For Toilet Bowl Or Urinal Patents (Class 510/191)
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Patent number: 8277715Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a lavatory dispensing device useful for the delivery of at least one treatment composition, preferably a cleaning composition and/or a sanitizing composition to a sanitary appliance.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Nevin Arora, Christopher King, Robert Zhong Lu, Tri Nguyen, Dana Pheiff, Steven Wu
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Patent number: 8226964Abstract: A process for improving a liquid carrying system comprising physically disrupting a biofilm on interior surfaces of the liquid carrying system and then providing molecular iodine onto the disrupted biofilm in a concentration in aqueous material onto the biofilm of at least 10 parts per million. The reactants may be provided before physical disruption also. The molecular iodine may be added in gaseous or liquid or solid state, and may be formed in situ in the interior of the liquid carrier system using available or added water in the reaction.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Biolargo Life Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth R. Code
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Patent number: 8197739Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a lavatory dispensing device useful for the delivery of at least one treatment composition, preferably a cleaning composition and/or a sanitizing composition to a sanitary appliance.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventor: Robert Zhong Lu
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Patent number: 8173585Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition which are effective against common stains encountered on hard surfaces, methods for cleaning such hard surfaces as well as methods for the manufacture of said liquid acidic hard surface cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Victoria Heather Cobb, James Young
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Patent number: 8172953Abstract: A cleaning composition includes an alkyl polyglucoside, an ethoxylated, propoxylated extended chain surfactant having between 6 and 10 carbon atoms and a cloud point of about 42° C. or less, a water conditioning agent and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner, Altony J. Miralles
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Publication number: 20120084933Abstract: A unit dose for cleaning an unsanitary surface, such as a toilet bowl. The unit dose comprises a water dispersible shell containing granules defining a core. The granules obviate the need for sheet material in the unit dose and provide cleaning efficacy when submerged.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Kerry Andrew Vetter, Hirotaka Uchiyama, Glenn Allen Bradbury, Adam Robert-George Shafer, Joseph Michael Gaines, Francisco Go Lao, JR., Gregory Clegg Spooner
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Patent number: 8148318Abstract: The present invention relates to home or fabric care compositions comprising certain dye-polymer complexes. Additionally, methods for coloration of home or fabric care compositions using said dye-polymer complexes are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Zhiqiang Song, Bingham Scott Jaynes, Joseph Anthony Lupia, Xian-Zhi Zhou
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Patent number: 8148312Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Thomas W. Kaaret, Darin K. Griffith, Klein A. Rodrigues, William L. Smith
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Publication number: 20120064022Abstract: Provided herein are cyclosiloxane-substituted polysiloxane compounds, compositions that include the polysiloxane compounds, and methods for preparation and use of the polysiloxane compounds. Provided are mechanical lubricant compositions, hydraulic fluid compositions, anti-foam compositions, water repellant agent compositions, release agent compositions, personal care compositions, cosmetic compositions, household care compositions and drug delivery compositions that include one or more of the cyclosiloxane-substituted polysiloxane compounds provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Daniel X. Wray, Michael B. Halsdorff, Robert L. De Armond
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Patent number: 8110538Abstract: A microbicidal and decontaminant composition comprising an aqueous solution of peroxides and peracids having equilibrium reaction products, a photoreactive surfactant, and a polymer, wherein said polymer interacts with said peroxides and said peracids.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2006Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: BioMed Protect, LLCInventors: Charles W. Martin, Joan A. Stader, Jeffry Golden
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Patent number: 8105999Abstract: The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Timothy Michael Cusack, Karen Ann McCue, Herbert W. Ulmer
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Publication number: 20120009279Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Thomas W. Kaaret, Darin K. Griffith, Klein A. Rodrigues, William L. Smith
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Patent number: 8093199Abstract: The present invention is based in part on the discovery that impregnating a cleaning substrate with a nonionic, linear polymer unexpectedly improves the cleaning efficacy of the article and prevents redeposition of soil and dirt onto the cleaned hard or soft surface. The nonionic, linear polymer is, for example, polyacrylamide. In addition, a method of incorporation of a cleaning composition into said substrate is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Andress K. Johnson, Stephen E. Minter
