Patents by Inventor Zaiyou Liu

Zaiyou Liu 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).

  • Method for delivering a volatile material
    Patent number: 8696982
    Abstract: A method of delivering a volatile material to the atmosphere in a continuous manner is disclosed. The method includes providing a delivery engine having a reservoir that includes a volatile material mixture. The volatile material mixture includes about 40% to about 100%, by total weight, of the volatile materials each having a vapor pressure at 25° C. of less than about 0.1 torr. The delivery system also includes a microporous membrane enclosing the reservoir, wherein the microporous membrane comprises an average pore size of about 0.01 to about 0.03 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Jason John Olchovy, Scott Kendyl Stanley, James Douglas Still, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Walter Sordo, Stefano Deflorian, Cedric Morhain
  • HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITION HAVING A MALODOR CONTROL COMPONENT AND METHODS OF CLEANING HARD SURFACES
    Publication number: 20140090663
    Abstract: A hard surface cleaning composition comprising a malodor control component, and methods of cleaning hard surfaces are provided. In some embodiments, the hard surface cleaning composition comprises at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man WOO, Steven Anthony HORENZIAK, Rhonda Jean JACKSON, Zaiyou LIU, Michael-Vincent Nario MALANYAON, Jason John OLCHOVY, Christine Marie READNOUR
  • Absorbent article comprising a malodor control composition having an acid catalyst
    Patent number: 8674167
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a malodor control composition having at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst, and methods of use thereof, are provided. The malodor control composition is suitable for a variety of absorbent articles, including use in diapers, toddler training pants, adult incontinence garments, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, interlabial devices, hemorrhoid pads, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
  • Perfume compositions comprising functional perfume components
    Patent number: 8637446
    Abstract: Perfume compositions having functional perfume components for aiding in perfume evaporation. The functional perfume components have a Kovat's index in the range of 900-1400 and an ODT of greater than about 1 ppb. In one embodiment, the functional perfume component may be present in an amount from at least about 10% by weight of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition containing a function perfume component is substantially free of a VOC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Louis Diersing, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Ronald David Turner, Fernando Ray Tollens, La Var Duran Derrick
  • Hard surface cleaning composition having a malodor control component and methods of cleaning hard surfaces
    Patent number: 8629092
    Abstract: A hard surface cleaning composition comprising a malodor control component, and methods of cleaning hard surfaces are provided. In some embodiments, the hard surface cleaning composition comprises at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
  • DISHWASHING DETERGENT COMPOSITION HAVING A MALODOR CONTROL COMPONENT AND METHODS OF CLEANING DISHWARE
    Publication number: 20130247941
    Abstract: A dishwashing detergent composition comprising a malodor control component, and methods of cleaning dishware are provided. In some embodiments, the dishwashing detergent composition comprises at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
  • Roller for providing benefits to fabric
    Patent number: 8539631
    Abstract: Roller for providing benefits to fabric. The present invention relates to utilizing one or more benefit agents in conjunction with a hand-held roller in order to provide one or more benefits to fabrics. The present invention also relates to a method for applying one or more benefit agents to the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Vincenzo Catalfamo, Jeffrey Donald Painter, Zaiyou Liu, George Kavin Morgan, III, Trace Wendell de Guzman Trajano, Melissa Jane Wene, Cynthia Maria Bedell, Hirotaka Uchiyama, Toan Trinh
  • Dishwashing detergent composition having a malodor control component and methods of cleaning dishware
    Patent number: 8461089
    Abstract: A dishwashing detergent composition comprising a malodor control component, and methods of cleaning dishware are provided. In some embodiments, the dishwashing detergent composition comprises at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
  • Malodor Control Compositions Comprising Malodor Control Polymers And Acid Catalysts And Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20130136712
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a metallated malodor control polymer or a hydrophobically modified malodor control polymer, a malodor counteractant comprising a perfume material, and an acid catalyst; and methods thereof are provided. Such compositions may be used to reduce or neutralize malodors on surfaces or in the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man WOO, Cahit Eylem, Larissa Azirbayeva, Zaiyou Liu, Radhakrishnan Janardanan Nair, Kevin Robert Johnstone, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
  • UNSCENTED AND LOW SCENTED MALODOR CONTROL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130085204
    Abstract: Unscented and low scented malodor control compositions are provided. The malodor control compositions are suitable for a variety of applications, including use on plastic films or in fabric and air freshening products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: Judith Ann HOLLINGSHEAD, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Christine Marie Readnour
  • Fabric softening compositions
    Patent number: 8389462
    Abstract: Fabric softening compositions comprising two specific encapsulated perfume compositions provide an improved laundry experience to consumers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jerome Anthony Janszen, George Kavin Morgan, III, Kristen Taylor Hutson, Zaiyou Liu, Victoria Majerczak Tavares
  • Malodor control composition having an acid catalyst and methods thereof
    Patent number: 8357359
    Abstract: A malodor control composition having at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst, and methods thereof are provided. The malodor control composition is suitable for a variety of applications, including use in fabric and air freshening products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
  • Methods, devices, compositions, and systems for improved scent delivery
    Patent number: 8349251
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions that improve the scent perception for a user. Improved scent perception is achieved by presenting alternating scents and by varying levels of output of scents, as well as by minimizing device clogging, thereby improving evaporation profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Mario Alonso, John Philip Hecht, Steven Reece, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre, Zaiyou Liu, Christine Marie Readnour, Carl Eric Kaiser, Susan Eleanor Baillely, Sion Agami
  • Perfume compositions comprising functional perfume components
    Patent number: 8338346
    Abstract: Perfume compositions having functional perfume components for aiding in perfume evaporation. The functional perfume components have a Kovat's index in the range of 900-1400 and an ODT of greater than about 1 ppb. In one embodiment, the functional perfume component may be present in an amount from at least about 10% by weight of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition containing a function perfume component is substantially free of a VOC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Louis Diersing, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Ronald David Turner, Fernando Ray Tollens, LaVar Duran Derrick
  • Fabric Softening Compositions
    Publication number: 20120192361
    Abstract: Fabric softening compositions comprising two specific encapsulated perfume compositions provide an improved laundry experience to consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Jerome Anthony Janszen, George Kavin Morgan, III, Kristen Taylor Hutson, Zaiyou Liu, Victoria Majerczak Tavares
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING METALLATED MALODOR CONTROL POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20120183489
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a metallated malodor control polymer, a malodor counteractant comprising a perfume material, an aqueous carrier, and a pH of about 5 to about 10; and methods thereof are provided. Such compositions may be used to reduce or neutralize malodors on surfaces or in the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man WOO, Cahit Eylem, Larissa Azirbayeva, Zaiyou Liu, Radhakrishnan Janardanan Nair, Kevin Robert Johnstone
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED MALODOR CONTROL POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20120183488
    Abstract: Compositions comprising hydrophobically modified malodor control polymers and methods thereof are provided. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a malodor control polymer, a malodor counteractant comprising a perfume, an aqueous carrier, and a ph of about 6 to about 8. Such compositions may be used to reduce or neutralize malodors on surfaces or in the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man WOO, Cahit Eylem, Yonas Gizaw, Larissa Azirbayeva, Zaiyou Liu, Jeffrey Scott Dupont
  • Methods, Devices, Compositions, and Systems for Improved Scent Delivery
    Publication number: 20120126025
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions that improve the scent perception for a user. Improved scent perception is achieved by presenting alternating scents and by varying levels of output of scents, as well as by minimizing device clogging, thereby improving evaporation profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man WOO, Mario Alonso, John Philip Hecht, Steven Reece, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre, Zaiyou Liu, Christine Marie Readnour, Carl Eric Kaiser, Susan Eleanor Baillely, Sion Agami
  • Methods, devices, compositions, and systems for improved scent delivery
    Patent number: 8119064
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions that improve the scent perception for a user. Improved scent perception is achieved by presenting alternating scents and by varying levels of output of scents, as well as by minimizing device clogging, thereby improving evaporation profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Mario Alonso, John Philip Hecht, Steven Reece, Frank Andrej Kvietok, Eileen Marie St. Pierre, Zaiyou Liu, Christine Marie Readnour, Carl Eric Kaiser, Susan Eleanor Baillely, Sion Agami
  • Muttiple Use Fabric Conditioning Composition With Blooming Perfume
    Publication number: 20120021959
    Abstract: Multiple use fabric conditioning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: George Kavin Morgan, III, Thomas Jackson Kirk, Toan Trinh, Zaiyou Liu, Kristin Marie Finley, John William Smith