Patents by Inventor Timothy C. Morris

Timothy C. Morris 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: 20240270468
    Abstract: The present application relates to compostable articles and compositions including at least one biodegradable polymer and a hydrophobic agent. In some embodiments, the compostable articles and compositions include a second biodegradable polymer, different from the first biodegradable polymer. In some embodiments, the first biodegradable polymer is selected from the group consisting of poly(ethylene succinate) (PES), poly(trimethylene succinate) (PTS), poly(butylene succinate) (PBS), poly(butylene succinate co-butylene adipate) (PBSA), poly (butylene adipate co-terephthalate) (PBAT), poly(tetramethylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PTAT), and thermoplastic starch. In some embodiments, the presently described articles include packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Ignatius A. Kadoma, Sithya S. Khieu, Rajdeep S. Kalgutkar, Stephen M. Sanocki, Yaohua Gao, Annabelle Watts, Satinder K. Nayar, Verlin W. Schelhaas, Timothy J. Rowell, Jeffrey E. Zelinsky, Kimberly C.M. Schultz, Lori-Ann S. Prioleau, Kenneth P. Morris
  • Patent number: 10849929
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods useful in the deactivation of allergens. The compositions can comprise a peroxide and can particularly be at a relatively low pH (e.g., less than 5). The compositions exhibit efficacy for deactivation of a wide variety of allergens and are suitable for application to one or more types of surfaces to provide for deactivation of at least a portion of allergens present on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Chuch & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven T. Adamy, Timothy C. Morris
  • Publication number: 20180055880
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods useful in the deactivation of allergens. The compositions can comprise a peroxide and can particularly be at a relatively low pH (e.g., less than 5). The compositions exhibit efficacy for deactivation of a wide variety of allergens and are suitable for application to one or more types of surfaces to provide for deactivation of at least a portion of allergens present on the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven T. Adamy, Timothy C. Morris
  • Patent number: 7547670
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hard surface cleaning composition employing dibasic esters as a primary solvent in combination with a primary emulsifier, a short-chain cosurfactant, a secondary emulsifier and water. Optional components include a polar solvent and a thickener. The disclosed composition is preferably in the form of an oil continuous microemulsion and is provided as a component of a liquid or spray formulation for use, depending upon the application. The disclosed cleaning agents have a low odor and satisfy the 2005 CARB VOC requirements of less than 8% by weight for oven cleaners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gross, Markus Doerr, Timothy C. Morris
  • Publication number: 20090093390
    Abstract: A hard surface cleaning composition, particularly useful for cleaning vertical or other surfaces where superior surface cling is important and preferably in the form of an oil-continuous microemulsion, comprising one or more primary solvents, one or more polar solvents, and one or more primary emulsifiers, one or more secondary emulsifiers, one or more co-surfactants, one or more thickeners, water, and, optionally, one or more auxiliary additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: COGNIS IP MANAGEMENT GMBH
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gross, John Hessel, Timothy C. Morris
  • Patent number: 7503332
    Abstract: A surfactant composition including an alkyl polyglycoside, an ethoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol, and an alkoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide and about 2 to about 60 moles of propylene oxide per mole of alcohol, with a ratio of moles of ethylene oxide to moles of propylene oxide of about 1:2 is provided. The surfactant composition including about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an ethoxylated alcohol, and, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkoxylated alcohol is also provided. A cleaning composition including the surfactant compositions described above is also provided. A method for cleaning hard surfaces includes applying to a hard surface the surfactant and cleaning compositions described above is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gross, Anna Kvecher, Virginia Lazarowitz, Timothy C. Morris
  • Publication number: 20080039357
    Abstract: A surfactant composition including an alkyl polyglycoside, an ethoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol, and an alkoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide and about 2 to about 60 moles of propylene oxide per mole of alcohol, with a ratio of moles of ethylene oxide to moles of propylene oxide of about 1:2 is provided. The surfactant composition including about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an ethoxylated alcohol, and, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkoxylated alcohol is also provided. A cleaning composition including the surfactant compositions described above is also provided. A method for cleaning hard surfaces includes applying to a hard surface the surfactant and cleaning compositions described above is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gross, Anna Kvecher, Virginia Lazarowitz, Timothy C. Morris
  • Patent number: 7018969
    Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of an anionic surfactant; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a short-chain cosurfactant; (d) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of a polar solvent having a water solubility of from about 1 to 5 g/100 ml; (e) up to about 10.0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; (f) from about 0.05 to about 3.0% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and mixtures thereof; and (g) remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is terpene-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gross, John F. Hessel, Timothy C. Morris
  • Patent number: 6982244
    Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a monoethanolamine salt of an alkyl sulfonic acid; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a short-chain cosurfactant; (d) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of a polar solvent having a water solubility of from about 1 to 5 g/100 ml; (e) up to about 10.0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; (f) from about 0.05 to about 3.0% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and mixtures thereof; and (g) remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is terpene-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gross, John F. Hessel, Timothy C. Morris
