Abstract: Compositions comprising a metallated malodor control polymer or a hydrophobically modified malodor control polymer, a malodor counteractant comprising a perfume material, and an acid catalyst; and methods thereof are provided. Such compositions may be used to reduce or neutralize malodors on surfaces or in the air.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 29, 2011
Publication date:
May 30, 2013
Inventors:
Ricky Ah-Man WOO, Cahit Eylem, Larissa Azirbayeva, Zaiyou Liu, Radhakrishnan Janardanan Nair, Kevin Robert Johnstone, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
Abstract: The invention provides a benefit agent delivery particle having an average diameter of less than 50 micron comprising; at least one shell formed by a step-growth polymerisation reaction, preferably involving an isocyanate monomer, more preferably a urethane and/or a urea, interior said shell, at least one region formed by chain-growth polymerisation reaction (preferably a free-radical polymerisation) which does not involve an isocyanate, c) optionally, a benefit agent interior to said shell, and/or a deposition aid exterior to said shell. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of such particles wherein the shell is formed prior to the chain-growth polymerisation of the at least one region interior of the shell, preferably be forming the shell at a temperature at which the chain-growth reaction is inhibited.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 11, 2011
Publication date:
May 16, 2013
Inventors:
Stuart Anthony Barnett, Craig Warren Jones, Adam John Limer, James Merrington, Jeremy Nicholas Winter
Abstract: The invention concerns the control of female body odours, particularly odours associated with body fluids, namely products of the genito-urinary tract, such as menstrual or catamenial fluids, vaginal fluids, urine, by use of low odour compositions of fragrance materials. The composition of fragrance material includes at least 5% of one or more musks and at least 5% of one or more salicylates.
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for maintaining and/or improving skin health in the area of a wearer covered by an absorbent article. The absorbent article includes a vapor permeable backsheet, a liquid pervious topsheet positioned in facing relation with the backsheet, an absorbent core located between the backsheet and the topsheet. The absorbent article also includes skin care compositions thereon for maintaining and/or improving skin health.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 22, 2011
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2013
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Gretchen Louise Elder, Donald Carroll Roe, Thomas James Klofta
Abstract: Unscented and low scented malodor control compositions are provided. The malodor control compositions are suitable for a variety of applications, including use on plastic films or in fabric and air freshening products.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 30, 2011
Publication date:
April 4, 2013
Inventors:
Judith Ann HOLLINGSHEAD, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Christine Marie Readnour
Abstract: The invention provides a composition useful for forming odor suppressing seals in waterless urinals. Methods of using the composition to form liquid seals as well as waterless urinals employing such liquid seals are further provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 27, 2012
Date of Patent:
March 19, 2013
Assignee:
Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc.
Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 19, 2013
Assignee:
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Robert DiCosimo, Mark Scott Payne, John Edward Gavagan
Abstract: A concentrated treatment composition includes a bird repelling composition, a glycol, and a fragrance-containing/odor control composition. The concentrated treatment composition provides a stable product that is miscible with water. Methods for applying to the treatment compositions are also provided.
Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 12, 2013
Assignee:
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Robert DiCosimo, Mark Scott Payne, John Edward Gavagan
Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 12, 2013
Assignee:
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Robert DiCosimo, Mark Scott Payne, John Edward Gavagan
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for removing aldehyde. Specifically, the present invention relates to an aldehyde-removing composition comprising a microorganism belonging to the genus Gluconobacter having aldehyde-degrading activity, or extracts thereof or disrupted cells thereof, wherein the microorganism belonging to the genus Gluconobacter has higher aldehyde-degrading activity than aldehyde-generating activity.
Abstract: Deodorant composition for the treatment of female malodour comprising a perfume containing violet nitrile and optionally pharaone and/or zinarine.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 12, 2011
Publication date:
March 7, 2013
Applicant:
Givaudan SA
Inventors:
Keith Douglas Perring, John Martin Behan, Alan Forbes Provan
Abstract: Perfume compositions having functional perfume components for aiding in perfume evaporation. The functional perfume components have a Kovat's index in the range of 900-1400 and an ODT of greater than about 1 ppb. In one embodiment, the functional perfume component may be present in an amount from at least about 10% by weight of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition containing a function perfume component is substantially free of a VOC.
Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 23, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 5, 2013
Assignee:
E.I. de Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Robert Dicosimo, John Edward Gavagan, Mark Scott Payne
Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 5, 2013
Assignee:
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Robert DiCosimo, Mark Scott Payne, John Edward Gavagan
Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 5, 2013
Assignee:
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Robert Dicosimo, Mark Scott Payne, John Edward Gavagan
Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 23, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 5, 2013
Assignee:
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Robert Dicosimo, John Edward Gavagan, Mark Scott Payne
Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 5, 2013
Assignee:
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Robert Dicosimo, Mark Scott Payne, John Edward Gavagan
Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 5, 2013
Assignee:
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Robert DiCosimo, Mark Scott Payne, John Edward Gavagan
Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritime acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 2011
Date of Patent:
March 5, 2013
Assignee:
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Robert DiCosimo, Mark Scott Payne, John Edward Gavagan
Abstract: Method of reducing the odour of sulphur-bound products, in particular modified sulphur or sulphur concrete, comprising contacting the sulphur-bound products with a bleaching agent, like e.g. sodium hydrochloride or hydrogen peroxide. The resulting sulphur-bound products emit reduced levels of sulphur-containing gases such as H2S and SO2 and have a reduced odour.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 5, 2010
Publication date:
February 28, 2013
Inventors:
Gyula Imre Dreisziger, Cornelis Pieter Hamelink, Guy Lode Magda Maria Verbist
Abstract: A bar of soap that will help the environment, solve an age old problem of what to do with the annoying pieces of leftover soap, save consumers money by using the complete bar of soap and provide additional functions from one bar of soap.
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use in fragrance compositions. Novel 3.2.1-bicyclo-octene and -octane compounds of the present invention are represented by formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, acetate, carbonate monomethyl ester, and allyloxy; and wherein the broken line represents a single or double bond.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 8, 2010
Date of Patent:
January 22, 2013
Assignee:
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Inventors:
Adam P. Closson, Benjamin Amorelli, Nicole O'Keefe
Abstract: A malodor control composition having at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst, and methods thereof are provided. The malodor control composition is suitable for a variety of applications, including use in fabric and air freshening products.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 8, 2010
Date of Patent:
January 22, 2013
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
Abstract: An encapsulated chlorine dioxide generator is provided. The encapsulated generator includes a core particle that includes a metal chlorite and a solid acid. The encapsulated generator also includes a protective layer that is disposed about at least a portion of the core particle. The protective layer includes a copolymer of polyvinyl alcohol and a polyalkylene glycol. The encapsulated generator is formed in a method including the steps of forming the core particle and disposing the protective layer about the core particle. The encapsulated generator is also used in a method of cleaning an environment. The method of cleaning the environment includes the steps of providing the encapsulated generator and forming chlorine dioxide from the encapsulated chlorine dioxide generator to clean the environment.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 1, 2011
Publication date:
January 17, 2013
Applicant:
BASF SE
Inventors:
Kim Andrews, Shaukat Ali, Jesse Jefferis, James S. Dailey, Charles O. Onyiuke, Keith A. Hirsch
Abstract: The invention describes the unexpected characteristics of blends, including crosslinked reaction products of elastomeric silicone polymers with various polyurethanes and their applications in personal care products.
Abstract: A deodorizing fiber structure contains a material composed of a hydroxy acid derivative is secured to a polyester-based fiber structure, and a method for producing a fiber structure including the steps of immersing a polyester-based fiber structure in a hydroxy acid aqueous solution, subsequently drying, and then heat-treating.
