Deodorants (nonbody) Patents (Class 424/76.1)
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Patent number: 6468518Abstract: Animal enclosures such as poultry houses generate high amounts of ammonia that adversely affect weight gain and mortality or the animals, particularly among young chicks. The addition of a deliquescent salt, such as calcium chloride, to alum to treat animal waste products rapidly activates the alum to remove ammonia from the atmosphere. The ammonia sulfate by-product is useful as a nitrogen fertilizer.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: General Chemical CorporationInventors: Christopher Bruce Lind, Joseph Lewis Hurd, Russell Hayden Barnes
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Publication number: 20020146383Abstract: A regimen for hunting includes using a number of zeolite-containing personal items in connection with a hunter's apparel and body to reduce the hunter's scent for improved hunting. The personal items include mouthwash, deodorant/anti-perspirant, body and boot powder, bar and liquid soap for cleansing the body and hair, laundry detergent and dryer sheets. Each of the personal items includes an effective amount of zeolite, so that use of the personal items reduces the available scent to be detected by animals in the wild. The regimen can also include the use of a seat cushion that is covered with an activated carbon-containing fabric for odor control and/or elimination.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2002Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventor: Louis B. Johnson
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Publication number: 20020141962Abstract: A deodorant composition, which comprises a pyrone compound given by formula: 1Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Keisuke Watanabe, Michihiko Fujinami
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Publication number: 20020141961Abstract: An odor sorbing packaging material is prepared by applying to at least one surface of a flexible substrate an odor absorbing coating containing an effective concentration of activated carbon. The packaging material may be converted into packages, bags, pouches, liner members, wrappers or the like for packaging products and other materials that generate objectionable odors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Ladislav Falat, James R. Miller, Mark E. Schiek, David R. Walker
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Publication number: 20020141963Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of removing or masking odor associated with chondroitin derived from marine life. The method comprises blending the chondroitin with citric acid, silicon dioxide, and optionally a flavorant to yield a substantially non-malodorous blend.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Applicant: American Home Products CorporationInventors: Nkere Kanu Ebube, William Antonio Mark
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Publication number: 20020136702Abstract: A deodorizing composition comprising as an antimicrobial agent an effective amount of an extract of Lawsonia inermis, or of an antimicrobially active fraction thereofType: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2000Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: Melvyn Rosenberg Nevo
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Patent number: 6455034Abstract: Methods, compositions and products are described which inhibit the development of odor in excreted body fluids by odor-causing cations.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1994Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventor: Fred H. Steiger
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Publication number: 20020131950Abstract: The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household, institutional and industrial odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates or are emitted from industrial sludges. The odor control composition of this invention is a solution of Chloramine-T which may incorporate a suitable wetting agent. The solutions in this invention may further be buffered. The concentration of the Chloramine-T can be from about 0.5 to about 15 weight percent when used. The concentration of the wetting agent can be from about 0.1 to about 5%.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Applicant: H & S CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.Inventor: David J. Schneider
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Patent number: 6440415Abstract: A regimen for hunting includes using a number of activated carbon-containing personal items in connection with a hunter's apparel and body to reduce the hunter's scent for improved hunting. The personal items include mouthwash, deodorant/antiperspirant, body and boot powder, bar and liquid soap for cleansing the body and hair, laundry detergent and dryer sheets. Each of the personal items includes an effective amount of activated carbon, so that use of the personal items reduces the available scent to be detected by animals in the wild.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2000Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Johnson Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Louis B. Johnson
