Abstract: Laundry or dishwasher detergent elements (5) are of elongate shape. They may be set into an array which is which is the refill of a multi-wash dispensing device for use in a cleaning machine.

Abstract: A refill device for a multi-dosing detergent delivery device comprises: a plurality of dosage elements each containing an amount of detergent; and a disposable dosage element support means for containing said dosage elements and holding them in a specific configuration prior to use, wherein said specific configuration matches a compartment layout of a multi-chamber inlet part of a multi-dosing detergent delivery device and facilitates insertion of said dosage elements into said multi-chamber inlet part by a user without the user needing to handle any of said dosage elements directly. In one variant, primary retail packaging is provided mimicking the internal formation of the multi-chamber inlet part (400) such that the removal of a lid and subsequent inverting of a base portion of the packaging over the multi-chamber inlet part brings the dosage elements into correct registration with the chambers of the multi-chamber inlet part.

Abstract: This invention relates to container containing a dose of a liquid cleaning composition for use in a ware washing machine, wherein said container is adapted to be disposed in a ware washing machine in a predetermined orientation and wherein said container comprises a low-level opening for permitting egress of the cleaning composition from the container (when disposed in said predetermined orientation), and wherein the container is of a water-insoluble plastics material and wherein the low-level opening is closed by water-soluble plastics closure member. The dosage element and chamber are particularly useful in the context of forming part of a multi-dosing cleaning composition delivery device and/or a refill for such a device.

Abstract: The invention concerns detergent dosing devices and particularly a device for metering detergent doses within a dishwashing machine. A detergent dosing device according to an embodiment of the invention comprises: a lid assembly (20) and a base assembly (10). The base assembly (10) is arranged to receive an array of “n” detergent doses and the device is arranged to perform “n” washing cycles prior to replacement of said array. The device provides improvements over the prior art in that it includes provision for counting means in the form of a counting ring (26) for providing a visual indication to a user of a number of washing cycles performed or remaining and further has an end of life indication means (22) for indicating, independently of said counting means, that “n” cycles have been carried out and that said array requires replacement.

Abstract: An emanator blister, has a membrane comprising PET/PBT. The blister contains a liquid detersive active.

Abstract: The invention concerns detergent dosing devices and particularly a device for metering detergent doses within a dishwashing machine. A detergent dosing device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention comprises: a water/wash liquor collection area (12), a controlled inlet valve (14) for receiving water/wash liquor from the water/wash liquor collection area (12) and selectively allowing the collected water/wash liquor to pass through it, a housing part 10 for receiving water/wash liquor passed to it by the controlled inlet valve (14), a detergent supply (16) for mixing with said water/wash liquor, a first sensor (18) for sensing the cleanliness level of water/wash liquor, a second sensor (20) for sensing detergent, a controller (22) for receiving signals from said first and second sensors (18, 20) and for selectively controlling said inlet valve (14) on the basis of the outputs from the first and second sensors and an outlet (28) for dispensing mixed water/wash liquor and detergent.

Abstract: A detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine, the device having a plurality of chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a selecting means to selectively expose each chamber to wash liquor allowing the detergent, in use, to be washed out of the chamber; a manual operating means being movable from a first position to a second position for loading mechanical energy into the device which provides a restoring force for the operating means, and a return motion prevention means to retain the operating means in the second position, the return motion prevention means being arranged to move when subjected to a condition prevailing in an interior of the machine during a wash cycle, thereby moving the operating means to the first position or releasing the operating means to return to the first position during a single wash cycle; the operating means being arranged to move the selecting means and cartridge relatively to one another to advance the selecting means to an adjacent chamber as it moves

Abstract: Methods, apparatus for the manufacture of an elongate compressed detergent composition, using apparatus comprising at least one pressing means (64) in movable communication with a forming chamber (60), wherein said at least one pressing means has a contact surface (65) suitable for contacting, in use, a composition, (61) to be compressed, and wherein the at least one contact surface is angled with respect to the forming chamber; the method comprising the steps of: loading the forming chamber with a dose of the detergent composition; the at least one contact surface being brought into contact with the detergent composition; the at least one pressing means compressing the composition between the at least one contact surface and forming chamber; and retracting the at least one pressing means to leave an elongate compressed detergent composition in the forming chamber of a non-rectangular cross-section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device. The device comprises a housing (20) for receiving, in use, therein a cartridge (50) having a plurality X of chambers (52) each accommodating a detergent composition; a water/wash liquor collection area for receiving and collecting water/wash liquor falling upon it; directing means (350) for directing said water/wash liquor selectively into an inlet hole of a chamber (52) of the cartridge (50) to contact the detergent composition therein; and an outlet to allow the detergent loaded wash liquor to exit the device. The device further comprises manually operated indexing means for causing movement of said directing means (350) relative to said cartridge (50) so as to cause sequential movement of said directing means (350) from directing water/wash liquor from one chamber to directing it to a neighbouring chamber and an end stop mechanism for preventing actuation of the manual indexing mechanism subsequent to an Xth washing cycle.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising; a) a non-phosphorous based builder which is an amino acid based compound or a succinate based compound, b) one or more enzymes which are destabilised by the non-phosphorous containing builder and c) a stabilisation system for the one or more enzymes. The stabilising system comprising one or more divalent metal ion salts and a non-ionic surfactant. Preferably the builder is the tetrasodium salt of glutamic-N,N-diacetic acid and the enzyme comprises protease. The preferred divalent metal ion salts are calcium salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting device, particularly arranged for mounting a detergent delivery cartridge (100) to an interior of a dishwasher. The mounting device comprises a mounting clip (200) and a slider mechanism, whereby the slider mechanism forms part of a detergent delivery cartridge, and the mounting clip (200) is positively locatable into one of a plurality of locations along said slider mechanism to provide a height adjustable mounting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device. In embodiments of the present invention, the device comprises a housing (2) for receiving a cartridge (200). The cartridge (200) has a plurality X of chambers, each accommodating a detergent composition. The device has a lid (3,1100) for receiving water/wash liquor and directing it selectively into a chamber of the cartridge (200) to contact the detergent composition therein and an outlet to allow the detergent loaded wash liquor to exit the device. The device has automatic indexing means (100) for automatic movement of said cartridge (200) relative to said lid (3,1100) so as to cause a neighbouring chamber to be in an exposed, ready to be used, position prior to a next washing cycle and features an end stop mechanism (A,B) for preventing actuation of said automatic indexing mechanism (100) subsequent to an Xth washing cycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device. The device comprises a housing (20) for receiving therein a cartridge (50, 5000) having a plurality X of chambers (52) each accommodating a detergent composition; a water/wash liquor collection area (360) for receiving and collecting water/wash liquor falling upon it; directing means (350) for directing said water/wash liquor selectively into an inlet hole of a chamber (52) of the cartridge (50, 5000) to contact the detergent composition therein; and an (220) outlet to allow the detergent loaded wash liquor to exit the device.

Abstract: A multi-dosing detergent delivery device removably insertable into an automatic dishwashing machine. The device comprises a cartridge capable of receiving therein a plurality of dosage elements of a cleaning composition, a collection area formed in a lid area of said device suitable to collect water/wash liquor in a main wash cycle of a dishwasher and a directing means to direct water or wash liquor from said collection area selectively to an interior part of said device. The collection area of the device is optimised for collecting enough water/wash liquor in a main wash cycle of a dishwasher to achieve standard dissolution of a single dosage element during a dishwashing programme.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a multi-dosing detergent delivery device including a status indicator for providing an external indication of the internal status of the device. The indicator comprises a first element (140) internal to a main housing part (100) of the device and whose position is directly related to the status of the device and a second element (120) external of the main housing. The second element (120) and the first element (140) are linked together by means of magnetic attraction. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first element (140) comprises a magnet and the second element (120) comprises a ferro-magnetic sphere, held within a transparent dome (110). The sphere (120) and dome (110) are mounted to the exterior of a main housing of the device and form an isolated sub-housing, whilst the magnet (140) is provided internally.

Abstract: The invention concerns a multi-dosing detergent delivery device that is removably insertable into an automatic dishwashing machine. The device comprises a cartridge capable of receiving therein a rack of dosage elements of a cleaning composition, a collection area formed in a lid area of said device suitable to collect water/wash liquor in a main wash cycle of a dishwasher and a directing means to direct water or wash liquor from said collection area selectively to an interior part of said device. In particular, the device of the present invention includes a sieve arrangement located in the lid area to prevent or impede particles from blocking water/wash liquor flow into said interior part of the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device. In embodiments of the present invention, the device comprises a housing (2) for receiving a cartridge (200). The cartridge (200) has a plurality X of chambers (210), each accommodating a detergent composition. The device further includes a directing means (3,34) to direct wash liquor selectively into a chamber (210) of the cartridge (200) to contact the detergent composition within it, and an outlet to allow the detergent loaded wash liquor to exit the device. The device also includes indexing means (100) for causing automatic movement of the cartridge (200) relative to the directing means (3,34) during and subsequent to a wash cycle so as to cause a neighbouring chamber (210) to be exposed prior to a next washing cycle.

Abstract: A package comprises a detergent composition enclosed by a water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging material. The detergent composition further comprises encapsulated phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) in granular form having a particle size of from 10-500 ?m.