Patents by Inventor Rudolf Govert Van Driel

Rudolf Govert Van Driel 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).

  • Photobleach speckle and laundry detergent compositions containing it
    Patent number: 7002051
    Abstract: A colored speckle composition for use in particulate laundry detergent compositions comprising a porous granular carrier and at least 0.01 wt % photobleach, preferably at least 0.05 wt %, more preferably at least 0.1 wt %, based on the active ingredient, the composition having an average bulk density of at most 600 g/l, preferably at most 500 g/l, most preferably at most 400 g/l. The carrier system reduces the staining tendency of the photobleach. The most preferred carrier is spray dried detergent base powder. The most preferred photobleach is a blend of Zn and Al sulphonated phthalocyanine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Jose Bonelli, Marcio Henrique Perissinotto Bonfa, Rudolf Govert Van Driel, Paulo-Enrique De Gusmao, Mario Jovelino Del Nunzio, Paulo Cesar Puelle Andrade
  • Photobleach speckle and laundry detergent compositions containing it
    Publication number: 20030087791
    Abstract: A coloured speckle composition for use in particulate laundry detergent compositions comprising a porous granular carrier and at least 0.01 wt % photobleach, preferably at least 0.05 wt %, more preferably at least 0.1 wt %, based on the active ingredient, the composition having an average bulk density of at most 600 g/l, preferably at most 500 g/l, most preferably at most 400 g/l. The carrier system reduces the staining tendency of the photobleach. The most preferred carrier is spray dried detergent base powder. The most preferred photobleach is a blend of Zn and Al sulphonated phthalocyanine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Jose Bonelli, Marcio Henrique Perissinotto Bonfa, Rudolf Govert Van Driel, Paulo-Enrique De Gusmao, Mario Jovelino Del Nunzio, Paulo Cesar Puelle Andrade