For Household Drain Or Sewer Pipe Patents (Class 510/195)
  • Patent number: 10208273
    Abstract: The invention relates to drain cleaning compositions including relatively high concentrations of a hypochlorite oxidizing agent and a hydroxide (e.g., 4 to 12% and 2.5 to 10%, respectively. The composition further includes a surfactant (e.g., a surfactant blend, water, and exhibits a very high pH (e.g., at least 13). The composition is monophasic, even at high oxidizing and hydroxide concentrations. The surfactant may include a blend of an uncharged surfactant (e.g., an amphoteric surfactant or nonionic surfactant) and a charged surfactant (e.g., anionic, cationic, or a surfactant that becomes so under the high pH conditions of the composition). The ratio of charged to uncharged surfactant may be at least 1:10, e.g., from 1:10 to about 1:50.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Rashda Khan, Daniela Fritter, Lorinda Alcantara, Wenyu Zhang, Miranda Helmer
  • Publication number: 20150065409
    Abstract: A drain cleaner may be used on a periodic basis to clean soil residues from residential and commercial waste drains. The drain cleaner may chemically self-foam to fill a waste drain with the foam. For example, the drain cleaner may be provided in two or more parts that are physically intermixed during use of the drain cleaner. One part may include hydrogen peroxide and water while another part may include a catalase, an amylase, a protease, and an enzyme stabilizer. The drain cleaner may also include a surfactant present in at least one of the first part and the second part. Additionally, in some examples, the drain cleaner includes a sanitizing agent present in either of the two parts or in yet a third physically separate part. During use, the different drain cleaner parts can be dispensed simultaneously into a drain to generate a cleaning and/or sanitizing foam in-situ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Nathan R. ORTMANN, Anthony ERICKSON, Thomas R. MOHS
  • Patent number: 8951953
    Abstract: A cleaning fluid comprising glycerin and a culture of micro-organisms, said culture comprising lactic acid bacteria, actinomycetes, photosynthetic bacteria, yeast and fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: My Safe Spray (Holding) Ltd.
    Inventors: Gillian Susan Avery, Michael Peter Vernon, William Michael Crockett, Laura Dawn McLean
  • Patent number: 8940679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for deodorizing and cleaning, in particular solid compositions in the form of effervescent tablets which can be reconstituted in water to obtain solutions for cleaning and deodorizing. The compositions comprise one or more Bacillus subtilis strain(s), one or more surfactant(s), one or more fragrance(s), one or more descaling agent(s), and one or more effervescent agent(s). The invention further relates to a kit comprising such tablets, as well as methods for obtaining cleaning and deodorizing tablets and solutions and their use for cleaning and deodorizing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Pollets S.A.
    Inventor: Abdelhamid Jabrane
  • Publication number: 20140360532
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a composition, system, and method of unclogging and maintaining a drain or conduits that deliver fluids such as water. The system includes delivering a predetermined amount of drain cleaning composition to an obstruction wherein the predetermined amount may be delivered by a single-use packet. The composition for clearing a clogged drain may include sodium bisulfate, moisture, sodium sulfate, potassium, calcium, or iron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Eric Sternberg, Randy Kaplan, Mathew Sternberg
  • Patent number: 8888922
    Abstract: A drain cleaner may be used on a periodic basis to clean soil residues from residential and commercial waste drains. The drain cleaner may chemically self-foam to fill a waste drain with the foam. For example, the drain cleaner may be provided in two or more parts that are physically intermixed during use of the drain cleaner. One part may include hydrogen peroxide and water while another part may include a catalase, an amylase, a protease, and an enzyme stabilizer. The drain cleaner may also include a surfactant present in at least one of the first part and the second part. Additionally, in some examples, the drain cleaner includes a sanitizing agent present in either of the two parts or in yet a third physically separate part. During use, the different drain cleaner parts can be dispensed simultaneously into a drain to generate a cleaning and/or sanitizing foam in-situ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan R. Ortmann, Anthony Erickson, Thomas R. Mohs
  • Patent number: 8858721
    Abstract: A drain cleaner may be used on a periodic basis to clean soil residues from residential and commercial waste drains. The drain cleaner may chemically self-foam to fill a waste drain with the foam. For example, the drain cleaner may be provided in two or more parts that are physically intermixed during use of the drain cleaner. One part may include hydrogen peroxide and water while another part may include a catalase, an amylase, a protease, and an enzyme stabilizer. The drain cleaner may also include a surfactant present in at least one of the first part and the second part. Additionally, in some examples, the drain cleaner includes a sanitizing agent present in either of the two parts or in yet a third physically separate part. During use, the different drain cleaner parts can be dispensed simultaneously into a drain to generate a cleaning and/or sanitizing foam in-situ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan R. Ortmann, Anthony Erickson, Thomas R. Mohs
  • Patent number: 8846594
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid stripper comprising a strong acid, and a colored indicator capable of assuming different colors, in particular for non measurable pH (i.e. below 1), depending on the acid concentration and on the polarity of the stripping solution, as well as to its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventors: Victor Seita, Roger Sicot, Vincent Delaire, Yann Denolle
  • Publication number: 20140274854
    Abstract: A drain cleaner may be used on a periodic basis to clean soil residues from residential and commercial waste drains. The drain cleaner may chemically self-foam to fill a waste drain with the foam. For example, the drain cleaner may be provided in two or more parts that are physically intermixed during use of the drain cleaner. One part may include hydrogen peroxide and water while another part may include a catalase, an amylase, a protease, and an enzyme stabilizer. The drain cleaner may also include a surfactant present in at least one of the first part and the second part. Additionally, in some examples, the drain cleaner includes a sanitizing agent present in either of the two parts or in yet a third physically separate part. During use, the different drain cleaner parts can be dispensed simultaneously into a drain to generate a cleaning and/or sanitizing foam in-situ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Nathan R. ORTMANN, Anthony ERICKSON, Thomas R. MOHS
  • Publication number: 20140274853
    Abstract: A drain cleaner may be used on a periodic basis to clean soil residues from residential and commercial waste drains. The drain cleaner may chemically self-foam to fill a waste drain with the foam. For example, the drain cleaner may be provided in two or more parts that are physically intermixed during use of the drain cleaner. One part may include hydrogen peroxide and water while another part may include a catalase, an amylase, a protease, and an enzyme stabilizer. The drain cleaner may also include a surfactant present in at least one of the first part and the second part. Additionally, in some examples, the drain cleaner includes a sanitizing agent present in either of the two parts or in yet a third physically separate part. During use, the different drain cleaner parts can be dispensed simultaneously into a drain to generate a cleaning and/or sanitizing foam in-situ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Nathan R. ORTMANN, Anthony ERICKSON, Thomas R. MOHS
  • Publication number: 20140073546
    Abstract: The invention relates to drain cleaning compositions including relatively high concentrations of a hypochlorite oxidizing agent and a hydroxide (e.g., 4 to 12% and 2.5 to 10%, respectively. The composition further includes a surfactant (e.g., a surfactant blend, water, and exhibits a very high pH (e.g., at least 13). The composition is monophasic, even at high oxidizing and hydroxide concentrations. The surfactant may include a blend of an uncharged surfactant (e.g., an amphoteric surfactant or nonionic surfactant) and a charged surfactant (e.g., anionic, cationic, or a surfactant that becomes so under the high pH conditions of the composition). The ratio of charged to uncharged surfactant may be at least 1:10, e.g., from 1:10 to about 1:50.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: RASHDA KHAN, DANIELA FRITIER, LORINDA ALCANTARA, WENYU ZHANG, MIRANDA HELMER
  • Patent number: 8440600
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Russell B. Wortley, Michelle C. Dauchy
  • Patent number: 8273697
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid pipe unblocker comprising at least one strong acid, and a colored indicator capable of assuming different colors, depending on the acid concentration and on the polarity of the pipe unblocker solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventors: Victor Seita, Roger Sicot, Vincent Delaire, Yann Denolle
  • Patent number: 8226964
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Biolargo Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Code
  • Patent number: 7919447
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson, Inc
    Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Russell B. Wortley, Michelle C. Dauchy
  • Patent number: 7915211
    Abstract: A solid cleaner for heated surfaces is disclosed. The solid cleaner includes a solidifying agent including wax, and a cleaning agent. The solid cleaner is solid at room temperature and liquid at an elevated temperature. Methods of cleaning a heated surface and cleaning articles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lowell C. Zeller, Duane D. Fansler, Gerald R. Hofmann, Adriana Paiva, Smarajit Mitra, Terry R. Hobbs, Naiyong Jing, Augustine C. Liu, Mitchell T. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110021401
    Abstract: A method of treating drain systems containing organic matter and providing a pesticide for killing insects is provided. Introducing a bacterial culture into a drain system that is operable to metabolize organic matter will reduce the quantity of the organic matter in the drain system. Introducing a biocidal amount of fungus culture such as, Metarhizium, into the drain system allows for exposure of the fungus to insects which feed on the organic matter in the drain system. The insects, once infected, will spread the fungus to other insects. The fungus, provided in suitable quantities, will kill the insects. The insect is infected through contact or ingestion. The drain system can be a residential or commercial drain system. The fungus can be intended to kill insects that are cockroaches or other soft-bodied insects. The bacterial cultures can be separately sprayed into the drain or dispersed together into the drain with the fungus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent J. Scuilla, Christopher J. Reuter, Lauren G. Danielson
  • Patent number: 7846267
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to cleaning compositions and methods of using same. More particularly, the invention is related to cleaning compositions which are substantially free of volatile organic chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: United Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy Sherrel, David Rogel
  • Publication number: 20100069279
    Abstract: 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 al
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS INC.
