Patents by Inventor Nigel Somerville-Roberts

Nigel Somerville-Roberts 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).

  • Publication number: 20070196502
    Abstract: The present invention relates to particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions or alone such particles provide controlled dosing and improved performance without the negatives that are associated with fluid products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Mort, Nigel Somerville Roberts, Mark Wandstrat, George Spontak, Julie Ellis, John Hatjopoulos
  • Publication number: 20070037726
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid detergent composition comprising a C1-C3 alkyl carbonate salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Alan Brooker, Adam Yates, Nigel Somerville Roberts, Nicholas Barnes, Stephen Godfrey, Wasif Hussain
  • Publication number: 20060281654
    Abstract: Detergent or bleach composition comprising a host-guest complex of diacyl and/or tetraacyl peroxide bleaching species in the form of an aggregate having a weight average particle size of at least 106 ?m and an anti-deposition polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Anju Deepali Brooker, Alan Brooker, Julie Ellis, Nathalie Letzelter, Andrew Nelson, Eric Robles, Nigel Somerville Roberts, Xinbei Song
  • Publication number: 20060199754
    Abstract: Detergent or bleach composition comprising a host-guest complex of diacyl and/or tetraacyl peroxide bleaching species in the form of an aggregate having a weight average particle size of at least 106 ?m wherein the diacyl peroxide bleaching species is selected from diacyl peroxides of the general formula: R1—C(O)—OO—(O)C—R2 in which R1 represents a C6-C18 alkyl group and R2 represents an aliphatic group compatible with a peroxide moiety, such that R1 and R2 together contain a total of 8 to 30 carbon atoms; the tetraacyl peroxide bleaching species is selected from tetraacyl peroxides of the general formula: R3—C(O)—OO—C(O)—(CH2)n—C(O)—OO—C(O)—R3 in which R3 represents a C1-C9 alkyl group and n represents an integer from 2 to 12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Anju Brooker, Alan Brooker, Julie Ellis, Nathalie Letzelter, Andrew Nelson, Eric Robles, Nigel Somerville Roberts
  • Publication number: 20060199753
    Abstract: Detergent or bleach composition for use in automatic dishwashing comprising a colour stain cleaning system comprising diacyl and/or tetraacyl peroxide bleaching species and a co-bleaching surfactant wherein the diacyl peroxide bleaching species is selected from diacyl peroxides of the general formula: R1—C(O)—OO—(O)C—R2 in which R1 represents a C6-C18 alkyl group and R2 represents an aliphatic group compatible with a peroxide moiety, such that R1 and R2 together contain a total of 8 to 30 carbon atoms; the tetraacyl peroxide bleaching species is selected from tetraacyl peroxides of the general formula: R3—C(O)—OO—C(O)—(CH2)n—C(O)—OO—C(O)—R3 in which R3 represents a C1-C9 alkyl group and n represents an integer from 2 to 12; and wherein the co-bleaching surfactant comprises a cleaning surfactant selected from ethoxylated alcohols, amine oxide surfactants and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Anju Deepali Brooker, Alan Brooker, Julie Ellis, Nathalie Letzelter, Andrew Nelson, Eric Robles, Nigel Somerville Roberts
  • Publication number: 20060035802
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) from 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Alan Brooker, Kevin Kott, Nicola Davidson, Lindsey Heathcote, John Muller, Mark Smerznak, Nigel Somerville Roberts, Kenji Shindo, Emanuel Fakoukakis, Jason King
  • Patent number: 6943200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to foam components comprising polymeric material and an active ingredient, such as detergent ingredients, which are to be delivered to aqueous environment. Highly preferred active ingredients include enzymes. The foam component is stable upon contact with air but dissolves, disintegrates or disperses in water. The invention also relates to compositions containing the foam components and methods for making the foam components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Didier Marcel Corrand, David William York, Nigel Somerville-Roberts
  • Publication number: 20050187131
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a granular laundry detergent composition comprising: (i) from 5 wt % to 55 wt % anionic detersive surfactant; and (ii) from 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % non-ionic detersive surfactant; and (iii) from 0.5 wt % to 5 wt % cationic detersive surfactant; and (iv) from 0 wt % to 4 wt % zeolite builder; and (v) from 0 wt % to 4 wt % phosphate builder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Alan Brooker, Nigel Somerville Roberts, John Muller, Stuart Caldwell, Mark Smerznak, Nicola Davidson, Kevin Kott, Jason King, Doris Appleby
  • Publication number: 20050187127
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry detergent composition comprising (i) sulphamic acid and/or water-soluble salts thereof; and (ii) at least 10wt % sulphate salt; and (iii) an anionic detersive surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Nigel Somerville Roberts, Alan Brooker, James Young
  • Publication number: 20050187130
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a granular laundry detergent composition comprising: (i) from 8 wt % to 55 wt % anionic detersive surfactant; and (ii) from 2 wt % to 8 wt % non-ionic detersive surfactant; and (iii) from 0 wt % to 4 wt % zeolite builder; and (iv) from 0 wt % to 4 wt % phosphate builder; and (v) optionally an enzyme, preferably a protease in an amount of at least 11 mg, preferably at least 15 mg, active protease per 100 g of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Alan Brooker, Nigel Somerville Roberts, John Muller, Stuart Caldwell, Mark Smerznak, Nicola Davidson, Kevin Kott, Jason King, Doris Appleby
  • Publication number: 20050187117
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry detergent composition comprising (i) sulphamic acid and/or water-soluble thereof; and (ii) an anionic detersive surfactant; and (iii) from 0 wt % to 8 wt % zeolite builder; and (iv) from 0 wt % to 8 wt % phosphate builder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Nigel Somerville Roberts, Alan Brooker
  • Publication number: 20030148914
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent system comprising at least one solid detergent composition in the form of a tablet and at least one liquid or gel filled water-soluble pouch composition packaged together in a water-insoluble film wrap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bruno Matthieu Dasque, Liben Hailu, Nigel Somerville-Roberts, Jose Luis Vega