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Patent number: 8093194Abstract: Aqueous, thickened, acidic compositions which exhibit a pH of about 7 or less preferably 5 or less, and comprise an organic acid constituent selected from formic acid, citric acid and oxalic acid, a thickening constituent or constituents based on one or more gums, particularly xanthan gum which form a thickener system in the inventive composition, and at least one detersive surfactant based on glycoside surfactants, water in an amount of at least 85% wt., preferably at least about 90% wt., and one or more further optional constituents, wherein the compositions exclude: (a) surfactant compounds which include a nitrogen atom in the surfactant compound, and (b) inorganic acids.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Ross Chapman, Angelina Lorraine Kulbick
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Patent number: 8088724Abstract: A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Iverson, Francis J. Randall, Richard W. Avery, John R. Wietfeldt, Ashish Taneja, Tantiboro S. Ouattara
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Publication number: 20110315168Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of cleaning in general, and in particular that of industrial cleaning and of domestic cleaning. More specifically, the invention aims to remove scale, oxalate scale, comprising salts of oxalic acid, and mainly mineral salts of oxalic acid, by means of a mixture of acids comprising at least one alkanesulphonic acid and at least one other mineral acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Jean-Alex Laffitte, Vijay R. Srinivas
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Patent number: 8076278Abstract: The present invention relates to hard surface cleaning compositions, and their use. It is an object of the present invention to provide a hard surface cleaning composition providing hygiene to a hard surface, whilst being easily positioned onto a hard surface; even a wet surface. The present invention provides a hard surface cleaning composition, which is at least partially transparent or translucent, characterized in that it comprises a surfactant system forming a liquid crystalline phase in the presence of water and biocide material.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Syed Husain Abbas, Daniele Del Fiol, Andrew Stephen Jamieson, Serena Pezzia, Ivana Trombetta
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Patent number: 8075699Abstract: A paper-roll core that is a soluble, disposable carrier for cleaning and/or disinfecting chemicals. The paper-roll cores are toilet paper roll cores and paper towel roll cores and are rapidly soluble in water and may release cleansers, disinfectants, colors, etc., upon dissolving. Described are: methods of using, manufacturing, advertising, and distributing the paper-roll cores; and methods of advertising and distributing such paper-roll cores to children, who will particularly enjoy the novelty; and methods of modifying existing paper-roll core manufacturing equipment to manufacture soluble cleanser-dispensing paper-roll cores.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2011Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: George H. Butler, III
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Publication number: 20110301070Abstract: A water soluble strip that includes a carrier film that include water soluble polymer, one or more actives and one or more agents such as heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator. The water soluble strip can optionally include other additives. The actives includes antimicrobial agent, cleaning agent and/or surfactant. The water soluble strip can include other materials. The heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator, when used, are designed facilitate in degrading or dissolving the water soluble strip and/or increase the activity of the one or more actives. The water soluble film can be used for a variety of applications such as a hard surface cleaning strip, dishwashing strip, laundry cleaning strip, stop removing strip, drain unclogging strip, toilet bowl cleaning strip and the like. The water soluble strip eliminates the need to purchase and store numerous containers and/or heavy containers of cleaner that take up large amounts of shelf space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Maria Ochomogo, Nancy Falk
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Publication number: 20110268672Abstract: Compositions containing ferrate(VI) are disclosed. Also, methods are disclosed that utilize ferrate(VI).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2008Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Bruce F. Monzyk, Michael J. Murphy, Chad Cucksey, F. Michael von Fahnestock, Andrew J. Savage, David N. Clark
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Patent number: 8048837Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Thomas W. Kaaret, Darin K. Griffith, Klein A. Rodrigues, William L. Smith
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Patent number: 7998921Abstract: A method of eliminating or at least reducing toilet odor by applying a liquid composition directly to the water contained in a toilet bowl prior to use. The liquid composition contains about 60 to about 70 weight percent diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (CH2OHCH2OCH2CH2OC2H5), the balance being at least additional constituent, such as fragrances and/or stabilizers. The liquid composition reacts with the water so as to roil in the water, forms a sheen on the surface of the water, and reduces toilet odors during and following usage of the toilet bowl.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Toilex, LLCInventors: William Edwards, Derek Edwards, Frederick E. Edwards