  • Patent number: 6851433
    Abstract: Aqueous liquid concentrates for use when diluted as all purpose spray cleaners comprising the following components: A) from about 3 to about 10% by weight of at least one base-catalyzed reaction product comprised of the following reactants: (i) at least one compound of formula I: R1(X)3??(I) ?wherein each X group is a halogen atom or one X group is a halogen atom and two X groups represent an epoxy oxygen atom, which is attached to two adjacent carbon atoms in the R1 group to form an epoxy group, and R1 is an alkanetriyl group containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and (ii) at least one compound having the formula II: R2X(AO)nY??(II) ?wherein R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, organic group having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms; X is —O—, —S—, or —NR3— where R3 is hydrogen or a C1-C8 alkyl group; each AO group is independently an ethyleneoxy, 1,2-propyleneoxy, or 1,2-butyleneoxy group, n is a number of from 0 to 200; and Y is hydrogen, or Y can be a mercapto group, an amino gro
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gross, Robert J. Valesky, Timothy C. Morris
  • Patent number: 6719961
    Abstract: A process for decreasing skin irritation caused by shaving involving contacting the skin with a composition containing chitosan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: Bill W. Noble, Virginia Lazarowitz, Timothy C. Morris
  • Publication number: 20030215475
    Abstract: A dry feeling, low-spreading emollient gel composition containing: (a) an emollient component; (b) a carbohydrate derivative; and (c) a solid particulate component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Anil N. Shah, Timothy C. Morris
  • Publication number: 20030119704
    Abstract: An aqueous laundry detergent composition is comprised of: (1) from about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy C. Morris, Michael B. Hansberry, Stephen F. Gross, Charles B. Allen, Robert J. Valesky
  • Patent number: 6566317
    Abstract: A process for inhibiting gel formation of a tablet-form detergent composition upon hydration, the process involving: (a) providing a detergent composition containing a surfactant component selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof; (b) providing an anti-gelling agent selected from the group consisting of an alkyl polyglycoside, a polymeric surfactant, an alkyl sulfate, and mixtures thereof; and (c) mixing the surfactant with the anti-gelling prior to introducing the tablet-form detergent composition into water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy C. Morris, Robert J. Valesky, Stephen F. Gross, Charles B. Allen
  • Patent number: 6532973
    Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (A) an alkyl polyglycoside corresponding to formula I: R1O(R2O)b(Z)a  I wherein R1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; R2 is a divalent alkylene radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; b is a number having a value from 0 to about 12; a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6; and (B) at least one product of a reaction between: a) at least one linking agent of formula IV: R4(Y)3  (IV)  wherein each Y group is a halogen atom or one Y group is a halogen atom and two Y groups with two adjacent carbon atoms in the R4 group and an oxygen atom form an epoxy group, and R4 is an alkanetriyl group containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and (b) at least one compound of formula (II) R3(EO)n(PO)m(BO)pX  (II)  wherein R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic oxy or thio group having from 1 to about 36 carbon
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gross, Timothy C. Morris, Michael S. Wiggins, Robert J. Valesky
  • Patent number: 6528475
    Abstract: A process for making a solid primary alkyl amine salt, and its use in a powdered laundry detergent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gross, Robert J. Valesky, Timothy C. Morris, Robert J. Coakley, George Smith
  • Publication number: 20020107166
    Abstract: An aqueous laundry detergent composition is comprised of: (1) from about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Timothy C. Morris, Michael B. Hansberry, Stephen F. Gross, Charles B. Allen, Robert J. Valesky
  • Publication number: 20020065209
    Abstract: 4:21 PM 3/6/02 A gel-form air freshener composition containing: (a) a linear alcohol alkoxylate in an amount of not more than about 7% by weight; (b) an amine oxide in an amount of not more than about 10% by weight; (c) a fragrance component in an amount of not more than about 10% by weight; and (d) an aqueous gel base in an amount of not more than about 96% by weight, all weights being based on the total weight of the gel-form air freshener composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventors: Robert J. Valesky, Stephen F. Gross, Timothy C. Morris
  • Publication number: 20010051598
    Abstract: A process for inhibiting gel formation of a tablet-form detergent composition upon hydration, the process involving: (a) providing an detergent composition containing a surfactant component selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof; (b) providing an anti-gelling agent selected from the group consisting of an alkyl polyglycoside, a polymeric surfactant, an alkyl sulfate, and mixtures thereof; and (c) mixing the surfactant with the anti-gelling prior to introducing the tablet-form detergent composition into water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventors: Timothy C. Morris, Robert J. Valesky, Stephen F. Gross, Charles B. Allen
  • Patent number: 6110977
    Abstract: Products of the reaction of epichlorohydrin and compounds having the formula IIR.sub.3 (EO).sub.n (PO).sub.m OH (II)wherein R.sub.3 is an alkyl, alkenyl or arenyl group having from 4 to 22 carbon atoms; a substituted alkyl or alkenyl group having from 4 to 22 carbon atoms wherein; n is a number from 0 to 50 and m is a number from 0 to 10; wherein the mole ratio of epichlorohydrin to (II) is from about 0.60/1 to about 2/1 are extremely efficient defoamers for aqueous surfactant systems are effective as defoamers, viscosity reducers and crystallization preventives for aqueous surfactant solutions, particularly alkyl polyglycosides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gross, Michael S. Wiggins, Ronald W. Broadbent, David I. Devore, Timothy C. Morris