    Inventors: Mark D. Leatherman, George A. Policello, Suresh K. Rajaramaran
  • Publication number: 20100015081
    Abstract: The composition of the invention comprises an aqueous mixture of an odor neutralizer component, an enhancer component for microbial activity, and a microbial component. This composition is designed to provide short- and long-term odor control effects and is environmentally friendly and economical for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventor: David Drahos
  • Publication number: 20090324533
    Abstract: The composition of the invention comprises an aqueous mixture of an odor neutralizer component, an enhancer component for microbial activity, and a microbial component. This composition is designed to provide short- and long-term odor control effects and is environmentally friendly and economical for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Amy Snyder
  • Publication number: 20090298734
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid pipe unblocker comprising at least one strong acid, and a colored indicator capable of assuming different colors, depending on the acid concentration and on the polarity of the pipe unblocker solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Victor Seita, Roger Sicot, Yann Denolle
  • Patent number: 7588646
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to cleaning compositions and methods of using same. More particularly, the invention is related to cleaning compositions which are substantially free of volatile organic chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: United Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy Sherrel, David Rogel
  • Patent number: 7582593
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for use in unclogging drains and pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Karin Kaufman
  • Patent number: 7390404
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dispensing apparatus and method for the delivery of remediation agents into waste systems wherein the apparatus is capable of generating and maintaining a controlled release of a concentrated remediation composition throughout the delivery cycle. The invention also provides a dispensing apparatus and methods wherein the remediation agent is a remediation agent that includes living organisms. Finally, the invention provides a waste water remediation dispensing apparatus and method useful in preventing dry trap in drain systems containing U-traps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: ABCUSA Environmental Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Joseph Heppenstall, Richard James Heppenstall
  • Patent number: 7098174
    Abstract: A drainage slime remover capable of spreading a solution of a solid over slime generated wall surface portions, comprising a solid containing a microorganism growth retarding substance and a container which has a shape for permitting the installation thereof at the inlet or upper portion of a drain outlet and stores the solid, characterized in that the container has drain flow-in holes having an opening capable of controlling a drain flow-in amount and provided in the upper surface or the upper side portion of the container and solution flow-out holes having an opening capable of controlling a flow-out amount if a solid solution and provided in the bottom or the lower side portion of the container or additionally in the side surface thereof; and a slime preventing/removing agent which can remove slime from portions such as kitchen sinks and bathroom drain outlets where slime is grown by metabolites such as miscellaneous germs and mildews and which can prevent the occurrence of slime safely and for an extended
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Eiji Takemura, Izumi Takano, Kaoru Muto, Takashi Yoshihara, Akira Doshida
  • Patent number: 7047985
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for the removal of contaminating materials from pipework, the contaminating materials comprising deposits on the pipework which cause a reduction in the effective internal diameter of the pipes and thereby effect a reduction in the rate of flow of a fluid through the pipework, the method comprising treating the contaminating materials with at least one carbamate salt. The methods is also suitable for the treatment of contaminating materials which have a particularly deleterious effect on fluid flow and comprise partial or total blockages of the pipework. The carbamate is preferably in the form of an aqueous solution, and a preferred carbamate salt is ammonium carbamate. The treatment may be carried out in the presence of an additive such as caesium carbonate or ammonium bicarbonate. Optionally the treatment may be accompanied by a pre-treatment or post-treatment with aid, this being followed by a water wash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: British Nuclear Fuels PLC
    Inventors: Iain Stewart Dennis, Phillip Antony Mayhew
  • Patent number: 7018975
    Abstract: A cleaning formulation comprising a cleaning agent, a particulate clay material and an aqueous carrier. The formulation has a pH less than about 4.0 and is characterized by at least a 90% reduction in viscosity at 25° C. at a shear rate of up to about 0.10 s?1. The cleaning formulation is thixotropic and has a highly desirable combination of acid stability, temperature stability, electrolyte stability and ultraviolet radiation stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Trojan Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Howard A. Ketelson
  • Patent number: 6927199
    Abstract: A drainage slime remover capable of spreading a solution of a solid over slime generated wall surface portions, comprising a solid containing a microorganism growth retarding substance and a container which has a shape for permitting the installation thereof at the inlet or upper portion of a drain outlet and stores the solid, characterized in that the container has drain flow-in holes having an opening capable of controlling a drain flow-in amount and provided in the upper surface or the upper side portion of the container and solution flow-out holes having an opening capable of controlling a flow-out amount if a solid solution and provided in the bottom or the lower side portion of the container or additionally in the side surface thereof; and a slime preventing/removing agent which can remove slime from portions such as kitchen sinks and bathroom drain outlets where slime is grown by metabolites such as miscellaneous germs and mildews and which can prevent the occurrence of slime safely and for an extended
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Eiji Takemura, Izumi Takano, Kaoru Muto, Takashi Yoshihara, Akira Doshida
  • Patent number: 6916771
    Abstract: A composition is provided comprising two liquids which are separately maintained prior to forming an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated, whereupon the admixture generates a foam sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability. A first liquid preferably includes a hypohalite, or a hypohalite generating agent and a second liquid preferably includes a peroxygen agent. The first liquid is thickened to a specified rheology, resulting in the generation of a highly effective foam. As the two liquids are initially separated, the hypohalite generating agent can be maintained in an environment free of peroxygen agent and otherwise conducive to their cleaning activity and stability up to the time of use. When the two liquids are allowed to mix, for example, by simultaneously pouring into a drain, the hypohalite and peroxygen react to liberate oxygen gas. As foam generation occurs, the escaping gas contacts surfactant in the solution, and creates foam which expands to completely fill the drain pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Inderjeet K. Ajmani, Jessica Y. Chung
  • Patent number: 6900164
    Abstract: A composition is provided comprising two liquids which are separately maintained prior to forming an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated, whereupon the admixture generates a foam sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability. A first liquid preferably includes a hypohalite, or a hypohalite generating agent and a second liquid preferably includes a peroxygen agent. The first liquid is thickened to a specified rheology, resulting in the generation of a highly effective foam. As the two liquids are initially separated, the hypohalite generating agent can be maintained in an environment free of peroxygen agent and otherwise conducive to their cleaning activity and stability up to the time of use. When the two liquids are allowed to mix, for example, by simultaneously pouring into a drain, the hypohalite and peroxygen react to liberate oxygen gas. As foam generation occurs, the escaping gas contacts surfactant in the solution, and creates foam which expands to completely fill the drain pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Inderjeet K. Ajmani, Jessica Y. Chung
  • Patent number: 6815403
    Abstract: A new and improved toilet drain composition and method of using is disclosed for use in disinfecting and decalcifying. The toilet drain composition comprises a phosphoric acid derivative admixed with paradichlorobenzene and a diluent. The phosphoric acid derivative may be at a concentration ranging from 0.0000001 to 25% by weight. The paradichlorobenzene 14 may be at a concentration ranging form 0.0000001 to 25% by weight. The diluent may be at a concentration ranging from 0 to 90% by weight. Optional elements such as, an anionic surfactant, non-ionic surfactant, a dinintegration rate regulator, a complexing agent, a peroxy compound, a filler, a fragment essential oil, a dye, a bleaching agent, and a binder may be added to the toilet drain composition. The phase of the composition may be liquid, solid or semi-solid. One preferred configuration of the semi-solid block shape is that it has a series of nested concentric ridges defining a bull's eye target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: Kenneth T. Laney
  • Patent number: 6815404
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning agent, particularly for cleaning sewers, for fat and/or protein-containing sewage from the home or having a municipal or industrial origin, with a content of urea, a urea derivative, a urea salt and/or a urea derivative salt, the cleaning agent containing approximately 50 to 90 wt. % urea, urea derivative, urea salt and/or urea derivative salt, based on dry substance, and an alkaline-acting agent, protease and fat-degrading microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: BBT Bergedorfer Biotechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus Becker
