Patents by Inventor Michael Orchowski
Michael Orchowski 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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Patent number: 7462203Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of disposing waste from an in-home dry cleaning machine using a disposable containment system.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Francesca Goldoni, Kees Van Kralingen, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Pieter E M Overdevest
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Patent number: 7018976Abstract: A fabric treatment article for use in a conventional home clothes dryer is described that deodorizes and freshens clothing in need of freshening without imparting additional stains. The product is particularly suited for delivering a fragrance to relatively dry clothing and can be added directly to the dryer without the need for a bag to contain the product and clothing during the dryer cycle.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, divison of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Daniel Joseph Fox, Jeanette Ashley, Nancy Ann Falk
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Patent number: 7012054Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric and textile conditioning compositions with improved particulate soil cleaning, containing particular combinations of cationic polymers and anionic surfactants in combination with a polyvinylpyrrolidone/amphiphilic carboxy containing polymer anti-redeposition system. The cationic polymers are preferably below a particular molecular weight to afford optimal cleaning and conditioning, and must be present in an effective amount to yield a substantial conditioning benefit. A method of conditioning articles using the inventive compositions is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: David Alan Binder, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski
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Publication number: 20060030513Abstract: The present invention is directed to laundry compositions which deliver both effective softening and effective cleaning, containing: (a) a cationic polymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than about 850,000 daltons; (b) about 1% to about 60% of a nonionic oil; and (c) at least about 5% of anionic surfactant, wherein the ratio of said cationic polymer to said nonionic oil is less than about 0.25; wherein the ratio of cationic monomeric surfactant to said nonionic oil is less than about 0.2; and having a Softening Parameter of greater than about 70. A method of conditioning articles using the inventive compositions is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2004Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventors: David Binder, Dennis Murphy, Michael Orchowski
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Patent number: 6949498Abstract: Fabric and textile conditioning compositions containing particular combinations of cationic polymers and anionic surfactants are disclosed. The polymers are soluble or dispersible to at least 0.01% by weight in distilled water at 25° C., are preferably below a particular molecular weight to afford optimal cleaning and conditioning, and must be present in an effective amount to yield a substantial conditioning benefit. A method of conditioning articles using the polymer/surfactant combinations is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA a division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Alla Tartakovsky, David Alan Binder
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Publication number: 20050133462Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of disposing waste from an in-home dry cleaning machine using a disposable containment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Kees Van Kralingen, Dennis Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Pieter Overdevest
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Publication number: 20050132502Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of eliminating the need to have a track or other delivery service bring solvent to a home where a dry cleaning machine using said solvent is used. Instead, the method involves a method of first monitoring or having monitored level of solvent used and then ordering or obtaining said solvent in a consumer package or kit wherein the solvent can then be directly applied by the consumer or other to a receptacle where said solvent is kept.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Kees Van Kralingen, Dennis Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Pieter Overdevest
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Publication number: 20050124528Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric and textile conditioning compositions with improved particulate soil cleaning, containing particular combinations of cationic polymers and anionic surfactants in combination with a polyvinylpyrrolidone/amphiphilic carboxy containing polymer anti-redeposition system. The cationic polymers are preferably below a particular molecular weight to afford optimal cleaning and conditioning, and must be present in an effective amount to yield a substantial conditioning benefit. A method of conditioning articles using the inventive compositions is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: David Binder, Dennis Murphy, Michael Orchowski
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Publication number: 20040214744Abstract: A fabric treatment article for use in a conventional home clothes dryer is described that deodorizes and freshens clothing in need of freshening without imparting additional stains. The product is particularly suited for delivering a fragrance to relatively dry clothing and can be added directly to the dryer without the need for a bag to contain the product and clothing during the dryer cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Daniel Joseph Fox, Jeanette Ashley, Nancy Ann Falk
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Publication number: 20040152617Abstract: Fabric and textile conditioning compositions containing particular combinations of cationic polymers and anionic surfactants are disclosed. The polymers are soluble or dispersible to at least 0.01% by weight in distilled water at 25° C., are preferably below a particular molecular weight to afford optimal cleaning and conditioning, and must be present in an effective amount to yield a substantial conditioning benefit. A method of conditioning articles using the polymer/surfactant combinations is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Alla Tartakovsky, David Alan Binder
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Publication number: 20040152616Abstract: Fabric and textile conditioning compositions containing particular combinations of cationic polymers and anionic surfactants are disclosed. The polymers are soluble or dispersible to at least 0.01% by weight in distilled water at 25° C., and must be present in an effective amount to yield a substantial conditioning benefit. A method of conditioning articles using the polymer/surfactant combinations is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division Of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Alla Tartakovsky
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Publication number: 20040102345Abstract: A laundry detergent product produced by a spray-on process and method of laundering clothes is disclosed which relates to the inclusion of one or more wrinkle reducing ingredients in the laundry detergent product. The spray-on process produces a freely flowable powder or granular laundry products that incorporate effective amounts of hydrophilic wrinkle reducing ingredients. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step and, therefore, reduces the need for further wrinkle reducing steps when the items are taken from the dryer or after hang drying.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Applicant: Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Michael Orchowski, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Feng-Lung Gordon Hsu, Daniel Joseph Fox, John Brockett, David Alan Binder
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Publication number: 20040088795Abstract: The invention provides a method of self service dry cleaning using a dry cleaning composition comprising siloxane solvent(s) and a machine powered by single phase electricity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Michael Orchowski, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Charles Ebert, Michael I. Hill
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Publication number: 20040088846Abstract: The invention provides a method of servicing a dry cleaning system in the home wherein the method comprises being notified or put on notice of the fact that an item or items needs servicing and providing a means (e.g., home delivery serviceperson) to inspect and, if necessary provide said servicing. The servicing may involve replacing, fixing and recycling an item or items (e.g., solvent) in need of servicing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Robert Joseph Ahart
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Publication number: 20040033924Abstract: A method of laundering clothes is disclosed which relates to the inclusion of one or more color fading and fabric wear reducing ingredients in a laundry detergent product. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step. A laundry detergent kit is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Robert Joseph Ahart, Olga Companioni, Tamara Padron, Michael Orchowski, Nick Agrawal
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Patent number: 6624131Abstract: A laundry detergent composition and method of laundering clothes is disclosed which relates to the inclusion of one or more wrinkle reducing ingredients in a laundry detergent product. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step and, therefore, reduces the need for further wrinkle reducing steps when the items are taken from the dryer or after hang drying.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski
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Publication number: 20030139309Abstract: A fabric care composition comprises a solid carrier and an anti-wrinkle agent. The composition may be used to provide fabrics with softness and/or anti-wrinkle and/or other fabric benefits in laundering processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: John Brockett, Deborah Marie Coccaro, Michel Gilbert Delroisse, Karen Jane Ellson, Nancy Ann Falk, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Stephane Ugazio, Antje Minke Wierenga
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Publication number: 20030109396Abstract: A laundry detergent composition and method of laundering clothes is disclosed which relates to the inclusion of one or more wrinkle reducing ingredients in a laundry detergent product. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step and, therefore, reduces the need for further wrinkle reducing steps when the items are taken from the dryer or after hang drying.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2001Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski
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Publication number: 20030109400Abstract: The invention is directed to a care booster composition effective for reducing wrinkles in a fabric being washed. The care booster composition enhances the performance of laundry detergents and fabric conditioners and may be used in processes for cleaning cloths.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski
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Patent number: 6451749Abstract: The invention is directed to a care booster composition effective for reducing wrinkles in a fabric being washed. The care booster composition enhances the performance of laundry detergents and fabric conditioners and may be used in processes for cleaning cloths.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski