Solid, Shaped Article (e.g., Tablet, Briquette, Pellet, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/224)
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Patent number: 8450264Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Janel Marie Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Steven E. Lentsch
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Patent number: 8435935Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tanguy Marie Louise Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Berhard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Iain Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley
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Publication number: 20130109606Abstract: A stability enhancement agent for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions is described. Stability enhancement is provided by a hydratable salt, water and a polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salt binding agent forming a dimensionally stable composition. Preferred polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salts have a molecular weight of between about 400 and about 1,500 g/mol. The stability enhancement composition for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions are preferably biodegradable and substantially free of phosphorus and NTA.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventor: ECOLAB USA INC.
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Patent number: 8431518Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent composition for use in the main wash of a dishwasher to provide drying wherein the detergent comprises an esterified alkyl alkoxylated surfactant of general formula (I) where R is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 8 to 16 carbon atoms; R3, R1 independently of one another, are hydrogen or a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R2 is an unbranched alkyl radical having 5 to 17 carbon atoms; l, n independently of one another, are a number from 1 to 5 and m is a number from 13 to 35; and a dispersant selected from the group of organic polymers, organic builders and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Yvonne Bridget McMeekin, Phan Shean Lim, Fernando Solache Leon
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Patent number: 8431517Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions and compositions of matter, having polyvalent metal compounds and high levels of low-foaming, nonionic surfactants, are provided for protecting glassware from corrosion.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Brian Xiaoqing Song
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Patent number: 8426350Abstract: A detergent composition comprising three or more distinct regions, the composition comprising one or more anti-corrosion agents and a bleaching compound, wherein, the bleaching compound is predominantly located in a first distinct region, and the one or more anti-corrosion agents are predominantly located in a second distinct region having a pH in the range of from 5 to 8.9 which second distinct region is not in direct contact with the first distinct region, and further wherein the second distinct region has a lower pH than the first distinct region.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Laurence Geret, Thomas Hardt
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Patent number: 8399393Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided including an alkalinity source, a corrosion inhibitor and optionally, a cleaning agent. The glass corrosion inhibitor includes at least a soluble lithium salt and optionally includes a soluble aluminum salt and/or a soluble silicate salt. The warewashing detergent composition has a pH of at least about 8.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Altony Miralles
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Patent number: 8389463Abstract: A solid detergent composition includes an ethoxylated and propoxylated surfactant, an alkalinity source, a solidification agent and a chelating agent. The ethoxylated and propoxylated surfactant can include a surfactant blend of naturally sourced ethoxylated and propoxylated surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Mohs, Jennifer L. Bergerson, Amanda R. Blattner, Charles A. Hodge, Steven E. Lentsch, Jacob Pitt
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Patent number: 8361342Abstract: The present invention relates to a compacted solid product for water purification comprising:—at least a first layer comprising at least a coagulant/flocculant system comprising at least one polyvalent inorganic salt, at least one water-soluble cationic polymer and at least one high-molecular-weight anionic polymer,—at least a second layer comprising at least one disinfectant that releases active chlorine on contact with water, characterized in that said coagulant/flocculant system moreover comprises a sodium alginate. The invention also relates to the method for preparing such a product.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: EurotabInventors: Paul Branlard, Gilles Rubinstenn
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Patent number: 8361952Abstract: A stability enhancement agent for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions is described. Stability enhancement is provided by a hydratable salt, water and a polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salt binding agent forming a dimensionally stable composition. Preferred polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salts have a molecular weight of between about 400 and about 1,500 g/mol. The stability enhancement composition for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions are preferably biodegradable and substantially free of phosphorus and NTA.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Kerrie Walters
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Patent number: 8357647Abstract: A multi-compartment pouch having a particulate dishwashing product final bulk density is preferably at least about 0.6 g/cc, the builder not containing a phosphate.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