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Patent number: 6436384Abstract: An animal bedding composition and method of manufacture includes cut or shredded pieces of multiple panel corrugated cardboard kraft paper structures having an internal corrugated panel sandwiched between outer panels, and an adsorptive deodorizing ion exchange agent such as a zeolite dispersed throughout the cardboard pieces and carried on outer and inner surfaces of the pieces of cardboard and on outer and inner surfaces of the corrugations to provide a comfortable, hygienic and deodorized floor covering for animal stalls. An automated method of manufacturing the animal bedding composition is also described. The ion exchange agent attaches to surfaces of the corrugated cardboard which serves as a carrier to sanitize and deodorize a stall. The open structure of the cut corrugations provides mechanical load absorption, and a wicking action to aerate moisture from a stall.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1998Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Inventor: Carl V. Santoiemmo
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Patent number: 6426055Abstract: Described is a fragrance control release system which is an emulsifier-free, single phase, nonporous, continuous, permeable polymeric film having a substantially uniform thickness of from about 1 up to about 150 microns, having entrapped and dissolved therein molecules of at least one fragrance substance capable of evolving from said film into the environment proximate said film by means of molecular diffusion at a permeation rate of from about 1×10−7 up to about 0.1 mg-mm/cm2-min in a sustained and controlled release manner. Also described is a process for using the aforementioned system for imparting a fragrance into the environment above the unobstructed outer surface of the aforementioned polymer film which is coated on the surface of a solid or semi-solid support, e.g., a solid surface or human epidermis.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2000Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Adi Shefer, Shmuel David Shefer, John M. Teffenhart
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Patent number: 6413506Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions (deodorizing or not) for human and animal excrement, especially pest and livestock, comprised of acidic agents and water soluble polymers, wherein the acidic agents are base neutralizers for the ammonia and indolic amines in the excrement and the water soluble polymers are barrier forming agents for the vapor of the offensive odor producing compounds in the excrement and for slowing down the air oxidative and enzymatic nitrification of the excrement ammonia and organic nitrogen thus dispersing and attenuating nitrate concentrations in the environment. The present invention further relates to a method of applying said compositions to excrement. Said compositions may be applied to excrement in liquid form by mixing the liquid composition together with the excrement, or in form of a spray, by spraying the composition directly on to the excrement.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Damar Holdings S.A.Inventors: Shalom Levi, Steve Daren
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Patent number: 6403075Abstract: A method and composition are disclosed with which it becomes possible to reduce the perception of ammonia odor in ammonia-containing compositions such as hair bleaches and colorants. A perfume composition containing at least one perfume material which is olfactively stable in the ammonia base and satisfies one of the following criteria is added to the ammonia-containing composition: (1) contains a phenyl ring moiety and has an air diffusion coefficient of >5.7, (2) contains a C-5 ring moiety, which also contains at least 1 carbon which is sp2 hybridized, and has an air diffusion coefficient of >4.4.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Dragoco Gerberding & Co. AGInventor: Jill Costa
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Patent number: 6391325Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nitrogen-containing complexing agents for deodorization and antimicrobial treatment of the skin and of textile fiber materials. The complexing agents employed according to the invention have the formula in which Q1, is Carb1; Carb2,; or a radical of the formula —(CH2)m1—OH; Q2 is hydrogen or Carb2; and Q3 is Carb3; an amino acid radical; or a radical of the formula where Carb1, Carb2 and Carb3 independently of one another are the radical of a C1-C8-mono- or -dicarboxylic acid and m1 is 1 to 5. The complexing agents according to the invention show a pronounced bacteriostatic action against Corynebacterium xerosis (bacteria which cause body odour) and are therefore suitable as the antimicrobial active substance in body care compositions and antimicrobial fabric finishing of textile materials.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1998Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Frank Bachmann, Dietmar Ochs, Roland Utz, Thomas Ehlis
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Patent number: 6379658Abstract: Described is a process and compositions for counteracting human sweat malodor. The compositions containing at least 10 weight percent of either 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-nonadienenitrile or 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile. Additional ingredients may be added including napthyl methyl ether, methyl beta-naphthyl ketone, benzyl acetone, methanoinden propionates, methyl ionone, tetramethylnaphtho furan, ethylene glycol cyclic ester of dodecanedioic acid, 1-cyclohexadecen-6-one, 1-cycliheptadecen- 10-one, and corn mint oil. These compositions are applied to either fabric or a defined surface area of the human epidermis.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Francisco Antonio Marano, Lisa T. Schreck, Mary E. Gordon, Jan Tijmen Van Elst, Kathleen Flannelly, Charles E. J. Beck
