Patents by Inventor Susan J. Shields

Susan J. Shields 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).

  • Opaque liquid hand soap
    Patent number: 4617148
    Abstract: Disclosed is an opaque liquid composition suitable for use as a soap, primarily a liquid hand soap, which is thickened with a water-soluble polymer, such as, hydroxyethyl cellulose or hydroxypropyl guar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventor: Susan J. Shields
  • Denture adhesive composition
    Patent number: 4465517
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved denture adhesive compositions comprising a hydroxypropyl guar having a M.S. of greater than 0.4, or a hydroxypropyl guar having a M.S. of 0.4 or less and an alkali metal salt of carboxymethyl cellulose having a D.S. of at least 0.3, in a petrolatum base. Optionally, the compositions can include a hydrophobically modified alkyl or hydroxyalkyl cellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1984
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventor: Susan J. Shields