For Plate Glass (e.g., Window, Mirror, Windshield, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/180)
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Patent number: 6753305Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of disinfecting a hard-surface with a composition comprising cinnamon oil and/or an active thereof whereby disinfecting benefits are provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Floriana Raso, Alberto Caselli
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Patent number: 6699825Abstract: A low residue antimicrobial solution containing about 0.2 percent by weight of an acid selected from the group consisting of organocarboxylic acids; and about 2 percent of a volatile solvent selected from the group consisting of n-butanol, benzyl alcohol, phenylethanol, and sparingly soluble glycol ether solvents is disclosed. Preferred compositions may also contain about 0.1 percent anionic sulfated or sulfonated surfactants and about 5 percent co-solvent selected from the group consisting of completely water soluble monoprotic aliphatic alcohols and glycol ethers. The solution may be also employed as a low-residue cleaner for soiled hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Wayne M. Rees, Debra S. Hilgers
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Patent number: 6667289Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring low residue deposition, sanitization and/or disinfecting of treated hard surfaces, and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include the following ingredients: (a) a quaternary ammonium surfactant compound having germicidal properties; (b) a surfactant system which includes at least one amine oxide surfactant and at least one further surfactant selected from carboxylates and N-acyl amino acid surfactants; (c) a solvent system containing an alkylene glycol ether solvent further with a C1-C6 alcohol; (d) an alkalizing agent; and (e) water.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Allen Harrison, Jeanne Marie Weller, Ann Marie Lynch
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Patent number: 6664218Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition containing a zwitterionic surfactant, a glycol ether cosurfactant, a hydrophilizing polymer and water.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CoInventors: Nathalie Dastbaz, Eric Ewbank
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Patent number: 6649580Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet bowl or glass cleaning composition containing a surfactant, a disinfecting agent, a polymeric viscosity modifier and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Harry Aszman, Alison Kugler
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Publication number: 20030197150Abstract: Deicing and anti-icing compositions comprising a succinate salt and at least one freezing point depressant selected from the group consisting of monohydric alcohols, polyhydric alcohols, monomethyl or monoethyl ethers of polyhydric alcohols, and mixtures thereof. The compositions have enhanced ice-melting capacity compared to the ice-melting capacity of the succinate salt or the alcohol alone, particularly at temperatures below about −10° C. The compositions are particularly useful as a windshield deicer/washer. Particular embodiments of the compositions are environmentally friendly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicants: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, Applied CarboChemicalsInventors: Kris A. Berglund, Dilum D. Dunuwila, Hasan Alizadeh
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Patent number: 6635188Abstract: Deicing and anti-icing compositions comprising a succinate salt and at least one freezing point depressant selected from the group consisting of monohydric alcohols, polyhydric alcohols, monomethyl or monoethyl ethers of polyhydric alcohols, and mixtures thereof. The compositions have enhanced ice-melting capacity compared to the ice-melting capacity of the succinate salt or the alcohol alone, particularly at temperatures below about −10° C. The compositions are particularly useful as a windshield deicer/washer. Particular embodiments of the compositions are environmentally friendly.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignees: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, Applied CarboChemicalsInventors: Kris A. Berglund, Dilum D. Dunuwila, Hasan Alizadeh
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Patent number: 6593288Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomer compound of general formula I: (b) at least one hydrophilic monomer bearing a function of acidic nature which is copolymerizable with (a) and capable of ionizing in the application medium, (c) optionally, at least one hydrophilic monomer compound containing ethylenic unsaturation and of neutral charge, bearing one or more hydrophilic groups, which is copolymerizable with (a) and (b), the a/b molar ratio being between 60/40 and 5/95, to give a hard surface hydrophilic properties.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Eric Aubay, Dominic Yeung
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Patent number: 6583104Abstract: Novel water-based cleaning compositions comprising: (a) a surfactant component, (b) a solvent component comprising ethylene glycol pentyl ether which contains at least about 90% by weight of mono-ethylene, diethylene or triethylene glycol n-pentyl ether, and (c) water.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2000Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals & Plastics Technology CorporationInventors: Scott Patrick Christensen, Christopher W. Derstine, Brian T. Keen
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Publication number: 20030087795Abstract: A hard surface cleaning composition containing an abrasive agent and a saponifying agent, namely sodium metasilicate, is provided. The composition of the present invention is abrasive enough to adequately break up carbon based stains which are adhered to hard surfaces such as ceramic, glass and the like, but is not as corrosive as prior cleaning compositions for similar applications. The cleaning composition is an improved pour-on, liquid cleaner which may be applied for immediate stain removal when coupled with a rubbing action, or which may be allowed to soak and penetrate stubborn stains over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: William A. Wood, John H. Beasley
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Publication number: 20030050203Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for mitigating corrosion of applied color designs on a bottle, or on another glass or ceramic item. More specifically the composition or method of the present invention can mitigate corrosion even in the presence of a known corrosive agent. The composition and methods of the invention employ one or more phosphates and one or more phosphonates at a ratio that reduces or minimizes corrosion of an applied color design.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Brandon Leon Herdt, Gerald Kurt Wichmann, David Arnold Halsrud, Michel Marie Lawrence, Richard Eugene Steindorf
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Patent number: 6521584Abstract: The invention relates to liquid multiphase, essentially CFC-free detergents with at least two continuous phases. The detergents have at least one aqueous phase (I) and a non-aqueous liquid phase (II) that is immiscible with phase (I), and can be temporarily transformed into an emulsion by shaking. They also contain an anionic and/or non-ionic surfactant and are suitable for use in a method for cleaning hard surfaces, especially glass. According to said method, the inventive detergent is shaken to produce the temporary emulsion and applied to the surface to be cleaned in quantities of 1.5 to 10 g per m{circumflex over ( )}2, preferably by spraying. The surface is then cleaned, optionally by wiping with a soft, absorbent object.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Heinz-Dieter Soldanski, Juergen Noglich, Alexander Ditze, Marc Benoit
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Patent number: 6521575Abstract: A treatment solution (2) containing fluoride is added to a cleaning solution (1) drained from a cleaning tank (11). Fluoride is allowed to react with fluorosilicic acid in the cleaning solution to settle a precipitate (4) containing fluorosilicate, and the precipitate (4) is removed. The cleaning solution regenerated in a regeneration apparatus (10) is again returned to the cleaning tank (11), and used as a cleaning solution for a CRT panel (20).Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignees: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Kaken Co.Inventors: Kenji Fujiwara, Hisanori Yatoh, Masao Gotoh, Juichi Sasada, Masanori Yamauchi, Katsuyoshi Tatenuma, Osamu Arai, Takuji Taguchi
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Publication number: 20020183221Abstract: This invention relates to a method to facilitate the removal of adherent polymeric films from a hard surface occasioned by the evaporation of solvent from compositions containing an anionic acrylates copolymer, the method comprising incorporating a phosphate ester surfactant into the compositions, and washing the film from the surface to which it adheres.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventor: Stanley Pohl
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Patent number: 6486107Abstract: The present invention is a liquid protectant which protects and extends the life of anti-reflective, hydrophobic (water repellent) and mirror coatings and all types of plastic lenses from scratches, abrasions and “wear-off” of the coatings by upgrading the performance of cleaning liquids and provides the highest level of protection against abrasion as well as optical clarity, ease of cleaning and anti-static properties. The present invention apparatus and method of producing the same is used to both clean and coat all types of optical lenses which includes a coating in the nature of an optical lens coating which bonds to the exterior surface of an anti-reflective coated optical lens to create a barrier between the anti-reflective coating and the cleaning surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Inventor: Carlos A. Khantzis
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Publication number: 20020160923Abstract: This invention relates to a method to facilitate the removal of adherent polymeric films from a hard surface occasioned by the evaporation of solvent from compositions containing an anionic amphiphilic polymer, the method comprising incorporating a phosphate ester surfactant into the compositions, and washing the film from the surface to which it adheres.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventor: Stanley Pohl
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Publication number: 20020137647Abstract: A detergent for glass-ceramic surfaces has a certain abrasive agent content and a pH value lower than about 6. The abrasive agent contains particles of an organic material, preferably in an amount of at least about 20% of the abrasive agent, and more preferably substantially the entire abrasive agent. The organic material may be a polyolefin or polyurethane, for example, and may be predominantly present as particles with a particle size in the range of about 10 to 1000 &mgr;m. The abrasive agent may also include mineral particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Marion Hackenthal, Alexandra Hary, Mike Kosub, Edgar Endlein
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Patent number: 6432395Abstract: A less irritating cleaning composition is provided containing only naturally derived components. The composition preferably comprises lactic acid or other C2-C6 organic acid, alkyl polyglucoside, alkyl glucoester and collagen protein.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Cogent Environmental Solutions Ltd.Inventors: Michael R. Rochon, Bernardus M. Tangelder
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Patent number: 6420326Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent composition having excellent surface lubricity and filming/streaking characteristics. Said composition comprises less than about 1%, by weight of the composition, of surfactant to provide lubricity, preferably straight chain alkyl sulfate wherein at least about 30%, preferably wherein more than about 50%, of said surfactant, by weight, has a C12 or C14 chain length or mixtures thereof; hydrophobic cleaning solvent; an optional substantive material that increases the hydrophilicity of the glass; and preferred low level of alkaline buffering agent to provide composition stability on storage and alkalinity, without diminishing the lubricity.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Stephen Maile, Alan Edward Sherry
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Patent number: 6399553Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising: (a) an effective amount of at least one organic solvent with a vapor pressure of at least 0.001 mm Hg at 25° C., and mixtures of such solvents; (b) an effective amount of a mixture of anionic surfactants; (c) an effective amount of a buffering system which comprises a nitrogenous buffer which will result in a pH of greater than 6.5; and (d) the remainder as substantially all water.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1997Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Elizabeth A. Cable, Aram Garabedian, Jr.
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Patent number: 6380151Abstract: A detergent composition for use with a cleaning pad comprising an effective amount of a superabsorbent material, said pad preferably being part of a cleaning implement comprising a handle and said cleaning pad preferably being removable. The detergent composition contains a limited amount of a detergent surfactant, preferably linear in structure and relatively hydrophilic, the level of hydrophobic materials being kept below about 0.5%, and the pH being maintained above about 9, to allow the superabsorbent material to be readily absorbed by the superabsorbent material. The process of using the detergent composition with such a cleaning pad, and the provision of a kit containing both detergent composition and cleaning pad are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1999Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ronald Anthony Masters, Nicola John Policicchio, Alan Edward Sherry
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Publication number: 20020045557Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 1997Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventors: ELIZABETH A. CABLE, ARAM GARABEDIAN JR.
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Publication number: 20020039979Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet bowl or glass cleaning composition containing a surfactant, a disinfecting agent, a polymeric viscosity modifier and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2001Publication date: April 4, 2002Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Harry Aszman, Alison Kugler
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Patent number: 6362154Abstract: Naphthalene sulfonic acid/formaldehyde condensates may be used (i) in a liquid multiphase cleaning composition with at least two continuous phases which contains at least one aqueous phase I and a non-aqueous liquid phase II immiscible with this aqueous phase and which can be temporarily converted into an emulsion by shaking, (ii) in a composition for cleaning hard surfaces to reduce the rain effect and/or the film effect, (iii) in a process for reducing the rain effect and/or the film effect on a hard surface treated with a liquid cleaning composition, the surface being treated with a liquid cleaning composition in concentrated or diluted form containing at least one naphthalene sulfonic acid/formaldehyde condensate and (iv) in a process for cleaning hard surfaces, more particularly glass, in which a cleaning composition according to (i) is temporarily converted into an emulsion by shaking, applied to the surface to be cleaned, preferably by spraying, in quantities of 1.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Thomas Moeller, Heinz-Dieter Soldanski, Stefanie Kuech, Juergen Noglich
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Patent number: 6361615Abstract: A cleaning compound additive for adding to water or windshield wiper fluid to aid removal of insect splatters from a windshield. The cleaning compound additive includes the combination of effective amounts of anhydrous ammonia, alkoxylated linear alcohols sold under the trade name SURFONIC, dry particulate sodium bicarbonate, dry particulate polyvinyl pyrrolidone, dry particulate orange dye, and dry particulate citrus orange scent.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Inventor: Michael L. Callahan
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Patent number: 6358900Abstract: A hard surface cleaner comprises: an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compound comprising a C10-25 ; alkyl or alkenyl radical and a polyalkoxy chain having from 2 to 20 ethoxy groups and from 0 to 2 propoxy groups; a glycol ether and/or a C1-22 alcohol; and an anionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Susan Wigley, Mark Laing
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Publication number: 20020004469Abstract: A dilutable, non-rinse hard surface cleaner is provided that includes (i) either (a) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and a quaternary ammonium surfactant or (b) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant, (ii) a water soluble glycol ether, (iii) a builder, (iv) d-limonene, and (v) water. The composition may also include pH modifying agents, buffers, fragrances, thickeners, dyes, pigments, so long as they do not detract from the advantageous performance aspects achieved by the compositions of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2001Publication date: January 10, 2002Applicant: ALTICOR INC.Inventor: Robert D. Faber
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Publication number: 20010056053Abstract: This invention is concerned with the application of a formulation that may be sprayed or applied to the surface of the vehicle, such as its grillwork, the bumper, to form a fine film, and against which and upon the surface thereof that insects impact, to facilitate their removal, once the driver has a reached a destination.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2001Publication date: December 27, 2001Inventor: J. Drew Harrison
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Patent number: 6326343Abstract: A dishwashing composition with polymers having a positive charge and water soluble entities that reduce phosphate scale formation is described. The dishwashing composition displays excellent cleaning benefits and gloss appearance, even in the absence of NaCl additives and conventional rinse aid compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Naresh Dhirajlal Ghatlia, Donna Wu, Alla Tartakovsky, Joseph Oreste Carnali, Yu-Min Catherine Chiou
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Patent number: 6315835Abstract: Cleaning formulations and methods are provided by which solid deposition is inhibited on hydrophobic hard surfaces typically encountered in bathroom and outdoor environments without detrimentally affecting the appearance of such surfaces. The formulations most preferably include an aqueous mixture of an organically solvated nonionic copolymer, a polyacrylic acid homopolymer and a nonionic surfactant. Optionally, a hydrotrope may also be present in the formulation. Most preferably, the formulations of this invention have a pH between about 4.0 to about 7.0, most preferably around neutral (i.e., about 7.0).Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Charles O. Kerobo, Michael C. Welch, Richard J. Holland, Sonia J. Patterson, Suzanne M. Gessner
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Patent number: 6310021Abstract: A range of novel biodegradable aqueous acid cleaning systems for removing limescale from surfaces, especially stainless steel and porcelain surfaces, wherein said system comprises a biodegradable aqueous acid system, said system having a pH of less than 7.0, said system comprising at least one of the following acids: i) iminodiacetic acid; ii) aspartic acid; iii) derivatives selected from N-alkyl, N-alkylaryl and N-cycloaliphatic derivatives of iminodiacetic acid; iv) derivatives selected from N-alkyl, N-alkylaryl and N-cycloaliphatic derivatives of aspartic acid; and v) C2-C10 polycarboxylic acids, said polycarboxylic acids containing a heteroatom in the main chain thereof, said heteroatom being selected from S, O and N; said system optionally comprising mixtures of said acids (i) to (v). The composition preferably comprises a surfactant to optimize the performance of said acid. Additional optional ingredients are selected from thickeners and co-builders and enzyme mixtures.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1998Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Ian C. Callaghan, Grace Abamba, Robert Kinsley, Timothy I. Moodycliffe, Richard P. Woodbury
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Patent number: 6288015Abstract: Lignin sulfonates may be used (i) in a liquid multiphase cleaning composition with at least two continuous phases which contains at least one aqueous phase I and a non-aqueous liquid phase II immiscible with this aqueous phase and which can be temporarily converted into an emulsion by shaking, (ii) in a composition for cleaning hard surfaces to reduce the rain effect and/or the film effect and (iii) in a process for reducing the rain effect and/or the film effect on a hard surface treated with a liquid cleaning composition, the surface being treated with a liquid cleaning composition in concentrated or diluted form containing at least one lignin sulfonate and (iv) in a process for cleaning hard surfaces, more particularly glass, in which a cleaning composition according to (i) is temporarily converted into an emulsion by shaking, applied to the surface to be cleaned, preferably by spraying, in quantities of 1.5 to 10 g per m2 and the surface is then optionally cleaned by wiping with a soft absorbent material.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1999Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Thomas Moeller, Heinz-Dieter Soldanski, Stefanie Kuech, Juergen Noglich
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Patent number: 6281178Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous hard surface cleaning compositions comprising detergent surfactant and, optionally, detergent builder and a hydrotrope in an amount sufficient to prevent filming and/or streaking after a surface is cleaned with the compostions.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Stepan CompanyInventors: Irma Ryklin, Arshad Malik
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Patent number: 6277800Abstract: An all purpose household cleansing solution is disclosed. An aqueous solution comprising 6 parts of water to 1 part each of liquid rubbing alcohol and liquid ammonia is combined with two tablespoons of lemon scented liquid dish detergent to form an improved, safe all-purpose cleanser which replaces numerous other household cleansers. The all purpose household cleansing solution is adaptable for application from a spray bottle or may be diluted in a gallon of water depending on the strength required of the cleaning job.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2001Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Inventor: Iris Galloway
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Publication number: 20010014655Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning hard surfaces are provided. Compositions safe for use on surfaces which are contacted by food intended for ingestion by humans or lower animals, even when the compositions are incompletely removed from the cleansed surface, are described. Liquid formulations comprising surfactant, such as sodium alkyl sulfate, sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate, etc., and having a pH of above 11.6 are contacted directly onto hard surfaces to remove soil and unwanted deposits. Articles for applying the compositions to hard surfaces by spraying are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2001Publication date: August 16, 2001Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Heather Lynn Moster, Brian Joseph Roselle, David Kent Rollins, Karen Marie Kershner
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Patent number: 6248143Abstract: An abrasive composition for polishing glass, containing a basic salt of magnesium. Also disclosed is a method for polishing glass with the abrasive composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Showa Denko Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tomoyuki Masuda, Hiroshi Mizukami, Nobuhiko Ohara, Yutaka Yamauchi
