For Grouted Tile, Bathtub, Or Procelain Or Ceramic Surface (e.g., Ceramic Bathroom Tile, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/238)
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Patent number: 8349783Abstract: The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Timothy Michael Cusack, Karen McCue, Hubert W Ulmer
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Patent number: 8343903Abstract: There is disclosed a cleaning composition comprising (i) 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of the cleaning composition of a biofilm removing detergent solution comprising a combination of an alkyl (C8-18) polysaccharide, a non-ionic surfactant and a nitrogen containing surfactant-biocide (ii) 2 to 80 percent by weight of the cleaning composition of one or more polar solvent (iii) 0.5 to 15 percent by weight of the cleaning composition of one or more primary amine (iv) two or more chelating agents (v) 0.1 to 5.0 percent by weight of the cleaning composition of an alkaline buffer system providing a pH of about 11.5 to 13.3 in aqueous solution (vi) 0.005 to 5.0 percent by weight of the cleaning composition of an alkoxyaminosilane. Also disclosed is a process of cleaning, decontaminating and/or passivating metallic surgical instruments and/or equipment using the composition of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Whiteley Holdings Pty LtdInventor: Reginald Keith Whiteley
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Patent number: 8343908Abstract: A cleansing product suitable for making the cleaning of both inanimate and animate surfaces more fun and effective for children is disclosed. Specifically, the cleansing product is capable of expanding in volume under certain temperature conditions, and in some embodiments, can additionally include a coloring agent, providing a color change to indicate when sufficient cleansing has been performed.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stacy Averic Mundschau, Scott W. Wenzel, Michael Ralph Lostocco, William Clayton Bunyard, Jian Qin, Chris Uecker
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Patent number: 8338353Abstract: The invention is directed toward improved aqueous hard surface cleaning compositions which include one or more polysulfonic acids The inclusion of one or more polysulfonic acids in a hard surface composition provides for improved removal of insoluble salt deposits resulting from hard water In an embodiment, the invention utilizes a foaming agent fragrance and a thickening agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Nicholas M. Martyak, Gary E. Stringer
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Patent number: 8334251Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of treating a hard surface with a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisiloxane. More specifically, it relates to a process of treating an horizontal hard surface, wherein a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisiloxane is applied onto said hard surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Christopher Andrew Morrison, Robby Renilde François Keuleers, Thomas Delaere, Mercedes Labiano Ros
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Patent number: 8329631Abstract: An aqueous cleaning agent for hard surfaces which contains a surfactant combination of fatty alcohol ether sulfate and at least one further surfactant together with 10 to 40 wt. % of a water-soluble salt, may be used for manual dishwashing and is above all suitable for removing stubborn, burnt-on or dried-on soiling while being gentle on the skin.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Detlef Buisker, Heinz-Dieter Soldanski
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Patent number: 8304379Abstract: According to the present invention, a solidified detergent composition is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Hiroshima UniversityInventor: Hiroki Nikawa
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Patent number: 8299012Abstract: An improved hard surface treatment compositions which comprises (preferably consists essentially of; yet more preferably consists of) the following constituents: a detersive anionic surfactant; a detersive nonionic surfactant; an alkylene glycol ether solvent; a phenyl containing glycol ether solvent; an organic acid, preferably an organic acid selected from citric acid, lactic acid and mixtures thereof; optionally but preferably a film forming polymer based on quaternized copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, optionally one or more further constituents which may improve aesthetic or functional features of the compositions, and, water.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventor: Dilip Shanker Mathur
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Patent number: 8287657Abstract: A cleaning composition for hard surfaces containing a polymeric compound comprising a main backbone derived from at least the following monomeric components: (I) 20 to 99.9% by weight of at least one cationic monomer according to formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are, independently of one another, hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; R3 and R4 are, independently of one another, hydrogen or alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, carboxyl alkyl, carboxyamide alkyl or alkoxyalkyl having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; and Y represents an anion, and (II) 0.1 to 80% by weight of a hydrophobic unsaturated nonionic monomer that polymerizes in the presence of an initiator; optionally up to 60% by weight of a water-soluble monomer (III) which is different from either monomer (I) or monomer (II); and optionally reactant (IV), a crosslinking agent in an amount between 0 to 10% by weight, gives improved soil removal properties, antimicrobial and biofilm suppression properties as well as resistance to resoiling and staining.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Zhiqiang Song, Bingham Scott Jaynes, Jianwen Mao, Andrea Preuss
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Patent number: 8287658Abstract: A degreasing composition is disclosed comprising an alkyl polyglucoside; and a nonionic surfactant having a carbon chain of C6 or less. The nonionic surfactant comprises linear C6 alcohol ethoxylate. In an embodiment the linear C6 alcohol ethoxylate comprises from about 3 to about 6 moles of ethylene oxide. In another embodiment the alkyl polyglucoside and the alcohol ethoxylate comprise an active ratio of from about 3:1 to about 1:1 in the composition. The composition of the invention is useful in formulating a laundry detergent, a hard surface cleaner, an automatic dishwashing detergent, a hand dishwashing detergent, an oven cleaner, hand soap, or an automotive detergent.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Altony J. Miralles, Amanda R. Blattner, Charles A. Hodge
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Patent number: 8283304Abstract: Cleaning compositions in the form of nano- or micro-emulsions and containing one or more green surfactants are disclosed. The composition may further include one or more green linkers. The presence of two or more green surfactants may synergistically improve the cleaning performance of the composition. Moreover, the presence of the one or more green linkers may also synergistically improve the soil removal or streak reduction performance of the composition. The composition may further include additional natural actives, such as natural fragrances, natural insecticides, natural insect repellants, and natural oils to provide prolonged release of the natural actives in a controlled manner. The green surfactants not only improve the ecological profile of the disclosed compositions but also allow the formation of stable micro- or nano-emulsions at room temperature with good cleaning performances.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Marie-Esther Saint Victor
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Patent number: 8278260Abstract: Eco-friendly, or “green”, cleaning wipes are disclosed. The wipes may include a substrate and a green concentrated aqueous cleaning composition impregnated therein. The wipes are dry to the touch before they are activated by water and applied to inanimate surfaces for cleaning. Because of the green concentrated cleaning composition and water-activation just before application, the disclosed wipes may clean larger surface areas and have longer shelf lives and lower weights for easy transportation, packaging and handling than conventional wet wipes that are pre-loaded with a diluted cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Marie-Esther Saint Victor
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Publication number: 20120245070Abstract: Disclosed is the use of alkyl(oligo)glycosides based on selected branched fatty alcohols as hydrotropic agents, preferably for use in cleaning agents, in particular agents for automatic dish washing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Rainer Eskuchen, Sabine Both, Arnold Benert, Ditmar Kischkel
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Patent number: 8273697Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventors: Victor Seita, Roger Sicot, Vincent Delaire, Yann Denolle
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Publication number: 20120230925Abstract: Disclosed is the use of benzotropolone derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1, R2 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; R3 is hydrogen; or COOR9 R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C3alkyl; R5 is hydrogen; hydroxy; C1-C3-alkoxy; or -0-(CO)—R10; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; or R5 and R6 together may form a five or six membered ring; or R6 and R7 together form a five or six membered ring; and R8, R9, R10 independently of each other are C1-C30alkyl; for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Barbara Wagner, Oliver Reich, Alexander Mantler, Reinhold Öhrlein, Walter Fischer, Albert Schneider
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Publication number: 20120190606Abstract: An object of the invention is to remove effectively metallic contaminants adhering to the glass substrate surfaces without increasing roughness of the glass substrate surfaces in the glass substrate for a magnetic disk. In a manufacturing method of a glass substrate for a magnetic disk having a cleaning step of the glass substrate, the cleaning step comprising a cleaning treatment of contacting the glass substrate with an alkaline aqueous solution having a gluconate in concentration of not less than 0.05 wt % and not more than 2 wt % added thereto and a pH of not less than 9 and not more than 11 is appended.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: HOYA CORPORATIONInventors: Takuhiro Hirakawa, Yasunari Hirano, Kouichi Tamoto, Tomoyuki Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 8222196Abstract: The invention is a composition and method for removing soils containing polymerized non-trans fats from surfaces. The composition comprises a polymer and sequentrant, wherein the polymer is oleophobic and hydrophilic. Optionally, the composition may also include a wetting agent. The composition may be used by applying it to a clean surface as a pretreatment so that when said surface is soiled or contaminated with polymerized non-trans fats it may be easily removed with water.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Yvonne M. Killeen, Victor F. Man, Keith Olson
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Patent number: 8207102Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a mixture of hardness ions (e.g., magnesium and calcium ions) in an amount greater than the amount of threshold agent, which have a beneficial effect on etch or corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion or etch of glass and aluminum. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Kim R. Smith
