Douglas Bryan Cole

US Patent:

6444214, Sep 3, 2002

Filed:

May 4, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/564939

Inventors:

Douglas Bryan Cole - Hortonville WI
Varsha K. Shah - Menasha WI
Kurt J. Bevernitz - Little Rock AK
Franklin M. Chen - Portland OR
Eric D. Johnson - Larsen WI
Frederick J. Lang - Neenah WI
Jeffrey D. Lindsay - Appleton WI
Ligia A. Rivera - Appleton WI
Kim G. Schick - Menasha WI
Katherine Denise Stahl - Appleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61K 700

US Classification:

424401

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion-sensitive, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products.

US Patent:

6610314, Aug 26, 2003

Filed:

Mar 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/804295

Inventors:

David W. Koenig - Menasha WI
Lisa M. Kroll - Appleton WI
David R. Otts - Appleton WI
Douglas B. Cole - Hortonville WI
Katherine D. Stahl - Appleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A01N 2534

US Classification:

424402, 424404

Abstract:

Antimicrobial formulations, which may be essentially free of an antimicrobial active, comprising one or more proton donating agents and an alkyl phosphate anionic surfactant comprising a mono alkyl phosphate having the chemical structure: wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated straight chain or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, x is a number from 0 to about 20, and R and R are independently selected from hydrogen, an alkali metal, or an alkanol amine, are provided and described herein. The formulations may be incorporated into wet wipes or various other personal care items such as facial tissue, bathroom tissue or feminine care products, or may be incorporated into lotions or soaps which may be applied directly to the skin. The antimicrobial formulations of the present invention have been found to have surprisingly high activity against numerous bacteria and other microorganisms.

US Patent:

6814974, Nov 9, 2004

Filed:

Jan 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/058632

Inventors:

Douglas Bryan Cole - Hortonville WI
Varsha K. Shah - Menasha WI
Kurt J. Bevernitz - Little Rock AK
Franklin M. Chen - Portland OR
Eric D. Johnson - Larsen WI
Frederick J. Lang - Neenah WI
Jeffrey D. Lindsay - Appleton WI
Ligia A. Rivera - Appleton WI
Kim G. Schick - Menasha WI
Katherine Denise Stahl - Appleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

International Classification:

A61K 700

US Classification:

424401

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising ion-sensitive, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products.

US Patent:

7226899, Jun 5, 2007

Filed:

Dec 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/745330

Inventors:

Douglas B. Cole - Elkhart Lake WI, US
James Cotter - Waupaca WI, US
Fred Ashenbrenner - Appleton WI, US
Bruce Siebers - Kimberly WI, US
James McManus - Hortonville WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly - Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

C11D 17/00

US Classification:

510296, 510218, 510276, 510438

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a fibrous matrix of synthetic detergents. The fibrous matrix includes fibers formed of a synthetic wax and a primary surfactant embedded in the fibers. The fibrous matrix further includes a secondary surfactant embedded in the fibers.

US Patent:

7268104, Sep 11, 2007

Filed:

Dec 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/750230

Inventors:

Duane G. Krzysik - Hudson OH, US
Julie M. Utschig - Chicago IL, US
Douglas Bryan Cole - Elkhart Lake WI, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

C11D 1/14
C11D 1/90
C11D 3/04
C11D 3/06

US Classification:

510124, 510125, 510127, 510130, 510137, 510138, 510417, 510419, 424 7021, 424 7024

Abstract:

Novel liquid cleansing products are disclosed. The cleansing products are comprised of a first colored structured liquid and a second colored structured liquid that when dispensed from a suitable dispenser, mix together to form a new colored cleansing product prior to, and during, use.

US Patent:

20070203043, Aug 30, 2007

Filed:

May 2, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/743639

Inventors:

Douglas Cole - Elkhart Lake WI, US
James Cotter - Waupaca WI, US
Fred Ashenbrenner - Appleton WI, US
Bruce Siebers - Kimberly WI, US
James McManus - Hortonville WI, US

International Classification:

C11D 17/00

US Classification:

510293000, 510438000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a composition for forming fibers of synthetic detergents. The composition includes a synthetic wax, a primary surfactant added to the synthetic wax, and a secondary surfactant added to the synthetic wax. The present invention also relates to a method for developing fibers of synthetic detergents. The method includes adding a primary surfactant to a synthetic wax; adding a secondary surfactant to the synthetic wax; and forming the synthetic wax into fibers. In another form, the present invention relates to a fiber that includes a synthetic wax, a primary surfactant embedded in the synthetic wax, and a secondary surfactant embedded in the synthetic wax. The present invention also relates to a fibrous matrix of synthetic detergents. The fibrous matrix includes fibers formed of a synthetic wax and a primary surfactant embedded in the fibers. The fibrous matrix further includes a secondary surfactant embedded in the fibers.

US Patent:

57008426, Dec 23, 1997

Filed:

Nov 1, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/551661

Inventors:

Douglas Bryan Cole - Appleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61K 3116

US Classification:

514721

Abstract:

Methods of incorporating a hydrophobic substance into an aqueous solution in a manner which provides a homogeneous composition are described. The hydrophobic substance is at least partially dissolved in an amide to provide an active mixture. The active mixture is then combined with an aqueous solution to form a composition which may then be mixed for a sufficient amount of time to obtain a uniform dispersion. In a particular aspect, the aqueous solution may include a surfactant.

US Patent:

D4376862, Feb 20, 2001

Filed:

Nov 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

D/114612

Inventors:

Tammy Jo Balzar - Oshkosh WI
Rodney Carlton Christianson - Oshkosh WI
Douglas Bryan Cole - Hortonville WI
Yung Hsiang Huang - Appleton WI
Stephen Bernard Studee - Middleton WI

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

0301

US Classification:

D 3302