Patents by Inventor William H. Koelle

William H. Koelle 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).

  • Patent number: 5010110
    Abstract: A water activated solid, emollient preparation is disclosed, said preparation having a homogenous crystal/gel matrix which is capable of incorporating up to 30% by weight of emollient and holding it in a solid form. When the preparation is rubbed on wet skin, it deposits an elegant occlusive emollient film. A method of pouring and cooling said product into bars is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Wilmott, William H. Koelle, Alexander P. Znaiden
  • Patent number: 4767741
    Abstract: A two-phase liquid cosmetic composition is provided comprising an oil phase, an organic liquid/water phase, and insoluble solid particles absorbed on the interface between the two phases wherein the solid particles comprise the in situ precipitation product of at least first and second salt solutions added to the oil phase and organic liquid/water phase during blending thereof. The insoluble salt precipitates facilitate dispersion of the oil phase in the form of "spheres" or "droplets" within the organic liquid/water phase thereby producing a liquid cosmetic having an aesthetically desirable appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1988
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Komor, Philip Franco, Lorraine P. Nangle, William H. Koelle