Patents by Inventor Thomas Allen DesMarais

Thomas Allen DesMarais 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).

  • Personal care compositions comprising shaped abrasive particles
    Patent number: 11160734
    Abstract: A personal care composition is disclosed comprising abrasive particles. The personal care composition may take a variety of forms such as a leave-on composition or an emulsion and/or may comprise one or more actives or agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Denis Alfred Gonzales, Martin Ian James, Geert Andre De Leersnyder, Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais, Paul Robert Tanner, Binwu Tao
  • Process for the production of high internal phase emulsion foams
    Patent number: 10752710
    Abstract: A method for polymerizing an open-cell foam including exposing an emulsion comprising a photoinitiator to an Ultraviolet light source, partially polymerizing the top surface of the emulsion, and moving the partially polymerized emulsion to a second polymerization stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH INTERNAL PHASE EMULSION FOAMS
    Publication number: 20190048111
    Abstract: A method for polymerizing an open-cell foam including exposing an emulsion comprising a photoinitiator to an Ultraviolet light source, partially polymerizing the top surface of the emulsion, and moving the partially polymerized emulsion to a second polymerization stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • Process for the production of high internal phase emulsion foams
    Patent number: 10131724
    Abstract: A method for polymerizing a High Internal Phase Emulsion foam including exposing a High Internal Phase Emulsion foam comprising a photoinitiator to an Ultraviolet light source, and partially polymerizing the top surface of the emulsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SHAPED ABRASIVE PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20170312190
    Abstract: A personal care composition is disclosed comprising abrasive particles. The personal care composition may take a variety of forms such as a leave-on composition or an emulsion and/or may comprise one or more actives or agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Denis Alfred Gonazales, Martin Ian James, Geert Andre Deeleersnyder, Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais, Paul Robert Tanner, Binwu Tao
  • Personal care compositions comprising shaped abrasive particles
    Patent number: 9675531
    Abstract: A personal care composition is disclosed comprising abrasive particles. The personal care composition may take a variety of forms such as a leave-on composition or an emulsion and/or may comprise one or more actives or agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Denis Alfred Gonzales, Martin Ian James, Geert Andre Deleersnyder, Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais, Paul Robert Tanner, Binwu Tao
  • PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH INTERNAL PHASE EMULSION FOAMS
    Publication number: 20150246987
    Abstract: A method for polymerizing an open-cell foam including exposing an emulsion comprising a photoinitiator to an Ultraviolet light source, partially polymerizing the top surface of the emulsion, and moving the partially polymerized emulsion to a second polymerization stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • Process for the production of high internal phase emulsion foams
    Patent number: 9056412
    Abstract: A method for reducing the adherence of a High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) to belt surfaces in a multi-tiered curing oven is provided. The method comprises forming a High Internal Phase Emulsion from an oil phase comprising monomer, cross-linking agent, emulsifier, an aqueous phase and photoinitiator; depositing the High Internal Phase Emulsion on an extrusion belt; exposing the High Internal Phase Emulsion to an Ultraviolet light source to partially polymerize the top surface of the High Internal Phase Emulsion; moving the High Internal Phase Emulsion to a multi-tiered curing oven such that the partially polymerized top surface of the High Internal Phase Emulsion is contacted with a curing oven belt in the multi-tiered curing oven; and polymerizing the monomer component in the oil phase of the High Internal Phase Emulsion at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 150° C. for a time sufficient to from a High Internal Phase Emulsion foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • System for producing high internal phase emulsion foam
    Patent number: 8770956
    Abstract: A system for continuous High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam production. A (HIPE) is produced then extruded onto a carrier sheet positioned on a belt surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • Method for the production of high internal phase emulsion foams using ultraviolet light
    Patent number: 8629192
    Abstract: A method of producing a HIPE foam using Ultraviolet (UV) light to polymerize a High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) having two or more layers. The method uses UV light to polymerize HIPEs having two or more layers wherein each of the layers comprises a continuous oil phase containing monomers, photoinitiator, and an aqueous phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • Liquid cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising a divinyl benzene cross-linked styrene polymer
    Patent number: 8440602
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles, wherein said abrasive cleaning particles comprise a divinyl benzene cross-linked styrene polymer, wherein said abrasive cleaning particles are non-spherical and have a mean particles size D(v,0.9) of at least about 10 ?m and wherein said liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprises from about 0% to about 30% by weight of the composition of an organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Denis Alfred Gonzales, Martin Ian James, Geert Andre Deleersnyder, Steve Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • Personal Care Compositions Comprising Shaped Abrasive Particles
    Publication number: 20130039961
    Abstract: A personal care composition is disclosed comprising abrasive particles. The personal care composition may take a variety of forms such as a leave-on composition or an emulsion and/or may comprise one or more actives or agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Denis Alfred GONZALES, Martin Ian James, Geert Andre Deleersnyder, Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais, Paul Robert Tanner, Binwu Tao
  • Method of using a carrier sheet in a continuous high internal phase emulsion foam forming process
    Patent number: 8257787
    Abstract: A method for continuous High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam production. A HIPE is produced then extruded onto a carrier sheet positioned on a belt surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • HIGH INTERNAL PHASE EMULSION FOAM HAVING LOW LEVELS OF UNPOLYMERIZED MONOMERS
    Publication number: 20110160326
    Abstract: A High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam having low levels of unpolymerized monomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH INTERNAL PHASE EMULSION FOAMS
    Publication number: 20110159206
    Abstract: A method for reducing the adherence of a High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) to belt surfaces in a multi-tiered curing oven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH INTERNAL PHASE EMULSION FOAMS USING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
    Publication number: 20110160320
    Abstract: A method of producing a HIPE foam using Ultraviolet (UV) light to polymerize a High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) having two or more layers. The method uses UV light to polymerize HIPEs having two or more layers wherein each of the layers comprises a continuous oil phase containing monomers, photoinitiator, and an aqueous phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING HIGH INTERNAL PHASE EMULSION FOAM
    Publication number: 20110159135
    Abstract: A system for continuous High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam production. A HIPE is produced then extruded onto a carrier sheet positioned on a belt surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • METHOD OF USING A CARRIER SHEET IN A CONTINUOUS HIGH INTERNAL PHASE EMULSION FOAM FORMING PROCESS
    Publication number: 20110159194
    Abstract: A method for continuous High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam production. A HIPE is produced then extruded onto a carrier sheet positioned on a belt surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • REDUCTION OF UNPOLYMERIZED MONOMERS IN HIGH INTERNAL PHASE EMULSION FOAM
    Publication number: 20110160321
    Abstract: A method for using Ultraviolet light to reduce the level of unpolymerized monomer in a High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
  • HIGH INTERNAL PHASE EMULSION COMPRISING PHOTOINITIATOR
    Publication number: 20110160689
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) and HIPE foams produced therefrom comprising two or more layers and having a photoinitiator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais