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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8148309 | Acrylic polymer based personal cleansing composition having high transparency, and method of making A composition and method for a cross-linked acrylic acid polymer based personal cleanser having high clarity is disclosed. Particular compositional ingredients are combined in a specified process such that the final composition comprises a clear, transparent persona... | 04/03/2012 |
| D656832 | Angled-neck sprayer bottle | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142824 | Synergistic antioxidant combinations of herb extracts and methods relating thereto The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb licorice and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of ginger, kudzu, sophora, and thyme. Skin care preparations incorporat... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141793 | Gel air freshener and method of unsealing such gel air freshener The present invention is a gel air freshener article of manufacture comprising a gel air freshener composition and a container that provides a method for unsealing and opening without undue exertion by the consumer. The article of manufacture according to the presen... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8133434 | Air treatment device utilizing a sensor for activation and operation In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes at least one reservoir with a delivery mechanism in communication therewith. The delivery mechanism draws an air treatment material from the reservoir and provides the air treatment material in response to a... | 03/13/2012 |
| D651092 | Bottle | 12/27/2011 |
| D650891 | Air freshener housing | 12/20/2011 |
| D650702 | Cosmetic container | 12/20/2011 |
| D650687 | Bottle | 12/20/2011 |
| 8076277 | Environmentally responsible personal cleansing compositions with high performance A method is provided for formulating a personal cleansing composition. At least one primary surfactant, at least one secondary amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactant, at least one humectant, and at least one polymeric and/or quaternary conditioner are selected, each ... | 12/13/2011 |
| D650284 | Bottle with closure | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070139 | Air treatment device having an audible indicator The present invention provides a system for dispensing an air treatment and audibly indicating the dispensing and/or a change in the dispensing intensity. An exemplary audible indicator may include a pattern of a plurality of audible indicators having the same or di... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8048406 | Personal care product A personal care product such as an antiperspirant product includes two portions having different compositions. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8043637 | Combinations of herb extracts having synergistic antioxidant effect, and methods relating thereto The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb ginger and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of honeysuckle and sophora. Skin care preparations incorporating s... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8034844 | Compositions having a high antiviral efficacy Antiviral compositions having a rapid antiviral effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a powdered solid substrate and (b) an organic acid. ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8017567 | Personal cleansing bar with free fatty acid and quaternary surfactant synergism A personal care cleansing composition having enhanced perceptible skin benefits, for example, by selecting certain ratios of quaternary ammonium compounds and free fatty acids. Additionally, in accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the present in... | 09/13/2011 |
| D642474 | Bottle | 08/02/2011 |
| D642061 | Bottle | 07/26/2011 |
| 7981851 | Environmentally responsible personal cleansing compositions with high performance A method is provided for formulating a personal cleansing composition. At least one primary surfactant, at least one secondary amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactant, at least one humectant, and at least one polymeric and/or quaternary conditioner are selected, each ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7959034 | Liquid product pouring and measuring package with drain-back spout fitment and tight-sealing measuring cup assembly An improved dispensing package for liquids is described comprising a combination pouring spout fitment, a closure that functions as a measuring cup when removed and inverted, and a bottle. The improved liquid seal between the closure and the fitment is made possible... | 06/14/2011 |
| D638301 | Bottle | 05/24/2011 |
| 7943561 | Heavy duty hand cleaner A liquid hand cleansing composition which has the ability to remove stubborn soils such as ink, grease, paint and the like. The composition is also able to hold water insoluble particles in suspension without separation or sedimentation because of cooperation betwee... | 05/17/2011 |
| D638111 | Vaporizer | 05/17/2011 |
| 7897183 | Synergistic antioxidant combinations of herb extracts and methods relating thereto The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb licorice and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of ginger, kudzu, sophora, and thyme. Skin care preparations incorporat... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7887759 | Fragrance delivery system Multiple delivery vapor dispensing mechanisms provide continuous fragrance release and supplemental on-demand fragrance releases with a portion of the on-demand fragrance releases being deposited to provide for a prolonged elevated fragrance intensity. ... | 02/15/2011 |
| D632586 | Angled-neck bottle with sprayer | 02/15/2011 |
| D632454 | Urn with lid | 02/08/2011 |
| 7871969 | Mild cleansing soap bars A personal cleansing composition in solid or bar form which is mild to the skin and very effective in removing dirt and grime from the body, particularly the hands. Importantly, such soap bars do not have a noticeable abrasive feel when in contact with the skin. Ano... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7833918 | Water-activated, disposable two-sided cleaning article A substantially dry, water-activated cleaning article is described that comprises a two-layer nonwoven substrate impregnated with a cleaning composition minimally comprising a nonionic surfactant and a microbially-derived polysaccharidic polymer. ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7816311 | Ergonomic bar soap A cleansing bar includes a surfactant-containing body, which includes a top surface, a bottom surface that is substantially opposite to the top surface, first and second ends, and first and second sides extending horizontally and meeting at the first and second ends... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7793861 | Piston actuated vapor-dispersing device A vapor-dispersing device comprising a moveable piston with an evaporative member is described that operates by the repetitive movement of the piston to bring the evaporative member into repeated contact with the exposed end of a liquid transfer means to wick volati... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7793860 | Piston actuated vapor-dispersing device A vapor-dispersing device comprising a moveable piston with a porous protuberance is described that operates by the repetitive movement of the piston to intermittently dip the porous member into a volatile liquid and to expel air out through vents. ... | 09/14/2010 |
| D623422 | Sheet for laundry use | 09/14/2010 |
| D621713 | Bottle | 08/17/2010 |
| D621273 | Bottle | 08/10/2010 |
| D620366 | Cosmetic dispenser | 07/27/2010 |
| 7754671 | Liquid laundry detergent containing an ethoxylated anionic/nonionic surfactant mixture and fabric conditioner This invention relates to a aqueous liquid laundry composition which both cleans and conditions fabrics. The composition includes certain alcohol ethoxylates as a nonionic surfactant component, certain alkyl ether sulfates as an anionic component and a quaternary am... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7754669 | Detergent composition with enhanced whitening power A laundry detergent for enhancing fabric whiteness comprising at least an alkyl ethoxysulfate having an alkyl chain length of 12-18 carbons and 5-9 moles of ethylene oxide. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the composition further includes an alcoh... | 07/13/2010 |
| D618554 | Bottle | 06/29/2010 |
| D618543 | Gabled box | 06/29/2010 |
