Patents by Inventor Paul Trokhan

Paul Trokhan 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: 11952725
    Abstract: Fibrous structures having a surface pattern of a continuous knuckle region and a plurality of discrete pillow regions such that the fibrous structures that retain sufficient Surface Void Volume as measured according to the Surface Void Volume Test Method described herein during use by consumers to provide consumer desirable cleaning performance after bowel movements without providing undesirable negative impacts to softness as measured according to the Emtec Test Method and/or the Plate Stiffness Test Method both described herein, methods for making same, and molding members used in such methods, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: William Ellis Bailey, Ward William Ostendorf, Anthony Paul Bankemper, Douglas Jay Barkey, J. Michael Bills, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Jeffrey Glen Sheehan
  • Patent number: 9244022
    Abstract: A mannequin may include a skin layer, an axis of rotation and a photon transmissive filler. The skin layer may include a contoured surface. The skin layer may have a thickness of less than about 10 mm. The contoured surface may be formed into a three-dimensional shape that substantially matches anatomy of a person or a statistical model representing a group of people. The axis of rotation may intersect the mannequin and may define a center for collection of X-ray images along a substantially circular path. The photon transmissive filler may be at least partially surrounded by the skin layer. The photon transmissive filler may have a an average specific gravity of less than about 0.5 g/cc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David John Maltbie, Richard Tweddell, III, Darren Paul Trokhan
  • Patent number: 8765170
    Abstract: Personal care compositions, especially those personal care compositions in the form of an article that is a porous, dissolvable solid structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Christopher Todd Morrissey, Lee Arnold Schechtman, Renee Danielle Bolden, Kathleen Mary Kaufman, Lisa Jo Bartz, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Darren Paul Trokhan, James Merle Heinrich
  • Publication number: 20130303419
    Abstract: A process that results in a flexible dissolvable porous solid article that can be used as a personal care composition or a fabric care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., Jason Donald McCarty, Raul Victorino Nunes, Mark William Hamersky, Elizabeth Anne Wilder, James Merle Heinrich, Darren Paul Trokhan, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Julie Masters Lubbers, Renee Danielle Bolden, Lee Arnold Schechtman
  • Patent number: 8466099
    Abstract: A process that results in a flexible dissolvable porous solid article that can be used as a personal care composition or a fabric care composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., John Philip Hecht, Jason Donald McCarty, Raul Victorino Nunes, Mark William Hamersky, Elizabeth Anne Wilder, James Merle Heinrich, Darren Paul Trokhan, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Julie Masters Lubbers, Renee Danielle Bolden, Lee Arnold Schechtman
  • Patent number: 8461091
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dissolvable article in the form of a porous dissolvable solid structure, comprising from about 10% to about 50% water soluble polymer; from about 1% to about 25% plasticizer; from about 23% to about 75% surfactant; wherein the surfactants comprise one or more surfactants from Group I, wherein Group I includes anionic surfactants, and one or more surfactants from Group II, wherein Group II includes a surfactant selected from the group consisting of amphoteric, zwitterionic and combinations thereof; wherein the ratio of Group I to Group II surfactants is from about 5:95 to about 30:70; and wherein the dissolvable article has a density of from about 0.05 g/cm3 to about 0.40 g/cm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., James Merle Heinrich, Kathleen Mary Kaufman, Darren Paul Trokhan, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Julie Masters Lubbers, Renee Danielle Bolden, Lee Arnold Schechtman
  • Patent number: 8440124
    Abstract: Single screw extruder for making a dryer bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Corey James Kenneally, Robb Richard Gardner, Fleumingue Jean-Mary, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Darren Paul Trokhan, Barry Michael Beagle, Scott Comstock, Kurt Goris Houk
  • Patent number: 8338359
    Abstract: Dryer bars having certain defined void volumes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Corey James Kenneally, Robb Richard Gardner, Fleumingue Jean-Mary, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Darren Paul Trokhan, Barry Michael Beagle, Scott Comstock, Kurt Goris Houk
  • Publication number: 20120321040
    Abstract: A mannequin may include a skin layer, an axis of rotation and a photon transmissive filler. The skin layer may include a contoured surface. The skin layer may have a thickness of less than about 10 mm. The contoured surface may be formed into a three-dimensional shape that substantially matches anatomy of a person or a statistical model representing a group of people. The axis of rotation may intersect the mannequin and may define a center for collection of X-ray images along a substantially circular path. The photon transmissive filler may be at least partially surrounded by the skin layer. The photon transmissive filler may have a an average specific gravity of less than about 0.5 g/cc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: David John Maltbie, Richard Tweddell, III, Darren Paul Trokhan
