For Removing Heat-degraded Food Residue From Solid Surface (e.g., Oven Interior, Grill, Cooking Pot Exterior, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/197)
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Patent number: 11331696Abstract: Alkaline sprayable aqueous compositions are disclosed. In particular, sprayable alkaline aqueous chlorine compositions including a surfactant system for modifying the viscosity of the composition, are combined with an alkalinity source and a chlorine source. Methods of cleaning having reduced amounts of airborne particulates of the composition during spray applications are also provided according to the invention, namely reduction of airborne particulates having a micron size of 10 or less within a breathing zone of a user of less than or equal to 60 particles/cm3.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Christopher Michael McGuirk, Amanda Ruth Blattner, Claire Lucille Notermann
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Patent number: 11306277Abstract: Detergent compositions are disclosed which provide superior cleaning and removal of proteinaceous and starchy soils. Applicants have discovered a surfactant package which acts to enhance and improve the performance of enzymes such as proteases and/or amylases. Compositions for pot and pan warewash detergents and soaks are disclosed, as well as their use in manual or dish machine cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Johnny Zhengrong Liu, Lyndal Jensen, Elena Werst, Charles A. Hodge
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Patent number: 11136536Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof for cleaning fryers and other hard surfaces soiled by grease, shortening, oils and other soils commonly encountered in the food service industry are disclosed. Cleaning compositions and methods of use which beneficially remove soils from vertical and/or inverted surfaces, reduce the cleaning time required for removing such difficult to remove and baked on soils, reduce exposure to hot surfaces by allowing cleaning at or near room temperature, reduce exposure to caustic chemicals, and/or eliminate the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for use of the cleaning compositions are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Benjamin Conway, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Nathan D. Peitersen, Tsvetelina Baryakova, Owen Kinsky, Kimberly D'Aloia, Deborah Ihns
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Patent number: 10821484Abstract: Alkaline sprayable aqueous compositions are disclosed. In particular, sprayable alkaline aqueous chlorine compositions including a surfactant system for modifying the viscosity of the composition, are combined with an alkalinity source and a chlorine source. Methods of cleaning having reduced amounts of airborne particulates of the composition during spray applications are also provided according to the invention, namely reduction of airborne particulates having a micron size of 10 or less within a breathing zone of a user of less than or equal to 60 particles/cm3.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Christopher Michael McGuirk, Amanda Ruth Blattner, Claire Lucille Notermann
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Patent number: 10522700Abstract: A frame-less epoxy-resin encapsulated solar power panel, in which an optically-transparent epoxy-resin coating is applied over an array of photo-voltaic (PV) solar cell modules mounted on a support sheet of phenolic resin, and supported in a layer of adhesive coating applied as a liquid with a viscosity and a thickness such that the thickness of the layer of adhesive coating is substantially equal to the thickness of the PV solar cell modules, and cured to a sufficient hardness. The optically-transparent epoxy-resin coating, and the cured layer of adhesive coating, reinforce the strength of the sheet of phenolic resin, particularly around the perimeter of the frame-less epoxy-resin encapsulated solar power panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: NATIONAL MECHANICAL GROUP CORP.Inventor: Nicholas B. Campanella
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Patent number: 10490682Abstract: A frame-less epoxy-resin encapsulated solar panel construction, in which an optically transparent epoxy-resin coating is applied over an array of photo-voltaic (PV) solar cell modules mounted on a sheet of phenolic resin, and supported in a layer of adhesive coating applied as a liquid with a viscosity and a thickness such that the thickness of the layer of adhesive coating is substantially equal to the thickness of the PV solar cell modules, and cured to a sufficient hardness, after which the epoxy-resin coating is applied over the array of PV solar cell modules and the cured layer of adhesive coating so to reinforce the strength of the sheet of phenolic resin, particularly around the perimeter of the sheet of phenolic resin.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: NATIONAL MECHANICAL GROUP CORP.Inventor: Nicholas B. Campanella
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Publication number: 20150141311Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a solubilizing agent for the removal of burnt-on, cooked-on, baked-on, dried-on and charred organic food and oil residues from surfaces comprising alcohol, a coupling agent, water, an anti-deposition agent, a pH buffer and a surfactant system that preferably includes a fermentation supernatant, where the supernatant contains essentially stress proteins. Further enclosed are methods of cleaning for ovens, industrial cooking equipment and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Carl W. PODELLA, Michael G. GOLDFELD, Joseph F. SARRO, Andrew H. MICHALOW
