Patents by Inventor Nancy Falk

Nancy Falk 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: 8232238
    Abstract: A water soluble strip that includes a carrier film that include water soluble polymer, one or more actives and one or more agents such as heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator. The water soluble strip can optionally include other additives. The actives includes antimicrobial agent, cleaning agent and/or surfactant. The water soluble strip can include other materials. The heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator, when used, are designed facilitate in degrading or dissolving the water soluble strip and/or increase the activity of the one or more actives. The water soluble film can be used for a variety of applications such as a hard surface cleaning strip, dishwashing strip, laundry cleaning strip, stop removing strip, drain unclogging strip, toilet bowl cleaning strip and the like. The water soluble strip eliminates the need to purchase and store numerous containers and/or heavy containers of cleaner that take up large amounts of shelf space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Maria Ochomogo, Nancy Falk, Aram Garabedian, Jessica Diaz, Kaj Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110301070
    Abstract: A water soluble strip that includes a carrier film that include water soluble polymer, one or more actives and one or more agents such as heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator. The water soluble strip can optionally include other additives. The actives includes antimicrobial agent, cleaning agent and/or surfactant. The water soluble strip can include other materials. The heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator, when used, are designed facilitate in degrading or dissolving the water soluble strip and/or increase the activity of the one or more actives. The water soluble film can be used for a variety of applications such as a hard surface cleaning strip, dishwashing strip, laundry cleaning strip, stop removing strip, drain unclogging strip, toilet bowl cleaning strip and the like. The water soluble strip eliminates the need to purchase and store numerous containers and/or heavy containers of cleaner that take up large amounts of shelf space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Maria Ochomogo, Nancy Falk
  • Publication number: 20080060741
    Abstract: An article that provides for the controlled release of an active substance is provided. The article features a plurality of polymeric membranes. The plurality of polymeric membranes are ultrasonically bonded to form at least one welded seal defining a bonded compartment hosting at least one active substance, where the ultrasonic welded seal exhibits a controlled positive permeability for the active substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Marc P. Privitera, Scott A. Wood, Nancy Falk, Gregory Van Buskirk, David J. Lestage
  • Publication number: 20050139568
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container which has a handle and having a shrink sleeve that covers the body of the container. More particularly, the shrink sleeve has a cut-out such that the sleeve covers the body of the container, but does not cover the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventor: Nancy Falk
  • Publication number: 20050066542
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for treating fabrics in a tumble dryer comprising a patch having a front side and a back side, wherein the back side has a means for attaching the patch to an interior surface of a tumble dryer, wherein the front side is a carrier material that is impregnated with a fabric treatment composition and wherein the patch is attached to the interior surface of a tumble dryer door or back wall, whereby a portion of the fabric treatment composition is transferred onto fabrics in the tumble dryer as a result of contact between the patch and fabrics during a tumble drying cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Jeannine Griffiths, Nancy Falk, Laurie Mallon, Daniel Fox
  • Patent number: 5703032
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a specific ternary enzyme stabilization system which unexpectedly enhances stability of a specific cellulase enzyme in isotropic liquid detergent compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Myongsuk Bae-Lee, Nancy Falk, Tirucherai Varahan Vasudevan