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Publication number: 20110180101Abstract: A multi-surface bathroom cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all bathroom surfaces from all angles, especially under the rim of a toilet bowl, and which comprises an acid/nonionic composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: The Dial CorporationInventors: Gregory A. Konishi, Kristen Jacokes, Nicole Akre
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Publication number: 20110152149Abstract: A composition including the fermentation supernatant from a fermentation of yeast is intended to be conveniently introduced through the wastewater plumbing system of a private home or other facility into a septic system servicing the home or other facility to substantially accelerate the ability of the bacteria resident in the septic system to substantially digest biologically available organic compounds present in the septic system, and methods of accomplishing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: ADVANCED BIOCATALYTICS CORPORATIONInventors: John W. Baldridge, Carl W. Podella
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Patent number: 7951440Abstract: A paper-roll core that is a soluble, disposable carrier for cleaning and/or disinfecting chemicals. The paper-roll cores are toilet paper roll cores and paper towel roll cores and are rapidly soluble in water and may release cleansers, disinfectants, colors, etc., upon dissolving. Described are: methods of using, manufacturing, advertising, and distributing the paper-roll cores; and methods of advertising and distributing such paper-roll cores to children, who will particularly enjoy the novelty; and methods of modifying existing paper-roll core manufacturing equipment to manufacture soluble cleanser-dispensing paper-roll cores.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: George H. Butler, III
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Patent number: 7939484Abstract: A method for reducing the adhesion forces between hard surfaces and subsequently occurring soil is described. The method comprises the step of treating the hard surfaces with a liquid composition comprising special copolymers A. These copolymers A comprise structural units originating from a1) one or more special monomers comprising a cyclic amide structure or a2) one or more special alkoxylated monomers and b) one or more special monomers comprising an amido group and a sulfonic acid group in protonated or in salt form and may be crosslinked or non-crosslinked.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Clariant International, Ltd.Inventors: Matthias Loeffler, Daniel Stephen Rocque, George Italo Pitombeira Nunes
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Patent number: 7919447Abstract: An array of self-adhesive cleaning products, the array having a first self-adhesive cleaning product, the product being a gel, and a second self-adhesive cleaning product, the second product being a solid.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson, IncInventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Russell B. Wortley, Michelle C. Dauchy
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Patent number: 7915212Abstract: The present invention relates to a block polymeric material. Typically the block polymer comprises units capable of having an average cationic charge density of about 15 or less, preferably 5 or less, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 5, even more preferably from about 0.05 to about 2.77, even more preferably from about 0.1 to about 2.75, most preferably from about 0.75 to about 2.25 units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for personal care products such as soaps and shampoos. The compositions have increased effectiveness for preventing re-deposition of grease during hand and body washing. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Rhodia Inc.Inventors: Dominic Wai-Kwing Yeung, Vance Bergeron, Jean-Francois Bodet, Mark R. Sivik, Bernard W. Kluesener, William M. Scheper
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Patent number: 7910536Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid bleaching composition comprising a hypohalite bleach, a trimethoxy benzoic acid or a salt thereof and a compound selected from the group consisting of bleach-unstable brighteners, and bleach-unstable coloring-agents and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Andrea Briatore, Alessandro Gagliardini, Michael Alan John Moss, Oreste Todini
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Publication number: 20110061680Abstract: The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Michele Davister, Nathalie Dastbaz, Alain Jacques, Germaine Zocchi
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Patent number: 7893012Abstract: A solid cleaning composition includes methacrylate, water, defoamer, carboxylate, sodium carbonate, metasilicate, and surfactant. The solid cleaning composition includes between about 1% and about 10% methacrylate by weight, less than about 5% water by weight, between about 1% and about 5% defoamer by weight, between about 10% and about 30% carboxylate by weight, between about 15% and about 80% sodium carbonate by weight, between about 1% and about 5% metasilicate by weight, and between about 1% and about 5% surfactant by weight. The solidification system may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Brenda Lynn Tjelta, Lisa Maureen Sanders, Michael Edward Besse
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Patent number: 7893015Abstract: An alkaline composition is described having a first nonionic alkoxylated alcohol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 10 to about 15, a second nonionic alkoxylated alcohol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 16 to 20, an aqueous solvent, and a bio-film permeation agent. A total amount of the first surfactant and the second surfactant in the composition ranges from about 2 to about 20 percent by weight of a total weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Joseph B. Dooley, Jeffrey G. Hubrig, Richard H. DeVault, Rodney D. Parker, John M. Izenbaard
