Ruth W Murphy

US Patent:

6875735, Apr 5, 2005

Filed:

Nov 24, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/554969

Inventors:

Gayle Marie Frankenbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Ellen Schmidt Baker - Cincinnati OH, US
Rebecca Gayl Baker - Hamilton OH, US
Marc Johan Declercq - Bever, BE
Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere - Merchtem, BE
Ryan Matthew Heiden - Amelia OH, US
Charles Albert Hensley - Cincinnati OH, US
Brent Alan Kolb - Cincinnati OH, US
Ruth Anne Murphy - Cincinnati OH, US
Ronald Edward Pegoli - Batavia OH, US
Toan Trinh - Maineville OH, US
Errol Hoffman Wahl - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael R. Weaver - Cincinnati OH, US
Dean Larry DuVal - Kobe, JP
Masae Nogami - Suita, JP
Ronghui Wu - Gurnee IL, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D003/04

US Classification:

510527, 510522

Abstract:

Clear, or translucent fabric softener compositions comprise fabric softener compound, principal solvent system, and high electrolyte levels. The high electrolyte level allows for a broader range of principal solvents to be used and/or reduces the incidence of increased viscosity when low levels of principal solvent are used. Phase stabilizers which are primarily ethoxylated hydrophobic materials can be used to reduce the amount of principal solvent that is needed and/or to stabilize the compositions in the presence of the highest levels of electrolyte. Specific phase stabilizers provide additional benefits including improved softening. Specific electrolytes provide improved results. Addition of primary solvents and/or phase stabilizers to the softener compounds can improve the viscosity/handling of the compounds and the ability to create the finished compositions.

US Patent:

6884767, Apr 26, 2005

Filed:

Jul 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/980797

Inventors:

Gayle Marie Frankenbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Mark Robert Sivik - Fairfield OH, US
Ruth Anne Murphy - Cincinnati OH, US
Ellen Schmidt Baker - Cincinnati OH, US
Marc Johan Declercq - Strombeek-Bever, BE
Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere - Merchtem, BE
Toan Trinh - Maineville OH, US
Errol Hoffman Wahl - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D001/835

US Classification:

510522, 510527

Abstract:

Clear/translucent formulations comprise polyquaternary ammonium actives with lower, or no, solvent levels except the solvent which is normally present in the polyquaternary raw material stocks by choosing highly efficient solvents within a specific Clog P range, employing higher levels of polyquaternary ammonium, actives, and/or augmenting the bilayer with surfactants and/or polar oils. Compositions with lowered solvent levels have at or below about 5% by volume of secondary dispersed phases preferably below about 3% by volume of secondary dispersed phase, and more preferably 1% by volume of secondary dispersed phases. The most preferred compositions are essentially free of secondary dispersed phases. High-speed centrifugation easily and quickly reveals the % volume of secondary phase(s).

US Patent:

6958313, Oct 25, 2005

Filed:

Dec 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/001216

Inventors:

Debra Sue Caswell - Beijing, CN
Nabil Yaqub Sakkab - Brussels, BE
Allison Jane Danneels - Brussels, BE
Karel Pierre Marie Engels - Humbeek, BE
Ruth Anne Murphy - Hamilton OH, US
Toan Trinh - Maineville OH, US
Errol Hoffman Wahl - Cincinnati OH, US
Laure Waegemans - Brussels, BE
Dominique Valeer Maria Lecluyse - Izegem, BE
Didier Gustaaf Jeanne Perot - Ghent, BE
Kurt Louis Ignoul - Hofstade, BE
Tom Danny Karl Goetry - Wortegem-Petegem, BE
Steven Louis Diersing - Cincinnati OH, US
Gayle Marie Frankenbach - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D017/08

US Classification:

510296, 510522, 510527

Abstract:

An article comprising a polyvinyl alcohol film encapsulating a fabric care composition is useful for conditioning laundry.

US Patent:

6995131, Feb 7, 2006

Filed:

May 10, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/309128

Inventors:

Gayle Marie Frankenbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Ellen Schmidt Baker - Cincinnati OH, US
Rebecca Gayl Baker - Hamilton OH, US
Marc Johan Declercq - Strombeek-Bever, BE
Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere - Merchtem, BE
Ryan Matthew Heiden - Amelia OH, US
Charles Albert Hensley - Cincinnati OH, US
Brent Alan Kolb - Cincinnati OH, US
Ruth Anne Murphy - Cincinnati OH, US
Ronald Edward Pegoli - Batavia OH, US
Toan Trinh - Maineville OH, US
Errol Hoffman Wahl - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael R. Weaver - Cincinnati OH, US
Dean Larry DuVal - Lebanon CA, US
Masae Nogami - Suita, JP
Ronghui Wu - Gurnee IL, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 1/835

US Classification:

510527, 510524, 510525

Abstract:

Clear, or translucent fabric softener compositions comprise fabric softener compound, principal solvent system, and high electrolyte levels. The high electrolyte level allows for a broader range of principal solvents to be used and/or reduces the incidence of increased viscosity when low levels of principal solvent are used. Phase stabilizers which are primarily ethoxylated hydrophobic materials can be used to reduce the amount of principal solvent that is needed and/or to stabilize the compositions in the presence of the highest levels of electrolyte. Specific phase stabilizers provide additional benefits including improved softening. Specific electrolytes provide improved results. Addition of primary solvents and/or phase stabilizers to the softener compounds can improve the viscosity/handling of the compounds and the ability to create the finished compositions.