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Patent number: 8198227Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition comprising an acid system, wherein the acid system comprises oxalic acid and acetic acid.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Laura Cermenati, Christopher Andrew Morrison, William Mario Laurent Verstraeten
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Patent number: 8188024Abstract: According to the present invention, provided is a surfactant composition having excellent fluidity after long-term storage at a low temperature (5 degrees Celsius) and excellent foamability when diluted. It is considered that the reason why the composition of the present invention has excellent fluidity after long-term storage at a low temperature (5 degrees Celsius) and excellent foamability when diluted is because the sulfate surfactant has a predetermined amount of oxypropylene groups, thereby suppressing crystallization.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Masaki Inoue, Yasuhiro Doi
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Patent number: 8183198Abstract: The present invention relates to rhamnolipid-based formulations to clean, disinfect, deodorize, and act as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent for living and working environments. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of rhamnolipids to create a bio-film when applied to a surface, which prevents the growth of bacteria and fungus. This technique is especially useful to create clean surface areas for medical procedures, chemical testing, during food preparation, as well as for daycare centers and hospitals.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Inventor: Keith DeSanto
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Patent number: 8178484Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-microbial composition comprising (i) an antimicrobial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a siloxane selected from those having the formulae (H3C)[SiO(CH3)2]nSi(CH3)3, and (H3C)[SiO(CH3)H]nSi(CH3)3, and mixtures thereof, wherein n is from 1 to 24; and (iii) a polar solvent; wherein the ratio of (i) to (ii) is from about 100:1 to about 5:1.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Byotrol PLCInventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder
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Patent number: 8173585Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition which are effective against common stains encountered on hard surfaces, methods for cleaning such hard surfaces as well as methods for the manufacture of said liquid acidic hard surface cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Victoria Heather Cobb, James Young
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Patent number: 8172953Abstract: A cleaning composition includes an alkyl polyglucoside, an ethoxylated, propoxylated extended chain surfactant having between 6 and 10 carbon atoms and a cloud point of about 42° C. or less, a water conditioning agent and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner, Altony J. Miralles
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Patent number: 8163687Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition, having a pH between 3 and 7, comprising a non ionic surfactant or a mixture thereof, an amine oxide or a mixture thereof, a glycol ether solvent, a chelant and a cationic polymer. The composition of the present invention does not contain any anionic surfactant. The present invention also encompasses a process of treating hard-surfaces, including delicate hard-surfaces located in bathrooms, wherein a liquid composition according to the present invention is applied onto said surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Fabienne Riou, Marina Jozefa Hermie
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Patent number: 8148318Abstract: The present invention relates to home or fabric care compositions comprising certain dye-polymer complexes. Additionally, methods for coloration of home or fabric care compositions using said dye-polymer complexes are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Zhiqiang Song, Bingham Scott Jaynes, Joseph Anthony Lupia, Xian-Zhi Zhou
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Patent number: 8148312Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Thomas W. Kaaret, Darin K. Griffith, Klein A. Rodrigues, William L. Smith
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Patent number: 8143205Abstract: A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; (d) water; (e) optionally, at least one solvent; and wherein the composition is self-adhering upon application to a surface to be treated, and wherein the composition provides a wet film to said surface when water passes over said composition and surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Thomas A. Strash, John R. Wietfeldt, Russell B. Wortley
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Patent number: 8143206Abstract: A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; (d) a blend of linear primary alcohols, wherein each alcohol of said blend includes a carbon chain containing 9 to 17 carbons or an ethoxylated blend thereof; (e) water; (f) optionally, at least one solvent; and wherein the composition is self-adhering upon application to a surface to be treated, and wherein the composition provides a wet film to said surface when water passes over said composition and surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Russell B. Wortley, Thomas A. Strash
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Publication number: 20120064022Abstract: Provided herein are cyclosiloxane-substituted polysiloxane compounds, compositions that include the polysiloxane compounds, and methods for preparation and use of the polysiloxane compounds. Provided are mechanical lubricant compositions, hydraulic fluid compositions, anti-foam compositions, water repellant agent compositions, release agent compositions, personal care compositions, cosmetic compositions, household care compositions and drug delivery compositions that include one or more of the cyclosiloxane-substituted polysiloxane compounds provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Daniel X. Wray, Michael B. Halsdorff, Robert L. De Armond
