Patents by Inventor Baudouin Mertens

Baudouin Mertens 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).

  • Alkaline cleaning compositions
    Patent number: 8282743
    Abstract: Alkaline cleaning compositions that are useful to remove burnt-on and/or baked-on soil deposits and grease are described. The alkaline cleaning compositions comprise a buffering system of a strong base and an organic acid such that the pH is maintained in the range of about 10 to about 11.2. Also described are methods of removing burnt-on or baked on soil deposits or grease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Genevieve Bonnechere, Baudouin Mertens
  • ALKALINE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20110226293
    Abstract: A cleaning composition comprising: (i) a buffering system comprising a strong base and an organic acid; (ii) an alkanolamine; (iii) at least one surfactant chosen from a zwitterionic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant, an ionic surfactant and mixtures thereof; and (iv) an organic solvent chosen from lower alkanols, glycol ethers and diethers, and mixtures thereof; wherein the pH of the composition is about 9 to about 13. These alkaline cleaning compositions are useful to remove burnt-on and/or baked-on soil deposits and grease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Genevieve Bonnechere, Baudouin Mertens
  • Light duty liquid cleaning compositions having improved preservative system
    Patent number: 6608013
    Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising at least two surfactants, an improved preservative system, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Julien Drapier, Baudouin Mertens
  • Liquid cleaning composition containing an effective biodegradable chelating agent
    Patent number: 6573230
    Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, a nonionic surfactant, a preservative system, a short chain amphiphile, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Baudouin Mertens, Julien Drapier
  • Light duty liquid cleaning compositions having improved preservative system
    Patent number: 6562773
    Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising at least two surfactants, an improved preservative system, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Julien Drapier, Baudouin Mertens
  • Liquid dish cleaning compositions having improved preservative system
    Patent number: 6537956
    Abstract: A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising at least one anionic surfactant, a magnesium containing inorganic salt, an improved preservative system, polyethylene glycol and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Julien Drapier, Baudouin Mertens
  • Liquid cleaning composition having an improved preservative system
    Patent number: 6518232
    Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, a nonionic surfactant, a preservative system, a short chain amphiphile, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Baudouin Mertens, Julien Drapier
  • Light duty liquid cleaning compositions having improved preservative system
    Patent number: 6511955
    Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant, polyethylene glycol, an improved preservative system, an inorganic magnesium salt and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Julien Drapier, Baudouin Mertens
  • Light duty liquid cleaning compositions having improved preservative system
    Patent number: 6489280
    Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant, polyethylene glycol, an improved preservative system, an inorganic magnesium salt and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Julien Drapier, Baudouin Mertens
  • Liquid dish cleaning compositions having improved preservative system comprising ethylene diamine-N,N-disuccinate
    Patent number: 6465406
    Abstract: A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising at least one anionic surfactant, a magnesium containing inorganic salt, an improved preservative system, polyethylene glycol and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Julien Drapier, Baudouin Mertens
  • Liquid cleaning composition containing a preservative and an effective chelating agent
    Patent number: 6455487
    Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, a nonionic surfactant, a preservative, a chelating agent, a short chain amphiphile, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Baudouin Mertens, Julien Drapier
  • Light duty liquid cleaning compositions having improved preservative system
    Patent number: 6455481
    Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant, polyethylene glycol, an improved preservative system, an inorganic magnesium salt and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Julien Drapier, Baudouin Mertens
  • Liquid cleaning composition having an improved preservative system
    Patent number: 6448217
    Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, a nonionic surfactant, a preservative system, a short chain amphiphile, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Baudouin Mertens, Julien Drapier
  • Liquid cleaning composition having an improved preservative system
    Patent number: 6444635
    Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, a nonionic surfactant, a preservative system, a short chain amphiphile, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Baudouin Mertens, Julien Drapier
  • Liquid cleaning compositions containing a methyl ethoxylated ester
    Patent number: 6319887
    Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil containing a nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a fatty acid, magnesium sulfate, methyl ethoxylated ester cosurfactant, a perfume, essential oil or water insoluble organic compound and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventor: Baudouin Mertens
  • Liquid cleaning compositions containing a methyl ethoxylated ester
    Patent number: 6316401
    Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil containing a nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a fatty acid, magnesium sulfate, methyl ethoxylated ester cosurfactant, a perfume, essential oil or water insoluble organic compound and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventor: Baudouin Mertens
  • Microemulsion liquid cleaning composition containing a short chain amphiphile
    Patent number: 6291418
    Abstract: An improvement is described in thickened all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated/propoxylated nonionic surfactant, a short chain amphiphile or a water soluble cosurfactant, a polymeric thickener, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water and optionally, an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Baudouin Mertens, Claude Blanvalet, Myriam Mondin
  • Microemulsion liquid cleaning composition containing a short chain amphiphile
    Patent number: 6288019
    Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated/propoxylated nonionic surfactant, a short chain amphiphile and olefin/maleic acid copolymer, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water and optionally, an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Baudouin Mertens, Patrick Durbut, Francoise Mathieu
  • Microemulsion liquid cleaning composition containing a short chain amphiphile
    Patent number: 6150319
    Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated/propoxylated nonionic surfactant, a short chain amphiphile and olefin/maleic acid copolymer, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water and optionally, an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Baudouin Mertens, Patrick Durbut, Francoise Mathieu
  • Microemulsion liquid cleaning composition containing a short chain amphiphile containing an olefin acid copolymer
    Patent number: 6136774
    Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylatedr/propoxylated nonionic surfactant, a short chain amphiphile and olefin/maleic acid copolymer, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water and optionally, an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Baudouin Mertens, Patrick Durbut, Francoise Mathieu