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Patent number: 6232283Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid detergent composition having high detergency without damaging styrene-based resin. The liquid detergent composition comprising (a) 0.1 to 50% by weight of a mixture of at least two different compounds from each other in view of their strutural isomers and/or their number of carbon atoms, selected from glyceryl-ether compounds having the formula (I): R—OCH2CH(OH)CH2OH (I) wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 1 to 11 carbon atoms; (b) 0.01 to 30% by weight of a surfactant; (c) 0.01 to 30% by weight of a builder or an alkali agent; and (d) the balance of water.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Takumi Inoue, Kazunori Tsukuda, Mitsuru Uno, Noriyuki Morii
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Patent number: 6221119Abstract: A slurry in accordance with the invention comprises CeO2 polishing particles and sodium polyacrylate in an aqueous solution. This slurry is used to polish a glass or glass ceramic substrate. I have discovered that adding sodium polyacrylate to a CeO2 slurry improves the polishing rate without causing a major negative impact on the slurry stability or redispersibility. In addition, the addition of the sodium polyacrylate does not cause a great deal of foaming. This polishing process can be used to prepare substrates for the manufacture of magnetic disks.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1999Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Komag, Inc.Inventor: Andrew M. Homola
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Patent number: 6169066Abstract: Waterborne hydrophobic cleaning and coating compositions of this invention are prepared by combining one or more silicone ingredient, with water, and at least one solubilizing agent capable of making the silicone ingredient miscible in water to form a homogeneous mixture. Optionally, cleaning and costing compositions of this invention can include volatilizing agents, to reduce application time, and colorizing agents, to provide a desired composition color. The silicone ingredient can be selected from the group of silicone resins, silicone oils, and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the silicone ingredient comprises a functional group that is capable of forming a bond with a chemical group of the underlying substrate. Preferably, the solubilizing agent is one that is selected from the group consisting of organic solvents, alcohols, ketones, acetates, ethers, esters, aromatics, and mixtures thereof that are soluble in water and that are capable of cleaning a substrate surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1998Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Assignee: Ameron International CorporationInventor: Roland L. Gasmena
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Patent number: 6140284Abstract: Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which bloom when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents:botanical oil constituent;at least one botanical oil solubilizing surfactant which is preferably an amine oxide surfactant;a binary solvent system which includes at least one organic alcohol constituent and at least one glycol solvent constituent;optionally but desirably a polyoxycarboxylate constituent;optionally but desirably an effective amount of a chelating agent which includes at least one non-ionized acetate group, most preferably a mono-, di- or tri- alkali or alkaline ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid;optionally but desirably at least one optional constituent selected from: chelating agents, coloring agents, light stabilizers, fragrances, thickening agents, hydrotropes, pH adjusting agents, pH buffers one or more detersive surfactant constituents particularly non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants, as well as others known the art.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Reckitt Benekiser Inc.Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Dennis Thomas Smialowicz
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Patent number: 6130197Abstract: A hard surface cleaner comprises (a) one or more alkyl or alkenol ethoxylated amides, (b) a glycol ether or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.11 alcohols, and (c) optionally, an anti-static agent.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1999Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Products LimitedInventors: David Bedford, Susan Wigley
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Patent number: 6124252Abstract: A multipurpose scale removal compound having a nonyl phenol ethoxylate with 10 moles of ethylene oxide at 0.85% of a total weight of the compound, hydrofluoric acid at 0.85% of the total weight of the compound, and softened water at 98.3% of the total weight of the compound. This multipurpose scale removal compound is formed by filling a reactor with 160 liters of softened water, adding 20 kilograms of hydrofluoric acid to the water in the first reactor, agitating the hydrofluoric acid and water in the first reactor, adding 20 kilograms of nonyl phenol ethoxylate with 10 moles of ethylene oxide to the first reactor, agitating the nonyl phenol ethoxylate, the ethylene oxide and the agitated hydrofluoric acid and water in the first reactor so as to obtain a uniform solution, adding 182.9 liters of softened water and 17.1 kilograms of the uniform solution to a second reactor, and agitating the softened water and uniform solution in the second reactor so as to obtain a uniform mixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1999Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Lubrimak Corporation, S.A. de C.V.Inventor: Mario Alberto Chavez Amaro
