Patents by Inventor Neil M. McHugh

Neil M. McHugh 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).

  • Foam conditioner for fabrics
    Patent number: 4252656
    Abstract: A composition for conditioning fabrics in a laundry drier is contained in a pressurized dispensing container and is dispensed as a stable foam. The composition comprises, by weight, 0.2 to 10% of one or more of a group of polymeric conditioning agents, such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone; 1 to 25% of a softening agent, such as a betaine; 0.5 to 10% of foaming agent; 0.2 to 3% of foam stabilizer; 0.5 to 10% of humectant; 10 to 60% of water; and 10 to 80% of liquified gas propellant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1981
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Marvin Liebowitz, Neil M. McHugh
  • Color-yielding scouring cleanser compositions
    Patent number: 4193888
    Abstract: Scouring cleanser compositions capable of yielding blue to green coloration on contact with aqueous media comprising (1) siliceous abrasive material (2) hypohalide-liberating bleaching agent (3) water soluble organic detergent and (4) a coloring agent comprising a pigmented carrier capable of undergoing color extension on contact with aqueous media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1980
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Neil M. McHugh