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Patent number: 7888303Abstract: A solidification matrix includes methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water. The methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid having a growth exponent of less than about 3%.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
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Publication number: 20110028369Abstract: Aqueous, thickened, acidic compositions which exhibit a pH of about (7) or less preferably (5) or less, and comprise an organic acid constituent selected from formic acid, citric acid and oxalic acid, a thickening constituent or constituents based on one or more gums, particularly xanthan gum which form a thickener system in the inventive composition, and at least one detersive surfactant based on glycoside surfactants, water in an amount of at least 85% wt, preferably at least about 90% wt, and one or more further optional constituents, wherein the compositions exclude: (a) surfactant compounds which include a nitrogen atom in the surfactant compound, and (b) inorganic acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2008Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Ross Chapman, Angelina Lorraine Kulbick
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Publication number: 20100279906Abstract: The present invention describes a formulation comprising: (A) at least one surfactant; and (B) an anti-microbial composition that comprises (i) an anti-microbial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a hydrophobic material and (iii) a polar solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: BYOTROL PLCInventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder, John Yates
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Publication number: 20100240759Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an agent that contains 5 to 99.9% in weight of carbamide and/or at least a derivative thereof, as a cleaning agent for closed systems, in particular as a dishwasher detergent, as a laundry detergent for washing machines, as an agent for cleaning, sanitizing and/or disinfecting for equipment in the food processing industry and for medical equipment, the use as a hand dishwashing detergent or sanitary cleaner or as a hand cleaner. In addition, the invention relates to a method for reducing or avoiding enzymes in cleaning agents for closed systems, in hand dishwashing detergents or in sanitary cleaning agents as well as an enzyme-free dishwashing detergent or enzyme-free sanitary cleaning agent that contain 5 to 99.9% in weight of carbamides or derivates thereof. Finally, the invention relates to the use of percarbamide as a bleaching agent in particular in dishwashing detergents and in sanitary toilet cleaning agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Manfred HAAKE, Klaus Becker
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Publication number: 20100229897Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including threshold agents, and methods of use thereof. The threshold agents can include hydroxycarboxylate compounds present at an amount sufficient to control water hardness. The threshold agents are present in the wash solution at a molar amount less than the molar amount of water hardness ions present.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Altony J. Miralles, Carter M. Silvernail
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Patent number: 7788740Abstract: The present invention encompasses a lavatory bowl rim-block comprising: a) a container holding a liquid, perfume-containing composition; b) a dispensing means for dispensing said composition from under the rim of a lavatory bowl; and c) a fragrance delivery component.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2004Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gian De Belder, Veronique Sylvie Metrot, Maria Papadaki, Neil John Rogers, Karl Patrick Ronn, Vincenzo Tomarchio, Michael Jakob Reynen
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Patent number: 7776812Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning composition comprising a multiple emulsion system, wherein said emulsion system comprises at least two active ingredients separated in the emulsion system by an oily or aqueous phase. Also described is the use of such multiple emulsion systems as cleaning compositions, and a method of cleaning a surface using multiple emulsion systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Angus Lang, Malcolm Tom McKechnie
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Publication number: 20100184855Abstract: Sulfo-estolides and formulations of sulfo-estolides in and as hard surface cleaners, glass cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, carpet cleaners, all purpose cleaners, floor cleaners, and others are described. Further details of cleaning performance, stability of diluted and concentrated forms and contemplated cleaning applications are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Randal J. Bernhardt, Lourdes R. Alonso, Gregory P. Dado, Jacqueline Maas Pytel
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Patent number: 7741265Abstract: A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Iverson, Francis J. Randall, Richard W. Avery, John R. Wietfeldt, Ashish Taneja, Tantiboro S. Ouattara