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Patent number: 8343286Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of washing ware, in particular in an automatic domestic or institutional ware washing machine, using a detergent composition containing a cationic starch. This eliminates the need for a surfactant in the rinse step. The cationic starch provides a layer of cationic starch on the ware so as to afford a sheeting action in an aqueous rinse step without any added rinse agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Antonius Maria Neplenbroek, Julie Jessica Beau, Florian Romain Marie Raphanel
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Patent number: 8338352Abstract: A cleaning composition 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% when heated. The composition may also include one or more functional ingredients such as surfactants, builders and alkaline sources, but is generally substantially free of phosphorous.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
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Patent number: 8338357Abstract: An article comprises a rack of solid sticks (12) of dishwasher detergent, retained on a backing material (16) and being formable into a nested, preferably cylindrical, form. The nested article is inserted into a holder, which is a plastics body, rigid and substantial. The holder is a permanent article located in use in a dishwasher but the article is a refill. Wastage of material when it is exhausted is minimal.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Karl Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Rainer Link
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Patent number: 8334249Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated detergent composition and a process of manufacturing thereof. More in detail the present invention refers to a coated detergent tablet wherein the coating is applied to the tablet by bringing a powder coating material in direct contact with the tablet and thereafter equalizing the powder particles in a way that a homogenous “fused” coating (film) layer is obtained.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignees: Dalli-Werke GmbH & Co. KG, Gelita AGInventors: Sascha Belten-Casteel, Gerard Krist, Stefan Müller, Ralf Pörschke
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Patent number: 8324147Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Janel Marie Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Steven E. Lentsch
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Publication number: 20120302484Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, in particular blocks, tablets and gels, for the prevention or removal of insoluble salt deposits comprising: a) an organic acid with two carboxylic acid functional groups obtainable by fermentation, selected from the list of itaconic acid, itaconic acid anhydride, succinic acid, succinic anhydride and combinations thereof, and b) at least one compound determining the release of said acid from said composition, said compound is selected from a list comprising: i) a hygroscopic compound, ii) a carbonate source, iii) an acid solubility retarding compound, iv) a compound with melting point situated between 60° C.-95° C., and combinations thereof. The invention further provides uses of the compositions for the prevention or removal of insoluble salt deposits. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing such compositions and a method for the prevention or removal of insoluble salt deposits with a product of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: Ecover Coordination Center N.V.Inventors: Dirk Willem Godfried Develter, Luc Marc Leonie Lauryssen
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Patent number: 8318655Abstract: A method of manufacturing a detergent composition comprising combining a plurality of components suitable for producing a detergent block which is water soluble into a fluid mixture. A mold assembly is provided which has a first mold component and a second mold component. The first and second mold components define a mold assembly having a body and a bottom. The body includes an outer wall, a bottom and outer wall which defines a mold interior. The fluid mixture is presented into the mold assembly and allowed to harden into at least a partially solid state within the mold defining a solid soluble, consumable detergent block. Once the block is at least partially cured, the first and second mold components are separated exposing the solid soluble, consumable detergent block to the ambient environment. Water soluble indicia are positioned onto the soluble consumable detergent block.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventors: Brad Drost, Walter Drost, Jr., Bryan Drost
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Patent number: 8309509Abstract: A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Robert Leafblad
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Patent number: 8288333Abstract: A process for making a detergent composition, the detergent composition comprising: a) from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of the composition of a polymer in particulate form comprising: i) a carboxylic acid monomer; ii) more than about 5% by weight of the polymer of a sulfonic acid monomer; and iii) optionally a non-ionic monomer; and b) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of the composition of a hydrophilic silica. the process comprising the steps of: a) pre-mixing the polymer with the hydrophilic silica to obtain a polymer/silica premix; and b) mixing polymer/silica premix with any additional detergent components.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts
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Patent number: 8283300Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tanguy Marie Louis Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Bernard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Iain Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley
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Publication number: 20120211031Abstract: A discrete or single dose detergent formulation is described. The formulation comprises 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. The discrete or single dose detergent formulations are particularly suited for treating table ware or glasses in automatic dishwashing machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicants: CLARIANT S.A., BRAZIL, CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITEDInventors: Matthias Loeffler, Ernesto Iwao Horikoshi, Gustavo Kume, Ana Regina Coimbra
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Publication number: 20120202731Abstract: A process is proposed for the preparation of a powder comprising one or more complexing agent salts of the general formula starting from an aqueous solution comprising the one or more complexing agent salts in a concentration of from 10 to 80% by weight, based on the total weight of the aqueous solution, in a spray-drying process, comprising an atomization step and a drying step, wherein the atomization step is carried out with the addition of crystalline fine dust of the same complexing agent salt(s) as are present in the aqueous solution, or one or more complexing agent salts different therefrom, with an upper limit for the average particle diameter of the crystalline fine dust which is lower by at least a factor of 2 than the lower limit of the average particle diameter of the powder obtained after the process, in a fraction of from 0.1 to 20% by weight, based on the weight of the powder obtained after the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Frank Mrzena, Ulrich Menge, Michael Schoenherr, Thomas Heidenfelder
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Publication number: 20120196784Abstract: A phosphate-free detergent formulation for machine dishwashing is provided. The formulation contains as main components: copolymers of a monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and/or of a salt thereof, and an alkoxylated, monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein the copolymer has a mean molecular weight Mw of from 30 000 to 500 000 g/mol and a K value of from 40 to 150, measured at pH 7 in 1% by weight aqueous solution at 25° C.; complexing agents; low-foaming nonionic surfactants; bleaches and, optionally, bleach activators; further builders; enzymes; and one or more further additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Tanja Seebeck, Jürgen Tropsch, Lars Kissau
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Publication number: 20120178663Abstract: A phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agent is described comprising from 0.05 to 20 wt. % amphoteric polymer and from 2 to 40 wt. % ethylene diamine disuccinic acid. The novel combination of amphoteric polymer with ethylene diamine disuccinic acid (EDDS) results in excellent performance compared to traditional phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agents, especially with regard to good cleaning, clear rinsing, and the overall inhibition of deposits.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Dorota Sendor-Müller, Johannes Zipfel, Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Thorsten Bastigkeit
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Publication number: 20120178664Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a detergent tablet comprises filling a recess in a first pre-formed body with a gel; adding a second body to the gel; and allowing/causing the gel to solidify.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventor: Ralf Wiedemann
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Publication number: 20120167923Abstract: The present invention is a phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agent containing a builder, said agent comprising: a) a copolymer A comprising i) at least one mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acid monomer, ii) at least one mono- or polyunsaturated sulfonic acid monomer, and iii) at least one additional nonionic monomer; and b) an acrylic acid homopolymer B, wherein the weight ratio of copolymer A to homopolymer B is between 10:1 and 1:3. The present agent is characterized by excellent residue inhibition, good cleaning, and clear rinsing performance in automatic dishwashing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Dorota Sendor-Müller, Johannes Zipfel, Arnd Kessler, Volker Blank, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Christian Nitsch, Thomas Eiting
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Publication number: 20120167922Abstract: The invention relates to a phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agent containing a builder, comprising a) 0.5 to 7.0 wt % of a nonionic surfactant A; b) 0.2 to 5.0 wt % of a nonionic surfactant B with a melting point above 25° C., each based on the total weight of the automatic dishwashing agent, wherein the nonionic surfactant A has a melting point which is at least 5° C. below the melting point of nonionic surfactant B, wherein said washing agent is characterized by excellent residue inhibition and good cleaning and clear rinsing performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Dorota Sendor-Muller, Johannes Zipfel, Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Thomas Eiting, Volker Blank
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Patent number: 8192553Abstract: A soaking composition including an alkalinity source, a metal protector, a surfactant, water, a threshold agent, a binding agent, and a polymer blend that functions as a binding agent and a hard water modifier. The polymer blend includes a polymaleic acid, a polycarboxylic acid and a sodium polyacrylate.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Edward J. Snodgrass, Jaclyn J. Steep
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Publication number: 20120125374Abstract: A dishwasher detergent composition comprising: a compound of formula 1; a liquid non-ionic surfactant; and at least one solid non-ionic surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Judith Preuschen, Andrea Stein
