Patents by Inventor Melissa Ann Cline

Melissa Ann Cline 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).

  • Cleansing bar with distributed polymeric network providing enhanced delivery
    Patent number: 7348299
    Abstract: An article especially suitable for cleansing skin having the general form of a fibrous cleansing bar is described which includes a hydrous lathering composition that at least partially incorporates a fabricated polymer network that is exposed either before or during use. The fibrous cleansing bar exhibits an enhanced release of hydrophobic organic benefit agents used to deliver sensory, skin care or other functional benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Diane Marie Keenan, Andre Marie Puleo, Melissa Ann Cline
  • Red colored cleansing article with distributed polymeric network
    Patent number: 7345014
    Abstract: A colored article suitable for cleansing skin having the general form of a fibrous bar is described. The article includes a solid or semi-solid lathering composition that at least partially incorporates a continuous fabricated polymeric network. The articles have a substantially red color defined by L*,a*,b* chromaticity values falling within a specific region of the CIE color space and exhibit a low tendency for discoloration in storage and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Diane Marie Keenan, Andre Marie Puleo, Melissa Ann Cline, David Robert Williams, Liam Anthony Murray
  • Darkly colored cleansing article with distributed polymeric network
    Patent number: 7335626
    Abstract: A darkly colored article especially suitable for cleansing skin having the general form of a fibrous bar is described. The article includes a solid or semi-solid lathering composition that at least partially incorporates a continuous fabricated polymeric network. By including a network that has a CIE Lightness Value of less than about 50, especially an achromatic network, darkly colored cleansing articles can be provided that have minimum staining potential and exhibit good color stability during storage and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Diane Marie Keenan, Andre Marie Puleo, Melissa Ann Cline