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Patent number: 8133855Abstract: A dilutable concentrated hard surface cleaning composition which comprises (preferably consists essentially of): a detersive nonionic surfactant based on an alcohol alkoxylate; a detersive surfactant based on glucoside surfactants; an alkanolamine; water in an amount of at least 75% wt., preferably at least about 80% wt., and optionally one or more further optional constituents, including a polyacrylate polymer, fragrances, colorants, etc. with the proviso that the compositions exclude one or more of: (a) organic acids, (b) inorganic acids, (c) organic solvents selected from glycols, glycol ethers, ether acetates, and alcohols, (d) thickeners, and (e) chelating agents based on nitrogen containing organic compounds which include a plurality of carboxylic acid groups, preferably the compositions of the invention expressly exclude two or more, preferably three or more and yet more preferably exclude four or five of (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e).Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Lisa Dreilinger, Angelina Lorraine Kulbick
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Patent number: 8133854Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition comprising an acid system, wherein the acid system comprises formic acid and acetic acid.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Laura Cermenati, Christopher Andrew Morrison, William Mario Laurent Verstraeten
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Patent number: 8110538Abstract: A microbicidal and decontaminant composition comprising an aqueous solution of peroxides and peracids having equilibrium reaction products, a photoreactive surfactant, and a polymer, wherein said polymer interacts with said peroxides and said peracids.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2006Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: BioMed Protect, LLCInventors: Charles W. Martin, Joan A. Stader, Jeffry Golden
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Patent number: 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: 8105999Abstract: The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Timothy Michael Cusack, Karen Ann McCue, Herbert W. Ulmer
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Publication number: 20120009279Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Thomas W. Kaaret, Darin K. Griffith, Klein A. Rodrigues, William L. Smith
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Patent number: 8088724Abstract: A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Iverson, Francis J. Randall, Richard W. Avery, John R. Wietfeldt, Ashish Taneja, Tantiboro S. Ouattara
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Patent number: 8084411Abstract: The present invention is drawn to disinfectant systems and methods which can be used to produce a disinfectant solution. The system can include a first liquid composition and a second liquid composition. The first liquid composition comprises from 0.0005 ppm to 100,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal or alloy and an alcohol, and the second liquid composition comprises water and a peroxygen compound. The first and second liquid compositions are formulated to be combined so as to yield a resultant disinfectant solution. The disinfectant solution can be used to disinfect a variety of surfaces and even liquid compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Solutions BioMed, LLCInventors: Daryl J. Tichy, Brian G. Larson
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Patent number: 8080508Abstract: A chelating composition suitable for low-temperature use or storage is disclosed. The chelating compositions include 20 to 70 wt. percent of a polar solvent and 30 to 80 wt. percent of a first component of the formula: wherein R is a hydroxyalkyl group and each R? is individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, unsubstituted or inertly substituted alkyl groups, carbonyl-containing alkyl groups, carboxylate-containing alkyl groups, hydroxyalkyl groups and alkoxy groups; R? is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, unsubstituted or inertly substituted alkyl groups; carbonyl-substituted alkyl groups, carboxylate-containing alkyl groups, hydroxyalkyl groups and alkoxy groups; M1 and M2 are alkali metal ions, wherein the M1 has a higher atomic weight than M2; wherein x+y=n and the mole fraction of M1 is greater than 0.70 to 1. Methods of suppressing crystallization and methods of cleaning surfaces employing the compositions described herein are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Druce K. Crump, David A. Wilson
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Patent number: 8071525Abstract: The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be substantially free of aldehydes. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Solutions BioMed, LLCInventors: Daryl J. Tichy, Brian G. Larson
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Patent number: 8071520Abstract: A cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C12 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a C10-C12 blend of a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside or a C10 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside. The co-surfactant comprises a C6-C12 alcohol ethoxylate having between 3 and 10 moles of EO. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins and has a neutral pH.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner
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Patent number: 8048837Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Thomas W. Kaaret, Darin K. Griffith, Klein A. Rodrigues, William L. Smith