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Publication number: 20120129748Abstract: A method of producing a dosage form detergent product, comprises the steps of: (a) producing an open-mouthed pouch by forming a water-soluble, synthetic plastics film into a mould cavity defining said pouch, (b) introducing a particulate first detergent composition into the pouch, (c) forming a recess in the upper surface of the particulate first detergent composition, (d) introducing into said recess a pre-formed, shape-retaining second detergent component with an at least substantially planar face positioned to be exposed from the particulate first detergent component, and (e) sealing a water-soluble film over the mouth of the pouch and against said exposed face of the pre-formed detergent product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: James William Gordon, Steven Hedley Holden
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Patent number: 8183196Abstract: A neutral automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising an acidifying particle comprising an aminocarboxylic builder wherein the acidifying particle has a low hygroscopicity, a cake strength of at most 20N and a pH of from about 2 to about 6 as measured in 1% aqueous solution at 20° C.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Chris Hughes, Robert Ian Dyson
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Patent number: 8173587Abstract: A hard surface detergent composition is provided, said composition comprising a peroxygen bleach capable of exhibiting bleaching properties at a pH of below 9, and an amino ketone or derivative thereof bleach activator, and wherein a 1% wt solution in distilled water at 25° C. of the composition has a pH lower than 9. Potassium monopersulphate is the preferred bleach compound and diethyl amino acetone or derivative thereof is the preferred bleach activator. The compositions exhibit good bleaching performance at pHs of less than 9.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventor: Judith Preuschen
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Publication number: 20120103370Abstract: A dishwasher detergent composition comprising from 0.05 to 7.5 wt % of a surfactant and from 0.1 to 90 wt % of a compound of Formula 1; wherein R is selected from the group consisting of —H, —CH3, —CnH2nCH3, —CnH2nOH, —CnH2nCOOH, —CnH2nSO3H, —CnH2nNH2, —CnH2nNHR?, —CnH2nNRV?2, —NHC(?O)—R? and —CnH2nPO(OR?)2; wherein n?1; and R? is H, alkyl or aryl, and further wherein the composition comprises a bleach selected from inorganic peroxy compounds, organic peracids and salts derived therefrom. The compound of Formula 1 is biodegradable, stable to bleach and yet is an effective builder. The compositions of the invention can be readily formulated as tablet compositions if desired as the compound of Formula 1 is not overly hygroscopic.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Steffen Lingler, Judith Preuschen
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Patent number: 8168581Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a detergent tablet comprises filling a recess in a first pre-formed body with a gel; adding a second body to the gel; and allowing/causing the gel to solidify.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventor: Ralf Wiedemann
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Patent number: 8163686Abstract: A dishwasher detergent delivery cartridge comprises a plurality of unit dose elements of a dishwasher detergent composition, the composition being a substantially coherent mass and comprising at least 20 wt % of methyl glycine diacetic acid and/or a salt thereof and/or of glutamic diacetic acid and/or a salt thereof. Such compositions have been found to have excellent stability and/or performance in multi-dose applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Patent number: 8153576Abstract: Sodium percarbonate particles with a coating layer which comprises from 70 to 99.8% by weight of anhydrous sodium sulfate and from 0.2 to 20% by weight of a sodium borate, and whose proportion by weight is from 1 to 10% based on the mass of the sodium percarbonate particle, exhibit a high storage stability in detergent and cleaning composition formulations through a synergistic effect of sodium sulfate and sodium borate on the storage stability, and at the same time only have a small content of boron.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbHInventors: Stefan Leininger, Harald Jakob, Ralph Overdick
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Publication number: 20120067766Abstract: The present invention encompasses a surface treatment composition which comprises a polyorganosiloxane fluid-silicone resin mixture and a carrier. The polyorganosiloxane fluid-silicone resin mixture comprises about 50% to about 99.99% by weight of one or more polyorganosiloxane fluid compounds, at least 0.01% by weight of one or more silicone resin, and a maximum of 5% by weight of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Xiaoru Jenny WANG, James Lee Danziger, David S. Salloum, Stephen Thomas Murphy, Markus Merget, Franz X. Wimmer, Richard Becker
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Publication number: 20120010117Abstract: A phosphate-free detergent formulation for machine dishwashing is provided. The formulation contains as main components: copolymers of a monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and/or of a salt thereof, and an alkoxylated, monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein the copolymer has a mean molecular weight Mw of from 30 000 to 500 000 g/mol and a K value of from 40 to 150, measured at pH 7 in 1% by weight aqueous solution at 25° C.; complexing agents; low-foaming nonionic surfactants; bleaches and, optionally, bleach activators; further builders; enzymes; and one or more further additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: BASF AkiengesellschaftInventors: Tanja SEEBECK, Juergen TROPSCH, Lars KISSAU
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Patent number: 8093200Abstract: A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Robert Leafblad