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Publication number: 20150018262Abstract: A presoak cleaning compound and cleaning process developed for compatible application to aluminum and common cooking surfaces including stainless steel, steel, ferrous, plastic or coated cooking surfaces including baking pans and sheet pans, or commonly used substrate materials for food preparation and cooking surfaces of food stuffs for the removal of food soils, baked on food soils, and soils resulting from the preparation and cooking of food stuffs without discoloration, tarnishing, or pitting of the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Suhall Massad, Bin Wu, Chris Allan Shewmaker, Sekhar Katta, Enrique Francis, Robert Beach, Teresa Wolf, Clark Miller, Stanley R. Weller
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Patent number: 8871698Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a solubilizing agent for the removal of burnt-on, cooked-on, baked-on, dried-on and charred organic food and oil residues from surfaces comprising alcohol, a coupling agent, water, an anti-deposition agent, a pH buffer and a surfactant system that preferably includes a fermentation supernatant, where the supernatant contains essentially stress proteins. Further enclosed are methods of cleaning for ovens, industrial cooking equipment and the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Advanced Biocatalytics CorporationInventors: Carl W. Podella, Michael G. Goldfeld, Joseph F. Sarro, Andrew H. Michalow
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Patent number: 8747570Abstract: A concentrate cleaning composition includes water, glycerine, and at least one alkyl polyglycoside. The water may be present in an amount of greater than about 65% by weight. Glycerine may be present in an amount between about 0.05% and about 8% by weight of the cleaning composition. The at least one alkyl polyglycoside may be present in an amount of between about 1% and about 25% by weight of the cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner, Timothy J. Kohnke, Mark D. Levitt, Julie E. Marquardt, Christopher M. McGuirk, Carter M. Silvernail, Dale Larson
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Publication number: 20140147395Abstract: This disclosure is directed to compound of formula (1): wherein R1 is a C7-18 alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl, each R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 is independently hydrogen or a C1-6 alkyl, a is 2-3, and b is 0-1, its method of preparation and uses thereof in water-borne coating compositions, cleaning compositions, fragrance, and personal care compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: SEGETIS, INC.Inventors: Lee R. Rieth, Dorie J. Yontz
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Publication number: 20140090671Abstract: A cleaning composition comprising a choline salt and a surfactant or solvent. Also, a method of cleaning using the cleaning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Robert D'Ambrogio, Deborah A. Peru, Karen Wísníewski
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Publication number: 20140083465Abstract: A cleaning composition comprising a liquid salt, and a hydrogen bond donor for the liquid salt, and a surfactant. Also a method of cleaning using the cleaning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Robert D'Ambrogio, Deborah A. Peru, Karen Wisniewaki
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Patent number: 8641827Abstract: A cleaning composition includes water, glycerine, at least one alkyl polyglycoside and a surface modification polymer. The surface modification polymer acts to provides for initial cleaning or pretreatment of the hard surface and provides a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of cleanings. The composition has an alkaline pH of from about 8 to 10.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Amanda Ruth Blattner, Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Mark Dennis Levitt
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Publication number: 20130344012Abstract: A metathesized natural oil composition comprising (i) a mixture olefins and/or esters, or (ii) a metathesized natural oil, is disclosed. The metathesized natural oil composition has a number average molecular weight in the range from about 100 g/mol to about 150,000 g/mol, a weight average molecular weight in the range from about 1,000 g/mol to about 100,000 g/mol, a z-average molecular weight in the range from about 5,000 g/mol to about 1,000,000 g/mol, and a polydispersity index of about 1 to about 20. The metathesized natural oil composition is metathesized at least once.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Steven A. Cohen, M. Michelle Morie-Bebel, Alexander D. Ilseman, Benjamin Bergmann, Stephen A. DiBiase, S. Alexander Christensen
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Patent number: 8420586Abstract: Cleaner compositions, associated cleaners, and associated methods are disclosed. The cleaner compositions are capable for use in making thickened cleaners that are capable of removing from vertical and inverted surfaces fresh, greasy soils and baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry. The cleaner compositions include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, one or more thickening agents, one or more buffers, and as a remainder, water. Cleaner compositions of the invention are substantially free of phosphates and have a low caustic content making them user and environmentally friendly. Yet the cleaners of the invention are surprisingly effective at removing tenacious baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry. Compositions of the invention have a viscosity of about 700 cps and are applied using a foaming or misting dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Vinson, Karen O. Rigley, Tami J. Tadrowski
