Patents by Inventor Robert P. Micciche

Robert P. Micciche 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).

  • Stable, low-foaming, peroxide steam cleaning compositions and method of predicting foaming in steam cleaning compositions
    Patent number: 7718593
    Abstract: There is provided an aqueous low-foaming cleaning composition comprising peroxygen compound and a surfactant system, wherein the composition has a MR foam value of about less than 16. The composition is stable and suitable for use in a steam cleaning machine. There is also provided a method for predicting foam generation in steam cleaning compositions comprising the steps of mixing the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Micciche, Benjamin C. Ramirez, Jr., Anne Tashjian
  • Means for venting gas pressure buildup from a package
    Patent number: 6902170
    Abstract: The present invention is a gasket that is capable of venting gas from a positive pressure gas generating system in a package, such as a bottle or a container. In so doing, the gasket prevents the liquid contained within the package from leaking out. The gasket has a core that is impermeable to liquids, with a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A first outer layer is connected to the first side and a second outer layer is connected to the second side. The first outer layer and the second outer layer are made of a gas permeable membrane. Furthermore, the present invention provides a method of venting gas from the package. The method includes securing a closure fitting shaped to form a seal to an opening of a package. The seal contains a gasket of the present invention capable of venting gases while preventing liquid from leaking therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Micciche, David B. Richiger, Uma Tripathi
  • Non-foaming cleaning compositions and a method for their use
    Patent number: 6867174
    Abstract: The present invention provides stable, non-foaming cleaning compositions having a solvent system and a surfactant system. Preferably, one composition also has a propellant system enabling the composition to be delivered as a non-foaming aerosol spray. The compositions of the present invention may also have one or more enhancing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin C. Ramirez, Jr., Robert P. Micciche, Uma Tripathi
  • Means for venting gas pressure buildup from a package
    Publication number: 20040119248
    Abstract: The present invention is a gasket that is capable of venting gas from a positive pressure gas generating system in a package, such as a bottle or a container. In so doing, the gasket prevents the liquid contained within the package from leaking out. The gasket has a core that is impermeable to liquids, with a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A first outer layer is connected to the first side and a second outer layer is connected to the second side. The first outer layer and the second outer layer are made of a gas permeable membrane. Furthermore, the present invention provides a method of venting gas from the package. The method includes securing a closure fitting shaped to form a seal to an opening of a package. The seal contains a gasket of the present invention capable of venting gases while preventing liquid from leaking therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc
    Inventors: Robert P. Micciche, David B. Richiger, Uma Tripathi
  • Means for venting gas pressure buildup from a package
    Patent number: 6715772
    Abstract: A gasket that is capable of venting gas from a positive pressure gas generating system in a package, such as a bottle or a container. In so doing, the gasket prevents the liquid contained within the package from leaking out. The gasket has a core that is impermeable to liquids, with a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A first outer layer is connected to the first side and a second outer layer is connected to the second side. The first outer layer and the second outer layer are made of a gas permeable membrane. Furthermore, the gasket provides a method of venting gas from the package. The method includes securing a closure fitting shaped to form a seal to an opening of a package. The seal contains a gasket capable of venting gases while preventing liquid from leaking therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Micciche, David B. Richiger, Uma Tripathi
  • Non-foaming cleaning compositions and a method for their use
    Publication number: 20030073602
    Abstract: The present invention provides stable, non-foaming cleaning compositions having a solvent system and a surfactant system. Preferably, one composition also has a propellant system enabling the composition to be delivered as a non-foaming aerosol spray. The compositions of the present invention may also have one or more enhancing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin C. Ramirez, Robert P. Micciche, Uma Tripathi
  • Wipe for removing stains from fabrics and carpets
    Publication number: 20020174500
    Abstract: There is provided a cleaning wipe impregnated with a cleaning composition. The cleaning composition includes at least one surfactant, at least one preservative, and a carrier. In addition, the wipe cleaning composition may have at least one enhancing agent. The at least one enhancing agent includes a skin softening and conditioning agent, a pH control agent, a malodor reducing system, an alcohol, and a soil resist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: Playtex products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Micciche, Catherine Durden, Uma Tripathi, Anthony J. Mauro
  • Stable compositions for removing stains from fabrics and carpets
    Patent number: 6187738
    Abstract: There is provided an aqueous composition for cleaning fabrics and carpets and inhibiting the resoiling of fabric and carpets. The composition includes a peroxygen compound, a surfactant system, and a polymeric or copolymeric soil resist. The resulting compositions are particularly stable and non-turbid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Micciche, Ann Marie Lynch, Uma Tripathi, Carol Belansky
  • Stable compositions for removing stains from fabrics and carpets and inhibiting the resoiling of same
    Patent number: 6043209
    Abstract: There is provided an aqueous composition for cleaning fabrics and carpets and inhibiting the resoiling of fabric and carpets. The composition includes a water miscible organic solvent, a peroxygen compound, a surfactant, a polymeric or copolymeric soil resist, and a fluorinated hydrocarbon soil resist. The solvent is selected from isopropanol, propylene glycol methyl ether, dipropylene glycol methyl ether, or mixtures of two or more thereof. Compositions formed with these solvents and both soil resists are particularly stable and non-turbid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P Micciche, Ann Marie Lynch, Uma Tripathi