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Patent number: 6008176Abstract: Glycine-N,N-diacetic acid derivatives and their alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium and substituted ammonium salts are used as complexing agents for alkaline earth metal and heavy metal ions with the exception of .alpha.-alanine-N,N-diacetic acid as textile detergent builders in powder detergent formulations and as calcium sequestrants in oral hygiene products.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Juergen Schneider, Birgit Potthoff-Karl, Alexander Kud, Richard Baur, Alfred Oftring, Thomas Greindl
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Patent number: 5972817Abstract: A foamed glass article for preparing surfaces, the use therefor, and a method of making same are provided. The foamed glass article is in the form of a block, disk or similar product, and is used for preparing surfaces such as by sanding, rubbing and scraping the same to clean, abrade, polish, smooth, or the like such a surface. The foamed glass article is formed from a starting mixture that comprised glass, 0.10-20% by weight of at least one non-carbon/sulfate based foaming agent, and optionally an additional abrasive material. A mixture of powdered glass and non-carbon/sulfate based foaming agent can be placed in a mold and heated so that the mixture sinters and subsequently foams. Thereafter, the foamed mixture is annealed.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Andrew UngerleiderInventors: Steven C. Haines, Tai B. Bixby, Henry Oat, Carl E. Frahme
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Patent number: 5932529Abstract: An aqueous windshield washer fluid including 18 to about 33% by volume methanol, 1-14% by volume propylene glycol and the balance water and preferably surfactant and colorant. The fluid has a flash point over 100.degree. F., making it a combustible liquid rather than a more hazardous flammable liquid.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1997Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Visible Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Lyle E. Storey
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Patent number: 5910474Abstract: The invention relates to a method for rinsing showers clean and for providing a pleasant sheen to shower surfaces without scrubbing or wiping by applying an aqueous composition which includes a non-ionic surfactant having an HLB less than 13, a chelating agent, and optionally, an alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1997Date of Patent: June 8, 1999Inventor: Robert H. Black
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Patent number: 5885949Abstract: A tableted household cleaning composition for cleaning glass and other hard surfaces and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The cleaning composition is in tablet form and includes an acidic component selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, their salts and mixtures thereof; a basic component selected from the group consisting of alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal bicarbonates and mixtures thereof; and polyvinyl alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1996Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Amway CorporationInventor: Charles L. Stamm
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Patent number: 5817615Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising:(a) an effective amount of at least one organic solvent with a vapor pressure of at least 0.001 mm Hg at 25.degree. C., and mixtures of such solvents;(b) an effective amount of at least one semi-polar nonionic surfactant, said surfactant having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.5-20 alkyl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are both C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --OH, although R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 do not have to be equal, and p is 1-6;(c) an effective amount of a buffering system which comprises a nitrogenous buffer which will result in a pH of greater than 6.5; and(d) the remainder as substantially all water.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1996Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Aram Garabedian, Jr., Scott C. Mills, William P. Sibert, Clement K. Choy
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Patent number: 5786313Abstract: Disclosed is the use of glycine-N,N-diacetic acid derivatives as their alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium and substituted ammonium salts as complexing agents for alkaline earth and heavy metal ions, except with .alpha.-alanine-N,N-diacetic acid, as textile detergent builders in powdered detergent formulations and as calcium sequestering agents in oral hygiene products.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1995Date of Patent: July 28, 1998Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Juergen Schneider, Birgit Potthoff-Karl, Alexander Kud, Richard Baur, Alfred Oftring, Thomas Greindl
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Patent number: RE36982Abstract: A cleaning composition including a terpene such as D-limonene and hydrogen peroxide in a surfactants based aqueous solution. The composition in various specific formulations is a micro-emulsion useful for a variety of materials and for both industrial and household applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Envirox, L.L.C.Inventors: Arman V. Melikyan, Patrick H. Stewart