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Patent number: 8383570Abstract: The invention includes a GRAS preservative system including sodium bisulfate and a combination of specific organic acids that act in a synergistic capacity. The preservative further has the benefit of a higher melting point of approximately 110° or higher making it particularly suited for solid wash applications. According to the invention it has surprisingly been found that a combination of sodium bisulfate, sorbic acid, and benzoic acid produced better preservative properties than other organic acid combinations or each acid by itself.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Janel Marie Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man
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Patent number: 8367600Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
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Patent number: 8329630Abstract: Cleaner compositions, methods of making cleaners, and methods of use are disclosed. Disclosed is a method of formulating a ready-to-use degreaser composition that has extended to infinite cling time. The method of making the cleaner results in thickened compositions that are capable of removing from vertical and inverted surfaces fresh, greasy and baked-on soils encountered in the food industry. The compositions include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, one or more thickening agents, one or more solvents, one or more buffers, and as a remainder, water. Compositions prepared according to the method of the invention are substantially free of phosphorous and have a low caustic content making them user friendly, having a lower pH than commercially available cleaners. Yet the cleaners prepared according to the method of the invention are surprisingly effective at removing tenacious baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Jeremy B. Finison, Daniel L. Moran, Stephen T. Smith, Thomas J. Vinson, Karen O. Rigley
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Patent number: 8282743Abstract: Alkaline cleaning compositions that are useful to remove burnt-on and/or baked-on soil deposits and grease are described. The alkaline cleaning compositions comprise a buffering system of a strong base and an organic acid such that the pH is maintained in the range of about 10 to about 11.2. Also described are methods of removing burnt-on or baked on soil deposits or grease.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Genevieve Bonnechere, Baudouin Mertens
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Patent number: 8227398Abstract: The present invention relates to corrosion inhibitor systems, in particular to cleaning and corrosion inhibiting compositions for surfaces of aluminum or colored metals and alloys thereof under alkaline conditions, especially in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The cleaning and corrosion inhibiting compositions comprise as a corrosion inhibitor at least one alkyleneoxy alkylphosphate di- or triester having the general formula where Z is either —O-M or —O-(AO)n2-Alkyl wherein M is an ammonium, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal cation, Alkyl is a C5-C22 alkyl or alkylaryl group, AO is a C2-4-alkylene oxide unit and n1, n2 and n3 each are integers from 2 to 10.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Harry Kany, Holger Theyssen
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Publication number: 20120135909Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a solubilizing agent for the removal of burnt-on, cooked-on, baked-on, dried-on and charred organic food and oil residues from surfaces comprising alcohol, a coupling agent, water, an anti-deposition agent, a pH buffer and a surfactant system that preferably includes a fermentation supernatant, where the supernatant contains essentially stress proteins. Further enclosed are methods of cleaning for ovens, industrial cooking equipment and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: ADVANCED BIOCATALYTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Carl W. Podella, Michael G. Goldfeld, Joseph F. Sarro, Andrew H. Michalow
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Patent number: 8110537Abstract: A liquid detergent composition is described. The liquid detergent composition includes an emulsion having a water phase and an oil phase. The liquid detergent composition includes a detersive amount of a nonionic surfactant component, an emulsion stabilizing amount of a cationic surfactant component, about 5 wt. % to about 94 wt. % water, and at least about 5 wt. % of a suspended particulate component. A detergent use solution and methods for using a liquid detergent composition are described.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: David W. Gohl, Kim R. Smith, Josh Kassanchuk, Brandon Carlson
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Patent number: 8071523Abstract: The present invention relates to corrosion inhibitor systems, in particular to cleaning and corrosion inhibiting compositions for surfaces of aluminum or colored metals and alloys thereof under alkaline conditions, especially in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The cleaning and corrosion inhibiting compositions comprise as a corrosion inhibitor at least one alkyleneoxy alkylphosphate di- or triester having the general formula (I) where Z is either —O-M or —O-(AO)n2— Alkyl wherein M is an ammonium, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal cation, Alkyl is a C5-C22 alkyl or alkylaryl group, AO is a C2-4-alkylene oxide unit and n1, n2 and n3 each are integers from 2 to 10.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Harry Kany, Holger Theyssen