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Patent number: 7709433Abstract: A self-sticking disintegrating cleansing block to be attached directly to a wall of a toilet bowl or urinal, above the water-line and in the stream of flush water, by pressing the cleansing block to the wall. The cleaning block includes 25% to 99% of a solid surfactant, and 1% to 25% of a liquid component. The cleansing block may include a substrate removably attached to a surface of the cleansing block. In use, the substrate is removed from the cleansing block and the exposed surface of the cleansing block is pressed to a surface in a position above any waterline that is contacted by a rinse liquid that disintegrates the cleansing block. Rinse liquid is then allowed to contact the cleansing block such that an amount of the cleansing block is mixed with rinse fluid to clean the surface or a liquid reservoir adjacent the surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jerome J. Veltman, Michael E. Klinkhammer
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Patent number: 7700538Abstract: A cleaning composition and method which may be used to clean a variety of household objects. Such objects may include floor surfaces (including carpets), counter surfaces, bathroom surfaces, clothing, and utensils. In one embodiment, the composition consists essentially of water, vinegar, slaked lime, and alum. In another embodiment, the composition consists essentially of vinegar, lime juice, tamarind, slaked lime, and rock alum.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventor: Jin Neal
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Patent number: 7696145Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside, solvent, acetic acid and water. The cleaning composition optionally contains dyes, glycerol, builders, fatty acids, polymers, fragrances, colorants, anti-foaming agents and preservatives. The cleaning composition can be used to clean hard surfaces and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Thomas W. Kaaret
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Publication number: 20100069279Abstract: Compositions comprising disiloxane surfactant compositions comprising a silicone composition comprising a silicone having the formula: MM? where M=R1R2R3SiO1/2; M?=R4R5R6SiO1/2; with R1 selected from the group consisting of branched monovalent hydrocarbon radical of from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and R7, where R7 has the formula: R8R9R10SiR12 with R8, R9, and R10 each independently selected from the group of monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and monovalent aryl or alkaryl hydrocarbon radicals having from 6 to 13 carbon atoms and R12 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from the group of from 1 to 6 carbon atom monovalent hydrocarbon radicals or R1, with R4 an alkylpolyalkyleneoxide of the general formula: R13(C2H4O)a(C3H6O)b(C4H8O)cR14 where R13 is a divalent linear or branched hydrocarbon radical having the structure: —CH2—CH(R15)(R16)dO— where R15 is H or methyl; R16 is a divalent alType: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS INC.Inventors: Mark D. Leatherman, George A. Policello, Suresh K. Rajaramaran
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Publication number: 20100041574Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a product for treating hard surfaces. The product comprises compounds of general formula I or II and polymers that are obtainable by reacting the compounds with polymeric substrates, the substrates having functional groups that are selected from hydroxy groups, primary and secondary amino groups. The treated surface is protected from soiling and/or soil release from the surface is facilitated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Nadine Warkotsch, Birgit Middelhauve, Marc-Steffen Schiedel, Matthias Lüken
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Publication number: 20100022427Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polycarbonate-, polyurethane-, and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds, or precursor compounds thereof containing specific reactive groups, in the treatment of hard surfaces. The treated surface is protected from soiling and/or the removal of soil from the surface is facilitated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Nadine Warkotsch, Birgit Middelhauve, Marc-Steffen Schledel, Mathias Lueken
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Publication number: 20100004152Abstract: Synthetic microgel polymer compositions are useful for treating and/or modifying hard surfaces, in particular by promoting the hydrophilization thereof, notably in cleaning or rinsing operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONSInventors: Katerina Karagianni, Claire Pitois
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Patent number: 7638475Abstract: A cleaning system having pulverulent foaming cleanser (e.g., acid, alkali metal carbonate and surfactant) is sealed within a water soluble (e.g., PVOH) deformable pouch frictionally retainable within the core of a roll of bath tissue. Upon placement of the pouch in the bowl, water in the bowl penetrates the water soluble wall of the pouch, generating foam which provides cleaning action by activating and carrying cleansing chemicals, not only below the water line of the bowl, but also considerably above it. When used routinely with each change of bath tissue roll, such a cleaning can extend the time between required manual cleanings considerably.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Lynn M. Daul, David W. White, Joseph R. Pounder, Bruce J. Kokko, Sanjay Wahal, Phuong Van Luu, Gerald J. Van Handel, T. Philips Oriaran
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Patent number: 7635672Abstract: An acidic cleaning composition designed to clean hard surfaces and to prevent soil build-up comprising a hydrophilizing polymer, a surfactant, and an acid and to methods of using the composition to remove limescale and/or soapscum.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Nathalie Dastbaz, Joelle Simon