Patents by Inventor Stacy A. Mundschau
Stacy A. Mundschau 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).
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Patent number: 11872301Abstract: Wetting compositions can include water and a silicone-based softening agent. The softening agent can include a structure of: G1 can be —CH2CH2CH2—(CaH2aO)b—H. G2 can be —CH2CH2CH2—OCH2—CH(OH)—CH2—R1. R1 can be selected from the group consisting of: —NH—(CH2)n—NH2, —NH—(CH2)n—NH—(CH2)m—NH2, N-piperidine, and N-3,3,5,5-tetramethyl-piperidine.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventors: Corey T. Cunningham, Jeffery R. Seidling, Stacy A. Mundschau, Paige N. Hollmaier, Amy L. Vanden Heuvel, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220280413Abstract: Wetting compositions can include water and a silicone-based softening agent. The softening agent can include a structure of: G1 can be —CH2CH2CH2—(CaH2aO)b—H. G2 can be —CH2CH2CH2—OCH2—CH(OH)—CH2—R1. R1 can be selected from the group consisting of: —NH—(CH2)n—NH2, —NH—(CH2)n—NH—(CH2)m—NH2, N-piperidine, and N-3,3,5,5-tetramethyl-piperidine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Corey T. Cunningham, Jeffery R. Seidling, Stacy A. Mundschau, Paige N. Hollmaier, Amy L. Vanden Heuvel, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220259527Abstract: A composition for increasing the adherence of RNA viruses can include a liquid carrier, an adherent agent, and a humectant. The adherent agent can be water soluble or dispersible polyester, Methylcellulose, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, and combinations thereof. The composition can be non-antimicrobial. A method for removing RNA viruses from a surface can include providing a composition for increasing the adherence of RNA viruses, applying the composition to the surface, and removing at least some of the composition from the surface to remove RNA viruses from the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, Stacy A. Mundschau, David W. Koenig, Scott W. Wenzel
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Publication number: 20220010240Abstract: Methods of inhibiting microbes from attaching to a surface and anti-adherent compositions are disclosed. One method can include providing an anti-adherent composition that includes an anti-adherent agent configured to inhibit microbes from attaching to the surface. The anti-adherent agent can be: Acrylates Copolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin crosspolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkylmethacrylate Copolymer, Octocrylene, Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer, Polyquaternium-101, or any combinations thereof. The method can include applying the composition to the surface and allowing at least some of the composition to remain on the surface such that the anti-adherent agent inhibits microbes from attaching to the surface. The anti-adherent composition can include a humectant and can be non-antimicrobial.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, Stacy A. Mundschau, David W. Koenig, Scott W. Wenzel
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Patent number: 11168287Abstract: Methods of inhibiting microbes from attaching to a surface and anti-adherent compositions are disclosed. One method can include providing an anti-adherent composition that includes an anti-adherent agent configured to inhibit microbes from attaching to the surface. The anti-adherent agent can be: Acrylates Copolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin crosspolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkylmethacrylate Copolymer, Octocrylene, Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer, Polyquaternium-101, or any combinations thereof. The method can include applying the composition to the surface and allowing at least some of the composition to remain on the surface such that the anti-adherent agent inhibits microbes from attaching to the surface. The anti-adherent composition can include a humectant and can be non-antimicrobial.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, Stacy A. Mundschau, David W. Koenig, Scott W. Wenzel
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Publication number: 20210207067Abstract: A composition for increasing the adherence of RNA viruses can include a liquid carrier, an adherent agent, and a humectant. The adherent agent can be water soluble or dispersible polyester, Methylcellulose, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, and combinations thereof. The composition can be non-antimicrobial. A method for removing RNA viruses from a surface can include providing a composition for increasing the adherence of RNA viruses, applying the composition to the surface, and removing at least some of the composition from the surface to remove RNA viruses from the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, Stacy A. Mundschau, David W. Koenig, Scott W. Wenzel
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Publication number: 20210189167Abstract: A composition for inhibiting the attachment of DNA viruses to a surface can include a liquid carrier, an anti-adherent agent, and a humectant. The anti-adherent agent can include C12-16 Alkyl PEG-2 Hydroxypropyl Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose. A method for inhibiting the adherence of DNA viruses to a surface can include providing a composition that includes an anti-adherent agent including C12-16 Alkyl PEG-2 Hydroxypropyl Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose. The method can also include applying the composition to the surface to inhibit the adherence of DNA viruses to the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, Stacy A. Mundschau, David W. Koenig, Scott W. Wenzel