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Patent number: 6375983Abstract: This invention provides an encapsulated fragrance in which the fragrance is controlled can be released by exposing the encapsulated fragrance to a solution of a predetermined pH. The invention also contemplates a process for preparing encapsulated fragrances.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1997Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Martin L. Kantor, Evgueni Barantsevitch, Sam J. Milstein
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Publication number: 20020041860Abstract: Kits for consumer activated hydrogel air fresheners are provided, comprising a gel forming superabsorbent polymer resin, a fragrancing material, and a coloring agent. The kit may take various forms, such as a container in which are packaged the appropriate amounts of resin, fragrance, and colorant, to which a volume of gel forming liquid is to be added. In another form, the kit may comprise a sachet or pad containing the above materials, to which liquid may be added to form a gel air freshener device. Further, a pad or sachet, containing the gel forming resin, and a coloring agent if desired, may be subjected to the controlled continuous feed of a water solution of a fragrance, whereby a long term, consistent fragrancing is obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2001Publication date: April 11, 2002Inventor: Luz P. Requejo
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Publication number: 20020039566Abstract: Improved gel compositions for delivering volatile materials such as fragrance oils, fragrance solutions, deodorants, insecticides, and the like into the surrounding air are disclosed. In general, such gel compositions do not include the use of cross-linking and/or chelating agents. In accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, hardness and resistance to syneresis of a translucent gel composition is significantly improved by employing a modified polysaccharide as the gelling agent. In accordance with other embodiments, also disclosed is the use of an amine oxide to reduce the total surfactant level of the gel. Preferred gel compositions, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, include a nonionic-based silicone antifoam agent to effectively control the production of foam during manufacture of the gel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2001Publication date: April 4, 2002Inventors: Carl Triplett, Mengtao Pete He, Debra Park
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Patent number: 6358469Abstract: A deodorizing composition formed by an aqueous solution of divalent metal ions, preferably zinc ions, and i) an anionic alkylaryl alkoxy carboxylate/carboxylic acid surfactant and/or ii) an anionic alcohol alkoxy carboxylate/carboxylic acid surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1998Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Anne M. Brun, Wayne M. Rees
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Patent number: 6358537Abstract: A deodorant and antimicrobial dispersion is formed of a deodorant and antimicrobial component, a binder resin and an aqueous or oily liquid medium. The deodorant and antimicrobial component comprises an oxide or hydroxide of an alkaline earth metal, hydrated silica, and a cationic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co, Ltd.Inventors: Akira Hoshino, Mikio Saji, Kozaburo Hayashi
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Publication number: 20020031537Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nitrogen-containing complexing agents for deodorization and antimicrobial treatment of the skin and of textile fibre materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 1998Publication date: March 14, 2002Inventors: FRANK BACHMANN, DIETMAR OCHS, ROLAND UTZ, THOMAS EHLIS
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Patent number: 6350440Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of linear organosiloxanes of the general formula 1 R3SiO—(SiR2O)n—SiR3 (1), where R can be identical or different and is a hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted by fluorine, chlorine or cyano radicals and is free from ethylenically or acetylenically unsaturated bonds, and n has values from 0 to 20, where the mean number of carbon atoms of the radicals R is at most 3 and where the mixtures have evaporated, measured in accordance with DIN 53249, to an extent of from 80 to 95% by weight after 30 minutes, to an extent of from 90 to 99% by weight after 60 minutes and to an extent of from 95 to 100% by weight after 120 minutes. The mixtures of linear organosiloxanes are added to cosmetic formulations.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1999Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: Wacker-Chemie GmbHInventors: Thomas Koini, Thomas Köhler, Annemarie Huber, Manfred Meisenberger, Marianne D. Berthiaume