Abstract: Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 14, 2012
Publication date:
January 10, 2013
Applicant:
Searete LLC,
Inventors:
Edward S. Boyden, Daniel B. Cook, Roderick A. Hyde, Eric C. Leuthardt, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods to target enzymatic peracid production to a target surface. The peracid benefit agent produced by the targeted perhydrolytic enzyme can be use for a variety of applications such as bleaching, whitening, disinfecting, destaining, deodorizing, and combinations thereof. Specifically, a fusion protein comprising a perhydrolytic enzyme and at least one peptidic component having affinity for a target surface (excluding body surfaces and oral care surfaces) is used in combination with a suitable substrate and a source of peroxygen to enzymatically produce a peracid on or near the surface of the target material. In a preferred aspect, the target surface is a cellulosic material.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 19, 2011
Publication date:
December 20, 2012
Applicant:
E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
Inventors:
Robert DiCosimo, Scott D. Cunningham, Stephen R. Fahnestock, Tanja Maria Gruber, Mark S. Payne, Pierre E. Rouviere, Linda Jane Solomon, Hong Wang
Abstract: The present invention relates to a double component type deodorant which comprises a first deodorant component A containing a liquid mixture containing a polyphenol and an acid agent and a second deodorant component B containing an alkali agent and an aqueous solvent. These deodorant components A and B may be separately stored in different storage parts. According to the invention, mixed type malodors in which at least two or more kinds of a sulfur-containing compound, aldehydes, lower fatty acids, amines, and the like are mixed can be efficiently deodorized.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an air filtration system and a method for making a photocatalytic oxidation substrate by powder coating a photocatalyst onto a metal substrate.
Abstract: The present invention relates to deodorizing compositions. The invention also relates to deodorizing the interior of the ventilation systems. The invention also relates to deodorizing the interior of vehicle ventilation systems and distributes fresh scent when fan in system is turned on for either heat or air conditioning. The present invention also encompasses a process for deodorizing the interior of a vehicle. The invention also relates to processes for deodorizing the interior of the vehicle ventilation systems and distributes fresh scent when fan in system is turned on for either heat or air conditioning.
Abstract: Compositions for reducing particulates in the air are disclosed. In one embodiment, the composition includes a zwiterrionic polymer, a perfume ingredient, a surfactant, and an aqueous carrier. The compositions of the present invention agglomerate particulates in the air upon contact thus reducing particulates in the air.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 10, 2011
Publication date:
November 15, 2012
Inventors:
Chisomaga Ugochi Nwachukwu, Alan Edward Sherry
Abstract: Disclosed is a deodorant particle having a BET specific surface area of 10 m2/g or more that are obtained by copolymerizing a monomer system including a crosslinkable vinyl monomer and a vinyl monomer having a heteroaromatic ring. The deodorant particles may contain a metal ion. Also disclosed is a process of producing the deodorant particles including the step of copolymerizing a monomer system containing a crosslinkable vinyl monomer and a vinyl monomer having a heteroaromatic ring by oil-in-water emulsion polymerization or precipitation polymerization using an organic solvent whose solubility parameter is different from that of the monomers by an absolute difference of 0 to 2.0. The process can further include the step of bringing the particles obtained by the polymerization into contact with a solvent having a metal salt dissolved therein to support a metal ion on the particle.
Abstract: The invention provides a composition useful for forming odor suppressing seals in waterless urinals. Methods of using the composition to form liquid seals as well as waterless urinals employing such liquid seals are further provided.
Abstract: Disclosed herein are multi-component formulations for enzymatically producing aqueous solutions of peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in, e.g., disinfectant and/or bleaching applications. The multi-component peroxycarboxylic acid formulations comprise at least one carbohydrate esterase family 7 enzyme having perhydrolytic activity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 1, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 23, 2012
Assignee:
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Robert Dicosimo, Arie Ben-Bassat, William R. Cahill, David George Dipietro, Eugenia Costa Hann, Mark S. Payne, Richard Alan Reynolds, Raymond Richard Zolandz
Abstract: Composition comprising bornyl or isobornyl acetate and certain acids are effective for reducing malodors. The acids have the formula R—COOH in which R is C1-5 alkyl or R is C3 or C4 alkylene optionally phenyl-substituted. These compositions can be used in perfumed products, household products and personal care products.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 23, 2012
Publication date:
September 20, 2012
Inventors:
Stephen V. Dente, Ketrin Leka Basile, Brian Fielder, Garry Johnson
Abstract: The present invention includes a covering for substantially eliminating an odor from an underlying object, the covering including a material which substantially covers the underlying object, and a composition incorporated with the material adapted to substantially eliminate the odor of the underlying object. In some exemplary uses, the covering may be used during hunting to cover a shoe, a boot or a backpack.
