Surfactant e.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventor: Martin Charles CROSSMAN
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Patent number: 10731113Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Karl Burgess, Martin Charles Crossman, Peter Graham, Jonathan Osler, Hugh Rieley, Shaun Charles Walsh
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Patent number: 10633613Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Karl Burgess, Martin Charles Crossman, Peter Graham, Jonathan Osler, Hugh Rieley, Shaun Charles Walsh
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Publication number: 20200056128Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2018Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Andrew David Green, Jonathan Osler, Geraint Paul Roberts, Adrian Kevin Norman Williams
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Publication number: 20190382694Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Geraint Paul Roberts
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Publication number: 20190376007Abstract: Use of a serum comprising a lubricant for anti-aging of clothes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Martin Charles Crossman, Julie Cullen, Karl Burgess
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Publication number: 20190376009Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Lee James Brennan, Martin Charles Crossman, Jonathan Osler, Geraint Paul Roberts