Patents by Inventor Patricia Berger

Patricia Berger 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: 20060199750
    Abstract: A method of preventing corrosion of metals such as stainless steel, carbon steel and chrome plated flatware in automatic dishwashers through the use of a corrosion inhibitor in an automatic dishwashing detergent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Patricia Berger, Patti Kellett
  • Publication number: 20060090777
    Abstract: A multiphase cleaning composition comprises a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase. The first phase may comprise, for example, an aqueous phase or a silicone solvent system. Methods of cleaning a soiled surface comprise contacting a soiled surface with a multiphase wash liquor including a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase, and removing soils from the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Stacie Hecht, Kenneth Price, Patricia Berger, Peter Foley, Howard Hutton, Michael Showell, Robb Gardner, Raymond Niehoff, Kenneth Seddon, Harambage Quintas Gunaratne, Martyn Earle
  • Publication number: 20060094621
    Abstract: Methods for improving the processability of an active concentrate are disclosed. Specifically, an ionic liquid is incorporated into the diluting process to lower the viscosity and avoid the formation of a viscosity-increasing gel phase. Moreover, the ionic liquid may comprise an ion active capable of delivering a desired benefit, which accompanies and/or enhances the benefit provided by the active in the concentrate. The present invention also encompasses a dilution process for forming a product composition from a conventional active concentrate or an ionic liquid containing composition. The present invention further comprises compositions made by these processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Glenn Jordan, Stacie Hecht, Kenneth Price, Patricia Berger, Yousef Aouad, Jean Wevers, Dennis Beckholt, Frank Denome, Kevin Goodall, Jose Vega, Michael Showell
  • Publication number: 20060094620
    Abstract: Compositions comprising an ionic liquid active composed of an ion active and an ionic liquid-forming counter ion, wherein the ion active is capable of delivering a fabric treating benefit, a surface treating benefit, and/or an air treating benefit. The compositions are substantially free of added water and have a viscosity less than about 5000 mPa·s at room temperature. The compositions are easily diluted with water and/or organic solvent, without formation a gel phase during the dilution process. Various products, especially a unit dose product, made with such compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Glenn Jordan, Stacie Hecht, Kenneth Price, Patricia Berger, Yousef Aouad, Jean Wevers, Dennis Beckholt, Frank Denome, Kevin Goodall, Jose Vega, Michael Showell, Kenneth Seddon, Harambage Gunaratne
  • Publication number: 20060079430
    Abstract: Methods for treating glassware surfaces, for example dishes and glasses, using corrosion protection agents, especially corrosion protection agents comprising zinc-containing materials. Methods using corrosion protection agents that form a part of a treatment system and/or are incorporated in a composition of matter are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Patricia Berger, Brian Song, James Schwartz, Robert Corkery
  • Publication number: 20060030506
    Abstract: Complete-cycle methods are provided for protecting glassware from corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances using a through-the-wash detergent composition, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials, in combination with a rinse aid composition, especially rinse aid compositions comprising at least one water-soluble metal salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Brian Song, Paul Drzewiecki, Patricia Berger, James Schwartz, Robert Corkery
  • Publication number: 20050164898
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hand shishwashing compositions comprising polymeric suds volume and suds duration enhancers. These polymeric materials provide enhanced suds volume and suds duration during hand dishwashing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Chandrika Kasturi, Michael Schafer, Mark Sivik, Bernard Kluesener, William Scheper, Patricia Berger, Jean-Francois Bodet
  • Publication number: 20050153868
    Abstract: Corrosion protection agents for treating glassware surfaces, for example dishes and glasses, especially corrosion protection agents comprising zinc-containing materials are provided. Treatment systems and composition of matter, which incorporate these corrosion protection agents, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patricia Berger, Brian Song, James Schwartz, Robert Corkery
  • Publication number: 20050137106
    Abstract: Through-the-wash automatic dishwashing detergent compositions, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials, are provided for protecting glassware from surface corrosion during automatic dishwashing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Brian Song, Patricia Berger, James Robert Schwartz, Robert Corkery
  • Publication number: 20050119154
    Abstract: Methods for protecting glassware from surface corrosion during automatic dishwashing using through-the-wash automatic dishwashing detergent compositions, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Brian Song, Patricia Berger, James Schwartz, Robert Corkery