Patents by Inventor Regina Hourigan

Regina Hourigan 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: 9832994
    Abstract: An antibacterial composition comprising thymol and totarol. This combination provides synergistic effect against gram negative and gram positive bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Regina Hourigan, Rehana Gafur, Jairajh Mattai, James Masters, Laurence Du-Thumm, Shira Pilch
  • Patent number: 9750667
    Abstract: A cleansing bar comprising at least one member chosen from clay and talc, wherein a total amount of clay and talc is present in an amount that is greater than any other material in the cleansing bar, at least one cleanser chosen from soap and surfactant, and a binder present in an amount to structure the cleansing bar into a bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Steve Misner, Long Pan, Diana Scala, Regina Hourigan, Ravi Subramanyam, Dennis Fletcher, Patricia Hall-Puzio, Shamim Ansari, Derek Le
  • Patent number: 9414587
    Abstract: A composition comprising a solubilized magnolol analog comprising at least one magnolol analog chosen from propyl magnolol, isopropyl magnolol, butyl magnolol, and isobutyl magnolol and a sorbitan ester. These solubilized analogs are useful in personal care, oral care, and home care compositions to provide anti-bacterial activity and reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators. If isopropyl is selected, then the sorbitan ester is at least one of polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate, and a proviso that if isobutyl magnolol is selected, then the sorbitan ester is poloxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Cologne-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Regina Hourigan, Jeffrey Mastrull, Jairajh Mattai, James Masters
  • Patent number: 9155693
    Abstract: A composition comprising a solubilized magnolol analog comprising at least one magnolol analog chosen from propyl magnolol, isopropyl magnolol, butyl magnolol, and isobutyl magnolol, and PPG-1-PEG-9 lauryl glycol ether. These solubilized analogs are useful in personal care, oral care, and home care compositions to provide anti-bacterial activity and reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Regina Hourigan, Jeffrey Mastrull, Jairajh Mattai, James Masters
  • Patent number: 9006163
    Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising a cleansing effective amount of surfactant and polyurethane-34. The polyurethane-34 can deposit on skin during cleansing and form a barrier that reduces bacterial attachment to skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Regina Hourigan, Jairajh Mattai, James Masters
  • Publication number: 20140348761
    Abstract: A composition comprising a solubilized magnolol analog comprising at least one magnolol analog chosen from propyl magnolol, isopropyl magnolol, butyl magnolol, and isobutyl magnolol, and PPG-1-PEG-9 lauryl glycol ether. These solubilized analogs are useful in personal care, oral care, and home care compositions to provide anti-bacterial activity and reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Regina Hourigan, Jeffery Mastrull, Jairajh Mattai, James Masters
  • Publication number: 20140341818
    Abstract: A composition comprising a solubilized magnolol analog comprising at least one magnolol analog chosen from propyl magnolol, isopropyl magnolol, butyl magnolol, and isobutyl magnolol, and dimethyl isosorbide. These solubilized analogs are useful in personal care, oral care, and home care compositions to provide anti-bacterial activity and reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Regina Hourigan, Jeffrey Mastrull, Jairajh Mattai, James Masters
  • Publication number: 20140342968
    Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising a cleansing effective amount of surfactant and polyurethane-34. The polyurethane-34 can deposit on skin during cleansing and form a barrier that reduces bacterial attachment to skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Regina Hourigan, Jalrajh Mattai, James Masters
  • Publication number: 20140328772
    Abstract: A composition comprising a solubilized magnolol analog comprising at least one magnolol analog chosen from propyl magnolol, isopropyl magnolol, butyl magnolol, and isobutyl magnolol and a sorbitan ester. These solubilized analogs are useful in personal care, oral care, and home care compositions to provide anti -bacterial activity and reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators. If isopropyl is selected, then the sorbitan ester is at least one of polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate, and a proviso that if isobutyl magnolol is selected, then the sorbitan ester is poloxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Regina Hourigan, Jeffrey Mastrull, Jairajh Mattai, James Masters