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Publication number: 20020018761Abstract: A method of odor control in disposable, absorbent articles is provided using odor control additives comprising phosphorous-containing compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 1999Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventor: MICHAEL MOSCHEROSCH
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Patent number: 6346297Abstract: A fragrance-containing coating composition for paper substrates consists essentially of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastisol and one or more fragrances, for example, an insect repellant. The PVC plastisol contains an adhesion promoter when the paper substrate is a calendered and/or coated paper substrate. The coating is fused at about 320° F. for 15-30 seconds. The coated paper is stored in barrier bags.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2001Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: Lenco Laboratories, LLCInventor: Patricia A. Mullen
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Patent number: 6342240Abstract: A disinfectant and odorizing system for an evaporation cooler for disinfecting and odorizing water within a reservoir of an evaporation cooler. The disinfectant and odorizing system for an evaporation cooler includes a mixture. The mixture comprises a disinfectant and an aromatic oil. A water soluble tablet is hollow and is filled with the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Inventor: John S. Holman
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Publication number: 20020001600Abstract: Diseases and disorders of dermal tissue such as the skin, hair and nails are treated or prevented by administering one or more lectins, capable of binding to the surface of pathogenic microorganisms inhabiting the hair, skin, and nails, or of binding to the superficial tissues that comprise hair, skin, and nails. The lectins may be administered topically or subcutaneously to a patient infected with pathogenic microorganisms or in danger of being exposed to such pathogens. Lectins that stimulate cell mitosis may also be administered to accelerate wound healing and restore the appearance of age-wrinkled skin. Lectins that coagulate blood can be administered to assist in stopping bleeding from skin lesions. The lectins may be applied to the skin in a pharmceutically acceptable vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 1995Publication date: January 3, 2002Inventors: MICHAEL J. OLDHAM, HOWARD C. KRIVAN, RICHARD C. POTTER
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Patent number: 6335075Abstract: A carpet carrying a deodorant that is resistant to washing and wear and thus capable of maintaining its deodorizing function for a long time without impairing the drape and tint of the carpet. The carpet has a backing layer and a fiber layer formed on one side of the backing layer. A deodorant is carried partially on the backing layer and partially on the fiber layer with the weight ratio of the deodorant carried on the fiber layer to the deodorant carried on the backing being 50:50 to 5:95.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2000Date of Patent: January 1, 2002Assignee: Suminoe Textile Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasutaro Seto, Shuichi Gennaka
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Patent number: 6333042Abstract: A substance P antagonist is used in a cosmetic composition to treat sensitive skin. More specifically, a cosmetic composition containing a substance P antagonist is used to prevent and/or combat skin irritations, desquamation, erythermas, sensations of dysesthesia/overheating, or pruritus of the skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Olivier De La Charriere, Lionel Breton
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Publication number: 20010051594Abstract: The perception of objectionable odors generated from lubricants is minimized by including in said lubricant a thiazole compound and an odor mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2001Publication date: December 13, 2001Inventors: William D. Abraham, James P. Roski, Jerry L. Rutter, Craig D. Tipton, Victor A. Gober, James J. Schwind
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Patent number: 6328951Abstract: Described is a water-soluble solid-phase ironing aid-freshening composition for use in forming controllably dimensioned tablets, which have controlled weights and densities and which are conveniently added to the water-containing steam chamber of a steam iron. The use of the tablets produced from the composition enables textiles which are ironed to be freshened and de-wrinkled. The composition includes (i) a support substance; (ii) a tablet binder substance; and (iii) a fragrance composition and, optionally, a silicone resin, a chelating agent and/or a surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Michael John Robert White, Andrew John Crossman, David Neil Ellison
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Patent number: 6328952Abstract: A dispenser for a volatile aromatic substance is provided which includes a closed container formed from a single blank of folded sheet material in which the aromatic substance is deposited. The blank is folded to form a plurality of coacting interior and exterior walls, one of the walls having a tab form which is broken along a line of weakness to expose at least one vent passage in an underlying interior wall through which the vapors of the aromatic substance may pass. The tab form is hingedly connected to the blank so that it will not be removed therefrom and in one embodiment, coacts with a vent passage so that the tab form is displaced from underlying interior walls to modulate the circulation of vapors flowing from the vent passages. A hermetic coating is provided to preserve the shelf life of the container, including the aromatic substance deposited therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Scientific Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventors: Howard Alboum, John Williams, Ruggiero Abbatemarco