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Publication number: 20110237481Abstract: Cleaner compositions, associated cleaners, and associated methods are disclosed. The cleaner compositions are capable for use in making thickened cleaners that are capable of removing from vertical and inverted surfaces fresh, greasy soils and baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry. The cleaner compositions include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, one or more thickening agents, one or more buffers, and as a remainder, water. Cleaner compositions of the invention are substantially free of phosphates and have a low caustic content making them user and environmentally friendly. Yet the cleaners of the invention are surprisingly effective at removing tenacious baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry. Compositions of the invention have a viscosity of about 700 cps and are applied using a foaming or misting dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Vinson, Karen O. Rigley, Tami J. Tadrowski
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Publication number: 20110180100Abstract: A multi-surface kitchen cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all residential and commercial kitchen surfaces from all angles, especially underneath a range hood and up inside an oven, and which comprises an alkaline/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: Kevin Hafer, Kristen Jacokes, Mick Bjelopavlic
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Patent number: 7964547Abstract: Cleaner concentrates, associated cleaners, and associated methods are disclosed. The cleaner concentrates are capable for use in making cleaners that are capable of removing from surfaces fresh, greasy soils and polymerized soils more recently encountered in the food service industry originating from non-trans-fat oils. The cleaner concentrates include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, and as a remainder, water. The one or more alkalinity sources may be present in an amount sufficient to provide a free alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 3.6 wt % and a total alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 6.1 wt %, based on the total weight of the cleaner concentrate. The one or more chelants may be present in an amount sufficient to permit a use of a water having a hardness number up to about 600 ppm (600 mg/L) or more.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Danielle E. Underwood, Tami J. Tadrowski, Karen O. Rigley
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Patent number: 7923425Abstract: Low-foaming industrial cleaning compositions comprising water; (A) at least one carboxylic acid; (B) one or more aromatic, water soluble or dispersible, non-ionic surfactants; and optionally, one or more of the following: (C) one or more salts of carboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids that are the same as component (A), different from component (A) and mixtures thereof; and (D) an amount of hydrotrope material sufficient to produce a stable homogeneous solution or dispersion of components (A) through (C) in water; (E) a pH adjuster; (F) one or more polyhydric alcohols; and (G) one or more preservatives.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Theodore D. Held
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Patent number: 7883584Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
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Publication number: 20100305016Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising: from about 0.05 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of super wetting agent; from about 0.05 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of a non-ionic surfactant selected from short chain surfactants and branched surfactants; from about 0.05 wt. % to about 2 wt. % of a chelant; and from about 50 wt. % to about 95 wt. % of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Freddy Arthur Barnabas, Jennifer Lynn Treadway
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Patent number: 7838484Abstract: Cleaner concentrates, associated cleaners, and associated methods are disclosed. The cleaner concentrates are capable for use in making cleaners that are capable of removing from surfaces fresh, greasy soils and polymerized soils more recently encountered in the food service industry originating from non-trans-fat oils. The cleaner concentrates include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, and as a remainder, water. The one or more alkalinity sources may be present in an amount sufficient to provide a free alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 3.6 wt % and a total alkalinity (expressible as Na2O) of greater than about 6.1 wt %, based on the total weight of the cleaner concentrate. The one or more chelants may be present in an amount sufficient to permit a use of a water having a hardness number up to about 600 ppm (600 mg/L) or more.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Danielle Elise Underwood, Tami Jo Tadrowski, Karen Odom Rigley