  • Publication number: 20040176262
    Abstract: Drain and delivery line cleaning and maintaining compositions are provided for use in inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, to keep the drains free flowing and to prevent the need for removal of build-up that results from the formation of deposits produced by microorganisms, including acetic acid bacteria found in drains and delivery lines. Also provided are methods for cleaning and maintaining drains and delivery lines such as those such as those found in soda fountains, bars, beer brewery lines, and ice machines, in which sugar-rich and alcohol fermentation environments exist comprising administering an antimicrobially effective amount of the compositions of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Cory S. Hammock
  • Patent number: 6784147
    Abstract: A drain cleaner with soy methyl ester (SME) CAS #66784-80-9 utilized at 92.8% by weight, the emulsifier system composed of combination of lauramide DEA and secondary alcohol ethoxylate CAS #'s 120-40-1 and 68131-40-8 utilized at 7% and a butylated hydroxytoluene CAS #128-37-1 used as an anti-oxidant at 0.2%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: State Industrial Products
    Inventors: David John Smith, Joseph A. Tomaro, Tammy G. Westerman
  • Patent number: 6732747
    Abstract: An improved composition and method for cleaning and disinfecting a garbage disposal that does not require aerosol propellants or carbon dioxide gas generating reaction systems. The composition comprises a suds stabilizing surfactant and a disinfecting agent, plus other optional ingredients such as additional detergent surfactant and scouring agents. In the method of cleaning and disinfecting, a flow of water is provided to the garbage disposal and the composition is then added while the garbage disposal is turned on. The mechanical action of the garbage disposal grinder blades rapidly mixes the composition with water to create suds and disperse the suds around the entire interior chamber, thus cleansing and disinfecting the garbage disposal. After the suds are generated, the flow of water is discontinued, with the garbage disposal being turned off within about 1 minute after the flow of water is discontinued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: William S. Wise
  • Patent number: 6660702
    Abstract: A composition is provided comprising two liquids which are separately maintained prior to forming an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated, whereupon the admixture generates a foam sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability. A first liquid preferably includes a hypohalite, or a hypohalite generating agent and a second liquid preferably includes a peroxygen agent. The first liquid is thickened to a specified rheology, resulting in the generation of a highly effective foam. As the two liquids are initially separated, the hypohalite generating agent can be maintained in an environment free of peroxygen agent and otherwise conducive to their cleaning activity and stability up to the time of use. When the two liquids are allowed to mix, for example, by simultaneously pouring into a drain, the hypohalite and peroxygen react to liberate oxygen gas. As foam generation occurs, the escaping gas contacts surfactant in the solution, and creates foam which expands to completely fill the drain pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Inderjeet K. Ajmani, Jessica Y. Chung
  • Patent number: 6638900
    Abstract: A composition is provided comprising three liquids which are separately maintained prior to forming an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated, whereupon the admixture generates a heated foam sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability. A first liquid preferably includes a hypohalite, or a hypohalite generating agent, a second liquid preferably includes a peroxygen agent and a third liquid includes a reducing agent, such as a thiosulfate. The first liquid is thickened to a specified rheology, resulting in the generation of a highly effective foam. As the liquids are initially separated, they can be maintained in an environment free of reactants and otherwise conducive to their activity and stability up to the time of use. When the liquids are allowed to mix, for example, by simultaneously pouring into a drain, the hypohalite and peroxygen react to liberate oxygen gas, while the hypohalite and thiosulfate react to generate heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Inderjeet K. Ajmani, Jessica Y. Chung
  • Publication number: 20030199411
    Abstract: A composition is provided comprising two liquids which are separately maintained prior to forming an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated, whereupon the admixture generates a foam sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability. A first liquid preferably includes a hypohalite, or a hypohalite generating agent and a second liquid preferably includes a peroxygen agent. The first liquid is thickened to a specified rheology, resulting in the generation of a highly effective foam. As the two liquids are initially separated, the hypohalite generating agent can be maintained in an environment free of peroxygen agent and otherwise conducive to their cleaning activity and stability up to the time of use. When the two liquids are allowed to mix, for example, by simultaneously pouring into a drain, the hypohalite and peroxygen react to liberate oxygen gas. As foam generation occurs, the escaping gas contacts surfactant in the solution, and creates foam which expands to completely fill the drain pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Inderjeet K. Ajamani, Jessica Y. Chung