  • Publication number: 20140314689
    Abstract: An antibacterial composition comprising thymol and totarol. This combination provides synergistic effect against gram negative and gram positive bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Regina Hourigan, Rehana Gafur, Jairajh Mattai, James Masters, Laurence Du-Thumm, Shira Pilch
  • Publication number: 20140213497
    Abstract: A cleansing bar comprising at least one member chosen from clay and talc, wherein a total amount of clay and talc is present in an amount that is greater than any other material in the cleansing bar, at least one cleanser chosen from soap and surfactant, and a binder present in an amount to structure the cleansing bar into a bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Steve Misner, Long Pan, Diana Scala, Regina Hourigan, Ravi Subramanyam, Dennis Fletcher, Patricia Hall-Puzio, Shamim Ansari, Derek Le
  • Patent number: 8729137
    Abstract: A cleansing bar comprising at least one member chosen from clay and talc, wherein a total amount of clay and talc is present in an amount that is greater than any other material in the cleansing bar, at least one cleanser chosen from soap and surfactant, and a binder present in an amount to structure the cleansing bar into a bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Steve Misner, Long Pan, Diana Scala, Regina Hourigan, Ravi Subramanyam, Dennis Fletcher, Patricia Hall-Puzio, Shamim Ansari, Derek Le
  • Publication number: 20120295987
    Abstract: A cleansing bar comprising at least one member chosen from clay and talc, wherein a total amount of clay and talc is present in an amount that is greater than any other material in the cleansing bar, at least one cleanser chosen from soap and surfactant, and a binder present in an amount to structure the cleansing bar into a bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Steve Misner, Long Pan, Diana Scala, Regina Hourigan, Ravi Subramanyam, Dennis Fletcher, Patricia Hall-Puzio, Shamim Ansari, Derek Le
  • Publication number: 20070196313
    Abstract: A composition comprising a cleanser base and a plurality of film pieces, wherein the composition has a moisture content of about 22% or less. Also, a method of making a composition, comprising the steps of combining pieces of film with a cleansing material to make a cleansing mixture, and forming the mixture into a product of desired shape and size. Also, A method of delivering an active material during cleansing, comprising cleansing with water and a composition, wherein the composition comprises a plurality of film pieces, said film pieces comprising an active material and a polymer selected from water-soluble polymers, water-dispersible polymers, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Diana Scala, Liem Vu, Thomas Boyd, Regina Hourigan, Sayed Ibrahim, Ariel Haskel
  • Publication number: 20070142257
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising a product base with at least one encapsulate dispersed throughout is disclosed. The at least one encapsulate contains a hydrophobic internal phase comprising a density-modifying agent such that the specific gravity of the solution is adjusted to provide for suspension and distribution of the at least one encapsulate throughout the product base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: Regina Hourigan
  • Patent number: 7045491
    Abstract: A non-clear (translucent to opaque) cleansing bar comprising: (a) from about 3 to about 40 weight % anionic soap; (b) from about 4 to about 40 weight % of at least one synthetic surfactant; (c) from 0.1 to about 10 weight % of a gelling agent from the group consisting of dibenzylidene sorbitol, dibenzylidene xylitol, dibenzylidene ribitol, and mixtures thereof; (d) from about 5 to about 60 weight % of a humectant provided that glycerin is a component of the humectant and is present in an amount of about 2 to about 10 weight %; and (e) water; wherein all amounts are in % by weight based on the weight of the entire composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Regina Hourigan
  • Publication number: 20050107273
    Abstract: A non-clear (translucent to opaque) cleansing bar comprising: (a) from about 3 to about 40 weight % anionic soap; (b) from about 4 to about 40 weight % of at least one synthetic surfactant; (c) from 0.1 to about 10 weight % of a gelling agent from the group consisting of dibenzylidene sorbitol, dibenzylidene xylitol, dibenzylidene ribitol, and mixtures thereof; (d) from about 5 to about 60 weight % of a humectant provided that glycerin is a component of the humectant and is present in an amount of about 2 to about 10 weight %; and (e) water; wherein all amounts are in % by weight based on the weight of the entire composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventor: Regina Hourigan