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Patent number: 6322777Abstract: A fragrance releasing siloxane comprising a substituent having the formula (R1O)a(R2O)b(R3O)c(R4O)d(R5O)eSiRU with RU a two to forty atom divalent hydrocarbon radical where R1O, R2O and R3O are each independently fragrant alkoxide moieties, derived from the alcohols R1OH, R2OH and R3OH wherein R1OH, R2OH and R3OH are independently fragrant alcohols with R4 and R5 selected from the group consisting of monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from one to forty carbon atoms and monovalent alkoxy radicals having from one to forty carbon atoms, where the subscript a has a value ranging from 1 to 3 and the subscripts b, c, d, and e have values ranging from 0 to 2 subject to the limitation that a+b+c+d+e=3.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Robert J. Perry, John A. Kilgour
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Publication number: 20010041203Abstract: The present invention provides an effective method of removing off-flavor from foods such as seafood, meat products and vegetables, which comprises causing a polymer of phenol compounds having a styrene structure and/or a reaction mixture produced by conducting an oxidation reaction of the phenol compounds having a styrene structure in the presence of oxygen to be present in the food. Also provided is a deodorizer comprising a polymer of phenol compounds having a styrene structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2001Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventors: Kazutaka Uno, Chiaki Saitoh, Makoto Egi, Shoji Ago
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Publication number: 20010031220Abstract: A regimen for hunting includes using a number of activated carbon-containing personal items in connection with a hunter's apparel and body to reduce the hunter's scent for improved hunting. The personal items include mouthwash, deodorant/anti-perspirant, body and boot powder, bar and liquid soap for cleansing the body and hair, laundry detergent and dryer sheets. Each of the personal items includes an effective amount of activated carbon, so that use of the personal items reduces the available scent to be detected by animals in the wild.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventor: Louis B. Johnson
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Patent number: 6303111Abstract: Nontoxic biocompatible deodorizing compositions are essentially free of nonbiocompatible components and comprise, by volume, from about 0.05 to about 0.5 percent of an odor elimination agent, in combination with a physiologically compatible buffering agent, a wetting agent and a polar diluent. The compositions are suitable dispensed from a spray dispenser and are adapted for reducing malodors in environments where contact of the compositions with humans or animals having compromised or reduced chemical or microbiological resistance is anticipated or not easily prevented, for example in operating rooms, intensive care units, neonatal nurseries, and additional health care facilities.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1999Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: National Research LabsInventors: Gerald L. Maurer, David Melzer
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Patent number: 6299867Abstract: An adsorbent is disclosed which is formed either by coating an adsorption mass such as active carbon with a gel-like substance such as the dibasic metallic salt of a macromolecular polycarboxylic acid, soybean curd, jelly, konjak, agar, perilla, gelidium jelly, or chitosanoxalic acid salt gel and subsequently subjecting the coated basis to a freezing treatment or by effecting the coating with the gel-like substance already made to contain a frost damage preventing substance such as glycerin and subsequently depriving the coated basis of the frost damage preventing substance.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1999Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Kouki Bussan YugenkaishaInventors: Juuro Aoyagi, Ryuichi Endo
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Patent number: 6296841Abstract: The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household and institutional odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates. The odor composition of this invention is a solution of Chloramine-T and a suitable wetting agent. The solutions in this invention may further be buffered. The concentration of the Chloramine-T can be from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent. The concentration of the wetting agent can be from about 0.1 to about 5%.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2000Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: H & S Chemical Co., Inc.Inventor: David J. Schneider
