Patents by Inventor Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
Chris Efstathios Housmekerides 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).
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Publication number: 20090308414Abstract: This invention relates to a dosage element of cleaning composition and an associated chamber for use in a ware washing machine, for example a dishwashing machine or a laundry washing machine. The dosage element and chamber are particularly useful in the context of forming part of a multi-dosing detergent delivery device and/or a refill for such a device. The element supports various different configurations of ingress and egress holes for an efficient dissolution of cleaning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Publication number: 20090235959Abstract: An assembly comprising a unit dose element (4) of soluble or dispersible composition useful in ware washing, and a chamber (2) therefor, the chamber having an inlet for water at a upper position of the chamber, and an outlet for water at a lower position of the chamber, the inlet comprising or being in communication with water directing means (34) whereby water is directed to the mid-region of the upper end of the unit dose element, the unit dose element being undersized relative to the interior of the chamber such that there is a gap between the or each exterior surface of the unit dose element and the opposed internal surface or surfaces of the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Karl Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Patent number: 7557075Abstract: A package comprises an aqueous liquid detergent composition enclosed by a water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging material. The aqueous liquid detergent composition has a water content of between 20 and 50 wt %. The aqueous liquid detergent composition comprises at least one polyphosphate builder material in an amount of greater than 10 wt % and a carbohydrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2004Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Daniele Fregonese, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Publication number: 20090170743Abstract: An article comprises a rack of solid sticks (12) of dishwasher detergent, retained on a backing material (16) and being formable into a nested, preferably cylindrical, form. The nested article is inserted into a holder, which is a plastics body, rigid and substantial. The holder is a permanent article located in use in a dishwasher but the article is a refill. Wastage of material when it is exhausted is minimal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Rainer Link
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Publication number: 20090104093Abstract: A free standing detergent dispensing device removably insertable into an automatic washing machine, the device comprising a cartridge having a plurality of chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a directing means to direct wash liquor selectively into a chamber of a cartridge to contact the detergent composition therein, wherein the directing means is movable relatively to the cartridge to bring an opening in the directing means selectively into alignment with an inlet opening in each chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2005Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Guido Brandt, Thomas Enkel, Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Michael Hahl, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Brendyn Rogers
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Publication number: 20090075855Abstract: A dishwasher detergent delivery cartridge comprises a plurality of unit dose elements of a dishwasher detergent composition, the composition being a substantially coherent mass and comprising at least 20 wt % of methyl glycine diacetic acid and/or a salt thereof and/or of glutamic diacetic acid and/or a salt thereof. Such compositions have been found to have excellent stability and/or performance in multi-dose applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Publication number: 20090044575Abstract: 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 movesType: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2005Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Guido Brandt, Michael Hahl, Thomas Enkel, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Brendyn Rogers
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Publication number: 20080308570Abstract: A detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine, the device having a cartridge with 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 thermal element to retain the operating means in the second position, the thermal element being arranged to move when subjected to an elevated temperature prevailing in an interior of the machine during a wash cycle, thereby moving the operating means or releasing the operating means, the operating means being arranged to advance the selecting means to an adjacent chamber as the cartridge remains stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2005Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Guido Brandt, Michael Hahl, Thomas Enkel, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Brendyn Rogers
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Publication number: 20080293604Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Karl Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Publication number: 20080293605Abstract: A low-foaming composition for cleaning a ware-washing machine comprises water, an alkoxylate, an acid (preferably citric acid), and preferably a phase separation promoter (for example a polyethylene glycol or an ionic salt). The composition is in two separate layers under ambient conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2006Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Karl Ludwig Gibis, Dietmar Van Loyen, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Publication number: 20080277373Abstract: A closure for a container. The closure comprises a channel which extends therethrough. The channel is filled with a composition capable of being dispersed in an aqueous medium at an elevated temperature. The dispersible composition comprises a fragrance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2005Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Dietmar Van Loyen
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Publication number: 20080274025Abstract: A detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine, the device having a cartridge with 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 thermal element to retain the operating means in the second position, the thermal element being arranged to move when subjected to an elevated temperature prevailing in an interior of the machine during a wash cycle, thereby moving the operating means or releasing the operating means, the operating means being arranged to advance the selecting means to an adjacent chamber as the cartridge remains stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2005Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Guido Brandt, Thomas Enkel, Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Michael Hahl, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Brendyn Rodgers
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Publication number: 20080271760Abstract: A process for cleaning an automatic dishwashing machine comprises delivering into the machine a machine cleaning composition suitably containing an acid or builder, followed by delivering into the machine a dishwashing composition. Conveniently the process involves delivering the machine cleaning composition directly to the main washing chamber of the machine, charging the delivery compartment of the machine with the dishwashing composition; and carrying out a wash with kitchenware articles inside, using a cycle which includes a pre-wash stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Dietmar Van Loyen
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Publication number: 20080173375Abstract: A container for regenerating salt for a dishwasher comprises a body (1) having a spout adapted to engage an inner periphery of a mouth of a dishwasher salt tank. The spout has a gate (2) operable by a user to allow the flow of salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Dietmar van Loyen
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Publication number: 20080168804Abstract: A free standing detergent dispensing device removably insertable into an automatic washing machine, the device comprising a cartridge having a plurality of chambers to accommodate a detergent composition, a directing means to direct wash liquor selectively into a chamber of the cartridge to contact the detergent composition therein and a common outlet from all of the chambers to allow the detergent loaded wash liquor to exit the device, wherein the outlet only permits substantially uni-directional flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2005Publication date: July 17, 2008Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Guido Brandt, Thomas Enkel, Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Michael Hahl, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Brendyn Rogers
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Publication number: 20080161218Abstract: A composition comprising phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) is provided. The PAP has a particle size of 0.01 to 100 ?m and a particle size distribution with x(50) of less than 10 ?m. Preferably the composition is a detergent composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Daniele Fregonese, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Pavlinka Roy, Ralf Wiedemann
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Patent number: D564143Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Stefan Gaa, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Patent number: D568555Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2007Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Stefan Gaa, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Patent number: D601766Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Stefan Gaa, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Patent number: D604466Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Stefan Gaa, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides