Patents by Inventor Shumanta Mitra

Shumanta Mitra 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).

  • Publication number: 20220249342
    Abstract: A cosmetic cleansing composition includes a cosmetic carrier system, and a cleansing coagulant system that includes at least one of each of an oil and a viscosity modifier, the viscosity modifier selected from synthetic (including petrochemical based) and natural polymers. The coagulant system can congeal and form a viscoelastic fluid to bind and remove sebum, makeup, dirt, pollution, dead skin and other unwanted material from skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Shumanta MITRA, Ryuji HARA
  • Patent number: 6995128
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved, reduced streaking/filming dilute cleaning formulation which is to be used in a no-rinse cleaning application, preferably either by a dosing dispenser or in a combined cleaning tool which contains a cleaning head, a handle, a reservoir of the cleaning formulation mounted to said handle and a means for dispensing the cleaning formulation in a suitable direction relative to the cleaning head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: The Clorox Co.
    Inventors: Shumanta Mitra, Scott T. Haubrich, Boli Zhou
  • Patent number: 6986619
    Abstract: A method for cleaning a surface using a tool with both a cleaning head and a cleaning fluid reservoir housing coupled to an elongated handle, the method comprising the following steps: attaching a cleaning pad to the cleaning head; inserting a replaceable cleaning fluid reservoir into the housing; fluidically coupling the cleaning fluid reservoir to the cleaning head; dispensing controlled amounts of cleaning fluid from the reservoir onto a surface; and distributing the cleaning fluid evenly over the surface with the cleaning pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Hall, James E. Rader, Boli Zhou, Karen S. Hefter, David J. Sayler, Eric Y. Park, Robert W. Flagler, Scott T. Haubrich, Shumanta Mitra, Richard Porticos, Douglas J. Minkler, Sharon Olsen
  • Patent number: 6986618
    Abstract: An advanced cleaning system having a handle portion with a proximal end and a distal end, a cleaning head portion, the cleaning head portion adapted for use with a removable cleaning pad, and a cleaning fluid reservoir fluidically coupled to the cleaning head portion such that cleaning fluid is controllably allowed to flow via gravity onto the surface to be cleaned adjacent the cleaning head portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Hall, James E. Rader, Boli Zhou, Karen S. Hefter, David J. Sayler, Eric Y. Park, Robert W. Flagler, Scott T. Haubrich, Shumanta Mitra, Richard Porticos
  • Patent number: 6976802
    Abstract: An advanced cleaning system having a handle portion with a proximal end and a distal end, a cleaning head portion, the cleaning head portion adapted for use with a removable cleaning pad, and a cleaning fluid reservoir fluidically coupled to the cleaning head portion such that cleaning fluid is controllably allowed to flow via gravity onto the surface to be cleaned adjacent the cleaning head portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Hall, Douglas J. Minkler, Danielle J. Couts, Katie K. Chow, Shumanta Mitra
  • Patent number: 6893180
    Abstract: A method for cleaning a surface using a tool with both a cleaning head and a cleaning fluid reservoir housing coupled to an elongated handle, the method comprising the following steps: attaching a cleaning pad to the cleaning head; inserting a replaceable cleaning fluid reservoir into the housing; fluidically coupling the cleaning fluid reservoir to the cleaning head; dispensing controlled amounts of cleaning fluid from the reservoir onto a surface; and distributing the cleaning fluid evenly over the surface with the cleaning pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Hall, James E. Rader, Boli Zhou, Karen S. Hefter, David J. Sayler, Eric Y. Park, Robert W. Flagler, Scott T. Haubrich, Shumanta Mitra, Richard Porticos, Douglas J. Minkler, Sharon Olsen
  • Publication number: 20040253041
    Abstract: An advanced cleaning system having a handle portion with a proximal end and a distal end, a cleaning head portion, the cleaning head portion adapted for use with a removable cleaning pad, and a cleaning fluid reservoir fluidically coupled to the cleaning head portion such that cleaning fluid is controllably allowed to flow via gravity onto the surface to be cleaned adjacent the cleaning head portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Hall, James E. Rader, Boli Zhou, Karen S. Hefter, David J. Sayler, Eric Y. Park, Robert W. Flagler, Scott T. Haubrich, Shumanta Mitra, Richard Porticos
  • Publication number: 20040216771
    Abstract: A method for cleaning a surface using a tool with both a cleaning head and a cleaning fluid reservoir housing coupled to an elongated handle, the method comprising the following steps: attaching a cleaning pad to the cleaning head; inserting a replaceable cleaning fluid reservoir into the housing; fluidically coupling the cleaning fluid reservoir to the cleaning head; dispensing controlled amounts of cleaning fluid from the reservoir onto a surface; and distributing the cleaning fluid evenly over the surface with the cleaning pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Hall, James E. Rader, Boli Zhou, Karen S. Hefter, David J. Sayler, Eric Y. Park, Robert W. Flagler, Scott T. Haubrich, Shumanta Mitra, Richard Porticos, Douglas J. Minkler, Sharon Olsen
  • Publication number: 20040076463
    Abstract: An advanced cleaning system having a handle portion with a proximal end and a distal end, a cleaning head portion, the cleaning head portion adapted for use with a removable cleaning pad, and a cleaning fluid reservoir fluidically coupled to the cleaning head portion such that cleaning fluid is controllably allowed to flow via gravity onto the surface to be cleaned adjacent the cleaning head portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Hall, Douglas J. Minkler, Danielle J. Coutts, Katie K. Chow, Shumanta Mitra
  • Publication number: 20040022575
    Abstract: A method for cleaning a surface using a tool with both a cleaning head and a cleaning fluid reservoir housing coupled to an elongated handle, the method comprising the following steps: attaching a cleaning pad to the cleaning head; inserting a replaceable cleaning fluid reservoir into the housing; fluidically coupling the cleaning fluid reservoir to the cleaning head; dispensing controlled amounts of cleaning fluid from the reservoir onto a surface; and distributing the cleaning fluid evenly over the surface with the cleaning pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Hall, James E. Rader, Boli Zhou, Karen S. Hefter, David J. Sayler, Eric Y. Park, Robert W. Flagler, Scott T. Haubrich, Shumanta Mitra, Richard Porticos
  • Publication number: 20030180083
    Abstract: A cleaning pad for use on a cleaning system in which cleaning fluid or other liquid is dispensed onto a surface in front of a cleaning head portion, the cleaning pad comprising a central absorbent and scrubbing portion, a back edge portion for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the cleaning head portion, and a front edge portion for removably attaching the cleaning pad to the cleaning head portion, the front edge portion having a notch thereon, thereby allowing attachment of the cleaning pad to the cleaning head portion such that cleaning or other fluid can be dispensed from the cleaning head portion onto a surface in front of the cleaning head portion without interference by the cleaning pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. Hall, James E. Rader, Boli Zhou, Karen S. Hefter, David J. Sayler, Eric Y. Park, Robert W. Flagler, Scott T. Haubrich, Shumanta MItra, Richard Porticos, Gene Park
  • Publication number: 20020151448
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved, reduced streaking/filming dilute cleaning formulation which is to be used in a no-rinse cleaning application, preferably either by a dosing dispenser or in a combined cleaning tool which contains a cleaning head, a handle, a reservoir of the cleaning formulation mounted to said handle and a means for dispensing the cleaning formulation in a suitable direction relative to the cleaning head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Shumanta Mitra, Scott T. Haubrich, Boli Zhou
  • Patent number: D501590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Hall, Douglas J. Minkler, Danielle J. Coutts, Katie K. Chow, Shumanta Mitra