Patents by Inventor Pamela Ann Rockwell

Pamela Ann Rockwell 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).

  • Soil redeposition inhibition agents and systems
    Patent number: 7094748
    Abstract: The present invention relates to soil redeposition inhibiting agents, soil redeposition inhibiting articles comprising such soil redeposition inhibiting agents, method for using such soil redeposition inhibiting articles for removing soils from dry or essentially dry fabrics, and systems employing said soil redeposition inhibiting agents such that soil is removed from dry or essentially dry fabrics exposed to the soil redeposition inhibiting agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kofi Ofosu-Asante, Matthew Edward Volpenhein, Dean Larry DuVal, Sheri Anne Hunt, Eugene Joseph Pancheri, Mary Jane Combs, Ronald Allen Swift, II, Barbara Kay Williams, Pamela Ann Rockwell
  • Uncomplexed cyclodextrin compositions for odor control
    Patent number: 6767507
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 0.5%, by weight of the composition, of an emulsion or dispersion comprising long lasting hydrophobic perfume to improve acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; water soluble anionic polymer to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is preferably essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Toan Trinh, Eva Schneiderman, Mark David Fritz, Jill Maureen Mattila, Robert Mermelstein, Pamela Ann Rockwell
  • Soil redeposition inhibiton agents and systems
    Publication number: 20020150431
    Abstract: The present invention relates to soil redeposition inhibiting agents, soil redeposition inhibiting articles comprising such soil redeposition inhibiting agents, method for using such soil redeposition inhibiting articles for removing soils from dry or essentially dry fabrics, and systems employing said soil redeposition inhibiting agents such that soil is removed from dry or essentially dry fabrics exposed to the soil redeposition inhibiting agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Kofi Ofosu-Asante, Matthew Edward Volpenhein, Dean Larry DuVal, Sheri Anne Hunt, Eugene Joseph Pancheri, Mary Jane Combs, Ronald Allen Swift, Barbara Kay Williams, Pamela Ann Rockwell