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Patent number: 8044013Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of metal complex compounds with terpyridine ligands as oxidation catalysts. The present invention relates also to formulations comprising such metal complex compounds, to novel metal complex compounds, and to novel ligands. The metal complex compounds are used especially tor improving the action of peroxides, for example in the treatment of textile material, without at the same time causing any appreciable damage to fibres and dyeings.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Frank Bachmann, Josée Dannacher, Marie-Josée Dubs, Menno Hazenkamp, Grit Hänsler-Richter, Brigitte Schmidt, Albert Schneider, Peter Weingartner
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Publication number: 20110214690Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one alkane sulphonic acid, with formula R—SO3H, where R represents a saturated, linear or branched hydrocarbon chain, comprising 1 to 4 atoms of carbon for removing rust from all types of surface, in particular from metal surfaces, specifically iron, steel and others. The invention also relates to a method for cleaning rust from all types of surfaces using at least one alkane sulphonic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2009Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: ARKEMA FRANCEInventors: Jean-Alex Laffitte, Bernard Monguillon
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Patent number: 8008240Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of treating a hard surface with a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisiloxane. More specifically, it relates to a process of treating an horizontal hard surface, wherein a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisiloxane is applied onto said hard surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Christopher Andrew Morrison, Robby Renilde François Keuleers, Thomas Delaere, Mercedes Labiano Ros
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Publication number: 20110207648Abstract: The use of compositions comprising N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)cocoamine oxide for the cleaning of hard surfaces consisting of materials selected from ceramic, metal, wood, glass and plastic from lime-containing soil is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: CLARIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventors: Matthias LOEFFLER, Daniel Stephen ROCQUE, George Italo Pitombeira NUNES
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Patent number: 8003593Abstract: The present invention describes a formulation comprising: (A) at least one surfactant; and (B) an anti-microbial composition that comprises (i) an anti-microbial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a hydrophobic material and (iii) a polar solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Byotrol PLCInventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder, John Yates
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Patent number: 7998918Abstract: Aqueous liquid compositions containing: (a) at least one alkyl ether sulphate (b) at least one multi-armed silyl polyalkoxylate of the formula (I) (H-A)n-Z-[A-B—Si(OR1)r(R2)3?r]m (I), where Z is an (m+n)-valent radical having at least three carbon atoms, A is a divalent polyoxyalkylene radical, wherein the m+n polyoxyalkylene radicals bound to Z can be different from one another, and wherein one radical A is in each case bound to Z via an oxygen atom belonging to Z, and one oxygen atom belonging to A is bound to B or hydrogen, B is a chemical bond or a divalent organic radical having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, OR1 is a hydrolysable group, R1 and R2 independently of one another are a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and r is an integer from 1 to 3, and m is an integer ?1 and n is 0 or an integer ?1, and m+n has a value from 3 to 100, and (c) 0-50% of at least one alkylsulphonate and/or arylsulphonate; (d) 0-15% of at least one alkyl sulphate and/or (e) 0-20% of at least one amphoteric surfaType: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Haitao Rong, Matthias Schweinsberg, Heinz-Dieter Soldanski, Marina Glesius
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Patent number: 7998919Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for treating a hard surface, in particular for cleaning and/or dirt-repellent treatment of a hard surface, containing a) at least one multi-armed silyl polyalkoxylate of the formula (I) (H-A)n-Z-[A-B—Si(OR1)r(R2)3?r]m (I), where Z is a (m+n)=valent radical having at least three carbon atoms, A is a divalent polyoxyalkylene radical, wherein the m+n polyoxyalkylene radicals bound to Z can be different from one another, and wherein one radical A is in each case bound to Z via an oxygen atom belonging to Z, and one oxygen atom belonging to A is bound to B or hydrogen, B is a chemical bond or a divalent organic radical having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, OR1 is a hydrolysable group, R1 and R2 independently of one another are a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and r is an integer from 1 to 3, and m is an integer ?1 and n is 0 or an integer ?1, and m+n has a value from 3 to 100, b) at least one surfactant, c) water and/or at least one nonaqueous solvent, d) ifType: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Haitao Rong, Stefan Stumpe, Matthias Lüken, Mirko Weide, Jürgen Groll, Peter Greiwe
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Publication number: 20110189109Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions comprising fenugreek hydrocolloids comprising soluble and insoluble dietary fibers. The present invention further relates to the use of these compositions comprising fenugreek hydrocolloids as healthcare, personal care, food, household care and industrial products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Pratibha Sudhir Pilgaonkar, Maharukh Tehmasp Rustomjee, Anikumar Surendrakumar Gandhi, Rupali Kedar Suvarnapathaki