US Patent:

7018974, Mar 28, 2006

Filed:

Sep 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/942592

Inventors:

Gayle Marie Frankenbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Mark Robert Sivik - Fairfield OH, US
Ruth Anne Murphy - Cincinnati OH, US
Ellen Schmidt Baker - Cincinnati OH, US
Marc Johan Declercq - Strombeek-Bever, BE
Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere - Merchtem, BE
Toan Trinh - Maineville OH, US
Errol Hoffman Wahl - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 1/835

US Classification:

510504

Abstract:

Clear/translucent formulations comprise polyquaternary ammonium actives with lower, or no, solvent levels except the solvent which is normally present in the polyquaternary raw material stocks by choosing highly efficient principal solvents within a specific Clog P range, employing higher levels of polyquaternary ammonium actives, and/or augmenting the bilayer with surfactants and/or polar oils. Compositions with lowered solvent levels have at or below about 5% by volume of secondary dispersed phases, preferably below about 3% by volume of secondary dispersed phases, and more preferably below about 1% by volume of secondary dispersed phases. The most preferred compositions are essentially free of secondary dispersed phases. High-speed centrifugation easily and quickly reveals the % volume of secondary phase(s).

US Patent:

7037887, May 2, 2006

Filed:

Nov 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/994873

Inventors:

Gayle Marie Frankenbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Ellen Schmidt Baker - Cincinnati OH, US
Rebecca Gayle Baker - Hamilton OH, US
Marc Johan Declercq - Strombeek-Bever, BE
Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere - Merchtem, BE
Ryan Matthew Heiden - Amelia OH, US
Charles Albert Hensley - Cincinnati OH, US
Brent Alan Kolb - Cincinnati OH, US
Ruth Anne Murphy - Cincinnati OH, US
Ronald Edward Pegoli - Batavia OH, US
Toan Trinh - Maineville OH, US
Errol Hoffman Wahl - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael Rene Weaver - Cincinnati OH, US
Dean Larry DuVal - Lebanon OH, US
Masae Nogami - Suita, JP
Ronghui Wu - Gurnee IL, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 3/20

US Classification:

510527, 510522

Abstract:

Clear, or translucent fabric softener compositions comprise fabric softener compound, principal solvent system, and high electrolyte levels. The high electrolyte level allows for a broader range of principal solvents to be used and/or reduces the incidence of increased viscosity when low levels of principal solvent are used. Phase stabilizers which are primarily ethoxylated hydrophobic materials can be used to reduce the amount of principal solvent that is needed and/or to stabilize the compositions in the presence of the highest levels of electrolyte. Specific phase stabilizers provide additional benefits including improved softening. Specific electrolytes provide improved results. Addition of primary solvents and/or phase stabilizers to the softener compounds can improve the viscosity/handling of the compounds and the ability to create the finished compositions.

US Patent:

7056877, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Aug 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/925749

Inventors:

Debra Sue Caswell - Beijing, CN
Robert Gary Welch - Mason OH, US
Mark William Ridyard - Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Edward Sayers - North Shields, GB
David William York - Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Daniel James Dufton - Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Simon Howe - South Shields, GB
Johan Eshuis - Antwerp, BE
Angelina Pena-Romero - Tervuren, BE
Wundriari Hoffmann - Frimley, GB
George Endel Deckner - Cincinnati OH, US
Errol Hoffman Wahl - Cincinnati OH, US
Ruth Anne Murphy - Cincinnati OH, US
Betty Jean Hensley - Cincinnati OH, US
Toan Trinh - Maineville OH, US
Jiten Odhavji Dihora - Hamilton OH, US
Ellen Schmidt Baker - Cincinnati OH, US
Janet Sue Littig - Fairfield OH, US
Timothy James Schroeder - Mason OH, US
Steven Louis Diersing - Cincinnati OH, US
Malcolm McClaren Dodd - Gateshead, GB
Lois Sara Gallon - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 3/37

US Classification:

510439, 510466

Abstract:

Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions. The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use. Likewise, methods for preparing a customized laundry solution to obtain a specific fabric care benefit selected based on the user's personal preferences and/or the fabric care needs of the fabrics being laundered are also provided.

US Patent:

7091171, Aug 15, 2006

Filed:

May 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/121876

Inventors:

Debra Sue Caswell - Beijing, CN
Robert Gary Welch - Mason OH, US
Mark William Ridyard - Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Edward Sayers - North Shields, GB
David William York - Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Daniel James Dufton - Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Simon Howe - South Shields, GB
Johan Eshuis - Antwerp, BE
Angelina Pena-Romero - Tervuren, BE
Wundriari Hoffmann - Frimley, GB
George Endel Deckner - Cincinnati OH, US
Errol Hoffman Wahl - Cincinnati OH, US
Ruth Anne Murphy - Cincinnati OH, US
Toan Trinh - Maineville OH, US
Jiten Odhavji Dihora - Hamilton OH, US
Ellen Schmidt Baker - Cincinnati OH, US
Janet Sue Littig - Fairfield OH, US
Timothy James Schroeder - Mason OH, US
Steven Louis Diersing - Cincinnati OH, US
Malcolm McClaren Dodd - Gateshead, GB
Lois Sara Gallon - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 17/00

US Classification:

510439, 510431

Abstract:

Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions. The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use. Likewise, methods for preparing a customized laundry solution to obtain a specific fabric care benefit selected based on the user's personal preferences and/or the fabric care needs of the fabrics being laundered are also provided.