Patents by Inventor Ronald D. Morgan

Ronald D. Morgan 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).

  • Detergent having improved color retention properties
    Patent number: 6162780
    Abstract: A carbonate-based detergent having improved properties is provided. Preferably, a base detergent includes an alkali metal carbonate builder, an anionic surfactant, an inert diluent, a copolymer, and a chlorine scavenger. The base detergent is mixed with an agglomerate including nonionic surfactants and a builder such as an alkali metal carbonate. The detergent has improved color retention properties. A method of preparing the improved detergent composition is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Terrell L. Partee, Charles Varker, Elaine T. Morse, Ronald D. Morgan
  • Detergent having improved color retention properties
    Patent number: 5962389
    Abstract: A carbonate-based detergent having improved properties is provided. Preferably, a base detergent includes an alkali metal carbonate builder, an anionic surfactant, an inert diluent, a copolymer, and a chlorine scavenger. The base detergent may be mixed with an agglomerate including nonionic surfactants and a builder such as an alkali metal carbonate. The detergent has improved color retention properties. A method of preparing the improved detergent composition is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Terrell L. Partee, Charles Varker, Elaine T. Morse, Ronald D. Morgan
  • Granular laundry compositions having improved solubility
    Patent number: 5300250
    Abstract: Granular laundry detergent, bleach or additive compositions containing admixed sodium carbonate and low levels of admixed hydrophobic amorphous silicate material to improve solubility. The compositions preferably contain aluminosilicate detergent builders and preferably are free of phosphate builders. Also disclosed are processes for improving solubility of such granular laundry compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ronald D. Morgan, Gary R. Cutter