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Patent number: 7749331Abstract: The present application relates to the use of formulations comprising a) at least one polymer as component A comprising at least one structural unit of the formula (I) where the structural unit may be part of a polymer main chain or may be bonded to a polymer main chain via an anchor group, and M is hydrogen or a metal cation; and water; for the treatment of hard surfaces as compositions for improving the run-off behavior of water from the treated hard surfaces and for reducing soil and salt deposition on the treated hard surfaces, and to formulations for the treatment of hard surfaces comprising the at least one polymer, at least one surfactant and at least one carboxylic acid and/or sulfonic acid and/or inorganic acid, and to the use of these formulations for the treatment of hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Heike Becker, Kai-Uwe Baldenius, Markus Hartmann
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Patent number: 7695569Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent for hard surfaces, which contains (a) a polymer compound having a cationic group, such as a cation-modified polyvinyl alcohol containing specified structural units, (b) a surfactant and (c) water.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Yosuke Nakagawa, Noriyuki Morii, Kazunori Tsukuda, Kenichi Shiba, Hirofumi Mizukoshi
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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: 20100056413Abstract: A cleaning system adapted for cleaning a surface while maintaining the surface at a temperature up to the operating temperature of the surface is disclosed. The cleaning system includes a cleaning composition and a substrate. The cleaning composition is adapted to withstand a temperature up to the operating temperature of the surface. Also, the cleaning composition includes one or more solvents, one or more surfactants, and one or more alkalinity sources or one or more acidity sources. The substrate includes a material and is adapted to communicate the cleaning composition to the soiled surface. Also, the substrate is adapted to withstand a temperature up to the operating temperature of the surface and the cleaning composition at least during the communication of the cleaning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: David Ray Harry, JR., Tami Jo Tadrowski, Karen Odom Rigley, Danielle Elise Jessee
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Publication number: 20090288683Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for removing soils, e.g., thermally degraded food soils, from surfaces. The cleaning compositions of the present invention can be activated using heat and/or an activator complex to generate oxygen gas in situ on and in the soil to be removed. Surfaces suitable for cleaning using the compositions and methods of the present invention include any surface that can be heated during use and/or cleaning, e.g., smokers, ovens, fryers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: ECOLAB INC.Inventors: Walter D. Cummings, Robert J. Ryther, Richard O. Ruhr, Anthony W. Erickson, Peter J. Fernholz
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Patent number: 7547670Abstract: Disclosed is a hard surface cleaning composition employing dibasic esters as a primary solvent in combination with a primary emulsifier, a short-chain cosurfactant, a secondary emulsifier and water. Optional components include a polar solvent and a thickener. The disclosed composition is preferably in the form of an oil continuous microemulsion and is provided as a component of a liquid or spray formulation for use, depending upon the application. The disclosed cleaning agents have a low odor and satisfy the 2005 CARB VOC requirements of less than 8% by weight for oven cleaners.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Stephen F. Gross, Markus Doerr, Timothy C. Morris
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Publication number: 20090145458Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2006Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Lowell C. Zeller, Duane D. Fansler, Gerald R. Hofmann, Adriana Paiva, Smarajit Mitra, Terry R. Hobbs, Naiyong Jing, Augustine C. Liu, Mitchell T. Johnson
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Patent number: 7521412Abstract: The present invention is a solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes sodium sulfate and urea as solidification agents and an effective amount of an alcohol ethoxylate compound sheeting agent component and an effective amount of defoamer component. The solid rinse aid composition may also incorporate a preservative system including sodium bisulfate. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Janel M. Kieffer, Michael Bartelme, Kent Brittain, Matthew F. Zurbey, Yvonne M. Killeen
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Publication number: 20090092561Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise specific sulfur containing compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Oliver Reich
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Patent number: 7501390Abstract: The present invention provides a concentrated neutral liquid detergent composition for hard surfaces, which has excellent detergency and foaming property, excellent stability in storage, and excellent ability to prevent repeated adhesion of contaminants to the washed surface, the composition being advantageously suitable for manual washing of tableware and cooking utensils. A concentrated neutral detergent composition for hard surfaces, comprising (A) 0.1 to 14 wt % of an alkanesulfonic acid salt; (B) 12 to 40 wt % of a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether; (C) 10 to 40 wt % of an alkyl polyglucoside; and (D) water.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventors: Mari Yagi, Mitsou Sado, Aki Inageta