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Publication number: 20200354591Abstract: Compositions for inhibiting the attachment of microbes to surfaces are disclosed. The compositions include a carrier and an effective amount of an anti-adherent agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, Vinod Chaudhary, David W. Koenig, Divesh Bhatt, Amy L. Vanden Heuvel, Scott W. Wenzel, Paige N. Anunson, Stacy A. Mundschau
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Patent number: 10406081Abstract: Multi-functional base emulsions that can be used to form a variety of cosmetic compositions are disclosed. In one aspect, a cosmetic emulsion can include a water phase including about 10% to about 67.5% water by total weight of the cosmetic emulsion. The cosmetic emulsion can also include an oil phase that includes (a) stearalkonium hectorite, and (b) a silicone alkyl polyether selected from the group consisting of: PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/15 dimethicone, and Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stacy A. Mundschau, YoenJung Lee, Scott W. Wenzel, Jeffery R. Seidling
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Publication number: 20190177667Abstract: Methods of inhibiting microbes from attaching to a surface and anti-adherent compositions are disclosed. One method can include providing an anti-adherent composition that includes an anti-adherent agent configured to inhibit microbes from attaching to the surface. The anti-adherent agent can be: Acrylates Copolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin crosspolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkylmethacrylate Copolymer, Octocrylene, Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer, Polyquaternium-101, or any combinations thereof. The method can include applying the composition to the surface and allowing at least some of the composition to remain on the surface such that the anti-adherent agent inhibits microbes from attaching to the surface. The anti-adherent composition can include a humectant and can be non-antimicrobial.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, Stacy A. Mundschau, David W. Koenig, Scott W. Wenzel
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Patent number: 10292916Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to alcohol-based anti-adherent compositions that do not adhere to or attract Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria once it is applied to a surface and dried. The composition may include as anti-adherent agents, hydrophilic film-formers such as cellulosics, gums, acrylates, nonionic polymers, and anionic polymers. Examples of anti-adherent agents include Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Cellulose gum, Acacia Senegal Gum; Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Methylcellulose, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer; Acrylates Copolymer, and any combination thereof. The anti-adherent may be applied to surfaces using a vehicle such as a wipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Vinod Chaudhary, Scott W. Wenzel, Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, David W. Koenig, Amy L. Vanden Heuvel, Divesh Bhatt, Paige N. Hollmaier (Anunson), Stacy A. Mundschau
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Patent number: 10238107Abstract: Compositions for inhibiting the attachment of microbes to a biotic or abiotic surface are disclosed. The compositions include a carrier and an effective amount of an anti-adherent agent.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Vinod Chaudhary, Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, David W. Koenig, Divesh Bhatt, Amy L. Vanden Heuvel, Scott W. Wenzel, Stacy A. Mundschau
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Publication number: 20190015312Abstract: A cosmetic formulation can include a salt based cosmetic astringent and an active peptide. The salt based cosmetic astringent can form at least about 0.1% by total weight of the cosmetic formulation. The active peptide can include at least one of (i) a dipeptide including Arginine and Tyrosine and (ii) an oligopeptide with at least four amino acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: YoenJung Lee, Scott W. Wenzel, Stacy A. Mundschau
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Publication number: 20190015308Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to alcohol-based anti-adherent compositions that do not adhere to or attract Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria once it is applied to a surface and dried. The composition may include as anti-adherent agents, hydrophilic film-formers such as cellulosics, gums, acrylates, nonionic polymers, and anionic polymers. Examples of anti-adherent agents include Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Cellulose gum, Acacia Senegal Gum; Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Methylcellulose, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer; Acrylates Copolymer, and any combination thereof. The anti-adherent may be applied to surfaces using a vehicle such as a wipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Vinod Chaudhary, Scott W. Wenzel, Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, David W. Koenig, Amy L. Vanden Heuvel, Divesh Bhatt, Paige N. Hollmaier (Anunson), Stacy A. Mundschau
