Patents by Inventor William David Laidig

William David Laidig 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).

  • Bi-component catalyst and method for dehydrating lactic acid to acrylic acid
    Patent number: 9862670
    Abstract: Bicomponent catalysts and methods for making bio-based acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof from lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Jeffrey Charles Hayes, William David Laidig
  • Method for the dehydration of lactate salt to acrylic acid or acrylic salt
    Patent number: 9828325
    Abstract: Methods for catalytically dehydrating lactate salt to acrylic acid, acrylate salt, or mixtures thereof with high yield and selectivity and without significant conversion to undesired side products, such as, acetaldehyde, propionic acid, and acetic acid, are provided. The catalysts include acid-base bifunctional catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Juan Esteban Velasquez, Jane Ellen Godlewski, Jeffrey Charles Hayes, William David Laidig
  • Hair care compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 9554979
    Abstract: Hair care compositions including from about 0.005% to about 5% apigenin; from about 0.15% to about 12% of a solubilizing agent, wherein the solubilizing agent comprises an amine functional group; and at least about 20 weight percent of an aqueous carrier, where the composition has a pH ranging from about 3 to about 10, and methods of making the same are provided. These hair care compositions can be applied to any area of the scalp or hair where healthier hair appearance is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mary Jane Combs, William David Laidig, Kelly Rose Kroger-Lyons
  • Method For The Dehydration Of Lactate Salt To Acrylic Acid Or Acrylic Salt
    Publication number: 20160264507
    Abstract: Methods for catalytically dehydrating lactate salt to acrylic acid, acrylate salt, or mixtures thereof with high yield and selectivity and without significant conversion to undesired side products, such as, acetaldehyde, propionic acid, and acetic acid, are provided. The catalysts include acid-base bifunctional catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Juan Esteban Velasquez, Jane Ellen Godlewski, Jeffrey Charles Hayes, William David Laidig
  • Bi-Component Catalyst And Method For Dehydrating Lactic Acid To Acrylic Acid
    Publication number: 20160264505
    Abstract: Bicomponent catalysts and methods for making bio-based acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof from lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Jeffrey Charles Hayes, William David Laidig
  • HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20150342850
    Abstract: Hair care compositions including from about 0.005% to about 5% apigenin; from about 0.15% to about 12% of a solubilizing agent, wherein the solubilizing agent comprises an amine functional group; and at least about 20 weight percent of an aqueous carrier, where the composition has a pH ranging from about 3 to about 10, and methods of making the same are provided. These hair care compositions can be applied to any area of the scalp or hair where healthier hair appearance is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Mary Jane Combs, William David Laidig, Kelly Rose Kroger-Lyons
  • HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140093466
    Abstract: Hair care compositions including from about 0.005% to about 5% apigenin; from about 0.15% to about 12% of a solubilizing agent, wherein the solubilizing agent comprises an amine functional group; and at least about 20 weight percent of an aqueous carrier, where the composition has a pH ranging from about 3 to about 10, and methods of making the same are provided. These hair care compositions can be applied to any area of the scalp or hair where healthier hair appearance is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Mary Jane Combs, William David Laidig, Kelly Rose Kroger-Lyons
  • Modeling Systems for Consumer Goods
    Publication number: 20110093246
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modeling systems for designing consumer products and selected components for use in consumer products, consumer products and components selected by such models and the use of same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: David Thomas Stanton, William David Laidig, Johan Smets, Robert Alan Rapaport, George Paul Daston, Scott Edward Belanger
  • Keratin dyeing compounds, keratin dyeing compositions containing said compounds, and use thereof
    Patent number: 7850742
    Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and at least one 3-substituted pyrazole keratin dyeing compound and derivatives thereof. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Richard Marc Dahlgren, William David Laidig, Mu-ill Lim, Bryan Patrick Murphy, Guiru Zhang
  • Keratin Dyeing Compounds, Keratin Dyeing Compositions Containing Said Compounds, and Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20090282622
    Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and at least one 3-substituted pyrazole keratin dyeing compound and derivatives thereof. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Marc Dahlgren, William David Laidig, Mu-ill Lim, Bryan Patrick Murphy, Guiru Zhang
  • Modeling systems for consumer goods
    Publication number: 20090094006
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modeling systems for designing and/or selecting components for use in consumer products; designing consumer products; and designing and selecting processes for making said components and said consumer products as well as the use of same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: William David Laidig, David Michael Eike
  • Modeling systems for consumer goods
    Publication number: 20080040082
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modeling systems for designing consumer products and selected components for use in consumer products, consumer products and components selected by such models and the use of same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: David Thomas Stanton, William David Laidig, Johan Smets, Robert Alan Rapaport, George Paul Daston, Scott Edward Belanger
  • Keratin dyeing compounds, keratin dyeing compositions containing them, and use thereof
    Patent number: 7303590
    Abstract: Bicyclic fused 5-5 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds with two or three heteroatoms. This invention further relates to a composition for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more bicyclic fused 5-5 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds with two or three heteroatoms. This invention further relates to a method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bryan Patrick Murphy, Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Mu-Ill Lim, John Michael Gardlik, Stevan David Jones, William David Laidig, John David Shaffer
  • Keratin dyeing compounds, keratin dyeing compositions containing them, and use thereof
    Patent number: 7297168
    Abstract: Five-membered heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds with one, two, or three heteroatoms. This invention further relates to a composition for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more 5-membered heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds with one, tow, or three heteroatoms. This invention further relates to a method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bryan Patrick Murphy, Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Mu-Ill Lim, John Michael Gardlik, Stevan David Jones, William David Laidig, John David Shaffer, Charles Wayne Rees
  • Keratin dyeing compounds, keratin dyeing compositions containing them, and use thereof
    Patent number: 7229480
    Abstract: Bicyclic 5-5 heteroaromatic compounds having a ring junction nitrogen and incorporating thia or oxa heteroatoms heteroatoms. Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more bicyclic 5-5 heteroaromatic compounds having a ring junction nitrogen and incorporating thia or oxa heteroatoms heteroatoms. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Mu'Ill Lim, Charles Wayne Rees, Oleg Alekseevich Rakitin, William David Laidig, John David Shaffer, John Michael Gardlik, Bryan Patrick Murphy
  • Predictive method for polymers
    Patent number: 6687621
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a computational method for predicting a desired property and/or performance of polymers, and/or identifying and designing polymers that provide said desired property and/or performance, wherein the desired property can be provided by the neat, undiluted polymers, or diluted polymers in a composition. The method is a QSAR approach wherein the descriptors used are structural descriptors which are experimentally generated and/or derived from one or more analytical methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Eva Schneiderman, David Thomas Stanton, Toan Trinh, William David Laidig, Michael Lee Kramer, Eugene Paul Gosselink
  • Predictive method for polymers
    Publication number: 20020123848
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a computational method for predicting a desired property and/or performance of polymers, and/or identifying and designing polymers that provide said desired property and/or performance, wherein the desired property can be provided by the neat, undiluted polymers, or diluted polymers in a composition. The method is a QSAR approach wherein the descriptors used are structural descriptors which are experimentally generated and/or derived from one or more analytical methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Eva Schneiderman, David Thomas Stanton, Toan Trinh, William David Laidig, Michael Lee Kramer, Eugene Paul Gosselink