  • Patent number: 6635613
    Abstract: A cleaning formulation comprising a cleaning agent, a particulate clay material and an aqueous carrier. The formulation has a pH less than about 4.0 and is characterized by at least a 90% reduction in viscosity at 25° C. at a shear rate of up to about 0.10 s−1. The cleaning formulation is thixotropic and has a highly desirable combination of acid stability, temperature stability, electrolyte stability and ultraviolet radiation stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Trojan Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard A. Ketelson
  • Publication number: 20030171234
    Abstract: A composition is provided comprising two liquids which are separately maintained prior to forming an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated, whereupon the admixture generates a foam sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability. A first liquid preferably includes a hypohalite, or a hypohalite generating agent and a second liquid preferably includes a peroxygen agent. The first liquid is thickened to a specified rheology, resulting in the generation of a highly effective foam. As the two liquids are initially separated, the hypohalite generating agent can be maintained in an environment free of peroxygen agent and otherwise conducive to their cleaning activity and stability up to the time of use. When the two liquids are allowed to mix, for example, by simultaneously pouring into a drain, the hypohalite and peroxygen react to liberate oxygen gas. As foam generation occurs, the escaping gas contacts surfactant in the solution, and creates foam which expands to completely fill the drain pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: THE CLOROX COMPANY
    Inventors: Inderjeet K. Ajmani, Jessica Y. Chung
  • Patent number: 6605155
    Abstract: A descaling composition for use in removing scale deposited on a member made of titanium or a titanium alloy, the descaling composition containing a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a sulfamic acid and ammonium sulfate as effective components and effectively inhibiting titanium ions from dissolving out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Seiwa Pro Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takeshi Sugimoto
  • Patent number: 6554007
    Abstract: An improved composition and method for cleaning and disinfecting a garbage disposal that does not require aerosol propellants or carbon dioxide gas generating reaction systems. The composition comprises a suds stabilizing surfactant and a disinfecting agent, plus other optional ingredients such as additional detergent surfactant and scouring agents. In the method of cleaning and disinfecting, a flow of water is provided to the garbage disposal and the composition is then added while the garbage disposal is turned on. The mechanical action of the garbage disposal grinder blades rapidly mixes the composition with water to create suds and disperse the suds around the entire interior chamber, thus cleansing and disinfecting the garbage disposal. After the suds are generated, the flow of water is discontinued, with the garbage disposal being turned off within about 1 minute after the flow of water is discontinued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: William S. Wise
  • Patent number: 6537960
    Abstract: A low foaming surfactant blend for use in highly alkaline conditions including at least one C3 to C10 alkyl polyglucoside, at least one amine oxide, at least one polycarboxylated alcohol alkoxylate, and at least one alcohol alkoxylate. The blend may combined with other optional ingredients including a source of alkalinity, water conditioning agents, a source of chlorine, silicates, solvents, high foam amine oxides, other surfactants, and so forth to form a cleaning concentrate. The concentrate may be diluted to use solutions with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Richard O. Ruhr, Nathan D. Peitersen
  • Patent number: 6528467
    Abstract: A drainage slime remover capable of spreading a solution of a solid over slime generated wall surface portions, comprising a solid containing a microorganism growth retarding substance and a container which has a shape for permitting the installation thereof at the inlet or upper portion of a drain outlet and stores the solid, characterized in that the container has drain flow-in holes having an opening capable of controlling a drain flow-in amount and provided in the upper surface or the upper side portion of the container and solution flow-out holes having an opening capable of controlling a flow-out amount if a solid solution and provided in the bottom or the lower side portion of the container or additionally in the side surface thereof; and a slime preventing/removing agent which can remove slime from portions such as kitchen sinks and bathroom drain outlets where slime is grown by metabolites such as miscellaneous germs and mildews and which can prevent the occurrence of slime safely and for an extended