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Patent number: 7424891Abstract: Combination products comprising packaging and two liquid cleansers or detergents A and B separated from each other in the packaging and having the following composition: A: 10% to 75% by weight of detergent builder(s), 0.1% to 10% by weight of enzyme(s), 24.9% to 89.9% by weight of water; and B: 10% to 74.9% by weight of detergent builder(s), 25% to 89.9% by weight of water, 0.1% to 15% by weight of bleach, characterized in that the liquid detergent A has a pH value (at 20° C.) between 6 and 9. The combination products of the invention demonstrate improved cleaning power over conventional solid or liquid dishwashing detergents.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2006Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Pavel Gentschev, Christian Nitsch, Ulrich Pegelow, Arnd Kessler, Maren Jekel, Johannes Zipfel
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Patent number: 7258748Abstract: In a method for processing a baking pan, the baking pan is placed in a solution including: water, N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone, Ethoxylate of nonylphenol, Monoethanolamine, Triethanolamine and Potassium hydroxide. The solution is heated to a temperature in a predefined temperature range. The baking pan is removed from the solution after a predefined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Chemstar CorporationInventor: Mingzhong Su
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Patent number: 7255750Abstract: The invention provides an improved dilutable cleaning composition for flocculating soil during use comprising a polymeric flocculation agent. In one embodiment, the composition optionally contains at least one adjunct selected from the group consisting of solvents, surfactants, cosurfactants, chelating agents, buffers, thickeners, dyes, colorants, biocides, fragrances, defoamers and mixtures thereof. The invention provides for settling of soil during use, resulting in a decrease in soil in the top of the use container.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Brian K. Cartwright, Maria Jaya
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Patent number: 7141538Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition containing (a) a specific compound having one alkyl group selected from a 2-ethylhexyl group, an isononyl group and an isodecyl group, (b) anonionic surfactant having an alkyl or alkenyl group having 11 to 16 carbon atoms, (c) a hydrophobic organic solvent which is liquid at 20° C. and (d) water, wherein (c)/(d) and (c)+(d) are respectively in a specific range.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Toshiharu Noguchi, Junya Hanai, Kazunori Tsukuda, Mitsuru Uno
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Patent number: 7098181Abstract: The invention provides a liquid detergent composition which is safe, has an excellent detergency and contains a hydrophobic organic solvent stable despite of a large water content. The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising (a) a specific compound having an alkyl or alkenyl group having 3 to 11 carbon atoms and a group having 4 to 30 carbon atoms in total and 2 to 10 hydroxy groups, (b) a hydrophobic organic solvent which is liquid at 20° C. and (c) water, wherein (b)/(c)=0.05/9.95 to 4/6 (mass ratio) and (b)+(c)=50 to 99 mass %.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Takumi Inoue, Kazunori Tsukuda, Mitsuru Uno
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Patent number: 7056874Abstract: Cleaning compositions are disclosed. Methods of making and using the cleaning compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Tami J. Tadrowski, Jennifer Mayhall, Kim R. Smith
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Patent number: 6986817Abstract: A method of automatic cleaning of cooking cavities of cooking equipment for food processing includes the introduction of steam at a temperature of at least 100.deg. C. from a supply line and nozzle into a cooking cavity for a time period depending on the degree of disinfection desired. The cooking cavity is rinsed with the steam condensate; and the supply line and nozzle are flushed with demineralized water.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Convotherm Elektogerate GmbHInventors: Lutz Riefenstein, Dario Manicardi
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Patent number: 6946432Abstract: The anti-foaming preparations comprise aqueous formulations, which contain at least one substance, from the group of polyhydroxy compounds, non-ionic detergents and phosphoric acid esters and their salts, preferably alkyl polygluocosides, alkoxylated long-chain alcohols and an alkali salt of a phosphoric acid partial-ester. The particular advantage of said aqueous formulations is that they are stable when included in highly alkaline cleaning concentrates.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHGInventors: Siegfried Bragulla, Peter Schwarz
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Patent number: 6852349Abstract: The pan release coating is provided which includes water, mono and diclycerides, polysorbate, and an antimicrobial effective amount of acetic acid, citric acid and sodium benzoate. Desirably, the composition of the present invention is composed of water in an amount of 77% to 95% by weight, acetic acid in the amount of 0.3 to 1% by weight, citric acid in the amount of 0.02 to 1.0% by weight, sodium benzoate in an amount of 0.02 to 0.3% by weight, monoglycerides and diglycerides in the amount of 2 to 8% by weight and polysorbate in the amount of 2 to 7% by weight. Desirably, lecithin is also included. The resulting product has a pH of 4.5 or below, desirably between about 3.5 and 4.5, and most desirably a pH of 3.6 to 3.9. The product has a shelf life of 12 months or longer at room temperature, without refrigeration or a sealed container.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Inventors: Robert M. Smith, John P. Starr