Patents by Inventor Michael Joseph Orr

Michael Joseph Orr 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).

  • PROCESSES AND APPARATUSES FOR APPLYING A BENEFIT COMPOSITION TO ONE OR MORE FABRIC ARTICLES DURING A FABRIC ENHANCEMENT OPERATION
    Publication number: 20110016643
    Abstract: A process is provided for applying a benefit composition to a fabric article during a fabric enhancement operation. The process may comprise the steps of selecting a desired one of two or more levels of a benefit to be provided by the benefit composition to the fabric article, and selecting one dosage amount for the benefit composition based on the selected benefit level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Dean Larry DuVal, Michael Joseph Orr, Mary Jane Combs, Eugene Joseph Panchieri
  • Electrically charged volatile material delivery method
    Patent number: 7503127
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of delivering one or more volatile materials, during the operation of a drying apparatus, to a fabric article. The present invention also relates to fabric treatment compositions comprising one or more volatile materials. These compositions may be used to treat fabric articles during the fabric article drying process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dean Larry DuVal, Michael Joseph Orr, Rafael Trujillo, Angela Renee Troester
  • Fabric article treating device comprising more than one housing
    Patent number: 7043855
    Abstract: A treating device for use with a fabric article drying appliance. The treating device dispenses a benefit composition into a chamber so as to provide benefits to fabric articles contained within the fabric article drying appliance. The treating device is comprised of at least two housings in communication with one another wherein at least one housing is located in the interior of a fabric article drying appliance and at least one housing is located outside of the fabric article drying appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Laura Lynn Heilman, Christopher Lawrence Smith, Keith David Fanta, Paul Amaat Raymond Gerard France, Dean Larry Du Val, Michael Joseph Orr, Jichun Shi
  • Processes and apparatuses for applying a benefit composition to one or more fabric articles during a fabric enhancement operation
    Publication number: 20040259750
    Abstract: A process is provided for applying a benefit composition to a fabric article during a fabric enhancement operation. The process may comprise the steps of selecting a desired one of two or more levels of a benefit to be provided by the benefit composition to the fabric article, and selecting one dosage amount for the benefit composition based on the selected benefit level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dean Larry DuVal, Michael Joseph Orr, Mary Jane Combs, Eugene Joseph Panchieri
  • Compositions and methods for odor and fungal control in ballistic fabric and other protective garments
    Patent number: 6803034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and methods for odor and fungal control in ballistic fabrics and other protective garments. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric or react negatively with the ballistic fabric or other protective gear. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray containers. The cyclodextrin/surfactant combination, either alone, or in combination with the other ingredients, provides improved antimicrobial and antifungal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dean Larry DuVal, Kofi Ofosu-Asante, Michael Joseph Orr
  • Methods and apparatus for removal of wrinkles from fabrics
    Patent number: 6785989
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to devices, methods and product for removing wrinkles and smoothing fabric, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, using ultrasonic energy and an ultrasonic transmission fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paul Eugene Rienzo, Michael Joseph Orr, Brian Daniel Guzzi, Dean Larry DuVal, Jacqueline Nicole Ouellette
  • Fabric article treating device comprising more than one housing
    Publication number: 20040134090
    Abstract: A treating device for use with a fabric article drying appliance. The treating device dispenses a benefit composition into a chamber so as to provide benefits to fabric articles contained within the fabric article drying appliance. The treating device is comprised of at least two housings in communication with one another wherein at least one housing is located in the interior of a fabric article drying appliance and at least one housing is located outside of the fabric article drying appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Laura Lynn Heilman, Christopher Lawrence Smith, Keith David Fanta, Paul Amaat Raymond Gerard France, Dean Larry DuVal, Michael Joseph Orr, Jichun Shi
  • Compositions and methods for odor and fungal control in ballistic fabric and other protective garments
    Publication number: 20020115581
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and methods for odor and fungal control in ballistic fabrics and other protective garments. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric or react negatively with the ballistic fabric or other protective gear. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray containers. The cyclodextrin/surfactant combination, either alone, or in combination with the other ingredients, provides improved antimicrobial and antifungal activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dean Larry DuVal, Kofi Ofosu-Asante, Michael Joseph Orr
  • Methods and apparatus for removal of wrinkles from fabrics
    Publication number: 20020000054
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to devices, methods and product for removing wrinkles and smoothing fabric, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, using ultrasonic energy and an ultrasonic transmission fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paul Eugene Rienzo, Michael Joseph Orr, Brian Daniel Guzzi, Dean Larry DuVal, Jacqueline Ouellette