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Patent number: 6294161Abstract: A deodorant composition having an excellent effect of deodorizing bad breath, refrigerator odors, and odors from pets and domestic animals, and which does not adversely affect the environment. The composition contains (i) at least one natural extract selected from the group consisting of Rosemary extract, sunflower seed extract, raw coffee bean extract, tea extract, grape pericarp extract, grape seed extract and apple extract, and (ii) an enzyme capable of oxidizing phenolic compounds.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1998Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Takasago International CorporationInventors: Tadahiro Hiramoto, Kenji Saiki, Tetsuharu Okazaki
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Patent number: 6290945Abstract: In aqueous odor control composition comprises an evaporation control system, at least one nonionic surfactant, fragrance, and water. The odor control composition is particularly well suited for use in air ducts, crawl spaces, basements, and insulation, as the composition releases odor control ingredients at a very slow rate and does not contain any environmentally hazardous materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1999Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Robert G. Baker, Garland G. Corey
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Patent number: 6290940Abstract: A lipstick is provided for freshening the breath and reducing oral malodor. These lipsticks utilize an antibacterial agent in combination with menthol as the active components. Most preferred as the antibacterial agent are zinc salts, especially zinc citrate. Further components of the lipstick include a lipophilic material such as waxes and usually colorants. Water may be included at levels ranging up to about 25% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: FD Management, Inc.Inventors: Alan Joel Meyers, Celeste Anne Lutrario, Marianne Elliott, Lee Ann Gallagher
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Patent number: 6287550Abstract: Animal care systems desirably include animal litter with reduced malodor impression comprising solid moisture-absorbing material and effective amounts of both odor absorbing material, preferably, cyclodextrin, or derivative thereof, and material for reducing the formation of malodor, e.g., antibacterial and/or urease inhibitor, preferably water-soluble metallic salt such as zinc salt. Behavior control products are also provided including animal repellent and attractant products, preferably in spray containers, and freshening and cleaning products, also especially in spray containers, and, preferably, in association with instructions for using the products to carry out a method of animal control in which the animal litter is refreshed as needed, and areas are treated with repellent and attractant products to influence the animals to avoid certain areas and frequent other areas, and products for cleaning areas where accidents occur and discouraging the animal from returning to those areas.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1999Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Helen Bernardo Tordil, Alex Haejoon Chung, George Joseph Harvey, Zaiyou Liu, Leslie A. Mowry
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Patent number: 6284232Abstract: Synergistic mixtures of a zeolite and an imide provide superior relief from objectionable odors. The compostions are especially effective to remove the odor of animal wastes or fluids. The mixture may be sprinkled on dogs, dog bedding, horse stalls, animal vomit, urine deposits, fish remains, fish juices and the like. The zeolite/imide mixture will also remove odors from carpets, clothes, hands or other body parts, cloth and plastic items.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: OdorPro, Inc.Inventors: Gary J. Calton, John B. Cook
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Patent number: 6284231Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin and an effective amount of at least one ingredient to improve the performance of the composition selected from the group consisting of: (1) cyclodextrin compatible surfactant; (2) cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial active; and (3) mixtures thereof. Hydrophilic perfume improves acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray containers, preferably non-manually operated sprayers.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Anthony James Burns, William Tucker Campbell, Alen David Streutker, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Daniel Scott Cobb, Eva Schneiderman, Ann Margaret Wolff, Erin Lynn Rosenbalm, Thomas Edward Ward, Alex Haejoon Chung
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Patent number: 6270754Abstract: A novel antibacterial cleaning composition which exhibits exceptional germicidal activity for sustained periods of time is provided. The antibacterial cleaning composition that includes: (a) a quaternary ammonium compound; (b) an anionic polymer having an acid number greater than 10 wherein the anionic polymer is partially or completely neutralized by the quaternary ammonium compound to form a polymer complex and wherein the polymer complex is greater than about 15% by weight of the solids in the composition; (c) a dispersing agent and/or solvent; and (d) water. The composition can be incorporated into the matrix of sponges. Alternatively, the quaternary ammonium compound can be complexed directly to cellulosic sponges that have been functionalized with anionic groups.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1999Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Boli Zhou, Maria Ochomogo