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Eiji Takemura, Izumi Takano, Kaoru Muto, Takashi Yoshihara, Akira Doshida
  • Patent number: 6525011
    Abstract: Methods and acidizing compositions for reducing the corrosion of the metal surfaces of tubular goods and the like and reducing the precipitation of metal sulfide from the acidizing compositions are provided. The methods basically comprise the steps of combining an aldol-amine adduct with an aqueous acid solution to preferentially react with sulfide ions subsequently dissolved by the aqueous acid solution and thereby prevent subsequently dissolved metal ions from reacting therewith and precipitating, and then introducing the aqueous acid solution containing the aldol-amine adduct into a well or other location to be acidized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Brezinski
  • Publication number: 20030032569
    Abstract: A drainage slime remover capable of spreading a solution of a solid over slime generated wall surface portions, comprising a solid containing a microorganism growth retarding substance and a container which has a shape for permitting the installation thereof at the inlet or upper portion of a drain outlet and stores the solid, characterized in that the container has drain flow-in holes having an opening capable of controlling a drain flow-in amount and provided in the upper surface or the upper side portion of the container and solution flow-out holes having an opening capable of controlling a flow-out amount if a solid solution and provided in the bottom or the lower side portion of the container or additionally in the side surface thereof; and a slime preventing/removing agent which can remove slime from portions such as kitchen sinks and bathroom drain outlets where slime is grown by metabolites such as miscellaneous germs and mildews and which can prevent the occurrence of slime safely and for an extended
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Eiji Takemura, Izumi Takano, Kaoru Muto, Takashi Yoshihara, Akira Doshida
  • Patent number: 6485578
    Abstract: Disclosed is a chemical cleaning process for removing fouling from process lines of oil refining or petrochemical plants. The process lines are in an on-line state and a chemical cleaning agent is circulated through the process lines to remove the fouling. It can effectively recover the thermal efficiency in oil refining processes or petrochemical processes within a short period of time, so that significant energy consumption is reduced. Furthermore, the chemical cleaning process requires a shorter cleaning period and therefore allows for a longer operating time. It can also dislodge fouling without opening heat exchangers or other equipment thereby preventing the release of VOCs. As a result, environmental pollution is not generated. The present invention is also ecconomically favorable as it extends the time between periodic maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: SK Corporation
    Inventors: Sam-Ryong Park, Young-Kyoung Ahn, Sung-Gu Oh, Ki-Hyun Lee, Sung-Joong Kim
  • Patent number: 6479444
    Abstract: A composition is provided comprising two liquids which are separately maintained prior to forming an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated, whereupon the admixture generates a foam sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability. A first liquid preferably includes a hypohalite, or a hypohalite generating agent and a second liquid preferably includes a peroxygen agent. As the two liquids are initially separated, the hypohalite generating agent can be maintained in an environment free of peroxygen agent and otherwise conducive to their cleaning activity and stability up to the time of use. When the two liquids are allowed to mix, for example, by simultaneously pouring into a drain, the hypohalite and peroxygen react to liberate oxygen gas. As foam generation occurs, the escaping gas contacts surfactant in the solution, and creates foam which expands to completely fill the drain pipe. The expanded foam contains an excess of the hypohalite, which acts to clean the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Richard Porticos, Michael H. Robbins, Inderjeet Ajmani
  • Publication number: 20020115579
    Abstract: A composition is provided comprising two liquids which are separately maintained prior to forming an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated, whereupon the admixture generates a foam sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability. A first liquid preferably includes a hypohalite, or a hypohalite generating agent and a second liquid preferably includes a peroxygen agent. The first liquid is thickened to a specified rheology, resulting in the generation of a highly effective foam. As the two liquids are initially separated, the hypohalite generating agent can be maintained in an environment free of peroxygen agent and otherwise conducive to their cleaning activity and stability up to the time of use. When the two liquids are allowed to mix, for example, by simultaneously pouring into a drain, the hypohalite and peroxygen react to liberate oxygen gas. As foam generation occurs, the escaping gas contacts surfactant in the solution, and creates foam which expands to completely fill the drain pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Inderjeet K. Ajmani, Jessica Y. Chung