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Publication number: 20120004147Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated particle including a particle including at least one chelating agent of the formula COOH—CHX—N—(CH2—COOH)2, wherein X stands for carboxyalkyl, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or aminoalkyl, and alkyl is a C1-C4 alkyl group, and the coating on the particle includes at least one scale-inhibiting additive, a process to prepare such particle, and to the use thereof in detergents, in oil field applications, in agriculture and in water treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2009Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Johannes Wilhelmus Franciscus Lucas Seetz, Jéróme Mercanton, Paul Michael Ferm, Martin Heus, Zoltán Szilágyi, Cornelis Elizabeth Johannus van Lare
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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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Patent number: 8071528Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising conversion agents and methods of using them. The conversion agents of the present invention comprise water insoluble compounds such as metal oxides, metal hydroxides, and combinations thereof. The compositions can be substantially free of a builder, e.g., a chelating agent, sequestrant, and/or threshold agent, while still achieving effective soil removal.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Kristen A. Mills, Lee J. Monsrud, Michael Rischmiller
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Patent number: 8066818Abstract: A detergent multi-compartment pouch having a plurality of water-soluble films forming a plurality of compartments the pouch comprising two side-by-side compartments superposed onto another compartment wherein at least two different compartments contain two different compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Frank William DeNome, Dennis Allen Beckholt
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Patent number: 8063010Abstract: A solid detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The solid detergent composition is a result of solidifying a detergent composition precursor. The detergent composition precursor includes at least about 20 wt. % hydratable alkaline component, at least about 5 wt. % surfactant component, and water in an amount sufficient to allow the composition to solidify. Methods for manufacturing and using the solid detergent composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Ryther
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Patent number: 8048838Abstract: A mixed powder or mixed granule containing at east 80% by weight of a mixture of (a) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one glycine-N,N-diacetic acid derivative of the general formula (I) MOOC—CHR—N(CH2COOM)2??(I) where R is C1-12-alkyl M is alkali metal, (b) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one polyethylene glycol or of at least one nonionic surfactant or of a mixture thereof or of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinylpyrrolidones (PVP), polyalkylene glycols and derivatives thereof, processes for producing these mixed powders or mixed granules, the use of these mixed powders or mixed granules, and a solid laundry detergent and a solid dishwasher detergent comprising the inventive mixed powder or mixed granule are described.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Helmut Witteler, Michael Schoenherr, Markus Hartmann
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Publication number: 20110166056Abstract: A method of forming a water soluble container, comprising an injection moulded water soluble polymer, in which is present a fabric care, surface care or dishwashing composition, by injection moulding a thermoplastic material into a mould, wherein for or during the injection moulding process the mould is actively heated, the mould being at an elevated temperature, below the melting point of the thermoplastic material, throughout the injection moulding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Andreas Huber, Markus Huber, Simone Huber, Jacobus Simon Petrus Van Diepan, Ralf Wiedemann
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Patent number: 7973002Abstract: A composition comprising phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) is provided. The PAP has a particle size of 0.01 to 100 ?m and a particle size distribution with x(50) of less than 10 ?m. Preferably the composition is a detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Daniele Fregonese, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Pavlinka Roy, Ralf Wiedemann
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Patent number: 7964551Abstract: A cleaning tablet comprising a hydrogen-bonded complex of poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) containing, by weight, about 15-20 wt. % H2O2, and ingredients capable of producing an effervescent effect in aqueous solution by release of carbon dioxide therefrom which comprises an alkali carbonate and/or bicarbonate base and an organic acid.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.Inventors: Purvita Shah, David K. Hood, Michael J. Jurek
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Publication number: 20110143986Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent composition for use in the main wash of a dishwasher to provide drying wherein the detergent comprises an esterified alkyl alkoxylated surfactant of general formula (I) where R is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 8 to 16 carbon atoms; R3, R1 independently of one another, are hydrogen or a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R2 is an unbranched alkyl radical having 5 to 17 carbon atoms; l, n independently of one another, are a number from 1 to 5 and m is a number from 13 to 35; and an alcohol alkoxylated surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Yvonne Bridget McMeekin, Phan Shean Lim, Fernando Solache Leon