Patents by Inventor Melanie Jane Hughes

Melanie Jane Hughes 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: 10870817
    Abstract: A first aspect relates to a particle including: (a) at least one bleaching agent including an organic peroxyacid; (b) at least one component selected from: (i) saccharides and polysaccharides, and derivatives thereof; (ii) inorganic fillers selected from the group consisting of talcs, micas, zeolites, silicates, metal oxides and clays; and (iii) linear, branched and cross-linked polymers and copolymers; (c) at least one pH reducing agent; and (d) at least one chelating agent. Further aspects relate to a process for preparing the particle, a composition or a dough including the particle, and use of the particle in a cleaning composition, a dental care composition, a hair dyeing composition or decolouriser, an antimicrobial composition or a bleach composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: SOCIETA CHIMICA BUSSI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, David Alan Pears, David John Duncalf, Melanie Jane Hughes, Lisa Elizabeth Scullion
  • Publication number: 20160348037
    Abstract: A first aspect relates to a particle including: (a) at least one bleaching agent including an organic peroxyacid; (b) at least one component selected from: (i) saccharides and polysaccharides, and derivatives thereof; (ii) inorganic fillers selected from the group consisting of talcs, micas, zeolites, silicates, metal oxides and clays; and (iii) linear, branched and cross-linked polymers and copolymers; (c) at least one pH reducing agent; and (d) at least one chelating agent. Further aspects relate to a process for preparing the particle, a composition or a dough including the particle, and use of the particle in a cleaning composition, a dental care composition, a hair dyeing composition or decolouriser, an antimicrobial composition or a bleach composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: REVOLYMER (U.K.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Hugh FINDLAY, David Alan PEARS, David John DUNCALF, Melanie Jane HUGHES, Lisa Elizabeth SCULLION
  • Publication number: 20160024441
    Abstract: A composite including: one or more core units including at least one benefit agent; and a coating on the one or more core units, wherein the coating includes a blend including: at least one wax or wax-like substance; and at least one amphiphilic polymer. Further aspects relate to a process for preparing such composites, and their use in consumer products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Terence COSGROVE, David John DUNCALF, Paul Hugh FINDLAY, Melanie Jane HUGHES, David Alan PEARS, Magdalena Agnieszka WARUNEK
  • Publication number: 20140171327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composite including one or more core units having an ionic strength-responsive hydroxyl-functional vinylic co-polymeric coating, to a process for the preparation of such a composite, to formulations including the same and their use in a variety of industrial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: REVOLYMER (U.K.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Armstrong, Terence Cosgrove, John Jeffrey Gerrard, Melanie Jane Hughes, David Alan Pears
  • Publication number: 20140171328
    Abstract: A novel composite including one or more core units, each core unit including a specified active agent and having pH responsive, vinylic copolymer coating, to a process for the preparation of such a composite, to formulations including the same and their use in a variety of industrial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: REVOLYMER (U.K.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Armstrong, Terence Cosgrove, John Jeffrey Gerrard, Melanie Jane Hughes, David Alan Pears
  • Patent number: 8138137
    Abstract: A controlled delivery system for active ingredients, like a fragrance, for use in fabric softener products, such as tumble dryer sheets, rinse added liquids, and similar products, is disclosed. The delivery system enhances performance of an active ingredient, such as a fragrance. The controlled delivery system contains polymeric micro-particles highly loaded with the active ingredient. Other active ingredients that can be incorporated into a fabric softener composition using the delivery system include ironing aides, silicone fluids, antiwrinkle agents, antistatic agents, optical brighteners, fabric crisping agents, bleaching agents, germicides, fungicides, flow agents, and surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: AMCOL International Corporation
    Inventors: Stephane Leclerc, Ralph Spindler, Stephen J. Urbanec, Alan McClellan, Melanie Jane Hughes
  • Publication number: 20100009894
    Abstract: A controlled delivery system for active ingredients, like a fragrance, for use in fabric softener products, such as tumble dryer sheets, rinse added liquids, and similar products, is disclosed. The delivery system enhances performance of an active ingredient, such as a fragrance. The controlled delivery system contains polymeric micro-particles highly loaded with the active ingredient. Other active ingredients that can be incorporated into a fabric softener composition using the delivery system include ironing aides, silicone fluids, antiwrinkle agents, antistatic agents, optical brighteners, fabric crisping agents, bleaching agents, germicides, fungicides, flow agents, and surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: AMCOL International Corporation
    Inventors: Stephane Leclerc, Ralph Spindler, Stephen J. Urbanec, Alan McCellan, Melanie Jane Hughes