Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Murphy

Stephen A. Murphy 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: 6630437
    Abstract: A translucent or transparent aqueous heavy duty liquid in a clear bottle comprising colorant dye and fluorescent dye and/or UV absorber to protect said colorant dye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA , division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Kristina Marie Neuser, Myongsuk Bae-Lee, Feng-Lung Gordon Hsu, Daniel Joseph Kuzmenka, Barbara Bory
  • Publication number: 20030186832
    Abstract: Isotropic liquid detergents containing a soil release co-polymer and an anti-redeposition enhancer, the latter selected from vinyl pyrrolidone polymer or vinyl pyridine nitrous oxide polymer. The use of soil release co-polymer and the enhancer together leads to a synergistic improvement in soil anti-redeposition. Preferred compositions are colored isotropic compositions packaged in a transparent container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Tamara Padron, David A. Binder, Nancy C. Diaz, Francoise F. Meyer, Dennis Stephen Murphy
  • Patent number: 6623530
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry-cleaning solvent and method for dry-cleaning. The dry-cleaning solvent and method employ a linear silicon comprising oligomer that unexpectedly results in excellent cleaning properties in the absence of any known environmental or health risks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Stephen Murphy
  • Patent number: 6624131
    Abstract: A laundry detergent composition and method of laundering clothes is disclosed which relates to the inclusion of one or more wrinkle reducing ingredients in a laundry detergent product. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step and, therefore, reduces the need for further wrinkle reducing steps when the items are taken from the dryer or after hang drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski
  • Patent number: 6618876
    Abstract: A bed headboard assembly that is entirely independent of support associated with any other part of a bed structure such as the mattress, spring or bed frame, embodies a generally soft, panel-like member having length and width dimensions that are substantially greater than its thickness. A fabric container encloses the panel and has an access opening for inserting and removing the panel. The access opening can be dosed with a zipper or hook-and-loop closure device. A rigid support member is coupled to the panel member parallel to one edge, so that the panel can be suspended from the support when said support is hung on a wall next to a bed. Decorative patterns on the outer surface of the fabric container and pocket recesses in either the fabric or the panel or both, enhance the functions of the headboard for visual appeal and for the convenience of a user of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventors: Stephen Murphy, William R. Grose
  • Publication number: 20030158067
    Abstract: The present application relates to a product for use in a conventional home clothes dryer that delivers one or more desirable benefits to clothing in need of freshening. The product is particularly suited for delivering the benefits to relatively dry clothing and can be added directly to the dryer without the need for a bag to contain the product and clothing during the dryer cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA.
    Inventors: Filomena Augusta Gomes, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Karla Jean Cicciari, Harry Hamilton Haubert, Carol Caldwell Bishop, Sherryl Ilana Zucker
  • Patent number: 6605580
    Abstract: A bleaching composition is provided comprising a) a bleach-effective amount of an inorganic bleaching agent; b) a bleach-compatible solvent c) 0 to 10 wt % of a surfactant; d) less than 10 wt % of a modifier; and e) an effective dry cleaning amount of densified carbon dioxide, said composition being essentially free of organic peracid or precursor thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Johannes Bijl, Ronald Hage, Jan Kevelam, Jean Hypolites Koek, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Irene Erica Smit, Johannes Jacob Verhagen, Pieter van der Vlist
  • Publication number: 20030135928
    Abstract: A bed headboard assembly that is entirely independent of support associated with any other part of a bed structure such as the mattress, spring or bed frame, embodies a generally soft, panel-like member having length and width dimensions that are substantially greater than its thickness. A fabric container encloses the panel and has an access opening for inserting and removing the panel. The access opening can be closed with a zipper or hook-and-loop closure device. A rigid support member is coupled to the panel member parallel to one edge, so that the panel can be suspended from the support when said support is hung on a wall next to a bed. Decorative patterns on the outer surface of the fabric container and pocket recesses in either the fabric or the panel or both, enhance the functions of the headboard for visual appeal and for the convenience of a user of the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Stephen Murphy, William R. Grose
  • Publication number: 20030139309