  • Publication number: 20110000068
    Abstract: Dryer bars having certain defined void volumes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Corey James Kenneally, Robb Richard Gardner, Fleumingue Jean-Mary, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Darren Paul Trokhan, Barry Michael Beagle, Scott Comstock, Kurt Goris Houk
  • Publication number: 20110001257
    Abstract: Single screw extruder for making a dryer bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Corey James Kenneally, Robb Richard Gardner, Fleumingue Jean-Mary, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Darren Paul Trokhan, Barry Michael Beagle, Scott Comstock, Kurt Goris Houk
  • Publication number: 20100298188
    Abstract: A process that results in a flexible dissolvable porous solid article that can be used as a personal care composition or a fabric care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., John Philip Hecht, Jason Donald McCarty, Raul Victorino Nunes, Mark William Hamersky, Elizabeth Anne Wilder, James Merle Heinrich, Darren Paul Trokhan, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Julie Masters Lubbers, Renee Danielle Bolden, Lee Arnold Schechtman
  • Publication number: 20100291165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions, especially those personal care compositions in the form of an article that is a porous, dissolvable solid structure. The article has a hydrophobic surface-resident coating that can provide enhanced deposition efficiency of hydrophobic actives contained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., James Merle Heinrich, Kathleen Mary Kaufman, Virginia Tzung-Hwei Hutchins, Zerlina Guzdar Dubois, Jianjun Justin Li, Kevin M.` Labitzke, Darren Paul Trokhan, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Lee Arnold Schechtman
  • Publication number: 20100286011
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dissolvable article in the form of a porous dissolvable solid structure, comprising from about 10% to about 50% water soluble polymer; from about 1% to about 25% plasticizer; from about 23% to about 75% surfactant; wherein said surfactants comprise one or more surfactants from Group I, wherein Group I includes anionic surfactants, and one or more surfactants from Group II, wherein Group II includes a surfactant selected from the group consisting of amphoteric, zwitterionic and combinations thereof; wherein the ratio of Group I to Group II surfactants is from about 5:95 to about 30:70; and wherein said dissolvable article has a density of from about 0.05 g/cm3 to about 0.40 g/cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., James Merle Heinrich, Kathleen Mary Kaufman, Darren Paul Trokhan, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Julie Masters Lubbers, Renee Danielle Bolden, Lee Arnold Schechtman
  • Publication number: 20090232873
    Abstract: Personal care compositions, especially those personal care compositions in the form of an article that is a porous, dissolvable solid structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., Christopher Todd Morrissey, Lee Arnold Schechtman, Renee Danielle Bolden, Kathleen Mary Kaufman, Lisa Jo Bartz, Thomas Edward Dufresne, Darren Paul Trokhan, James Merle Heinrich
  • Publication number: 20070232178
    Abstract: A method for forming a nonwoven fibrous structure comprising a plurality of synthetic fibers. The method employs a hydrophilizing agent. The synthetic fibers may associate with one or more hydrophilizing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Osman Polat, Dean Phan, Paul Trokhan, Alan Ullman
  • Publication number: 20070232180
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a nonwoven fibrous structure comprising a plurality of synthetic fibers. The synthetic fibers may be associated with one or more hydrophilizing agents. A process for making the nonwoven fibrous structure involves association of the synthetic fibers with one or more hydrophilizing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Osman Polat, Dean Phan, Paul Trokhan, Kemal Catalan, Alan Ullman
  • Publication number: 20070232179
    Abstract: A nonwoven fibrous structure comprises a plurality of synthetic fibers. The synthetic fibers may be associated with one or more hydrophilizing agents. A process for making the nonwoven fibrous structure involves association of the synthetic fibers with one or more hydrophilizing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Osman Polat, Dean Phan, Paul Trokhan, Alan Ullman
  • Publication number: 20070039704
    Abstract: Hydroxyl polymer fiber fibrous structures and processes for making same are provided. More particularly, hydroxyl polymer fiber fibrous structures comprising a non-naturally occurring hydroxyl polymer fiber wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a total pore volume of pores in the range of greater than 20 ?m to 500 ?m of greater than 3.75 mm3/mg of dry fibrous structure mass, and/or fibrous structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer fiber and a solid additive are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: David Cabell, David Loebker, Paul Trokhan
  • Publication number: 20060275347
    Abstract: Polymer structures and methods for making such polymer structures are provided. More particularly, polymer structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer are provided. Even more particularly, fibrous structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer, wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a CETM Factor of less than 20 and/or a CETM*L2 Factor of less than 950 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Linda Evers Smith, David Cabell, Larry Mackey, Gregory Gordon, Paul Trokhan, Tedi-Lea DeBruler