Patents by Inventor Wendi Hutchinson

Wendi Hutchinson 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).

  • Fabric cleaning
    Patent number: 6883353
    Abstract: A device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition, said device comprising i) at least one absorbent means for absorbing at least some of said composition from the fabric; and ii) mesh means for rubbing the fabric so that the liquid absorbed by the absorbent means from the fabric passes through the mesh means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA divison of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. Van Reeven, Pieter Van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
  • Fabric cleaning
    Patent number: 6829913
    Abstract: A device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition, said device comprising at least one absorbent means for absorbing at least some of said composition from the fabric wherein the ratio of the working surface and the thickness or height of the absorbent means is preferably lower than 3000 mm. In a method of use, the liquid cleaning composition is applied to the fabric and some of the composition so applied is absorbed into the absorbent means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. van Reeven, Pieter Van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
  • Fabric cleaning
    Publication number: 20040168275
    Abstract: A device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition, said device comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. Van Reeven, Pieter Van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
  • Massage applicator for cosmetic compositions
    Publication number: 20030171702
    Abstract: A specially adapted kit apparatus (10) and method for delivering a cosmetic composition (12) to human skin which provides enhanced skin benefit efficacy. The kit includes the cosmetic composition and a massage applicator apparatus (14). The method consists of massaging a cosmetic composition into human skin using the specially adapted kit (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy Thompson, Wendi Hutchinson, Thomas Wiegner
  • Massage applicator for cosmetic compositions
    Publication number: 20030164382
    Abstract: A specially adapted kit apparatus and method for delivering a cosmetic composition to human skin, preferably a flowable antiperspirant or deodorant composition, which provide enhanced antiperspirant and deodorant effects. The kit includes a cosmetic composition and a massage applicator apparatus. The method consists of massaging a cosmetic composition into human skin using the specially adapted kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Guy Thompson, Wendi Hutchinson, Thomas F. Wiegner
  • Fabric cleaning
    Publication number: 20030004087
    Abstract: A method for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition which does not require a rinse step and is suitable to clean garments while they are being worn, the method comprising the steps of
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. van Reeven, Pieter van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
  • Fabric cleaning
    Publication number: 20020178507
    Abstract: A method and device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition is provided comprising the steps of
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. van Reeven, Pieter van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
  • Fabric cleaning
    Publication number: 20020178508
    Abstract: A method and device for spot cleaning a fabric with liquid cleaning composition comprising the steps of
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. van Reeven, Pieter van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
  • Fabric cleaning
    Publication number: 20020178510
    Abstract: A device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition, said device comprising at least one absorbent means for absorbing at least some of said composition from the fabric wherein the ratio of the working surface and the thickness or height of the absorbent means is preferably lower than 3000 mm. In a method of use, the liquid cleaning composition is applied to the fabric and some of the composition so applied is absorbed into the absorbent means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. van Reeven, Pieter van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
  • Cleaning device and its use
    Publication number: 20020178511
    Abstract: A device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition, the device comprising a reservoir for holding the composition, an applicator for applying the composition from the reservoir to the fabric and absorbent means for absorbing at least some of the composition from the fabric. In a method of use, the liquid cleaning composition is applied to the fabric with the applicator and some of the composition so applied is absorbed into the absorbent means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. van Reeven, Pieter van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
  • Fabric cleaning
    Publication number: 20020183225
    Abstract: A device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition a device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition suitable for multiple uses, said device comprising more than one absorbent means for absorbing at least some of the applied composition from the fabric and holding means for storing the more than one absorbent means. In a method of use, the liquid cleaning composition is applied to the fabric with an applicator and some of the composition so applied is absorbed into the absorbent means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca Goldoni, Jan Kevelam, Arinus Frederikus Leerink, Pieter W. van Reeven, Pieter van der Vlist, Wendi Hutchinson
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D486065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendi Hutchinson, Benjamin Phalan Oates, Graham John Blair
  • Dispenser
    Patent number: D414690
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA
    Inventors: Wendi Hutchinson, Janet Ray Stoddard, Martin Christopher Bunce, Alexander James Peacop
  • Dispenser
    Patent number: D415020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA
    Inventors: Wendi Hutchinson, Janet Ray Stoddard, Martin Christopher Bunce, Alexander James Peacop
  • Dispenser
    Patent number: D415021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA
    Inventors: Wendi Hutchinson, Janet Ray Stoddard, Martin Christopher Bunce, Alexander James Peacop
  • Dispenser
    Patent number: D418754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA
    Inventors: Wendi Hutchinson, Janet Ray Stoddard, Martin Christopher Bunce, Alexander James Peacop