    Abstract: A fabric care composition comprises a solid carrier and an anti-wrinkle agent. The composition may be used to provide fabrics with softness and/or anti-wrinkle and/or other fabric benefits in laundering processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: John Brockett, Deborah Marie Coccaro, Michel Gilbert Delroisse, Karen Jane Ellson, Nancy Ann Falk, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski, Stephane Ugazio, Antje Minke Wierenga
  • Patent number: 6582476
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to durable wrinkle reduction products that have improved softness. In a preferred embodiment, silicone containing compounds are incorporated into the cross-linked matrix of cellulosic fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: David Alan Binder, Dennis Stephen Murphy
  • Publication number: 20030109400
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a care booster composition effective for reducing wrinkles in a fabric being washed. The care booster composition enhances the performance of laundry detergents and fabric conditioners and may be used in processes for cleaning cloths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski
  • Publication number: 20030109396
    Abstract: A laundry detergent composition and method of laundering clothes is disclosed which relates to the inclusion of one or more wrinkle reducing ingredients in a laundry detergent product. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step and, therefore, reduces the need for further wrinkle reducing steps when the items are taken from the dryer or after hang drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski
  • Publication number: 20030092588
    Abstract: The present application relates to the inclusion of one or more wrinkle reducing ingredients in a laundry detergent product. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step and, therefore, reduces the need for further wrinkle reducing steps when the items are taken from the dryer or after hang drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis Stephen Murphy
  • Patent number: 6562774
    Abstract: A bleaching composition is provided comprising a) a bleach-effective amount of a low-active oxygen bleaching agent; b) a bleach-compatible solvent c) 0 to 10 wt % of a surfactant; d) less than 10 wt % of a modifier; and e) an effective dry cleaning amount of densified carbon dioxide, said composition being essentially free of carbon dioxide soluble organic peracid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Case USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Johannes Bijl, Ronald Hage, Jan Kevelam, Jean Hypolites Koek, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Irene Erica Smit, Johannes Jacob Verhagen, Pieter Van Der Vlist
  • Patent number: 6548466
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a surfactant comprising a heterocyclic group that results in superior cleaning in a dry cleaning system. The surfactant can have one or more heteroatom and can result in reverse micelle formation in a densified gas like densified carbon dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Robert Joseph Ahart
  • Publication number: 20030060386
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a surfactant comprising a heterocyclic group that results in superior cleaning in a dry cleaning system. The surfactant can have one or more heteroatom and can result in reverse micelle formation in a densified gas like densified carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Robert Joseph Ahart
  • Patent number: 6514294
    Abstract: A dry cleaning system and process for improving the characteristics of fabrics is disclosed. The system and process utilize an additive having a silicon atom, and the additive does not enhance the cleaning process but does impart a lubricious soft hand on the fabrics after cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care, USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Stephen Murphy
  • Patent number: 6500793
    Abstract: The present application relates to the inclusion of one or more wrinkle reducing ingredients in a laundry detergent product. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step and, therefore, reduces the need for further wrinkle reducing steps when the items are taken from the dryer or after hang drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Stephen Murphy
  • Publication number: 20020193276
    Abstract: The present application relates to the inclusion of one or more wrinkle reducing ingredients in a laundry detergent product. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step and, therefore, reduces the need for further wrinkle reducing steps when the items are taken from the dryer or after hang drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco., Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Daniel Fox
  • Patent number: 6495502
    Abstract: A bleaching composition is provided for effective bleaching with a bleach catalyst at low temperatures. The bleaching composition comprises of a) from 0.05 microM to 50 mM of an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal; b) a source of active oxygen corresponding to 0.05 to 100 mM of active oxygen; and c) an effective amount of liquid carbon dioxide, preferably held at 25° C. or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Johannes Bijl, Ronald Hage, Jan Kevelam, Jean Hypolites Koek, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Irene Erica Smit, Johannes J. Verhagen, Pieter van der Vlist