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Patent number: 10111824Abstract: Cosmetic emulsions are disclosed that can remain stable even with relatively high salt based cosmetic astringent content. In one aspect, an emulsion can include a water phase including water and a rheology modifier including Microcrystalline Cellulose and Cellulose Gum. The emulsion can also include an oil phase comprising Steareth-2 and Glyceryl Stearate and an emulsifier selected from the group consisting of: Steareth-20, Steareth-21, and combinations thereof. The emulsion can include a salt based cosmetic astringent providing at least about 1.0% of the emulsion by weight.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: YoenJung Lee, Stacy A. Mundschau, Scott W. Wenzel, Jeffery R. Seidling
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Patent number: 10028899Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to alcohol-based anti-adherent compositions that do not adhere to or attract Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria once it is applied to a surface and dried. The composition may include as anti-adherent agents, hydrophilic film-formers such as cellulosics, gums, acrylates, nonionic polymers, and anionic polymers. Examples of anti-adherent agents include Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Cellulose gum, Acacia Senegal Gum; Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, VP/Dimethyl-aminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Methylcellulose, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer; Acrylates Copolymer, and any combination thereof. The anti-adherent may be applied to surfaces using a vehicle such as a wipe.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Vinod Chaudhary, Scott W. Wenzel, Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, David W. Koenig, Amy L. Vanden Heuvel, Divesh Bhatt, Paige N. Anunson, Stacy A. Mundschau
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Patent number: 9969885Abstract: Compositions for inhibiting the attachment of microbes to a biotic or abiotic surface are disclosed. The compositions include a carrier and an effective amount of an anti-adherent agent. The anti-adherent agents include Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyquaternium-22, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Polyquaternium-7, Acrylates/Aminoacrylates/C10-30 Alkyl PEG-20 Itaconate Copolymer and combinations thereof. Various delivery vehicles, such as wipes, may be used to deliver the composition to surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kathleen C. Engelbrecht, Amy L. Vanden Heuvel, David W. Koenig, Divesh Bhatt, Vinod Chaudhary, Scott W. Wenzel, Stacy A. Mundschau
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Patent number: 9949477Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions having durable antimicrobial activity. The compositions include a carbonate/bicarbonate salt of a quaternary ammonium cation, an organic acid, hydrogen peroxide and a polymer. The polymer is selected from cationic amine polymer-epichlorohydrin adduct, cationic amine polymer-epichlorohydrin resin, poly(methacrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium) chloride, poly(bis(2-chloroethyl)ether-alt-1,3-bis(dimethylamino)propyl)urea, poly(diallyldimethylammonium) chloride, poly(t-butyl acrylate co-ethyl acrylate co-methacrylic acid), polyethylene oxide, polyquaternium-16, polyquaternium-22, polyquaternium-67 and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Corey T. Cunningham, Rebecca Ann Vongsa, Stacy A. Mundschau, David W. Koenig, Douglas R. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20170367961Abstract: Cosmetic emulsions are disclosed that can remain stable even with relatively high salt based cosmetic astringent content. In one aspect, an emulsion can include a water phase including water and a rheology modifier including Microcrystalline Cellulose and Cellulose Gum. The emulsion can also include an oil phase comprising Steareth-2 and Glyceryl Stearate and an emulsifier selected from the group consisting of: Steareth-20, Steareth-21, and combinations thereof. The emulsion can include a salt based cosmetic astringent providing at least about 1.0% of the emulsion by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: YoenJung Lee, Stacy A. Mundschau, Scott W. Wenzel, Jeffery R. Seidling
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Publication number: 20170360659Abstract: Multi-functional base emulsions that can be used to form a variety of cosmetic compositions are disclosed. In one aspect, a cosmetic emulsion can include a water phase including about 10% to about 67.5% water by total weight of the cosmetic emulsion. The cosmetic emulsion can also include an oil phase that includes (a) stearalkonium hectorite, and (b) a silicone alkyl polyether selected from the group consisting of: PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/15 dimethicone, and Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Stacy A. Mundschau, YoenJung Lee, Scott W. Wenzel, Jeffery R. Seidling