Patents by Inventor Philip A. Geis

Philip A. Geis 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).

  • Uncomplexed cyclodextrin solutions for odor control on inanimate surfaces
    Patent number: 5593670
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing composition, for use on inanimate surfaces. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin, from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition of low molecular weight polyols. Optionally, but preferably, an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial preservative, having a water-solubility of greater than about 0.3% and perfume. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Toan Trinh, Jerome P. Cappel, Philip A. Geis, Mark L. McCarty, David Pilosof, Susan S. Zwerdling, Helen B. Tordil
  • Composition for reducing malodor impression on inanimate surfaces
    Patent number: 5578563
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble alkali metal salt selected from the group consisting of carbonate salts, bicarbonate salts, and mixtures thereof, from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble cyclodextrin, and from about 0% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, of solubilizing aid. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and contains less than about 5%, by weight of the composition, of low molecular weight monohydric alcohol, and has a pH of from about 7.5 to about 10.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Toan Trinh, Jerome P. Cappel, Philip A. Geis, Mark L. McCarty, Susan S. Zwerdling
  • Fabric treating composition containing beta-cyclodextrin and essentially free of perfume
    Patent number: 5534165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing composition for use on inanimate surfaces. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5% of solubilized, uncomplexed cyclodextrin, preferably, an effective amount of a solubilized, water-soluble antimicrobial preservative having a water-solubility of greater than about 0.3%, preferably, from about 0% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble metallic salt, aqueous carrier and wherein said composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and wherein said composition is essentially free of perfume and has a pH of greater than about 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: David Pilosof, Jerome P. Cappel, Philip A. Geis, Mark Lee McCarty, Toan Trinh, Susan S. Zwerdling