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Patent number: 6270753Abstract: A fragrance-containing coating composition for paper substrates consists essentially of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastisol and one or more fragrances, for example, an insect repellant. The PVC plastisol contains an adhesion promoter when the paper substrate is a calendered and/or coated paper substrate. The coating is fused at about 320° F. for 15-30 seconds. The coated paper is stored in barrier bags.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1998Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Lenco Laboratories LLC.Inventor: Patricia A. Mullen
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Patent number: 6258349Abstract: It is hereinafter described a deodorant composition for domestic environments consisting of a mixture of perfume and solubilizing agent incorporated in a support whose main components include a carragenine mixture blended to setting gypsum. The composition in particular includes the following components: carragenine mixture: 1-4% (weight) ethoxylated hydrogenated 40EO castor oil: 4-10% (weight) isothiazolinonic preservative: 0.01-0.08% (weight) setting gypsum: 20-30% (weight) perfume: 5-20% (weight) water: q.s. to 100% (weight).Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Beta Pictoris Inc.Inventor: Monna de Vecchi
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Patent number: 6251381Abstract: The present invention provides an antibacterial and antifungal resin composition comprising a polymeric resin and an antibacterial bis-pyridinium compound of the general formula wherein the two R1 may be the same or different, and each represent an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group of 3 to 18 carbon atoms; the two R2 may be the same or different, and each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; R3 represents an alkylene group of 2 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkenylene group of 3 to 18 carbon atoms, or a phenylene or xylylene group which may optionally be substituted by an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkoxycarbonyl group of 2 to 6 carbon atoms; Y1 represents —NHCO—, —CONH—, —NHCS—, —COO—, —COS—, —O— or —S—; Y2 representsType: GrantFiled: November 1, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Inui CorporationInventors: Hiroki Kourai, Takuya Maeda, Munehiro Yoshida, Kensei Kunikata, Kouji Wada
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Patent number: 6251145Abstract: The present invention relates, firstly, to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition intended for treating keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers and more particularly human hair, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin fibers: (a) at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme; (b) at least one substantive polymer chosen from the group consisting of: (i) cationic cellulose derivatives; (ii) dimethyldiallylammonium halide homopolymers and copolymers of dimethyldiallylammonium halide and of (meth)acrylic acid; (iii) methacryloyloxyethyltrimethylammonium halide homopolymers and copolymers; (iv) polyquaternary ammonium polymers; (v) vinylpyrrolidone polymers containing cationic units; (vi) mixtures thereof. The present invention also relates to processes for treating keratin fibers, in particular processes for dyeing, permanently reshaping or bleaching the hair using this composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Roland De La Mettrie, Jean Cotteret, Arnaud De Labrey, Mireille Maubru
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Patent number: 6251414Abstract: There is disclosed an aqueous formulation for pretanning leather, which formulation comprises (a) a reductive saccharide having a dextrose equivalent of 10 to 100, and (b) an aliphatic dialdehyde containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and which is devoid of mineral salts. The leather treated with the novel aqueous composition (wet white leather) is eminently suitable for further processing, especially for the manufacture of leathers which are devoid of heavy metals.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1998Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: TFL Ledertechnik GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Alain Lauton, Markus Hess, Günter Streicher, Alois Püntener
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Patent number: 6248352Abstract: The invention encompasses compounds corresponding to the formula in which R1 denotes a C1-C31, preferably C9-C25, hydrocarbon-comprising radical, in particular a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, C1-C31, preferably C9-C25, alkyl radical which can be substituted by one or more optionally esterified hydroxyls; and OR2 denotes a cholesteryl radical; the said compounds being in the form of a pure enantiomer or in the form of a mixture of isomers. The invention also relates to their process of preparation and to their use, in particular for the treatment and care of the skin, hair, nails and eyelashes, in cosmetics or in dermatology.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Didier Semeria, Michel Philippe