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a by-product from drinking water treatment, namely alum sludge, in a method and composition for the stabilisation of contaminants (e.g. arsenic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) in materials such as soils and other solid or semi-solid matrix types. The composition may also comprise a reactive carbon material such as activated carbon. Further, the composition may comprise a solidifier such as calcium silicate-based cement to enable the stabilisation and immobilisation of contaminants.
Abstract: The invention relates to novel deodorant compositions containing at least one compound of the family of acetylenic ketones and the deodorant products containing them. A particularly preferred composition according to the invention comprises at least one compound of the family of the ?-acetylenic ketones and a mixture of aldehydes chosen from two different families.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 17, 2010
Publication date:
August 9, 2012
Inventors:
André Casazza, Raymond Kerverdo, Lydia Ziegler, Hugues Brevard
Abstract: There is provided an antibacterial and deodorant fiber that exhibits excellent inhibition of bacterial growth, is capable of responding to a wide variety of odorants, does not discolor easily, and can maintain stable performance. An antibacterial and deodorant fiber characterized in that a fiber treatment agent comprising at least a component (A), and a component (B) and/or a component (C) below are attached thereto at 0.2 to 5 wt % of the total weight of the fiber, the fiber treatment agent containing 20 to 80 wt % of the component (A), and 80 to 20 wt % of the component (B) and/or the component (C): (A) at least one plant extract, said plant being at least one selected from the group consisting of tea leaves, aloe, bamboo, bamboo grass, Japanese butterbur (Petasites japonica), loofa (Luffa cylindrica), horsetail (Equisetum arvense), Japanese mugwort (Artemisia princeps), geranium (Geranium nepalense var.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 4, 2008
Date of Patent:
August 7, 2012
Assignees:
ES Fiber Visions Co., Ltd., ES Fiber Visions Hong Kong Limited, ES Fiber Visions LP, ES Fiber Visions APS
Abstract: A multicomponent material, which is comprised of chitosan material being coated onto an inert carrier material. The multicomponent material can be incorporated into an absorbent structure. In one aspect of the invention, the multicomponent material can be incorporated throughout the thickness of an absorbent structure. Absorbent articles comprising the multicomponent material are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 21, 2006
Date of Patent:
July 31, 2012
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Giovanni Carlucci, Daniela Meo, Maurizio Tamburro, Mattias Schmidt
Abstract: The invention provides a composition useful for forming odor suppressing seals in waterless urinals. Methods of using the composition to form liquid seals as well as waterless urinals employing such liquid seals are further provided.
Abstract: Compositions comprising a metallated malodor control polymer, a malodor counteractant comprising a perfume material, an aqueous carrier, and a pH of about 5 to about 10; and methods thereof are provided. Such compositions may be used to reduce or neutralize malodors on surfaces or in the air.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 14, 2011
Publication date:
July 19, 2012
Inventors:
Ricky Ah-Man WOO, Cahit Eylem, Larissa Azirbayeva, Zaiyou Liu, Radhakrishnan Janardanan Nair, Kevin Robert Johnstone
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1,3-oxathiane compounds represented by Formula I: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of ethyl, butyl, propyl, and (methylthio)ethyl, and their uses to enhance a flavor or fragrance composition.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 27, 2012
Publication date:
July 19, 2012
Inventors:
Zhen Chen, Mark L. Dewis, Debra Merritt