Patents Examined by Gregory Webb
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Patent number: 10100272Abstract: The invention provides a composition for cleaning contaminants from semiconductor wafers following chemical-mechanical polishing. The cleaning composition contains a bulky protecting ligand, an organic amine, an organic inhibitor, and water. The invention also provides methods for using the cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Cabot Microelectronics CorporationInventors: Roman Ivanov, Cheng-yuan Ko, Fred Sun
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Patent number: 10090148Abstract: A surface treatment was conducted by using a liquid chemical containing a water-repellent protective film forming agent represented by the following general formula [1], subsequent to a step of cleaning a metal-based wafer and prior to a step of drying the wafer. (R1 represents a C1-C18 monovalent hydrocarbon group the hydrogen elements of which may partially or entirely be replaced with a fluorine element(s). R2 mutually independently represents a monovalent organic group having a C1-C18 hydrocarbon group the hydrogen elements of which may partially or entirely be replaced with a fluorine element(s). “a” is an integer of from 0 to 2.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2013Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Central Glass Company, LimitedInventors: Takashi Saio, Soichi Kumon, Masanori Saito, Shinobu Arata
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Patent number: 10081786Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tanguy Marie Louis Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Bernard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Ian Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley
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Patent number: 10077388Abstract: This invention relates to the use of chloro-trifluoropropenes as refrigerants in negative-pressure liquid chillers and methods of replacing an existing refrigerant in a chiller with chloro-trifluoropropenes. The chloro-trifluoropropenes, particularly 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, have high efficiency and unexpectedly high capacity in liquid chiller applications and are useful as more environmentally sustainable refrigerants for such applications, including the replacement of R-123 and R-11.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Brett L. Van Horn, Philippe Bonnet
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Patent number: 10073352Abstract: The disclosure is directed solutions and processes to remove substances from substrates. In some cases, the substances can include photoresist on semiconductor wafers. The solution can include a quaternary ammonium hydroxide an amine, and optionally a corrosion inhibitor and/or a sugar alcohol. One or more sides of the substrate can be contacted with the solution to remove one or more substances from the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: VERSUM MATERIALS US, LLCInventors: Richard Dalton Peters, Travis W. Acra, Kimberly Dona Pollard
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Patent number: 10073351Abstract: A photoresist or semiconductor manufacturing residue stripping and cleaning composition comprising water, one or more alkaline compounds, one or more corrosion inhibitors, and one or more oxidized products of one or more antioxidants, the method of making the composition and the method of using the composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: VERSUM MATERIALS US, LLCInventors: Rajiv Krishan Agarwal, Mark Richard Brown, Aiping Wu, David Barry Rennie, Yi-Chia Lee, Gene Everad Parris
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Patent number: 10066194Abstract: A solution for use in removing a double sided adhesive tape from moldings and which can have the further property of conditioning the molding for re-use. The solution comprising an admixture of ingredients which can synergistically function to give the desired properties and advantages. The mixture comprising: (a) a ratio of about 1:1 of Kerosene:Diesel; (b) 1 to 10% by vol. of an additive comprising a highly aromatic hydrocarbon solvent; and (c) 0 to 10% by vol. of perfume.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: M.M.Z. Solutions Pty LtdInventor: Mark J. Russell
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Patent number: 10066140Abstract: Compositions and methods based on the use of fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one carbon-carbon double bond, such as HFO-1214, HFO-HF0-1233, or HF0-1354 having properties highly beneficial in foaming and blowing agent applications, articles and methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Robert C. Johnson, Hsueh S. Tung, Rajiv R. Singh, Ian Shankland
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Patent number: 10066190Abstract: The present invention provides methods for determining mild aqueous laundry detergent formulations, mild liquid laundry detergent formulations, and methods for preparing the same. The formulations comprise various surfactants and have a low detergent mildness indicator, derived from combining results from Zein test, corneosurfametry test, and in vitro cytokine release test.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbHInventors: Janet Coope-Epstein, Lisa Ann Young, Ryan Bradley Cameron, Meghan Russell
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Patent number: 10062837Abstract: A composition for cleaning a magnetic pattern, a method of manufacturing a magnetic memory device, a method of forming a magnetic pattern, and a magnetic memory device, the composition including a glycol ether-based organic solvent; a decomposing agent that includes an aliphatic amine; and at least one of a chelating agent, or a cleaning accelerator that includes an organic alkaline compound, wherein the composition is devoid of water.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SAMYOUNG PURE CHEMICALS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ho-Young Kim, Jin-Hye Bae, Hoon Han, Won-Jun Lee, Chang-Kyu Lee, Geun-Joo Baek, Jung-Ig Jeon
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Patent number: 10053652Abstract: The present invention is a dimensionally stable solid detergent composition which can be used as a soaking composition. The composition includes a bio-based content of 58% or greater and includes an alkalinity source, a metal protector, a surfactant system, water, a threshold agent, and a polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition. The polymer the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount from approximately 5% to 90% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition and a residue of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer or salts thereof present in an amount from approximately 10% to 75% by weight of the polysaccharide hybrid polymer composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Amanda Ruth Blattner, Charles Allen Hodge, Carter M. Silvernail
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Patent number: 10047325Abstract: Phosphorus-free detergent compositions are provided. Detergent compositions including an aminocarboxylate, water conditioning agent, source of alkalinity and water beneficially do not require the use of additional surfactants and/or polymers to provide suitable detergency and prevent scale build-up on treated surfaces. The detergent compositions are used with a sanitizer to employ the phosphorus-free detergent compositions for use as low temperature ware wash detergents that beneficially reduce scale build-up. Methods of employing the phosphorus-free detergent compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett, Carter M. Silvernail, Steven E. Lentsch, Terrence P. Everson
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Patent number: 10041021Abstract: Cleaning compositions that include a non-functionalized alkyl polyglycoside, a nonionic surfactant system, and water. In certain embodiments, the cleaning compositions are substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. Additionally, some embodiments of the invention are substantially free of butyl cellosolve. The cleaning composition is capable of removing both proteinaceous food soils and hydrocarbon-based oily soils. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Amanda Ruth Blattner, Mark Levitt, Victor Fuk-Pong Man
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Patent number: 10035975Abstract: A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 quaternary functionalized alkyl polyglucoside selected from the group consisting of stearyldimoniumhydroxypropyl laurylglucosides chloride and lauryldimoniumhydroxypropyl cocoglucosides chloride, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett, Amanda Ruth Blattner
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Patent number: 10035977Abstract: Caustic-free detergent compositions are provided. Detergent compositions including an aminocarboxylate, water conditioning agent, non-caustic source of alkalinity and water beneficially do not require the use of additional surfactants and/or polymers to provide suitable detergency and prevent scale build-up on treated surfaces. The detergent compositions are used with a sanitizer to employ the caustic-free detergent compositions are particularly suitable for use as low temperature ware wash detergents that beneficially reduce scale build-up. Methods of employing the caustic-free detergent compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erin Jane Dahlquist Howlett, Steven E. Lentsch, Terrence P. Everson, Carter M. Silvernail
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Patent number: 10030216Abstract: Systems and methods for formulating and utilizing chemical gel formulations, particularly with respect to cooling tower fill cleaning operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Kane, Joseph J. Franzino, Pete Gentile, Mark Rothenhausen, Ray Field
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Patent number: 10023753Abstract: Disclosed is a product comprised of a urethane reducer and an oil.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Inventor: Jamie Lasher
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Patent number: 10017714Abstract: Surfactant systems and compositions incorporating the same are disclosed for use as rinse aids on plastics and other wares. The surfactant systems and compositions include both liquid and solid formulations, along with methods of use for treating plastics and other wares. The surfactant systems and compositions provide synergistic combinations allowing lower actives in composition formulations of the plastic-compatible surfactant systems providing good sheeting, wetting and drying properties.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignees: Ecolab USA Inc., BASF SEInventors: Janel Marie Kieffer, Terrence P. Everson, James S. Dailey, Thomas Gessner, Juergen Tropsch
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Patent number: 10017719Abstract: A cleaning composition comprising: a. At least one alkanolamine b. At least one mineral acid c. At least one salt of a hydroxycarboxylic acid d. At least one protease enzyme; wherein said composition contains no surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Whiteley Corporation PTY. LTD.Inventors: Trevor Owen Glasbey, Nicolas Alan Roberts, Christopher David Hoffman, Phillip John Morgan
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Patent number: 10017713Abstract: A composition includes a fluorinated or perfluorinated organic solvent, and a fluorinated surfactant of the general formula (1): [Formula should be inserted here] Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms. Each occurrence of R1 and R2 is independently H or CH3, n is 1-3, and x is 1-3.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: William M. Lamanna, Patricia M. Savu, Jason M. Kehren, Liping Claryn Ng, Namiko Ikegaya